CONNECTIONS
OUR HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TEAM SERVED IN VAŽEC, SLOVAKIA FROM JULY 14-24 TEACHING ENGLISH CLASSES AND DOING A “BACKYARD BIBLE CLUB” FOR ROMA CHILDREN IN THE TOWN WITH CBF FIELD PERSONNEL.
Up Front
RISING 6TH GRADE EVENT
On August 30 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Room, Rising 6th grade students and parents 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 parents and students feel welcome during the transition.
ACTS 2:42 GROUPS
The deadline to sign your family up for “2:42 Groups” is August 15! Sign up on Realm and join Providence families around the table, rotating hosts each quarter, as you focus on building community, connection, and fellowship.
Celebrating a Year Together
And in the blink of an eye, we’ve crossed the 1 year mark with each other.
One year of…
Celebrating with each other. Praying for and with each other. Exploring what trust looks like with each other.
Learning the gifts and talents that we can share with each other. Dreaming with each other. Listening to the way the Spirit is moving with each other. Serving with each other. Being with each other.
It has been a joy to discover who you are and a privilege to share tables and this work with you.
In these last weeks of summer, in that space where our paths of continuing on and beginning again find an intersection, I’m grateful that ours are shared. I’m grateful for the ways that we will continue on - in the old, familiar paths and rhythms. I look forward to the ways that we will begin again - how we will blaze new trails and create new rhythms.
FALL SOCCER
Providence Fall Soccer Registration is open! Invite a friend and register your child ages 5-10 on Realm today! Practices start in August and Games will take place on Saturdays in September-October at the Providence Baptist Church Athletic Fields. Visit www.providencebc.org/ engage/activity_center for more information.
I’m reminded of a quote by author and speaker Bob Goff. “I learned that faith isn’t about knowing all of the right stuff or obeying a list of rules. It’s something more, something more costly because it is being present and making a sacrifice. Perhaps that’s why Jesus is sometimes called Immanuel - “God with us.” I think that’s what God had in mind, for Jesus to be present, to just be with us. It’s also what God has in mind for us when it comes to other people.”
I’m so glad we get to do this work together.
WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER AUGUST 2023
Elizabeth Maye
Ministry @ Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Adult Mission Trip
College age through Senior Adults are invited to our Adult Mission Trip to Washington DC from November 26 –December 1 for $350 per person. Sign up on Realm by September 15.
Deepening Faith
Save the Date! Providence will be hosting award-winning author, retreat leader, and prayer-bead artisan Kristen Vincent on September 24. Kristen will preach during worship and lead a workshop at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Register for the workshop on Realm.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Joshua Jones, jjones@providencebc.org
Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(The indoor walking track opens at 12 p.m. Monday through Friday)
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye, emaye@providencebc.org
Volunteers Needed
Prayerfully consider how you may support or volunteer in the Providence Preschool and Elementary Ministries this school year! Contact Elizabeth for ways that you can join the team!
Popsicles at the Park
Kids of all ages are invited! Join us for popsicles and playground time on August 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The park will be announced soon… Popsicles provided!
COLLEGE
Caitie Jackson, cjackson@providencebc.org
Fellowship
College students are invited to dinner and games at El Thrifty in Optimist Hall on August 2 at 6 p.m.
Missions
We will serve at Cotswold Farmers Market on August 5 by taking down the market starting at 11:45 a.m. We will meet at 11:15 a.m.
Community Coffee
We will meet at 11 a.m. on August 4 at Amelie’s on Park Road.
Pray for our Students
Join us in prayer for our college students and their families as they return to campus this month. Pray for our high school graduates and their families as they begin their first year!
PASTORAL CARE
Martha Haigler, mhaigler@providencebc.org
Pastoral Prayer Corner
Stay up to date on the prayer needs and celebrations of our Providence family! Access the link to our Pastoral Prayer Corner in our weekly emails.
STUDENTS
Dane Jackson, djackson@ providencebc.org
Student Ministry Volunteer Orientation
Are you volunteering with our Student Ministry? Join us on August 27 at 12 p.m. in the Youth Room for leadership training. You’ll receive tips and resources as we prepare for another year together. Lunch will be provided.
High School End of Summer Pool Party
Join us for an end of Summer celebration hanging out at the pool! We’ll enjoy food, games, and fellowship together. This event is open to any completed 9th–11th grader. Date and location TBD.
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon
September is just around the corner and that means our PrimeTimers’ monthly luncheons will resume on September 21. Lunch will be prepared in-house by Carl Flood, our new Hospitality Manager.
Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
We still have seats available for our December 7 Day Trip to Flat Rock! For details or questions call Wilna Eury at 704-553-2615 or register on Realm.
CHURCHWIDE
End of Life Preparation with Faith
Mark your calendars for September 20 and 27 at 6 p.m. and join a discussion on preparing for your family’s future. Guest speakers will share information and resources on End of Life Preparation with Faith.
Mission Collection
We are collecting school supplies for Rama Road Tutoring and Burmese Students.
In
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Pat Patterson, July 9
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We look forward to gathering again for Midweek at Providence starting with Fall Kick Off on September 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.! Mark your calendars for the dates below and check out our new schedule and programming options (more details to follow).
SCHEDULE
5 – 6 p.m. Dinner, Fellowship Hall
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Young Musicians
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Cherub Choir, Trinity Singers Student Fusion
6 – 7 p.m. Adult Discipleship Rotations
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Children’s Rotations
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Student Music
7:30 – 9 p.m. Sanctuary Choir, Music Suite
We will be offering the following Adult Discipleship Rotations at Midweek beginning October 4:
1st Wednesday: Pub Theology
2nd Wednesday: Book Club
3rd Wednesday: Do Justice
4th Wednesday: Midweek Vespers
August Calendar
SUNDAYS
9:15 a.m. Faith Formation classes (all ages)
10 a.m. Come Sing Choir “Warm Up”
10:30 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
WEEKLY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Mondays, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Adult basketball (ages 18+); $3 for Members/$5 for Non Members
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (ages 12-17)
Thursdays, 12 – 2 p.m. Senior Pickball (ages 55+); Free for Members/$2 for Non Members
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER 6
5 – 6 p.m. Fall Kick Off
6 – 7 p.m. Yuck Night
SEPTEMBER 10
Celebration Sunday
SEPTEMBER 13
5 p.m. Midweek at Providence Resumes
Book Club led by Lee Canipe, 6 p.m. The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O’Neil’s America, by Joe Posnanski
SEPTEMBER 20 & 27
6 p.m. End of Life Preparation with Faith
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
6 p.m. College Fellowship, Optimist Hall
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
11 a.m. College Community Coffee, Amelie’s (Park Rd)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
11:15 a.m. College Missions Morning SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
10:30 a.m. CDC Recognition Sunday, Worship
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
10 a.m. Children’s Ministry Popsicles in the Park
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
10:30 a.m. Blessing of Students & Teachers, Worship
12 p.m. Student Ministry Volunteer Orientation, Youth Room
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
6 p.m. Rising 6th Grade Event, Youth Room
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
6:15 p.m. CDC Family Orientation
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The Record We Wrote
Save The Date
SEPTEMBER 6
Fall Kick Off
Yuck Night
SEPTEMBER 7
Adult Bible Study Resumes
SEPTEMBER 10
Celebration Sunday
SEPTEMBER 13
Midweek at Providence Resumes
SEPTEMBER 17
1st Grade Bible Presentation
New Member Lunch
SEPTEMBER 21
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon Resume
SEPTEMBER 24
New Members
Deepening Faith
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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT: JAN 1 – JUNE 30, 2023 OPERATING INCOME MINISTRY COSTS Financial Contributions Missions and Ministries YTD Actual YTD Plan YTD Variance 982,736 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 197,872 1,164,257 260,497 (181,521) 62,625 PBCDC Tuition Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds PBCDC Staff 940,678 472,797 1,003,922 432,558 (63,244) (40,240) Other Ministerial and Operational Staff Total Operating Income Total Ministry Costs Net 68,423 759,005 655,916 93,462 803,655 693,479 (25,039) 44,651 37,563 1,991,836 2,085,590 (93,754) 2,261,641 2,190,189 71,451 (269,805) 104,599 (165,205) FINN AGHJAYAN June 25 MACKENZIE BLACKWELL July 2 HALEY SKINNER July 16 JACK AND BRITTANY (AND JOHN) SCHMALFELD June 25 JOHN AND
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