THIS SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026

We hope you'll join us for Pentecost Sunday worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream.  We encourage you to wear red as it represents the "tongues of fire" associated with the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Apostles. We will also celebrate the baptism of Evan Robert Reid. All are welcome!



Reading 1: Numbers 11:24-30

Reading 2: Acts 2:1-21

Sermon: “The Church’s DNA”

Pastor: Dr. Sandy Hull

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

We are halfway to our goal of 400 completed surveys! Thank you to everyone who has taken the Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) survey! We encourage everyone in the congregation who is 13 years or older to take the survey and have your meows heard! Please take a moment today or this weekend to complete yours. The deadline is Sunday, May 31.

Questions about the CAT? Contact the Mission Study Task Force here.

We also want to hear from children and youth ages 12 and younger. We have two surveys designed especially for them, our CAT for Kids. You can find the surveys in the Connection Center or print your own via the links below. Please return completed CAT for Kids to the Connections Center by Sunday, May 31. Thank you!

CAT for Kids Ages 9 and younger

CAT for Kids Ages 10-12

FEATURED EVENTS

Hops and Vine Around Town to Meet May 30

Saturday, May 30, 4:00-6:00 p.m., OMB - Ballantyne Bowl - Everyone is welcome for fellowship and fun! Contact: Frank Graham

Join the SMPC Softball Team This Summer!

Games start Monday, June 1, 6:15 p.m., SMPC Softball Field - The SMPC Softball Team (2024 Champions!) would love to have new full- or part-time players! The team plays all regular season games on the SMPC field, Mondays, 6:15 p.m. and Fridays, 7:15 p.m. Playoffs usually run through mid-August. There is a small entry fee and team shirt will be supplied. This is a fun group of guys and a great way to build connection at church. Let's bring home the 'ship this year! | Contact: Jimmy Galati or Michael Choren

MISSION STORIES: SHELBY ULLMAN

This month, we are pleased to share a video clip from an interview with Shelby Ullman as she reflects on her 2012 SMPC mission trip to Bayonnais, Haiti. Her powerful insights and vivid storytelling bring to life the people, relationships, and moments that left a lasting impact.

Enjoy this four-minute video here, and, if you feel inspired to go deeper, you can also read the full transcript here.

Thank you to Donna Podgorny and Judy Jones for their hard work on these mission videos. You can watch the full collection of videos here. If you would like more information on how you can impact our work in Haiti, contact Lindsey Odom.

SERVICE SHOUTOUTS

Volunteers Needed to Help at Nourish Up Warehouse

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Nourish Up Warehouse, 901 Carrier Drive Charlotte, NC 28216, Ages 13 years and older - Volunteers will help support food distribution efforts that make a real difference for neighbors in need. Please first register on the SignUpGenius, then follow the instructions there to register on the Nourish Up site. Space is limited to 20 volunteers. | Contact: Lindsey Odom

SMPC Thursday Mahjong, Today, May 21, 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Narthex - All levels of mahjong players are invited to join this group that meets weekly on Thursdays. | Contact: Mary Katheryne Zagora

International Dining Group, Today, May 21, 6:00 p.m., Aroma Indian Grill, 9648 Red Stone Drive, Indian Land, SC - Everyone is invited to join this group as they sample cuisines around town each month. Space is limited to 24. | RSVP on Realm | Video on how to RSVP on Realm| Contact: Carol Roan

Making Space Mom’s Group & Rain or Shine, Today, May 21, 7:30 p.m., SMPC Fire Pit - Join us around the fire pit for conversation and fellowship. Moms of all ages are invited to join in - it’s never too late! | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Adult Study: Slow Theology, Sunday, May 24, 9:00-10:00 a.m. - A class where we practice slowing down, asking deeper questions, and listening more carefully to Scripture, tradition and one another. This is not about having the right answers, but about growing in curiosity, trust and faith. This class will meet until Sunday, June 7. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Handiworkers' Group, Tuesday, May 26, 10:00 a.m., Palmer Building, Room 104 - This is the last meeting of this group until it pauses for summer! All levels of knitters, needlepointers, quilters, cross-stitchers and crocheters are invited. | Contact: Judy Jameson

SMPC Tuesday Mahjong, Tuesday, May 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Narthex - All levels of mahjong players are invited to join this group that meets weekly on Tuesdays. | Contact: Mary Katheryne Zagora

Pastor’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 'The Minor Prophets in a Major Message,' Wednesday, May 27, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Led by Transitional Pastor Sandy Hull. The last twelve books of the Old Testament are known as the Minor Prophets. Minor doesn’t mean less important; it just means they are a lot shorter than the other prophetic books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel). These brief books have crucial lessons for us personally and for today’s world. Schedule is as follows: May 27: Haggai; June 3: Malachi. All are welcome! If you would like to join by Zoom, please contact Adrienne Jaquith

Men’s Evening Study Group, Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 -

The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. New faces are always welcome! | Contact: Jon Myers

Men's Breakfast Group, Thursday, May 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. This is the last meeting for this group until it reconvenes Thursday, September 10. Contact: Bob Tyler

Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, June 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206 - This group meets on the first and third Fridays of every month for study and fellowship. All are welcome. | Contact: Curt Ireland

Third Thirty - BONUS!, Sunday, June 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ages 60-90 - In this session, we'll have a panel discussion about aging gracefully. You'll be able to attend this session even if you haven't attended previous sessions. A light lunch will be served. | Register | Contact: Melissa White

American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, August 8, 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 bag lunches each day to help feed those in need. SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches each month. Our next collection is this Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. in front of Mecklenburg Hall. | Sign up | Contact: Julie Durham

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, June 20. Food donations are due Thursday, June 18. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Watch the 3-minute video | Sign Up | Contact: Lee Martin

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, June 14. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines

Support Haiti Through Konpayon - Created when Friends Empowering Haiti and Ewo united, Konpayon supports the people of Bayonnais, Haiti through student sponsorships and investments in healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and education. Learn more on their website. | Sponsor a student | Donate | Contact: Judy Jones

Nourish Up’s St. Giles Food Pantry, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m. or Fridays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 – Lift and deliver boxes of food from Nourish Up’s St. Giles Food Pantry to cars or help with client services. The minimum age to volunteer is 14, and closed-toe shoes are required. | Contact: Jane Royther

SMPC Ushers - Usher responsibilities include arriving 30 minutes prior to worship, handing out bulletins before worship, collecting the offering, guiding church members up to communion and cleaning up after worship. Ushers typically work one time a month or every other month. This is a great way for all generations to serve. | Contact: Nancy Parrish

Vacation Bible School and Mission Possible, Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - VBS Participants: Join us for a FUN week of exploring the Bible through play, art, science and music! Mission Possible is our program for 5th and 6th graders that involves a week of fun and services.

Register for Vacation Bible School: Ages 3 (Potty-Trained)-Rising 4th Graders

*A Note for Youth Volunteers: Please fill out this form to let us know your availability and volunteer interests this summer!*

Register for Mission Possible: Rising 5th & 6th Graders

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 help, but we need additional adults to sign up each week. | Sign Up | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Youth Volunteers in Children's Worship - To ensure everyone has a chance to serve, please sign up in advance. Limit: 4 youth volunteers per week (unless there’s a special project). | Sign Up | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

SMPC College Summer Gathering, Thursday, June 4, 7:00 p.m., The Hicks' Home - Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and food with our SMPC college students who are home for the summer! We’ll gather in the beautiful backyard and porch setting of the Hicks home for a relaxed night of reconnecting, catching up, and enjoying time together. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

SMPC Youth School's Out Scoops at Cold Stone Creamery, Wednesday, June 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, Blakeney, Middle and High Schoolers - School’s out for the summer! Let’s celebrate with ice cream! Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Come Make a Joyful Noise! Join SMPC's Music Ministry

SMPC offers dynamic music programming for all ages focused on praising God through joyous song, musical instruments and engaging fellowship. We are always striving for musical excellence, but we have a ton of fun along the way! While Director of Music and Organist Zach Bowyer is on sabbatical, please contact Laura Black, Ministry Associate for Children and Music. | Contact: Zach Bowyer

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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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: Melissa White

Acolyte (1st-5th graders)

Usher Team

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Coffee Grounds Host

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