THIS SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 | | |
We hope you'll join us for worship for the Sixth Sunday of Easter at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: Psalm 67
Second Reading: Acts 16:6-15
Sermon: Providence Plays with Coincidence
Pastor: Dr. Matt Brown
Listening devices are available during worship. Please stop by the Connection Center 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.
| | The church office is closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. | | SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | | | | |
Seen Around Church
Making Space Mom's Group meets off campus, our church family reconnects over lunch, Melissa White approved for ordination and more! Read about what's been happening during this lovely week of May!
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Charlotte Chamber Choir to Host Free Concert at SMPC
Saturday, May 31, 3:30 p.m., Sanctuary - The Charlotte Chamber Choir, a paid semi-professional choir with a focus on a cappella choral literature, will be in the sanctuary presenting “Music From the Heartland: American Music by American Composers,” a concert showcasing the vibrant and varied tapestry of our nation’s choral heritage. The event is free to attend, but donations are welcome. Learn more.
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Hops and Vine Around Town to Meet at OMB for Fun and Fellowship - All are Welcome!
Saturday, May 31, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Ballantyne Bowl - All are welcome to join us for fun and fellowship! | Contact: Frank Graham
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Melissa White to be Ordained on Sunday, June 1 - All Welcome to Attend
Sunday, June 1, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary and Livestream - Join us as Director of Hospitality and Connection Melissa White becomes an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament. Reception to follow in the narthex. All are welcome!
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The SMPC Music Ministry invites you to 'An Unsurpassed Alleluia," a Hymn Festival for All
Sunday, June 8, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary and Livestream - Presented as part of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ Summer Recital Series! Through robust congregational singing, thoughtful meditations, and stirring music, we will explore the deep truths of our faith: God’s promise to bring all things to a good end in spite of evil, the way hope and faith work hand in hand, and the surprising, transformative nature of hope. Come sing, reflect, and be renewed. Free to attend and all are welcome. | Contact: Zach Bowyer
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Batter up: SMPC Men's Softball Team Welcomes New Players
Join the SMPC Men’s Softball team! Practice starts in May and the first game is Monday, June 2. Games are held on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer, and most are played on the SMPC field. The team won the championship last year and has moved up to the league’s top division this summer (the 2024 trophy is in Chapel 206!). Contact: Michael Choren
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SMPC Ushers Needed!
If you're looking for an easy and FUN way to serve the church, the search is over! 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
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Summer Service Opportunity for Graduated High School Seniors and College Students: Serve Breakfast at Center of Hope!
Summer Opportunities: Saturdays, June 21, July 19, and August 16, Meet at SMPC at 5:15 a.m. - This ministry is encouraging graduated high school seniors and college students to serve with us this summer (Center of Hope requires all volunteers to be out of high school)! Start your Saturday morning off right by serving our neighbors in need! Friends are welcome! | Watch the 3-minute video | Sign Up | Contact: Bob Williamson
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Need Medical Equipment? SMPC Can Help!
Did you know SMPC has a supply of medical equipment available for members to borrow? Items include crutches, walkers, knee scooters, and wheelchairs—all free to use when needed.
We also welcome donations of gently used medical equipment to help support others in our community.
If you’d like to borrow or donate an item, please contact Steve Stevenson!
| | Men's Breakfast Group, Today, May 22, 9:30 a.m., Big View Diner, 6637 Lancaster Hwy - This is the last meeting before the group takes a break for summer. They will reconvene on Thursday, September 11, to their normal cadence of the second and fourth Thursdays each month. | Contact: Bob Tyler | | Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, May 27, 10:00 a.m., Palmer Building Room 104 - All levels of knitters, needlepointers, quilters, cross-stitchers and crocheters are invited. This is the last meeting before this group takes a break for summer. They will reconvene in September. | Contact: Judy Jameson | | Men’s Evening Study Group - SOCIAL, Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Middle James Brewery, 400 N. Polk St., Pineville, NC - All men are invited to join this group for its summer kickoff social! After this meeting, the group will take a break for summer and will reconvene in the fall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. New faces are welcome! | Contact: Jon Myers | | Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, May 28, 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# | | The Third Thirty - "Being Parents to Parents," Sunday, June 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,The Commons, Ages 60-90 years old - The third session in a 12-session study called, “The Third Thirty: A Candid Spiritual Exploration of Realities and Challenges We Face in the Years 60-90.” This study meets one Sunday a month over a light lunch after worship. Come to as many sessions as your schedule allows! These gatherings will create space for open discussion of some of the issues facing us as we navigate these decades of our lives. | More details and register | Contact: Melissa White | | Making Space Mom's Group, Thursday, June 5, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - This group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month. All moms are welcome! | Contact: Allison Reeves | | Believing and Belonging, Sunday, June 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - This class is for all who are considering membership and/or would like to know more about being Presbyterian and SMPC. Led by Rebecca Guzman and Melissa White, we will explore the history and beliefs of the Presbyterian church and how God uses our gifts to create community. Lunch will be served and childcare provided. | Register | Contact: Melissa White | | American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, August 9, 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 on the fourth Saturday of each month. Our next collection is Saturday, May 31 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, June 14. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines | | Harambee Reader at the Freedom School, June 24-July 30, 8:15-9:00 a.m., - A great summer service opportunity with minimal time commitment but maximum impact! Learn more about being a Harambee Reader here. There will be more volunteer opportunities with Freedom School this summer so stay tuned! | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | 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 | | Tutoring at Smithfield Elementary – Smithfield Elementary School is in need of a few more math tutors! 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 | | Western North Carolina Relief: We have raised over $33,500 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. | | Vacation Bible School and Mission Possible Monday, July 21-Thursday, July 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., VBS: Ages 3-4th grade; Mission Possible: Rising 5th and 6th Grade - Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School: Road Trip - On the Go with God and Mission Possible, our service-focused week for 5th and 6th graders! | Register for VBS | Register for Mission Possible | 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 | | Summer Celebration at Starbucks, Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Starbucks at Stonecrest - Let's celebrate the start of summer!! Drop in when you can! Please let Lindsey Odom know you're coming! | | SMPC Youth River Tubing on the Catawba River, Thursday, June 12, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Catawba River Outdoors, Marion, NC, Middle and High Schoolers (Rising 6th Grade through Completed 12th Grade) - Come rock the river with us through some river tubing at Catawba River Outdoors. Transportation, snacks, and ice cream are provided. We will meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. to drive together. Donuts will be provided. Cost is $20 to tube. Please bring extra money for lunch at a local barbeque restaurant. | Register and Pay | Contact: Lindsey Odom | | | | |
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. While the Music Ministry will take a break for the summer after Sunday, June 8, we would love to have you join us in the fall. We are always striving for musical excellence, but we have a ton of fun along the way! | Contact: Zach Bowyer
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A Few Spots Remain for the 2025-26 School Year
The preschool has some availability for the 2025-26 school year in the 4-day 4s and the 5-day 4s/TK. If you would like more information about SMPC Preschool and class availability. | 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
| | 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 | | | | |
