What's Happening

HOW TO CONTACT US

Preschool-770-460-3034
provprek@bellsouth.net

Mothers Morning Out-770-719-0405
Peb01@bellsouth.net

Dial 770-719-8800, then:

Prayer Team
provpray@bellsouth.net

Newsletter:
provnews@bellsouth.net

Rhonda Crowther, x2221
Wednesday Night Supper Reservations

provrc@bellsouth.net

Leslie Lunsford, x. 2211
Administrative Assistant
provll@bellsouth.net

Rebecca McLaren
Adult & Connection Ministries
provconnect@bellsouth.net

Kathi Sewak, x. 2209
Children’s Ministries
provkids@bellsouth.net

Brent Ritter, x. 2218
Youth Ministries
provbr@bellsouth.net

Sharon Dauchot, x. 2219
Bookkeeper
provsd@bellsouth.net

Stacy Fisher, x. 2216
Business Administrator
provsf@bellsouth.net

Barbee Vosecky
Children’s Choirs & Worship Ministry
bvosecky@earthlink.net

Dianne DeVane, Adult Choir provdd@bellsouth.net

Warren Huddleston, x. 2229
Senior Minister provwh@bellsouth.net

Worship Information

Worship Times Each Sunday:

8:45 & 11:11 a.m. Traditional Worship

10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Adult Ministries

Women of Faith

September 26 & 27th at Philips Arena. Tickets are $65-119. Registration will begin soon.

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 and Wednesdays. Thank you to all those who made the café possible through their vision, generosity, dedication, hard work, creativity and enthusiasm.

Alpha

If you have taken Alpha we need you to make this fall's Alpha course a success. Hosts, Co-Hosts, and Task Force Members are needed to support the Directors. If you have been through Alpha and want to help Providence "Connect people to God and each other" THIS is the place to be. Email rebeccamclaren@comcast.net to be part of the team. Training begins May 17th.

Square Foot Ministry Yard Sale

Got stuff? SFM is now accepting: toys, linens, furniture, jewelry, small appliances, knick-knacks, yard tools, exercise/sporting equipment and household goods. No clothing, shoes, Christmas decorations, mattresses/box springs unless they are part of a bedroom set. Please call Jeff Williams at 404-386-3779 to make arrangements to receive your donation. All proceeds will go toward funding the 2008 Blitz Build.

VBS Volunteers Needed

Come have fun while you help with Vacation Bible School June 2nd-6th 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Rising 6th graders-adults can help. Forms are at Connection Corner. For questions email Karen at edkins@comcast.net.

Sometimes It's Hard to Ask for Help

We're brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We think it is a sign of weakness if we ask for help, so we keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that's not God's plan. Galatians 6:2 says "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." God wants us to care for others--and allow others to care for us in our time of need. If you're sad or struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask for help. Stephen Ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It's confidential too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders: Eve Hanie (770-460-5312) or Beth Burns-Craig (770-719-0423) Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!

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 provprayer@bellsouth.net

DivorceCare

This biblically based 13 week program for help and healing from separation or divorce is seeking leaders for teams that will facilitate weekly classes. If you are divorced and feel led to help others rebuild their lives, please pray about this opportunity. There will be 90 minute training sessions this summer for the first class on August 19th. Please call Barbara Hudson (678.773.4656); Kevin McCormick (770.891.1177) or Rebecca McLaren (770-755-1863). You will be blessed as you see the healing process at work!

A new class begins Tuesday, August 19th 6:30-8:30 p.m. in F-12. Please call Barbara Hudson (678.773.4656) or Kevin McCormick (770.891.1177) for information or to get on the list to attend the class.

Adult Sunday School

8:45AM- The Connectors - Sermon Discussion Group

10:00AM- Friends In Christ -study of Jude

WWJD-“God’s Health Plan” begins May 11th for four weeks

Farsiders-new study starts in a few weeks

Pathfinders-12 Ordinary Men & 12 Extraordinary Women of the Bible

B.A.S.I.C.-Max Lucado’s Life Lessons: 1 & 2 Titus and Timothy

11:11AM- The Bridge-Sermon Discussion Group

11:11-Open Door-Andy Stanley’s “The Best Questions Ever” begins May 18th

ProvKids Children’s Info

**Important Note**

All children must be checked in the new 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!

Final Journey 32 & Project 54 for the school year

Second-fifth graders, no meeting May 11th due to Mother’s Day. Be here May 18th for the special year-end blowout before summer! We will cook out, play water games & have a special send-off for 5th graders! Plan now to attend! Parents need to check-in/out at the Welcome Desk in the children's wing and pay $3 for dinner. It's a great time of fellowship & fun.

SuperBook Olympics: back by popular demand!

We will host another SuperBook Olympics this summer during the 10am Sunday school hour. Children will brush up on their Bible knowledge and compete for “the Gold!” Dedicated coaches, scorekeepers, referees and secretarial help are needed to make this a fun and exciting summer event! Please contact Kimberley Beatty 770-716-9347 if you are interested.

MMO, Preschool and Kindergarten Registration

Register now for the 2008-2009 school year. For more info on prek-k classes, call Cheryl White at 770-460-3034 or email provprek@bellsouth.net. For info on MMO, call Patricia Bates at 770-719-0405

VBS Leaders Meetings

“Power Lab-Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power” June 2-6

This year's Vacation Bible School is “Power Lab, Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power,” which promises to be one of the most fun weeks of the year. We are taking volunteer sign-ups now. Please request on the application which area you'd most prefer to serve. If you are crafty and would like to help prepare decorations please contact Kathi Sewak at provkids@bellsouth.net.

VBS Training Luncheon May 18

There will be a training luncheon for all VBS station leaders following the 11:11 am service next week. Please meet in “The Wave” room in the children's building.

The LordWalk: 10a.m. Sunday School for Kids

Sunday school has become an unforgettable Faith Adventure for K-5th grade children. The name of the curriculum is “Workshop Zone.” The different workshops are: Storytelling, Science and Nature Exploration, Movie Clips, Games, Art, Drama & Puppetry, Missions, Computers. During each four-week unit the kids will attend four different workshops then switch to the other four workshops the next month. Each leader will sign up to teach four weeks at a time. Stay tuned for information about the 2008-9 school year. Please contact Kathi Sewak for more information.

“The Wave” Kids Worship at 11:11 a.m. Sundays

This worship service at 11:11 a.m. is especially tailored to children with live music, DVD lessons, skits and activities focused on teaching valuable life lessons to strengthen their relationships with God and others. Sign your child in before you go to worship or Sunday School.

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

Providence UMC sponsors

Cub Scout Pack 201 and Boy Scout Troop 201. Find out more about these organizations from John DiVergilio, Troop 201, 770-631-6438 or Stephanie Allen, Pack 201, 770-719-8186.

Creative Arts Ministry

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord...

Are you hiding your talents under a bushel? Do you have a musical talent you can share with the church? Do you have an instrument gathering dust somewhere in a closet? Do you wish you could sing with a group, learn to play handbells or be a part of an instrumental group? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Providence needs you! Please fill out the Musical Abilities Survey located in the lobby at Connection Corner and we will contact you.

Handbells

Senior Highs-Adults-meet in room 110 at 4:30 p.m. Sundays for rehearsal. If you need more info, contact Handbell Director Doug McKibbin at rngldr30228@msn.com or 770-471-2776.

Adult Choir Sundays

Rehearsal this Sunday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dianne DeVane at provdd@bellsouth.net. As always, we join together to sing His praise!

Women's Ensemble

The Women's Ensemble meets Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. Please join us!

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@earthlink.net for info.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sound/powerpoint technicians for Sunday morning rotation. Barbee Vosecky at bvosecky@earthlink.net

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

Bulletin boards-work with Adult/Connection Ministries to keep bulletin boards updated/informative/creative

Cook team for youth-Sundays once each month-contact Brent at provbr@bellsouth.net