THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 | | |
We hope you'll join us for worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: Acts 1:6-8
Second Reading: John 9:13-25 (NLT)
Sermon: “You, Unedited”
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.
| | There will be a brief called meeting of the congregation at the close of the worship service on November 22 for the purpose of filling a vacancy on the Board of Deacons. | | |
“Thus says the Lord, ‘I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?'” - Isaiah 43:19
Thank you to the 247 families who have made a financial commitment to support our God Is Doing a New Thing 2027 Stewardship campaign, which funds all our ministries, programs and operations for next year. To date, pledges and gifts total 94% of our 2027 asking budget. Our goal is for 300 families to support the campaign. If you’ve never made a pledge before, please prayerfully consider responding this year—a pledge in any amount makes a difference! Pledges are not legally binding, and you can stop or edit your pledge at any time. You can support the campaign by pledging online via the link below or by contacting Mary Katheryne Zagora.
Thank you for your generosity!
| | | | Seen Around Church is chock-full of fun photos! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy all of the wonderful things happening at SMPC! | | | |
Hops and Vine Around Town Meets this Saturday
Saturday, November 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Harris Teeter Wine Bar, Rea Farms - Fellowship and fun! All are welcome! | Contact: Frank Graham
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Adult Advent Study Begins This Sunday, November 15 - Two Class Times Offered!
Sundays beginning November 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room/Zoom OR 11:15 a.m-12:15 p.m., Parlor - Using Susan Robb’s God’s Surprises for the Christmas Season we'll consider how the surprises of the biblical story might help us recognize God’s presence in our own lives, especially when life doesn’t unfold the way we expected. We are offering the same study at two times so that more people can participate. Register for 9:00 a.m. | Register for 11:15 a.m. | Contact: Rebecca Guzman
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All Church Serves: Assemble Thanksgiving Meal Kits This Sunday
Sunday, November 15, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - We will make Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need at Smithfield and Sterling Elementary! | Register and find a list of items needed | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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A Christmas Win/Win for Parents and Kids
Saturday, December 5, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - It’s a Christmas night out for parents — and a Christmas party for the kids!
Children will enjoy dinner, games and playtime, Christmas crafts, the Christmas story, and maybe even a short Christmas movie. We’ll fill the evening with plenty of fun and Christmas cheer while parents enjoy a few hours out during the busy holiday season. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman
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Sign Up for the Lunch Bunch Winter Gathering
Tuesday, December 8, 11:30 a.m., Burton's, Blakeney - All are invited to join this group for lunch! RSVP on Realm or by emailing Ruth Ann Engle by December 6.
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Register Now for Women's Advent Tea!
Saturday, December 5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - Registration is live for this beloved SMPC Advent tradition! We'll enjoy music, spiced tea, a special guest speaker and lunch catered by Sweet Potato Jones Catering. Find more details and register on Realm. Please register by Saturday, November 28. | Contact: Melissa White
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Christmas Caroling, Cookies and Community with the Presbytery of Charlotte
Saturday, December 12, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Nourish Up, Conference Rooms A & B, 901 Carrier Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216 - Join the Presbytery of Charlotte’s Antiracism Cohort for an afternoon of Christmas caroling, cookies, crafts, and fellowship! All ages are invited to enjoy Christmas music led by musicians from Davidson Presbyterian Church and other congregations, along with gingerbread church decorating, ornament making, and opportunities to build relationships across the Presbytery. Food donations to Nourish Up are welcome! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Annual Bell Ringing Tradition at Salvation Army Red Kettles is Back!
Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 10:00 am-4:00 pm (two-hour shifts), Belk, SouthPark Mall - A beloved SMPC tradition of service! Sign up to bring holiday cheer and help families in need! | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines
| | MISSION STORIES: Dorvens Chancy, Part II | | | | |
We invite you to enjoy the second video in the “Dorvens Chancy Trilogy.” Last week we introduced Dorvens and his family. This week we focus on his years at the OFCB school in Bayonnais, where he shares firsthand memories. His descriptions clearly delineate the similarities and differences between U.S. and Haiti classrooms, daily schedules, and instructional techniques. You can find the videoclip here and the 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.
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Donor to Match Konpayon Gifts
Through November 22, a generous donor will match new or increased monthly gifts to Konpayon, our mission partner in Haiti, for 12 months, up to a total of $16,000. This matching opportunity supports Konpayon’s ongoing education, healthcare, and agricultural programs in Bayonnais, Haiti. Student sponsorships are not included in the match.
Learn more here.
| | Shelter Ministry, Today, November 12, 9:30 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall - Fill empty medicine bottles with body wash for Roof Above. Body wash and Rx vials are always needed. Contact: Carol Morgan | | Men's Breakfast Group, Today, November 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 | | SMPC Thursday Mahjong, Today, November 12, 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 | | DivorceCare's 'Surviving the Holidays,' Sunday, November 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Chapel 206 - Facilitated by SMPC members Janet Goetz and Andrew Metzler, this seminar offers community, support and hope. Childcare is available if needed. | Register | Contact: Janet Goetz or Andrew Metzler | | Writing Your Story, Monday, November 16, 12:00-2:00 p.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Led by SMPC member Melinda Ferguson, participants meet for six weeks and receive guidance in writing the stories they would like to pass down to their children and grandchildren. Open to everyone and appropriate for new and returning group members. | Register | Contact: Melinda Ferguson | | Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 a.m., Palmer Building, Room 104 - All levels of knitters, needlepointers, quilters, cross-stitchers and crocheters are invited. This group meets weekly to work on projects. | Contact: Judy Jameson | | SMPC Tuesday Mahjong, Tuesday, November 17, 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 Weekday Bible Study, Wednesday, November 18, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Everyone is welcome at this weekly study, which is currently focusing on the Sermon on the Mount. | Contact: Adrienne Jaquith for Zoom information. | | Making Space Moms Group, Thursday, November 19, 7:30 p.m., Room 302 - We will be discussing "Praying Your Day." How can we make space for prayer when we're juggling kids, work, schedules and everything else? We'll explore simple ways to weave prayer into our everyday routines. New members are always welcome! No RSVP is needed, but participants may sign up through Realm. | Contact: Allison Reeves | | Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, November 20, 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 | | Men's Evening Study Group, Tuesday, November 24, 7:30 p.m., The Office at Stonecrest - The group is meeting The Office at Stonecrest for a social. New faces are always welcome! | Contact: Jon Myers | | Third Thirty, Sunday, December 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Ages 60-90 - In this session, the group will learn about the most common scams, discuss tips to protect yourself from scams and fraud, and find out how to get help if you have been the victim of a scam or fraud. A light lunch will be provided. Please register by December 3 so that leaders can order the appropriate number of lunches. | Register | Contact: Melissa White | | American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, January 2, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Commons - Please bring your American Red Cross donor card or photo ID. | Sign up | Volunteer at the Drive | Contact: Bill Ramsey | | 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 Saturday, November 28 at 9:30 a.m. in front of Mecklenburg Hall. | Sign up | Contact: Julie Durham | | Bread Delivery to Center of Hope - Fridays, between 8:00-10:00 a.m., 534 Spratt St. - Volunteers pick up bread from SMPC on Thursday and deliver to Center of Hope Friday morning. | Sign up | Contact: Lisa Gilleland | | Center of Hope Desserts - On the second Sunday of every month, we provide sweet treats for the women and children who temporarily call Center of Hope home. Our next dessert collection is Sunday, December 13. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines | | Support Haiti Through Konpayon - 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 | | BAM! (Bible and Music), Sunday, November 22, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Palmer Building, Kindergarten-5th Grade - During BAM, children sing, creatively engage with Bible stories, explore instruments, and build friendships in age-based groups. They will occasionally share their music, instruments, or creations during Sunday worship. Please register so we have an accurate headcount for dinner! | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman | | 4th and 5th Graders at Slick City, Sunday, December 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Slick City, Carolina Pavilion -Fourth and fifth graders are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun! Wear your ugly Christmas sweater! | Cost: $35 per child | 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 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 | | All Church Serves: Thanksgiving Meal Kits for Smithfield and Sterling Elementary, Sunday, November 15, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - We will make Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need at Smithfield and Sterling Elementary! | Register and find a list of items needed | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | SMPC High School Friendsgiving - Grades 10-12, Sunday, November 22, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Home of the Davises - High schoolers in grades 10-12 are invited for a fun evening of fellowship and food! | 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 joyful song, musical instruments and engaging fellowship. We are always striving for musical excellence, but we have a ton of fun along the way!
Adults
Wednesdays - Chancel Ringers - 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Chancel Choir - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Youth
Sundays - Bells - 3:30 p.m.; Choir - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Zach Bowyer
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SMPC Preschool Tours Available & Substitute Teachers Needed
SMPC Preschool registration for the 2027-2028 school year begins in January, but you can schedule your tour now! A tour is required before registration. SMPC Preschool is a warm, play-based preschool program for ages 2-TK that makes learning FUN.
Additionally, the preschool is looking to expand its substitute teacher list! This is a fun and flexible way to be involved at the preschool. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. You can specify the days of the week you can sub.
To schedule a tour or be added to the sub list, please contact Dr. Tammy Winchip, SMPC Preschool Director.
| | Gifts to the Operating Fund support the day to day ministries, programs, and operations of the church. 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 | | | | |
