Church Family Moment for Sunday, March 1, 2026
February 23, 2026
Seen Around Church: Week of March 1, 2026
March 4, 2026SMPC Serves Time Out Youth
Our first All Church Serves with Time Out Youth (TOY) was on Sunday, February 22, and what a beautiful morning of service and learning it was! More than 80 members of our church gathered to serve alongside TOY and learn more about its mission and how we can support, uplift and advocate for LGBTQIA+ young people in our community.
Thank you to everyone who donated hygiene supplies! Thank you also to all who attended, wrote heartfelt encouragement cards, and participated in the ribbon flag art project. Through powerful “I Am” statements, we were reminded of our belovedness as God’s children and the truth that every person is seen, known and loved.
Having such a large group of people come before worship to learn, serve, create and reflect together is a testament to who we are at SMPC – a faith community that strives to envelop ALL in kindness, love and hope. We are excited to continue this partnership and be a part of the work God is doing through TOY. Enjoy all of these photos!
Photo credit: Rev. Lindsey Odom
Two Votes for Spring!
We love a good Sunday “twinning” moment, and this one did not disappoint – mostly because these two embodied what we all hope for: SPRING!! SMPC members Wendy Sinclair and Freda Smith made Sunday morning worship colorful and bright! 🙂
Photo credit: Leisa Lackey
Pizza and Paint: The Best Night for our Youth
Our middle and high schoolers enjoyed a “Pizza & Paint” gathering on Sunday, February 22!
It was an afternoon of creativity, art, love, laughter and community as they shared lunch and used their gifts to create something beautiful. During their time together, they also shared a devotion about their God-given gifts that allowed them to reflect on how each of them has been uniquely created and called by God to use their gifts to glorify God and make a difference in the world.
A very special thank you to youth parent and SMPC member Geena Woodard for leading us in this fun and meaningful activity. We are so grateful for the time, care and creativity you share with our SMPC youth.
SMPC Youth Writes Reflection on Serving with Room in the Inn
On February 15th I served at Room in the Inn, and I don’t think I would have ever predicted how much I would learn in
Photo credit: Rebecca Guzman
three hours. I think that when we see a person without a home, we immediately drift away from them, or at least, that’s what our mind automatically tells us to do. What we seem to never remember is that those people are exactly like us in more ways than one. They have the same thoughts, feelings, and minds as us, and the only difference is that they don’t have anywhere to go at night. At Room in the Inn, you cross the boundaries that your mind has set for you. You don’t drift away from them, you serve them food and you talk to them. I think that while I was there I saw God in this eight year old girl that I talked to. She told me all about the television shows she watches and the toys that she loves playing with. I colored with her for a while before she and her mom went to sleep. I have thought about her almost every day since then. After spending time with her, my perspective changed. I thought about how she was exactly the same as every eight year old I have ever spoken to. Her favorite colors are pink and purple, she loves coloring, and she watches cartoons. I think that if other people served at Room in the Inn they might find that it isn’t what they predicted either. God wants us to know that we are all more than the label that we are given, and serving at Room in the Inn will show exactly how much they are like us, and how we can cross our own boundaries and help them.
SMPC Youth Collects Shoes for Local Elementary School Students
Kennedy, one of our SMPC youth, recently led a shoe drive mission project at her dance studio. She collected 80 pairs of shoes for students in need at one of our partner schools, Sterling Elementary.
Through her initiative and compassion, Kennedy helped provide a tangible reminder of care and support to children in our community through an amazing act of service!
“Organizing a shoe drive has meant so much to me because it gave me the opportunity to help people in my community,” said Kennedy. “Seeing how just a pair of shoes can mean so much to someone reminded me how small efforts can make a huge difference!”
Thank you to Kennedy for being a light in our community!
Photo credit: Kristin Colson
