JA N UA RY 2026
With Christ at the Center
VO LU M E S S N O. 1
CONNECTIONS 'Providence Together' gatherings are intentionally intergenerational gatherings of Providence people to worship, fellowship, and have fun together!
From the Senior Pastor Baptists have always believed that the Holy Spirit blesses every one of us with gifts for ministry so that we can use these Spirit-given gifts to help build up the common good (1 Cor. 12:7). This faith conviction is foundational to our “congregational” form of church governance.
know how to find out what the needs are. I want to serve, but nobody ever asks me to serve.” It should not be hard for people to serve their church.
What congregational governance means, in practice, is that—with God’s help and in the name of Jesus—we are the body of Christ. We do the good work of ministry. Nobody does it for us. Rather, we do it together.
Our HR Committee—with loads of help from Ryan Stewart, our Ministry Associate for Communications and Technology— spent most of last year developing The Chart. The goal was to produce a user-friendly, intuitive way for Providence people to take the initiative in putting their God-given gifts to good use. Ministers and other leaders shared their volunteer needs, along with detailed, whowhat-when-where information about these needs. Ryan did the tech-work required to turn this information into a comprehensive sign-up portal that works.
With this basic Baptist faith conviction in mind—and in response to a wish frequently voiced during our church governance conversations back in 2024—our Human Resources Committee is ready to introduce Providence Baptist Church to The Chart. What is The Chart? Good question. It’s an online clearinghouse for volunteer service ministries at Providence. It’s one-stop shopping for people who want to use their gifts to build up the common good. It’s where you go to find out how your time and talent can be used to make our church work better. It’s how you sign up to do things here at Providence. Two years ago, we heard multiple Providence people express the same sentiment over and over again: “I want to serve, but don’t
The Chart provides an innovative solution to this problem. In fact, The Chart makes it easy.
A lot of work went into creating The Chart, but I believe that the payoff will be huge for Providence, now that each of us has the ability to see for ourselves what volunteer opportunities there are and then to respond as we are led. We can direct new members to The Chart to help them plug into ministry at Providence more quickly. We can plan ahead for how we will help— and, hopefully, keep ministry leaders from engaging in last-minute scrambles for volunteers.
It took a while for us to develop The Chart—and it’s going to take a while for us to develop the habit of using it. This ministry tool is something new. It’s different. Most of us tend to resist new and different. I get it. But what I also get is that we are Baptists who believe that God gives each of us gifts for ministry and expects us to use these gifts. We end up squandering our gifts when we don’t use them. We can do better than that—and I believe that The Chart will be a valuable tool to help us get there. So, take a look at it. Get familiar with it. And then use it. I am confident that Providence will be a stronger church—and a more effective witness to Jesus Christ—as a result. May the peace of Christ be with you!
Lee Canipe Senior Pastor
To learn more about The Chart, visit www.providencebc.org/the-chart. SERMON TEXTS THIS MONTH January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25
Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 29 John 35-42 Mallory Challis preaching
Ministry at Providence ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
CHILDREN
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
Adult Midweek Programming
PASSPORTkids
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 21 | 6pm
July 6-9 | Montreat, NC
Come dive deeper into the book of Philippians this winter! Join us for a special 4-week Bible Study series cotaught by Blake and Lee. We’ll gather at 6pm in the Upstairs Parlor.
PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp filled with fun faithbuilding programming and handson missions education for students who have completed 3rd–5th grade. At camp, your child will discover God’s love and practice being followers of Jesus through an active schedule of Bible studies, missions education, recreation, and worship. Register on Realm by January 25!
Adult Bible Study Resumes Thursdays beginning Jan. 22 | 11am
Join us in 2026 as we continue our Adult Bible Study sessions by diving into Paul's Letter to the Romans! Our sessions are at 11am in the Eddins Room. Visit www.providencebc.org/ adult-bible-study for a full schedule. Invite a friend to enjoy coffee, friendly fellowship, and engaging discussions. Women's Retreat March 20-22 | Caswell Beach, NC
Our Women’s Retreat is March 20-22 at Caswell Beach, NC! We’ll gather for a weekend of fellowship, worship, and reflection with Scottie Stamper as our retreat leader. More details will be made available soon! ACTIVITY CENTER Michelle Hitselberger, mhitselberger@providencebc.org Detroit Ballroom & Line Dancing Jan. 13 | 7:30pm | Aerobics Room
Want to learn Detroit Ballroom and Line Dancing? Join us for a special class from It's the Dance for Me! Cost is $10 at the door and $6 for early bird. Dr. Sasser's History Class Part 2 Tuesdays from Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 | 11am
Adults ages 55+ are invited to join Dr. Jim Sasser for a six-week history class in 2026! These classes, which are a continuation of our previous summer classes, focus on "The Presidents & First Ladies," as well as other fascinating historical topics. Cost is $12/person. Register on Realm today! Winter Walking Program Get your steps in this winter! Check in at the Activity Center Welcome Desk. Volume SS No. 1 | Januar y 2026
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org First Day Back January 5
The CDC's first day back in 2026 is January 5! We can't wait to see you! CDC Closed (MLK, Jr. Day) January 19
The CDC will close on January 19 in observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. STUDENTS Amy Brown, abrown@providencebc.org Student Ministry Town Hall Jan. 11 | 11:30am | Chapman Youth Room
Join Amy for a Student Ministry Town Hall! This is an open conversation for parents, students, and church members to hear where the Student Ministry is headed, ask questions, and share feedback. Lunch will be provided; childcare will not be provided. Sign up on Realm. A brief, mandatory meeting for the Winter Ski Retreat will immediately follow the Town Hall to review the packing list, expectations, forms, and schedule. Sunday Night LIVE Jan. 11 | 5:30pm | Chapman Youth Room
All middle and high schoolers are invited to join us for Sunday Night
LIVE in the Chapman Youth Room from 5:30-7pm! We will start with dinner all together, followed by large group with LIVE music, games, and more, then small groups. CBFNC Winter Ski Retreat Jan. 23-25 | Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
Join us for the CBFNC Youth Ski Retreat at Winterplace Resort, WV! We’ll spend lots of time on the slopes and in group worship. Registration is $200/person. Register by January 4! SENIOR ADULTS Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net PrimeTimers' Luncheon Jan. 15 | 12pm | Crouch Fellowship Hall
Mark your calendar for our next PrimeTimers’ Luncheon! We’ll welcome Kyle Booker from the Charlotte Museum of History to speak on Charlotte's past and future. Invite a friend to share our fellowship, a delicious lunch, and learn about Charlotte's history. Our luncheons are open to all—not just seniors—so RSVP by January 9 via Realm or call Wilna at (704) 553-2615. Cost is $7/person. CHURCHWIDE connections@providencebc.org Church Office Closed January 8
The Church Office will close on January 8 for staff training and development. Women on Mission Jan. 13 | 10:30am | Nalley Missions Center
All are invited to join us for a time of fellowship, hands-on mission projects, great speakers, prayer, and lunch. We’ll make 1,000 sandwiches and pack bag lunches for our friends at Roof Above. We need lots of hands and hearts present. Lunch ($5) and fellowship will follow. Come as you are, when you can, and invite a friend! Questions? Contact Susan Jones at sbjones7@gmail.com or Lynn Osment at losment02@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you this year!
Providence Together January 14
Join us for another Providence Together gathering as we resume our Midweek programming! Providence people of all generations are invited to participate in hands-on missional
engagemnt that will serve our community while also having fun and building relationships with one another. More details coming soon.
January 19 in observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Providence Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)
You are invited to pray in the Chapel from 8am-12pm on January 31. Suggested prayer guides are available.
January 19
The Providence Campus will close on
Prayer Vigil Last Saturdays in the Gordon Weekley Chapel
Midweek at Providence resumes January 14! Join us Wednesday nights for Music, Missions, and Faith Formation for all ages. See the opportunities to join us during the month of January below: ADULT DISCIPLESHIP | 6-7pm
STUDENT FUSION | 5:45-6:30pm
January 14 January 21 January 28
We'll gather at 5:45pm in the Chapman Youth Room!
Providence Together Winter Bible Study (Philippians 1) Winter Bible Study (Philippians 2)
CHILDREN’S ROTATIONS | 6:30-7:15pm Weekly – Preschool Missions; Midweek for Children
MUSIC MINISTRY CHOIR REHEARSALS 5:45-6:30pm
Nathan Hudson, Director
Young Musicians, 2nd-5th, Room 2306 Student Choir, 6 -12 , Room 2306 Sanctuary Choir, Dotson Music Suite th
General Tso Chicken & Stir Fry Pulled Pork BBQ Baked Leg Quarters
The cost of a Midweek dinner is $25 per Family, $8 per Individual, $5 per Child ages 10 and under, and Free for Children ages 5 and under. Payments can be made via cash, check, or through Realm!
Debra Wallace, Director
6:30-7:30pm 7:30pm
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Pete Leo, Director
January Calendar WEEKLY CALENDAR Sundays 9:15am Faith Formation 10:30am
Worship
1-5pm
Fitness Center Open Carolina Shag Lessons Men's Pick-Up Basketball (ages 55+)
Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Fitness Center Open Mon, Tue, Thu, & Sat Times vary Jazzercise Class* Tuesdays 11am
January 14 January 21 January 28
Molly Naylor, Director
7-9pm
5pm | Crouch Fellowship Hall
Trinity Singers, K-1st, Room 2232
Mondays 6:30pm
FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENUS
Julia Wright, Director
Music Makers, 4s-TK, Room 1457
Cherub Choir, 3s, Room 1420
Dr. Sasser History Class
Tuesday-Sunday Times vary Indoor Pickleball* Wednesdays 5pm Midweek at Providence Thursdays 11am
Adult Bible Study*
1-3pm
Game ON! Social
Saturdays 9am-3pm
Fitness Center Open
*Visit our website for full details
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thu 9am-4pm; Fri 9am-1pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
Providence Closed (New Year's Day)
12pm
MONDAY, JANUARY 5 CDC's First Day Back in 2026 THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 Church Office Closed SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 11:30am
Student Ministry Town Hall,
Champan Youth Room
5:30pm
Student Ministry's Sunday Night LIVE,
Chapman Youth Room
PrimeTimers' Luncheon, Crouch Fellowship Hall
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Providence Closed (MLK, Jr. Day) TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 11am
Dr. Sasser's History Classes Begin, Activity Center Parlor
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 11am
Adult Bible Study Begins, Eddins Room
JANUARY 23-25
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
CBFNC Student Ski Retreat,
10:30am
Women on Mission,
Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
7:30pm
Detroit Ballroom & Line Dancing,
Nalley Missions Center
Aerobics Room
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 8am-12pm
Prayer Vigil,
Gordon Weekley Chapel
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 5pm
Midweek at Providence Resumes
6pm
Providence Together
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The Record We Wrote FI NANC IAL SNAPSHOT: JA N UA RY 1 – N OVEM B ER 3 0, 2025 OPERATI NG I NCOME Financial Contributions
YTD Actual $
PBCDC Tuition
1,775,288
YTD Plan $
2,168,376
YTD Variance $
2,149,578
Other
234,381 Total Operating Income $ 4,178,045 M IN ISTRY CO STS Missions and Ministries $ 413,078
1,813,349
(38,061) 18,798
284,101
(49,720)
$ 4,247,028
$
(68,983)
$
$
80,649
493,728
Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds
868,775
840,338
(28,436)
PBCDC Staff
1,835,639
1,907,815
72,176
Ministerial and Operational Staff
1,188,197
1,215,867
27,671
Total Ministry Costs $ 4,305,689 Net $ (127,644)
$ 4,457,749 $ (210,721)
$ $
F E B RUARY 10 Women on Mission F E B RUARY 17 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner F E B RUARY 18 Providence Together: Ash Wednesday Service MARC H 20 -22 Women's Retreat
152,060 83,077
New Members TURNER ESKEW November 23, 2025
F E B RUARY 8 Souper Bowl of Caring
R OY G R A N T December 7, 2025
In Christian Sympathy
We remember with appreciation and sympathy these Providence members who have recently passed away. • Maxie Haire, September 25, 2025 • Sally Klintworth, November 18, 2025 • Duane Bruch, December 3, 2025 O NLI NE GIVI NG
Missions Collection — During January, Women on Mission is sponsoring a churchwide collection of peanut butter (any size/brand) in plastic jars to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank, one of Providence's Mission Partners.
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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!