THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 | | |
We hope you'll join us for worship on Sunday at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
Reading 1: Romans 12:9-18
Reading 2: Matthew 18:15-17 (NLT)
Sermon: "Jesus’ Guidelines for Relationship Repair”
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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Seen Around Church
We've got our eyes and hearts on our youth this week, SMPC! Read about how we're witness God work through our middle and high schoolers this week!
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Join us this Lent as we focus on spiritual practices - what they are and why they’re an important part of our faith journeys. Find more on our website.
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Join the SMPC Spiritual Discipline Lenten Reflections texts. Beginning Ash Wednesday, you’ll receive a faith prompt every day via text to invite you into a deeper relationship with God and with each other. Written by Rev. Lindsey Odom and Rebecca Guzman, and suitable for all ages. Text LENT2026SMPC to 84576 to join. Contact: Rev. Lindsey Odom
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Reflect as a family with Lenten Faith Conversation Cards. The Spiritual Discipline Lenten reflection texts will also be available as Faith Conversation Cards to help families engage in the daily spiritual disciplines together. Find them in the Connection Center or the church office beginning Sunday, February 15. Contact: Rebecca Guzman or Rev. Lindsey Odom
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Download a “bingo” sheet where you can note spiritual practices you’re already doing and find creative ways to practice new, fulfilling ways to deepen your relationship with God and others. Bingo sheets will also be available in the Connection Center beginning Sunday, February 15. Contact: Rev. Lindsey Odom
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Adult Study: 'Meeting Jesus at the Table: A Lenten Study' Begins This Sunday
Sundays beginning February 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - A seven-week study with Meeting Jesus at the Table: A Lenten Study that provides Biblical insights along with thought-provoking queries regarding our own time, such as whom should we invite to Sunday dinner and who is left out and left behind in our culture today. | Register on Realm. | Contact: Melissa White
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Join us for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, All Ages - Bring your family and friends for a pancake feast as we prepare to journey through the Lenten season together. We will collect food donations to support our Center of Hope ministry: pancake mix (add water variety), syrup, Tang drink mix or lemonade and quick grits. $5/person (maximum family cost of $20). | Register on Realm. | Contact: Melissa White
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Support SMPC Preschool and Enjoy Brixx Pizza
Thursday, February 19, All Day, Brixx Blakeney - Support our SMPC Preschool by going out to eat! For every child's meal purchased the school will get $1 and for every adult meal purchased the school will get $4. There is no extra cost to you and you can go anytime of the day. Please use the flyer and pick up a pizza to go or stay and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner out at the Blakeney location. | Download Flyer | Contact: Tammy Winchip
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Join the International Dining Group's February Gathering
Thursday, February 19, 6:00 p.m., That's Amore, 2018 Bridgemill Drive, Indian Land, SC - Everyone is invited to join this group as they sample cuisines around town each month. | RSVP on Realm | Video on how to RSVP on Realm | Contact: Carol Roan
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All Invited to Free Safety Training with CMPD
Sunday, February 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sanctuary - We invite you to attend a free safety training led by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), “How Will I Survive an Active Shooting.” This two-hour training is designed to empower participants with practical, option-based skills to help them respond to a violent incident and stay safe until law enforcement arrives. The information shared applies to many settings—including places of worship, workplaces, schools, and public spaces. The presentation is high-energy and interactive, with demonstrations and discussion. There are no hands-on training situations or surprise scenarios. All are invited - friends welcome. RSVP here. Contact: Adrienne Jaquith
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Serve by Delivering Bread to Dilworth Soup Kitchen
Various Friday Mornings - An impactful way to support our neighbors in need! Volunteers pick up the donated bread from SMPC and deliver it directly to Dilworth Soup Kitchen. The process is straightforward, and timing is consistent each week, making it easy to plan ahead.
This volunteer role includes:
- Picking up donated items from church on Thursday or Friday morning
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Transporting them to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen
- Helping ensure the donation arrives safely and on time
If you have a reliable vehicle and a heart for service, we would love to have you participate. Even helping occasionally makes a real difference. |Sign Up | Contact: Lisa Gilleland
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All-Church Serves and Learns - Time Out Youth
Sunday, February 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall, All Ages - Join us for a special intergenerational service and learning opportunity as we partner with Time Out Youth, an organization dedicated to creating affirming, supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in our community. We will welcome their team to SMPC for a morning of hands-on mission, education and connection. We are collecting full-size bottles of shampoo, deodorant, body wash and other hygiene essentials like combs and socks for TOY’s Life Essentials Closet. There are bins located in the narthex! We’ll be assembling hygiene kits during our hour of service and learning! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Serve Our Neighbors in Need with Room in the Inn
Sunday, March 1, Sardis Presbyterian Church - We partner with two other churches to help with dinner, overnight stays, breakfast, and cleanup. We encourage youth to sign up for this volunteer opportunity! Room in the Inn is an initiative led by Roof Above. | Sign Up | Contact: Amy Matthews
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You Are Invited! Friends Empowering Haiti and Ewo Co-Host Fundraiser
Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m., SouthPark Church - Our friends at Ewo and Friends Empowering Haiti are co-hosting a evening of fellowship, delicious food and drinks to support Bayonnais, Haiti. We hope you'll join other SMPC members at this special event! Watch this two-minute video with Rev. Lindsey Odom to learn more. Tickets are $100. | Buy Tickets Here | Download Flyer | Contact: Lindsey Odom
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Join the Charlotte Presbytery Day of Mission!
Saturday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1421 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206 - Our goal is to have at least 50 SMPC members and friends serve during this Presbytery-wide service day! You can choose from a variety of service options, and lunch is provided. All ages are welcome, and we encourage small groups and families to serve together. We will have a carpool from SMPC at 7:45 a.m. | Please register on Realm so we have an accurate SMPC headcount. The Realm link also contains a link to register with the Presbytery, which will allow you give service preferences and dietary restrictions. | Contact: Lindsey Odom
| | Shelter Ministry, Today, February 12, 9:30 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall - This group meets on the second Thursday of every month to fill empty prescription bottles with body wash for our neighbors at Roof Above. Body wash donations are always welcome (please, no shampoo or conditioner). Contact: Carol Morgan | | Men's Breakfast Group, Today, February 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 | | Handiworkers' Group, Tuesday, February 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 | | Pastor’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Wednesday, February 18, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - Transitional Pastor Dr. Sandy Hull leads this study that meets weekly. They are discussing the book of Ephesians. All are welcome! If you would like to join by Zoom, please contact Adrienne Jaquith | | Food for Thought, Thursday, February 19, 12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - This group is reading James by Percival Everett. All are welcome! Contact: Kathy Paquette | | Making Space Mom’s Group & Rain or Shine, Thursday, February 19, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - These two small groups are combining until the end of May for a study called Parables by Josh Scott. Moms of all ages are invited to join in - new faces are always welcome at the table! Contact: Rebecca Guzman | | Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, February 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, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Chapel 206 - The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. | Contact: Jon Myers | | Third Thirty - "Finding a New Purpose in Life and Celebrating SMPC's History, Sunday, March 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Commons, Ages 60-90 - This group meets once a month to discuss the realities and challenges of life in the "third thirty," ages 60-90. A light lunch will be served. | Register on Realm. | 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 | | Augustine Literacy Project (ALP) Charlotte - SMPC is committed to equitable education! ALP is an approved tutoring partner of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and serves CMS Title I schools, equipping volunteer tutors to provide free, research-based literacy instruction so every child has the opportunity to become a confident reader. ALP Tutors meet their students in-person or remotely - two days a week for 45 minutes. Sterling Elementary needs ALP tutors on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Remote tutoring is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Contact: SMPC member Kathy Graham | | 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, February 28 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 Sunday, March 8. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines | | Heart Math Tutoring - Join SMPC in supporting students as a volunteer math tutor with Heart Math Tutoring. Heart is a Charlotte-based nonprofit with over 1,000 community members currently helping students build math skills and confidence each week. While only one additional volunteer is needed at our partner school Smithfield Elementary, where tutoring takes place 8:40-9:40 a.m. (M-Th), over 100 tutors are still needed at other schools and tutoring times throughout the city. See all schools/times and sign up here. | Contact: Heart’s Outreach Manager Rachel Allman | | 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, February 22, 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 | | 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 | | Lenten Youth Lunch, Sunday, February 15, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - Join us for a Lenten lunch and learning stations. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | Pizza and Paint Party, Sunday, February 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - We will have snacks and Domino's pizza and paint a ceramic heart ornament and have a devotion on love since it is during the month of February. | 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
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SMPC Preschool Registration Update
Registration opened Tuesday, January 20, for church members. New preschool families must schedule a tour before registering. Tours are going on now through classes fill. Please contact Tammy Winchip to schedule.
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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
| | 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 | | | | |
