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We hope you'll join us for worship for Baptism of the Lord Sunday at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. We will also ordain and install the new elder and deacon class.
First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
Second Reading: Luke 3:15-22
Sermon: Remember your Baptism
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 Adrienne Jaquith, office and database manager.
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BRYANT FARMS RD EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE | |
Friends! We have a traffic circle!! Please note, the traffic pattern has changed at the upper entrance. The upper entrance is right-turn-only. If you are taking a left out of the church, you will need to use the lower entrance. | |
SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | | |
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Seen Around Church
SMPC hosts a "bonus" American Red Cross Blood Drive, we pick star words for 2025 and more! Read about what's been happening around church during the first full week of the year!
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Bring a Dessert for Center of Hope THIS Sunday, January 12
Sunday, January 12, Before 10:10 a.m. Worship, Narthex - On the second Sunday of every month we provide sweet treats for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. Desserts can be store-bought or homemade! | Contact: Terry Gaines
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New! Adult Study: 'Trust the Whisper' Begins THIS Sunday
Sundays, Beginning January 12, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Join Melissa White and Rebecca Guzman for a four-week discussion on Kathy Izard’s book, Trust the Whisper: How Answering Quiet Callings Inspires Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Grace. Together, we’ll examine how small moments and choices can lead to a meaningful life. Save the date for an evening with Kathy Izard in the sanctuary on Sunday, February 2. 5:00-6:30 p.m. Details below! Contact: Melissa White
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Donate Food or Volunteer for Room in the Inn THIS Sunday!
Sundays, January 12, February 16 and March 2, Various Times and Opportunities, Sardis Presbyterian Church - We are partnering with Sardis Presbyterian Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church for this Missions and Outreach opportunity. There are spots open for food donations and volunteers. Volunteers will help with dinner, overnight stays or breakfast and cleanup. Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Missions/Outreach Committee Invites You to Tour the Nourish Up Facility
Thursday, January 16, 10:00 a.m., Nourish Up, 901 Carrier Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216 (Carpool from SMPC: we will leave at 9:15 a.m. from the SMPC parking lot) - Be part of the vision that our community accepts no excuses for our neighbors going hungry! We will tour and learn about Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes and Friendship Trays) whose mission is to nourish our neighbors with food and compassion. In April 2024, Nourish Up moved into their Hunger Hub, a 90,000 square foot space. SMPC holds several food drives each year to support Nourish Up as well as sort and distribute food at the food pantry. | Contact: Donna Brown
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JOIN THE ALL CHURCH READS AND DISCUSSION! | | |
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Vacation Bible School Dates Announced; Registration Coming Soon
Monday, July 21-Thursday, July 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Ages 3-4th grade - Registration is coming soon for Vacation Bible School: Road Trip - On the Go With God. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for registration details! | Contact: Rebecca Guzman
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Shelter Ministry, Today, January 9, 9:00 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall -
This group meets on the second Thursday of every month to fill empty medicine bottles with body wash for Roof Above. They are always in need of body wash and Rx vials (please, no shampoo or conditioner!) Contact: Carol Morgan
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Men's Breakfast Group, Today, January 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 | |
Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, January 14, 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 | |
A Caregiver's Journey, Tuesday, January 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. Contact: Dr. Whitney Bayer | |
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Men’s Evening Study Group, Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. Chapel 206
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. New faces are always welcome! | Contact: Jon Myers
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Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, January 15, 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# | |
Food for Thought Book Group, Thursday, January 16, 12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - All are welcome as we discuss the book The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon. Contact: Kathy Paquette | |
International Dining Group, Thursday, January 16, 6:00 p.m., Hacienda El Rey, 3901 Providence Road South ~ Suite A Waxhaw - All are invited to join this group as they sample cuisines from around the world! Bring a friend! | RSVP by Monday, January 13 to Alice Tyler | |
Making Space Mom's Group, Thursday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., McQueen Room - Moms of all ages are invited to join us on the first and third Thursdays of every month for study, service and fellowship. | Contact: Allison Reeves | |
Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, January 17, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206 - This group meets on the first and third Fridays of every month. They are reading the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. All are welcome. | Contact: Curt Ireland | |
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 on the fourth Saturday of each month. Our next collection is Saturday, January 25 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Palmer Building. | Sign up | Contact: Julie Durham | |
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 this Sunday, January 12. | 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’s St. Giles Food Pantry, Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 2:00-4:00 p.m., 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 – Lift and deliver boxes of food from Nourish Up’s St. Giles 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 | |
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Western North Carolina Relief: Please read this important message from SMPC's American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator Bill Ramsey on why the need for blood donations is so great this year and how you can make an impact.
We have raised over $26,500 for Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, a congregation that is heavily engaged in Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts. Thank you to ALL who have donated and shared the link with family and friends! By making a monetary donation to SMPC through this link (or button below), all funds go directly to BMPC. In addition to contributing monetarily to BMPC's relief efforts, see our website for more ways you can make a tangible difference in helping our neighbors in need.
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BAM! Bible and Music, Sunday, January 12, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Children in Kindergarten-5th Grade - During BAM, children will sing, creatively engage with Bible stories, and explore various instruments in peer age groups. They will 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 | |
Coffee and Conversation, Sunday, January 12, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Amelie’s, 7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd - We hope you can join us for a fun youth coffee! The church will cover the cost of a coffee or drink for each youth. Please bring additional money if you'd like a pastry or lunch. Cannot wait to see you all there! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
Legacy Heights Mission Project, Sunday, January 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Legacy Heights, 11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277 - Please join us as we play board games, create door hangers and color with residents of Legacy Heights Assisted Living. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | |
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We are so excited! The new children's choir robes are in, and they are GORGEOUS! If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the new robes, please click here, select the “Other” fund, and write “Children’s Choir Robes” in the memo. | | |
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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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SMPC Preschool Registration Opens Soon - Schedule a Tour Now
Preschool registration will soon be upon us. The school requires that new preschool families complete a contact form and meet for a tour prior to registering. If you are interested in enrolling a 2-year-old through TK child in the fall of 2025, now is the best time to tour! By touring now, a family can simply fill out a registration form when registration opens in January.
Visit the SMPC Preschool website for more information or to complete a contact form. Contact: Tammy Winchip
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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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