A new church established
July 15, 1962 — Lloyd Sprinkle, a Shenandoah Valley native, 23 years of age, held the first meeting of this church in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in Roadcap’s Motorcycle shop building on Route 11. 26 were in attendance, including Pastor Sprinkle.
February 8, 1963 — 16 charter members formed Harrisonburg Baptist Temple, as the church was first named. The pastor’s salary was $30.00 per month.
December 19, 1965 — The congregation of Harrisonburg Baptist Temple held the first service in their own building on Chicago Avenue, where the church gathered to worship for the next 39 years. In the late 1970’s, the church was renamed Park View Baptist Church, and in the 1980’s the church purchased additional lots adjacent to the church property for a picnic shelter. Even with the extra land, the Park View church building and property had limitations. The Lord gave the church a sizable parcel of land on Erickson Avenue in Harrisonburg. In time, a new building was built and made ready for the use of the church.
February 8, 1963 — 16 charter members formed Harrisonburg Baptist Temple, as the church was first named. The pastor’s salary was $30.00 per month.
December 19, 1965 — The congregation of Harrisonburg Baptist Temple held the first service in their own building on Chicago Avenue, where the church gathered to worship for the next 39 years. In the late 1970’s, the church was renamed Park View Baptist Church, and in the 1980’s the church purchased additional lots adjacent to the church property for a picnic shelter. Even with the extra land, the Park View church building and property had limitations. The Lord gave the church a sizable parcel of land on Erickson Avenue in Harrisonburg. In time, a new building was built and made ready for the use of the church.
a new meeting place built
July 11, 2004 — On this date the church dedicated this building in which we sit today to the worship of the Triune God. Due to the church’s relocation, a new name was chosen. “Providence Baptist Church” was chosen to recognize all God’s provision related to the acquisition of the property and building.
July 15, 2012 — The church celebrated its 50th anniversary, with Pastor Sprinkle still serving Christ faithfully as its pastor. On this day, those present celebrated the blessing of God’s goodness in Jesus Christ to this church over the years.
Anniversary Sunday, July 2015 — This was a solemn day for Providence Baptist Church. Pastor Sprinkle, after undergoing open heart surgery and suffering a stroke in 2014, and after 53 years of faithful service to Providence Baptist Church, resigned his pastorate. A prayerful search for the next pastor of Providence Baptist Church ensued, as the church watched the hand of God lead our new pastor to this congregation.
July 15, 2012 — The church celebrated its 50th anniversary, with Pastor Sprinkle still serving Christ faithfully as its pastor. On this day, those present celebrated the blessing of God’s goodness in Jesus Christ to this church over the years.
Anniversary Sunday, July 2015 — This was a solemn day for Providence Baptist Church. Pastor Sprinkle, after undergoing open heart surgery and suffering a stroke in 2014, and after 53 years of faithful service to Providence Baptist Church, resigned his pastorate. A prayerful search for the next pastor of Providence Baptist Church ensued, as the church watched the hand of God lead our new pastor to this congregation.
a new leader installed
May 31, 2015 — Andy Rice first preached at Providence Baptist Church upon returning to the States after working as a missionary in Zambia on the continent of Africa. The church heard him gladly but was seeking God’s will as to who the next pastor should be with Pastor Andy as a candidate. Pastor Andy came again to preach as he became a stronger candidate for the pastorate. At that time, prepared questions from the congregation were given to Andy for him to answer on a future Lord’s Day. This gave Andy time to answer each question carefully and thoughtfully as he would have desired to do.
Oct 4, 2015 — Pastor Andy came this Lord’s Day to preach and to answer our questions. His answers were greatly appreciated by the church, and this day a vote was taken to call Pastor Andy as our next pastor.
Nov 8, 2015 — The church celebrated the installation of Pastor Andy Rice as only the 2nd pastor of Providence Baptist Church during its 54-year history.
Oct 4, 2015 — Pastor Andy came this Lord’s Day to preach and to answer our questions. His answers were greatly appreciated by the church, and this day a vote was taken to call Pastor Andy as our next pastor.
Nov 8, 2015 — The church celebrated the installation of Pastor Andy Rice as only the 2nd pastor of Providence Baptist Church during its 54-year history.
