From My Open Door. Jeffrey Bell, Pastor. Happy New Year. In this Issue

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1 From My Open Door Jeffrey Bell, Pastor If you re reading this, the Mayans were wrong. The world did not end on December 21, But that doesn t mean that the Bible is wrong. The world will cease to exist as we know it someday, perhaps soon (and very soon!) Virtually every Christian denomination believes in the return of Christ, although we all wrestle with the details. Even Muslims believe that Jesus (Isa) will return to earth near the end of time. The Second C o m i n g h a s f a s c i n a t e d believers since the first generation of New Year s is a great time to be preparing for something big like the rapture! Christians, many of whom believed that Jesus would return during their lifetime. No doubt there was much eschatological rethinking as the years went by, and Christ s prohibition against date-setting likely began to be understood in a much broader sense. The Nicene Creed adopted by the first ecumenical council in 325 AD states a belief in a future return of Christ: "He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end." The Bible, however, doesn t give as many details as we d like about how and when Christ will return. Sure, there s a lot of information between Genesis and the Revelation, but with all that information there are a lot of dots to connect. And boy have people throughout history tried to connect them. Throughout church history, date-setters have shown up from time to time, predicting the days or years of Christ s return, only to find themselves (and those who believed them) disappointed. Some believe that Jesus will return to gather believers (an event known as the Rapture), then return with them after a period of great tribulation to judge the world and to reign over it. Some believe the rapture will take place before this tribulation, some believe it will happen in the middle of it, and others predict it will happen at the end. And still others don t believe in a rapture at all, but in a single return of Christ at the end of the age. Whatever you believe about the return of Christ there are at least four main scriptural characteristics, and New Year s is a great time to be preparing for something big like the rapture: We don t know when it will be, and many people won t see it coming. Date-setters over the years have done eschatological gymnastics and created all kinds of loopholes to explain why they really do know when Jesus will return. They need to read Matthew 24:36 and Matthew 24:44. It will be a worldwide event. I sometimes try to imagine how this would play out if it happened today. (Continued on page 2: See Open Door) In this Issue January Birthdays All in the Family Session Notes Mission Outreach Evangelism Women s Ministry Providence Post Calendar Happy New Year Each New Day is Special The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him! Lamentations 3:22-24 NAS Providence Presbyterian Church

2 All in the family Because we are a people of prayer, who believe in the power of prayer, we ask you to keep in your prayers those who are unable to worship with us on Sundays due to health concerns: At Home Members: Bob Collins Edith Hill Virginia McBurney Joyce Semones Nursing Home: Doris Weber The Oaks of Brecksville, Brecksville, Ohio Assisted Living Homes: Ivan and Mary Ann Cook Westminster Canterbury Marilyn Jackson: Atlantic Shores Inge Keeny: Chesapeake Place TC Rock: Chesapeake Place Please notify the church office if you know someone who needs to be added to this list. Fellowship Hour Volunteers January 6: MOE Jan. 13: Property Committee January 20: Chili Cook-off Fellowship Committee January 27: Genesis February 3: Worship January Birthday Prayer List On the occasion of each one s birthday, take time to lift them to God in prayer. 01/01 Chris Molleen 01/01 Jimmy Hawn 01/01 Sydney Grady 01/03 Corie Olenych 01/04 Wayne Baker 01/04 Debbie Riggan 01/04 Bruce Lytle 01/05 Rachel McMahan 01/05 Melodee Hanson 01/06 Kelly Deans 01/06 Barbara Sturtevant 01/06 Laura Grady 01/07 Bob Birdwell 01/07 Micah McMahan 01/09 Andy Bell 01/09 Katie Manning 01/10 Lizzie Rice 01/10 Jakob Mattauch 01/11 Cindy Dimmick 01/14 Lee Anne Spivey 01/14 Terry Finch Session Notes 01/14 Sarah Grady 01/16 Joy Sullivan 01/17 Jane Pritchett 01/17 Deborah Lane 01/17 Tyler Kuhrt 01/18 Pat Griffin 01/19 Laurie Parker 01/20 Peggy Deans 01/20 Anita Matteson 01/20 Ashley Schroeder 01/20 Joshua Rohde 01/22 Christopher Molleen 01/23 Sue Crosland 01/23 Karen Dixon 01/24 Leonne Smith 01/24 Abbitt Harvey 01/26 Marion Samuels 01/27 Margaret Harker 01/30 Becky Rogers 01/30 Josh Norton 01/31 Barbara Lumpkin The Session met on Monday, December 10, 2012 and conducted the following business: Approved the nomination of Caroline Knowles as church treasurer and Terrie Wichrowski as financial secretary for Approved dates for Communion for the 2013 Church year. Approved Troop #12 to hold a firearms safety course in the Spring during a scout meeting. The Session calls the congregation to meet for the annual congregational meeting on January 20, 2013 to: receive the report of the Clerk of Session, receive the 2013 budget for information, elect a Congregational Nominating Committee, elect five Elders to the class of 2016, to review the Annual Call of the Pastor, and conduct any matters growing out of the above. Open Door: Continued from page 1 A couple of hundred years ago, every eye seeing one event would have been hard to picture. But today, with satellite television, the internet, and mobile phones everywhere, we have the ability to watch monumental events in real time. It will be instantaneous. No one knows exactly how it will all unfold, but when it does, don't blink. It will be instantaneous. Don t believe me? Take a peek at Matthew 24:27. There will be clues that the time is getting closer. The language of Luke 21:25-28 is somewhat cryptic, and we shouldn t read too much into world events. But still, Jesus must have said those things for a reason. So we watch, wonder, and wait. Will we be the generation that witnesses the return of Jesus? I can't answer that. Regardless, we're told to be prepared for it, because we never know what the next minute will bring Christ could come back, or we could make an unexpected exit (by God s rapture or the old fashioned way by dying.) Either way, our perspectives are going to be radically different on the other side of eternity. See you in Church (unless the rapture occurs ) 2

3 Mission Outreach Evangelism ODU Ministry The ODU students will soon be back from Christmas break, and ready to eat! Look for the ODU Meal signup sheet and recipes next to the women's bulletin board. Food, in disposable containers, clearly marked for ODU, is due to the church kitchen on/by Sunday, January 20 th. Questions? Contact Cathy Thank you for participating in another year of this special outreach mission! Faith Works Coalition (FWC) FWC continues to help people keep their homes 'warm, dry and safe'. We assisted twenty families and individuals in 2012! Providence continues to provide financial and moral support to FWC in keeping with our motto from James 2:18 "Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith." God bless all who have shown their faith. Visit our web-site at faithworkscoalition.org for more information or see me at church to become personally involved. David Carre Thank You Providence! This holiday season we provided food and gifts to ten families and four foster children. 520 food items were contributed for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets along with 87 gift items. Boy Scout Troop 12 gave food donations for two additional families. We are blessed to have a congregation willing to share with those in need through these projects. THANK YOU from the families we helped and from the Mission, Outreach and Evangelism Committee for your participation and to the special workers who helped sort, pack and distribute the baskets. Wedding Bells Ring John Cosimano and Kathryn Palluch were united in marriage at Providence on Saturday, December 15, John is the son of Joe and Claudia Cosimano. Congratulations! Partners-in-Education Volunteer Opportunity Fairfield Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with a Robotics Club that meets Wednesday afternoons 2:30 4:30 p.m. Fifth graders will be using a kit and building on that for the Great Robotics Challenge to be held in the spring. Two teachers are leading the group. Volunteers will not be doing the actual work, but supervising the students and maybe helping them follow directions as they build their robot. If they are unable to get enough adult help, the project will be cancelled. Volunteers do not have to be there every Wednesday, but a schedule needs to be set up. If you can donate some time on one or more Wednesday afternoon a month, please call Deborah Hensly at or the church office, to leave your name. Detention Center Ministry Your support of our ministry to Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center has enabled us to show the young detainees that others do care about them. A very generous donation from Paul and Carol Hickman allowed us to have a wonderful Christmas celebration for these youths. It included Christmas stories from Stephanie Boose and bingo with Howard Boose and Don Bielman while June Estep enjoyed handing out candy bar prizes. New rubber stamps made stamping cards for their loved ones a special activity, too. Each youth received a book, candy filled stockings and Christmas cake. Ice cream sandwiches were a very special additional treat. The group excitedly gave us a giant-sized greeting card signed by the head of the detention center, security counselors and each youth. The card is posted on the MOE bulletin board along with the Thank you note from the Detainees to Providence. Some of the boys asked if they could call me (Louann Bielman) Miss Lulu. I answered in the affirmative which was their cue to start singing a few lines of the rap they had written for me. But the real highlight of the evening was when fifteen kids stood to repeat a prayer accepting Jesus as their Savior. We distributed Bibles and left in a joyous Christmas spirit. Please remember the kids in your prayers and as Tiny Tim said, A Merry Christmas to us all. God bless us, every one. Louann 3

4 Providence Women s Ministries H appy New Year Ladies! As 2012 closes, our Women s Coordinating Team is busy planning our first event of the New Year. Mark your calendars for our Winter Event on January 26 th from 9-2 p.m. The theme, New Year, New EWE, New Friends and activities are designed to renew you spiritually and physically. Your $15 cost includes a healthy continental breakfast, lunch, chair massages, Health Fair with vendors and best of all.our very own Providence lady, Lisa Olson, as our guest speaker. Don t miss this opportunity to hear Lisa speak about True Beauty. Child care is available by reservation prior to event. Thank you for your pre-orders for our 35 th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook. We apologize for the delay receiving your cookbooks and will notify you as soon as they arrive. Thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you did not pre-order a cookbook, never fear, extras will be available for $15. The proceeds benefit the Thank Offering, of which 40% supports health ministries throughout the world and the remaining proceeds help fund mission opportunities in areas of agricultural development, child care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling, economic justice, elder care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence and women s concerns. We continue to supply Beach Bags with food items for Fairfield Elementary children. We have completed 120 bags. Your contribution of items may be placed in the old kitchen in the container marked Beach Bag Items. The list of needed items is posted on the Women s bulletin board. Mark Your Calendars: Jan 26th Women s Winter Event Feb 16 th Women s Book Club I look forward to the New Year as I continue to serve as your Women s Moderator. I pray you will join us and together we seek to renew ourselves spiritually and physically, make new friends along the way and serve our God through mission opportunities and helping others. I wish you a joyous Christmas season and a very Happy New Year! Cecilia Women s Book Club Join the Women s Book Club, for discussion and fellowship Saturday, February 16 th, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. immediately following Courtyard Graces, to share Liz Curtis Higgs Embrace Grace. The book s contents are just a glimpse of what we ll explore as we experience embracing grace: An Open Door: I don t feel like I belong anywhere. Embrace Doubt: The whole thing seems a little hard to believe. Embrace Faith: How do I find the faith to touch him? Embrace Truth: I always felt like I was missing something. Embrace Sin: How could he love me after all I ve done? Embrace Forgiveness: Can I know for sure that God has forgiven me? Embrace Repentance: Striving for perfection can be exhausting. Embrace Grace: What a freeing experience! Read the book (copies have been ordered for the church library), and plan to join us for a grace-filled morning! Contact Cathy with any questions and/or ideas. We re always looking for titles to explore! Stamps for Missions Thank you for continuing to collect Stamps for Mission projects in the Congo. Money from the sale of stamps funds the purchase of Bibles, hymnals, Biblical pictures as well as assisting continuing education for pastors in rural areas. A new buy list includes: All 2011 Christmas Baubles; 2012 Christmas stamps holy family, Santa and reindeer (4 stamps), red Ribbon Love, Weathervanes, Aloha shirts, flags with "equality, freedom, liberty, justice", white Purple Heart, poets, birds of prey, working dogs, eagles pre-sort first class in various colors, wedding cake 64 cent and 65 cent, George Washington 20 cent stamp, herbs, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Eid. The above are small stamps. Make sure at least 1/4 inch around stamp is saved. Put them in the boxes at the Narthex or entrance to the Fellowship hall. Encourage your family and friends to save stamps with you and if in doubt bring them in anyway. 4

5 Providence Women s Ministries You are invited to the Mission Work Day Open House Thursday, January 17 at 12:30 The Mission Work Day team gathers each month to create Prayer Shawls, Prayer Quilts, Prayer Bears, Linus Blankets and other items to minister to the hurting and needy in our church and community. The time spent praying, tying, quilting, crocheting, knitting, and packaging these items is precious to us and very meaningful to the recipients of the items created with prayer and care. We invite you to join us for this special Open House to learn more. Not a knitter, crocheter, or quilter? No problem! We will have gentle teachers on hand to help you get started as well as examples of the items we create, some requiring no special skill. Join us... Pray... Learn... Minister... The Mission Work Day Team Abbitt Harvey, leader, A Gathering@The Well Have you been wondering about A Gathering@The Well, currently studying Liz Curtis Higgs', "Loved by God"? We gather to share hope, extend grace, nurture friendships, and spread the joy of the Lord! Lesson Three of our study is on tap for Tuesday, January 22, at 7p.m. in the Media Room. Come away for a while and step into the Old Testament with us as we learn to trust God's promises and experience His blessings. We're looking forward to seeing you! Please contact Donna Rae Barrow, donnaraebarrow@gmail.com or , for more information. Courtyard Graces A new year of gardening at Providence! What glorious lessons will we learn together? What wonderful surprises will we find in the Courtyard? Bring your gloves and any small gardening tools you'd like on Saturday, January 19, from 9a.m a.m., as we begin a new year of working side by side in Providence's quiet and green spot. We begin at 9a.m. with devotion and prayer, and then get to work, concluding our time together at 10a.m. after a yummy snack. No experience required and all ages are welcome! Contact Donna Rae Barrow, donnaraebarrow@gmail.com or I would like to thank the person or persons for the generous gift. It was unexpected, but greatly appreciated. God Bless you, Tracy Gilbert I would like to thank everybody who prayed, sent cards and visited my dad following his recent surgery. You have made him feel much better which helped him get back on his feet. He has missed being at Church seeing and talking with all of you. It is so wonderful to be part of this Church family. Thank you, Tracy Gilbert Dear Jeff and Providence Pres Team, Thank you so much for all you did to help make our wedding absolutely wonderful. The church looked lovely, and everyone was very courteous. Your hard work made everything run smoothly for the ceremony. Anne and John Gallion (McBride) Dear Advent Families, The Worship committee expresses thanks and appreciation to the families who led the congregation in the Advent candle lighting this year. Your participation in the candle lighting and readings were a special contribution of the worship service during this Advent season. 5

6 Providence Post This Winter and Spring Providence Presbyterian Church will be offering a Confirmation Class for young people in 8th grade and above who are interested in making a commitment to Christ and becoming members of the church. Classes will be held each Sunday from January 6 through the middle of May at 9:45a.m.. Students completing the course will be offered the opportunity to make a public Profession of Faith and join the church on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, George and Stella Fitzgerald will be leading this class and guiding our young people through Bible study, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith, and the habits of devotion and discipline. If you have a child eligible for this class, and you have not already registered, please contact Donna Rae Barrow, dce@provpres.org, for more information. We also ask our Providence family to pray for the students and leaders of this class as they take this journey together, and as our students take the step into church membership in May. Youth Work Camp Lexington, N.C. June 2013 In June, currently 6 youth, 2 chaperones, and 5 volunteers plan to travel to Lexington, N.C. for this year s Mission Trip to work on homes and share experiences with other youth from around the country. The cost for each person attending is over $450. The following are a few of the fund raisers we hope will help offset these costs. Auto Bell Car Wash - $15 coupon towards a car wash. The great thing about these coupons is they never expire and can be used at various locations though out Hampton Roads. Coupons are available in the foyer after church or from youth attending camp. March 3 rd - Ruby Tuesday at Kempsville. 20% of your bill will be returned to the youth. See the Flyer on page 6 of this newsletter April 27 th - Aberdeen Barn Dinner at Providence. A great dinner with all the fixing s. Menu will be available soon. Plan to get your tickets early as there is a limited supply!! April 28 th - Silent Auction - Homemade crafts, gift certificates, gift baskets to name a few of the items available. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters and bulletins for details about these events. Thank you for all your support of the youth in this endeavor. They look forward to sharing their experiences with you upon return and throughout the year. For further questions contact Kevin Daley at or mcpox2@cox.net. Annual Chili Cook-off January 20, 2013 Come sample some of the best and hottest chili i n t h e T i d e w a t e r area following worship on Sunday, January 20 in the Fellowship Hall. It is amazing how many ways chili can be made. We will have plenty of beverages and corn bread as well. The Founding Minister of Providence In Memoriam Carlyle Adolf Mac McDonald, age 93, of Winchester, Virginia died peacefully on Saturday November 24, He was born in Greenville County, Virginia, on January 25, Carlyle was raised in Powhatan County, where he graduated from Powhatan High School. He received a Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry Magna Cum Laude from Hampton-Sydney College and his Master s of Theology Degree at Union Theological Seminary. In 1944, he married Margaret Stone Lupton of Winchester. Also, in 1944, he volunteered as a Chaplain in the US Army with the 571st Battalion until the end of World War II After the service, he served Presbyterian churches in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. In October of 1983, he was honorably retired and was made Pastor Emeritus of Providence Presbyterian church. Surviving are his wife Margaret S. Lupton McDonald (Tony), and their children David, Mary Victoria and Scott McDonald (Lori). (Tony s address is: 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr, Apt 226, Winchester, VA ) A memorial service was held in Winchester on Tuesday, November 27. Memorial gifts may be made to Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center, 712 Massanetta Spring Road, Harrisonburg, VA View obituaries and tribute wall at 6

7 Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community, we invite you to participate in... Ruby Tuesday s Community GiveBack Program. Grab your family and friends and join us at the 1250 FORDHAM DRIVE location on the date listed below. Please present this flyer to your server, and we will give back 20% of your purchase to the organization. (We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program.) To make a reservation, call us at or visit us online at rubytuesday.com Organization s Name: Providence Presbyterian Church Event Name: Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser Dateof Visit: March 3, 2013 For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu, Visit rubytuesday.com 1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 7

8 Providence Post Music Notes from Valetta... My most heartfelt thanks to our Providence musicians for all the beautiful music during Advent and Christmas, and also to our entire church family for the generous response to getting the new hymnal, "Glory to God." Best wishes for a safe and Happy New Year! Valetta 2013 Flower Calendar The Flower Calendar for 2013 is in the narthex. Those wishing to donate flowers on a specific Sunday are asked to put their name next to the date on the calendar and indicate if they are in memory of or in honor of an individual. The flowers are brought to the church each week by Greenbrier Florists, 1813 Greenbrier Parkway, The donation is $ Make checks payable to Providence Presbyterian Church with an indication for "Flowers" and place in the offering plate the week you give flowers Offering Envelopes Envelopes for Providence members and friends may be picked up in the fellowship hall. Quarterly and annual statements are mailed to everyone assigned an envelope number. If you wish to receive a statement for tax purposes, and do not use envelopes, call the church office, , so that we can assign you a number. Annual Congregational Meeting The Session calls the congregation to meet for the annual congregational meeting on January 20, 2013 in order to: 1. Receive the report of the Clerk of Session. 2. Receive the 2013 Budget for information. 3. Elect a Congregational Nominating Committee. 4. Elect five Elders to the class of Review the Annual Call of the Pastor. 6. Conduct any matters growing out of the above. Providence Men The Providence Men received thank you notes from Alice and Jim Sherman and Pauline Stanberry for assisting them on their October moving days. They were both very appreciative. We also received a thank you letter from the Dwelling Place for our $700 donation to assist them in providing safe and secure emergency shelter for families in crisis and in achieving self-sufficiency in the Tidewater area. Upcoming Events: Our next Men s Fellowship Dinner meeting is Thursday, January 3rd, at 6:30p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come and get to know other men of the church over a great meal prepared by Tom Barrow. We are sponsoring an Admirals Game night on January 4, Group tickets are $11.50 each (minimum of 15 people qualify for a group) and can be purchased in the church foyer following Sunday worship. We need your ideas and volunteers for our annual Valentine Dinner, Saturday, February 9, We plan to display wedding and baby pictures during dinner; so start hunting for them now! Hello from Property For those who venture through the Fellowship Hall often you probably noticed the signs posted on the walls about the carpet delay. Normally November and December are considered slow months for the carpet folks but Hurricane Sandy threw a major curve ball in that schedule. An abundant supply became an overnight shortage impacting most of the vendors in the area. After constant phone calls with our contractor, it seemed easier to just punt this action into January. In my mind, it didn t make sense to rip up the old carpet just to wait for the new carpet to arrive later. Sometimes, it s better just to be patient in this matter. The columbarium task force is still researching a site location outside of the courtyard area. If you recall, several raised concerns (primarily accessibility and growth) about having the columbarium in the courtyard. So far, the best fit seems to be the back entryway area between the back porch and parking lot. It s somewhat secluded from the two major roads (Providence and Whitehurst Landing) while being open enough to allow 24/7 access and ease of installation. The task force is still brain storming ideas on this matter. The next update to session will be February 11. From Property, have a great day! Riley 8

9 6 Epiphany of the Lord 9:00am Merry Bells 11:00am Communion 12:00pm Blood Pressure 12:15pm PWCT 3:00pm NA Group 6:00pm Youth Group 9:45am Confirmation 3:00pm NA Group 6:00pm Youth Group ODU Ministry 9:00am Merry Bells 12:00pm Annual 12:15pm Chili Cook-off 3:00pm NA Group 6:00pm Youth Group 9:00am Merry Bells 3:00pm NA Group 6:00pm Youth Group 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Committee Chairs 7:30pm Committee Night 7:00pm Session 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Elder Training 7:00pm Boy Scouts 8 10:00am Dorcas Circle 7:00pm Avalon Hills Civic 7:30pm Bells of Providence 7:30pm Bells of Providence 22 7:00pm A 7:30pm Bells of Providence 7:30pm Bells of Providence 7:30pm Chancel Choir 9:45am Mary & 6:00pm Kirk Night 6:30pm Kirkmusik 7:30pm Chancel Choir 4:00pm VA Children's 6:00pm Kirk Night 6:30pm Kirkmusik 7:30pm Chancel Choir 4:00pm VA Children's 6:00pm Kirk Night 6:30pm Kirkmusik 7:30pm Chancel Choir 4:00pm VA Children's 6:00pm Kirk Night 6:30pm Kirkmusik 7:30pm Chancel Choir 12:00pm NA Group 3:30pm AOM 6:30pm Presbyterian Men's 10 12:00pm NA Group 3:30pm AOM 12:00pm NA Group 12:30pm PW Mission 3:30pm AOM 7:00pm Care Team Leaders 12:00pm NA Group 3:30pm AOM 12:00pm NA Group 3:30pm AOM 8:00pm Narcotics 8:00pm Narcotics 8:00pm Narcotics 8:00pm Narcotics 8:30am AOM 3:00pm AOM 8:30am AOM 3:00pm AOM 8:30am AOM 9:00am Court Yard 3:00pm AOM 8:30am AOM 9:00am Presbytery 3:00pm AOM 13 January 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Screening Undecorate church Baptism of the Lord 9:00 Merry Bells 20 Class Begins Congregational Meeting 27 7 New Members Received 21 Church Office Closed Jan FH Carpet Installation VB Schools Closed 28 1 Church Office Closed Happy New Year! League 15 Newsletter Deadline the Well Martha Circle Chorus Chorus Chorus 3 Dinner 17 Work Day Open House Anonymous 11 7:00pm Miriam Circle 18 Anonymous Anonymous 25 VB Schools Closed for Students Anonymous am-2pm PW Winter Gathering Graces Meeting 9

10 5497 Providence Road, Virginia Beach VA Phone: (757) Fax: (757) Church Staff Pastor.Rev. Jeffrey Bell Parish Associate..Rev. Tom Chadwick Director of Christian Education..Donna Rae Barrow Director of Music..Valetta Fellenbaum Organist..John Dixon Administrative Assistant..Karen Cagni Sexton Melvin Jones Kitchen Coordinator..Terrie Wichrowski Nursery Supervisor..Michelle Wofford Moderator: Jeffrey Bell THE SESSION Clerk of Session: Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee: *Ashley Schroeder, Gary Parson, Don Reid Christian Education Committee: *Emily Pursel, George Fitzgerald Congregational Care Committee: *Dawn Hill, Harry Rogers Fellowship Committee: *Rich Lindgren, Rose Farr Mission/Outreach/Evangelism Committee: *Sandra Rushton, Carol Hickman, Property Committee: *Riley Hensly, Kevin Daley Worship Committee: *Tom Barrow, Brent Nielson *committee chair NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Newsletter articles, joys, and announcements should be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the following month s edition. Please Newsletter submissions to: newsletter@provpres.org Upcoming Events Check out event details inside Providence Men: Thursday, January 3 at 6:30 p.m. Epiphany of our Lord: Sunday, January 6 at 11:00 a.m. Communion will be served Kirk Night resumes: Wednesday, January 9 at 6:00p.m. Confirmation Class begins: Sunday, January 13 at 9:45 a.m. Courtyard Graces: Saturday, January 19 at 9:00 a.m. Annual Congregational Meeting: Sunday, January 20 immediately following worship. Chili Cook-off: Sunday January 20 following 11:00 worship. Save the Date Ash Wednesday: February 13, 2013 Soup and Rolls: starting Wednesday, February 20 10