We hope you'll join us for Easter worship at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream. All are welcome!



First Reading:  Psalm 118:1-4, 19-24

Second Reading:  Luke 24:1-12

Sermon: "Believe"

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.

Tonight! All Invited to Maundy Thursday Supper and Communion

Thursday, March 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall - Join as we continue our journey through Holy Week. We will share supper and communion and remember our Lord’s gathering with His disciples on the night of His arrest when they broke bread together.

Our light supper will include meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers. All are welcome. | Contact: Nancy Metzler

Join us for Tenebrae on Good Friday

Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary and Livestream - All are welcome for this poignant service commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.

Read, Reflect Pray this Holy Week

SMPC Youth have led us in prayer this Holy Week with devotionals written by Rev. Lindsey Odom, Associate Pastor of Youth and Missions/Outreach. If you've missed any devotional, you can find them on our website under Newsroom.

The church office is closed Monday, April 1.

Men’s Breakfast Group, Today, March 28, 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

Handiworkers Group, Tuesday, April 2, 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

Conversations with Dr. Matt Brown, Wednesday, April 3, 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, April 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chapel 206 -  The 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

American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, May 4, 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 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, April 20. Food donations for this month's breakfast are due Thursday, April 18. Monetary donations are always welcome. | Sign Up | Contact: Bob Williamson

Center of Hope Desserts - On the second Sunday of every month we provide a sweet treat for the women and children that temporarily call Center of Hope home. Our next dessert collection is Sunday, April 14. | 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

BAM! Bible and Music, Sunday, April 14, 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

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.

BYG (Big Youth Group), Sunday, April 14, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - Fun, fellowship and study! Join us! | Register | Contact: Lindsey Odom

Youth Mission Project, Sunday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and High Schoolers - FWe will be writing letters to Haitian students. Lunch provided. | Register | 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 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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