What's Happening

Worship Information

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


Sunday school:

Adults 8:45, 10 & 11:11 a.m.

6th-12th grade students 10 & 11:11 a.m.

k-5th graders 10:00 a.m.

This Week at Providence UMC:

Sunday, August 9th

This Sunday is the start of the new school year schedule for Exuro Youth Ministry: 6:00-8:15 p.m.

Adult Ministries

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

New Young Adult Sunday School Class

Begins August 30th in F-13. This class will be led by Kevin Barnes and Matt McCord. If you are 18-35, check it out!

Women’s Beth Moore Bible Study

“A Heart like His,” a study of the life of David, begins September 13th. Classes will meet 5:00-7:00 p.m. Contact Donna McFall at pmcfall@comcast.net for info and to sign up.

Women’s Wednesday morning Study

“The Power of a Positive Mom,” by Karol Ladd will be led by Amy Burnett on Wednesdays 9:15-11:15 a.m. beginning August 26th. Contact Amy at amyburnett@bellsouth.net to get on the list.

Men’s Disciple Class

Billy Watts will lead this class throughout the school year. The first 10 week short study will be a New Testament overview from the Disciple series of curriculum. Email Billy at ptcac@msn.com to get on the list for the class which will meet Wednesdays 6:45-8:45 p.m. beginning August 19th.

Ladies’ Community Bible Study (CBS)

Class meets Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. This year’s study, “Acts of the Apostles” begins Friday September 11th. Nursery, children’s & juniors programs available. Homeschoolers welcome! Contact Janet Jeffares at jeffares4@bellsouth.net or 770-632-8757.

DivorceCare & DC4K

A new class begins Monday, August 17th. If you are separated or newly divorced please consider coming to the class. DivorceCare is a 13-week Biblically based, friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through this alone. You do not need to be a member of this church to participate. There are no costs involved and free child-care is available. We meet every Monday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Room F-13 at Providence. To sign up or if you have any questions please call Barbara Hudson (678.773.4656) or Phil Coe (770.719.9363).

We will be partnering with PTCUMC and All Saints Anglican to offer classes throughout the week so think about when you want to take Alpha to get answers to your questions about Christianity! Classes will be:

Sunday mornings 8:30-10:00 a.m.-all adults. Class begins September 13
Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m. ladies’ only. Class begins September 16
Breakfast and childcare provided.
PTCUMC Sundays 4-6 p.m. beginning September 13
Light snack and childcare provided. Call 770-487-6499 for info.
All Saints Anglican Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Childcare provided. Call 770-486-5374 for info.

For more info about Alpha at Providence UMC, contact Helene Cox at hcox628@bellsouth.net

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.

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 Eve Hanie (770-460-5312).

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

Adult Sunday School

8:45 AM

Sermon discussion class using previous week’s sermon

10:00AM

Friends In Christ – studying “The Shack”

WWJD – Nooma series videos for July

Farsiders –Begins DVD series “Life Rules” by Andy Stanley this week

Pathfinders - New Testament Parables from the Backside

B.A.S.I.C. – Nooma video series

11:11AM

The Bridge - Sermon Discussion Group

Open Door - Andy Stanley’s “Breakaway” series

Jars of Clay - Bible study on Luke

Children’s Ministry Info

August 9th-SuperBook Olympics Closing Ceremonies 10:00 a.m.
August 16th-Move up Day! Come meet your LordWalk teacher at 10:00 a.m.
August 23rd-LordWalk Rotation begins for 10:00 a.m. Sunday school
           3rd Grade Bibles presented at 11:11 a.m. worship
           SONAR begins 5:00-7:00 p.m. for 3rd-5th Graders
August 30th-Sand Dollar Store opens for the last Sunday of each month
Every Sunday at 11:11 a.m.: kids’ Adventure Bay worship in the Wave!

**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!

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!

3rd Grade Bibles

Bibles presented at 11:11 a.m. worship on August 23rd Email your child’s full name to Kathi at ksewak@provumc.com

Children’s Ministry t-shirts

Get your t-shirt today—just $10 each! Shirts have the PUMC “The Net” logo on the front & scripture on the back. It’s a great conversation starter—you can invite someone you meet to come check out Providence when they ask about it. See Kathi or Teresa!

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

Rising 6th graders--Alpha Omega is for YOU!!

Rising 6th Graders & parents, it’s time to start looking ahead to middle school & this exciting new ministry is just for you. Read about it at www.exurolive.com or see Brent for more info and…we’ll see YOU at AO!

10a.m. Sunday School for Kids

Meet the Teacher August 16th
Rotations begin August 23rd

10:00 a.m. Lordwalk Sunday school is an unforgettable Faith Adventure for K-5th grade children. The name of the curriculum is “Workshop Zone.” 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.

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

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 resume August 19th.

SonRise (3 yrs) Room 303, 6:30-7pm
SonBeam (4 yrs) Room 309, 6:30-7pm
SonBurst (K) Room 310, 6:30-7pm
SonShine (1st grade) Room 308, 6:30-7pm
SonLight (2nd-5th) Room 313, 6:30-7:30 pm

Adventure Bay

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. 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.

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

SONAR

Rising 3rd-5th Graders be here August 23rd 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bring a friend and $5 for dinner!

Scouting at Providence UMC

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.

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.

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.

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