Seen Around Church: Week of May 17, 2026

News from our Shelter Ministry!

Our Shelter Ministry met last Thursday and filled 860 prescription vials with body wash for our neighbors at Roof Above! Wow!! They tell us they are in great need of body wash. Donations can be dropped off at the church office or during the next Shelter Ministry meetup, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at 9:30 a.m. in Mecklenburg Hall.

We also recently shared an article on social media that Roof Above posted about Temple Beth El and SMPC coming together to help our neighbors in need! We are grateful to EVERYONE who participates in this ministry. We also want to give a big shoutout to our ministry leader, Carol Morgan, whose love and devotion to this ministry are unmatched.  Read Roof Above’s article here.

Photo credit: Terry Gaines

SMPC Serves with Neighborhood Food Pantry

On Sunday, May 17, SMPC learned more about the mission and purpose and served with Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need in their food pantry, sorting through food items that will be donated to our community. We also donated items to the pantry thanks to your generosity!

This 100% volunteer-run pantry provides food support to families across 11 Ballantyne neighborhood schools and has seen a significant increase in need over the past year. Schools they support include:

• Ardrey Kell High School
• Ballantyne Ridge High School
• Community House Middle School
• JM Robinson Middle School
• Rea Farms Elementary School
• Ballantyne Elementary School
• Elon Park Elementary School
• Endhaven Elementary School
• Hawk Ridge Elementary School
• Knights View Elementary School
• Polo Ridge Elementary School
• Cato Ridge Middle School (Opening Fall 2026)

We are honored to partner with this incredible organization and grateful to play a small part in helping meet real needs in our community. They do have an Amazon wishlist that they keep updated with up-to-date food needs and other needs and gets shipped directly to the pantry.

We look forward to serving again soon!

Photo credit: Katherine Martin and Rev. Lindsey Odom

Sun, Fun and Fellowship at Lunch on the Grounds

What a perfect day to gather as friends and neighbors with Mosaic of Charlotte and more visitors for Lunch on the Grounds! Thank you to our incredible Hospitality Committee for planning this event. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and usher in summer!

View a short video of photos here!

Children and Youth Celebrate and Fun Year

Our children and @smpcyouth had a blast Sunday night celebrating the end of the school year and the beginning of summer!! Thank you to all our parent chaperones and leaders who helped us all year long – we could never do it without you! And thank you to our incredible staff leaders, Rebecca, Lindsey and Laura, for their love and dedication. We are so blessed to be witnesses to God working through our children and youth!!

View a short video of photos here.

Photo credit: Rebecca Guzman and Rev. Lindsey Odom

Happy Birthday to You and You!

“Birthday twins” Transitional Pastor Sandy Hull and SMPC member Colby Nutter were both celebrated with sweet treats after Wednesday’s Bible study. They share the same birthday, May 20. We wish them both a very happy birthday and a year full of blessings!

Photo credit: Terry Gaines