Welcome to Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church

At Providence, our services are a joyful encounter with our great God and Savior. We come each Sunday to be refreshed by the proclamation of the Gospel and would love to have you experience this with us. 

Why Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church?

Providence

We call ourselves "Providence" because we wholeheartedly trust in God's sovereignty.  Absolutely nothing is outside the purview of God’s reign. He knows all things. He ordains all things. He directs all things for the good of those who are in Christ and for the glory of His triune name.

Orthodox

We call ourselves “Orthodox” because we believe that the truth of God's word must shape our thinking.  The word orthodox simply means "right belief."  By calling ourselves “orthodox”, we mean that our Church holds to the truth of God's Word as it has been summarized in the ancient and Reformed creeds and confessions of the church. 

Presbyterian

We call ourselves “Presbyterian” because the Bible teaches that Christ our King governs his church through godly, wise, and gifted men whom he has qualified, called, and equipped for this purpose. The Bible calls these men “elders” of the church and calls them to rule with humility and integrity according to the teachings of Scripture.

Church

We call ourselves a “Church” because we believe that all who profess saving faith in Christ, and who promise submission to his commands, belong to the visible kingdom that he has assembled. The word “church” refers to “a called assembly.” God calls his people to assemble together to worship him, to encourage one another, and to spread the good news of his kingdom throughout the world.

Worship

Our worship services are a divine dialogue—that is, when we come together on Sundays for worship it is to have a conversation with God.

This understanding informs what we do in our services and the way we do it. God is the initiator in this conversation: He speaks to us in the call to worship, the reading of the law, the declaration of pardon, the preaching of His Word, the administration of sacraments (Lord’s Supper and baptism), and the benediction.

Primarily we come to hear from Him and respond in worship. Our part in this divine dialogue is always responsive in nature: we respond to God in our prayers, confession of faith, giving of our offerings, and singing (we sing from both the hymns of faith from the Trinity Hymnal, as well as the psalms of Scripture from the Book of Psalms for Singing).

A Place for Everyone

In our church, you will find people of all ages: newborns, children, teens, college-age young adults, singles, seniors, and families of all ages and sizes. Some of us have grown up in the church, while others have come to faith later in life, and some are just checking us out and looking to learn more. Our sincere hope is that you are looking for a fuller knowledge of God, a deeper relationship with His Son, and an authentic community of friends. That is exactly what we offer you if you come!

Coming In

We have a time of Congregational Prayer at 9:30 am, and all are welcome to join us in praying for the service to come, by lifting our Pastor in prayer, and by humbling ourselves before the Lord.

We have Sunday School beginning at 10:00 am.  In addition to the adult Sunday School, we have 3 classes for children from 3 years old up through high school.

Our worship service begins at 11:00 am, and we would suggest getting there a few minutes early just to get settled and prepare yourself for worship. When you enter the foyer expect to be greeted by one of our members, who will offer you a bulletin and a warm smile. The bulletin will help guide you through the different portions of our service.  Find a seat wherever you are comfortable and take a moment to prepare your heart for worship.

Your Part

The worship service has several moments where the congregation is involved, and we would love your participation as well. This includes things like singing from the hymnal or praying out loud the corporate prayers printed in the bulletin. If this is new and you don’t feel comfortable, we encourage you just to watch and listen to the people of God as they worship. You can learn a lot, and prepare for next time! Expect to never be singled out, put on the spot, or asked to interact in conversation with others during the actual worship service.

The Lord’s Supper

We celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on the second Sunday morning of each month, and once a quarter in the evening service. This is a meal from Christ and for His church. In the Lord’s Supper, we have fellowship with both Christ and his body. For this reason, we require participants to be baptized and professing members of a congregation where the gospel is faithfully preached. If you are a baptized member in good standing of such a church, and walking in faith and repentance, then you are welcome to join us in this celebration.

Children

Throughout the ages, God’s people have worshiped together as families, and Jesus instructed his followers, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 19:14). We encourage families to worship together as much as possible, and love to hear our children in worship. If your child becomes fussy or a distraction, there is a cry room available just behind the sanctuary, or a nursery at the end of the hall where you can comfort them or attend to their needs.

Fellowship Meals

On the first Sunday of each month, we enjoy a time together around the table as a church family. You are most welcome to join us! Don’t worry about bringing any dishes, just bring yourself. We meet after the morning worship service in the fellowship hall across from the sanctuary.

Evening Worship

Just as the disciples met together on the evening of the first day of the week (John 20:19), we too gather again on Sunday evenings at 5 pm for our Evening Worship. Please join us if you’re able!

The Orthodox Presbyterian Church

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The Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) was established in 1936 as a testimony to the Bible when the Bible’s authority was being denied.  “Orthodox” is an old word that means straight teaching.  

As Orthodox Presbyterians, we believe what the bible teaches - that God the Father gave up his son Jesus Christ to death on the cross to pay the price for the sins of his people.  

We also seek to follow what the bible commands.  The Orthodox Presbyterian Church tries to live consistently with the principles of Christianity and to share with others the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.  

There are over 300 OPC churches across the U.S. and active mission works in several foreign countries.