September 1, 2016 Have you seen the Providence Campus lately? In a word, Beautiful. Thanks to the hard work of Brian Sheltra and his team at SMART LandCare, Inc., our grounds are more beautiful than ever. The trees and shrubbery are trimmed, the grass is green and the sidewalks are clean of debris. We are grateful! IN THIS ISSUE: From the Senior Pastor 2 Wednesday Schedule 3 Sermons and Service 5 Deacon Nominees 10 Fellowship 11 Missions Opportunities 13 CONNECTIONS Volume II, No.9
SENIOR PASTOR Let Us Seek to Bless Others I am still overwhelmed by the warm, generous welcome you extended, both to me and to my family, when we came to Charlotte to meet you at the end of July. Your joy, your energy, and your love for Providence Baptist Church are all contagious. That s a good thing. Thanks to Dr. Lee Canipe you - and to the power of the Holy Spirit working through you - I left Charlotte filled with joy, energy, and a genuine love for this church. Your words of encouragement and letters of prayerful support have made our initial transition from Murfreesboro to Charlotte less difficult than it might have been otherwise. I remember clearly how one of you said to me after worship on July 31, Welcome home. I do feel welcomed, and I am very glad that God is making a new home for us with you. For all that and more, I am grateful. Now, it s time for us to begin our work together. God has already equipped you with joy, energy, and a love for the church of Jesus Christ. These are three huge blessings that, together, serve as a strong foundation for ministry and a compelling witness to our neighbors in Charlotte. I don t have to tell you that we live in a broken, divided world - racially, economically, socially, politically, and in so many other tragic ways as well. The sad evidence is all around us. The church is God s answer to this brokenness, a visible sign of God s grace and a hopeful promise of the peace that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus makes possible. He is our common ground, writes the apostle Paul, near the end of Ephesians 2, and in Him we are joined together to be a dwelling place for God. Now, what does that mean for us, as God s people gathered for worship on Randolph Road and scattered for ministry throughout Charlotte? Simply put, it means that the big tent diversity of Providence is a glimpse of God s desire to reconcile all people to Him, and to one another, in Christ Jesus. Our life together is a powerful testimony - and when we share it with abundant joy, cheerful energy, and a sincere love for God, one another, and our neighbors, I believe we re doing kingdom work in its purest form. Sam Wells, former dean of Duke Chapel and current vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, recently wrote that Christians can do unbelievable things together if we start with one another s assets rather than deficits. In a community of fear we begin with our hurts and our stereotypes and find a hundred reasons why we can t do certain things or why certain kinds of people don t belong. But if we peel off labels, he continues, and instead see qualities like passionate or committed or generous or enthusiastic or humble, then there s no limit to what a community of hope can do. A community of hope. What a worthy way to be known - both by our neighbors and, most importantly, by God. May the joy, energy, and love of God be with this hopeful community of believers we call Providence Baptist Church, and bless us all as we seek to bless others, together, in Jesus name! Dr. Canipe will begin his tenure at Providence Baptist Church on Monday, September 19th. His first sermon as senior pastor will be given on Sunday, September 25th. The Children s Ministry is hosting a WELCOME BREAKFAST on Sunday, September 25th from 7:30am - 9:30am. Join us for this complimentary full breakfast and help us welcome the Canipe family to Charlotte and their new church home. 2
Fellowship Dinners Wednesday Nights 5:00pm - 6:00pm Crouch Fellowship Hall WEDNESDAY NIGHTS September 7 September 14 September 21 September 28 Beef Pot Roast Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Pot Pie Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Creamed Potatoes Baked Beans Baked Cinnamon Apples Alfredo Sauce Steamed Broccoli Cole Slaw Broccoli Casserole Grilled Veggies Salad and Pizza Bar Salad and Pizza Bar Salad and Pizza Bar Salad and Pizza Bar Rolls BBQ Rolls Yeast Rolls Garlic Bread Lemon Chess Pie Blueberry Delight Chocolate Chess Pie Tiramisu Cake $7.50/Adults, $6.50/Seniors, $5.00/Children, $25.00 Max Family Learning Opportunities Children Wednesday nights are fun for children! Right after our fellowship meal, our children s music classes begin at 5:45pm. Children as young as two are given the opportunity to learn principles of our faith through music. They dance and use instruments, too! Our missions education begins at 6:30pm. Mission Friends (preschool children), GAs (school-aged girls) and RAs (school-aged boys) make learning fun! Check out the Children s Ministry page for more detailed information. Students Every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm until 7:15pm our middle schoolers join together for Fusion. This creative middle school group time features games, snacks and interactive Bible study. Join us in the student area and see what the buzz is all about! High schoolers are invited to join one of the adult study sessions. Classes run from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Find the right study for you! Look under Adults for a listing of studies offered. Adults Adults and high school students have multiple options for Wednesday night studies. Choose from seven different topics. Classes are from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Choose from: The Bible Does Broadway The Gospel According to Star Wars: Finding Faith in a Galaxy Far, Far Away The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God s Call to Justice Parenting with Love and Logic 12 Steps to Being a Better Christian Providence Run Club Defense Awareness CONNECTIONS 3
FROM THE TEACHING PASTOR Why We Are Here Jesus answered him, Are you a teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? John 3:10 Danger is in the air. Not violence or terrorism. The real threat we face is of a subtler kind. We are in danger of missing why we are here. Just like Nicodemus. We learned about him a couple of Sunday mornings ago as we read from John 3:1-10. A man of high ambition, Nicodemus had succeeded in circles of power. He appeared to have everything except what he really needed. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, signifying a man in the dark, searching but still not finding, successful in social things, but very much lacking in spiritual things. So it is in our lives. Driven, busy, ambitious and often overwhelmed, it is far too easy to get lost in our full and demanding agendas. This is one of the dangers. Accommodating the quiet movement of God s Spirit in our lives is not easy, especially with all the distractions surrounding us, voices calling for our attention, and pressures weighing us down. Such was the struggle Jesus saw so clearly in Nicodemus. The resolution to this dilemma was necessary for his ultimate fulfillment, just as it is for ours. As John artfully tells Nicodemus story in succeeding chapters, the Gospel has a way of carrying us along, too, growing us, sometimes with grace, other times with grit. But we always have the opportunity to grow. It is never too late. From his encounter with Jesus, Nicodemus was an older, accomplished religious leader. This was not his first rodeo. Yet he began an exciting new journey highlighted by his emerging courage (John 7:50-52), growing generosity (John 19:39-40) and open discipleship. This month is a very good season to experiment with this kind of spiritual endeavor. You can begin by being grateful for whatever accomplishments you have achieved. But even more, it is a great time to begin a new awakening to the movement of God s Spirit in your life. Be aware of the people God places in your path over these coming days. Listen to what they share. Hear what they ask and notice what they observe. Discern any messages that might add to your spiritual awakening. Be sensitive to the issues you are called to confront. And as this month progresses, is there in you growing courage, deepened compassion, surprising generosity? We are called to higher paths and deeper quests. We then become increasingly aware of what we have yet to discover. Recognizing the difference between what we have and what we need is a spiritual gift that serves us well. And the ability to allow God to fill that inner place of deep spiritual need is the greatest gift you can give to yourself, your family and your friends. In doing so, like Nicodemus, you just might truly discover why you are here. May it be so Gratefully, Disciple Bible Study Letter to the Romans with Dr. Jordan Mondays beginning September 14th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Nalley Missions Center Thursday Mornings Letter to the Romans with Dr. Jordan Thursdays beginning September 8th 11:00am Nalley Missions Center Dr. David Jordan Join us for Disciple! We will be sharing in a short term Disciple class of eight sessions studying Paul s letter to the Romans. We will combine deep biblical study, wise investigation and good discussion of how faith applies to life. Room in this class is limited. A book on Romans is required ($15.00) in addition to your Bible. Join us for physical and spiritual refreshments as we share in good food, drink, fellowship and exciting Bible Study. Dr. Jordan will be leading us in a new study of Paul s letter to the Romans. A supplemental book (in addition to your Bible) will be available for those interested in further study. 4
SERMONS AND SERVICE Sundays in September September 4 COMBINED 10:30am Worship Unconditional Love; It s in Our DNA Rev. Richard Landers The Lord s Supper 8:30am Worship and 11:00am Worship September 11 A Father Had Two Sons Luke 15 by Dr. David Jordan September 18 Get Down! Luke 19:1-10 by Dr. David Jordan September 25 Time to Listen Luke 16:19-31 by Dr. Lee Canipe October 2 All Along the Watchtower Habbakuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 by Dr. Lee Canipe Overwhelming Generosity If it were any other place than Providence, the success of our recent school supply collection campaign would be surprising. But it IS Providence, so it ISN T surprising. We asked for help, and you stepped up in an amazing way. The Missions Committee committed to providing 120 filled backpacks to QC Family Tree, our new missions partner in Charlotte. This organization is exactly what we look for in a partner. They are focused on serving as Christ served, on welcoming folks in, because that s what you do for family. The bounty of backpacks headed to QC Family Tree! In reality, the goal of 120 backpacks was a lofty one. How would Providence respond? The answer? Overwhelmingly. You gave 145 backpacks, and members of our Missions Committee presented the filled bags to QC Family Tree at a special family dinner in August. Equally impressive is the Providence response to our monthly Missions Collection of school supplies. The WMU s collection table was filled to overflowing and required an additional surface to hold all the goodies. When Nancy Mitchell began laying out the supplies for our Burmese and Rama Road Tutoring friends to go shopping, there was an impressive display of everything our young students needed to have a successful start to their school year. The plea was given. The call was answered. You did it, Providence. And there are so many people whose lives are changed for the better as a result. Thank you! CONNECTIONS 5
MUSIC MINISTRY Something for Everyone! The Music Ministry is preparing for another great year! From our youngest voices to the most experienced musicians, we are ready to help grow musical talent for worship at Providence. Growing the love of God through music in children, the most precious gift of creation is the foundation of Growing in Grace, the curriculum we use for our children s choirs. The music is scripturally-based, and we engage the children in multiple styles as we learn about the love of God through music. Our goal is to teach children to love music while learning music skills that we share as we lead in worship. Children s music is offered Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm - 6:30pm during the school year. Preschool Music Experience for Three s Room 1420 Children s Minister Julia Wright leads this group. Our Threes are introduced to singing as a group, and enjoy movement activities, rhythm instruments, and games. Our youngest musicians are always excited to share what they have learned at the Angel Breakfast and on Children s Day. Cherub Choir Room 1205 Carrie Query will be taking the helm with our four year olds this year. The Fours continue to work together as a group, learning basic music concepts like steady beat, high-low, fast-slow, etc. They also participate in the Angel Breakfast and Children s Day, as well as Hanging of the Green and the End of Year Concert. Julia Wright Carrie Query Music Makers Room 2210 June Hall is the leader of this group of kindergartners. The curriculum is sequentially developed, so these children are really beginning to develop their musical skills through rhythm and melody. They occasionally join the school-aged children for worship participation, and always sing for the Angel Breakfast, Children s Day, Hanging of the Green, and the End of Year Concert. Children June Hall Trinity Singers Room 2232 Our 1st and 2nd grade choir is under the direction of Karen Wright. These children are getting into more serious study of music skills and are being prepared to be worship leaders. With a combination of small group activities to re-enforce skills and singing in the large group, they are advancing their musicality. Trinity Singers participate in Hanging of the Green, Palm Sunday, Children s Day, and the End of Year Concert. Young Musicians Room 2306 Under the direction of Debra Wallace, these 3rd - 5th graders are worship leaders. Children continue to develop their musical skills as we work toward our goal of enabling them to follow a musical score as they reach Middle School Choir. In 2016-2017, we will represent Providence at the annual Metropolitan Music Ministries service on September 25th. We lead in worship at least once a semester, and participate in Hanging of the Green, Palm Sunday, Children s Day, and the End of Year Concert. We also attend the Raise a Song children s choir festival in the spring at Camp Caraway. Karen Wright Debra Wallace Children s Bells (4th - 5th Grades) Room 2217 Please contact Debra Wallace to enroll your child in this group! 6
Student Choirs Student choirs are divided between Middle School and High School students. They perform during Hanging of the Green, Baccalaureate Sunday and other worship services throughout the year. Opportunities for music and worship are provided through Festival by the Sea in Myrtle Beach, SC and the annual high school choir tour. Rehearsals will be on Sundays and will be paired with Student Ministry engagement opportunities. Rehearsals are structured in sessions that will allow students to participate without the burden of a long term commitment. All students are always welcomed! These choirs are directed by Rev. Timothy Hill and accompanied by Diann Clark. They rehearse in the Lowell Dotson Music Suite beginning in October. Contact Timothy Hill if you have questions or want to learn more. MUSIC MINISTRY Our Student Choirs lead worship! Student Handbells will be directed by Debra Wallace. More information to come. Adult Music These choirs are directed by Rev. Timothy Hill and accompanied by Diann Clark. Sanctuary Choir leads the 11:00am worship service with traditional choral anthems and hymns. The group rehearses in the Lowell Dotson Music Suite every Wednesday evening from 7:15pm until 9:00pm. Join us for our special OPEN HOUSE, Wednesday, September 7th. We ll enjoy lots of food, fun and fellowship, and we ll listen to this year s choir Christmas selections! Adult Ensemble is an auditioned group that sings for special services and events. Contact the Music Ministry office for details! Encore Singers visit local nursing homes and retirement centers once a Sanctuary Choir on Sunday Morning month and share their music and smiles with residents. They also lead worship during the year. They rehearse Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Lowell Dotson Music Suite. Combined choir presenting Vivaldi s Gloria Special Music Worship Services The Music Ministry at Providence Baptist Church has a long history of presenting great music to its members and the community. Over the years, Providence has welcomed groups such as the African Encore Singers have a great time together! Children s Choir, the Army Chorus, the Brethren and many others. In addition, our Sanctuary Choir offers enriching and inspiring Major works for the Advent and Easter seasons. For more information contact Tim Hill at 704.366.4030x123 (thill@providencebc.org), Diann Clark at 704.366.4030x122 (dclark@providencebc.org), Leigh Ann Hughes at 704.366.4030x121 (lhughes@providencebc.org) or Debra Wallace at (debrabwallace2241@gmail.com). CONNECTIONS 7
CHILDREN S MINISTRY Faith Formation for Children It is time to begin a new year of Christian education. Providence offers many opportunities for children to grow in their faith. Each Sunday we offer age-graded classes for Bible study for children. In these groups, children begin learning basic theological concepts and familiar Bible stories. Through Bible learning activities, children are guided to love and follow Jesus. On Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm until 6:30pm, children have the opportunity to learn through music. We believe that learning to sing our faith is vital to a child s spiritual development. Beginning at age two, children are invited to be a part of a group that sings and learns musical concepts. Children begin by learning familiar songs like Jesus Loves Me and God is so Good. As they grow, they learn hymns, and classical songs and anthems. Also on Wednesdays from 6:30pm until 7:15 pm, children explore missions in our world through: Mission Friends (ages 3, 4, and 5), Girls in Action (Grades 1-5) and Royal Ambassadors (Grades 1-5). Through these programs, children learn to give, pray for and support missionaries as they do God s work around the world. Through participating each week in these three programs, children learn to extend their arms around the world. As Christ s followers, we are called to reach out in grace and share God s love with all peoples. Beyond these programs, children learn faith at home from their parents. The modeling and teaching of parents is powerful as children receive a strong foundation of faith. Weekday Education Director Search We are so grateful for the Weekday Education Director search committee. This team of people will be working diligently to find our new Weekday Education Director. Pat them on the back the next time you see one of them! Kaitlyn Bensch Katie Iams Shari Carriker Pam Morton Kristen Hendrix Kathy Sparks David Honeycutt David Jordan 8
Wide Open We have found that being a teenager these days often means keeping a busy schedule. Each fall, as we begin our new school year, we carve out some time to get away as a group in the mountains for the weekend to worship, pray, do small groups, have fun and be in community. Our Theme this year is Wide Open and is taken from the verses 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 (the Message). All students are invited to join us. STUDENT LIFE Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm Middle School: Fusion in the 8th Grade Classroom High School: Choose your study from adult classes Middle School Fall Retreat When: September 9-11, 2016 Where: Camp Awanita Cost: $195 Sign up: /students High School Fall Retreat When: September 31 - October 2, 2016 Where: Camp Bob at Kanuga Conference Center Cost: $195 Sign up: /students Camp Bob Our service campaign was so successful last year we are are doing it again. Our students will be volunteering with local agencies on projects within our community and at Providence. Each activity will be initiated and led by one of (or a small group of) our high school students. The students will serve as the main point of contact for the project and will work with the Student Ministry Office to facilitate each event. Here s How: In order to receive any PBC funding for mission trips, students must complete at least 4 of the 8 Mission Day activities from now until May 2017. Each opportunity has a 4-hour commitment. Students must serve the entire day to get credit for that day. Students must sign up (online or on the youth hall bulletin board) the Sunday prior to the event. (This ensures we have enough work, supplies, etc., to go around.) Here s When: Sunday, October 9: Crop Walk (lead Student TBA) Sunday, November 19: PBC Missions Committee Refugee Event (lead student TBA) Saturday, December 2 Here s Who: Contact Andy Smith with questions at 704.763.9475 or asmith@providencebc.org to sign up today. CONNECTIONS 9
2017 DEACON NOMINEES These Providence members have been nominated to the 2017 Class of Deacons. Deacon Elections will be held Sunday, October 2nd. We will elect 16 deacons and four alternates. Prayerfully consider your choices. Garo Aghjayan Steven Allison Cindy Brooks Stephen Brown Susan Cannon Mike Freeland Tim Good John Hall Tracey Hall Ed Hedrick Ashley Honeycutt Ann Long-Jones Mike Martin Jane McCoy Seth McKinney Jason Mercer Marlyn Morton Linda Mullis Caroletta Partain Craig Wanek 10
FELLOWSHIP Primetimers Gear Up! It s that time of year again... Mark your calendar for Primetimers! Thursday, September 15th $7.00 per person Young Pros Pub Theology (Every 3rd Monday) @ Leroy Fox Monday, September 19th 6:45pm Join us for good food, fellowship and great entertainment. Be serenaded by Matt Blackwell, who will be accompanied by his mother Sandra Blackwell. Remember! It s the third Thursday of the each month! RSVP Deadline is Sunday, September 11th. Call 704.366.4030x211 to make your reservation. Happy Birthday, MOMs Group! You Are Invited! Thursday, September 8th at 9:30am in the Upstairs Parlor In 1996, a group of mothers decided to meet for fellowship, learning and growth. Today, celebrating 20 years of ministry, MOMs Group is still ministering to mothers who need a place of support and grace! MOMs has thrived under the leadership of very capable young mothers: Lisa Daniels, Jamie Pittman, Summer Sneed, Carrie Query, Mary Catherine Dees, Sarah Blackwell, Kelly Perrone, and Kristen Hendrix. This year we welcome the leadership of Heather Cochran and Liz Ross. To celebrate God s goodness in giving us 20 years of ministry, we re having a birthday party. Special Guest Timothy Hill Questions? Call Randy Ballard at 704.366.4030x133. Open House for Choir Wednesday, September 7th at 7:15pm in the Lowell Dotson Music Suite Lots of food, fun and fellowship. JOIN US! All are welcome! Want to know more? Call Timothy Hill at 704.366.4030x123. Join us on Thursday, September 8th at 9:30am in the upstairs Parlor for this special event! CONNECTIONS 11
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Health Ministry Blood Pressure Checks 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Breakfast Thanks! Many thanks to those who generously provided Hot Donuts Now and warm greetings each Sunday morning this summer. You brought much joy and fellowship to your Providence family!! Meet Eles Schmidt (LPN), your friendly volunteer nurse. Eles (pronounced EE-lis) will help us be healthier by monitoring blood pressure. She will be available in the Rotunda (Room 1101) to offer advice and a friendly smile. Eles attended Roper Hospital School of Practical Nursing (Charleston, SC) then worked for Roper Hospital for 30 years. Eles is married to Gordon and is the mother of Alvin (both Providence members). Gordon and Eles also have a daughter Susan who lives in Aiken, SC with her family. September MISSIONS COLLECTION We are collecting toothpaste for the NC Women s Prison inmates. This is a part of the NC WMU s Red Box Prison Ministry. Also called Cheer in a Box, this small shoe box filled with toiletries may be the only Christmas gift these women receive. Give generously! Any kind; 6-9 oz tubes. Collection location in the hallway of the Crouch Fellowship Hall. Individuals Donna Eason Martha Haigler Marion Humphries Richard Landers Jay and Julia Wright Margie Wylie Deacons Dotson Family Frame Family Ballard Family Hughes Family Shoemaker Family Sunday School Classes Agape Christian Partners Covenant Esther Fellowship Friendship Immanuel Joy Kerygma Koinonia Martha Iley Ruakh Sharing Synago Tried, True, Trusted Won by One In Sympathy Judy Orman and family in the loss of her father James C. Poole on August 2nd. Teresa Moore in the loss of her uncle Kelly King on August 6th. John Spikes in the loss of his sister Robbie Spikes Ness on August 28th. 12
MISSIONS Rama Road Tutoring Tutoring Time! The Providence Baptist Church Rama Road Tutoring Program needs volunteers! 100 VOLUNTEERS! Be someone s hero today! Sign up NOW and CHANGE A LIFE! Sign up in your Sunday School class rooms or in the Rotunda. Call Dorothy Welling 704.366.3568 or Mary Ann Crouch at 704.364.0441. WMU Service Project Tuesday, September 6th 10:30am Nalley Missions Center We will assemble 800 sandwiches for Urban Ministry. Lunch will be provided. The Connie Andrews Prayer Group will not meet until October. Put on Your Walking Shoes! 2016 CHARLOTTE CROP HUNGER WALK Sunday, October 16th! Get the Charlotte CROP WALK on your calendar! Be on the lookout for sign-ups and ways you can support this great cause. The coordinators are hard at work to make this a winning event! Questions? Coordinators David Pyatt 704.778.0254 or email at dpyatt45@yahoo.com Jay Wright 704.526.8187 or email at jfamily11507@gmail.com Fellowship AND Missions A winning combination! Women s Mission Trip to NYC October 19th - 23rd Calling all ladies of Providence! Join the company of other Providence women as you serve and sight-see together. You will make a difference in NYC, and you ll have fun doing it. Want to know more? Call Randy Ballard at 704.366.4030x133. CONNECTIONS 13
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE New Members and Child Dedication Jane Jane Luan and Peter Luan joined Providence on August 21st. They transfer their membership from the Chinese Ministry at Carmel Baptist Church in Charlotte. Claudia Carpenter joined Providence on August 21st. She is joining by confession of personal faith and will be baptised in the coming days! Monette Gossett joined on August 21st. She is transferring her membership from St. John s Baptist Church in Charlotte. Kevin and Jane Caldwell joined on August 21st. They are transferring their membership from Carmel Baptist Church in Charlotte. Jane is Michael Aycock s sister. Courtney Selik Scoggin was dedicated on August 28th. He was born on August 7th, 2015 and is the son of Matt and Lexi Scoggin. Matt and Lexi chose the following verse for Selik: I heareby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NRSV) 14
Metropolitan Music Ministries Thirty-first Annual Celebration of Music in Worship A Service of Sacred Music Sunday, September 25th at 6:00pm Providence Baptist Church Sanctuary Reception following the service All are welcome SPECIAL INFO Dr. Martha S. Iley and Ginger G. Wyrick, directors Diann Clark, organist Featured Choirs: Providence Baptist Church Children s Choir Providence Baptist Church Men s Quartet Festival Singers Providence United Methodist Church Encore Choir St. Alban s Episcopal Choir Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Chancel Choir Choir of Choral Directors Visit MMM s website at www.metromusicministries.org or call 704-529-1616 for information. ON RECORD - August 28, 2016 Worship Total: 426 Christian Stewardship Average Weekly Requirement *$42,823 *The average weekly requirement is the annual budget of $2,226,774 divided by 52 weeks. Revenue and Expenses Projected 2016 $2,226,774 Revenue Through 8/28 $1,242,997 Expenses Through 8/28 $1,339,168 Deficit Through 8/28 - $96,171 This Month: Deacon on Call: 704.366.4030x147 August 31 - September 6: Tim Dukes September 7-13: Bob Gaskin September 14-20: Bill Griffin September 21-27: Hunter Cook September 28 - October 4: David Miller Minister on Call: September 4: Randy Ballard (704.650.9449) September 11: Julia Wright (704.458.3710) September 18: Richard Landers (704.608.3371) September 25: David Jordan (704.724.2766) October 2: Timothy Hill (704.641.4270) CONNECTIONS 15
Postmaster, Send Address Corrections to: Connections 4921 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28211-4002 connections USPS 979-940 Published monthly plus two special editions in April and October. Providence Baptist Church 4921 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28211-4002 704.366.2784 Periodicals Postage PAID Charlotte, NC USPS 979-940 Wednesday Studies Begin Wednesday, September 7th Various Classrooms MOMs Group Birthday Thursday, September 8th at 9:30am Upstairs Parlor Primetimers Luncheon Thursday, September 15th at 11:00am Crouch Fellowship Hall Canipe Welcome Breakfast Sunday, September 25th 7:30am - 9:30am Next Connections is October 1, 2016. Deadline for submitting articles, photos, announcements, etc, is Noon, Thursday, September 15th. Articles should be 350 words or less. Email your submissions to: ssneed@providencebc.org. Thank you! LIKE US on FACEBOOK! Providence Baptist Church - Charlotte, NC FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @pbccommunity Crouch Fellowship Hall Check Out Our Website! Mailing Address: 4921 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28211-4002 Telephone contact:: Media Ministry 704.366.4030 x127 Email contact: Connections@providencebc.org