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We hope you'll join us for worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!
First Reading: Psalm 104: 1-4; 10-13
Second Reading: Mark 6: 30-34; 53-56
Sermon: "Peace and Rest"
Preacher: Dr. Whitney Bayer
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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'FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 2020-2025 SANCTUARY FUND' CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE | |
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We have completed year FOUR of our five-year From Strength to Strength 2020-2025 Sanctuary Fund capital campaign, and our goal of paying off our sanctuary mortgage is within reach! Remaining mortgage payments total $982,688, and Sanctuary Fund cash on hand PLUS expected receipts on pledges over the next year total $958,362, leaving a shortfall of $24,326—less than 1% of our campaign goal of $3.25 million!
Thank you to the 220 SMPC families that have pledged to this campaign, and the additional 47 families that have made unpledged gifts. To join these families in supporting the campaign:
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Click HERE to make an online gift and select the “Strength to Strength” fund.
- Contribute via check with “Strength to Strength” on the memo line.
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To gift stock or securities, contact Mary Katheryne Zagora for transfer instructions.
Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting this campaign. Our goal of paying for our beautiful sanctuary and being mortgage-free is in sight!
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Our high schoolers had an incredible experience at the Montreat Youth Conference last week! Read their reflections here. | |
SEEN AROUND CHURCH & FACES OF FAITH | | |
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Seen Around Church
Beginning to Ringers celebrate a birthday, Scouts spend the week at summer camp, Summer Pickup Choir joins us in worship, high schoolers go to the Montreat High School Conference and more - read about what's been happening around SMPC this week!
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Faces of Faith: Xander Case
Xander, one of our graduated seniors, shares his advice on how youth can feel more connected at church and how they can get involved in service. Enjoy getting to know him!
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Serve or Donate Breakfast Items for the Center of Hope this Saturday
Saturday, July 20, Leave from the Church at 5:20 a.m. - Come serve breakfast with us to Center of Hope guests! Center of Hope provides emergency shelter to women and children in need. We'll be back at the church around 9:00 a.m. We are always in need of food or monetary donations. | Contact: Bob Williamson
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Volunteers Needed after Worship this Sunday to Decorate for VBS
Sunday, July 21, After 10:10 a.m. Worship, Meet in the McQueen Room - Many hands make light work! Help us decorate for VBS. | Sign Up | Contact: Adrienne Jaquith
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Beginning to Ring, Today, July 18, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary - Learn to play the handbells! Every Thursday this summer. All are welcome. No RSVP or experience required. Please note: Beginning to Ring will NOT meet next Thursday, July 25, due to VBS, but they'll reconvene Thursday, August 1. | Contact: Zach Bowyer | |
Food for Thought Book Group, Today, July 18, 12:30 p.m., McQueen Room - We're discussing Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman. All are welcome. Contact: Kathy Paquette | |
SMPC Men's Softball, Friday, July 19, 7:15 p.m., SMPC Ball Field - This is the final regular season game! Come out and cheer for the SMPC team! | Contact: Jimmy Galati. | |
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 | |
Pool Party at the Estes' House, Tuesday, July 23, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Middle and High Schoolers - Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Pizza will be provided. It's OK to be a little late if you're parents are just getting off work! We would love to have you join in on the fun! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
SMPC Youth Serving at Crisis Assistance Ministry, Tuesday, July 30, 1:00-4:00 p.m., 500-A Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 28206, Rising 6th Graders-Graduated 12th Graders - We hope you will join us for this mission project. Drop off and pick up at Crisis Assistance. High schoolers can drive and meet us there if their parent approves. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom | |
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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