THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 | |
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We hope you'll join us for Palm/Passion Sunday worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: John 12:12-19
Second Reading: John 19:14-18, 28-30
Sermon: "Finished"
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.
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All Invited to Maundy Thursday Supper and Communion
Thursday, March 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - Join as we continue our journey through Holy Week. We will share supper and communion and remember our Lord’s gathering with His disciples on the night of His arrest when they broke bread together.
Our light supper will include meats, cheeses, fruit and bread. All are welcome. | Contact: Nancy Metzler
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WEBSITE TUTORIAL: HOW TO FIND SERMON ARCHIVES | |
Did you know you can access past worship services and sermons from our website? Find out more in this tutorial video. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Director of Communications Cheryl Perry. | |
SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | |
Seen Around Church
We are truly LUCKY to have such a vibrant faith community at SMPC. Check out what's been happening this week around church!
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SMPC Playground Family Playdate is THIS Saturday!
Saturday, March 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m., SMPC Playground, Ages 3-1st grade - Family fun on the SMPC playground. Siblings welcome! Snacks and drinks will be provided for the children. | Contact: Kaitlin Gaul
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Service Opportunity: Learn More About the Augustine Literacy Project
Wednesday, March 27, 9:00-9:30 a.m., Virtual - This past fall, four SMPC members were trained by Augustine Literacy Project (ALP) to tutor Smithfield students using the ALP curriculum. The ALP/SMPC partnership has opened the door to expanding the use of highly effective early literacy intervention with students at our partner school, Smithfield Elementary School.
If you would like to learn more about the impact the ALP is having on literacy outcomes in children in the greater Charlotte community and how you can get involved, plan to attend the upcoming virtual event | More Info | Contact: Kathy Graham
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AN UPDATE FROM THE RACIAL EQUITY ENGAGEMENT | |
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CARE (Conversations Around Race Equity) Group to Begin Six-Week Virtual Study & Discussion
Monday, April 15, 12:00 p.m., Zoom - Beginning Monday, April 15, CARE (Conversation Around Race Equity) will meet for six weeks to study and discuss a video series, The Color of Compromise by Jamar Tisby. New members to CARE are welcome and encouraged as the group begins this new short-term study. Please contact Whitney Bayer for the Zoom link or more information.
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Join the CARE Group on a Guided Walking Tour in Uptown Charlotte
Sunday, April 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Polk Park, 501 N. Tryon Street (Carpools Meeting at 12:45 at SMPC) - Join SMPC’s Conversation Around Race Equity (CARE) group for an afternoon guided walking tour of uptown Charlotte called "Charlotte’s Haunted Future." This two-hour walking tour explores how stories of "exclusions and invisibilities" have been written into the Charlotte cityscape. With guide and author Greg Jarrell, participants will walk through Uptown looking for what has been hidden. Cost is $20/person. Please register by Thursday, April 18. | Contact: Whitney Bayer
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Seven Last Words: Adult Lenten Study - Sunday, March 24, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - This is the final class in a study that has explored the seven last phrases Jesus uttered from the cross as seen and heard by those who stood near the cross. Contact: Rebecca Guzman. | |
Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, March 26, 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 | |
Men’s Evening Study Group, Tuesday, March 26, 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 | |
Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, March 27, 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, Thursday, March 28, 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 | |
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 | |
Bag Lunches for Roof Above - Roof Above provides 300 lunch bags each day to help feed those in need. SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches a month. Volunteers are needed. | Sign up | |
Center of Hope Desserts - Sign up to provide a sweet treat for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. Our next dessert collection is Sunday, April 14. | 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, March 24, 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 Registration Now Open!, 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 | |
ONE SPOT LEFT! Mission Possible Registration, Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rising 5th and 6th Grade, Sanctuary - There is one spot left in Mission Possible. We will add a waitlist when it fills up. 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. | Register | Contact: Adrienne Jaquith | |
Youth Small Group Dinners, Sunday, March 24, 5:00-6:15 p.m., Middle and High Schoolers - Youth will meet at various members' houses for food and fellowship. 6th and 7th Grades: Colin Lee Family; 8th Grade: Kuszmar Family; 9th-12th Grades: Davis Lee Family | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, April 14, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - Fun, fellowship and study! Join us! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
Registration for the 2024-25 school year at SMPC Preschool is now 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. | |
Flowers for Worship - You may provide your own arrangement, have a florist supply your arrangement, or make a donation to the Sanctuary Building Fund, and the Worship Committee will provide the flowers.| Sign Up | Contact: Karen Malmut, 704-591-9496 | |
Gifts to the Operating Fund support the day to day ministries, programs, and operations of the church. Gifts to the Strength to Strength Fund support our sanctuary mortgage. Gifts to the School Lunches for Haiti Fund support students at the OFCB school in Bayonnais, Haiti. For other gift designations, select the Other Fund, and note the gift's intent in the box provided. | Contact: Mary Katheryne Zagora | |
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