Providence Presbyterian Church
MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Next SUNDAY, MAY 17
AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE
PASTORAL CARE
If you need Pastoral Care, an email address has been set
up especially for you to contact someone:
[email protected]. If you do not
have email, you may call the church office (678-3631593) and Bonita will get in touch with our Associate
Pastor, Julie Fuller, and/or Deacon Leader, Jane Holmes,
to have them return a call to you.
Sunday School
9:00 am
Providence has Sunday School classes for all ages.
Make it a priority in your life for children, Youth and
Adults.
th
3 years old to 4 grade … Led by multiple teachers
5th grade to 7th grade
Led by Julie Fuller
8th grade to 12th grade Led by
Garrett Campbell and Sarah Rabun
ABC (Adult Bible Class)
Led by Jane and Paul Holmes
Small Group Bible Study Led by Amber Herman
We gather together as a small group and are currently
discussing the pursuit of Spiritual Formation, a
Christianity Today Bible Study curriculum. If you’re
interested in joining the group, email Amber Herman
at [email protected] for details.
Sunday, May 10
MOTHER’S DAY
WAYS TO JOIN
Providence Presbyterian Church
Transfer Letter – If you are a member of a church, you
may join Providence by transfer of letter (moving your
letter from one church to another). Please contact
Reverend Julie Fuller [email protected] by giving her
the name and address of your former church. Providence
will send a formal letter requesting transfer.
Reaffirmation of Faith – If you have not been a
member of a church or you are no longer on a church
roll, but have been baptized, you may join Providence
through reaffirming your faith in the Lordship of Jesus
Christ.
Affirmation of Faith – If you have not previously
confessed faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior but
wish to do so, you may join the church by affirming your
faith.
If you need more information, please contact Reverend
Julie Fuller, [email protected] or the church office.
As Providence Presbyterian Church continues to grow,
we want you to be a part of our family.
RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Week of May 3
Amy Whalen is recovering from a fall last week.
Charles Rachel was in a car accident this week. He’s ok.
Joan Martin, friend of Bonita Hicks, in rehab for surgery.
Continued prayers for Pastor Joe’s complete healing.
Remember to pray for our congregation and presbytery.
Prayers for our nation. In the nursing home: Wealtha
Karr
PRAYER Request CARDS
REMINDER FROM DEACONS
Be sure to use the prayer request cards in the
narthex and place them on the Lord’s Table
so we can continue with daily prayers by
concern or name.
Blessings, Jane Holmes
SENIOR RECOGNITION
KARI RAMOS-SUAREZ
SUNDAY, MAY 17
We will be honoring and celebrating Kari
Ramos-Suarez our soon to be high school
graduate, on Sunday, May 17th. She will
be recognized during the service. Kari
has been such a vital part of our Youth
Group and church family. We are very
proud of and excited for her. Please come
as we congratulate her on this great
accomplishment. There will be a small
reception with cake after the service
where we can all talk with Kari. There will
also be a place to leave cards and well
wishes for Kari in the Gathering Area. We
will have blank cards available if needed.
This is such an exciting time and we hope
everyone can be there!
Garrett Campbell
CHURCH FLOWER DISPLAY
Would someone like to make the flower
arrangement display? If so, please call Ginny at
678-939-8370.
THE GARDEN
We have fertilizer and mulch for the garden.
Next Sunday, May 17, will be the day to commit
to bringing some plants or a few dollars for
buying seeds. Ida
Mark Your Calendars!
Vacation Bible School
Sunday, July 12 - Thursday July 16
Can you help? Volunteers and Kids NEEDED
CONTINUE TO WATCH
FOR INFORMATION FOR
EVENTS FOR
PRIMETIME PRESBYTERIANS
AND CHRIST CRAFTERS.
You may contact Julie if you have questions.
770-265-7482
[email protected]
Happenings at Providence:
YOUTH GROUP
MONTREAT TRIP
First of all, I want to say how grateful I am to each of
you for your support of our Youth Program. As you
know, we raise money each year to take our High
School group to Montreat. It is a Presbyterian Youth
conference. The week at Montreat means so much
to our kids. It is life changing for the Youth. You can
speak with any of them and they can tell you how
much this week means to them. It is a great way to
grow closer as a group and spend time in
community with other Youth and Leaders. I have
always said God lives in Heaven but spends his
Summers in Montreat, North Carolina. We truly feel
God there with us.
In years past, we have always raised enough money
to cover all of our expenses. This year we have
raised $3,883.66. Unfortunately, we still need an
additional $700. This covers our conference fee,
housing, food for the week, and a van to get us
there. We could really use your help. If anyone could
contribute any additional support to us, it would be
greatly appreciated. We also would appreciate
prayers.
Sundays, 10 am
Sundays, 9:00 am
CHURCH Worship Service
SUNDAY SCHOOL(Nursery)
3 years old to 4th grade Led by multiple teachers
5th grade to 7th grade … Led by Julie Fuller
8th grade to 12th grade … Led by Garrett Campbell
and Sarah Rabun
ABC (Adult Bible Class) Led by Jane and Paul
Holmes
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Wednesdays, 6 pm
Kids in Action\
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Meal
Wednesdays, 7 pm
FLAME
Wednesdays, 7 pm
Choir Practice
Wednesdays, 7 pm
SCORE Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7 pm
Adult Bible Study
Reverend Julie Fuller
It is a privilege to be the Youth Director at
Providence Presbyterian. Our Youth show me God's
love every time I am with them. So do all of you with
kindness and support of me and our program.
Thank you so much for your continued support of
our Youth. I can't put into words what it means to
me, them, and their families.
Thank you,
Garrett
MAY
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Eli Green
Gertrude Nagy and Sandi Miller
Mike Lauter
Jessica Baty and Michael Pegram
Evelyn Coffee
Brandy Coffee
See “Cherokee Chat” on next page.
Prayer Corner
*For Rev. Carrie Scott and
From Cherokee Presbytery
From our Neighboring Presbyteries
School of the Laity is a wonderful program run by Savannnah
Presbytery to provide theological and practical education for members
of Presbyterian Churches. This year, they are opening the
program up to people from other Presbyteries. This is a tremendous
opportunity to learn about your faith, develop practical skills for ministry
and make new friends... all in a wonderful setting! Click here for
information and registration.
From the PCUSA
The Belhar Confession has been approved by the required 2/3 of
Presbyteries, and is now going back to the General Assembly meeting
next June in Portland for final ratification by the Assembly. If you'd like
to know more about this confession, click here.
All of the amendments proposed by the 221st Assembly have now
been approved by the Presbyteries. For details, you can check it
out here.
Did you know that our Worship Directory is undergoing some
revisions? And your input is requested!
In 2006, the 217th General Assembly of the PC(USA) asked the Office
of Theology and Worship to work with the Office of the General
Assembly in developing a revision of the Directory for Worship that
would be "authentically Reformed," "culturally appropriate," "more
accessible and helpful," "shorter and better organized." A staff team
worked in consultation with a diverse group of pastors, professors, and
mid-council leaders to develop a draft to send to the 220th General
Assembly (2014). The General Assembly voted to send the draft
revision to the church for a year-long period of study and comment,
ending July 1, 2015. (from PCUSA website)
Camp Registration is underway and the slots are filling up!
Go here to get information and registration forms.
Mission Mobilization Event - August 15th: Come see what the
churches of Cherokee Presbytery are doing to serve their
communities! You will have an opportunity to hear from
LaFayette about their prison ministry, from Woodstock about their
ministry with a local senior living community, from John
Knox about their Christian After School Academy,
from Grace about their health and wellness clinic, from Marietta
First about their Adoption and Foster Family ministry,
From Cohutta about their new work with Twelve Step Programs.
All this AND Ken McKenzie's Disaster Preparedness workshops, a
workshop with Family Promise, and a keynote address by Larry
Martin from International Justice Ministry. Registration forms will
be available soon!
The Presbytery recently approved Kirkwood Presbyterian
Church's request to purchase a house on an adjacent property.
The property (known as the Purdy House) has been purchased
and the congregation is working with Family Promise to provide
transitional housing (affordable housing) for graduates of the
Family Promise Program. It is estimated that the families will
stay in the house anywhere from 3-6 months while they save
money to move to a permanent residence. Thus far, over 89
volunteers Kirkwood, Family Promise and Home Depot have
participated in the work of renovating the property. Home Depot
is donating all the materials, which Pastor Catherine Renken
estimates are valued in the $10,000 range. Check out the
progress:
Our upcoming Presbytery Meeting will be held on May 19th at Cohutta
Presbyterian Church. We were invited by the congregation to help them celebrate
the 100th anniversary of their ministry in the current facility. (Though the
congregation dates back to 1848). Registration and supper begin at 4:30 and the
meeting will start at 5:45 pm. Come and join us as we worship, deliberate and
celebrate together.
Dalton Pres. is continuing to work on their new sanctuary in downtown Dalton. As
you can see in the photo, the brickwork is now being applied. Looks like they will
certainly be ready for us when we come for the November Presbytery meeting!
PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
May 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
COMING SOON:
Vacation Bible
School
Sun. July 12 to
Thurs, July 16
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8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship Service
Reflection
After worship
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NATIONAL DAY OF
PRAYER
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6 KIA
6:30 Meal
7 FLAME, SCORE ,Choir
10-12 Women’s Bible
Study
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5:30 Presbytery Meeting
Cohutta 1st
6 KIA
6:30 Meal
7 FLAME, SCORE ,Choir
10-12 Women’s Bible
Study
11 Memorial
Service (not PPC)
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7 Adult Bible Study
Reverend Julie Fuller
CONGREGATIONAL MTG
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship Service
Reflection
Session Meeting after worship
10-12 Women’s Bible
Study
Saturday
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7 Adult Bible Study
Reverend Julie Fuller
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship Service
SENIOR RECOGNITION
After worship
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7 Adult Bible Study
Reverend Julie Fuller
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship Service
Reflection
After worship
MOTHERS DAY
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6:00 KIA
6:30 Meal
7 FLAME, SCORE ,Choir
Friday
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6 KIA
6:30 Meal
7 FLAME, SCORE ,Choir
7 Adult Bible Study
Reverend Julie Fuller
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10-12 Women’s Bible
Study
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