WHAT'S HAPPENING

From Dan Colwell, Administrative Council Chair

I am excited to tell you that after much thought, conversation, information gathering and prayer, your Administrative Council voted on August 24 in favor of making the shift to 1 traditional and 2 contemporary worship services as of January 9, 2011. Contemporary worship will be at 9 & 11:11 a.m. with Traditional Worship at 10am. Children will have Sunday School at 9 & 11:11a.m. with Adventure Bay Kids’ Worship at 10a.m.; Students and Adults will have Sunday school at 9, 10 and 11:11a.m.

You will be hearing and seeing much more about the change in the coming months as we get ready to make this transition a successful one. As we look forward to celebrating our 15th Anniversary on September 12th, we can also look forward to an exciting new year for the Providence church family as we continue to reach out to those in our community who are seeking Him.

I thank all of you for your input, support, enthusiasm and passion for Christ as we continue in God’s ministry through Providence UMC. Please contact me or any member of Administrative Council if you have any questions.

In His Service,
Dan Colwell

Welcome New Members!

Providence UMC welcomes Travis Hooker & Christy Thompson; Lisa Freeman, Andrew Freeman;
Josh & Noelle Oates, Kirsten, Denver and Ashlyn Oates.
If you are thinking about joining the church family, please see Warren or email DeDe at dblackston@provumc.com

Celebration Sunday

Plan to be here for a day of worship, praise and celebration as we give thanks for 15 years in His ministry through Providence UMC.
The children’s choirs will sing at 10 & 11:11 a.m., we’ll have Faith Legacy blessings for families in our church who have taken the first session of classes, and the UMC Worship & Arts Camp teens will share special music. Stay after the 11:11 a.m. service for a picnic; you pick up a pan this Sunday and bring it back on the 12th with a side dish or dessert and we’ll do the rest. There will be games for the family, fun for the kids and music for all.

Missions Sunday

Check out the tables in the lobby on September 19 to see how you can serve in our community or in Atlanta. There are projects
for all ages, so each member of your family can find their place to give to those in need.

Faith Legacy is a DVD based curriculum led by Warren and Camilla to help families grow spiritually in their homes. Parents meet for three 1-1 ½ sessions with other parents who have kids the same age. At the completion of each session, children receive a blessing and a blessing object in worship. Watch for more information over the summer and go to www.kidskountpublishing.com to read about it.

Contact Leslie at llunsford@provumc.com for info or to sign up.

Class & blessing dates are as follows:

Prayer Team
Provpray@provumc.com

Newsletter:
provnews@provumc.com

Each Sunday:
9:00 & 11:11 a.m. Traditional Worship
10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
“Adventure Bay” Worship
at 11:11 a.m. for K-5th
in the Wave Room of the Children’s Building
Exuro Youth Worship for Grades 6-12 from 5:00-7:00pm

Sunday school:
Adults 9:00, 10:00 & 11:11 a.m.
6th-12th grade students 10 & 11:11 a.m.
k-5th graders 10:00 a.m.

Nursery: for newborns – 3 yrs.
Available during all worship services
Children’s Church: prek – 1st grade
are dismissed to children’s church during
9 & 11:11 am worship.

Adult Ministries

Look to the Lord and His strength;
seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4

Biblical Holidays 3 Week Study
Learn about the Jewish fall festivals of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and Christ's relationship to them. Classes will be led by Lisa Wagner and will meet Wednesday Sept. 15, 22 & 29, 6:30-7:30pm in room 105. Whether the kids are in choir or you’re just looking for a short term study, drop in for a great time of discussion as we delve into the foundation of Christianity. Email Leslie at llunsford@provumc.com for info.

The Middle East Conflict & Its Origins
This 8-week class will be led by John Lane, a Woodward Academy history teacher and retired military officer. The class will meet Wednesdays beginning October 27 at 6:30 in F-13 and is open to all. Email Stacy Smith at smithstacydmd@bellsouth.net if you plan to attend.

Candles & Carols
At the traditional worship service on Christmas Eve Providence will present Candles and Carols, a candlelight Advent journey
celebrating the traditional themes of hope, peace, joy and love, culminating in the birth of Christ. If you love singing Christmas
carols but do not have the time to be a full-time choir member this is for you! Rehearsals begin September 26th at 5:15. For info contact Dianne ddevane@provumc.com. All are welcome!

2 New Sunday Morning Classes:
Single Adult or Parent of a Teen?
If you are widowed, divorced, separated, single by choice, alone due to military deployment or your significant other does not attend church, tell us if you’d be interested in being part of a new Sunday class. If you want to meet with other parents of teens on Sunday mornings, this group is also now forming. These classes will meet at 11:11am now and 10am beginning January 9th. Need info? Email llunsford@provumc.com.

Men’s Ministry Breakfast
Be here at 8am on Saturday, September 11th for great food, fellowship & a short program. Contact Tom Nolan at tom.nolan@chick-fil-a.com.

DivorceCare
Providence UMC and Heritage Christian Church offer a fall 13-week DivorceCare class and DivorceCare for Kids for children 5 -12 years old. The classes meet in The Brick building at HCC on Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm at 2130 Redwine Road in Fayetteville. Free workbooks and childcare will be provided. If you cannot attend the fall session, plan to be at Providence for the spring session beginning in January.

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are two of the most painful and stressful experiences you'll ever face. DivorceCare can help you confront these many challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. DivorceCare for Kids has specially trained leaders to help children recover from the hurt of divorce and foster communication between the parent and child during this sad time. You don't have to go through this alone, please join us so your healing process can begin. If you are interested in signing up or just want more info, please call Barbara Hudson (678-773-4656); Charlie Penny (678-570-7775); or Wendy & Tim Peterson (678-977-1499). If you want to enroll your child in DivorceCare for Kids or want more information please contact Mike Conaway at mikeconaway@heritagechristian.org

Connection Cafe
Stop by the café the next time you are at Providence--get a cup of coffee, find a book or share fellowship on Sundays.

Stephen Ministry
Are you interested in sharing your gifts of compassion, empathy and encouragement with others? We will be offering a Stephen Ministry training class on Wednesday nights beginning in September. Contact Carol Axford at carolaxford@comcast.net or Karen Post at kkjpost@gmail.com for more info. We’ll have information in the lobby in August, so check it out and decide if you would like to be part of this team.

Are You Experiencing the Blues?
Stephen Ministers are members of Providence who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to people who are facing a crisis or simply going through a difficult time. Your Stephen Minister will meet with you as needed for around an hour to listen to you, care for you, pray with and for you, and provide emotional and spiritual encouragement. Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers, women are matched with female Stephen Ministers. To find out more about how you or someone you know could be matched with a Stephen Minister, talk with Carol Axford 678-461-2623 or Karen Post 770-461-6320.

Providence Prayer Team
If prayer is one of your spiritual gifts, the Providence prayer team needs you. We are expanding our ministry to include monthly prayer services, weekly altar attendants and pastoral prayer. If you have questions, would like to volunteer or have a prayer request, please email the prayer team at provpray@bellsouth.net

Children’s Ministry Info
Move up Day is August 15!

Sand Dollar Store open the last Sunday of each month
(Next Date: September 26)

Every Sunday at 11:11 a.m.:
Adventure Bay...
kids’ worship in the Wave!

**Important Note**
All children must be checked in the security system when being left for any activity in the children's building. This is a very important aspect of “Safe Sanctuaries.” We appreciate your cooperation and patience!

If you sign your child in to Parent Pager at 10a.m. the Children’s Ministry will automatically move your child from The Lordwalk Sunday school to Adventure Bay worship, so you can go to worship or Sunday School or have some coffee in the Connection Café.

There are many volunteer positions from teaching & shepherding to greeting & data entry. Check out the sign-up board in the lobby of the children's building and "get hooked" today. Time invested in kids is never wasted!

“Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19

10a.m. Sunday School for Kids
This year’s curriculum will be all about how kids can change the world with “David the Boy,” “Feeding the 5,000” and “In the Manger” for lessons through the end of the calendar year. Sunday school is an unforgettable Faith Adventure for K-5th grade children. The different workshops are: Whales’ Tales (Storytelling), Seaside Studio (Art), Fish.net (Computers), Fish Bowl (Games), Star Fish (Drama), Fish & Clips (Movies) and Lighthouse Lab (Science). For parents of infants-toddlers, the rooms are The Hatchery, Toddlers by the Sea and Fins & Grins. During each four-week unit the kids will attend four different workshops then switch to the other four workshops the next month.


10:00 a.m. If you have a infant-5th grade child, or if your children are grown and out of the house, there’s a place for you! If your gift is not in working directly with children, you can work behind a desk or greet parents as they arrive to drop off or pick up their children. Sign up for one four-week slot in the lobby of the children’s building. Please contact Kathi Sewak for more information: ksewak@provumc.com

All 3 years-5th grade children are invited to be here Wednesdays during the school year. Email Barbee at bvosecky@provumc.com with all of your contact information, your child’s name and age.

Choirs meet weekly according to the Fayette County school calendar

This worship service at 11:11 a.m. is especially tailored to children with live music, lessons, skits and activities focused on teaching Bible lessons to strengthen their relationships with God and others. They meet the Captain, First Mate, Pirate, Tourist & “High Tide” worship band, earn “sand dollars” to redeem for treasure, and learn from Coconut the Monkey.

If you sign your child in to Parent Pager at 10a.m. Children’s Ministry volunteers will automatically move your child from The Lordwalk Sunday school to Adventure Bay worship, so you can go to worship or Sunday School or have some coffee in the Connection Café.

3-4 years Rm. 303
K-5th grade Rm. 313

Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm
for Grades 3-5 during the school year. Starts September 12th

Scouting
Providence sponsors Cub Scout Pack 201 and Boy Scout Troop 201. Find out more about these organizations from
Troop 201:Mike Warren, mcwarren23@comcast.net
Pack 201: Brook Hamilton bhamilton@bonlalum.com

Many Girl Scout and Brownie troops also meet at Providence.
Call the church office for information.

The adult choir – participates in traditional worship and leads congregational singing. Special music is based upon seasons or sermon topics.

A small adult ensemble – participates in traditional worship and special church programs. ProvPraise sings a variety of Christian music (Contemporary, Traditional, Southern Gospel) with accompaniment tracks. Membership is by audition only.

A small adult ensemble – participates in traditional worship. Grace Notes sings traditional music, many pieces are more difficult and require a more advanced knowledge of music. Membership is by audition only.

Women’s Ensemble is open to all women and meets on Wednesday mornings for rehearsal.  This group also sings on a rotating schedule.

Men’s Choir
This new group meets on first and third Mondays at 7pm in the choir room. Contact Doug McKibbin at rngldr@comcast.net

Senior Highs-Adults meet in room 110 at 4:00 p.m. Sundays for rehearsal during the school calendar year. If you need more info, contact Handbell Director, Doug McKibbin at rngldr@comcast.net

Service Opportunity in Creative Arts Ministries

Sound and powerpoint technicians on Sunday mornings: if you enjoy being behind the scenes in a technical job, this is for you. Senior high-adults are on a rotation. Contact Barbee Vosecky at bvosecky@provumc.com for info.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sound/powerpoint technicians for Sunday morning rotation. Barbee Vosecky at bvosecky@provumc.com

If you have the gift of helps and hospitality, our Meals Ministry needs you! We provide meals to those in need whether it’s a new baby, an illness, a death in the family. Please email Jill Neal at jill@mediamacros.com or Chrissy O’Neal at maoceo@comcast.net