This Sunday at 11 a.m. our children will take the lead in various roles throughout our worship service.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
FEBRUARY 24
You're invited to celebrate Children's Sunday a little longer by enjoying refreshing lemonade and delicious cookies after worship.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY LEMONADE & COOKIES
At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church VOLUME LXXXIII • FEBRUARY 20, 2019
LOOKING FOR GOERS & GIVERS
W + M U
MIAMI MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING Sunday, 3/24 in the Ryland Knight Room following worship Once again, SPdL is sending a mission team to Touching Miami with Love (TML) in Miami, Florida. Learn more about going on this trip or how to lend your support from home by attending this meeting or checking out the Team Member and Shareholder brochures available in the Welcome Center and Narthex. Contact Heather Webb with questions at hwebb@spdl.org.
WMU MEETING & LUNCH March 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Join the Baptist Women for our March meeting! Our speaker will be Jeremy Lewis, the new executive director of Urban Recipe. Come and learn how Urban Recipe is working to address with dignity food insecurity in Atlanta by building a community of care. Lunch will follow the program for $8. RSVP to Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490.
SPdL Singles @ BoBo Garden on Valentine's Day
CALLING ALL HISTORY LOVERS By John Roma, Church Historian PHOENIX FLIES HISTORICAL TOUR OF SECOND-PONCE Wednesday, 3/20 at 2 p.m.; meet at the North Bridge Second-Ponce is proud to be a part of the Atlanta Preservation Center's 16th Annual Phoenix Flies. which offers free tours of historic sites around the city. During the tour of our church, attendees will visit the Heritage Room, Prayer Room, Swilley Chapel and the Sanctuary. The merger of the three churches, the history of the Sanctuary and Chapel and the Civil War Steeple Bell will also be highlighted. This tour is open to the public and the congregation. There are free booklets about the other Phoenix Flies events available on the church resource wall in the North Bridge entrance. Come be apart of Second-Ponce history!
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Second-Ponce Kids's Club & Senior Adults' Celebrations of Valentine's Day WE WELCOMED 51 KIDS & 17 ADULTS TO OUR PARENTS NIGHT OUT & KIDS' CLUB PARTY
65 SENIOR ADULTS CELEBRATED LOVE & FRIENDSHIP AT THEIR VALENTINE'S LUNCHEON
PRAY ANSWERING THE CALL TO PRAY Saturday, March 23; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Cathedral of St. Philip Answering the Call to Pray is a workshop with a focus on seeking the presence and love of God in our lives through prayer. Three sessions will be led by Carl McColman, a Christian writer, speaker and teacher from Decatur. The cost is $25 (with lunch included). The SPdL Teaching Church Team is pleased to sponsor the registration fee for the first 15 members who register by contacting Karen Harwell no later than March 15. For additional information look for the brochure at the Welcome Center or contact Karen (kharwell@spdl.org or 404.591.4357).
FELLOWSHIP
WOMEN'S MINISTRY FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Maggie Roberts' Home Join the Women's Ministry at Second-Ponce for a "lovely" time at our February social! Bring something you "love" to make, eat and share. RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.
TRAVEL PATHWAYS LUNCH FOR SENIOR ADULTS Tuesday, 3/19 at noon in the Fellowship Hall; $8/person Pathways lunches allow senior adults to take a trip without leaving the church building. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a delicious meal and then David Hull will “take us on a trip” to Thailand. Please make a reservation for this lunch with Vicki McCaskey by noon, Thursday, March 14 at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.
AM BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
PM BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
Tuesdays through March 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Room B-130 Join us for an 8-week study of Ruth Haley Barton’s Sacred Rhythms. Together we will learn about seven spiritual disciplines and practice them individually and as a group. The study will include in-class discussion of weekly readings and a short video segment. Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) for additional information.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the FLC Fireside Room Women of all ages are invited to this winter study of the book, Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God by Max Lucado. To reserve a book, call Carole Johnson at 404.816.3097. Childcare not provided.
SAVE THESE DATES
03/09
03/06 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 6:15 P.M. Begin the season of Lent with a worship service on Ash Wednesday. We will have our regular supper in the Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. and then move to the Chapel for a time of worship. This reflective service will begin the forty-day spiritual journey which leads to the cross. All ages are invited to join in this worship service,
FAMILIES ON MISSION DAY 10 A.M.-NOON We will be doing various service projects with our families that day to minister to senior citizens in our community.
03/23 TOUCH-A-TRUCK 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
YEAR TO DATE RESULTS THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2019 UNIFIED BUDGET
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Pledged Contributions Non-pledged Contributions Total Income Expenses Net Unified Budget
$91,928 $32,165 $131,832 $154,893 ($23,061) Loss
$95,731 $33,989 $135,877 $159,071 ($23,193) Loss
AUXILIARIES (FLC & PRESCHOOL)
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Income Expenses Net Auxiliaries
$116,321 $90,095 $26,226
$120,073 $88,872 ($31,201) Loss
Net Income
($3,165) Loss
($8,007) Loss
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FEBRUARY 2019 at SPdL 02 SATURDAY
KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL 10 a.m. in the SPdL Lower Lot
03 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
Beginning at 5 p.m.
12 TUESDAY
WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
SPdL 101 9:45 a.m. in Room B-131
9:30 a.m. in Room B-130
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP LUNCH & KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT Beginning at Noon in the Kids’ Club
05 TUESDAY
WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY 9:30 a.m. in Room B-130
WMU MEETING & LUNCH 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
06 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU “THE LIST”
7 p.m.
13 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU “THE LIST”
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
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
14 THURSDAY
6-7 P.M.
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING 6 p.m. in the Youth Area
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL 6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
SENIOR ADULT VALENTINE LUNCH
18 MONDAY
DEACONS’ MEETING 6:30 p.m. in the Kivette Room
19 TUESDAY
WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY 9:30 a.m. in Room B-130
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
20 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU “THE LIST”
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
Noon in the Fellowship Hall
21 THURSDAY
SPdL SINGLES SUPPER CLUB
6:30 p.m. at Pho Bac
6:30 p.m. at BoBo Garden
15 FRIDAY
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
PARENTS NIGHT OUT & KIDS CLUB PARTY
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
5-9 p.m. in the Dr. Ryland E. Knight Room
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
REFUGE SKI TRIP DEPARTS
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
5 p.m.
10 SUNDAY
17 SUNDAY
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORSHIP
Beginning at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORSHIP
SPdL SINGLES SUPPER CLUB
24 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
WARM CIDER MEET & GREET Noon on the Lawn
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT Beginning at 5 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 2019 at SPdL 25 MONDAY
PRESCHOOL MOMS’ FELLOWSHIP
9:15 a.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
26 TUESDAY
WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY 9:30 a.m. in Room B-130
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
27 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU “THE LIST”
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
28 THURSDAY
WOMENS’ MINISTRY FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP 6:30 p.m. at Maggie Roberts’ home
SPdL SINGLES SUPPER CLUB 6:30 p.m. at Mamak
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