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Over the years Irsquove learned
(often the hard way) that there are
some things that can kill ministry
Sadly pastors and leaders are as
likely to participate in these
attitudes as church members Fact
is these dis-eases are often
contagious infecting the entire
church Just as with a virus these
attitudes prosper because they
have a host in and through which
they thrive and multiply Itrsquos
important to recognize them early
and guard against them refusing to
play host which will
eventually result in
a healthier church
and ministry
1 Rut thinking ndash
(or ldquoWersquove never
done it that way beforerdquo) This is a
paralyzing fear that stifles forward
movement It is the fear of doing
something different that might
make someone uncomfortable but
ultimately reveals a belief that this
church is ldquomy churchrdquo not Godrsquos
and that this ministry is for ldquomy
comfortrdquo rather than the growth of
those yet to come The only
difference between a rut and a
grave are the dimensions
2 Pessimism ndash where people focus
on whatrsquos wrong and gripes or
complains about it and points
fingers of blame A mature
Christianrsquos response to a problem is
to focus on solutions and how
working together it can be realized
3 Control freaks ndash Theyrsquore easy to spot because they like to be in
control and in the spotlight They
like to control a situation and
people and believe that when they
are in control everything gets done
properly (and decently) Control
freaks are glaringly insecure
overbearing accusatory and self-
righteous ndash all in an attempt to
cover their own poor self-esteem
4 Bottom-line thinking ndash (or
ldquobottom feedersrdquo as I call them)
are dangerous to ministry because
all they do is look at the bottom line
of a budget and wonder where
costs can be cut This is not the
same thing as being good stewards
of peoples financial support
Bottom-line thinking leads
to a budget that
determines ministry rather
than a ministry that is
fueled by a budget I
believe that budgets
should never determine ministry
Rather ministry and vision should
drive the budget
5 An unwelcoming spirit toward
those ldquonot like usrdquo - If it were not
for those who are ldquonot like usrdquo the
church would have died out long
ago Archbishop of Canterbury
William Temple once said ldquoThe
church is the only organization that
exists only for its non-membersrdquo
How true
This list is the first half of a two-
part article I hope that this has
generated some thought on your
part and that yoursquoll anticipate the
balance of my thoughts in March
See you in Church
From My Open Door
Jeffrey Bell Pastor
Providence Presbyterian Church wwwprovpresorg
There are some
things that can kill ministryhellip
Part I
In this Issue
February Birthdays
All in the Family Session Notes
Mission Outreach Evangelism
Womenrsquos Ministry Providence Post
Calendar
Dear friends let us love one another for love comes from God Every-one who loves has been born of God and knows God (1 John 47)
2
Because we are a people of
prayer who believe in the power
of prayer we ask you to keep in
your prayers those who are
unable to worship with us on
Sundays due to health concerns
At Home Members
Bob Collins
Edith Hill Virginia McBurney
Joyce Semones
Nursing Home
Doris Weber The Oaks of Brecksville Brecksville Ohio
Assisted Living Homes
Ivan and Mary Ann Cook Westminster Canterbury
Marilyn Jackson Atlantic Shores
Inge Keeny Chesapeake Place TC Rock
Chesapeake Place
Please notify the church office if you know someone who
needs to be added to this list
All in the family
0201 Ron Murphy
0201 Melissa Yurasko
0202 Katie Dixon
0203 Larry Walter
0203 Jeanette Flickinger
0204 Mike McDonald
0205 Floyd Gilbert
0205 Tracy Gilbert
0205 Ana Louise White
0206 Ed Easton
0206 Brandy Fry
0206 Martin Moore
0207 Hilda Dayrit
0207 Edith Lytle
0207 Karen Cagni
0207 Elizabeth Harker
0207 Lucy Fitzgerald
0208 Lee Anderson
0209 Sally Parsons
0209 Ray Maxwell
0210 John Briggs
0212 Jim Goodbow
0214 Pat Kirkpatrick
0215 Sue Passarella
0215 Jay Everton
0216 Bev Macek
0216 Rachel Schroeder
0217 Marjorie Hill
0217 Jamie Sipka
0218 Louann Bielmann
0219 Carolyn Knowles
0219 Bill Grover
0221 Linda Baker
0221 Betty Hanawalt
0222 Jodi Deck
0222 Jack Dixon
0222 Katie Snell
0224 Meredith Hill
0225 Sara Hickman
0226 Sean Grady
0227 Gary Parson
0228 Sue Shepard
0228 Jane Everton
January Birthday Prayer List
On the occasion of each onersquos birthday
take time to lift them to God in prayer
Session Notes The Session met on January 14 2013 and conducted the
following business
Received as new members Michelle Rice and Elizabeth
Rice
Nominated Kevin Daley and Gary Parson as the Session
Representatives on the 2013-2014 Nominating Committee
Fellowship Hour Volunteers February 3 Worship
February 10 Choir
February 17 Sacred Parenting
February 24 Presbyterian Women
Lost and Found The following items may be claimed in the church office
or call Karen 420-6159 for more information
Angel pin
Butterfly pin
Presbyterian Women pin
Diamond looking stone
Clip-on pearl earring
Medallion loop earring with topaz beadSilver and
pewter bracelet
Black button with white dashes on top
Childrsquos blue ball glove
Black ldquoImagesrdquo sunglasses
Ladies silver quartz watch
Ladies brown Timex watch with one bandKoss
earphones in a Chevy Venture Bag (found in parking lot)
Accu-Chek Glucose Monitor ndash new in box
(found in bag with Christmas food items)
Providence has WiFi This week a project to expand wireless
internet capability throughout the building
was completed at Providence
When selecting a network choose
provpres-guest
The password for this network is
provpres
Have a cup of coffee or tea in the
Coffee Bar area and enjoy WiFi
3
Mission Outreach Evangelism
ODU Ministry Our next ODU meal is scheduled for Sunday
February 17th Look for the sign-up sheet by the
Womens bulletin board Recipes will come from the
new Providence cookbook Thanks for your continued
support of this joyful mission
Partners-in-Education
Volunteer Opportunity Welcome to Katie Dixon
our newest volunteer at
Fairfield Elementary school
Katie will be working with
students in the Robotics
C lub on Wednesday
afternoons She even
changed her work schedule
to participate and is very
excited about being part of
this program Thank you
Katie and all the other
wonderful volunteers who
give their time and energy to support Fairfield
Elementary school The staff and students truly
appreciate your commitment
Please continue to bring in your Farm Fresh receipts
and Box Tops and place them in the specially marked
container at each entry to the sanctuary or drop them
off at the office So far this school year we have
collected 532350 receipt points and 292 Box Tops
Thank you and keep them coming
Detention Center Ministry Twenty-three excited and ready-to-start
detainees greeted us in January With New Yearrsquos
resolutions still fresh the youth were encouraged
to think about following through with changed
behavior thank yous apologies and even how
they might uplift someone with a kind or
encouraging wordmdasheven a smile
Deweyrsquos story of a student pilot practicing to
recover from a stalling plane taught how ldquoletting go of
controlsrdquo would save the plane and we too must turn
over control to Godrsquos plan to save our lives
Howard who always thinks of a sports-related
activity came with a plan to guess which team
they expect to win the NFL Superbowl playoffs
Donnie called Bingo which the kids never tire
of or is it the candy bar prizes that June and
Debbie give out that keep them interested
We still get prayer requests for court date outcomes
and family needs but also for staying out of trouble
clearing onersquos mind of negativity life-style changes
staying on the right path to achieve goals and for
salvation Carolyn closed with a beautiful prayer
Thank you for your support and prayer for this
ministry Louann Bielmann
Food Closet gets updated Soon our food closet ministry will partner with
our friends at St Markrsquos Catholic church on
Kempsville Road (near Indian River Road)
Why Because they have a much broader
ministry to the hungry and we feel we can better
serve those in need by combining our efforts
How is their food closet ministry broader
Each day volunteers from St Marks go to
participating grocers in our area for fresh food
items that are overstocked day old or out of
season They provide these fresh produce items
along with canned goods and allow folks to visit
every month Our food closet only distributes
canned goods and does not allow us to do so
more than once every six months Additionally
wersquoll be working ecumenically in partnership with
other Christians rather than
duplicating services and working in
competition with other food closets
Will we continue to ask for
donations of canned good money
and volunteers YES we will so
that our participation with St Marks
is a blessing and not a burden
Atlantic Shores Ministry Providencersquos ministry to Atlantic Shores has
continued to flourish at both Harbourway and Marina
Bay (formerly known as the Memory Center) Worship
services are provided on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each
month for both units Communion is served to
Harbourway residents once a quarter with Marilyn
Jackson an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church
providing witness as required by the Book of Order
I also provide leadership for Bible Study at Marina
Bay on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and
substitute at Harbourway as needed
You can help support this ministry through prayer or
by providing Sunday refreshments (cookies donuts
cake etc) You are welcome to attend a 1000 worship
service and bring refreshments or if you are unable to
attend contact Marvin Brangan at 495-4293 to arrange
pick-up of your goodies I feel truly blessed to have this
opportunity to serve our Lord through worship and Bible
study at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community and
look forward to the coming year Thanks for supporting
of this ministry
Continued Blessings and in His Service
Marvin L Brangan
Welcome New Members Michelle Rice and her daughter Elizabeth were
received by certificate of transfer from Calvin
Presbyterian Church Norfolk They live at 2442
Jasper Court Norfolk 23518 ndash 587-8184
4
Providence Womenrsquos Ministries
H ello Ladies
Wow 2013 is off to a great start I hope you are enjoying your
new 35th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook If you did not get
one we ordered extras so please see or call me Cecilia at 479-5558 I will
make sure you get one The Cookbook makes an awesome giftmdash everyone
loves to enjoy those favorite meals captured in a church cookbook Cost is
$15 and we also have the old cookbook for $5
Our Mid-Winter Event ldquoThe New Year New EWE New Friendsrdquo was
enjoyed by all who braved snowy roads to join us We hope everyone went
home with some new healthy-living tips made new friends and were
inspired by guest speaker our very own Lisa Olson who shared her life
story and spoke about ldquoTrue Beautyrdquo It was exciting to have women from
other local churches join our Providence Women for this special event
Thank You for sharing our Providence hospitality with our guests and to
everyone who assisted in making the Mid-Winter Event a huge success
Our next event is open to all our family and friends Please join us as we host
our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12 5 pm to 730
pm in the fellowship hall We need women who are willing to help set-up cook
serve and clean-up Use the sign-up sheet on the Womenrsquos bulletin to
communicate how you can help We always seem to have a great time in the
kitchen so please volunteer For those family and friends who want to enjoy
eating a stack of heavenly pancakes and fixings the cost is $6 per person or
$15 per household
Planning by our PPWCT will soon get underway for our Spring gathering We have received some
interest in a Spring Retreat If you have other ideas please speak to me or send an email to our Vice
Moderator karenmoore5coxnet Look forward to another Great Year
Cecilia
Womenrsquos Book Club What a Godwink author Liz Curtis Higgs blog is
featuring our upcoming February book club selection Her
Wednesday Bible Study Blog is walking through the
pages of her wee book EMBRACE GRACE Its a quick
read yet full of Godrsquos truth Join her http
wwwlizcurtishiggscomembrace-grace if youd like and
join us for fellowship light
r e f r e s h m e n t s a n d
di scuss ion Saturday
Feb16th at 1015 am
after Courtyard Graces
Contact Cathy Polychroni
424 -4591 w i t h any
questions andor ideas
Wersquore always looking for
titles to explore
Coming to Providence this summer
KINGDOM ROCK VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Look for more details coming soon
Goodies for College Students
Immediately following worship on February 10 we will pack 26 Valentine goodie boxes for our college
students Bring your cookies candy soup popcorn cocoa chips crackers or other snacks to church by
Sunday February 10 We will use post office boxes so the weight doesnt matter but bulky things
make it tough Individually wrapped items make everyone happier Help us show our college students
we care about them
5
Providence Post
Courtyard Graces prayer devotion fellowship
gardening
Join us on Saturday February 16
9am - 10am We look forward to seeing you
Thanks to everyone who
came to help decorate the
church for the Christmas
season A good time was had
by all as we decorated
laughed and set up festive
reminders of the season throughout Providence ending
with a wonderful potluck supper Again many
wonderful members stayed after the service in early
January to take down and pack up decorations Many
hands truly do make light workhellipwell maybe not for the
climbers up the attic stairs but we thank you especially
for doing this Fellowship at Providence is such a joy
Robin Birdwell
Thank you to our Providence Family for the cards
and prayers during the recent passing of Kevinrsquos
father Rich Daley Also thank you for prayers and
encouragement for Ceciliarsquos dad Lester Loges who
continues to recover in FL from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure Your prayers during these
difficult times were a tremendous strength to our
family We are blessed to be part of the Providence
Church Family
Kevin and Cecilia Daley
Dear Providence Presbyterian Church Family
I want to thank each of you for your love
letters telephone conservations and most of all for
you prayers following my recent operation on my left
leg Your concern for me has motivated me to
continue to have a positive attitude toward life and
to strive every day to be a Good Christian
Although not completed healed I am on the verge of
being one hundred per cent healed-thanks to your
concerns and prayers
Love Floyd Gilbert
Dear Providence Family
I have many things to be thankful for following
my knee replacement surgery Your cards extra
prayers flowers Jeffrsquos visit in the hospital and the
prayer shawl all helped me get through a challenging
and painful time I am healing now and hope to be
getting around on my own soon I am very blessed
to have such a caring family Thank you ever so
much for taking such good care of me in so many
ways
Fondly
Nancy Lindgren
Hello from Property
February is our transition month in leadership as I
prepare to step down and Kevin Daley prepares to
assume the role of chair for our committee So if you
see me smiling and Kevin sighing more than usual yoursquoll
know why (ha ha) I do plan to stay on Property as a
member of the team but please refer all complaints hellip er
suggestions to Kevin come March ndash wink
Budget-wise wersquore in great shape rolling into 2013
We have 11 separate accounts but our overall budget of
$58K is sufficient to handle our service contracts
(HVAC ADT Security lawn amp landscaping service etc)
utilities (electric water gas etc) and maintenance
(building equipment bus repair etc) Volunteer
support still plays a major role in helping us keep our
costs down We canrsquot thank the congregation enough
for the role you have in this matter too Speaking of
which I especially want to thank Kempsville Lawn
Doctors for their years of pro bono work in keeping our
lawn green and weed free
Itrsquos been a fun ride I appreciate all your help
advice and comments along the way
From Property have a great day
Riley
Rick and Karen Moore
1403 Sommerton Way Chesapeake VA 23320
Phone 277-9447
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
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Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
2
Because we are a people of
prayer who believe in the power
of prayer we ask you to keep in
your prayers those who are
unable to worship with us on
Sundays due to health concerns
At Home Members
Bob Collins
Edith Hill Virginia McBurney
Joyce Semones
Nursing Home
Doris Weber The Oaks of Brecksville Brecksville Ohio
Assisted Living Homes
Ivan and Mary Ann Cook Westminster Canterbury
Marilyn Jackson Atlantic Shores
Inge Keeny Chesapeake Place TC Rock
Chesapeake Place
Please notify the church office if you know someone who
needs to be added to this list
All in the family
0201 Ron Murphy
0201 Melissa Yurasko
0202 Katie Dixon
0203 Larry Walter
0203 Jeanette Flickinger
0204 Mike McDonald
0205 Floyd Gilbert
0205 Tracy Gilbert
0205 Ana Louise White
0206 Ed Easton
0206 Brandy Fry
0206 Martin Moore
0207 Hilda Dayrit
0207 Edith Lytle
0207 Karen Cagni
0207 Elizabeth Harker
0207 Lucy Fitzgerald
0208 Lee Anderson
0209 Sally Parsons
0209 Ray Maxwell
0210 John Briggs
0212 Jim Goodbow
0214 Pat Kirkpatrick
0215 Sue Passarella
0215 Jay Everton
0216 Bev Macek
0216 Rachel Schroeder
0217 Marjorie Hill
0217 Jamie Sipka
0218 Louann Bielmann
0219 Carolyn Knowles
0219 Bill Grover
0221 Linda Baker
0221 Betty Hanawalt
0222 Jodi Deck
0222 Jack Dixon
0222 Katie Snell
0224 Meredith Hill
0225 Sara Hickman
0226 Sean Grady
0227 Gary Parson
0228 Sue Shepard
0228 Jane Everton
January Birthday Prayer List
On the occasion of each onersquos birthday
take time to lift them to God in prayer
Session Notes The Session met on January 14 2013 and conducted the
following business
Received as new members Michelle Rice and Elizabeth
Rice
Nominated Kevin Daley and Gary Parson as the Session
Representatives on the 2013-2014 Nominating Committee
Fellowship Hour Volunteers February 3 Worship
February 10 Choir
February 17 Sacred Parenting
February 24 Presbyterian Women
Lost and Found The following items may be claimed in the church office
or call Karen 420-6159 for more information
Angel pin
Butterfly pin
Presbyterian Women pin
Diamond looking stone
Clip-on pearl earring
Medallion loop earring with topaz beadSilver and
pewter bracelet
Black button with white dashes on top
Childrsquos blue ball glove
Black ldquoImagesrdquo sunglasses
Ladies silver quartz watch
Ladies brown Timex watch with one bandKoss
earphones in a Chevy Venture Bag (found in parking lot)
Accu-Chek Glucose Monitor ndash new in box
(found in bag with Christmas food items)
Providence has WiFi This week a project to expand wireless
internet capability throughout the building
was completed at Providence
When selecting a network choose
provpres-guest
The password for this network is
provpres
Have a cup of coffee or tea in the
Coffee Bar area and enjoy WiFi
3
Mission Outreach Evangelism
ODU Ministry Our next ODU meal is scheduled for Sunday
February 17th Look for the sign-up sheet by the
Womens bulletin board Recipes will come from the
new Providence cookbook Thanks for your continued
support of this joyful mission
Partners-in-Education
Volunteer Opportunity Welcome to Katie Dixon
our newest volunteer at
Fairfield Elementary school
Katie will be working with
students in the Robotics
C lub on Wednesday
afternoons She even
changed her work schedule
to participate and is very
excited about being part of
this program Thank you
Katie and all the other
wonderful volunteers who
give their time and energy to support Fairfield
Elementary school The staff and students truly
appreciate your commitment
Please continue to bring in your Farm Fresh receipts
and Box Tops and place them in the specially marked
container at each entry to the sanctuary or drop them
off at the office So far this school year we have
collected 532350 receipt points and 292 Box Tops
Thank you and keep them coming
Detention Center Ministry Twenty-three excited and ready-to-start
detainees greeted us in January With New Yearrsquos
resolutions still fresh the youth were encouraged
to think about following through with changed
behavior thank yous apologies and even how
they might uplift someone with a kind or
encouraging wordmdasheven a smile
Deweyrsquos story of a student pilot practicing to
recover from a stalling plane taught how ldquoletting go of
controlsrdquo would save the plane and we too must turn
over control to Godrsquos plan to save our lives
Howard who always thinks of a sports-related
activity came with a plan to guess which team
they expect to win the NFL Superbowl playoffs
Donnie called Bingo which the kids never tire
of or is it the candy bar prizes that June and
Debbie give out that keep them interested
We still get prayer requests for court date outcomes
and family needs but also for staying out of trouble
clearing onersquos mind of negativity life-style changes
staying on the right path to achieve goals and for
salvation Carolyn closed with a beautiful prayer
Thank you for your support and prayer for this
ministry Louann Bielmann
Food Closet gets updated Soon our food closet ministry will partner with
our friends at St Markrsquos Catholic church on
Kempsville Road (near Indian River Road)
Why Because they have a much broader
ministry to the hungry and we feel we can better
serve those in need by combining our efforts
How is their food closet ministry broader
Each day volunteers from St Marks go to
participating grocers in our area for fresh food
items that are overstocked day old or out of
season They provide these fresh produce items
along with canned goods and allow folks to visit
every month Our food closet only distributes
canned goods and does not allow us to do so
more than once every six months Additionally
wersquoll be working ecumenically in partnership with
other Christians rather than
duplicating services and working in
competition with other food closets
Will we continue to ask for
donations of canned good money
and volunteers YES we will so
that our participation with St Marks
is a blessing and not a burden
Atlantic Shores Ministry Providencersquos ministry to Atlantic Shores has
continued to flourish at both Harbourway and Marina
Bay (formerly known as the Memory Center) Worship
services are provided on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each
month for both units Communion is served to
Harbourway residents once a quarter with Marilyn
Jackson an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church
providing witness as required by the Book of Order
I also provide leadership for Bible Study at Marina
Bay on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and
substitute at Harbourway as needed
You can help support this ministry through prayer or
by providing Sunday refreshments (cookies donuts
cake etc) You are welcome to attend a 1000 worship
service and bring refreshments or if you are unable to
attend contact Marvin Brangan at 495-4293 to arrange
pick-up of your goodies I feel truly blessed to have this
opportunity to serve our Lord through worship and Bible
study at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community and
look forward to the coming year Thanks for supporting
of this ministry
Continued Blessings and in His Service
Marvin L Brangan
Welcome New Members Michelle Rice and her daughter Elizabeth were
received by certificate of transfer from Calvin
Presbyterian Church Norfolk They live at 2442
Jasper Court Norfolk 23518 ndash 587-8184
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Providence Womenrsquos Ministries
H ello Ladies
Wow 2013 is off to a great start I hope you are enjoying your
new 35th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook If you did not get
one we ordered extras so please see or call me Cecilia at 479-5558 I will
make sure you get one The Cookbook makes an awesome giftmdash everyone
loves to enjoy those favorite meals captured in a church cookbook Cost is
$15 and we also have the old cookbook for $5
Our Mid-Winter Event ldquoThe New Year New EWE New Friendsrdquo was
enjoyed by all who braved snowy roads to join us We hope everyone went
home with some new healthy-living tips made new friends and were
inspired by guest speaker our very own Lisa Olson who shared her life
story and spoke about ldquoTrue Beautyrdquo It was exciting to have women from
other local churches join our Providence Women for this special event
Thank You for sharing our Providence hospitality with our guests and to
everyone who assisted in making the Mid-Winter Event a huge success
Our next event is open to all our family and friends Please join us as we host
our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12 5 pm to 730
pm in the fellowship hall We need women who are willing to help set-up cook
serve and clean-up Use the sign-up sheet on the Womenrsquos bulletin to
communicate how you can help We always seem to have a great time in the
kitchen so please volunteer For those family and friends who want to enjoy
eating a stack of heavenly pancakes and fixings the cost is $6 per person or
$15 per household
Planning by our PPWCT will soon get underway for our Spring gathering We have received some
interest in a Spring Retreat If you have other ideas please speak to me or send an email to our Vice
Moderator karenmoore5coxnet Look forward to another Great Year
Cecilia
Womenrsquos Book Club What a Godwink author Liz Curtis Higgs blog is
featuring our upcoming February book club selection Her
Wednesday Bible Study Blog is walking through the
pages of her wee book EMBRACE GRACE Its a quick
read yet full of Godrsquos truth Join her http
wwwlizcurtishiggscomembrace-grace if youd like and
join us for fellowship light
r e f r e s h m e n t s a n d
di scuss ion Saturday
Feb16th at 1015 am
after Courtyard Graces
Contact Cathy Polychroni
424 -4591 w i t h any
questions andor ideas
Wersquore always looking for
titles to explore
Coming to Providence this summer
KINGDOM ROCK VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Look for more details coming soon
Goodies for College Students
Immediately following worship on February 10 we will pack 26 Valentine goodie boxes for our college
students Bring your cookies candy soup popcorn cocoa chips crackers or other snacks to church by
Sunday February 10 We will use post office boxes so the weight doesnt matter but bulky things
make it tough Individually wrapped items make everyone happier Help us show our college students
we care about them
5
Providence Post
Courtyard Graces prayer devotion fellowship
gardening
Join us on Saturday February 16
9am - 10am We look forward to seeing you
Thanks to everyone who
came to help decorate the
church for the Christmas
season A good time was had
by all as we decorated
laughed and set up festive
reminders of the season throughout Providence ending
with a wonderful potluck supper Again many
wonderful members stayed after the service in early
January to take down and pack up decorations Many
hands truly do make light workhellipwell maybe not for the
climbers up the attic stairs but we thank you especially
for doing this Fellowship at Providence is such a joy
Robin Birdwell
Thank you to our Providence Family for the cards
and prayers during the recent passing of Kevinrsquos
father Rich Daley Also thank you for prayers and
encouragement for Ceciliarsquos dad Lester Loges who
continues to recover in FL from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure Your prayers during these
difficult times were a tremendous strength to our
family We are blessed to be part of the Providence
Church Family
Kevin and Cecilia Daley
Dear Providence Presbyterian Church Family
I want to thank each of you for your love
letters telephone conservations and most of all for
you prayers following my recent operation on my left
leg Your concern for me has motivated me to
continue to have a positive attitude toward life and
to strive every day to be a Good Christian
Although not completed healed I am on the verge of
being one hundred per cent healed-thanks to your
concerns and prayers
Love Floyd Gilbert
Dear Providence Family
I have many things to be thankful for following
my knee replacement surgery Your cards extra
prayers flowers Jeffrsquos visit in the hospital and the
prayer shawl all helped me get through a challenging
and painful time I am healing now and hope to be
getting around on my own soon I am very blessed
to have such a caring family Thank you ever so
much for taking such good care of me in so many
ways
Fondly
Nancy Lindgren
Hello from Property
February is our transition month in leadership as I
prepare to step down and Kevin Daley prepares to
assume the role of chair for our committee So if you
see me smiling and Kevin sighing more than usual yoursquoll
know why (ha ha) I do plan to stay on Property as a
member of the team but please refer all complaints hellip er
suggestions to Kevin come March ndash wink
Budget-wise wersquore in great shape rolling into 2013
We have 11 separate accounts but our overall budget of
$58K is sufficient to handle our service contracts
(HVAC ADT Security lawn amp landscaping service etc)
utilities (electric water gas etc) and maintenance
(building equipment bus repair etc) Volunteer
support still plays a major role in helping us keep our
costs down We canrsquot thank the congregation enough
for the role you have in this matter too Speaking of
which I especially want to thank Kempsville Lawn
Doctors for their years of pro bono work in keeping our
lawn green and weed free
Itrsquos been a fun ride I appreciate all your help
advice and comments along the way
From Property have a great day
Riley
Rick and Karen Moore
1403 Sommerton Way Chesapeake VA 23320
Phone 277-9447
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
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Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
3
Mission Outreach Evangelism
ODU Ministry Our next ODU meal is scheduled for Sunday
February 17th Look for the sign-up sheet by the
Womens bulletin board Recipes will come from the
new Providence cookbook Thanks for your continued
support of this joyful mission
Partners-in-Education
Volunteer Opportunity Welcome to Katie Dixon
our newest volunteer at
Fairfield Elementary school
Katie will be working with
students in the Robotics
C lub on Wednesday
afternoons She even
changed her work schedule
to participate and is very
excited about being part of
this program Thank you
Katie and all the other
wonderful volunteers who
give their time and energy to support Fairfield
Elementary school The staff and students truly
appreciate your commitment
Please continue to bring in your Farm Fresh receipts
and Box Tops and place them in the specially marked
container at each entry to the sanctuary or drop them
off at the office So far this school year we have
collected 532350 receipt points and 292 Box Tops
Thank you and keep them coming
Detention Center Ministry Twenty-three excited and ready-to-start
detainees greeted us in January With New Yearrsquos
resolutions still fresh the youth were encouraged
to think about following through with changed
behavior thank yous apologies and even how
they might uplift someone with a kind or
encouraging wordmdasheven a smile
Deweyrsquos story of a student pilot practicing to
recover from a stalling plane taught how ldquoletting go of
controlsrdquo would save the plane and we too must turn
over control to Godrsquos plan to save our lives
Howard who always thinks of a sports-related
activity came with a plan to guess which team
they expect to win the NFL Superbowl playoffs
Donnie called Bingo which the kids never tire
of or is it the candy bar prizes that June and
Debbie give out that keep them interested
We still get prayer requests for court date outcomes
and family needs but also for staying out of trouble
clearing onersquos mind of negativity life-style changes
staying on the right path to achieve goals and for
salvation Carolyn closed with a beautiful prayer
Thank you for your support and prayer for this
ministry Louann Bielmann
Food Closet gets updated Soon our food closet ministry will partner with
our friends at St Markrsquos Catholic church on
Kempsville Road (near Indian River Road)
Why Because they have a much broader
ministry to the hungry and we feel we can better
serve those in need by combining our efforts
How is their food closet ministry broader
Each day volunteers from St Marks go to
participating grocers in our area for fresh food
items that are overstocked day old or out of
season They provide these fresh produce items
along with canned goods and allow folks to visit
every month Our food closet only distributes
canned goods and does not allow us to do so
more than once every six months Additionally
wersquoll be working ecumenically in partnership with
other Christians rather than
duplicating services and working in
competition with other food closets
Will we continue to ask for
donations of canned good money
and volunteers YES we will so
that our participation with St Marks
is a blessing and not a burden
Atlantic Shores Ministry Providencersquos ministry to Atlantic Shores has
continued to flourish at both Harbourway and Marina
Bay (formerly known as the Memory Center) Worship
services are provided on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each
month for both units Communion is served to
Harbourway residents once a quarter with Marilyn
Jackson an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church
providing witness as required by the Book of Order
I also provide leadership for Bible Study at Marina
Bay on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and
substitute at Harbourway as needed
You can help support this ministry through prayer or
by providing Sunday refreshments (cookies donuts
cake etc) You are welcome to attend a 1000 worship
service and bring refreshments or if you are unable to
attend contact Marvin Brangan at 495-4293 to arrange
pick-up of your goodies I feel truly blessed to have this
opportunity to serve our Lord through worship and Bible
study at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community and
look forward to the coming year Thanks for supporting
of this ministry
Continued Blessings and in His Service
Marvin L Brangan
Welcome New Members Michelle Rice and her daughter Elizabeth were
received by certificate of transfer from Calvin
Presbyterian Church Norfolk They live at 2442
Jasper Court Norfolk 23518 ndash 587-8184
4
Providence Womenrsquos Ministries
H ello Ladies
Wow 2013 is off to a great start I hope you are enjoying your
new 35th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook If you did not get
one we ordered extras so please see or call me Cecilia at 479-5558 I will
make sure you get one The Cookbook makes an awesome giftmdash everyone
loves to enjoy those favorite meals captured in a church cookbook Cost is
$15 and we also have the old cookbook for $5
Our Mid-Winter Event ldquoThe New Year New EWE New Friendsrdquo was
enjoyed by all who braved snowy roads to join us We hope everyone went
home with some new healthy-living tips made new friends and were
inspired by guest speaker our very own Lisa Olson who shared her life
story and spoke about ldquoTrue Beautyrdquo It was exciting to have women from
other local churches join our Providence Women for this special event
Thank You for sharing our Providence hospitality with our guests and to
everyone who assisted in making the Mid-Winter Event a huge success
Our next event is open to all our family and friends Please join us as we host
our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12 5 pm to 730
pm in the fellowship hall We need women who are willing to help set-up cook
serve and clean-up Use the sign-up sheet on the Womenrsquos bulletin to
communicate how you can help We always seem to have a great time in the
kitchen so please volunteer For those family and friends who want to enjoy
eating a stack of heavenly pancakes and fixings the cost is $6 per person or
$15 per household
Planning by our PPWCT will soon get underway for our Spring gathering We have received some
interest in a Spring Retreat If you have other ideas please speak to me or send an email to our Vice
Moderator karenmoore5coxnet Look forward to another Great Year
Cecilia
Womenrsquos Book Club What a Godwink author Liz Curtis Higgs blog is
featuring our upcoming February book club selection Her
Wednesday Bible Study Blog is walking through the
pages of her wee book EMBRACE GRACE Its a quick
read yet full of Godrsquos truth Join her http
wwwlizcurtishiggscomembrace-grace if youd like and
join us for fellowship light
r e f r e s h m e n t s a n d
di scuss ion Saturday
Feb16th at 1015 am
after Courtyard Graces
Contact Cathy Polychroni
424 -4591 w i t h any
questions andor ideas
Wersquore always looking for
titles to explore
Coming to Providence this summer
KINGDOM ROCK VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Look for more details coming soon
Goodies for College Students
Immediately following worship on February 10 we will pack 26 Valentine goodie boxes for our college
students Bring your cookies candy soup popcorn cocoa chips crackers or other snacks to church by
Sunday February 10 We will use post office boxes so the weight doesnt matter but bulky things
make it tough Individually wrapped items make everyone happier Help us show our college students
we care about them
5
Providence Post
Courtyard Graces prayer devotion fellowship
gardening
Join us on Saturday February 16
9am - 10am We look forward to seeing you
Thanks to everyone who
came to help decorate the
church for the Christmas
season A good time was had
by all as we decorated
laughed and set up festive
reminders of the season throughout Providence ending
with a wonderful potluck supper Again many
wonderful members stayed after the service in early
January to take down and pack up decorations Many
hands truly do make light workhellipwell maybe not for the
climbers up the attic stairs but we thank you especially
for doing this Fellowship at Providence is such a joy
Robin Birdwell
Thank you to our Providence Family for the cards
and prayers during the recent passing of Kevinrsquos
father Rich Daley Also thank you for prayers and
encouragement for Ceciliarsquos dad Lester Loges who
continues to recover in FL from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure Your prayers during these
difficult times were a tremendous strength to our
family We are blessed to be part of the Providence
Church Family
Kevin and Cecilia Daley
Dear Providence Presbyterian Church Family
I want to thank each of you for your love
letters telephone conservations and most of all for
you prayers following my recent operation on my left
leg Your concern for me has motivated me to
continue to have a positive attitude toward life and
to strive every day to be a Good Christian
Although not completed healed I am on the verge of
being one hundred per cent healed-thanks to your
concerns and prayers
Love Floyd Gilbert
Dear Providence Family
I have many things to be thankful for following
my knee replacement surgery Your cards extra
prayers flowers Jeffrsquos visit in the hospital and the
prayer shawl all helped me get through a challenging
and painful time I am healing now and hope to be
getting around on my own soon I am very blessed
to have such a caring family Thank you ever so
much for taking such good care of me in so many
ways
Fondly
Nancy Lindgren
Hello from Property
February is our transition month in leadership as I
prepare to step down and Kevin Daley prepares to
assume the role of chair for our committee So if you
see me smiling and Kevin sighing more than usual yoursquoll
know why (ha ha) I do plan to stay on Property as a
member of the team but please refer all complaints hellip er
suggestions to Kevin come March ndash wink
Budget-wise wersquore in great shape rolling into 2013
We have 11 separate accounts but our overall budget of
$58K is sufficient to handle our service contracts
(HVAC ADT Security lawn amp landscaping service etc)
utilities (electric water gas etc) and maintenance
(building equipment bus repair etc) Volunteer
support still plays a major role in helping us keep our
costs down We canrsquot thank the congregation enough
for the role you have in this matter too Speaking of
which I especially want to thank Kempsville Lawn
Doctors for their years of pro bono work in keeping our
lawn green and weed free
Itrsquos been a fun ride I appreciate all your help
advice and comments along the way
From Property have a great day
Riley
Rick and Karen Moore
1403 Sommerton Way Chesapeake VA 23320
Phone 277-9447
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
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10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
4
Providence Womenrsquos Ministries
H ello Ladies
Wow 2013 is off to a great start I hope you are enjoying your
new 35th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook If you did not get
one we ordered extras so please see or call me Cecilia at 479-5558 I will
make sure you get one The Cookbook makes an awesome giftmdash everyone
loves to enjoy those favorite meals captured in a church cookbook Cost is
$15 and we also have the old cookbook for $5
Our Mid-Winter Event ldquoThe New Year New EWE New Friendsrdquo was
enjoyed by all who braved snowy roads to join us We hope everyone went
home with some new healthy-living tips made new friends and were
inspired by guest speaker our very own Lisa Olson who shared her life
story and spoke about ldquoTrue Beautyrdquo It was exciting to have women from
other local churches join our Providence Women for this special event
Thank You for sharing our Providence hospitality with our guests and to
everyone who assisted in making the Mid-Winter Event a huge success
Our next event is open to all our family and friends Please join us as we host
our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12 5 pm to 730
pm in the fellowship hall We need women who are willing to help set-up cook
serve and clean-up Use the sign-up sheet on the Womenrsquos bulletin to
communicate how you can help We always seem to have a great time in the
kitchen so please volunteer For those family and friends who want to enjoy
eating a stack of heavenly pancakes and fixings the cost is $6 per person or
$15 per household
Planning by our PPWCT will soon get underway for our Spring gathering We have received some
interest in a Spring Retreat If you have other ideas please speak to me or send an email to our Vice
Moderator karenmoore5coxnet Look forward to another Great Year
Cecilia
Womenrsquos Book Club What a Godwink author Liz Curtis Higgs blog is
featuring our upcoming February book club selection Her
Wednesday Bible Study Blog is walking through the
pages of her wee book EMBRACE GRACE Its a quick
read yet full of Godrsquos truth Join her http
wwwlizcurtishiggscomembrace-grace if youd like and
join us for fellowship light
r e f r e s h m e n t s a n d
di scuss ion Saturday
Feb16th at 1015 am
after Courtyard Graces
Contact Cathy Polychroni
424 -4591 w i t h any
questions andor ideas
Wersquore always looking for
titles to explore
Coming to Providence this summer
KINGDOM ROCK VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Look for more details coming soon
Goodies for College Students
Immediately following worship on February 10 we will pack 26 Valentine goodie boxes for our college
students Bring your cookies candy soup popcorn cocoa chips crackers or other snacks to church by
Sunday February 10 We will use post office boxes so the weight doesnt matter but bulky things
make it tough Individually wrapped items make everyone happier Help us show our college students
we care about them
5
Providence Post
Courtyard Graces prayer devotion fellowship
gardening
Join us on Saturday February 16
9am - 10am We look forward to seeing you
Thanks to everyone who
came to help decorate the
church for the Christmas
season A good time was had
by all as we decorated
laughed and set up festive
reminders of the season throughout Providence ending
with a wonderful potluck supper Again many
wonderful members stayed after the service in early
January to take down and pack up decorations Many
hands truly do make light workhellipwell maybe not for the
climbers up the attic stairs but we thank you especially
for doing this Fellowship at Providence is such a joy
Robin Birdwell
Thank you to our Providence Family for the cards
and prayers during the recent passing of Kevinrsquos
father Rich Daley Also thank you for prayers and
encouragement for Ceciliarsquos dad Lester Loges who
continues to recover in FL from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure Your prayers during these
difficult times were a tremendous strength to our
family We are blessed to be part of the Providence
Church Family
Kevin and Cecilia Daley
Dear Providence Presbyterian Church Family
I want to thank each of you for your love
letters telephone conservations and most of all for
you prayers following my recent operation on my left
leg Your concern for me has motivated me to
continue to have a positive attitude toward life and
to strive every day to be a Good Christian
Although not completed healed I am on the verge of
being one hundred per cent healed-thanks to your
concerns and prayers
Love Floyd Gilbert
Dear Providence Family
I have many things to be thankful for following
my knee replacement surgery Your cards extra
prayers flowers Jeffrsquos visit in the hospital and the
prayer shawl all helped me get through a challenging
and painful time I am healing now and hope to be
getting around on my own soon I am very blessed
to have such a caring family Thank you ever so
much for taking such good care of me in so many
ways
Fondly
Nancy Lindgren
Hello from Property
February is our transition month in leadership as I
prepare to step down and Kevin Daley prepares to
assume the role of chair for our committee So if you
see me smiling and Kevin sighing more than usual yoursquoll
know why (ha ha) I do plan to stay on Property as a
member of the team but please refer all complaints hellip er
suggestions to Kevin come March ndash wink
Budget-wise wersquore in great shape rolling into 2013
We have 11 separate accounts but our overall budget of
$58K is sufficient to handle our service contracts
(HVAC ADT Security lawn amp landscaping service etc)
utilities (electric water gas etc) and maintenance
(building equipment bus repair etc) Volunteer
support still plays a major role in helping us keep our
costs down We canrsquot thank the congregation enough
for the role you have in this matter too Speaking of
which I especially want to thank Kempsville Lawn
Doctors for their years of pro bono work in keeping our
lawn green and weed free
Itrsquos been a fun ride I appreciate all your help
advice and comments along the way
From Property have a great day
Riley
Rick and Karen Moore
1403 Sommerton Way Chesapeake VA 23320
Phone 277-9447
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
Feb
ruary
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13
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nd
ay
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ls
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Gro
up
60
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Gro
up
18
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rch
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ject
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21
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rk D
ay
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ry B
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110
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Eld
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30
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Gro
up
60
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Gro
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25
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m B
oy S
cou
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26
5
amp 6
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ject
Lig
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70
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ng
the W
ell
7
30p
m B
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of
Pro
vid
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27
4
00p
m V
A C
hil
dre
ns
Ch
oru
s 6
00p
m S
oup
an
d R
oll
s
63
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m K
irk
mu
sik
70
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m C
han
cel
Ch
oir
28
5
amp 6
30
Pro
ject
ligh
t
12
00p
m N
A G
roup
33
0p
m A
OM
10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
5
Providence Post
Courtyard Graces prayer devotion fellowship
gardening
Join us on Saturday February 16
9am - 10am We look forward to seeing you
Thanks to everyone who
came to help decorate the
church for the Christmas
season A good time was had
by all as we decorated
laughed and set up festive
reminders of the season throughout Providence ending
with a wonderful potluck supper Again many
wonderful members stayed after the service in early
January to take down and pack up decorations Many
hands truly do make light workhellipwell maybe not for the
climbers up the attic stairs but we thank you especially
for doing this Fellowship at Providence is such a joy
Robin Birdwell
Thank you to our Providence Family for the cards
and prayers during the recent passing of Kevinrsquos
father Rich Daley Also thank you for prayers and
encouragement for Ceciliarsquos dad Lester Loges who
continues to recover in FL from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure Your prayers during these
difficult times were a tremendous strength to our
family We are blessed to be part of the Providence
Church Family
Kevin and Cecilia Daley
Dear Providence Presbyterian Church Family
I want to thank each of you for your love
letters telephone conservations and most of all for
you prayers following my recent operation on my left
leg Your concern for me has motivated me to
continue to have a positive attitude toward life and
to strive every day to be a Good Christian
Although not completed healed I am on the verge of
being one hundred per cent healed-thanks to your
concerns and prayers
Love Floyd Gilbert
Dear Providence Family
I have many things to be thankful for following
my knee replacement surgery Your cards extra
prayers flowers Jeffrsquos visit in the hospital and the
prayer shawl all helped me get through a challenging
and painful time I am healing now and hope to be
getting around on my own soon I am very blessed
to have such a caring family Thank you ever so
much for taking such good care of me in so many
ways
Fondly
Nancy Lindgren
Hello from Property
February is our transition month in leadership as I
prepare to step down and Kevin Daley prepares to
assume the role of chair for our committee So if you
see me smiling and Kevin sighing more than usual yoursquoll
know why (ha ha) I do plan to stay on Property as a
member of the team but please refer all complaints hellip er
suggestions to Kevin come March ndash wink
Budget-wise wersquore in great shape rolling into 2013
We have 11 separate accounts but our overall budget of
$58K is sufficient to handle our service contracts
(HVAC ADT Security lawn amp landscaping service etc)
utilities (electric water gas etc) and maintenance
(building equipment bus repair etc) Volunteer
support still plays a major role in helping us keep our
costs down We canrsquot thank the congregation enough
for the role you have in this matter too Speaking of
which I especially want to thank Kempsville Lawn
Doctors for their years of pro bono work in keeping our
lawn green and weed free
Itrsquos been a fun ride I appreciate all your help
advice and comments along the way
From Property have a great day
Riley
Rick and Karen Moore
1403 Sommerton Way Chesapeake VA 23320
Phone 277-9447
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
Feb
ruary
20
13
Su
nd
ay
M
on
da
y
Tu
es
da
y
We
dn
es
da
y
Th
urs
da
y
Fri
da
y
Sa
turd
ay
1
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
A
no
nym
ou
s
2
83
0am
AO
M
30
0p
m A
OM
3
9
00am
Mer
ry B
ells
11
00
am C
om
mu
nio
n
12
15
pm
Blo
od
Pre
ssu
re S
cree
nin
g
3
00p
m N
A G
roup
60
0p
m Y
ou
th G
roup
4
70
0p
m B
oy S
cou
ts
70
0p
m N
ew E
lder
Tra
inin
g
70
0p
m C
om
mit
tee
Ch
airs
7
30p
m C
om
mit
tee
Nig
ht
5
5 amp
63
0 P
roje
ct
Lig
ht
73
0p
m B
ells
of
Pro
vid
ence
6
40
0p
m V
A C
hil
dre
ns
Ch
oru
s 6
00p
m K
irk N
igh
t
63
0p
m K
irk
mu
sik
73
0p
m C
han
cel
Ch
oir
7
5 amp
63
0 P
roje
ct
Lig
ht
12
00p
m N
A G
rou
p
33
0p
m A
OM
8
70
0p
m M
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m C
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8
00
pm
Nar
coti
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An
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OM
10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
6
Providence Post
Youth Work Camp Lexington NC June 2013 Our Youth thank everyone who purchased or made a donation to our
carwash fundraiser With your help we raised $25464 to help defray expenses for this yearrsquos work camp
Our next work camp fundraiser is March 3 at Ruby Tuesday at Kemps River Shopping Center
Please use this flier on the next page to invite all your friends and family to come We will have fliers
available at church in February Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 for every receipt when a flier is turned in
when the check is paid The flier can be used all day during the event
Lenten Soup and Rolls For five Wednesday evenings during Lent
beginning February 20 we will meet together in
the Fellowship Hall at 600 pm for soup rolls
and fellowship Following our meals Rev Tom
Chadwick will lead youth and adults in a weekly
meditation entitled ldquoBeneath the Cross of Jesusrdquo
a look at those who stood at the base of the
cross
We need volunteers
to take turns making
soup and others to
bring rolls for these
nights A sign-up sheet
is posted on the
Fel lowship bullet in
board
This could be YOU
receiving a scholarship
from Providence
T h e P r o v i d e n c e
Scholarship can be used
toward higher education
at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or
university a vocational school or a career
training program If you are a graduating
senior an active member of Providence
attend regularly and participate in church
activities the Christian Education Committee
invites to you apply Scholarship
applications can be obtained from the church
office or on the Youth bulletin board
beginning February 15 and must be
returned to the church office no later than April 15 2013 You can start thinking about
the essay portion of the scholarship
application now How do you plan to
incorporate your Christian principles and
beliefs into your goals for college or
vocational school and beyond
Makemie Woods Camp
Opportunities Makemie Woods Summer Camp teaches essential
life skills in a radically-accepting Christian
community Makemie Woods is our Presbytery ministry
supported by our churches The camp offers adventure
programs for children entering 1st grade - Senior High In
addition to traditional camp experiences Makemie Woods
offers specialized sessions in music drama caving
horseback riding hang-gliding and more Visit
wwwmakwoodsorg for additional information
Do you know a college-aged student looking for a
meaningful summer job Working for Makemie Woods
Summer Camp is a great way to develop valuable
leadership skills work with kids and grow spiritually
Interested candidates should visit wwwmakwoodsorg for
information and an application Many internship or
practicum requirements can be fulfilled by camp
employment Applicants should be at least 18 years old
and one year past high school
Providence Men
Invite YOU to our Annual
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
All adults are invited to enjoy a
delicious surf and turf meal planned to
delight your palate Bring a baby or
wedding picture to share before dinner
Our very own Menrsquos Choir assisted by
Valetta will entertain us following
dessert Tickets are $750 per person
Sign up on the menrsquos bulletin board and
indicate if child care is needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up at 900am
Saturday morning and to clean-up after the event
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
Feb
ruary
20
13
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nd
ay
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es
da
y
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00am
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ry B
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15
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re S
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00am
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as C
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day
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y amp
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ewsl
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Pro
vidence
Sch
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rship
Applic
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ns
ava
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In
C
hurc
h o
ffice
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
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on
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ou
s
16
8
30am
AO
M
90
0am
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rtyard
Gra
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10
15
am
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men
rsquos
B
oo
k C
lub
30
0p
m A
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5
00
pm
Aval
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Hil
ls
C
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gu
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V
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tin
e D
inn
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17
1
st S
unday
in L
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OD
U M
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try
90
0am
Mer
ry
Bel
ls
30
0pm
NA
Gro
up
60
0pm
Youth
Gro
up
18
C
hu
rch
Off
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lose
d
VB
Sch
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ls C
lose
d
70
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m B
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19
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amp 6
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73
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ry B
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110
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of
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30
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up
60
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Youth
Gro
up
25
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m B
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cou
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26
5
amp 6
30
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70
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7
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of
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27
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dre
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s 6
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63
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28
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ligh
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33
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OM
10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
7
Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and
believes in giving back As a fellow member of the community we invite
you to participate in
Ruby Tuesdayrsquos Community GiveBack Program
Grab your family and friends and join us at the
1250 FORDHAM DRIVE
location on the date listed below
Please present this flyer to your server and
we will give back 20 of your purchase
to the organization
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other discounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program)
Organizationrsquos Name Providence Presbyterian Church
Event Name Youth Workcamp Fund Raiser
Dateof Visit March 3 2013
1250 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach Virginia For directions to the restaurant or a peek at the menu
Visit rubytuesdaycom
To make a reservation call us at 757-366-5260 or visit us online at rubytuesdaycom
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
Feb
ruary
20
13
Su
nd
ay
M
on
da
y
Tu
es
da
y
We
dn
es
da
y
Th
urs
da
y
Fri
da
y
Sa
turd
ay
1
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
A
no
nym
ou
s
2
83
0am
AO
M
30
0p
m A
OM
3
9
00am
Mer
ry B
ells
11
00
am C
om
mu
nio
n
12
15
pm
Blo
od
Pre
ssu
re S
cree
nin
g
3
00p
m N
A G
roup
60
0p
m Y
ou
th G
roup
4
70
0p
m B
oy S
cou
ts
70
0p
m N
ew E
lder
Tra
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g
70
0p
m C
om
mit
tee
Ch
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7
30p
m C
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mit
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Nig
ht
5
5 amp
63
0 P
roje
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Lig
ht
73
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m B
ells
of
Pro
vid
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6
40
0p
m V
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dre
ns
Ch
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s 6
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m K
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63
0p
m K
irk
mu
sik
73
0p
m C
han
cel
Ch
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7
5 amp
63
0 P
roje
ct
Lig
ht
12
00p
m N
A G
rou
p
33
0p
m A
OM
8
70
0p
m M
iria
m C
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8
00
pm
Nar
coti
cs
An
on
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s
9
83
0am
AO
M
30
0p
m A
OM
6
30p
m V
alen
tin
e D
inn
er
10
Tra
nsf
igu
rati
on
of
the L
ord
90
0am
Mer
ry B
ells
11
00am
You
th S
unday
3
00p
m N
A G
rou
p
6
00
pm
You
th G
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p
11
7
00p
m B
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cou
ts
70
0p
m S
essi
on -
New
Mem
ber
s
Rec
eived
12
100
0am
Dorc
as C
ircl
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5 amp
63
0 P
roje
ct L
ight
50
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17
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18
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ry B
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Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
8
Providence Post Seeking Care Team Leaders
A Care Team Leader is a spiritually led person willing to be responsible for a group of
five households This person will contact their household keep them in prayer and lend an ear when there is a need or concern Care Team Leaders will be a liaison
between the leaders minister and congregation assisting where needed helping to resolve problems and answering questions
Please indicate if you would be willing to serve as a Care Team Leader in 2013
Yes I will serve (name) _____________________________________
In the space below please list other members of our congregation who you feel
should be considered as members of the Care Team
____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Nancy Whitaker or the church office by Sunday February 10th Thank you
Mid-winter Event 2013
The New Year New Ewe New Friends
9
Feb
ruary
20
13
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100
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m S
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Tues
day
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Su
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70
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Civ
ic L
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73
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m B
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of
Pro
vid
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13
9
45am
Mar
y amp
Mar
tha
Cir
cle
63
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m C
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cel
Ch
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73
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Wed
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da
y
Ser
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14
5
amp 6
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80
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16
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10
15
am
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men
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k C
lub
30
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00
pm
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ls
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17
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90
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ls
30
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Gro
up
60
0pm
Youth
Gro
up
18
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hu
rch
Off
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lose
d
VB
Sch
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lose
d
70
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m B
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Sco
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19
5
amp 6
30
Pro
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Lig
ht
73
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20
4
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s 6
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63
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h 9
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m
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no
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23
8
30
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00
pm
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90
0am
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ry B
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110
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Inst
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tion
of
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30
0pm
NA
Gro
up
60
0pm
Youth
Gro
up
25
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m B
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cou
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26
5
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30
Pro
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Lig
ht
70
0p
m A
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7
30p
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of
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27
4
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ns
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m S
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63
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70
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28
5
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30
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OM
10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
9
Feb
ruary
20
13
Su
nd
ay
M
on
da
y
Tu
es
da
y
We
dn
es
da
y
Th
urs
da
y
Fri
da
y
Sa
turd
ay
1
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
A
no
nym
ou
s
2
83
0am
AO
M
30
0p
m A
OM
3
9
00am
Mer
ry B
ells
11
00
am C
om
mu
nio
n
12
15
pm
Blo
od
Pre
ssu
re S
cree
nin
g
3
00p
m N
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roup
60
0p
m Y
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4
70
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m B
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cou
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70
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m N
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Tra
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g
70
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m C
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Ch
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7
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m C
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Nig
ht
5
5 amp
63
0 P
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Lig
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73
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6
40
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12
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33
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8
70
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8
00
pm
Nar
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An
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s
9
83
0am
AO
M
30
0p
m A
OM
6
30p
m V
alen
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inn
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10
Tra
nsf
igu
rati
on
of
the L
ord
90
0am
Mer
ry B
ells
11
00am
You
th S
unday
3
00p
m N
A G
rou
p
6
00
pm
You
th G
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11
7
00p
m B
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cou
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70
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m S
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on -
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Mem
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s
Rec
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12
100
0am
Dorc
as C
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5 amp
63
0 P
roje
ct L
ight
50
0 p
m S
hro
ve
Tues
day
P
anca
ke
Su
pp
er
70
0p
m H
om
este
ad
Civ
ic L
eag
ue
73
0p
m B
ells
of
Pro
vid
ence
13
9
45am
Mar
y amp
Mar
tha
Cir
cle
63
0p
m C
han
cel
Ch
oir
73
0p
m A
sh
Wed
nes
da
y
Ser
vic
e
14
5
amp 6
30
Pro
ject
L
igh
t
12
00p
m N
A G
rou
p
33
0p
m A
OM
15
N
ewsl
ette
r D
eadline
Pro
vidence
Sch
ola
rship
Applic
atio
ns
ava
ilable
In
C
hurc
h o
ffice
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
An
on
ym
ou
s
16
8
30am
AO
M
90
0am
Cou
rtyard
Gra
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10
15
am
Wo
men
rsquos
B
oo
k C
lub
30
0p
m A
OM
5
00
pm
Aval
on
Hil
ls
C
ivic
Lea
gu
e
V
alen
tin
e D
inn
er
17
1
st S
unday
in L
ent
OD
U M
inis
try
90
0am
Mer
ry
Bel
ls
30
0pm
NA
Gro
up
60
0pm
Youth
Gro
up
18
C
hu
rch
Off
ice C
lose
d
VB
Sch
oo
ls C
lose
d
70
0p
m B
oy
Sco
uts
19
5
amp 6
30
Pro
ject
Lig
ht
73
0p
m B
ells
of
Pro
vid
ence
20
4
00p
m V
A C
hil
dre
ns
Ch
oru
s 6
00p
m S
oup
an
d R
oll
s
63
0p
m K
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mu
sik
70
0p
m C
han
cel
Ch
oir
21
5
amp 6
30
Pro
ject
Lig
ht
12
00
pm
PW
Mis
sio
n
Wo
rk D
ay
1
20
0p
m N
A G
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33
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m A
OM
7
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m C
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Tea
m L
ead
-
ers
2 2
Serv
e M
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at
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C
- B
rin
g
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d
to
ch
urc
h 9
am
-2p
m
80
0p
m N
arco
tics
A
no
nym
ou
s
23
8
30
am A
OM
3
00
pm
AO
M
24
90
0am
Mer
ry B
ells
110
0am
Inst
alla
tion
of
Eld
ers
30
0pm
NA
Gro
up
60
0pm
Youth
Gro
up
25
7
00p
m B
oy S
cou
ts
26
5
amp 6
30
Pro
ject
Lig
ht
70
0p
m A
Gath
eri
ng
the W
ell
7
30p
m B
ells
of
Pro
vid
ence
27
4
00p
m V
A C
hil
dre
ns
Ch
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s 6
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m S
oup
an
d R
oll
s
63
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m K
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mu
sik
70
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han
cel
Ch
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28
5
amp 6
30
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ligh
t
12
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m N
A G
roup
33
0p
m A
OM
10
Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
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Upcoming Events Check out event details inside
Kirk Night Wednesday February 6 at 600pm
Valentine Dinner Saturday February 9 at 630 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday February
12 430 pm
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday February 13 at
730 pm
Courtyard Graces Saturday February 16 at 900 am
Soup and Rolls Wednesdays starting February 20
at 600 pm until Easter week
A gathering the Well Tuesday February 26 at 700
pm
Save the Date
Menrsquos Fellowship Thursday March 7 at 630 pm
Easter Sunrise Breakfast Sunday March 31
following Easter Sunrise Service in the Courtyard
5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach VA 23464
Phone (757) 420-6159 Fax (757) 420-7553
Church Staff
PastorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Jeffrey Bell
Parish AssociatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRev Tom Chadwick
Director of Christian EducationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDonna Rae Barrow
Director of MusichelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipValetta Fellenbaum
Organist helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipJohn Dixon
Administrative AssistanthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipKaren Cagni
SextonhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMelvin Jones
Kitchen CoordinatorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTerrie Wichrowski
Nursery SupervisorhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMichelle Wofford
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Newsletter articles joys and
announcements should be submitted no
later than the 15th of each month
for the following monthrsquos edition
Please e-mail Newsletter submissions to
newsletterprovpresorg
THE SESSION
Moderator Jeffrey Bell Clerk of Session Jonathan Hyslop Administration Committee
Ashley Schroeder Gary Parson Don Reid
Christian Education Committee Emily Pursel George Fitzgerald
Congregational Care Committee Dawn Hill Harry Rogers
Fellowship Committee Rich Lindgren Rose Farr
MissionOutreachEvangelism Committee Sandra Rushton Carol Hickman
Property Committee
Riley Hensly Kevin Daley
Worship Committee Tom Barrow Brent Nielson committee chair
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