WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER JANUARY 2025
CONNECTIONS
OUR STUDENT MINISTRY HAD A BLAST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SEVERAL SPECIAL EVENTS! HERE'S A LOOK AT OUR HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US IN 2025 FOR FAITH FORMATION, MIDWEEK, AND SPECIAL TRIPS AND EVENTS!
From the Senior Pastor
Martha Haigler retired on New Year’s Eve after 24 years on staff at Providence. Most of her time here was spent providing and coordinating pastoral care for church members. She set a high standard for keeping up with Providence people who were in the hospital, or in grief, or in crisis, or in need of special attention—and, in so doing, she helped the ministers, deacons, and Visitation Team do their respective jobs better. We are so grateful for her ministry here at Providence!
As of New Year’s Day, Dyanna Blackwell is now the point person for coordinating pastoral care at Providence. Many of you already know Dyanna. She has been on our church staff in administrative support roles since June of 2021, and has been a talented, cheerful, and effective team member. She will do well with her new responsibilities, which also include providing administrative support for our lay leadership structure.
Keeping up with pastoral care needs at Providence, though, really can’t be a one-person job. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a
whole congregation to provide good pastoral care. What I mean by this is: We cannot respond to needs that we don’t know about.
Hospitals no longer call churches to let them know about members who are patients. Consequently, the only way that Dyanna—or any of the ministers at Providence—can know that you, or a loved one, or a friend, or someone in your Faith Formation class, is in the hospital is for you to share that news with us. In other words, if you want us to know it, then you’ve got to tell us. I cannot emphasize this fact too strongly.
With this in mind, then, here are several specific ways that you can help Dyanna get off to a strong start:
First, get familiar with her email, dblackwell@providencebc.org, and her phone number here at the church, which is (704) 366-4030x110. During work hours, this should be where you go first to communicate a pastoral care need.
Second, you can keep the Pastoral Care On-Call number handy, which is (704) 366-4030x147. This number will take you directly to the minister on-call for the week, 24 hours a day.
Third, if your Faith Formations class sends weekly updates either via email or social media, then please add Dyanna to the list of recipients.
Fourth, assume that we don’t know about the pastoral care need that you think we should know about— and then take the appropriate steps to share with the church whatever it is that you think we should know.
Fifth, extend grace. Seems like it should be a given for followers of Jesus, but that’s not always the case—especially when people feel let-down and disappointed by the pastoral care that they didn’t receive. I get it. I’d likely feel the same way. Instead of getting angry, though, I’m that asking you to help us do better.
Together, we can, as the apostle Paul urges us in Galatians 6:2, “bear one another’s burdens”—but only if we communicate well with one another. That’s where good pastoral care has to begin.
May the peace of Christ be with you in the new year!
Ministry at Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Adult Midweek Rotation Offerings
Our Adult Discipleship Rotations for Midweek at Providence encourage our community to engage in relationships, and engage with the mind, the heart, and the soul throughout the month. Join us!
ACTIVITY CENTER
Michelle Hitselberger, mhitselberger@providencebc.org
Realm 101 Workshop
Senior Adults are invited to join us in the Activity Center for a special Realm 101 Workshop! We will gather in the Activity Center Parlor at 1pm on Tuesday, January 28 to learn the basics of Realm including logging in, event registration, viewing the church directory, and so much more. Bring your device too! Smartphones are welcome, but Realm works best on tablets and laptops. Space is limited, so sign up on Realm today!
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
MOMs Group
MOMs Group is an open invitation for all moms – working moms, stayat-home moms, moms of littles, children, and teens. Join Lisa, Mary, and Summer in Room 2231 on the 2nd floor of Randolph January 8 and 22!
PASSPORTkids
PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp (3rd-5th grade) from June 30 - July 3 filled with fun faithbuilding programming and hands-on missions education. At camp, your students will discover God’s love and follow Jesus through an active schedule of Bible studies, missions education, recreation, and worship. Spaces are limited! Register on Realm and pay the $100 deposit by January 29 to secure your child’s spot! Scholarships are available. Contact Elizabeth for more information.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
CDC Closings
The Child Development Center will be closed on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
MUSIC
Timothy Hill, thill@providencebc.org
A Note From Tim
With the joys of Christmas still ringing in my heart and mind, I simply must say “Thank You.” It is truly a blessing to make music together, and I hope you’ll consider joining our musical journey in 2025.
Choir and Orchestra Invitation Choirs (Children, Students, Adults) and Instrumentalists: Do you sing or play? Let Tim or Ed know and we’d be happy to include your gifts together during Worship!
STUDENTS
Kristen Hendrix, khendrix@providencebc.org
Sunday Night LIVE!
All middle and high schoolers are invited to join us for Sunday Night LIVE! on January 12 in the Youth Room from 5:30-7pm! We will begin with dinner, followed by large group with music, games, and more, and then small groups.
Student's Pickleball
Middle and high schoolers are invited to spend an afternoon playing pickleball or learning to play! Join us on January 26 from 4-6pm in the Activity Center Gym. If you’ve never played, don’t worry; lessons will be available. Courts will be available for beginners, experienced players, and all those in between! Register on Realm and come have fun!
Student Winter Ski Retreat
Join us for the CBFNC Youth Ski Retreat at Winterplace Resort, WV from January 31 - February 2! We’ll be staying at a mountain house close
to skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Registration is open on Realm! A required parent/student meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12 in the Youth Room following Worship.
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimers Luncheon
Mark your calendar for January 16! Our next PrimeTimers Luncheon will be in the Fellowship Hall at 12pm. We welcome back Rick Bean, local jazz pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall. RSVP on Realm by January 10 or contact Wilna via email or at (704) 553-2615. All are welcome!
CHURCHWIDE
connections@providencebc.org
Women on Mission
Happy New Year! Women on Mission will meet January 14 in the Missions Center. We will begin at 10:30am with your choice of Prayer Group or Mission Action Group. Our general meeting is at 11:30am, where we will hear from our very own Michelle Hitselberger! She will share with us all the exciting things going on in our Activity Center. All are welcome!
Providence Closings
The Providence Campus will be closed January 1 for New Year’s Day and January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Q1 Quarterly Church Conference
We will have our Q1 Quarterly Church Conference on Sunday, January 19 in the Sanctuary following Worship.
Prayer Vigil
You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8am-12pm in the Chapel on January 25. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
Sunday Breakfasts in Janaury
You are invited to join in fellowship over a delicious breakfast on Sundays in January! Breakfast is $10/person in the Fellowship Hall from 8:45-9:30am. Come connect with one another before Faith Formation and Worship.
Staff Transition
Dyanna Blackwell will be overseeing the responsibilities of Martha Haigler, our recently retired Pastoral Care Director. If you would like us to pray for you, please submit an online prayer request at www.providencebc.org/connect/prayer-request or contact Dyanna via email at dblackwell@providencebc.org or by phone at (704) 366-4030x110. Our community and Ministry Team will be more than happy to pray for you.
In Christian Sympathy
We remember with appreciation and sympathy these Providence members who have recently passed away.
• Dorothy Kidd, November 27, 2024
• Judy Smith, December 14, 2024
Midweek at Providence programming resumes in 2025 on Wednesday, January 8!
Our Midweek schedule offers Music, Missions, and Faith Formation for all ages. See the opportunities to join us during the month of January below!
ADULT ROTATIONS | 6–7PM
January 8 – Book Club: Bring a book you read in 2024
January 15 – Do Justice: Conversation with MeckMin
January 22 – Vespers: Communion and Candlelight
January 29 – Missions Café (Details TBA)
MUSIC | CHOIR REHEARSALS
5:30-6:30pm – Young Musicians
5:45-6:30pm – Cherub Choir and Trinity Singers
6:30-7:30pm – Student Choir
7:30-9pm – Sanctuary Choir
STUDENT FUSION | 5:45–6:30PM
We will gather at 5:45pm in the Youth Room.
January Calendar
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday–Friday
9am-8pm Fitness Center Open
Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Sat
6-7pm Jazzercise Class
Mondays
6:30pm Carolina Shag Lessons
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am-1pm & Adult Pickleball
7:30-10pm Open Play (ages 18+)
Wednedays
12-2:30pm Adult Pickleball Open Play (ages 18+)
5pm Midweek
Thurdays
1-3pm Game ON! Mahjong, Dominoes, & Scrabble
Fridays
9am-2:30pm Pickleball Tournament
Saturdays
Youth Basketball League Games
9am-3pm Fitness Center Open
Sundays
8:45-9:30am Sunday Breakfast
9:15am Faith Formation
10:30am Worship
1-5pm Fitness Center Open
CHILDREN’S ROTATIONS | 6:30–7:15PM
Weekly – Preschool Missions; Midweek for Children
FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENUS | 5PM
January 8 Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti
January 15 Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir Fry
January 22 Pulled Pork BBQ
January 29 Rotisserie Style Leg Quarters
The cost of a Midweek dinner is:
$25 per Family; $8 per Individual; $5 per Child ages 10 and under; Free for Children ages 5 and under.
Fellowship Dinner payments can be made via cash, check, or online through Realm!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
Providence Closed, New Year’s Day
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
5pm Midweek at Providence Resumes
6pm MOMs Group, Room 2231
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
11:30am Student & Parent Ski Retreat Meeting, Youth Room
5:30pm Student Ministry's Sunday Night LIVE!, Youth Room
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
10:30am Women on Mission, Missions Center
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
12pm PrimeTimers Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
11:30am Q1 Quarterly Church Conference, Sanctuary
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
Providence Closed, MLK, Jr. Day
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 6pm MOMs Group, Room 2231
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
8am-12pm Prayer Vigil, Gordon Chapel
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
4-6pm Student's Pickleball, Activity Center Gym
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 1pm Realm 101 Workshop, Activity Center Parlor
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2
Student’s Winter Ski Retreat, Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
The Record We Wrote
Dedication of Life
NICHOLAS LINTZ
November 24, 2024
HARPER ISABELLE & JOHN LUCAS SCHMALFIELD
December 8, 2024
WOODHAM EDWARDS GRUNINGER
December 15, 2024
New Members
4921 RANDOLPH ROAD CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
TREY AND JAMIE SMITH
December 1, 2024
MICHAEL WANEK
December 15, 2024
Save The Date
WEEKENDS IN FEBRUARY Room in the Inn
FEBRUARY 5 & 19
MOMs Group
FEBRUARY 9
Souper Bowl of Caring
FEBRUARY 22
Prayer Vigil
Ministry
Assistant for Music
The Providence Music Ministry is currently looking for a part-time Ministry Assistant for Music (15hrs./ week)! If you or someone you know is interested, please encourage them to send their resume to Tim Hill at thill@providencebc.org. If you would like more information, please visit the Employment Opportunities page on our website.
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!
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