Women in the Church (WIC)

  The Women in the Church (WIC) is made up of all women that attend Providence Presbyterian Church whether they are members or not. The purpose of WIC is that every woman know Christ personally and be committed to extending His kingdom in her life, home, church, community, and throughout the world.
  We learn from the Bible that God’s way of relating to us is by means of covenant. His covenant promise to believers is that He will be our God, and we will be His people. Our relationship with God puts us into a covenant community (church family) with our brothers & sisters in Christ. In the covenant community we have covenant privileges (to be ministered to) and covenant responsibilities (to minister to others).
  Our WIC ministry applies this covenant model by giving us opportunities to share our gifts with one another and to encourage community within our church family and beyond. WIC functions under a Council that facilitates opportunities for ministry and service.
  We believe ministry is more than just a list of things to do. There are tremendous benefits of being responsible and staying connected in our church family. In her book Heirs to the Covenant, Susan Hunt writes:
  Learning to share our gifts and graces with one another so that members of the church family are encouraged in heart and united in love is an educational process. Just as we teach our children how to treat one another, our Father God teaches us in His word that we are to serve one another (John 13:1-15), to "be devoted to one another" (Rom 12:10), to be "kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other" (Eph 4:32), to "encourage one another" (Heb 3:13), and to "pray for each other" (James 5:16).
  The following are some ways you can share your gifts and graces and grow at Providence:
  •  Women’s Bible Studies are offered at different times throughout the year.
  •  Spiritual Growth opportunities such as retreats, seasonal Women’s Sunday school classes and other spiritual enrichment events are available to all women.
  •  Fellowship Opportunities such as coffees, play dates, book clubs and other events are encouraged during the year.
  •  Circles meet once a month for fellowship and Bible Study. At this time we have three circles. One meets in the morning and the other two meet in the evening. Circle 3 meets for an evening weekly study during the school year.
  •  There are general meetings two or three times a year where the all WIC groups from our entire Presbytery get together.
  •  The TLC Committee coordinates meals for when someone has had surgery, a baby, a death in the family or when any other special needs arise.
  •  Wedding Showers for members' children who have grown up in the church or for members themselves are planned by the WIC.
  •  Family Night Suppers and the Ice Cream Social hosted by WIC. 
  •  The Nursery committee is under the direction of the WIC.
  •  Reception and Gifts for Senior High graduates
  •  Holiday Dinner
  •  Choir reception after the Christmas Cantata
  •  Special Projects this year include the Center for Pregnancy Choices, Shoebox ministry, and Right to Life. This year WIC is working with the local prison ministry in honor of Joyce Horton.
  •  Kitchen supplies are organized and purchased by WIC.  Kitchen maintenance and cleaning done by WIC as well. 
  •  A Missions representative sends out cards to our missionaries.  WIC assists with the annual Mission’s Conference.  Women also participate in various mission’s projects during the year. 
  •  WIC Annual Love Gift
  •  A Historian records all WIC activities during the year.
  •  A Publications representative writes monthly articles for women, published in the Providence newsletter.
  •  The WIC Council includes 15 women representing the above ministries.  We encourage all women to get involved in ministry opportunities at Providence.  Please contact the church office for more information.