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Providence Church exists to make devoted, maturing, and multiplying followers of Jesus. When you are here, you are family.

Located in the heartland of Central Illinois,
Providence Church (formerly known as First General Baptist Church of Mattoon)
is a community of believers that hold true to God's word and His teachings. The church was founded in 1954 and for over 60 years now, we have been passionate about serving our community by being a witness to others, teaching and preaching the Good News and wanting to see transformation in peoples lives. In a city of over 18,000 residents, Providence still has that "small town church" atmosphere that tends to get lost in the big production setups of today, yet we are a dynamic church with a mix of people from all walks of life. If you are new to Providence, no worries. We understand that a new church can be intimidating and uncomfortable. We have members that would love to help you understand more of who we are and make it their duty to see that you are taken care of.

We can't wait for you to join us and look forward to what God has planned!

10/25/2026

John 5:1-6 | Presented by Tom Sherman

10/25/2026

Congratulations to Mickey Gaines, one of Shirley Smith's friends, who won our 2026 Soup & Chili cook-off with her Cheeseburger Soup! Thank you to everyone who came, ate, voted, and donated. Our donation total will be announced tomorrow morning. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for the total raised for Beyond Us Ministries! Thank you to everyone who helped set up and tear down! You are appreciated!

10/21/2026

Don't forget our Annual Soup and Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Join us at 5:00 p.m. to find out who this year’s winner will be! To be a participant in the cook-off, PLEASE arrive NO LATER THAN 4:45 p.m. Those not wanting to participate in the Cook-off, PLEASE bring a side dish or a dessert to share. PLEASE bring all food prepared/cooked and ready to eat. Foil/throw away pans and Crockpots with liners are recommended for an easier cleanup. All the money we raise will be donated to: Beyond Us Ministries (BUM). For more information about their ministry, go to https://beyondusministries.org/

10/18/2026

Romans 3:10 | Presented by Jacob Murphy

10/11/2026

Do Not Forget The Lord Your God | Deuteronomy 8:1-20 | Presented by Kent Briles

09/27/2026

Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 | Presented by Tom Sherman

09/25/2026

AN INVITATION to all Ladies of Providence Church

The Simply Sisters luncheon and white elephants gift exchange will be a wonderful time of food, fun, & fellowship.

You are all invited even if you weren't able to participate in the weekly sharing.

Sunday October 4th, right after Church we will gather in the church basement for a light lunch followed by a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a small gift (something you already have in your home) and a side or dessert and a desire to have a great time. Ham/cheese and turkey sliders; potato soup, & drinks will be provided. Hope to see you there!

09/20/2026

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | Presented by Jacob Murphy

08/31/2026

From Susan:

Requesting prayer for Lance's healing and wisdom for his care team. As of this Sunday evening he is hospitalized at SBLHC. He has some post surgery issues. Prayer for rest for both of us is also appreciated. We love our church family.

08/16/2026

* Updated - check comments *

We are keeping a close eye on the weather for tomorrow's outdoor service. If needed we can still hold services in the pavilion, but if the weather looks more treacherous, we will head back to the church. Either way, we will fellowship and praise the Lord! 😁

Address

708 South 9th
Mattoon, IL
61938

Telephone

+12172350274

Website

http://www.providencemattoon.com/

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