Ministries: Witness

Children / Youth

2007 Providence Youth Ministry Program Highlights Min. Rob Hughes, Youth Pastor

Nursery
6 months - 5 years old Child care offered during the 10:40 AM Worship Service.

Children’s Church
K — 5th grades An Age-appropriate music and activities worship service.

Brother II Brother
Males 6th-12th grades.
This ministry is designed to assist in the transition from boyhood to manhood. Encourages young males through networking, fellowship and spiritual growth. 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:00 PM in The Den.

Sister II Sister
Females 6th—12th grades. This ministry is to encourage, support and enrich the lives of young girls through mentoring, fellowship, community service and spiritual development. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Dan Davis Room.

Shekinah
Youth Chapel 6th Grade & Up
A high-energy worship experience with topics, songs and concerns that related directly to the everyday needs of today’s youth.

Youth Group
13—18 years old
Activities include mentoring, the Youth Bowl and group outings. Meetings: 2nd Mondays

Men

The Brotherhood
Designed to develop fellowship, leadership development and comradeship among men. Meetings: 2nd Monday after 1st Sunday

Men’s Ministry
meets the perceived needs that men traditionally encounter throughout society and the church by creating a spiritual learning environment in which they can mature personally and spiritually. Meetings: Mondays 7:00 PM

Ministry of Presence [M.O.P.’S]
Provides presence and security during public church services and functions. On Duty on Sundays and as needed.

Women

Deaconess Board
To help enrich the spiritual life, support the programs and ministries and administer to the needs of the Church members.
Monthly – Saturday before the 1st Sunday - Sis. Florene Harris, President

Dorcas Club
Promotes Christian women working together for spiritual fulfillment through service to the Church.
Meetings: 4th Sundays after 10:40 AM Worship Service,

The Matrons
Promotes the Christian missionary work of Providence by contributing to the cultural and social uplift of the community. Meetings: 2nd Sundays

Women’s Ministry
An intergenerational forum dedicated to study of The Holy Word as it addresses the issues/concerns relevant to women . Meetings: Each Monday 7:00 PM

Singles

Singles’ Ministry / Fellowship
Provides opportunity for individuals who are single to fellowship and develop support networks. 4th Sundays

Couples

Communication Class
To provide an atmosphere where techniques can be learned on how couples may have honest, open, sensitive dialogue.
10 Week Class—Wednesdays As Announced

Senior Adults

Senior Adult Ministry
Encourages Senior Adults to be totally involved in the Providence vision: spiritually, emotionally, physically, through activities that entertain, educate and stimulate. Meetings: 2nd Wednesdays

Young At Heart
Seeks members who have reached the glorious age of 55 years or older, and provide a program of personal , social, spiritual and moral needs. Meetings: 2nd Saturdays

Church Wide

Birth Months Club
Fosters positive relationships designed to enhance spiritual growth and development among Church members sharing a common birth month. Meetings: 3rd Thursdays

Food & Kitchen Ministry
Provides hot breakfast each Sunday for visitors and members as well as assisting various ministries with food for Church activities. Operates on Sunday mornings 9:00 AM

Health Ministry
Promotes spiritual and physical health as well as overall well being. Meetings: 1st Tuesdays

International & Domestic Missions
Encourage personal contact between missionaries and Church members through fellowship, seminars, festivals, and short term trips. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Sundays

L.G. Simpson Usher Board
7—18 Years Old Meet, greet and give assistance to worshippers. On duty 4th & 5th Sundays.

Media Library
Offer printed and non-printed materials for individual and collective spiritual growth. Library is open each Sunday following the 10:40 AM Worship Service. Monthly meetings as announced.

New Member Orientation Committee
Orientates new members to the teachings and organization of the Church. Meetings as scheduled.

Outreach/Evangelism
Provides leadership for the Outreach/Evangelism efforts of the Church. Meetings: 3rd Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Room 204

Publicity & Marketing
Develops marketing materials, public service announcements for mass media for various Church activities. Meets as needed.

Senior Ushers
Meet, greet and seat all who come into this House of Worship On Duty—1st & 3rd Sundays

Transportation Ministry
Provides transportation to and from Church Services and Church meetings. Please contact the Church Office by Noon on Wednesday for Sunday pick-up.

Walter R. McCall Usher Board
Doorkeepers in the House of the Lord. Meetings: Bi-monthly as scheduled.
On Duty 2nd Sunday each month

Outreach

Arts Ministry
Enhances the spirituality of the worship experience through artistic presentation. Brings professional theater [community] to the Southwest Atlanta area by sponsoring the Annual Tent Theater and seasonal productions. Meetings: As Needed

Clothing Ministry
Assist those in need by meeting clothing needs. Drop-offs: 1st Saturdays 10 AM—12 Noon. Pick Up Fridays & Saturdays 10 AM—12 Noon.

Food Distribution Ministry
Friday Food Boxes provide assistance to needy families or individuals on an emergency basis. Special emphasis is given to Senior Citizens on fixed income, the elderly, displaced, working poor, those living with HIV/AIDS and homeless persons.

Vision Food Share
builds on community support via a food co-op program that enables the purchase of boxes of food at a reduced rate.

The Apprenticeship Program [T.A.P.]
A job readiness training program that gives individuals an opportunity to change their lives. The program covers such areas as :
Work Ethics
Career Development
Job Retention
Work & Faith
Conflict Resolution
Self-Esteem Building
Computer Basics
Application & Résumé Preparation
Interviewing Techniques
and much more.

Twelve Step Program
Provides a support group for men and women who are dealing with addiction and find themselves in transition. Participants meet weekly to dialogue about successes and issues relative to the disease of addiction. Meetings: Tuesdays 7:00 P.M.

Contact the Outreach/Evangelism Office
for more information on these ministries.
404-752-6869