Seen Around Church: Week of December 8, 2024

SMPC Youth Enjoy Christmas Crafting with Residents at Legacy Heights

Our Youth cut, colored and bedazzled crafts with residents at Legacy Heights Assisted Living last week. They had a blast making ornaments and sharing the Christmas spirit!

Photo credit: Lindsey Odom

Rain or Shine Group Bakes Cookies for Center of Hope

The Rain or Shine group meet for social time and to bake 10 dozen cookies for the guests at Center of Hope, a temporary home for women and children. 

Photo credit: Emily Brown

SMPC’s Women’s Advent Tea: Steeping in Friendship and Love

The women of SMPC and their friends gathered together Saturday morning, December 7, for one of our favorite Advent traditions at SMPC – the Women’s Advent Tea! Over delicious spiced tea and yummy chicken salad croissants, we reconnected with old friends, made new friends and felt the immense hope and joy of the season. With a heartfelt and thought-provoking meditation led by church member Allison Reeves, we paused and reflected on the many ways we can see and feel God in our lives. Thank you to EVERYONE who made today possible and thank you to everyone who joined us. Our Hospitality Committee is second to none!!! ☕️🫖🎄✝️🕯️

Freezing Temps Prove to be No Match for SMPC Ringers

These dedicated volunteers spread Christmas cheer in the FREEZING COLD!  Though SMPC’s volunteer roster is full, individuals can go to registertoring.com to sign up to ring at another location. Thank you to all who are ringing on behalf of SMPC this Christmas!

Photo credit: Terry Gaines

SMPC Shops with Purpose

On Sunday, December 8, we welcomed agencies from around the community to SMPC for this year’s Alternative Gift Market (AGM). It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how we can help those in need – not just during the holidays, but all year round. Thank you to those who shopped in person! If you couldn’t join us on Sunday, you can still shop online until December 25. Giving back to the community might just be the perfect gift to give to someone you love!

Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who coordinate this important mission every year! 

Second Sunday of Advent Marked by Faith, Joy in Community

As we celebrated the Second Sunday of Advent, we were reminded of the many blessings of our faith community.

Photo credit: Terry Gaines

Prepare Him Room

We loved spending time together Sunday afternoon preparing candles for our Candlelight Communion worship on Christmas Eve (5:00 pm. and 8:00 p.m.) While of our youngest candle assemblers might attend the Family Worship at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, they still joyfully lent a helping hand, and we couldn’t be more thankful!

Photo credit: Rebecca Guzman

Missions and Outreach Committee Celebrates Dedicated Leader and New Co-Chairs

SMPC’s Missions and Outreach Committee gathered Monday evening to celebrate outgoing chair Leisa Lackey’s dedicated leadership and to welcome new co-chairs Carla Jaynes (pictured) and Katherine Martin (who joined on ZOOM). 

Photo credit: Terry Gaines

A Little Rain Doesn’t Scare Weekly Bible Study Group 

Even with persistent, nasty weather in the area on Wednesday morning, Pastor Matt Brown’s weekly Bible study filled up the McQueen Room. Interested in joining in? There is always “room at the inn” and space for more chairs. This group will meet next Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. in the McQueen Room or Zoom before taking a break for the holidays. They study the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Contact: Matt Brown