Ministries at Providence
Serving God,
Serving People.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Sundays · 9:15 AM
Adult Sunday School
Verse-by-verse teaching in a classroom setting before the morning service.
All are welcome — whether you are a longtime member, a visitor, or somewhere between. Class meets at 9:15 AM each Sunday in the fellowship hall, and ends in time for the 10:30 AM worship service.
Providence also maintains a lending library of commentaries, theology, and Christian living titles for members to borrow between classes.
Monthly · Reading Together
Providence Book Club
A gathered reading of theology, Christian living, and church history — one book at a time.
The Book Club meets regularly to discuss works of theology, Christian living, and church history. Newcomers are welcome at any point — pick up the current title and join us at the next meeting.
Current & Upcoming
- Gospel Deeps — Jared C. Wilson
- The Bruised Reed — Richard Sibbes
- Redemption Accomplished and Applied — John Murray
- The Holiness of God — R.C. Sproul
Previously Read
- Delighting in the Trinity — Michael Reeves
- Knowing God — J.I. Packer
- The Pilgrim's Progress — John Bunyan
- Desiring God — John Piper
- The Enemy Within — Kris Lundgaard
- Mere Christianity — C.S. Lewis
- Respectable Sins — Jerry Bridges
- Holiness — J.C. Ryle
- Don't Waste Your Life — John Piper
- Finally Alive — John Piper
- What Is the Gospel? — Greg Gilbert
- Crazy Busy — Kevin DeYoung
- The Prodigal God — Timothy Keller
- Overcoming Sin and Temptation — John Owen
- Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart — J.D. Greear
- What Did You Expect? — Paul David Tripp
- Is God Anti-Gay? — Sam Allberry
- The Explicit Gospel — Matt Chandler
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life — Donald S. Whitney
Ages 0 through 6th Grade
Children's Ministries
Nursery, Sunday School, and Children's Church — gospel-centered care for the youngest Providence.
At Providence Church we believe parents have primary responsibility for the discipleship of their children. Thus, the church strives not to replace the spiritual influence of the parents, but to supplement parental instruction and assist parents in their holy calling of making disciples who love God and others.
With that in mind, each Sunday Providence Church serves parents and their children with the following:
- Nursery
- For children from birth through age 2 there is an optional nursery during the Sunday school hour, the 10:30 AM service, and during the Sunday evening activities. The nursery is centrally located near the sanctuary and Sunday school rooms.
- Sunday School
- Not settling for entertainment or babysitting, our Sunday school teachers impart biblical knowledge and emphasize Scripture memory. We use curriculum from Children Desiring God and each class is taught by a husband and wife team. Our classes are assigned based on age rather than academic grade, promoting the first Sunday in August.
- Children's Church
- There is a brief children's message during the 10:30 AM service, after which the children (ages 3 through kindergarten) have the option of going to children's church during the sermon time. There, typically a husband & wife team teach the children through The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. After the sermon, they rejoin us for the remainder of the service.
In addition to the aforementioned weekly activities, there are also various special events throughout the year for the edification of the children, including the following annual events:
- Youth Disciple Now
- Vacation Bible School
- Youth Camp
- Reformation Celebration (last weekend in October)
Global & Local Partners
Missions & Outreach
Supporting the spread of the gospel through the Cooperative Program and direct partnership with missionary families.
In addition to supporting missions throughout the world as contributing members of the Cooperative Program of the SBC and SBTC and locally through the Collin Baptist Association, we also have a few mission endeavors that we personally support.
Andrew & Sophia Pitcher
Wycliffe Bible Translators · Southern Africa
Andrew & Sophia Pitcher, with Wycliffe Bible Translators, are assigned to the Southern Africa Services Group (SOA), a regional group serving language communities in 18 countries and 120 languages in southern Africa.
Partner with the Pitchers
Charles & Julie Woodrow
Grace Missions Ministries · Mozambique
The Woodrow family is currently serving the Lord with Grace Missions Ministries in Mozambique, where Charles is a surgeon.
Partner with the WoodrowsSpecial Interest Groups
Small Groups · SIGs
Fellowship built around shared interests — because discipleship often happens around a table, a campfire, or a board game.
Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a great way to connect with others who share your interests. They run on the rhythm of real life — seasonal, flexible, and built around what brings people together naturally.
Book Club
Discussing great works of Christian literature together
Financial Fellowship
Biblical stewardship and wisdom sharing
Firearms Fellowship
Fellowship and responsible firearms activities
Jubilees
Fellowship group for our senior saints
Fantasy Baseball
Spring/summer fantasy league for baseball fans
Fantasy Football
Fall fantasy league for football fans
Reformed Gamers
Board games, video games, and fellowship
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
Mid-week prayer & Bible study (Wed 6:30 PM)
Dust Bunnies
Home care and cleaning fellowship/support
Young Adults of Providence (YAP)
Fellowship and discipleship for young adults