Christmas Tableau

On Sunday, December 13, at 5:00pm, children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Tableau at SMPC. The Cherub Choir (ages 3-Kindergarten) will be singing "Mary Had a Baby" during this special event. These children will also participate by dressing as sheep (white shirts) or donkeys (brown, black or grey shirts) for the Tableau. Please email Elizabeth (maddygirl23@carolina.rr.com) if your child is interested in participating.

Mary Had a Baby (Audio Link)

(Click on link above, and then click on "Mary Had a Baby" mp3)

Mary had a baby. Yes, Lord.
Mary had a baby. Yes, my Lord.
Mary had a baby. Yes, Lord.
The people keep a comin', but the train done gone.

What did she name him? Yes, Lord.
What did she name him? Yes, my Lord.
What did she name him? Yes, Lord.
The people keep a comin', but the train done gone.

She named him Jesus. Yes, Lord.
She named him Jesus. Yes, my Lord.
She named him Jesus. Yes, Lord.
The people keep a comin', but the train done gone.

Where did she lay him? Yes, Lord.
Where did she lay him? Yes, my Lord.
Where did she lay him? Yes, Lord.
The people keep a comin', but the train done gone.

Laid him in a manger. Yes, Lord.
Laid him in a manger. Yes, my Lord.
Laid him in a manger. Yes, Lord.
The people keep a comin', but the train done gone.

"We Are the Church"

The Cherub Choir and Upper Room Singers lead in worship by singing "We Are the Church" at the 11:00am service on Sunday, November 22. What a wonderful experience!

Cherub Choir and Upper Room Singers - Sing on Nov. 22 (11:00am)

On Sunday, November 22, the Cherub Choir (including children in the current 4's and Kindergarten classes) and the Upper Room Singers (Grades 1-5) will be leading the congregation in worship through song at the 11:00 am service. The children have been learning the song "I Am the Church" throughout the month of November.

The children will practice as usual during the Sunday school hour (9:30-10:30) and walk together from their classrooms to rehearse in the sanctuary (10:40). Following rehearsal, children will join their families out in the congregation for the start of worship. The Cherub Choir and the Upper Room Singers will come up to the front to sing just prior to the Children’s Chapel part of the service.

We hope you can join us on this special day!

I AM THE CHURCH

I am the church. You are the church. We are the church, together.

All who follow Jesus, all around the world. Yes, we're the church, together!

The church is not a building. The church is not a steeple.

The church is not a resting place. The church is the people!

I am the church. You are the church. We are the church, together.

All who follow Jesus, all around the world. Yes, we're the church, together!

SMPC VBS 2009

During the week of August 3-7, SMPC hosted Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Over 170 children and 85 adult and youth volunteers participated in Camp E.D.G.E. where they were "Experiencing and Discovering God Everywhere!"

Each day the children learned an "E.D.G.E. Pledge", a statement of faith followed by an active response of faith. These became the core of educational piece for this week's VBS program:

God is with me. I will stay close to God.

God guides me. I will follow.

God teaches me. I will learn.

God loves me. I will love God and others.

God sends me. I will go.

Families also had the opportunity to donate items to a number of local charities, which the 6th graders delivered each day during their outreach projects. What a fantastic and fun week we all had together!

Music Ministry Kickoff!

On Sunday, September 20, we will begin a new year of singing, dancing, playing instruments, and being silly together! I am looking forward to welcoming new faces and having fun with old friends as I bring music to the three's, four's and Kindergarten classes during the Sunday School hour each week.

There will be new "Musicians of the Month", opportunities to lead worship throughout the year, and many fun things to do together! Check out the bulletin board outside of the Fellowship Hall and girls' bathroom for more information and updates!

Mark your calendars for our next Music Workshop, which will take place on Saturday, September 26. I will offer two 45 minute sessions (9:00-9:45 and 10:00-10:45) for children ages birth to Kindergarten and their families. Sign up in the narthex or email me at maddygirl23@carolina.rr.com. Spaces are limited.

Cherub Choir Sings on March 29, 2009

On Sunday, March 29, the Cherub Choir (including children in the current 3s, 4s and Kindergarten classes) will be leading the congregation in worship with the song, "Little Grey Donkey" at both the 11:00am Worship Service and the special Palm Sunday Children's Service at 5:00pm. The children will practice this song as usual during Sunday School as well as walk together from their classrooms to sing the Introit at the 11:00am service. Children, who also wish to participate in singing at the special Palm Sunday Children's Service that evening, are asked to arrive by 4:45pm to rehearse, as well. We hope you will join us on this special day!

If your child will be singing "Little Grey Donkey" with the Cherub Choir, please email Elizabeth (maddygirl23@carolina.rr.com).

Little Grey Donkey (Audio Link)

By Natalie Sleeth

Little grey donkey, little grey donkey, little grey donkey, ho.
Do you know just who it is you carry on your back?
‘Tis no ordinary load, no mean or common pack.
You are blessed of all beasts to carry into town
Christ the Lord of Gallilee, He wears no earthly crown.

Little grey donkey, little grey donkey, little grey donkey, ho.
Once you were a simple beast of poor and lowly state.
Christ Himself hath chosen you and honoured is you fate.
Though your path with palms is spread, make haste along the way;
You were destined here to ride on this triumphal day.

Little grey donkey, little grey donkey, little grey donkey, ho.
Yonder is a grassy hill; it’s known as Calvary.
Up against the cloudless sky a barren cross you see.
Little grey donkey, Little grey mare, don’t hide you head in shame.
For you bear the Lamb of God, and Jesus is His name.
For you bear the Lamb of God, and Jesus is His name.