Your guide to the news and ministries of South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church

Confirmation Sunday, May 21 Worship

8:10 a.m., Chapel 9:10 a.m., Sacred Space Worship, Sanctuary 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

9:00 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages

Interested in membership? The Session will meet today at 11:45 a.m. to receive new members. Contact Nancy Metzler, Director of Hospitality & Connection, Nancy@SMPChome.org.

Remember in Prayer

~ Clint Lackey and his family, as his mother, Geraldine Lackey, has entered the Church Triumphant.

She was an affiliate member of SMPC.

~ Angela Fisher, who is living with cancer.

~ Judy Lentoski, who is living with cancer.

~ Our partners in ministry in Bayonnais, Haiti, specially as they deal with a major outbreak

of viral conjunctivitis . To join the prayer chain or send a prayer request: prayer@SMPChome.org.

Welcome, guests and friends! What a blessing that God led you to worship with us today!

Join us for a cup of coffee and muffin at Coffee Grounds just outside the Sanctuary, 8:30 a.m. - 11:45

a.m. and lemonade outside today 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

If you have questions about any of our activities or study opportunities, stop by the Connection Center

located in the Narthex to talk to one of our Connection Center hosts.

Sunday School for all ages will resume September 10.

Monday, May 22

10:00 a.m., Food Addicts in Recovery, Chapel 202

11:00 a.m., Charlotte Bridge Assoc., Mecklenburg Hall

6:30 p.m., BSA Troop 119 Committee, Mecklenburg Hall

6:30 p.m., BSA Troop 119, The Commons

This Week at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, May 23

10:00 a.m., Persian Pickles, The Commons

10:00 a.m., Journey of Faith, Chapel 206

12:00 p.m., Preschool Program, Sanctuary

7:00 p.m., Scouts Venture, Chapel 202

Friday, May 26

6:30 a.m., Men’s Morning Bible Study, Chapel 202

11:00 a.m., Charlotte Bridge Assoc., Mecklenburg Hall

Saturday, May 27

9:30 a.m., BSA Troop 119

10:00 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Palmer Building

Sunday, May 28

SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS!

8:30 a.m., Worship, Chapel

10:00 a.m., Worship, Sanctuary Sunday School resumes September 10.

All-Church Summer Read!

The Hundred Story Home by Kathy Izard Kathy Izard’s remarkable book describes her perseverance and

success in building the homeless facility, Moore Place, in Charlotte, NC.

SMPC encourages EVERYONE to add this book to their summer reading

list.

SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, October 1, Kathy Izard will speak at

SMPC!

The book is available at Park Road Books AND in the Narthex today.

Questions? Please contact Kathy Paquette, khesspaquette@aol.com.

Confirmation Sunday, May 21

8:10 a.m., Worship, Chapel

9:00 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages

9:10 a.m., Sacred Space Worship, Sanctuary

10:00 a.m., Youth Krispy Kreme fundraiser

10:30 a.m., Worship, Sanctuary

11:30 a.m., Adult Spiritual Formation, Chapel 206

11:45 a.m., Stated Session Meeting, Session Room

Wednesday, May 24

10:00 a.m., Job Seekers Support Group, Chapel 202

10:45 a.m., SMPC Staff Meeting, Session Room

7:00 p.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Thursday, May 25

8:00 p.m., Rain or Shine Moms’ Group, Chapel 206

The SMPC Music Robes! Thank you all who have contributed to our new robes. We have a goal of 40 robes, and fourteen have been funded so far. Our fundraiser with J. W. Pepper Music Co. is nearing an end, so please consider taking a look at all the wonderful items for sale: www.pepperfundraising.com/program/smpcchoir

Many of you have generously given directly to our cause. You may contribute by writing a check to SMPC with “Choir Robes” in the memo line.

SMALL GROUP MINISTRY

Men’s Breakfast Group, Saturday, June 3 8:00 a.m., Famous Toastery

8430 Rea Road, www.famoustoastery.com/location/ballantyne

This group meets for breakfast on the first Saturday of the month.

Good food and good fellowship - invite a friend.

Contact: Carl Hewett, carlhewett@gmail.com.

Men’s Softball: Practice begins TODAY!

We will field two MEN’S SOFTBALL teams again this year, and are

looking for players! Practice will start May 21 on our field and games will

be on Monday and Friday nights in June, July, and August against other

area churches in South Charlotte. Most games are played on our field.

The cost is $70; register and pay at MySMPC.

Questions? Contact Ron Stephany, ronald.stephany@cms.k12.nc.us.

Empty Nesters, Friday, June 23 6:00 p.m., Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar

All EMPTY NESTERS are invited to meet on Friday, June 23, 6:00 p.m.

at Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar, 213 N. Trade Street in Matthews.

From there we will “crawl” to Matthews Food Truck Friday where we will

get something to eat and enjoy the music of Pam Taylor.

No registration necessary – just come!

Questions? Gary Rawls, grawls@carolina.rr.com, 704.544.1570.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Questions? Contact Rev. Jessica Tidwell-Weinzierl, Director of Youth Ministry, jessica@smpchome.org.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: TODAY

Want a donut for breakfast? Maybe for your after-church brunch?

Please consider purchasing Krispy Kreme donuts from our Youth to help offset

the costs of our students’ summer trips! Cash and cards accepted.

YOUTH

IT’S GOING TO BE A BUSY SUMMER!

Sign up for text reminders now! Text @SMPCYOUTH to 81010

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LOOKING AHEAD

SMPC Summer Concert

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers

Saturday, July 15 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Admission is free; a love offering will be received.

Chris Jones is a quadruple threat as a singer, a songwriter, a

guitarist - and, thanks to his role hosting SiriusXM’s Bluegrass

Junction, as one of the most widely heard broadcasting voices

in bluegrass music. His immediately recognizable voice, warm sense of humor and abundance

of talent have combined to make him one of the music’s most distinctive personalities, and one

of its strongest artists.

Whether it’s in the studio or on stage, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are making some of the

most distinctively elegant yet driving music to be heard anywhere today, and they’re delivering

it with a unique blend of dry wit, emotional authenticity and broad humor that’s won the loyalty

of a growing number of fans across the country, from MerleFest in North Carolina to

California’s Huck Finn Jubilee, and around the world.

Steve Martin referred to the Night Drivers as “. . . some of the best players in bluegrass! Chris

Jones’ voice is there with the great masters.”

NEW! Church on Wheels

Going on vacation? If you’ll be gone over a Sunday and will

miss worship, check the website at www.SMPChome.org/home/

Summer-17 for a simple worship service template that you can

use to create a brief service for all ages.

Our 10:00 a.m. worship service will also be streamed live from the

website, and available there for viewing later.