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  • September 23 Announcements

    PBC ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    Dear PBC Family and Friends,

    Below you will find the SignUpGenius for our October 25 Fellowship Meal and our special celebration of Pastor Jarred and Christiane’s marriage.
    We realize we are asking a bit more than usual for this event, and we are deeply grateful for your willingness to help. Our hope is that, as you contribute, you will share in the joy of blessing this happy couple and making this celebration meaningful for our church family.
    Thank you for helping us create a wonderful time of fellowship, thanksgiving, and celebration as we rejoice together on this special occasion!

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044FAEAF2FA75-65616843-thanksgiving#

    *Generally speaking, Aldi and most other grocery stores will put turkeys on sale starting as early as mid-October. Hopefully, everyone can find some good deals for this special occasion.  

    QUARTERLY CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING TONIGHT!
    It is that time of year again!  We hope to see everyone this evening for the 7:00 PM Quarterly Congregational Business Meeting.  

    HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
    The high school Bible study is meeting tonight at 6 PM in the home of Zach and Sky Hunt. We invite the high school youth to join us!

    PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CORRECTION !! WORSHIP & PRAYER NIGHT
    On September 27th, Jesse and Sharon Hunt will open their home for a worship and prayer night at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for anyone from our church family who is interested to join together and seek God in prayer for the harvest that is plentiful.   

    MEN’S RETREAT • OCTOBER 16–17
    Men, come enjoy an overnight getaway at Camp Shenandoah Springs in Madison, VA for fellowship, rest, and encouragement.

    Friday, 4 PM – Saturday, 4 PM
    Cost: $75 per person
    Meals provided: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast & lunch
    Topics TBD.
    Sons are welcome if they can participate and self-regulate. Payment is required for all attendees.

    RIDES NEEDED FOR MISS BARBARA AND MISS ELEANOR 
    Let’s bless your sisters in Christ and provide a way for them to come to church, hear God’s word and fellowship with other Christians!  Contact us for more information and to sign up to help!

    WE NEED SOME HELP
    We are looking for a few more volunteers to serve in Children’s Church on Weeks 3 and 4. Investing in the lives of children is one of the most meaningful ways to serve our church family and help nurture the next generation in their faith.

    The commitment is just one Sunday per month, and all lessons, teaching materials, and training are provided. For the safety of our children, background checks are required for all volunteers.

    Would you prayerfully consider serving in this ministry? We’d love to have you on the team! Contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org for more information.

    TRUNK OR TREAT OUTREACH EVENT
    This is a wonderful opportunity for our church family to connect with and serve our community. Each year, we welcome around 100 children and their families, and we’re praying for even more this year. To make this event a success, we need lots of helping hands and plenty of participation from our church family.

    One of the highlights of the day is decorating vehicle trunks with fun, Bible-themed displays. If decorating isn’t your thing, don’t worry! We’ve put together a collection of easy, ready-made trunk decoration kits available on Amazon. Simply order a kit, open your trunk, and you’re ready to go.

    There are many other ways to get involved as well. We’re looking for volunteers to help run games and activities, and we also need lots of donated candy for our young guests.

    You’ll find everything you need to know on our Trunk or Treat website: Visit the Trunk or Treat Information Page. You can also find details on the PBC website under Ministries > Kids Ministries > Learn More.

    For questions or additional information, please contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org.

  • Pentecostal Fire

    Pastor Jarred Edgecombe

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  • September 16 Devotion

    Dear PBC Family,

    “for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”” (Isaiah 56:7) 

    In Isaiah 56, beginning in verse 6, the Lord is describing who the true people of God are. They are not just ethnic Jews. Rather they are people wholly devoted to the Lord. Part of that devotion involves a robust personal and corporate prayer life. 

    There is an emphasis on corporate intercession that the Lord desires for His people that we see carried into the new covenant, for in Acts we read of the gatherings for prayer that the very first Christians held. Of course, the earliest believers did not have dedicated sanctuaries for praise and prayer, often meeting in homes for teaching and worship. Still, the corporate emphasis on prayer indicates that it is appropriate to have sanctuaries that are houses of prayer for God’s people.

    It is surely a mark of spiritual poverty that we devote little attention to corporate prayer when we gather for worship. In many of our modern churches, there is much focus on the music, the sermon, or both, but corporate prayer often seems like an afterthought. Prayer keeps us humble before our Maker and reminds us of our need for His mercy, which is key as only those who rely on God’s mercy alone are declared righteous in His sight

    We must not only be a “people of the book” but we must be “a people of prayer.”

    Blessings,

    Jarred

  • September 16 Announcements

    PBC ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, September 16, 2026

    COLLEGE & CAREER TONIGHT
    College & Career will be meeting tonight at the home of Sharon and Jesse Hunt,7:00 PM.

    BAPTISM SUNDAY
    Our Sunday service will include a baptism this Sunday, September 20.  All of those being baptized are reminded to meet with Pastor Jarred in room A-8, at 10:20 AM.  

    URGENT NEED FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH TEACHERS
    There is still an urgent need for Children’s Church teachers on Week 3 and Week 4.  Working with kids is such a joy and privilege.  The time commitment is 1 Sunday each month.  All teaching materials, lessons, and training are provided.  Background checks are required on anyone working with kids at PBC.  Would you consider joining us in this very important kingdom work?  It will be the highlight of your week!  Contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org for more information.

    DONATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
    Power Pack Program – Welch’s or Mott’s brand fruit snacks.
    Hope For Appalachia – Glue sticks and crayons. In addition, please take a look at our Amazon wishlist:
    https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3NLUMQFMRIMQ4?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_F2C73YRDC54GNS97363S_1&language=en-US
    Donation bins are in the corner of the church foyer where Children’s Church Check-In desk is located. Thank you for your heartfelt giving!

    TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING!
    Save the date!  Trunk or Treat at PBC is Saturday October 24 from 2-4pm!  This is an all-church outreach for our community!  Join us as we decorate our car trunks in bible-themed decor.  This event usually reaches about 100 kids (hopefully more!) in the community.  We need everyone we can get to participate! This event does not work without the church! Not creative?  Does the thought of decorating overwhelm you?  We totally understand!  We’ve created a list of ready-to-go kits available on Amazon.  All you have to do is open your trunk and put them on!  Want to help in other ways?  We need volunteers to run games, and people to donate candy…lots!  We have all the information you need in one spot.  Visit our Trunk or Treat site at https://sites.google.com/view/pbctrunkortreat2026/home or go to our PBC Website under Ministries>Kids Ministries>Learn More for more info.  Contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org for more info.

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
    September 27th – Worship & Prayer Night – 6:00 PM 
    October 16-17 – Men’s Retreat 
    October 24th – Trunk or Treat
    October 31st – Operation Christmas Child packing party
    November 6-8 – Missions Weekend
    November 15th – Worship & Prayer night – 6:00 PM
    November 24th – Pie N Praise 

  • Waiting and Preparing

    Pastor Jarred Edgecombe

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  • September 9 Announcements

    PBC ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, September 9, 2026

    RIDES FOR MISS BARBARA AND MISS ELEANOR 
    Let’s bless your sisters in Christ and provide a way for them to come to church, hear God’s word and fellowship with other Christians!  Contact us to sign up to help!

    URGENT NEED FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH TEACHERS
    There is still an urgent need for Children’s Church teachers on Week 3 and Week 4.  Working with kids is such a joy and privilege.  The time commitment is 1 Sunday each month.  All teaching materials, lessons, and training are provided.  Background checks are required on anyone working with kids at PBC.  Would you consider joining us in this very important kingdom work?  It will be the highlight of your week!  Contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org for more information.

    MENS FELLOWSHIP
    Men, PBC’s monthly men’s fellowship is this Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 AM. Please join us!

    BAPTISM SUNDAY
    Are you interested in being baptized? Our baptism Sunday is on September 20th. If you would like to know more, please contact the church office: office@providencebible.org
    Registration is online at: https://providencebible.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3729632

    DONATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
    Power Pack Program – Welch’s or Mott’s brand fruit snacks. 
    Hope For Appalachia – Glue sticks and crayons. In addition, please take a look at our Amazon wishlist:

    https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3NLUMQFMRIMQ4?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_F2C73YRDC54GNS97363S_1&language=en-US

    Donation bins are in the corner of the church foyer where Children’s Church Check-In desk is located. Thank you for your heartfelt giving!

    TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING!
    Save the date!  Trunk or Treat at PBC is Saturday October 24 from 2-4pm!  This is an all-church outreach for our community!  Join us as we decorate our car trunks in bible-themed decor.  This event usually reaches about 100 kids (hopefully more!) in the community.  We need everyone we can get to participate! This event does not work without the church! Not creative?  Does the thought of decorating overwhelm you?  We totally understand!  We’ve created a list of ready-to-go kits available on Amazon.  All you have to do is open your trunk and put them on!  Want to help in other ways?  We need volunteers to run games, and people to donate candy…lots!  We have all the information you need in one spot.  Visit our Trunk or Treat site at https://sites.google.com/view/pbctrunkortreat2026/home or go to our PBC Website under Ministries>Kids Ministries>Learn More for more info.  Contact Christy Solarczyk at christy.solarczyk@providencebible.org for more info.

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
    We have some exciting upcoming events:
    September 20th – Baptism Sunday 
    September 27th – Worship & Prayer Night – 6:00 PM 
    October 16-17 – Men’s Retreat 
    October 24th – Trunk or Treat
    October 31st – Operation Christmas Child packing party
    November 6-8 – Missions Weekend
    November 15th – Worship & Prayer night – 6:00 PM
    November 24th – Pie N Praise 

  • September 9 Devotion

    Dear PBC Family,

    God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth he removed. (Psalm 46:1–2a)

    God’s providence is a great comfort. God’s providence includes His fatherly care for His children. Very few believers would say that their life has unfolded according to (their) plan. The hard relationships, bouts with illness, and periodic trials in the church are always unwelcome guests when they appear. But the doctrine of providence assures us that such difficulties don’t fall outside divine design. Providence doesn’t remove our pain, but it can nurture our hope and encourage us to walk in dependence upon Christ. We know that God is working all things for our good and His glory.

    Obedience can be challenged in the best seasons of life, but in hardship the flesh can rise up with renewed vigor. Real choices challenge faith: “If I am obedient in this matter, will I lose my job?” “If I remain pure in this relationship, will I lose them and be lonely forever?” When we face questions like these, we can be sure that our Father in heaven is superintending all things for our good. Short-term hardship may come with our obedience to Christ, but long-term blessing will be sure to follow us into eternity.

    Generosity is the way of the Christian life. We know that what we have is not our own but belongs to God. He has given it that we might support ministry and bless others. But trials often have financial implications. We may wonder if we should seek to be generous toward God and others in lean seasons. The doctrine of providence reminds us that God our Father is sovereign over our future. He has appointed not only the works to be done, but the means by which to do them. We live by faith and not by sight. If we need to make financial adjustments, they should be made from a spirit of confidence, not fear. Such confidence will often lead us to give in faith and trust that God will provide in unseen ways.

    Regardless of what you are facing today, remember that your holy, wise, and powerful Father in heaven cares for you. Let your faith be nurtured by the knowledge of His providence.

    Blessings,

    Jarred

  • Gazing into Heaven

    Pastor Jarred Edgecombe

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  • The Glory of Christ

    Pastor Jarred Edgecombe

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  • Fall Discipleship Opportunities

    Church Family,

    As we prepare for the fall, we are excited to offer several opportunities to grow in God’s Word, build meaningful relationships, and become better equipped to follow Jesus and help others follow Him.

    Sunday School

    Our fall Sunday School semester begins September 6. Classes meet each Sunday at 9:00 AM.

    Adult classes:

    • How to Study the Bible — Darrell Fletcher
    • Church History I — Dave Moon
    • Cultivating a Relationship with God — Randy Davis and Hunter Harwell
    • Biblical Manhood & Womanhood — Scott Torres and Gary Farmer
    • Biblical Leadership — Tom Franks and Mark Fischer

    Children and student classes:

    • Pre-K–5th Grade — Wendy Honsinger and Christy Solarczyk
    • Middle School — Caleb Moorehead and Zach Hunt

    Women’s Bible Study

    Women are invited to join our fall Women’s Bible Study led by Lesley Lezcano. This study provides a place for women to open God’s Word together, grow in their relationship with Christ, and encourage one another in the faith.

    Community Life Groups

    Our Community Life Groups provide opportunities to share life on life, life in community, and life on mission. Available groups include:

    • Cain Group — Sermon-based discussion
    • Peterson Group — A Praying Life
    • Carlson/Hornung Group — 1 Corinthians
    • Skelton Group — Sanctification and Parenting
    • Men’s CLG — A place for men to study God’s Word, pray, and encourage one another
    • Downline CLG — A 16-month journey through Scripture designed to equip believers to follow Jesus and help others follow Him, led by Mark and Debi Fraser and Brandon and Samantha Downs

    You can learn more and register by visiting the Ministry Corner on Sunday or registering online. Whether you are new to Providence or have been part of our church family for many years, we encourage you to prayerfully choose a place to grow and connect this fall.

    Let’s continue making disciples together.

    Scott Torres | Pastor of Discipleship

    Providence Bible Church