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From the Senior Pastor
On Sunday, March 17, we will take another step forward together in our process of revisioning our church’s lay leadership and governance structure.
Back in January, many of you either attended one of the two Sharing and Listening sessions or responded to a survey; these were designed to get congregational input on what’s working well, what needs to improve, and what our priorities should be when it comes to how Providence is organized to do good ministry and make good decisions. There was a lot of positive energy in the room at both sessions, and that energy generated a lot of input – 67 pages worth, to be exact!
Some of this input took the form of constructive criticism, some of it voiced hope about what lies ahead for Providence, and some of it – frankly – was skeptical about this project and anxious about the future. There were also questions
and a good deal of confusion about how we’re currently organized and how decisions currently get made.
The team that has been leading this revisioning project – Hunter Cook (immediate past-moderator), Donna Eason (2023 Nominating co-chair), Lia Hinson (2024 deacon chair), Natalie Lodato (2023 Nominating co-chair), Harrison Marshall (moderator-elect), Stacy Mercer (2023 deacon chair), Rita Stanley (current moderator), and Amy Stokes (2024 Nominating chair) – spent February, first, collecting and discussing what you shared, and then discerning together where the Holy Spirit might be leading through the collective wisdom of the church.
Now it’s time for the team to follow up, share what they’ve discerned so far, answer some of the questions that came out of the January sessions, and discuss what happens now. To do this, there will be two
opportunities for churchwide engagement called Sharing and Listening: Next Steps on March 17 – one at 9:15 a.m., the other at 4 p.m., both of which will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Whether you provided input in January or not, I hope that you will choose to participate in one of these follow-up sessions on March 17. Good congregational governance depends upon good congregational engagement. In other words, because your voice matters, it needs to be heard. Our process is better when more people are involved. That’s one thing you said loud and clear in January – now, let’s follow up on March 17.
May the peace of Christ be with you!
WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER MARCH 2024
Ministry @ Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Midweek Rotation: Book Club
We will be reading Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee. Join our discussion on March 13 at 6 p.m. in the Upstairs Parlor. It was selected at Charlotte Public Library’s 2024 Community Read and can be found on Amazon.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Joshua Jones, jjones@providencebc.org
Adult Open Gym
Adult Open Gym returns
Monday evenings on March 11 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Cost: Free for PBC members | Ages 18+: $3
Adult Pickleball
Adult Pickleball will return Tuesday evenings on March 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: Free for PBC members | Ages 18-54: $3 | Ages 55+: $2
Summer Camp
Providence’s half-day Summer Camp has returned and registration is now live! Please be sure to visit the Activity Center webpage for dates and registration information. Grab your spot before they’re gone!
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
Easter Rock Hunt
Join us for our annual Rock Hunt on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center following children’s choirs. Invite your friends and neighbors!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
Scholastic Book Fair
The CDC will host the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday March 11 through Friday March 15.
Spring Photos
We will be taking Spring Photos on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26.
CDC Closed
The CDC will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.
MUSIC
Timothy Hill, thill@providencebc.org
Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir
On March 13, Providence will welcome the Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir during their Spring Tour! Join us for their performance at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. In June 2024, they will travel to Normandy, France to participate in a performance of the Duruflé Requiem as a part of a multinational commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
STUDENTS
Dane Jackson, djackson@providencebc.org
Sundaes on Sundays
Grades 8-12 are invited to a 6-part Bible study. We will gather for a meal and dessert, then read through the book of Ephesians, learning what it means to be Unified in Christ. Join us on March 10 at 5:30 p.m.! Please bring $5 to offset the cost of the meal. Register on Realm.
Elevator Update
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon
Mark your calendar for our Thursday, March 21 PrimeTimer’s Luncheon at 12 p.m.! Our guest speaker will be Ken Garfield, former religion editor at The Charlotte Observer. Invite a friend! RSVP by Friday, March 15.
CHURCHWIDE
Holy Week at Providence
Holy Week is observed with special solemnity as a time of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, culminating in his resurrection on Easter. We invite you to join us as we remember and celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday during the last week in March.
CBFNC 2024 Gathering
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s 2024 Annual Gathering is being held March 14-15 at First Baptist Church Greensboro. Get more info and register online by March 5 at cbfnc.org/annualgathering/.
Women on Mission
Women on Mission will meet March 12 in the Mission Center. We will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Prayer Group and Mission Action group, followed at 11:30 a.m. by our general meeting and lunch. We will welcome Darrell Kendrick (Blake’s dad!) as our guest speaker to share about his prison ministry.
Prayer Vigil
You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Chapel on March 29. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
We are happy to announce that work on the Rotunda elevator began today. The elevator is anticipated to be out-of-order for at least three weeks while work is being done. In the meantime, please feel free to use the Activity Center elevator. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to this much needed upgrade. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Our schedule offers Music, Missions, and Faith Formation for all ages. See the opportunities to join us during the month of December below:
ADULT ROTATIONS | 6 – 7 P.M.
March 6 - Sacred Grounds
March 13 - Book Club: Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee
March 20 - Do Justice
March 27 - Vespers
MUSIC
Rehearsal Times: Young Musicians, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Cherub Choir and Trinity Singers, 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.; Student Music 6:30 – 7:30pm; Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
STUDENT FUSION | 5:45 – 6:30 P.M.
Our midweek gathering will meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Youth Room.
March Calendar
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Mondays
5:30 p.m. Adult Open Gym (ages 18+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (ages 12-17)
6 p.m. Adult Pickleball (ages 18+)
Wednesdays
5 p.m. Midweek at Providence
Thursdays
11 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Missions Center
12 p.m. Senior Pickleball (ages 55+)
Sundays
9:15 a.m. Faith Formation classes (all ages)
10:30 a.m. Worship
MARCH 1-3
Student Choir Festival by the Sea
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
11 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Missions Center
CHILDREN’S ROTATIONS | 5:45 – 7 P.M.
Preschool-1st Grade – Missions
2nd-5th Grade – Worship Rotation
MIDWEEK MENU
March 6 Meatloaf
March 13 Turkey Breast
March 20 Chicken Parmesan
March 27 Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fellowship Meals will cost: $25 per Family, $8 per Individual, $5 per Child 10 and under, Free for Children 5 and under.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
5:30 p.m. Sundaes on Sundays
MONDAY, MARCH 11
5:30 p.m. Adult Open Gym Resumes
MARCH 11-15
CDC Scholastic Book Fair
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
6 p.m. Adult Pickleball Resumes
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
6 p.m. MOMs Group, Room 2231
7 p.m. GWU Concert Choir, Sanctuary
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
11 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Missions Center
MARCH 14-15
CBFNC 2024 Gathering
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
9:15 a.m. Sharing and Listening: Next Steps
4 p.m. Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
11 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Missions Center
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday, Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
6:30 p.m. Easter Rock Hunt, Activity Center
MARCH 27-28
CDC Easter Egg Hunt, CDC Front Lawn
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Sanctuary
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
12 p.m. Good Friday, Rotunda Entrance
CDC Closed
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
6:45 a.m. Easter Sunday, Columbarium
10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, Sanctuary
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Save The Date
APRIL 10
Providence Racers
APRIL 14
Sundaes on Sundays
APRIL 22
Q2 Church Conference
APRIL 24
MOMs Group
APRIL 26-28
High School Beach Retreat
New Members
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We remember with gratitude these members of Providence who have recently died.
Annie Alderman Neely, February 9
ONLINE GIVING
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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT: JAN 1 – DEC 31, 2023 OPERATING INCOME MINISTRY COSTS Financial Contributions Missions and Ministries YTD Actual YTD Plan YTD Variance 2,090,383 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 531,696 2,387,000 717,731 (296,617) 186,035 PBCDC Tuition Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds PBCDC Staff 1,829,364 954,772 2,060,250 965,180 (230,886) 10,408 Other Ministerial and Operational Staff Total Operating Income Total Ministry Costs Net 206,424 1,541,395 1,305,601 239,000 1,610,468 1,392,871 (32,576) 69,073 87,270 4,126,171 4,333,464 (207,293) 4,686,250 4,684,250 –(560,079) 352,786 (207,293)
