WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER
APRIL 2023
CONNECTIONS OUR STUDENT CHOIR ATTENDED FESTIVAL BY THE SEA IN MYRTLE BEACH ON MARCH 3-5.
Journeying through Holy Week In the space of a few days, Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with cheers and hosannas, only to be betrayed to his death on a cross. We are called to follow him, to walk with him, to eat and drink with him, and to pray with him, as he humbles himself in obedience and surrender. Having journeyed together through Lent, we now immerse ourselves in the story of Jesus Christ. We experience the joy, the anger, the love, the betrayal, and the struggle of souls trying to know what to do – foreshadowing the horrific ending no one in the story really expected.
of “I Thirst,” to the despair of “My God Why Have You Abandoned Me?,” the acceptance of “Into Your Hands I Surrender,” and finally the resignation of “It is Finished.”
As we move from the celebrations of Palm Sunday into the intimate setting of Maundy Thursday, our Sanctuary Choir will present “Seven Last Words” by Michael John Trotta. This seven-movement choral journey through the Passion delivers a powerful and captivating story, encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion. From the tender mercy of “Father, Forgive Them” to the hopefulness of the promise of “Today You Will Be With Me,” the work unfolds to reveal a complex tapestry of states of emotion. It builds from the compassion of “Behold, Your Son” and the yearning
At 7 p.m., our Sanctuary Choir will lead us in worship through a musical offering of “Seven Last Words.” As part of our Maundy Thursday worship in the Sanctuary, we will share the Lord’s Supper together.
Please join us for this evening of music and worship. The work will be presented in English and promises to be a great gift to our community. Be sure to invite friends, family and neighbors. MAUNDY THURSDAY A Service of Footwashing, done in obedience to Christ’s command in John 13, begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
GOOD FRIDAY Come reflect at the foot of the cross as we remember together Jesus’ last hours. Join us at 12 p.m. on the Front Lawn near Randolph Road. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE As we gather on the lawn outside of the columbarium at 6:45 a.m., the veil of morning’s darkness still upon the world, we come seeking our Lord. The darkness of death and sin are
expelled by light – this is the glorious and wondrous day of the resurrection! EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP Christ’s resurrection guides us into newness of life, which is life here and now, but with renewed hope of the life to come! With this new perspective, we become Easter people – Christ’s body (the Church) – raised to walk together, redeemed to share in the life of God. Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring. Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music, let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.
Timothy Hill
EASTER ROCK HUNT Come join the fun on April 8! Search the Providence campus for rocks of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Turn your collection in for prizes. Find the golden rock and win the ultimate prize! Invite friends and family to join the search and the fun! We will begin promptly at 10 a.m. at the Activity Center.
Ministry @ Providence ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
STUDENTS
Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study continues our study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Each session begins at 11 a.m. in the Eddins Room of the Missions Center. Save the following dates: April 20, May 4 and 11.
Wednesdays in April Elementary children will be preparing for our end of year Providence Evening Market on May 10. It will be an immersive evening celebrating culture and diversity and learning about the CBF Field Personnel that our preschool and elementary missions groups have studied this school year.
ACTIVITY CENTER
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Sundaes on Sundays Current 8th-12th graders are invited to a time of fellowship, food, and formation based on the book “3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future” by Kara Powell, Kristel Acevedo, and
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Joshua Jones, jjones@providencebc.org
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
Jazzercise Join us for Jazzercise at Providence in the Aerobics Room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9:15 a.m. For more information contact Debra Wallace, 704-614-7998.
Week of the Young Child Get ready for NAEYC’s 2023 Week of the Young Child® celebration! Join us in celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families April 1-7. We are so excited for a fun-filled week with hands-on, collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
Adult Basketball Adult basketball will be Monday evenings from 5 – 7:30 p.m. where participants (ages 18+) can play basketball in an organized open gym format. Cost: $3 for Providence members/$5 for the community. Youth Open Gym The gymnasium will be open for youth open gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Senior Pickleball The gymnasium will be open for Senior Citizen Pickleball play on Thursday afternoons from 12 – 2 p.m. Cost: Free for Providence members/ $2 for the community. *Stay up to date through our weekly emails for when these Activity Center programs will start. CHILDREN Elizabeth Maye, emaye@providencebc.org VBS Registration opens We hope you join us at Changemakers Lab, our interactive Vacation Bible School where children learn that everyone can make a difference in the world on June 19-23! VBS Registration is open April 1 - May 31 at 5 p.m.
CDC Closings The CDC will be closed on April 7 and April 10 for Easter Holiday Observance. No holiday or special day would be complete without seasonal themed children’s books! Here are a few great suggestions: The Parable Of The Lily by Liz Curtis Higgs; God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren; An Easter Gift For Me by Crystal Bowman; The Easter Story by Patricia Pingry. Family Picnic Time CDC Families are invited to eat and fellowship on our green space on April 21. PASTORAL CARE Martha Haigler, mhaigler@providencebc.org Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a team of trained congregation members that provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christcentered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. If you would like to discuss Stephen Ministry as someone who needs care or to become a Stephen Minister, contact Martha Haigler.
Dane Jackson, djackson@providencebc.org Student High School Spring Retreat Registration closes April 6 for High School Spring Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach, NC on April 21-23. Visit www.providencebc.org/students for more information.
Brad Griffin... followed by ice cream sundaes! We will meet on April 30 at the Perrone’s House. SENIOR ADULTS Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net PrimeTimer Luncheon Invite a friend to share our fellowship and delicious lunch on April 20! Captain Matthew Misenheimer with the Charlotte Fire Department will present their Senior Fire Safety program. Our luncheons are open to all, not just seniors! Register by April 14 for $7 per person. Moses and Made in America Tour Registration is open on Realm for our “Moses and Made in America Tour” 4Day/3Night trip to Lancaster, PA and the Amish Country departing Tuesday, September 26-29. Flyers and reservation forms are available in the fellowship hall next to the TV. CHURCHWIDE Quarterly Church Conference Our Q2 Church Conference will be held on April 16 at 11:30 a.m. following worship in the Sanctuary. Prayer Vigil You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Chapel on April 29. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
PAT RIC K AN D C HRIST Y LU Q U IRE February 26
• Tom Humphries, March 4
Staff Transition • James David Hoagland, Jr., March 16 We welcome Patricia Chambers, our new receptionist!
C HU RC H OFFIC E HOU RS Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
April Calendar Faith Formation classes (all ages)
10 a.m.
Sanctuary Choir “Warm Up,” Music Suite
10:30 a.m.
Worship, Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Wednesday Night Activities
11:30 a.m.
6 p.m.
Moms, Activity Center Parlor
6:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, Sanctuary
5:45 p.m.
Children’s Music Student Fusion
6:10 p.m.
Adult Discipleship, Upstairs Parlor
12 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Mission Classes Student Music
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir, Music Suite Meatloaf
April 19
Pasta Bar
April 26
BBQ
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Wednesday Night Activities
Dinner, Fellowship Hall
April 5
Quarterly Church Conference, Sanctuary
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU
members of Providence who have • Joe Christenbury, March 1
Providence Closings Providence Campus will be closed on Easter Monday, April 10. The church office will be closed April 13 for church staff in-service education.
9:15 a.m.
We remember with gratitude these recently died.
We will have our last meeting of the spring on May 9.
SUNDAYS
In Christian Sympathy
New Members
Women on Mission In place of our monthly meeting, we will be attending the Second Harvest Empty Bowl Luncheon on April 21. Please contact Penny Hewett at 704-552-0688 to sign up. Tickets are limited and reservations are required.
Moms, Activity Center Parlor
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
CDC Closed
11 a.m.
Adult Bible Study, Missions Center
12 p.m.
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
10 a.m.
Good Friday, Front Lawn Rock Hunt, Activity Center
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 6:45 a.m.
Easter Sunrise Service, Columbarium Lawn
10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday Service, Sanctuary
CDC Family Picnic FRIDAY, APRIL 21 WMU Second Harvest Empty Bowl Luncheon APRIL 21-23 High School Beach Retreat
MONDAY, APRIL 10
APRIL 24-25
CDC Week of the Young Child
CDC and Providence Campus Closed
CDC Spring School Photos
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
No Wednesday Activities
Wednesday Night Activities
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Church Office Closed
8 a.m.
APRIL 1-7
4 p.m.
VBS Registration Opens
MONDAY, APRIL 2 Palm Sunday
Prayer Vigil, Missions Center
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The Record We Wrote FI NAN CIAL SN AP SH OT: JA N 1 – F E B 2 8 , 2 0 2 3 YTD Actual
OPERATIN G IN COME Financial Contributions
$
PBCDC Tuition Other Total Operating Income $
MI NI STRY COSTS Missions and Ministries
$
461,128
YTD Plan $
475,940
YTD Variance $
(14,812)
303,650
314,297
(10,647)
31,227
27,150
4,076
796,004
$
55,827
$
817,387
$
51,810
$
(21,383) (4,017)
107,460
121,025
13,566
PBCDC Staff
228,153
248,245
20,093
Ministerial and Operational Staff
205,794
215,706
9,912
Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds
Total Ministry Costs $ Net $
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