We hope you'll join us for worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. It's Music Sunday! Our Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, SMPC member Laura Schelhammer on flute, and a guest trumpeter, Kyle Gavagan, will join us. This will be the last worship for our choirs before they break for the summer and join us again this fall! All are welcome!



First Reading: Colossians 3:14-17

Second Reading: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Sermon: "Stupid is as stupid does”

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.

Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, June 7, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206  - This group meets on the first and third Fridays of every month. They are reading the book, The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. All are welcome. | Contact: Curt Ireland

SMPC Men's Softball, Friday, June 7, and Monday, June 10, 5:00 p.m., SMPC Ball Field - The SMPC Men's Softball team plays about twice a week through June and July. You can find more dates on the church calendar. If you would like to join in on the fun this summer, contact Jimmy Galati.

Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, June 12, 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#

Shelter Ministry, Thursday, June 13, 9:00 a.m., Mecklenburg Hall - This ministry meets to fill empty Rx bottles with body wash for our neighbors at Roof Above. Families are welcome to participate! | Contact: Carol Morgan

A Caregiver’s Journey, Tuesday, June 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m., McQueen Room - Finding meaning and purpose as you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Facilitated by Kathy Garner (Alzheimer’s Association). Contact: Whitney Bayer

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, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Palmer Building. | Sign up 

Center of Hope Breakfast - On the third Saturday of each month, SMPC preps, cooks and serves breakfast for guests at the Center of Hope. Our next volunteer opportunity is Saturday, June 15. Food donations for this month's breakfast are due Thursday, June 13. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Sign Up | Contact: Bob Williamson

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, June 9. There are plenty of spots to sign up! | 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

Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,Children ages 3-4th grade, Sanctuary - Join us for Camp Fireflight VBS where we'll explore timeless Bible stories through play, art, science and music. | Register | Contact: Adrienne Jaquith

Mission Possible, Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rising 5th and 6th Grade, Sanctuary - This program runs concurrently with VBS. Mission Possible participants serve various organizations around Charlotte and take field trips off campus that allow them to experience firsthand the various needs in our community. | Mission Possible is now full. Please contact Lindsey Odom to be added to the waitlist.

SMPC Youth Summer Celebration at Starbucks, Friday, June 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Starbucks at Stonecrest, Rising 6th Graders - Graduated High School Seniors -  Meet Lindsey at Starbucks for a special treat to celebrate school ending and summer beginning! No registration is necessary - come when you can! | Contact: Lindsey Odom

SMPC Youth Lake Tillery Trip, Tuesday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., The Gaines’ Lake House, Rising 6th Graders-12th Graders, Meet at the Church - Please register on Realm. Bad-weather makeup day will be Thursday, June 13. Cost is $15 and will go towards snacks and drinks. | Contact: Lindsey Odom

SMPC Youth Message and Macaroons, Monday, June 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Amelie’s, Carmel Commons, Rising 6th Graders-Graduated 12th Graders - Join us for a sweet treat and a devotion. No registration needed. | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Support SMPC Preschool by Linking Harris Teeter VIC Card - Simply visit the Harris Teeter Together in Education website and follow the instructions. The preschool's number is 4902. Contact: Tammy Winchip

Registration for the 2024-25 school year at SMPC Preschool is open. The preschool provides a loving and nurturing learning environment for children ages 2 through TK. Please contact SMPC Preschool Director Tammy Winchip to schedule a tour or receive more information.

Worshiping together in person is a joy - and requires many helping hands! A number of volunteer opportunities are available on Sunday mornings and we need you. | Contact: Nancy Metzler

Acolyte (1st-5th graders)

Usher Team

Welcome Team (all ages)

Coffee Grounds Host

Lemonade Host (all ages)

Muffin Ministry

If you haven't set up your Realm account, please click here to get started. Additionally, please download the mobile app, Realm Connect. | Realm Connect in the App Store | Realm Connect on Google Play | Contact Mary Katheryne Zagora.

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