From the Student Minister
In the “Providence Will…” Strategic Plan, one of the five main emphases is Sending Apostles. And as a part of that goal, we are to encourage and train those who are called to vocational ministry. This summer, we welcome Mallory Challis to the staff of Providence Baptist as a Summer Ministry Intern. Mallory holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious and Philosophical studies from Wingate University, where she was a Food and Faith Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, as well as Assistant Editor of the Wingate Research Review. She is the Clemons Fellow for Baptist News Global, a publication for which she is a regular columnist. Mallory
will continue her education in the fall at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity.
Mallory has been active in a number of Wingate’s Student Ministries, including the Cooperative Baptist Student Fellowship. Her CBSF College Minister, Caitie Jackson, says “Mallory brings an invaluable presence to the table. She embodies leadership through listening, learning, and empowering those around her to feel known and seen. Mallory has been one of my greatest joys at CBSF Wingate and I look forward to witnessing her continued growth at Providence!”
As a part of her internship, she will focus on building relationships
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS Week is almost here! On June 19-23 we will be learning that everyone can make a difference in the world at Changemakers Lab! Pray for our VBS children, volunteers and staff as we share the love of Jesus this week. Check our weekly emails for updated information.
with students, families, and volunteers, help organize and plan events, and attend summer camp and the high school mission trip. While she will be working mostly in the Student Ministry, Mallory has interests in multiple areas of ministry and will integrate those aspects into her summer experience. “I am excited to join Providence Baptist’s team as a Summer Ministry Intern,” Mallory says. “I am eager to learn about the diverse components of ministry.”
Dane Jackson
WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER JUNE 2023
Ministry @ Providence
ACTIVITY CENTER
Joshua Jones, jjones@providencebc.org
Summer Camp Enrollment
Our Activity Center is still enrolling for summer camp! Choose from one or more of our specialty themed camp weeks and register your child on Realm today! Visit providencebc. org/engage/activity_center for more information.
Softball League Free Agent
The Providence Baptist Softball League is a competitive co-ed church recreational softball league that plays from June to August. Are you interested in joining the League but you are not a member of a team? Join the league as a free agent on Realm by Monday June 19.
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye, emaye@providencebc.org
PASSPORTkids Camp Meeting
We’ll gather in Room 2205 at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 to hear about camp logistics, our packing list, and camp expectations so that we are all on the same page before we depart for PASSPORTkids! This event is for children who have already signed up for camp, and at least one parent per child.
VBS Prep Day
It’s time to assemble our labs at VBS Prep Day! Volunteers will gather at 3 p.m. on June 18 in the Sanctuary for a brief meeting then it’s off to our work sites to prepare for a week of changemaking! The church will be open for set-up from 1–3 p.m. and following training until 6 p.m.
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 email Sheila Winborne at sheilawillwin26@gmail.com or text (704)-619-3759.
COLLEGE
Caitie Jackson, cjackson@providencebc.org
Our College Summer Program begins this month and we are looking forward to reconnecting! For upcoming events, service projects, and fellowship throughout the summer, refer to the website and weekly emails.
Faith Formation
Join us on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the College Lounge (across from the Activity Center Parlor).
VBS College Volunteer Lunch
College Volunteers are invited to lunch in the College Lounge on June 22 following VBS! RSVP on Realm by June 20.
Community Coffee
Community Coffee will be an intentional time to build community and connect with one another. Our first meeting will be at 11 a.m. on June 9 at Nightswim Coffee.
Missions
There are two college mission opportunities this month! We need 2 volunteers to help with inspecting food with our mission partners, The Bulb on June 14 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. We need 10 volunteers to help inspect and sort food at Second Harvest on June 20 from 1–4 p.m. Contact Caitie to sign up!
MUSIC
Timothy Hill, thill@providencebc.org
Come Sing Choir
During the summer months, it is our tradition at Providence to offer a “Come Sing” choir. We gather at 10am in the Music Suite each Sunday to prepare the music for worship. All are welcome to come and participate … come share a song with us, and may our efforts be pleasing to God!
PASTORAL CARE
Martha Haigler, mhaigler@providencebc.org
Prayer Requests
If you have a prayer concern, please contact Martha Haigler to be included in the Pastoral Prayer Corner shared in our weekly emails.
STUDENTS
Dane Jackson, djackson@ providencebc.org
Student Cookout and Kickball
It’s our “official” start to summer! Students and their friends are invited to a cookout and kickball game with our adult leaders on June 4. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo for dinner and fun! RSVP on Realm by June 2.
Pray for PASSPORTmissions
Join us in prayer for safety as the team travels to Abilene, Texas on June 10-16, for the people we will serve on missions sites throughout the week, the fun and celebrations we will have, and that we will continue to grow in our relationship to God, others, and ourselves.
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SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimers
June is here and that means our summer break starts this month with no PrimeTimers luncheons scheduled for June, July, or August. Mark your calendar for the return of our monthly PrimeTimers Luncheons starting back on September 21. Stay tuned for our annual “Bingo” in July. Details to come!
Weekly Recreational Programs
Mondays, 5–7:30 p.m.
Adult basketball (ages 18+) $3 for Providence Members/ $5 for Non Members
June Calendar
SUNDAYS
9:15 a.m. Faith Formation classes (all ages)
10 a.m. Come Sing Choir (begins June 11)
10:30 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
8 p.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
9:30 a.m. PASSPORTkids Camp Meeting, Room 2205
10:30 a.m. Baccalaureate Sunday, Sanctuary
12 p.m. Baccalaureate Family Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
5 p.m. Student Ministry Cookout and Kickball, Gazebo
CHURCHWIDE
Prayer Vigil
You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Chapel on June 24. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
Cotswold Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May until October from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., local farmers will gather in our Hunter Lane parking lot to sell their fresh produce, flowers, breads, eggs, and meats. They will also showcase local musicians, artisans, and entrepreneurs from the surrounding area.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Youth Open Gym (ages 12-17)
New Members
LOUIS WILBERGER AND DONNA LOO
April 28
CLAIRE HUNT
May 7
Babies
FRANKLIN AND OLLIE MILLER
Dedicated on May 7
Thursdays, 12–2 p.m.
Senior Pickball (ages 55+)
Cost: Free for Providence Members/ $2 for Non Members
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. –
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
JUNE 10-16
PASSPORTmissions in Abiline, TX
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
10:30 a.m. College Graduate Sunday, Sanctuary
1 p.m. VBS Prep Day
JUNE 19-23
9 a.m. Vacation Bible School
MONDAY, JUNE 19
VBS Volunteer Lunch
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
VBS Volunteer Lunch
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
12 p.m. College Volunteer Lunch, College Lounge
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
12 p.m. VBS Family Lunch
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
8 a.m. Prayer Vigil, Chapel
8 a.m. Cotswold Farmers Market
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
11:30 a.m. Coordinating Council Meeting, Conference Room
JUNE 26-29
PASSPORTkids in Brevard, NC
JUNE 26-30
9 a.m. Flag Football Camp, Activity Center
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The Record We Wrote
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Bingo JULY 26
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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT:
OPERATING INCOME MINISTRY COSTS Financial Contributions Missions and Ministries YTD Actual YTD Plan YTD Variance 713,762 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 108,822 849,369 143,242 (135,607) 34,420 PBCDC Tuition Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds PBCDC Staff 603,509 308,293 652,750 291,954 (49,241) (16,339) Other Ministerial and Operational Staff Total Operating Income Total Ministry Costs Net 45,641 505,025 448,218 59,585 551,957 468,765 (13,944) 46,932 20,547 1,362,913 1,370,358 (7,445) 1,561,704 1,455,918 105,787 (198,792) 85,560 (113,231)
JAN 1 – APR 30, 2023
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