Christian Education At the heart of the church’s mission is the task of making disciples - or Christian Education. At Providence we make every effort to provide quality instruction for all
ages.
The adult educational program gives attention to five areas of study: general Bible knowledge, Biblical Doctrine, the Defense of the Faith (including Apologetics, Ethics, and
the development of a Biblical World-view), Church History, and ‘Practical’ concerns, such
as marriage and family, personal finances, etc.
Our goal is to provide God’s people with opportunities to receive quality instruction
in each of these areas. There are typically three adult classes from which to choose, each lasting approximately thirteen weeks. While the curriculum changes each year, some courses will be repeated from time to time due to the importance of the subject matter.
Men’s & Women’s Ministry The men typically meet on the third Friday of the month for fellowship, with others meeting in a small group for prayer and Bible Study.
The women maintain a very busy schedule, with a diversity of activities each month. The formal meetings of the WOC are divided into a ‘Night Circle’ and a ‘Day Circle’,
the first meeting on the third Tuesday, and the latter on the third Thursday. In addition, the second Tuesday is set aside for service projects, and the fourth Tuesday as a Ladies Night Out (or ‘Fun Night’).
Prayer Each Wednesday an hour is set aside for Bible study and concentrated prayer. This is from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Fellowship Opportunities There is also opportunity to fellowship around a meal with our monthly Church Suppers. These are on the last Saturday of the month, except for the months with a fifth Sunday (in which case they are on Sunday), and are at 6:00. The dinners are usually in the Fellowship Hall, with picnics usually in May and October, the latter being our annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off.
In addition, there are occasional recreational trips to things like Red Bird’s games,
I-Max Theater, etc.