"MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE" was chosen as the theme for our Capital Campaign. The actual campaign began in the Fall of 2006 AND it was the continuing theme for our three-year campaign during which contributions were received for our facilities enhancements. This theme was based on Ephesians 3:20 "Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine" (NRSV)
To expand God's kingdom in our community, we felt that God was leading us at this time in our history to enlarge and improve our facilities. During the previous fifty years, the congregation had the foresight to acquire land and built facilities. This land and facilities were resources to use to "Connect God and People in Christ.." Although this campaign logo was not developed until 2006, it was the non-articulated theme that motivated the people of Providence for many years.
God has accomplished more than we could have imagined at Providence. Lives have been changed, ministries have flourished, and God's message of love has been shared around the world. The people who today consider their home church to be Providence Baptist have benefited from generations of faithfulness. .
2012--THE NEXT STEP: "FROM IMAGINATION TO MISSION!" Now that the buildings are occupied and are being utilized for ministry and missions, what do we need to do next? As anticipated, we have a residual debt of approximately $1.3M to be addressed. As Dr. Cadenhead stated in a recent letter to the congregation, "Because God has blessed us with such incredible buildings, we can serve in ways that before were not available. Our goal is to pay off our debt in three years." Every dollar that is received through the "From Imagination to Missions!" campaign will be applied directly to principal. We have budgeted funds through our annual budget to service the interest on the debt.
These are exciting days at Providence. We have more space than ever before. More ministries are occurring than ever before. More missions are engaged than ever before. Our Division I Adults are in a more safe environment for Bible Study. We are seeking to serve God and the people that God loves through our buildings, ministries/missions/programs, and personal involvement. We invite you to be a part of our present and future.
During the spring and summer months of 2011, Providence sponsored five mission trips. We have truly moved "from imagination to mission." The Mission Trips were: Middle School Division to Washington, DC ; High School students traveled to Kingston, Jamaica to assist with construction improvements at the West Indies Theological Seminary; College students traveled to New York City to minister through an inner-city church in Manhattan; the "Book Buddies" traveled to Eastern Kentucky for the eighth consecutive year to distribute books; and the Family Mission Trip traveled to Eastern Kentucky to work with families in the rural area of the state.
Plans for the 2012 Missions Trips are progressing. A new mission trip will occur this year as our Young Professionals, under the direction of or Ministry Resident - Andrew Herring, will make a journey to New York City to make repairs to the Metro Baptist Church. The repairs will accommodate the temporary residents of that congregation including mission trip individuals who travel to NYC to minister through this church that is adjacent to area known as "Hell's Kitchen."
