We hope you'll join us for the second Sunday of Lent worship at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. We're also celebrating Camp and Retreat Sunday where we will have more information on the Presbyterian camps, retreats and conference centers closest to our church. All are welcome!



First Reading: Psalm 25:1-10

Second Reading: Luke 23:43

Sermon: "Truth"

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.

We hope you'll join us this Lenten season for worship, study, service and fellowship. Register and find out more on our website.

We also have Lenten devotionals available in the Connections Center in the narthex. Please grab one this Sunday if you haven't already! You can also email Rebecca Guzman for a copy. We are unable to provide the devotional on our website due to copyrights.

Men’s Breakfast Group, Today, February 22, 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

Making Space Mom's Group, Today, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - Moms of all ages are invited to join us for study, service and fellowship. | Contact: Allison Reeves

Seven Last Words: Adult Lenten Study - Sunday, February 25, 9:00-10:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - This study explores the seven last phrases Jesus uttered from the cross as seen and heard by those who stood near the cross. This six-week study, led by Melissa White and Rebecca Guzman, concludes on Palm Sunday, March 24. The book is not needed, but you can add it when you register. Contact: Rebecca Guzman.

Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, February 27, 10:00 a.m., Palmer Building Room 104 - All levels of knitters, needlepointers, quilters, cross-stitchers and crocheters are invited. We meet weekly to work on projects. | Contact: Judy Jameson

Men's Evening Study Group, Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Chapel 206 - This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. They are watching a video series called Strange Book of Books that dives into the origins of different stories in the Bible. All are welcome. | Contact: Jon Myers

Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, February 28, 9:30 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom - We will discuss the scripture for the coming week’s sermon. | Contact Matt Brown for the Zoom ID#

Friday Morning Men's Group, Friday, March 1, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206 -  The group meets on the first and third Fridays of every month. They are starting a new book: The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most by Matthew Kelly. All are welcome. | Contact: Curt Ireland

American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, March 9, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - Please bring your American Red Cross Donor Card or photo I.D. | Sign up | 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 lunch bags each day to help feed those in need. SMPC is committed to providing 100 bag lunches a month. Volunteers are needed. | 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, March 16. Food donations for this month's breakfast are due Thursday, March 14. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Sign Up | Contact: Bob Williamson

Center of Hope Desserts - Sign up to provide a sweet treat for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. | 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

Room in the Inn, Wednesday, March 13, Various Times, Sardis Presbyterian Church - We are partnering with Sardis Presbyterian Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church for this Missions and Outreach opportunity. Volunteers will help with dinner, overnight stays or breakfast and cleanup. | Sign Up | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Parents' Morning Out - Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Children ages 3-5th Grade - We'll play games, craft, watch a Bible story movie, and enjoy a delicious snack. | Cost: $10/child | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

BAM! Bible and Music, Sunday, March 3, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,Children in Kindergarten-5th Grade - During BAM!, children sing, creatively engage with Bible stories, and explore various instruments in peer age groups. They occasionally sing, play instruments, or display their creations during Sunday worship. We end with a pizza dinner and free play time. BAM! is a great way for children to form friendships with other kids at church. | Register | Contact: Rebecca Guzman

Laser Tag and Bowling, Sunday, February 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Sports Connection, 11611 Ardrey Kell Road, Middle and High Schoolers - We'll meet at Sports Connection and have fun with laser tag and bowling! Cost is $25/person. Please bring extra spending money. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, March 3, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - BYG is held on the first Sundays of each month during the school year. BYG provides an opportunity for youth to grow in faith and love through bible study, small group time, good food, fun games, and amazing company. | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Registration for the 2024-25 school year at SMPC Preschool is now 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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