We hope you'll join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter worship and communion at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!



First Reading: Psalm 133

Second Reading: John 15:9-17

Sermon: "As"

Preacher: Dr. Matt Brown

Listening devices are available during worship. Please stop by the Connection Center or contact Kay Dano for more information.

We encourage you to wear your name tag to worship. If you do not have a name tag or have misplaced yours, please contact Nancy Metzler, director of hospitality and connection.

Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, May 3, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206 -  The group meets on the first and third Fridays of every month. They are reading the book, The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. All are welcome. | Contact: Curt Ireland

Adult Bible Study: Invitation to the Old Testament, Sunday, May 5, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - This study concludes on Sunday, May 5. Prior attendance not necessary. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Conversations Around Race Equity (CARE) Group Virtual Study and Discussion - Monday, May 6, 12:00 p.m., Zoom - The CARE Group is studying and discussing a video series, The Color of Compromise by Jamar Tisby. New members to CARE are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Whitney Bayer for the Zoom link or more information.

Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, May 7, 10:00 a.m., Palmer Building Room 104 - All levels of knitters, needlepointers, quilters, cross-stitchers and crocheters are invited. We meet weekly to work on projects. | Contact: Judy Jameson

Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, May 8, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - We will discuss the scripture for the coming week’s sermon. | Contact Matt Brown for the Zoom ID#

Men’s Breakfast Group, Today, May 9, 9:30 a.m., Big View Diner, 6637 Lancaster Hwy - This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month to enjoy breakfast and conversation. | Contact: Bob Tyler

Making Space Mom's Group and Rain or Shine "Mash-Up", Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Foxcroft Wine Company, Waverly - It's all about fellowship and connection! Space is limited - please RSVP as soon as possible to Allison Reeves

A Caregiver’s Journey, Tuesday, May 14, 1:00-2:30 p.m., McQueen Room - Finding meaning and purpose as you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Facilitated by Kathy Garner (Alzheimer’s Association). Contact: Whitney Bayer

Men's Evening Study Group, Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. They are watching a video series called Strange Book of Books that dives into the origins of different stories in the Bible. All are welcome. | Contact: Jon Myers

Food for Thought Book Group, Thursday, May 16, 12:30 p.m. McQueen Room - We're discussing Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals by Laurie Zaleski and Horse by Geraldine Brooks. All are welcome. | Contact: Kathy Paquette

Coming Up! International Dining Group, Thursday, May 23, 6:00 p.m., Portofino's, 9716 Redstone Drive, Indian Land, SC - Join us as we sample different cuisines around town. All are welcome. | Please RSVP by Monday, May 20 to Alice Tyler

American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, May 4, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Commons - Please bring your American Red Cross Donor Card or photo I.D. | Sign up | Volunteer at the Drive | Contact: Bill Ramsey

Bread Donation and Delivery - Volunteers are needed every Friday morning to deliver bread donated by Panera to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen. | Sign up

Bagged Lunches for Roof Above - Roof Above provides 300 bagged lunches each day to help feed those in need. SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches a month. Our next collection is Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Palmer Building. Lunches are needed. | Sign up 

Center of Hope Breakfast - On the third Saturday of each month, SMPC preps, cooks and serves breakfast for guests at the Center of Hope. Our next volunteer opportunity is Saturday, May 18. Food donations for this month's breakfast are due Thursday, May 16. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Sign Up | Contact: Bob Williamson

Center of Hope Desserts - On the second Sunday of every month we provide sweet treats for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. Our next dessert collection is Sunday, May 12. There are are two spots open to donate cupcakes! | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines

Friends Empowering Haiti (formerly Friends of OFCB) is raising money to purchase food for the school in Bayonnais, Haiti. The school provides lunch each day for the 2,500 students who are enrolled in the four campuses, and it is often the only food the students receive that day. | More Info | Donate | Contact: Judy Nichols

Nourish Up (formerly known as Loaves and Fishes), Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 2:00-4:00 p.m., 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 - Nourish Up is looking for some strong bodies to help them do the lifting and delivering of boxes of food from their Food Pantry to cars every Friday from 1-2 p.m. They are also looking for help with client services every Friday from 2-4 p.m. The minimum age to volunteer is 14, and closed toed shoes are required. | Contact: Jane Royther

BAM! Bible and Music, Sunday, May 5, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,Children in Kindergarten-5th Grade - During BAM!, children sing, creatively engage with Bible stories, and explore various instruments in peer age groups. They occasionally sing, play instruments, or display their creations during Sunday worship. We end with a pizza dinner and free play time. BAM! is a great way for children to form friendships with other kids at church. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,Children ages 3-4th grade, Sanctuary - Join us for Camp Fireflight VBS where we'll explore timeless Bible stories through play, art, science and music. | Register | Contact: Adrienne Jaquith

Mission Possible, Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rising 5th and 6th Grade, Sanctuary - This program runs concurrently with VBS. Mission Possible participants serve various organizations around Charlotte and take field trips off campus that allow them to experience firsthand the various needs in our community. | Mission Possible is now full. Please contact Lindsey Odom to be added to the waitlist.

BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, May 5, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - Join us for a Bible study, small group time, food and fellowship. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Calling all High School and College Seniors! If you are a 2024 high school or college graduate, please complete this form so your information can be printed in the 2024 SMPC High School and College Senior publication on Senior Sunday (June 2). The form is due Sunday, May 12. | Fill out the form | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Support SMPC Preschool by Linking Harris Teeter VIC Card - Simply visit the Harris Teeter Together in Education website and follow the instructions. The preschool's number is 4902. Contact: Tammy Winchip

Registration for the 2024-25 school year at SMPC Preschool is open. The preschool provides a loving and nurturing learning environment for children ages 2 through TK. Please contact SMPC Preschool Director Tammy Winchip to schedule a tour or receive more information.

Worshiping together in person is a joy - and requires many helping hands! A number of volunteer opportunities are available on Sunday mornings and we need you. | Contact: Nancy Metzler

Acolyte (1st-5th graders)

Usher Team

Welcome Team (all ages)

Coffee Grounds Host

Lemonade Host (all ages)

Muffin Ministry

If you haven't set up your Realm account, please click here to get started. Additionally, please download the mobile app, Realm Connect. | Realm Connect in the App Store | Realm Connect on Google Play | Contact Mary Katheryne Zagora.

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