THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026 | | |
We hope you'll join us for Baptism of the Lord Sunday worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4
Second Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: “Wet for What?"
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.
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We will ordain and install the Elders, Class of 2028 and Board of Deacons, Class of 2027 during worship this Sunday. Click here to read more about the new classes.
- After worship, Transitional Pastor Sandy Hull will speak briefly about the church's pastoral transition process, next steps and ways to stay engaged. We hope you'll stay for this important update!
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Seen Around Church
Salvation Army Red Kettling Ringing totals, a record American Red Cross Blood Drive, SMPC youth is back at it, SMPC staff member celebrates a big birthday and more! Read about how we're starting the new year with light and love!
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You Are Invited! SMPC Lunch Bunch to Meet in February
Tuesday, February 10, 11:30 a.m., Trio Restaurant, 10709 McMullen Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28226 - Join this group that meets informally four times a year for lunch and fellowship! All are invited - bring a friend! | RSVP to Ruth Ann Engel by Sunday, February 8 or sign up on Realm.
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Serve or Donate Breakfast Items for Center of Hope on Saturday, January 17
Saturday, January 17, Meet at the Church at 5:15 a.m. - This is an awesome way to serve in the new year! Donations are due Thursday, January 15. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Watch the 3-minute video | Sign Up | Contact: Lee Martin
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Donate Bag Lunches for Roof Above
Saturday, January 24, 9:30 a.m., In Front of Mecklenburg Hall - Each month SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches for our neighbors in need at Roof Above. Thank you for helping us meet our monthly goal! | Sign up | Contact: Julie Durham
| | YOU ARE INVITED! ALL-CHURCH RETREAT: "CREATED FOR COMMUNITY" | | | | Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8, William Black Lodge, Montreat, NC - All ages are invited to join us for a weekend at Montreat to deepen our faith through rest, renewal and community. More information, including agenda, registration details and pricing on our website or on Realm. We hope you can come! | Contact: Rebecca Guzman | | Shelter Ministry, Today, January 8, 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 need body wash donations! | Contact: Carol Morgan | | Handiworkers' Group, Tuesday, January 13, 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 | | A Caregiver's Journey, Tuesday, January 13, 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: Kathy Garner | | Men’s Evening Study Group, Tuesday, January 13, 7:30 p.m. Chapel 206 - The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. | Contact: Jon Myers | | Pastor’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Wednesday, January 14, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Transitional Pastor Dr. Sandy Hull leads this study that meets weekly. They will be discussing the book of Ephesians. All are welcome! If you would like to join by Zoom, please contact Adrienne Jaquith | | Food for Thought Book Group, Thursday, January 15, 12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - The group is reading Lily’s Promise by Lily Ebert. All book lovers are welcome! | Contact: Kathy Paquette | | International Dining Group,Thursday, January 15, 6:00 p.m., Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill, 1820 Sardis Road North, Charlotte, NC - This group explores local restaurants on the third Thursday of every month. We will have a private room and plenty of space! All are welcome! RSVP on Realm. | Contact: Carol Roan | | Making Space Mom's Group, Thursday, January 15, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - 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 16, 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, Sunday, February 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Ages 60-90 - This session is titled How Different is a Third Thirty for Those Who Don't Fit the Mold? All are welcome - even if you haven't come to previous sessions. A light lunch will be served. | Register | Contact: Melissa White | | American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, March 7, 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 Saturday, January 24 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 11. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines | | 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 | | Room in the Inn – Sunday, February 15, Sunday, March 1, Sardis Presbyterian Church - We partner with two other churches to help with dinner, overnight stays, breakfast, and cleanup. Room in the Inn is an initiative led by Roof Above. | Sign Up | Contact: Amy Matthews | Tutoring at Smithfield Elementary – If you are interested in learning more about this awesome service opportunity, please complete this form so that we can connect with you! Tutoring at Smithfield Elementary is a rewarding way to share your time and talents. | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | SMPC Ushers - We are looking for new members to join our Usher Team! 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, January 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Meet in Narthex, Children in Kindergarten-5th Grade - During BAM!, children sing, creatively engage with Bible stories, and explore various instruments in peer age groups. Pizza is served. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman | | |
SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School and Mission Possible
Monday, July 21-Thursday, July 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School: Ages 3 (Potty-Trained)-Rising 4th Graders
Mission Possible: Rising 5th & 6th Graders
Registration details coming soon! | 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 | | Coffee and Conversation, Sunday, January 11, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Amelie's French Bakery, Carmel Commons, Middle and High Schoolers - We'll cover the cost of a coffee or drink for youth! Please bring extra money if you'd like a sweet treat or pastry. We can't wait to see you. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | Middle School Small Group Dinner, Sunday, January 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Home of the Greeson Family, Middle Schoolers - Middle schoolers are invited to a small group dinner with fellowship, food and a short devotional. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | High School Small Group Dinner, Sunday, January 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Home of the Hicks Family, High Schoolers - High schoolers are invited to a small group dinner with fellowship, food and a short devotional. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | Skyzone Night, Sunday, January 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m.,10200 Centrum Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134, Middle and High Schoolers - Join us for a fun night at SkyZone! Cost: $25/youth | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, February 1, 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. Please bring 12 stuffed Easter eggs for our easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 15. We'll serve pizza! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | | | |
Be a Trinity Bell Toller!
Sundays before 10:10 a.m. Worship - NEW from our Music Ministry! Each Sunday, a Trinity Bell Toller rings the bell three times before the prelude—a simple yet powerful reminder of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, calling us to center ourselves as worship begins. No experience necessary. More information and sign up below. Contact: Zach Bowyer
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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! | Contact: Zach Bowyer
| | | | Registration opens January 20 for church members. New preschool families must schedule a tour before registering. Tours will take place January 5-16. Contact SMPC Preschool Director Tammy Winchip or visit the preschool’s website for more information. | |
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
| | 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 | | | | |
