With Christ at the Center
CONNECTIONS
EMBARK ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY THIS SUMMER WITH ROAD TRIP VBS, BASED ON JOSHUA 1:9—“THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” DISCOVER GOD’S PRESENCE EVERYWHERE AS WE EXPLORE NEW PLACES AND EXPERIENCE GOD’S GOODNESS TOGETHER!
From the Children's Minister
It’s officially VBS month and it is almost time for our Road Trip to begin! This summer participants of VBS will gather together as “Travelers” and embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9 – "The LORD your God is with you wherever you go." They’ll discover God's presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God's goodness together. VBS Travelers will dive into timeless tales from the Old and New Testaments as they ride along the twists, turns, and excitement of an unforgettable trip.
As many of us already know, road trips are a great way to build strong relationships and lasting memories. This summer, as we journey together, children and adults will have an opportunity to strengthen their faith and build relationships with new and old friends. Along the way, I hope that VBS Travelers are surprised at all the places they discover the presence of God.
The VBS Leadership Team has been working hard to make the week of VBS the best that it can be! Their dedication and good work set us up for a wonderful week together, year
after year! Our VBS Travelers are in wonderful hands this summer and I’m grateful for the extra work that they are putting in to ensure that details aren’t missed while I’ll be on new parent leave. As you see this team, would you offer them your gratitude as well? Our 2025 VBS Leadership Team is:
• Abby Hendrix, Assistant Director
• Donna Gaskin, Art and Science
• Alex Gruninger, Friday Family Event Coordinator
Kristen Hendrix, Registration
• Lia Hinson, Recreation and Snack
• Natalie Lodato, Decor
• Kelly Perrone, Elementary Coordinator
• Claire Revord, Worship Arts Coordinator
Becky Stout, Preschool Coordinator
• Ursula Taylor, CDC Representative
It takes a village of dedicated and passionate volunteers to make VBS possible each year. We have around 120 volunteers serving in various capacities this summer! And that doesn’t count the numerous prayers and other contributions that make this week possible. However you support VBS, I am grateful.
If you are still looking for a way that you can support VBS this summer, here are a few options:
• Pray for our volunteer leadership, VBS children, and their families.
• Help stock the Volunteer Break Room. Sheila Winborne is grateful for your donations of homemade or store bought snacks, as well as monetary donations, to help keep the table filled for our volunteers. Snacks can be left at the Church Office before VBS or anytime during the week of VBS.
The open road awaits us for our Road Trip this summer! I’m excited to see where we find God’s presence along the way!
Elizabeth Maye Hudson Minister with Children and their Families
Ministry at Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Fall Adult Bible Study: Daniel
Join us this fall as we continue our Adult Bible Study with the Book of Daniel! Our sessions will begin on September 4 at 11am in the Eddins Room and will continue through December. Invite a friend to enjoy fresh coffee, friendly fellowship, and engaging discussions as we deepen our knowledge of the Book of Daniel.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Michelle Hitselberger, mhitselberger@providencebc.org
Summer Camps
The Providence Baptist Church Activity Center offers half-day (9am1pm) Summer Camps for children and students ages 6-18! Register on Realm today! For more information, visit www.providencebc.org/connect/ activity-center/camps
One/Zero Adventures Camp
Students ages 12-18 are invited to join us for a fun and adventurous summer with Harold Eddins, Fred Wingate, Eric Gill, and other chaperones to explore and have a blast! Our journeys will take us to Lake Wylie (Jul 22), CLT South End (Jul 29), Crowders Mountain (Aug 5), and an Appalchian trek (Aug 12). Register à-la-carte or for all 4 weeks!
History Classes with Dr. Jim Sasser
Adults ages 55+ are invited to join Dr. Jim Sasser for a 6-week class focusing on "The Presidents & First Ladies" along with other historical topics! Classes begin July 9 at 11am in the Eddins Room continuing on Wednesdays. The cost is $15/person. Register on Realm today!
Dance Lessons
Join us in the Activity Center for Carolina Shag lessons (Mondays at 6:30pm) and Ballroom Dance lessons (Wednesdays at 7pm)! Be on the lookout for Western/Country dances!
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
VBS Donations Needed
We need old road maps and bottle caps to help decorate for VBS! If you have old maps you would like to donate, please bring them to the church office and place them in the Wedding Director’s mailbox. Text Becky Stout at (704) 575-6765 if you have questions. Bottle caps (water/ soda bottles, milk/juice jugs, etc.) can be given to Claire Revord.
VBS Prep Day
VBS volunteers will gather in the Sanctuary at 3pm on June 15 for a meeting before final preparations. The church will be open for setup from 1:30-3pm, followed by training, and will close at 6pm.
VBS Volunteer Snacks
We love to feed our wonderful VBS volunteers throughout the week, but we need your help! Store bought or homemade, sweet or savory—the only restriction is NO nuts. Monetary donations are also appreciated! Please contact Sheila Winborne via email at sheilawillwin26@gmail.com or text at (704) 619-3759.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
Popsicles for Pops
All fathers are invited to come and enjoy some popsicles with their children in their classrooms on Friday, June 13 from 3:30-4:30pm!
CDC Closed
The Child Development Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
MUSIC
Pete Leo, pleo@providencebc.org
Summer Organ Sidekick
All students 3rd grade completed through high school are invited to come sit with Mr. Ed at the organ
bench on Sunday mornings from June 1 through August 3! If your child is interested in learning about the organ or just wants to see more of what Ed does, please contact Ed at ewest@providencebc.org to schedule a time for your child.
June Youth Instrumentalists
Calling children and youth currently playing an instrument (private or inschool lessons): come share a short musical selection during Worship! Please contact Ed if your child would like to share their musical gift.
VBS Music During Worship
Our children will share a selection of songs they learned suring VBS with us in Worship on Sunday, June 22.
No Choir Rehearsals in July
During the month of July, there will be no choir rehearsals.
STUDENTS
Kristen Hendrix, khendrix@providencebc.org
College Graduate Recognition
We’ll celebrate students receiving a college or advanced degree during Worship on June 1! Join us as we recognize their accomplishments.
Baccalaureate Sunday
Join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors during Worship on June 8! A special luncheon will be held for our high school graduates, their families, and their Faith Formation leaders in the Fellowship Hall following Worship. RSVP is required to Kristen Hendrix.
Cookout & Kickball
It’s our “official” start to summer! Students and their friends are invited to a cookout and kickball game with our adult leaders at 5pm on June 8 at the Gazebo & Fields. Join us for fun and bring your kickball shoes!
High School Mission Trip
High schoolers are invited to join our mission trip to Asheville, NC from June 22-27 to assist with repairs from Hurricane Helene damage. The cost is
$200, and discounts and scholarships are available. A required meeting will be held June 1 following Worship in the Youth Room. Register on Realm!
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Your Senior Adult Team invites you to join us on Wednesday, December 17 as we travel to Flat Rock, NC to the Flat Rock Playhouse for their annual “A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas!” The cost is $75/person and includes roundtrip transportation and your matinee ticket. Lunch reservations are at Flat Rock Wood Room (lunch not
June Calendar
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday–Friday
9am-8pm Fitness Center Open
Mon, Tue, Thu, & Sat
6-7pm Jazzercise Class
Mondays
6:30pm Carolina Shag Lessons
7-9pm Men's Pick-Up Basketball (ages 55+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am-1:30pm Adult Pickleball & 6:30-10pm Open Play (ages 18+)
Wednesdays
12-2:30pm Adult Pickleball Open Play (ages 18+)
7pm Ballroom Dancing
Thursdays
1-3pm Game ON! Social
Fridays
9am-2:30pm Pickleball Tournament
Saturdays
8am-12pm Cotswold Farmers Market
8:30-11:30am Adult Pickleball Open Play (ages 18+)
9am-3pm Fitness Center Open
Sundays
9:15am Faith Formation
10:25am Summer Organ Sidekick with Mr. Ed
10:30am Worship
1-5pm Fitness Center Open
1:15-3:15pm Adult Pickleball Open Play (ages 18+)
included in cost). Register on Realm or contact Wilna at (704) 553-2615. We hope you’ll join us!
CHURCHWIDE
connections@providencebc.org
Providence Knight at the Ballpark Join us June 3 for an evening at the Charlotte Knights baseball game! The game starts at 6:30pm and tickets are $35/person (which includes a $20 food voucher). Anna Kendrick will also be singing the National Anthem! The church van is available and will depart from the church at 5:30pm, but is limited to 11 seats. If you’d like to ride the church van, indicate that on
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
10:30am
College Graduate Recognition Service, Sanctuary
11:30am High School Mission Trip Meeting, Youth Room
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
6:30pm Providence Knight at the Ballpark, Truist Field
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
10:30am Baccalaureate Sunday, Sanctuary 5pm Student Ministry's Cookout & Kickball, Gazebo & Fields
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
3:30-4:30pm CDC's Popsicles with Pops, Classrooms
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
1pm VBS Prep Day, Sanctuary
JUNE 16-20
8am-12pm Vacation Bible School
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
CDC Closed (Juneteenth)
JUNE 22-27
High School Mission Trip, Asheville, NC
Realm; availability is first-come, firstserved. Tickets are limited, so register on Realm today to claim your spot! Contact Michelle for questions.
Prayer Vigil
You're invited to come pray in the Chapel from 8am-12pm on June 28. Prayer guides are available.
All Ages Retreat
Early Bird registration for our upcoming All Ages retreat is still open on Realm through June 22! Standard registration will open June 23 and will close July 27. Join us for a relaxing weekend as we worship and have fun with one another.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
10:30am VBS Music Presentation During Worship, Sanctuary
MONDAY, JUNE 23
All Ages Retreat General Registration Opens on Realm
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
PrimeTimers Visit Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater, Wytheville, VA
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
8am-12pm Prayer Vigil, Chapel
Dedication of Life
WILLIAM DEAN OELSEN & JAMES MARSHALL OELSEN, JR. April 27, 2025
CLAIRE LOUISE POTTER May 11, 2025
SERMON TEXTS THIS MONTH
June 1 Luke 24:44-53
The Record We Wrote
INCOME
Our financials are fairly strong, reporting that we are ahead of plan but we continue with a slight deficent through April 2025. As we get ready to go into summer, please remember to give consistantly in the months ahead. Thank you for financially supporting the missions and ministries at Providence.
New Members
April 27, 2025
In Christian Sympathy
Save The Date
MONTH OF JULY
No Choir Rehearsals
JULY 4
Providence Closed (Independence Day)
JULY 9
History Class with Jim Sasser Begins
JULY 13
Children's Popsicles in the Park
JULY 14-18
PASSPORTmissions
JULY 17
PrimeTimers Bingo
JULY 20
Q3 Quarterly Church Conference
JULY 23
Mid-Summer Ice Cream
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1
All Ages Retreat | Early Bird Registration Open thru June 22
May 18, 2025 GRADY SUMMERLIN
We remember with appreciation and sympathy these Providence members who have recently passed away.
Georgia Browning, April 12, 2025
ONLINE GIVING
JENNIFER WIESZKOWIAK
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!
Periodicals
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