Announcements for the Week of

April 20, 2025

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
 
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registration will be held each Sunday after morning service.
 
Wake Missionary Baptist Association (WMBA) Spring Institute will begin Wednesday, April 23 thru Friday, April 25, 2025.  Registration begins at 6:00 PM.  (Location:  Saint Matthew Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd. Raleigh, NC)
 
 
The Strategic Planning Workshop for all Chairpersons and Officers will be held on Saturday, 
April 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in the fellowship hall.  The Facilitator is Deaconess Camellia Inman.
 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
 
WMBA National Day of Prayer and breakfast is scheduled for May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
(Location:  First Baptist Church at 101 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC)
 
 
Attention New Members 2020-2025! The Pastoral Care Ministry invites you to a New Members Fellowship 
following the Worship Service on Sunday, May 4th. Get to know new disciples and ministry chairpersons and receive information about participating in at least one NPBC ministry this year. Contact pastoralcare@newprovidencebaptist.com
 
 
Save the Date:  Cups and Conversations:  Ladies, are you interested in joining a multigenerational community of Christian women who value sisterhood, self reflection, and connection? If so, join us Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 PM for the first session of Cups & Conversations! Questions, please contact Sister Tammy Chapman.
 
 
“Rounding Up” VBS Volunteers:  🏇🤠 Saddle up, Pardnah’s! VBS 2025 needs YOU! Join our “Wonder Junction” adventure! We want to wrangle up FAITH & FUN! And most importantly we want the “Young Nippers” to experience an unforgettable week. Sign up! Be sure to get on the Iron Horse for Jesus!! Don’t be a Slow-poke and miss the cattle drive that will begin promptly on June 22-26. We will have a Rootin’ Tootin’ Good Time!!
 
 
General Baptist State Convention (GBSC) 159th Mid-Year Session is scheduled for Tuesday, 
May 6 – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Beauty Spot Baptist Church. The Host Pastor is Dr. Taijuan Fuller.  
(Location:  7572 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC  28304)
 
 
The Ladies Aide Ministry invites all members who are graduating High School Seniors of New Providence to apply for our 2025 Scholarship Application online. Please adhere to the May 11, 2025 deadline that is noted for all Scholarship applications. Applications are in the information rack in the vestibule. Completed application should be given to Sister Portia Brandon or Deaconess Evelyn Booker.
 
 
Save the Date:  Pastor Wood and First Lady 36th Church Anniversary scheduled for weekend June 7-8, 2025. A Picnic will be held on Saturday at Lake Wheeler Park, Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC.
(Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Plenty of Food! Sunday Service with Praise and Worship. Reception following morning worship service.
 
 
REMINDERS:
 
 
Thrive Youth Ministry: All Middle and High School Youth are invited to our Thrive Youth Ministry Sessions
every second Sunday in the fellowship hall after the morning announcements. 
 
 
Youth Sunday School will continue each second and third Sunday of the month.  Children, come and learn more about God’s word and have breakfast on us.  Breakfast and devotion begin at 8:30 AM with the lesson starting at 8:45 AM sharp.  Sunday School is good!
 
 
We would love to hear of the good news of our Membership. Examples:  Retirement, Promotions and Accomplishments. Sister Highsmith will share the information every other month to the membership via email based on received reports. Please do not send any pictures.  Please send the information in 40 words or less to Sister Tammy Chapman at goodnews@newprovidencebaptist.com.
 
 
Please join us for Noon Day Bible Study through April 30. The current session is a 7-week study on “Unbreakable Promises. Unshakable Hope!”  “What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future.  Whether it’s heart disease or cancer, job failure or addiction, natural disasters or family disasters, mass murders or mental illness, there are so many reasons to be overwhelmed and hope can feel hard to come by. Now more than ever, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God. We suggest you turn to this great and precious promise: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” – Hebrews 6:19-20.  Noon Day Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 12 noon with exception of holidays.
(Dial 848-220-3300. Access code 7266492#). Our Study Manuals are available in the vestibule.
 
 
Please join us for evening Bible Study from April 23rd – May 21st 2025. Our next evening study is “Understanding Spiritual Warfare” by Guna Raman. This is a 5-week Right Now Media study. Are there unseen spiritual battles being waged against you? Are you trapped in a cosmic struggle far bigger than yourself? Or have you dismissed it all as mere Christian mumbo-jumbo from fundamentalist fear-mongers? In this eye-opening five-session study on spiritual warfare, Pastor Guna Raman rips away the veil of complacency when it comes to the spirit world. Through biblical teachings and real-life testimonies, he opens our eyes to the spiritual forces actively opposing our faith. He also provides us with practical strategies to engage boldly with these spiritual enemies. Please join us as Sisters Yvonne Umphrey and Betty Ballentine facilitate this session via Zoom beginning April 23rd at 7:00p.m.
 
 
In case of inclement weather, cancellation information will be available on WTVD 11, WRAL 5/WRAZ 50,
Constant Contact email, DialMyCalls Text Messages and NPBC website.
 
     
The First Aid Ministry will administer blood pressure checks on the third Sunday of each month. If you would like your blood pressure checked, please come to the front of the Sanctuary after our morning worship service.       
                                                                                                                            
 
NPBC Prayer Line Call-In will be available every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM.
(Dial 848-220-3300. Access code 7266492#) The email address for prayer request is 
prayer@newprovidencebaptist.com.   Prayer Request can be submitted on line or placed in the “Prayer Request” box. Intercessory Prayer members will pray over every request submitted.  
                      
 
NOT ABLE TO JOIN US IN PERSON?  The NPMBC Phone Live Stream Line is active and operating for those who are traveling, worshiping from home, or those who may not have access to the internet. Classes and devotion begin at 8:35 a.m. The NPMBC Phone Live Stream number is: 1(888) 458-5443.  
                  
 
Food Bank distributions on the second and third Saturdays of each month.
 
 
The eFax number for New Providence Baptist Church is 984-285-7494.