Community Ministries
Outreach descriptions
Providence Community Ministries provides opportunities throughout the year for you to serve in the community. These outreach opportunities are organized or sponsored by Providence. Other ministries supported, but not organized, by Providence can be found here. For more information contact Beth Eastman (bethe@pray.org or 326-3000).
Ongoing Outreaches
Garden Ministry
The Garden Ministry seeks to collect vegetables, fruits and herbs from Providence family gardeners and farmers and to distribute to those who need to supplement their weekly groceries. 1 Timothy 6:18 says, "Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” Most gardeners produce more than their families can consume, so in these challenging economic times, this is an opportunity for you to share your abundance with those in need.
Every Thursday, July 8 through August 12, you may donate food from 5-6:30.p.m. in the fellowship hall. Pick-up will be from 6-7:30 p.m. We are also in need of 10 volunteers. For more information, contact Angela Roberson (846-7048 or addrob@nc.rr.com).
Downtown Raleigh Outreach
Providence has the opportunity to join with Church in the Woods ministry every second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. to help serve and feed those who are homeless and needy in the downtown Raleigh area. We will be meeting at Moore Square, just across the street from the Salvation Army. Our church will be providing a hot meal for 100-200 people and sharing the Gospel. We need volunteers to provide, transport and serve food. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kim Tant (ktantgal@gmail.com or 757-4670).
Raleigh Gardens
In our quest to know Jesus, we want to make Him known in the community by forming friendships and taking advantage of every discipleship opportunity. Providence has an amazing opportunity to do just that, right in our own backyard. The Raleigh Gardens housing complex is located behind the church. As this ministry outreach grows and as we expand the program and get more people involved, we need more volunteers. Please consider making at least a six-week commitment to one of the programs listed in the ongoing ministries section below. To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Beth Eastman (bethe@pray.org or 326-3000).
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Youth Night meets on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Middle and high school students enjoy Bible study and games that help us grow in faith. We also have special events and trips. (For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.)
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Back-to-School Supply Drive: Many children don't have the opportunity to have new school supplies at the beginning of the school year. We want to provide kids with the tools they need to have a great academic year in school.
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Hope for the Holidays: Volunteer to meet a recipient family and guide them through the process of getting their Thanksgiving basket. Afterward, come alongside the family you met and minister to them in a way specific to your family. You might serve the family in some household or handyman type project, share a meal together, bring them to the Christmas musical and coffee hour, or spend time in prayer. Allow the Lord to direct you.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Ministry
Students
The ESL Ministry at Providence Baptist Church is a volunteer-based service to internationals in the area who want to improve their English.
New Student Registration: Tuesday, August 24 from 7-9 p.m. Registration for new students will be available every Thursday.
English Classes: Every Thursday starting August 26 until November 18, 7-9 p.m. on the sixth floor. All levels are welcome. Childcare is provided.
English Conversation Class: Every Tuesday starting August 31 until November 16 from 7-8 p.m. on the second floor. No childcare provided.
ESL by Bible Study: Every Every Tuesday starting August 31 until November 16 from 8-9 p.m. on the second floor. No childcare provided.
All classes are free. There is a small fee of $10 for materials.
Information: For more information contact the ESL Ministry (326-3000 ext. 621 or ProvidenceESL@gmail.com).Directions: Directions and a map of our facilities can be found here.
Información para los estudiantes - haga clic aquí (Español)
Information pour les étudiants - cliquez ici (Français)
Volunteers
The next session of ESL classes will begin August 26 and will run every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. until November 18. We are especially in need of volunteers for teaching ESL (teacher training will be provided) and childcare workers. However, volunteers can also be involved in prayer ministry, social activities and ESL student recruitment. PLEASE NOTE: No knowledge of a foreign language is required to volunteer. For more information, contact Paul (ProvidenceESL@gmail.com or 745-9173).
Disaster Relief and Handyman Ministry
The desire of Providence's Disaster Relief and Recovery Team is to be equipped and ready to respond to local or national disasters as well as supply basic handyman services where needed. This team will help give people the love and support they need during critical times in their lives. If you are interested in being a part of this team or would like to find out more information, contact Scott Ryals (scott.ryals@ncmail.net or 368-1105).
Prison Ministry
Every Monday night Providence holds Bible studies for young adult inmates at Polk Correctional in Butner. If you are interested in leading a small group discussion, contact Beth Eastman (bethe@pray.org or 326-3000). Volunteers must be males older than 21.