WITH CHRIST AT THE CENTER
NOVEMBER 2023
CONNECTIONS
From the Campaign Co-Chair Embracing Today and Preparing for Tomorrow For several weeks, we have been on a transformative journey of faith and generosity. In worship, Faith Formation classes, and informational meetings, we have heard about the needs of the church and considered the renewal that we seek – both in our facilities and within each of us. We have prayerfully considered what each of us is being called to do in connection with Generosity Plan 2024 and the Restore & Renew Campaign. It’s now time to make our financial commitments. Generosity Plan 2024 will fund the regular, faithful work of Providence in 2024, which is the foundation of what we do together in Jesus’ name. As we, through prayer, seek to determine the amount we are called on to give in 2024, the Stewardship Committee reminds us that every gift matters, because every gift represents an offering for – and an expression of trust in – God, who is the giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17). Those who came before us built the facilities in which we now worship,
learn about Jesus, and experience fellowship with one another. Like our own houses, the house of God needs care and attention – and frankly some love – from time to time. It’s now our turn to prepare our facilities for the next generation. The Restore & Renew Campaign seeks to raise $3 million over the next three years for restoration and renewal of our church facilities. Almost every area of our facilities will be touched in some way. Some will be visible (such as creating a more welcoming entrance to the Activities Center), but many will be invisible (such as replacing the HVAC units in the sanctuary and the Child Development Center). Ten percent of the funds we raise will benefit our primary Missions Partner, Families Forward Charlotte, whose mission is to partner with families experiencing poverty to achieve lasting economic growth. For a complete list of the projects to be funded by Restore & Renew, please visit our website at providencebc.org/ restore-and-renew/.
Both campaigns are important, but it is most important for each of us to maintain or increase our giving to our annual Generosity Plan. Please do not decrease your regular annual giving in order to make a contribution to the Restore & Renew Campaign. The Restore & Renew contributions should be over and above your regular giving. Please bring both your Generosity Plan 2024 and your Restore & Renew commitment cards to the church on or before November 19. Following the worship service on November 19, please join us for lunch in the Fellowship Hall to be held in appreciation of the financial commitments that will have been made. Through this journey, may the Lord restore and renew each one of us, aligning our hearts and resources with the Lord’s own generous, gracious heart. May the peace of Christ be with you!
Ministry @ Providence ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SENIOR ADULTS
Blake Kendrick, bkendrick@providencebc.org
Ursula Taylor, utaylor@providencebc.org
Wilna Eury, wilna.eury@att.net
Adult Bible Study Adults of all ages are invited to join us on November 2, 9, and 16 in the Missions Center at 11 a.m. This fall, we’re studying the books of Jonah and Micah over the course of 11 sessions together. Visit providencebc.org/adult-biblestudy/ for more information.
CDC Closings On November 22, the CDC Preschool closes at 12 p.m. and Fullcare closes at 1 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The CDC will be closed on November 23 and 24.
rimeTimer’s Luncheon P We will host Rev. Nell Green and her Threads by Nomads “Christmas Pop-Up Shop” for a chance to do some early Christmas shopping. Invite a friend to join us on November 16 at 12 p.m. for good food, fellowship and shopping for that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift. Register on Realm by November 10!
Mission Team Join us in prayer for the Adult Mission Team as they serve the greater DC with local missions partnerships from November 26 – December 1. CHILDREN Elizabeth Maye Hudson, emaye@providencebc.org Moms Group Moms Group is an open invitation for all moms. Come draw on the support and encouragement from moms of all ages as we sit together, laugh, and share our ideas of how we can truly rest. Join Lisa, Mary and Summer in room 2231 on the 2nd floor of Randolph on November 8 from 6 – 7 p.m. Baby’s First Christmas All babies born in 2023 are invited to their first Christmas party on December 3! Breakfast will be provided. We have a gift for baby and baby has a gift for Mommy and Daddy! RSVP by November 29 to Elizabeth Maye Hudson. Creating a Holy Advent with Traci Smith Join us for Creating a Holy Advent on November 29 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as Traci Smith joins us by webinar. We will discuss practical, faith-filled ways that your family can add meaning to your existing routines and create rituals that remind you God is near. Register on Realm by November 22.
MUSIC Timothy Hill, thill@providencebc.org Double Choir The tradition of the “Double Choir” rehearsal continues on November 29 as we make final preparations for the Hanging of the Green service. Children (K-2nd grade) will meet in their classroom at 5:45 p.m. and pick up will be at 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Children (grades 3-5) and Students will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Preschool Choir (5:45 – 6:30 p.m.) and Preschool Missions (6:30 – 7:15 p.m.) will still meet in Rooms 1420 and 1422. 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. Please bring $5 to offset the cost of the meal. Register on Realm for November 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. High School Fall Retreat Spend an exciting and relaxing weekend away from your normal routines at Camp Awanita on November 17 – 19. We invite you to join us for an opportunity for learning more about God, yourself, and others while we connect, have fun, and make memories. High School Fall Retreat. Register on Realm by November 5.
CHURCHWIDE Mission Collection Our churchwide missions collection for October is white wash cloths for Crisis Assistance. Donations can be placed in the hallway leading to the Fellowship Hall. Women on Mission On November 14 we will welcome Carter Cook to speak to us about his recent trip to Africa and the Benjamin House Ministries in Uganda. We will gather at 10:30 a.m. for our hands on project and prayer time and at 11:30 a.m. for the general meeting followed by lunch. All are welcome! Rise Against Hunger Come help us package 15,000 meals to help fight food insecurity around the world and Rise Against Hunger on November 15 at 6 p.m. in the Activity Center! Providence Closings The Providence Campus, Activity Center, and CDC will be closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Prayer Vigil You are invited to come sit and pray quietly from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Chapel on November 26. Suggested Prayer guides are available.
FO L LOW U S @providencebccharlotte @ providence_baptist_clt
Our schedule offers Music, Missions, and Faith Formation for all ages. See the opportunities to join us during the month of November below:
ADULT ROTATIONS, 6 – 7 P.M.
CHILDREN’S ROTATIONS, 6:30 – 7:15 P.M.
November 1 – Pub Theology at Pizza Peel: Wealth, Poverty, & Faith
Babies-2’s: Childcare will be offered weekly.
November 8 – Book Club: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton
Preschoolers at Providence will learn, experience, and play in the love of God as they “travel the world” and meet CBF Field Personnel who are sharing God’s love.
November 29 – Vespers
K-5th Grade • Bible Rotations on November 1 and 8
MUSIC
• Children are invited to participate in Rise Against Hunger with their families on November 15 at 6 p.m.
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.
MIDWEEK MENU November 1 November 8 November 15 November 19 December 6
STUDENT FUSION, 5:45 – 6:30 P.M. Our midweek gathering will meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Youth Room.
November Calendar
Tacos Meat Loaf Thanksgiving Dinner Swiss Chicken Casserole Shepherds Pie
No Midweek on November 22. We hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!
C H U RC H OF F IC E H OU RS Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Mondays, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Adult Pickleball (ages 18+)
6 p.m.
CDC Fullcare closes at 1 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (ages 12-17)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Wednesdays 5 p.m. Thursdays 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Sundays 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Midweek at Providence Adult Bible Study, Missions Center Senior Pickball (ages 55+)
5:30 p.m.
Mom’s Group, Room 2231 Sundaes on Sundays
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
10:30 a.m.
Providence Campus, CDC, and Activity Center Closed
Women on Mission, Missions Center
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 6 p.m.
Rise Against Hunger, Activity Center Gym
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Worship
12 p.m.
We welcome Ryan Stewart, our new Ministry Associate for Communications and Technology
Providence Campus, CDC, and Activity Center Closed
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Faith Formation classes (all ages)
Staff Transition
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
PrimeTimer’s Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
NOVEMBER 17-19 High School Fall Retreat, Camp Awanita WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 CDC Preschool closes at 12 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8 a.m.
Prayer Vigil, Chapel
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMEBER 1 Adult Mission Trip, Washington DC WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6 p.m.
Creating a Holy Advent, Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Double Choir (Hanging of the Green Rehearsal)
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The Record We Wrote
Save The Date DEC E MB E R 3 Hanging of the Green
FI NAN CIAL SN AP SH OT: JA N 1 – AU G 3 1 , 2 0 2 3 OPERATIN G IN COME Financial Contributions
YTD Actual $
PBCDC Tuition
1,391,588
YTD Plan $
1,571,691
YTD Variance $
(180,104)
1,356,382
1,513,007
(156,625)
117,679
131,746
(14,066)
Total Operating Income $ 2,865,648
$ 3,216,444
$ (350,795)
Other MI NI STRY COSTS Missions and Ministries
$
337,095
$
470,682
$
133,587
688,022
687,771
(251)
PBCDC Staff
1,161,178
1,228,825
67,647
Ministerial and Operational Staff
996,050
1,068,731
72,681
3,182,346
$ 3,456,009 $ (239,565)
Operations, Maintenance, and Grounds
Total Ministry Costs $ Net $
(316,697)
$ $
273,664 (77,132)
ELEVATOR UPDATE Parts and materials are expected to be delivered the week of November 6, and installation will begin the week of November 13. Please be advised that the elevator will be out of service for approximately three weeks. I anticipate having a fully operational elevator in the first two weeks of December. Again, thank you to everyone for your kindness and generosity but most importantly your patience as we work to finish this long awaited project. Adam Lawlor, Director of Operations, alawlor@providencebc.org
DEC E MB E R 3 Baby’s First Christmas DEC E MB E R 3 Family Advent Dinner DEC E MB E R 3 Middle School Christmas Party DEC E MB E R 7 Primetimer’s Flat Rock DEC E MB E R 10 Behold the Lamb of God DEC E MB E R 13 High School Christmas Party DEC E MB E R 14 Primetimer’s Luncheon DEC E MB E R 24 Christmas Eve Services ON L IN E GIVIN G
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