Seen Around Church: Week of November 12, 2023

Shelter Ministry Pours Love into Every Vial

Our Shelter Ministry met on Thursday, November 9 to fill empty prescription bottles with body wash for our neighbors at Roof Above. The group of 11 volunteers poured, labeled and packaged 644 vials! Incredible!

Important News! The Shelter Ministry is low on body wash! If you would like to donate, please drop by the church office, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or bring to the next Shelter Ministry workday, Thursday, December 14 in Mecklenburg Hall.

Generations Unite in Gratitude: Volunteers Assemble Thanksgiving Meal Kits

Thank you to everyone who donated items and attended our Intergenerational Mission Project on Sunday, November 12. We assembled 40 Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need at Smithfield Elementary! The meal kits were loaded in cars and delivered to Smithfield on Monday morning.  It was incredible to see our church members of all ages come together to help others have a joyful Thanksgiving.

SMPC Chancel Ringers Shine at Handbell Festival

Our talented Chancel Ringers spent Saturday, November 11 at the 27^th annual Midcarolinas Handbell Festival presented by the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble. The group arrived before 8 a.m. on Saturday, practiced new music all day with handbell ensembles from the region, and performed that afternoon to a packed house at Sardis Presbyterian Church. The Chancel Ringers then turned around and played new music during worship the next morning! We are so blessed to have such talented ringers who are committed (and excited) to take on a challenge like that. Thank you to Director of Music and Organist Zach Bowyer for his leadership and to the members of the Chancel Ringers for representing SMPC so beautifully.

Evening Men’s Study Group Meets for Social

The Evening Men’s Study Group met Tuesday, November 14 at Open Tap on Carmel Road for a social. This group typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month in Chapel 206 and always welcomes new members. Looks like a night full of good conversation and fellowship!