At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church AUGUST 21, 2019
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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. RSVP to Jayne Harris in the church office at 404.266.8111 or jharris@spdl.org.
PRAYER WALK Sunday, September 8 | After lunch 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 404.591.4357.
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MERGING GOD, COMMUNITY & DIVERSITY, ALL TOGETHER Beginning Sunday, September 15 | 4 p.m. | SPdL Theater 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!
MAKING "ALL TOGETHER" A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT All Together needs the support of its church family. There are 3 ways you can invest in this outreach opportunity: Pray, give & serve. Here are some specifics to help choose the best way for you to show support. If you have questions or want to sign up as a prayer partner, financial supporter or volunteer, email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org.
God is before all things, and in God all things hold together. Colossians 1:7
WE ASK YOU TO PRAY More than anything we want God to be omnipresent in this service. In your prayers, ask the Holy Spirit to be with us as we seek to share the Gospel in this new way. For those willing to offer specific prayers, Josh Scott can send you a sheet with requests. Email him at jscott@spdl.org. WE ASK YOU TO GIVE. Every church initiative requires funds to thrive and All Together is no different. Financial gifts in support of this new worship experience are vital. The initial monthly cost of All Together is $6,000 and every contribution toward that amount is deeply appreciated. Your gifts will ensure that this opportunity to worship God, build community and embrace diversity becomes a long-term investment in our community. WE ASK YOU TO SERVE. We need warm smiles and welcoming spirits at every turn to create the atmosphere of belonging and togetherness. Here are ways to volunteer onsite: • Parking attendants • Greeters INAUGURAL SERVICE: • Doorkeepers SEPTEMBER 15 AT 4 P.M. • Encouragers
JOIN THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY AT AN UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP Thursday, August 22 (a change from the original date) | 6:30 p.m. | Mary Carlton's Home Come hang poolside for a fun evening with food and friends. Hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments and drinks will be provided. Bring a summer side or dessert to share and your bathing suit and towel if you want to swim. RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.
Thursday, September 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Lynn Klein's Home You survived summer but now you're facing another busy season. Come take a break with your Second-Ponce friends at our September fellowship! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.
SEPTEMBER WMU GATHERING CELEBRATES THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP Tuesday, September 3 | 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall 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. Second-Ponce 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 working alongside this incredible organization. Contact Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490 to reserve your spot.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Sunday, August 25 | 9 a.m. | Fellowship Hall Let's enjoy the most important meal of the day doing the most important thing—spending time with God and each other! We'll have a delicious breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, hash browns, fruit, milk, juice and coffee (hungry yet?). We'll also pray together for our children and families and for the various events we have coming up this fall. Email Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org to make reservations. PARENT'S NIGHT OUT & KIDS CLUB PARTY Friday, September 27 | 5-9 p.m. 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 parents night out and 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.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE CORNER
Georgia State Welcome Week: Thursday, August 29 | 6 p.m. | Georgia State BCM: Second-Ponce is giving out free tacos to students and offering words of encouragement for a great first semester. If you can help, email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org. SOON
Student Worship at Georgia Tech BCM: Tuesday, September 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Georgia Tech BCM: Second-Ponce is invited to attend worship and share with them ways they can connect to SPdL. Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org if you want to attend. LATER
Garden Hills Family Fun Day: Saturday, October 19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Garden Hills Elementary: Our neighbor and community partner, Garden Hills Elementary School, is having a fall family fun day, and we want to help! If you’d like to volunteer, email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org.
LABOR DAY CLOSURE The Second-Ponce office will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. It will reopen to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3. Have a fun and safe holiday, everyone!
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS 2019
WHEN ONE SPDLU SERIES CLOSES ... Join us Wednesday, August 28 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for "Responding to Theological Mystery" with Dr. Harry Rowland, associate coordinator for congregations and leadership at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. This is part 3 of a series focused on how to not put God in a "theological box."
ANOTHER ONE BEGINS Beginning Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Dr. David Hull will begin a series on "Aging Faithfully." Americans are living longer than we ever. Are we being good stewards of these extra years? How do we continue to grow in faith as we grow in age? Can aging be an asset for faith and ministry? Dr. Hull will lead us to explore ways that we can all age faithfully and embrace the years we have been given.
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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 to find the service feed, open the Order of Worship, share prayer requests and more! Help us spread the word! A simple instructions sheet is available on the Resource Wall. Contact Ron Watts at rwatts@spdl.org if you know of a group or care facility we should reach out to.
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SECONDPONCE LIVE
YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS THROUGH JULY 31, 2019 UNIFIED BUDGET
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Pledged Contributions Non-pledged Contributions Total Income Expenses Net Unified Budget
$816,476 $249,296 $1,103,289 $1,285,422 ($182,133)
$747,402 $264,419 $1,042,224 $1,233,210 ($190,986)
AUXILIARIES (FLC & PRESCHOOL)
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Income Expenses Net Auxiliaries
$788,145 $671,806 $116,339
$700,471 $637,227 $63,243
Net Income
($65,794)
($127,743)
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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
29 THURSDAY
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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