At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church VOLUME LXXXIII • APRIL 3, 2019
A COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE HONORING
Good Friday FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | NOON | SPdL SANCTUARY
EASTER WEEK WORSHIP AT SECOND-PONCE HOLY WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, April 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Chapel Worship in the Chapel will focus our hearts on the last night of Jesus’ life. Just as the symbol of a cross of ashes helped us to begin the season of Lent, the symbol of the Lord’s Supper will be the way that we observe this last Wednesday night of the Lenten season.
WORSHIP WITH US Sundays | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary APRIL 7 God Moves ... To Do a New Thing Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Isaiah 43:16-21
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COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Friday, April 19 at 12 p.m. in the Second-Ponce Sanctuary Second-Ponce welcomes other congregations from the Buckhead area for this annual Good Friday worship service.
Palm Sunday God Moves… To the Cross Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Luke 23:1-49
EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, April 21; 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School; 11 a.m. for worship Our Lenten journey to the cross comes to an end with the glorious celebration of the resurrection. Please join us for Bible study and worship on Easter Sunday as we rejoice in the fact that life conquers death and hope overcomes despair!
APRIL 21 Easter Sunday God Moves… Out of the Tomb Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Luke 24:1-12
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CALLING SPdL MEMBERS CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Sunday, April 28; immediately following worship; Fellowship Hall SPdL members are encouraged to attend our April Church in Conference. We'll eat lunch and conduct a little church business. The menu for this meeting is fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans and a brownie for $5 per plate. RSVP to Jayne in the church office at 404.266.8111 or jharris@spdl.org.
FAMILY FUN MEETS COMMUNITY OUTREACH FIND YOURSELF AT THE ANNUAL EGG HUNT
Easter People in a Cruel World Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Revelation 1:4-8
The week of Easter, there are other worship opportunities dedicated to Jesus' journey to the cross. On this page, read about the Holy Wednesday and Good Friday services. then invite your friends and family to join Second-Ponce for these meaningful times together.
APRIL 20; 11 A.M. SPdL CAMPUS There will be free food, drinks, a "jumpy" house and photos with the Easter Bunny! For those wanting to contribute, individually wrapped, nut-free candy and/or empty plastic eggs are being collected in the Welcome Center. Contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org for more.
Miss a service or sermon? Watch full worship services at www.spdl.org/sermons
Sorting & packing food at the Atlanta Community Food Bank
LOCAL MISSIONS DAY WITH SPdL YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Sorting & organizing donations at Books for Africa
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER APRIL MENU Adults: $7 | Children: $3.50 LITE Grilled Shrimp Salad: Grilled shrimp served over fresh greens with cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes & cheese Chicken Fajita Wrap: Grilled chicken, onions, peppers & cheese served in a wrap & served with fresh fruit Teriyaki Chicken: Grilled teriyaki chicken served with fresh fruit
SOCIAL OUTING TO SOCIAL CIRCLE
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SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO BLUE WILLOW INN Thursday, April 25; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. SPdL senior adults will take a trip to enjoy the delicious food of the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, GA and will then see some sights in historic Madison. We will leave the church at 9:30. The cost is $25. Seating is limited, so sign up now with Karen Harwell at 404.591.4357 or kharwell@spdl.org.
Meatloaf, potato casserole, peas and corn, salad, rolls & assorted pies Kids: No kids meal this week, but children are welcome to eat from the main line.
CONGRATULATIONS TO - Dock and Melissa Hollingsworth, in the birth of their granddaughter, Lucy
APRIL 10 Chicken enchiladas, rice, black beans, chips & dip & assorted desserts Kids: Tacos, chips & dip, fresh fruit & dessert
Emerson Clement, on March 11.
APRIL 17 SYMPATHY TO - David Hibbert In the death of his mother, Dorothy Hibbert, on March 1. - Glenn & Jeremy Summers in the death of Glenn’s mother-in-law and Jeremy’s
Breaded and baked tilapia, mac & cheese, zucchini & squash, salad, rolls & ice cream Kids: Fish sticks, fresh fruit & dessert
grandmother, Jo Nailing, on March 9. - Jane and David Hull in the death of Jane’s mother, Mary Baker Shannon, on March 11. - Lee & Betsy Perkins in the death of Lee's father, Bynum Perkins, on March 18. - Joann & David Bunch in the death of Joann’s sister, Marilyn Richter, on March 29. - Dan & Nancy Barker in the death of their son-in-law, John C. Merrill (husband of
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Fried chicken, potato salad, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls & banana pudding Kids: Chicken fingers, fresh fruit & dessert
their daughter, Julia Barker) on March 31. IN LOVING MEMORY Valjean Harris Young March 6 404.266.8111
Elsie Christine Phillips Feb. 6
The monthly supper menu is also online at www.spdl.org/supper 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
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APRIL 2019 at SPdL 02 TUESDAY
10 WEDNESDAY
17 WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. in Room B-130
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY WMU MEETING & LUNCH 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
EVENING EDITION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING 6 p.m. in the Youth Area
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
03 WEDNESDAY
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL
7 p.m.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6-7 P.M.
6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
14 PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
06 SATURDAY
KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL
YOUTH SCAVENGER HUNT 12:15 p.m.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
HOLY WEDNESDAY SERVICE 6:15 p.m. in the Chapel
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT 6-7 P.M.
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL 6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
18 THURSDAY
WOMEN’S MINISTRY APRIL FELLOWSHIP 6:30 p.m. at Betsy Perkin’s House
19 FRIDAY
COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 12 p.m. in the SPdL Sanctuary
20 SATURDAY
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT 11 a.m. on the SPdL Campus
10 a.m. in the SPdL Lower Lot
07 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
15 MONDAY
9:15 a.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
21 EASTER SUNDAY He is Risen. He is Risen, Indeed!
DEACONS’ MEETING
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
PRESCHOOL MOMS’ FELLOWSHIP
6:30 p.m. in the Kivette Room
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
09 TUESDAY
EVENING EDITION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
16 TUESDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
EVENING EDITION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
LEMONADE AT THE CROSS
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
23 TUESDAY
Noon at the North Bridge cross
7 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
7 p.m.
EVENING EDITION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
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APRIL 2019 at SPdL 23 TUESDAY continue
30 TUESDAY
7 p.m.
EVENING EDITION WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
24 WEDNESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
7 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
7 p.m.
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING 6 p.m. in the Youth Area
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT 6-7 P.M.
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL 6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
25 THURSDAY
SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO BLUE WILLOW INN 9:30 a.m. departure time
27 SATURDAY
MY FAITH & COLLEGE (HS JUNIORS & SENIORS) 8 a.m.
28 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
2 7 15 P each tree R oad NE | 404. 266. 8111 | www. s pdl. org