At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church AUGUST 7, 2019
SUMMER IS SWEETER WHEN YOU SPEND IT WITH THOSE YOU LOVE
AUGUST SERMONS & SCRIPTURES August 4 Big Barns Often Cost Way Too Much Luke 12:13-21 Dr. Dock Hollingsworth August 11 Blessing of the Backpacks When Education is Not Enough Proverbs 26:4-5 Dr. Dock Hollingsworth August 18 The Footprints that We Leave Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Dr. David Hull August 25 A Lawless Love Luke 13:10-17 Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
AUGUST FELLOWSHIP SUPPER MENU LITE: Chipotle Chicken Salad: Grilled chipotle chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese crispy tortilla strips & fresh lettuce
HAPPENING IN AUGUST A new year of church activities is beginning and we couldn't be happier to be back with our Second-Ponce family. BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS Sunday, August 11 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary Teachers and students of all ages are invited to a blessing of the backpacks during our August 11 worship service. Let us pray for you and your children, youth and college students as we start a new school year. Bring your backpacks and school bags and invite your friends! After the service, join us for Lemonade on the Plaza where we'll enjoy refreshments as a church family.
SECOND-PONCE LIVE Want to include someone in our Blessing of the Backpacks on August 11 who can't be with us in person? Do you have a vacation coming up but don't want to miss worship? Do you know someone who is sick and could benefit from a dose of weekly community? Second-Ponce is now livestreaming our 11 a.m. worship service. You can watch directly from our website homepage or go to www.spdl.org/livestream. Viewers can download the Order of Worship, complete online connect cards, ask questions and share prayer requests. You can also subscribe to our livestream feed and get weekly reminders about the service. We're excited about the opportunity to share the love of God and this church family in a new way! Help us spread the word!
SPDLU: RESPONDING TO THEOLOGICAL MYSTERY Wednesdays | August 14, 21 & 28 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Chef Salad Wrap: Ham, turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato in a wrap with fruit
Theology is the answer we put together from the Bible to explain life’s problems and questions. How does one faithfully put together his or her theology? How might we guard against creating a “theological box” for God? Join us on Wednesday evenings as we consider these questions from the vantage point of three events in the life of Jesus found in the Gospel according to John.
Fruit & Cottage Cheese Plate: Seasonal fruit, cottage cheese & slices of ripe tomato
• August 14: Beyond the Wonder of Surprise (John 2:1–12) • August 21: Beyond the Wonder of Miracle (John 4:46–54) • August 28: Responding to Theological Mystery (John 9:1–41)
REGULAR: August 7: Fried chicken, potato salad, mixed vegetables, green salad & banana pudding
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Harry Rowland, the Associate Coordinator for Congregations and Leadership at the global offices of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in Decatur, Georgia.
August 14: Meatballs & sausage marinara, ravioli, garlic bread, green salad, & assorted mini desserts
ALSO ON AUGUST 21: Wednesday night activities for children & youth resume including Parents Connect & the Fellowship Supper kid's menu
August 21: Baked and breaded tilapia, rice, zucchini & squash, green salad, rolls & assorted tarts
WOMEN'S MINISTRY AUGUST FELLOWSHIP Thursday, August 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Mary Carlton's Home
August 28: Salisbury steak, mac & cheese, green beans, green salad, rolls & cobbler
Come hang poolside for a fun evening with food and friends. Bring a summer appetizer or dessert to share and your bathing suit and towel if you want to swim. RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.
COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER WMU MEETING & LUNCH Tuesday | September 3 | 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
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The WMU is excited to kick off a new church year with its September meeting and lunch. Join this group for a delicious meal and a time of prayer for missionaries serving all over the world. SecondPonce member George Trussler and Heather Webb, our associate pastor to children and families, will share about our church's partnership with Touching Miami with Love and their mission trip last month to work alongside this incredible organization. Contact Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490 to reserve your spot.
FALL PREVIEW PICNIC Sunday, September 8 | After worship | SPdL Plaza | Cost: Free Join us for fried chicken and fellowship to kick off a new season of activities and opportunities at Second-Ponce. We’ll provide the main dish, sides and drinks and we’re asking our church family to bring desserts. There’s no program during this lunch, but we’ll share a little about upcoming fall events that we hope you’ll add to your calendar. Come armed with your favorite sweet treat and we’ll see you after worship.
PRAYER WALK Sunday, September 8 | After lunch
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What if each chair you sat in had been prayed over? What about each place you visit or all the ministries of our church? September 8, we will purposefully and deliberately pray for all that takes place on the SPdL campus as we “walk” the halls of our church. Come pray for our new All Together worship, children’s, youth and music ministries, our staff and teachers, the Preschool and Family Life Center, among others. When you finish lunch, drop by the information table on the plaza and pick up a short guide to prayer then follow the signs to begin. If you cannot stay, pick up a prayer guide on your way home and throughout the week, voice your prayers for our ministries. For additional information or to help that Sunday, contact Karen Harwell at kharwell@spdl.org or 404.391.4357.
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EXPLORING THE OLD TESTAMENT Tuesdays | September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 & 15 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. Cost: $100/person plus books (scholarships available) Have you ever wanted to take a college or seminary-level class about the Bible or go deeper into areas of Christian faith? Exploring the Old Testament is a six-week course taught by Dr. Colin Harris, professor emeritus of religious studies at Mercer. To register, pay or to get more information about the class, contact Karen Harwell at kharwell@spdl.org or 404.591.4357. She can provide you with a syllabus for the course and with textbook information. The deadline to sign up is September 1.
COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER MERGING GOD, COMMUNITY & DIVERSITY, ALL TOGETHER Beginning Sunday, September 15 | 4 p.m. | SPdL Theater
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Second-Ponce's commitment to being salt and light in our community has birthed a new opportunity to connect people to the love of God. Each Sunday, at 4 p.m., we'll host a new worship expression that we're calling All Together, a name deeply rooted in double meaning—It supports how this service blends worshiping God, building community and embracing diversity, and it reflects how we, as a church family, are committed to the common purpose of sharing the hope of Christ with a hurting world. The service atmosphere may be different from our 11 a.m. offering, but the goal is still the same—to worship a living God through scripture, music and message. If you'd like a second helping of Sunday worship or know of a family, student or group looking for an afternoon service opportunity, All Together might be the answer. Come check it out and help spread the word that Second-Ponce has something for everyone!
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT & KID'S CLUB PARTY Friday, September 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Second-Ponce
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The busyness of school and fall activities make us think that our children and families could use a little fun! Friday, September 27, we are hosting a Parent's Night Out & Kid's Club party. Babies through rising 5th graders are invited to come have dinner, sing, make crafts and play with friends. RSVP to Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org.
WE'RE GROWING! Need a new book for a little weekend reading? "Call Stories" by Barry Howard features personal accounts of God's nudge to pastoral ministry from some familiar names including Dock Hollingsworth, David Hull, Jane Hull, Emily Hull McGee (David and Jane's daughter), David and Matt Sapp and Bill Wilson (Ryan Wilson's dad). There is a copy of this book available in the SecondPonce library or you can purchase it directly from Nurturing Faith (digital download or paperback) or Amazon (paperback only). Church Library Hours: Sunday: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday: 4-7:15 p.m.
Second-Ponce welcomes Ginger & John Brunette who joined the church on August 4. Help us give them a warm welcome to our family.
IN SYMPATHY TO Dennis Carter and family, in the death of his mother, Ellen Francis Carter, on July 5. Anne McMahan, in the death of her son, James McMahan, on July 14. Ashley Webb and family, in the death of her brother, Alan Webb, on July 15.
AUGUST 2019 at SPdL 03 SATURDAY
DELIVER FOOD TO BCM 9 a.m.
SPdLU
6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
FINAL KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL 10 a.m. | SPdL Lower Lot
04 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
7:15 p.m. | Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
18 SUNDAY
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
9:45 a.m. | Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. | Youth Area
06 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
07 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. | Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. | Youth Area
20 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
21 WEDNESDAY
SPdLU
5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER SPdLU
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
6 p.m. | Kid’s Club
11 SUNDAY
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
7:15 p.m. | Music Area
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. | Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
14 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT 6 p.m. | Kid’s Club
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING 6 p.m. | Youth Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. | Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY AUGUST FELLOWSHIP 6:30 p.m. | Mary Carlton’s Home
7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
9 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
7 p.m.
28 WEDNESDAY
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
LEMONADE ON THE PLAZA
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
7 p.m.
7:15 p.m. | Music Area
25 SUNDAY
13 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
6 p.m. | Youth Area
9:45 a.m. | Youth Area
After worship | SPdL Plaza
27 TUESDAY
CHILDREN & FAMILIES BREAKFAST SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. | Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. | Youth Area
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