Our Ministry

 

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.

Providence Reaches Out

Providence touches many lives through a variety of ministries, including:

Foreign Missions

We support missions in Pakistan, Russia, the Middle East, Germany, and other fields through the work of World Witness, the missionary agency of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Our special focus is on Turkey and the Pakistan, where members of our own church family are currently serving.
Short Term Missions

Providence has been represented in recent years through its members participating in ‘short term’ mission trips to Wales and Romania.
Evangelistic Bible Studies

Bible studies are conducted in homes of members, where the claims of Christ are presented through the study of God’s Word.
Kid’s Night Out

This program touches families by providing opportunity for their children to be exposed to the love of God in a fun and challenging way, allowing mom and dad a chance to spend time alone together, knowing that their children are in a safe and wholesome environment.
Baptist East ICU

On the second Thursday of the month a team provides lunches and comfort to families of patients in the intensive care unit at Baptist East.
MVP Summer Camp

Conducted each summer, this ministry has been instrumental in making disciples of young people throughout the Mid-South for over 25 years.
Dunlap Retirement Center

Providence supports this ministry to the elderly through monetary gifts, as well as personal visitation.
Living Water Community Church

Through close ties with this church, the members of Providence have opportunity to minister to the material needs of our black neighbors in north Memphis.
Food Pantry

We provide help to people needing short-term assistance with groceries through this ministry.
Others

Providence is also represented through individual volunteers at the Bibles for China Thrift Store, the Gideons, Intl., and other worthwhile organizations.

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