Meet the Session
The Session of Providence Presbyterian Church consists of the pastor and the elders in active service. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the church. Our Session seeks to be a leadership team that discerns, casts vision, shares ideas and builds up each other and the church. Every voice is heard, and the Session represents the thoughts, feelings and ideas of the entire congregation.
Melodie Garner
Melodie Garner Nurture Elder is responsible for the official Rolls, the Nursery and the Prayer & Care Team. She also is the liason elder to the Youth. Melodie has been an active member since joining Providence Presbyterian. She has served as an usher, a liturgist,VBS helper,Nursery Volunteer, as a Shepherd, as a Shepherd Leader,member of the Homeless Outreach Team and is currently on the COMMAND Team for youth advisory, the Fall Festival Committee and is an elder. Melodie states, "I love PPC and had the sense of being 'home' the first time I entered the front doors. The people of PPC are great and there is always an opportunity to plug in somewhere and if there isn't...we are open to all new ideas!".
Debbie McLendon
Debbie McLendon is Elder At Large. Debbie has been a member of the church just almost 2 years. Debbie intends to allow prayer to lead her to the programs that her talents and gifts can best serve God. Debbie recognizes how God has abundantly blessed her life, including leading her to Providence Presbyterian Church in July 2009.