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We hope you'll join us for worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9
Second Reading: Mark 8:27-38
Sermon: "Job Title/Job Description"
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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A Congregational Meeting will be held at the close of the 10:10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 15 for the purpose of electing Elders and Deacons. | |
SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | | |
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Seen Around Church
Middle schoolers find connection and grow in faith during fall retreat, children enjoy first BAM! (Bible and Music) of the school year and more! See what's been happening around church this week!
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Faithful Furry Friends: Jasmine Ireland
Our special Blessing of the Animals is Sunday, September 22 at 3:15 p.m. (see below), and in preparation, we are featuring a few of our faithful furry and feathery friends! This week's spotlight is on Jasmine Ireland, the purrrrfect pet to Gayle and Curt Ireland! Get to know Jasmine here and make sure to join us for Blessing of the Animals! | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Scout Troops 119 and 219 BBQ and Veggie Chili Sale Going on Now
The best BBQ and veggie chili in town are now on sale! There are a couple of different ways to place an order: Scouts will be at church this Sunday, September 15 accepting orders or you can order online! Pick up is at the church on Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Contact: Roy Bivens
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Furry and Feathery Friends Welcome at Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 22, 3:15 p.m., In front of the Palmer Building - Furry and feathery friends are invited to join us for this special blessing! Please make sure your pet is leashed, crated or in a cage and is comfortable in social situations. You are welcome to bring a photo of your pet to be blessed. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite neighbors, friends and other pet lovers to SMPC! (Please, no reptiles.) | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Join the 2024 CROP Hunger Walk Team or Donate Now!
Sunday, October 6, Meet at 1:45 p.m., Walk at 2:00 p.m., SMPC - We hope you will join us on our walk to end hunger! | Contact: Leisa Lackey or Lindsey Odom
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Shelter Ministry, Today, September 12, 9:00 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall - This group meets monthly to fill empty Rx bottles with body wash for our neighbors at Roof Above, a men's homeless shelter. Extra hands (and empty Rx bottles!) are always welcome. | Contact: Carol Morgan | |
Men’s Breakfast Group, Today, September 12, 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 | |
How to Study the Bible, September 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - This four-session study is led by Melissa White and Rebecca Guzman. All are welcome! | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman | |
Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, September 17, 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, September 18, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - We will discuss the scripture for the coming week’s sermon. All are welcome! | Contact Matt Brown for the Zoom ID# | |
SMPC Golf Tournament, Tuesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., Sun-City Carolina Lakes, 23012 Kingfisher Dr, Indian Land, SC - For all levels, men, women & youth. Captain’s Choice Scramble with warmups beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. $50 per person. More info and register on Realm. | Contact: Brett Thompson or Ron Morgan | |
Food for Thought Book Group, Thursday, September 19, 12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - We are reading The Piano Maker by Kurt Palka. All book lovers welcome! | Contact: Kathy Paquette | |
International Dining Group, Thursday, September 19, 6:00 p.m., Ming Fu, 8139 Kensington Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173 - Join us for good food and great fellowship! RSVP to Alice Tyler by Monday, September 16. | |
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Men's Evening Study, Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206
This group meets on the the second and fourth Tuesdays every month and welcomes new participants! Contact: Jon Myers.
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Making Space Mom's Group Fall Kickoff, Thursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., The Office Craft Bar & Kitchen, Stonecrest - Moms of all ages are invited to join us for fellowship as we gear up for fall! This group is a combination of study, social, and service. If you are looking to get connected, this is an excellent way to do so! New and returning faces are welcome! Register on Realm by Wednesday, September 25 (for restaurant headcount). Contact: Allison Reeves | |
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, November 2, 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 this Saturday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Palmer Building. | Sign up | |
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, October 13. | 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, September 22, 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 | |
Adults Needed in Children's Worship, During 10:10 a.m. Worship, Sundays - Help as we welcome visitors and assist our youngest members! Just sign up and plan to meet us at the back of the sanctuary as we exit. You do not need to prepare anything. We love adults of all ages. Younger youth are always welcome to attend and help, but we need an extra adult to sign up and be present. | Sign Up | Contact: Kathy Graham | |
BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, September 22, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - BYG provides an opportunity for youth to grow in faith and love through Bible study, small group time, good food, fun games, and amazing company. During this BYG, we will also have S’mores and play kickball! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
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SMPC Youth Mini Golf, Sunday, September 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m., High Seas, 10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707 - Come join us for a night of mini golf at High Seas Miniature Golf! Drop off and pick up will be at High Seas. Transportation to and from will be provided by each family. | Cost is $12.00 per person. Please bring extra cash to enjoy a snow cone after golf. |
Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Join the Music Ministry!
SMPC offers dynamic music programming for all ages that focuses on praising God through joyous song, the playing of instruments and engaging fellowship. We are always striving for musical excellence, but we have a ton of fun along the way! | Contact: Zach Bowyer
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Support SMPC Preschool by Linking Harris Teeter VIC Card - Relink for this school year! Simply visit the Harris Teeter Together in Education website and follow the instructions. The preschool's number is 4902. If you've linked your card in the past, please re-link for this school year! Contact: Tammy Winchip
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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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