Seen Around Church: Week of September 14, 2025

Holy Smokes! BBQ and Fellowship Overflow at Lunch on the Grounds

It was an absolutely perfect day to come together as a church family for a delicious meal and fellowship!! Thank you to our Hospitality Committee for once again working so hard to make our fall Lunch on the Grounds so lovely! And thank you, God, for giving us sun, blue skies, good food and even better friends!

Photo credit: Jeana Lee and Terry Gaines

We’re Saving You at Seat at this Table!

Our first BYG (Big Youth Group) of the season was a huge success! Thirty-two youth attended this awesome night of food, fellowship, Bible study, art, prayer and kickball!

We are so grateful for the time our youth have to be together and learn about how God’s kingdom works differently from the world and redefines status, belonging, humility and hospitality through a radically inclusive vision of community where everyone has a place at the table and there’s always room for more people. 🥰❤️

Photo credit: Rev. Lindsey Odom

We’re Even Saving a Lap at the Table for Some!

The best part about being around church during “off” hours (is there such a thing?!) is catching glimpses of sweet moments like when the preacher’s fur-baby gets a seat at the Bible study table via her fur-mom! Molly Brown soaked in the message with mom, Donna Brown, during Matt’s weekly Bible study on Wednesday, September 17. She’s also probably dreaming of SMPC’s upcoming Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, September 28 at 3:15 p.m. when our furry and feathery friends are invited for a special blessing. It’s one of our favorite events of the year!

Congratulations to Our Newest Eagle Scouts

Congratulations to Jack D, Scout Troop 119’s 101st Eagle Scout, and Jacqueline S., Troop 219’s fourth Eagle Scout. We are so proud of these young people who are already making a huge impact on our community!

Photo credit: Dean Elledge