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We hope you'll join us for worship and communion at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: 1 John 1:5-9
Second Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13
Sermon: "You are the man!"
Preacher: Dr. Matt Brown
Listening devices are available during worship. Please stop by the Connection Center or contact Kay Dano 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 Nancy Metzler, director of hospitality and connection.
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The entire intersection of Bryant Farms Rd/Elm Ln and Blakeney Heath Rd is now closed. You can still access the church from Parks Farm Ln or Blakeney Heath Rd coming from Ardrey Kell Rd.
More information found on our website!
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SEEN AROUND CHURCH & SPECIAL EVENTS | |
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Today, we celebrate an incredible 20 years of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our church community! Yes, 20 years ago today Dr. Matt Brown became pastor of SMPC!
Matt - Your wisdom, thoughtfulness, inspiring words, and amazing writing and speaking skills have touched our hearts and guided us in faith for two decades. You are truly an exceptional leader, and we are beyond grateful for everything you do.
Your presence has been a blessing to us all, and we look forward to the future as we grow together in faith under your guidance. Thank you for being the remarkable human being and pastor that you are! ❤️❤️❤️
Join us for cake and punch following worship on Sunday as we celebrate Matt!
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Faces of Faith: Wimberley Earp
Enjoy getting to know Wimberley Earp in this week's Faces of Faith!
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SMPC to Host Charlotte Chapter of American Guild of Organists Summer Recital
This Sunday, August 4, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary - We are excited to host an organ recital with guest Dr. Katie Ann McCarty from the Charlotte Chapter of American Guild of Organists (AGO). All are welcome and free to attend. Contact: Zach Bowyer
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Donate Blood or Volunteer at the American Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, August 10, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Commons - The Red Cross is in great need of all types of blood. Bonus: if you donate blood between August 1-August 31, the American Red Cross will email you a $20 Amazon gift card! Please bring your American Red Cross Donor Card or photo I.D. | Sign up | Volunteer at the Drive | Contact: Bill Ramsey
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Sign Up to Donate Bagged Lunches to Feed an Unsheltered Neighbor at Roof Above
Saturday, August 10, 9:30 a.m., in front of Palmer Building - Each month SMPC brings 100 bagged lunches to our neighbors at Roof Above who are unsheltered. A bagged lunch feeds a neighbor who is experiencing homelessness! | More information on Roof Above | Sign Up | Contact: Shelby Ullman
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Join the SMPC “Summer Pickup Choir” on Sunday, August 11
Sunday, August 11, Meet in the Sanctuary at 9:00 a.m., Ages 6th grade through Adult - Ever wanted to sing in a choir? Now’s your chance! Come to church on Sunday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. and be a part of our special SMPC “Summer Pickup Choir” during 10:10 a.m. worship. No prior experience necessary—just show up, get your music, and sing in worship with us. An RSVP is appreciated but not required. Don’t miss this joyful opportunity to lift your voice in praise! | Contact: Zach Bowyer
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Bring a Dessert for Center of Hope
Sunday, August 11, Before 10:10 a.m. Worship - Every month we collect desserts for the women and children who temporarily call the Salvation Army Center of Hope home. Center of Hope provides emergency housing to women and children in need. | More information on Center of Hope | Sign Up | Contact: Terry Gaines
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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. We are always striving for musical excellence, but we have a ton of fun along the way! We start back up in late August. | Contact: Zach Bowyer
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Beginning to Ring, Today, August 1, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary - Learn to play the handbells! Every Thursday this summer. All are welcome. No RSVP or experience required. | Contact: Zach Bowyer | |
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, August 10, 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 | |
Bagged Lunches for Roof Above - Roof Above provides 300 bagged lunches each day to help feed those in need. SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches a month. Our next collection is Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Palmer Building. | Sign up | |
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, August 11. | Sign up | Contact: Terry Gaines | |
Friends Empowering Haiti (formerly Friends of OFCB) is raising money to purchase food for the school in Bayonnais, Haiti. The school provides lunch each day for the 2,500 students who are enrolled in the four campuses, and it is often the only food the students receive that day. | More Info | Donate | Contact: Judy Nichols | |
Nourish Up (formerly known as Loaves and Fishes), Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 2:00-4:00 p.m., 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 - Nourish Up is looking for some strong bodies to help them do the lifting and delivering of boxes of food from their 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 | |
Adults Needed in Children's Worship, During 10:10 a.m. Worship, Sundays this Summer - 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 | |
SMPC Youth Devo at Dunkin', Monday, August 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 16131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277, Rising 6th Graders through Graduated 12 Graders - Join us for a donut, devotion and fellowship. Bring a friend! | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
Support SMPC Preschool by Linking Harris Teeter VIC Card - Relink by today, August 1 - 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 by August 1! Contact: Tammy Winchip
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Flowers for Worship - You may provide your own arrangement, have a florist supply your arrangement, or make a donation to the Sanctuary Building Fund, and the Worship Committee will provide the flowers.| Sign Up | Contact: Karen Malmut, 704-591-9496 | |
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 | |
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