Providence Presbyterian Church exists to help people experience the joy of Christ and his gospel. We are blessed in that God has placed us in a growing and vibrant area, Louisa and Goochland, to be a community of hope and good news for our neighbors.
God is at work at Providence, transforming sinners into saints. He is growing us to be a more prayerful, mission-minded, gospel-centered people. We sincerely hope that you become a part of what God is accomplishing among us as the people of Providence Presbyterian Church.
Please click on the “Visitor” tab above to find out more about our church. It is, of course, just a snapshot of who we are, and only so much can be learned through words. The very best way to get a sense of who we are is to come visit and experience our faith community firsthand, and to see the new things that God is doing in and through us.
Providence Presbyterian Church is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Leadership in the Presbyterian Church
Leadership in the Presbyterian Church is housed neither solely in an individual nor in the congregation as a whole but is instead representative in nature. The session and the board of deacons constitute the main leadership bodies in the Presbyterian Church and together are responsible for leading the congregation in its faith, life, worship, and mission.
The session is the main governing body of the church and consists of elected leaders called elders. There are two kinds of elders that serve together on the session: teaching elders (ministers responsible for preaching the gospel) and ruling elders (guiding church members who are not ministers). They together are responsible for the faith, life, mission, and government of the church. Among other responsibilities, the session prays with and for the members and ministers of the church, receives new members, approves the administration of baptism and of the Lord’s Supper, provides for all our worship services, sets the budget, and oversees our educational programs, mission work, and outreach.
The word deacon comes from the Bible and means servant. Throughout its history the Christian Church has recognized some of its members as especially gifted to serve others and has appointed people to serve as deacons. Here at Providence deacons are elected and organized into a board of deacons. Together they are responsible for leading the congregation in ministries of sympathy and compassion. Our deacons offer congregational care and assistance during times of special need, pray for our members and friends, usher for all worship services, receive the offerings and gifts of the people during worship, care for our college and graduate school students, visit and take flowers to our hospitalized or at-home members, assist with funerals, administer the Deacons’ Fund, and more.
We are also led by a dedicated staff that works hard to ensure that our congregation continues to grow in the faith and serve others in love.
Weekly Events
Sundays:
Adult Sunday School ~ 9:45-10:45am Fellowship Hall
Worship Service on Sunday ~11am-12:15pm Sanctuary
• After the first hymn, children eighth grade and under will go to the Fellowship Hall for age appropriate Children’s Worship.
Fellowship Time ~ After service in the Fellowship Hall
Prayer Ministry ~ After service in the front of the sanctuary.
Thursday (in season) – 6:00pm-8:00pm ~ English Classes for the community.
The Ministers: Every member of the Church
The Session (the ruling body of the church) 2011:
Helen J. – Buildings and Grounds Committee
Cindy E. – Worship Committee
James D. – Outreach Committee
Aubrey L. – Stewardship Committee
Clerk of Session
Leslie J.
Board of Deacons
Judy W. (2011)
Gail P. (2012)
Treasurer: Casey C.
The Pastor: Providence Church is currently in a time of pastoral transition. Rev. Tony Lin’s last Sunday was August 14, 2011.
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