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From the Senior Pastor
Exciting news! Providence will have a field education resident who will learn and serve with us during the upcoming academic year!
You might be thinking: That’s great! Now, what exactly a field education resident?
Well, field education is a key element of good theological training. Divinity students spend time serving in local churches— maybe for the summer, maybe for the school year, maybe as an ongoing part-time job—where they get to test their gifts for ministry, learn from experienced ministers, and receive a practical introduction on what it's like to actually serve on a church staff.
With the support of a grant from the Lilly Foundation, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina (CBFNC) is testing a program to place students at CBFNC-supported divinity schools as field education residents in CBFNC-supporting churches. For this pilot project, CBFNC has asked a handful of healthy churches in North Carolina to consider hosting a resident beginning in the fall. That’s where Providence enters the conversation.
I shared this request from CBFNC with our ministry leadership team, our Church Council, and our Human Resources Committee. All three
groups enthusiastically endorsed the idea. Re-establishing a viable ministerial training program at Providence has been a Send Apostles goal in our Providence Will strategic plan since 2018. This partnership with CBFNC is a gigantic step in that direction. We don’t yet know who our field education resident will be—we’re supposed to find out sometime later this month—but my ministerial colleagues and I are already developing a learning plan to introduce her or him to all areas of our church’s ministry. The truth is that good ministers need to be able (and willing) to do a little bit of everything, everywhere, at any time in order to get the work of ministry done. Our goal is to help this minister-in-training become comfortable with this reality so that he or she will be prepared to lead effectively—and with excellence—in a local church one of these days.
Our field ed resident will be on campus roughly 15 hours per week. CBFNC is covering 75% of the stipend for the resident; our portion ($2,500) will come from an existing designated fund that’s already earmarked for “ministerial interns.” While our entire ministry leadership team will all be actively involved as mentors for our resident, Amy Brown has graciously volunteered
to serve as this person’s on-site supervisor. If we end up hosting more residents in the future, then this supervisory responsibility will rotate amongst the members of our ministry team.
I am very glad that we have this opportunity to help raise up the next generation of church leaders. It is both a great privilege and a great responsibility. I am confident that Providence will be a good setting for this person to be a field ed resident. Please start praying now for God to prepare our resident to learn from, and with, us—and for God to prepare us to be a welcoming and encouraging place where our resident can grow as a minister.
I am grateful that we get to do this good work together! May the peace of Christ be with you!
Lee Canipe Senior Pastor
Our students participated in PASSPORTmissions in July and had a blast! They spent the week participating in mission work and worship, but also found time to have lots of summer fun with each other!
Ministry at Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Fall Adult Bible Study
Thursdays beginning Sep 10 | 11am
Adults of all ages are invited to join us this fall as we resume our Adult Bible Study sessions! We'll dive into the book of Exodus with Part 1 in the fall and Part 2 beginning spring 2027.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Michelle Hitselberger, mhitselberger@providencebc.org
Adults 50+ Leisure and Learn
Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning July 29 Adults ages 50+ are invited to join us in the Activity Center beginning July 29 for fun, free programming on Wednesdays and Thursdays! From history classes with Dr. Jim Sasser and exercise classes with Atrium Health to special topic sessions with Blake Kendrick (including Birding and Short Films), there’s something for everyone! More details available on our website. See you this summer!
Doodle: Open Session Drawing August 16 | 2pm | Activity Center Parlor Join us for an hour of relaxed, openended doodling for all ages! This is a free drop-in time for all to sit together and create. Sign up on Realm!
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
Rising Kindergarten Pop-Up
August 23 | 9:30am | CDC's Green Hall Rising Kindergarteners and their parents are invited to visit their new Faith Formation classroom and the Sanctuary for a “welcome to Worship” as they prepare for Kindergarten and
joining in the elementary ministry opportunities this year.
Rising 6th Grade Breakfast
August 30 | 9:15am
Rising 6th grade students and their parents are invited to a celebration breakfast! Register on Realm by August 23. Further details will be shared with parents of those registered. Cards for our rising 6th graders are being collected through August 23. These can be placed in Elizabeth's mailbox. Rising 6th graders: Rob Anderson, Darcy Conrad, Lucy Genett, Cora McLachlan, Phelps Mercer, Anson Morgan, Roselyn Taylor.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
CDC Highlight Sunday
August 9 | 10:30am | Sanctuary
Come celebrate with the Child Development Center team as they join us for Worship!
MUSIC
Pete Leo, pleo@providencebc.org
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals
August 5 | 7pm | Lowell Dotson Music Suite Rehearsals resume August 5 at 7pm.
Sanctuary Choir Retreat
August 8 | 8:30am | Lowell Dotson Music Suite Join us for a day of singing and fellowship at our Sanctuary Choir Retreat! Sign up on Realm today.
STUDENTS
Amy Brown, abrown@providencebc.org
Middle School Missions Retreat
August 7-8 | Charlotte, NC
Middle schoolers will participate in our first Middle School Mission Retreat!
Mission to Uganda Interest Meeting — We are gathering a team to go serve alongside our international mission partners at Benjamin House Ministries in Uganda. The likely window for this mission will be late February or early March of 2027. Want to learn more? We’ll gather at 6pm on Sunday, September 13 at the Frame Household (311 Burleigh St. Charlotte, NC 28211) to discuss potential plans. Questions? Contact Amy Brown, Lee Canipe, or David Frame.
We will do mission projects, join the Providence group at the Knights game, and spend time hanging out together! We’ll sleep in the Chapman Youth Room on Friday. Register on Realm today! The cost covers the Knights game and all meals.
Rising 6th Grade Welcome
August 30 | 6pm | Chapman Youth Room
Rising 6th grade students and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy ice cream, hear about the Student Ministry, meet current youth, play games, and see the Student space. Come, ask questions, and have fun at this small gathering intended to make families feel welcome during the transition. Sign up on Realm!
Parents of Emerging Adults Dinner
September 10
Join us for a relaxed dinner with other parents of college students and young adults. This will be a time of sharing stories, encouragement, and reflection on how we can continue to support our children in faith and life.
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimers' Luncheons Resume September 17 | 12pm | Crouch Fellowship Hall Mark your calendar for September 17 and the return of our PrimeTimers’ Luncheons! We will welcome back Ben Ingram, Jeopardy champion, as our guest speaker. RSVP by September 11 via Realm or call Wilna at (704) 553-2615 . All are welcome, but you must RSVP. Cost is $7/person. We can't wait to see you there!
A Flat Rock Christmas
December 17 | Flat Rock Playhouse
Save the date for our Flat Rock Day Adventure! Flat Rock Playhouse
Christmas is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. We’ll travel by motorcoach, have lunch at Café on the Verandah, shop in their gift shop, and see their 2pm matinee before returning home. Full details on Realm.
CHURCHWIDE
connections@providencebc.org
Providence Knight at the Ballpark
August 7 | Truist Field
Join us for an evening at a Charlotte Knights baseball game! Questions? Contact Michelle at (704) 989-3617
Rooted in Providence
August 16 | 5pm | Crouch Fellowship Hall
Join us for an evening church retreat designed to deepen our relationships with God and one another. Through a shared meal, guided conversation, and engaging teaching, we’ll explore practices like developing a "Rule of Life" to help anchor our families and shape a more connected, faithful community who commits to show up, grow, give, and serve together. Sign up on Realm by August 9! The meal is free, but donations are greatly appreciated to cover food and childcare costs.
Blessing of Students and Teachers
August 23 | During Worship
Join us for Worship as we offer blessings and lift up our teachers
and students ahead of the upcoming school year.
Prayer Vigil
Last Saturday of the Month | 8am-12pm
You are invited to come sit and pray quietly in the Chapel on August 29. Suggested prayer guides are available.
Women on Mission Fall 2026
Second Tuesday of the Month | 10:30am
Join us in the Nalley Missions Center for fellowship, connection, hands-on projects, and lunch ($5). We cannot wait to see you this fall!
Sep 8: We’ll pack lunches for our friends at Roof Above. Oct 13: We’ll make prayer bead chaplets to share with our homebound, hospitalized, or grieving church family. Nov 10: We’ll pack Thanksgiving boxes for our friends at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Dec 8: We’ll enjoy a covered dish luncheon after tying blankets for Ronald McDonald House.
Providence Pictorial Directory
September 27-29
We are excited to announce that Providence will be creating a new
August Calendar
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sundays
9:15am Faith Formation
10:30am Worship
6-8pm Student's Summer Sundays, ends August 16
Mondays
6:30pm Carolina Shag Lessons
7-9pm Men's Pick-Up Basketball (ages 55+)
Monday–Friday
9am-8pm Fitness Center Open
Mon, Tue, Thu, & Sat
Times vary Jazzercise Class*
Tuesday–Saturday Times vary Indoor Pickleball*
Thursdays
12-3pm Game ON! Social
Saturdays
8am-12pm Cotswold Farmers Market
9am-2pm Fitness Center Open
*Visit our website for full details
pictorial directory this fall! Everyone is encouraged to participate to help us create an updated directory that strengthens connections within our church family. Appointments are on a first-come first-served basis, so be sure to book your appointment today! To schedule your appointment, please call 1 (877) 896-9667 ext. 360 or click the link in our weekly emails.
All Ages Retreat
October 9-11 | Quaker Lake (Climax, NC)
Get ready for our All Ages Retreat! Join us at Quaker Lake Camp this fall for an intentional, intergenerational weekend where we’ll worship, play, and strengthen our bonds as a faith community. Standard registration is open on Realm now through September 14! Spaces are limited, so register today!
Summer Gospel Reading Timeline
Luke.......Ch. 18 on August 1
Finish on August 7
John.......Begin on August 8
Finish on August 28
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thu 9am-4pm; Fri 9am-1pm
Wednesday, August 5
6-8pm Final College and Young Adult Summer Nights
7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals Resume, Lowell Dotson Music Suite
Friday, August 7
Providence Knight at the Ballpark, Truist Field
August 7-8
Middle School Missions Retreat, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, August 8
8:30am- Sanctuary Choir
1:30pm Retreat, Lowell Dotson Music Suite
Sunday, August 9
10:30am CDC Highlight Sunday, Sanctuary
Sunday, August 16
2pm Doodle Drawing Class, Activity Center Parlor
5pm Rooted in Providence, Crouch Fellowship Hall Sign Up on Realm by Aug 9!
Sunday, August 23
9:30am Rising Kindergarten Pop-Up, CDC's Green Hall
10:30am Blessing of Students and Teachers, During Worship
Saturday, August 29
8am-12pm Prayer Vigil, Gordon Weekley Chapel
Sunday, August 30
9:15am Rising 6th Grade Breakfast
6pm Rising 6th Grade Welcome, Chapman Youth Room
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
4921 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28211
The Record We Wrote
Your faithful generosity during the summer months helps to keep Providence Baptist Church strong throughout the year, so don’t take a vacation from giving!
Note: The previous version of this issue contained errors in the Financial Snapshot. This version has been updated and the information above is correct. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New Members
KATIE ELMORE
June 14, 2026
In Christian
We remember with appreciation and sympathy these Providence members who have recently passed away.
Margie Wylie, July 3, 2026
Save The Date
SEPTEMBER 8
Women on Mission
SEPTEMBER 9
Fall Kickoff
Student's Yuck Night
SEPTEMBER 10
Adult Bible Study Resumes
Parents of Emerging Adults Dinner
SEPTEMBER 13
Uganda Mission Interest Meeting
SEPTEMBER 17
PrimeTimers' Luncheons Resume
SEPTEMBER 25-27
Student's Fall Retreat
SEPTEMBER 27
Providence Artist Series: Carolina Brass
SEPTEMBER 27-29
Providence Pictorial Directory
OCTOBER 9-11
All Ages Retreat
ONLINE GIVING
Do you give online to Providence? On Sundays, pick up an online giving card as you enter the Narthex and place it in the offering plate during Worship!