THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 | |
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We hope you'll join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. We will also present Bibles to our third graders. All are welcome!
First Reading: Psalm 23
Second Reading: John 10:11-18
Sermon: "Recognition"
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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IMPORTANT: SMPC STAFF SABBATICAL ANNOUNCEMENT | |
Please read an important announcement from Janet Morgan, Personnel Committee Chair, regarding Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman's upcoming sabbatical. | |
BRYANT FARMS ROAD EXTENSION UPDATE | |
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Beginning Monday, April 29, the small section of Blakeney Heath Rd between Bryant Farms Rd/Elm Ln and Park Farms Ln will be closed as the City starts work on the new traffic circle.
Bryant Farms Rd/Elm Ln will remain open, but you will not be able to turn onto Blakeney Heath Rd at the gas station to turn into the church. During construction, access to the church will only be available coming from Blakeney Shopping Center on Blakeney Health Rd or via Park Farms Ln.
The City plans to close the entire intersection (Bryant Farms Ln/Elm Ln) in June when school is out for the summer. The City expects the traffic circle project to be completed by mid-August.
For more information on the project, visit the City's website. For more information on his affects the church, please visit our website.
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Crews were out this week installing the bases for the new columbarium and three benches. More photos are in Seen Around Church. For more information on the SMPC columbarium, please visit our website or contact Charlie Metzler.
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SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | |
Seen Around Church
Scouts learn more about music, Lemonade on the Lawn gets a shady addition, and more! See what's been happening around church this week!
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Donate or Serve at Center of Hope this Saturday
Saturday, April 20 - We have a few spots open for food donations (bacon and eggs) and servers! If the spirit is calling you to serve this week, this is an excellent opportunity. Food donations are due today, April 18. | Contact: Bob Williamson
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Register Today for the Walking Tour in Uptown Charlotte with the CARE Group
Sunday, April 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Polk Park, 501 N. Tryon Street (Carpools Meeting at 12:45 at SMPC) - Join us for a two-hour guided walking tour of uptown Charlotte called "Charlotte’s Haunted Future" that 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 today, April 18. | Contact: Whitney Bayer
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Join us for Food and Fellowship at Lunch on the Grounds
Sunday, April 28, 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall (with lunch tables outside weather permitting) - Everyone is welcome! Join us after worship for a delicious lunch on the grounds catered by Brown Bag. We’ll enjoy sliced grilled chicken breast, spinach salad with berries and mandarin oranges, a choice of red-skin mashed potatoes or mac and cheese, rolls, brownies, tea and lemonade. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5 - 10 with 4 and under free. | Deadline to register is Thursday, April 25. | Contact: Kathy Graham
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RSVP for the Lunch Bunch's Spring Gathering
Tuesday, May 14, 11:35 a.m., Trio Restaurant, 10709 McMullen Creek Pkwy - Join the Lunch Bunch for a yummy lunch and fellowship! Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP by Sunday, May 12 to Ruth Ann Engle.
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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. | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, April 19, 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, April 21, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - This study will run until Sunday, May 5. Prior attendance not necessary. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman | |
Conversations Around Race Equity (CARE) Group Virtual Study and Discussion - Monday, April 22, 12:00 p.m., Zoom - The CARE Groupis meeting 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. Please contact Whitney Bayer for the Zoom link or more information. | |
Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, April 23, 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, April 23, 7:30 p.m., Open Tap, 5010 Carmel Center Dr. - This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Everyone is welcome to join us at Open Tap for this social outing! | Contact: Jon Myers | |
Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, April 24, 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, April 25, 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, Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - Moms of all ages are invited to join us for study, service and fellowship. | Contact: Allison Reeves | |
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 Desserts - On the second Sunday of every month we provide a sweet treat for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. Our next dessert collection is Sunday, May 12. There is one spot left to bring a dessert! | 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 | |
High Seas Mini Golf - 4th and 5th Graders, Sunday, April 21, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC - Fourth and fifth graders are invited to join us for mini golf! Cost: $15 (covers mini golf and ice cream) | Register | Contact: Emily Brown | |
BAM! Bible and Music, Sunday, April 28, 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. | |
Youth Mission Project, Sunday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - We will be writing letters to Haitian students. Lunch provided. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
High Seas Miniature Golf, Sunday, April 28, 5:00-6:30 p.m., High Seas Mini Golf, 10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707, Middle and High Schoolers - Join us for mini golf fun! $12 per person. Dropoff and pickup from High Seas. | 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 | |
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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