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From the Senior Pastor
I realize that it’s only May, but I want to tell you about something fun that’s going to happen in July so you can start looking forward to it now.
We like to talk about Providence as a church that values relationships – and it’s true: We do. In a fractured and polarized world, it’s a gift to belong to a faith community built upon Jesus Christ, who has broken down the walls that once divided us so that we might live together in peace (Ephesians 2:14).
Look around on any given Sunday or Wednesday at Providence – at this month’s Anniversary Sunday celebration, for example – and you’ll see people of all ages together, in the same place, at the same time. That just doesn’t happen anywhere else these days. At least, not often –and certainly not intentionally.
I love the fact that, at our church, multiple generations mix and mingle. I love the fact that, at our church, multiple generations serve
together, sing together, worship together, and laugh together. I love the fact that, at our church, seniors, empty-nesters, young families, students, and children are not complete and total strangers to one another. We are always better when we are together.
And so, with this in mind, we’re creating some time and space in July for our intergenerational faith community to be together. Each Sunday morning during the month of July, we’re planning to offer breakfast in the Fellowship Hall during the Faith Formation hour. To help with the cost of the meal, we’re suggesting a donation of $5 per person. (Some adult classes may choose to continue meeting during July; preschool, children, and student classes will not meet during July.) Worship will still begin at 10:30am, and Extended Care will be available for preschoolers.
With the exception of July 21, when we’ll have our third quarterly church
conference of the year, this summer Sunday time will be program-free, agenda-free, and structure-free. The point of this time is simply for multiple generations of Providence people to be together – in the same place, at the same time – enjoying one another’s company over cups of coffee and plates of bacon, eggs, and grits.
Not only will this intergenerational time together in July bless our collective hearts and souls – it will also be a good gift of Sabbath for our Faith Formation teachers who work so hard throughout the year to help us grow deeper and wider in our knowledge of God’s word, God’s will, and God’s way.
And so: May the peace of Christ be with you – and I’ll look forward to seeing you at breakfast in July!
WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER MAY 2024
Ministry @ Providence
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Sacred Spaces Tour
Adults are invited to join us for a Sacred Spaces tour of the Hindu Center of Charlotte on May 22 at 6pm to learn about their beliefs and practices. The church van is available to those who need transportation, but is limited to 11 passengers. Sign up on Realm by May 19 and indicate if you will be riding on the church van.
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org
End-of-Year Celebration
You scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream! Preschool and Children’s Midweek groups will celebrate the end of a great year together with an ice cream party on May 1 at 6:30pm!
VBS Volunteer Dinner & Kickoff
The countdown to VBS has begun! All VBS volunteers and leaders will meet on May 15 at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Area Leaders will be in contact with a link to register on Realm.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us as we celebrate staff all week for their hard work.
Muffins for Mom
All moms are invited to grab a muffin and a beverage during drop-off on Friday, May 10!
Older-Fours and TK Graduation
Our Older-Fours and TK will celebrate their last day of preschool with their graduation ceremony on May 23 at
Missions Update
10:30am in the Sanctuary! All families are invited to come take part in this very special occasion. Refreshments will be available in the Fellowship Hall following the graduation ceremony.
STUDENTS
Dane Jackson, djackson@providencebc.org
Senior Celebration
Join us on May 5 at 9:15am as we celebrate our Graduating Seniors and bless them for the next season of their lives. This special celebration is open to students, student ministry leaders, and families of seniors.
Sundaes on Sundays
Grades 8-12 will gather on May 19 from 5:30-7:30pm for a meal and dessert, then read through the book of Ephesians, learning what it means to be Unified in Christ. Please bring $5 to offset the cost of the meal. Register on Realm.
Graduate Scholarships
Providence offers three scholarships for High School Graduates. Applications and nominations are due to Dane by May 19, and recipients will be announced on June 2. For more info, please visit the website.
Graduate Recognition
Do you know a college graduate or someone receiving an advanced degree this Spring? We want to recognize them on Sunday, May 26! Please contact Tim Hill by May 20 with their name, school, and degree.
SENIOR ADULTS
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon
Our final PrimeTimer’s Luncheon for the Spring is Thursday, May 16 at 12pm with Noel Freidline on piano! RSVP by Friday, May 10.
Each year since 2018, Providence has participated in a food packing event for Rise Against Hunger. We have recently received word that the 15,000 meals packaged in November 2023 have been sent to the Philippines! Many thanks to everyone involved who helped make this event such a success. We look forward to doing it again this Fall!
December ADVENTure Trip
The Senior Adult Team is sponsoring a two-night getaway to Charleston, SC from December 5-7. Space is still available! $50 deposit due date has been extended to July 16.
CHURCHWIDE
Cotswold Farmers Market
Providence is excited to welcome the Cotswold Farmers Market back this year! In furthering our Providence Will priorities of Engaging Cotswold and Blessing Charlotte, the Market will gather from 8am-12pm on Saturdays from May through October in the Sanctuary parking lot and will be available for the Charlotte community. Be sure to come out and support local farmers, vendors, musicians, artisans, entrepreneurs, and volunteers from across Charlotte!
Libby Gray Media Center Book Sale
The Libby Gray Media Center is having a Book Sale on Wednesday, May 8 in the Rotunda at 5pm. All donations received (minimum donation of $1/book) will be put towards making new purchases.
Women on Mission
Women on Mission will attend the Second Harvest Food Bank Empty Bowl luncheon on May 17! Contact Penny Hewett at (704) 641-2767 or Debra Wallace at (604) 614-7998 to reserve your spot.
Anniversary Sunday
On Sunday, May 19, we will celebrate Providence’s 70th anniversary! Join us for Worship at 10:30am followed by a complimentary luncheon on the Rotunda Lawn! We ask that everyone bring their own desert.
Prayer Vigil
You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8am-12pm in the Chapel on Saturday, May 25. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
Providence Campus Closed
Providence campus will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
Our Midweek schedule offers Music, Missions, and Faith Formation for all ages. See the opportunities below and join us during the month of May!
May 8 is the LAST Midweek for the Spring! We look forward to seeing you again in the Fall!
ADULT ROTATIONS | 6–7PM
May 1 – Sacred Grounds
May 8 – No Rotation (Children’s Choir Concert)
MUSIC
Rehearsal Times: Young Musicians, 5:30–6:30pm; Cherub Choir and Trinity Singers, 5:45–6:30pm; Student Music, 6:30–7:30pm; Sanctuary Choir, 7:30–9pm
STUDENT FUSION | 5:45–6:30PM
Our midweek gathering will meet at 5:45pm in the Youth Room.
May Calendar
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Mondays
5:30pm Adult Open Gym (ages 18+)
Tuesdays
6pm Adult Pickleball (ages 18+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:30pm Youth Open Gym (ages 12-17)
Wednesdays
5pm Midweek at Providence
Thursdays
11am Adult Bible Study, Missions Center 12pm Senior Pickleball (ages 55+)
Saturdays
8am-12pm Cotswold Farmers Market, Sanctuary Parking Lot
Sundays
9:15am Faith Formation classes (all ages)
10:30am Worship
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
6pm MOMs Group, Room 2231
6:30pm Children’s End-of-Year Celebration
CHILDREN’S ROTATIONS | 6:30–7:15PM
May 1 – End-of-Year Celebration Ice Cream Party
May 8 – Children’s Choir Concert (6:15pm)
MIDWEEK MENU
May 1 Pulled Pork & Baked Beans
May 8 Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
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
Monday through Thursday, 9am–4pm; Friday, 9am–1pm
SATURDAY, MAY 4
8am-12pm Cotswold Farmers Market Returns, Sanctuary Parking Lot
SUNDAY, MAY 5
9:15am Senior Celebration, Youth Room
MAY 6-10
CDC Teacher Appreciation Week
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Final Spring Midweek
5pm Libby Gray Media Center Book Sale, Rotunda
6:15pm Children’s Choir Concert, Sanctuary
FRIDAY, MAY 10
CDC Muffins for Mom
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Senior Adult Trip to Black Rock Mountain, NC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
5:30pm VBS Volunteer Dinner & Kickoff, Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, MAY 16
12pm PrimeTimer’s Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 17
WOM @ Second Harvest Food Bank
SUNDAY, MAY 19
11:30am Anniversary Sunday Luncheon, Rotunda Lawn
5:30pm Sundaes on Sundays
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
6pm Sacred Spaces Tour, Hindu Center of Charlotte
THURSDAY, MAY 23
10:30am CDC Graduation, Sanctuary
SATURDAY, MAY 25
8am-12pm Prayer Vigil, Gordon Chapel
MONDAY, MAY 27
Memorial Day (Providence Closed)
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Save The Date
We remember with gratitude these members of Providence who have recently died. In Christian Sympathy
• Stephanie Walker, April 3, 2024
• Michael Efird, April 6, 2024
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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT: YTD JANUARY 1, 2024 – MARCH 31, 2024 Financial Contributions Missions and Ministries YTD Actual YTD Plan YTD Variance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PBCDC Tuition Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds PBCDC Staff Other Ministerial and Operational Staff Total Operating Income Total Ministry Costs Net (49,166) 65,940 16,773 4,487 1,082,119 1,077,632 7,734 356,548 348,814 9,605 445,431 435,826 7,685 211,155 203,470 (20,537) 68,985 89,522 MINISTRY COSTS (53,653) 1,148,058 1,094,405 3,188 45,675 48,863 13,530 500,067 513,597 (70,371) 602,317 531,946 OPERATING INCOME
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