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Sharing the purpose, peace & community that comes from faith in God
January 1, 2020
Then they said to each other, “What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until daylight, Have you punishment will overtake us. Let’s go at once and report this to the royal invited your II Kings 7:9 palace.” This is a day of good news; Happy New Year! We have a blank calendar full of promise at Second-Ponce and this is the year when we commit to not keeping the good news to ourselves. We have just celebrated life together over the holidays. We were in each other’s homes and together at Christmas parties at church. We sang the holiday songs of our faith and reminded each other that the Christ child has made all the difference. This is a day of good news! Because of our faith and our church community, our lives have a depth and texture and purpose that so many people ache for. I watch folks on Marta or scurrying through the mall and I wonder, “Do they have any purpose beyond more stuff?” You and I share in the good news of Christ’s coming and the ongoing gift of a church to learn and grow and love with. The II Kings passage says, “This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves.” I hope that is not true of us. I hope this year we will be aggressively inviting others to church and to relationship with Christ. Every person we know wants purpose, peace, and community. Are we keeping it to ourselves? This year let’s work together to make sure the good news gets reported. Blessings to all of you this New Year! Dock 404.266.8111 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 contactus@spdl.org www.spdl.org
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Find this month’s events online at spdl.org/churchcalendar.
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP Sundays at Second-Ponce Traditional service: 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary All Together: 4 p.m. in the Second-Ponce Theater (downstairs)
Can’t be with us in person? Watch our 11 a.m. service via livestream at spdl.org/livestream
JANUARY 5 Traditional service Message: Bargaining with God Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4–20 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth All Together Message: A Powerful Hello Scripture: Philemon 1:1–3 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott
BCM WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
JANUARY 12 Traditional service Message: When the Lord Calls Your Name Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1–10 All Together Message: The Power of Love and Faith Scripture: Philemon 1:4–7 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott
Tuesday, January 7 | 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
Throughout January | Collection bins in the Welcome Center This month, Second-Ponce will collect hats, scarves, gloves and blankets to help our partner, Buckhead Christian Ministry, serve those in need. Our goal is to collect as many winter accessories as possible to share life-changing warmth during the cold winter months. As you are able, place newly purchased or gently used winter accessories and be ready to fill the BCM bins when you see them in the Welcome Center.
WMU MEETING & LUNCH The Second-Ponce WMU welcomes you to start off your new year by attending their January meeting and lunch. The guest speaker, Josh Scott, will talk about reaching the next generation through Rooted, our college ministry, as well as Second-Ponce's partnerships with Baptist campus ministry groups. RSVP to Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490.
SPdLU: THE STORY OF WHAT WE BELIEVE Wednesdays | January 8–February 19 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
JANUARY 19 Traditional service Message: The Pressure to Be Like Everybody Else Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1–22 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth All Together Message: True Love Produces Equality Scripture: Philemon 1:8–22 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott
Do you know why we believe some of the things that we do? In this SPdLU series, David Hull will
JANUARY 26 YOUTH SUNDAY Traditional service Message: The Consequence of Disobedience Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17–26 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott All Together Message: Avoir and Accountability Scripture: Philemon 1:23–25 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott
SENIOR ADULT VALENTINE’S LUNCH
examine the stories behind the belief statements of the church from the very earliest days up to the present, and seek to understand why we believe what we believe. Come for a Fellowship Supper at 5 p.m. and stay for the series at 6. Here are the January topics: • 1/8: The Bible Says: How do we know the best way to understand and interpret the Bible so that it can shape our beliefs? • 1/15: This We Believe: The early church put words to the beliefs of the church. What did they say? • 1/22: A Creed for the Ages Part 1: For three weeks we will study what the Apostles’ Creed says about what we believe. • 1/29: A Creed for the Ages Part 2
Thursday, February 13 | Noon | Fellowship Hall | $12/person
Join us (and bring a friend) for a special meal and creative program by our own SPdL ministers as we celebrate the gift of relationships. Make your reservations with Vicki McCaskey in the church office at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344 no later than February 5.
Find church events online at spdl.org/church calendar
COMING UP FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Super Sunday Bowling Adventure at Midtown Bowl Sunday, January 12 | Pick your adventure time slot: After morning worship at 12:30 p.m. or after All Together worship at 5:30 p.m. Children and families, let’s have a Sunday adventure! We’ll meet at Midtown Bowl for lunch and fun together. Come for one or both time slots. RSVP to Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org. A Kids Club calendar with events happening January
Add these dates to your calendar JANUARY 8: Kids Explore & Parents Connect Resume | 6 p.m.
FEBRUARY 7: Parents Night | 5–7 p.m.
through July will be available at the Super Sunday Bowling Adventure on January 12. Just one more reason to make plans to come!
COMING UP FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
ROOTED SMALL GROUPS THURSDAYS
JANUARY 12: Pancake & Pray 17–19: Winter Youth
• February 6 & 20 • March 5 & 12 • April 2 & 9
Summit April 19: End of semester celebraton after All Together.
FEBRUARY 2: Parent Meeting 22: Project Open Hand
SPdL YOUNG ADULTS JANUARY 14: Small Group Resumes FEBRUARY 2: Super Bowl Party
MARCH 22: Braves Game vs. Blue
MARCH 22: Braves Game vs. Blue
Jays (1:05 p.m.)
Jays (1:05 p.m.)
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER JANUARY MENU
Join us Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
JANUARY 8
JANUARY 22
Regular: Beef tips, egg noodles, green beans, salad
Regular: Spaghetti, meat sauce, fried eggplant,
& assorted pies
garlic bread, salad & cheesecake
Kids: Grilled burgers, french fries, dessert & fruit
Kids: Spaghetti with meat sauce, dessert & fruit
JANUARY 15
JANUARY 29
Regular: Chicken leg quarters, potato casserole,
Regular: Chicken enchiladas, rice, black beans,
black-eyed peas, salad & ice cream
chips & dip, salad & assorted mini desserts
Kids: Chicken fingers, rice, fruit & dessert
Kids: Beef tacos, rice, salad & dessert
LITE OPTIONS Chicken Harvest Salad: Grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, pecans & dried cranberries over fresh greens Turkey Garden Club Wrap: Turkey, cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing in a wrap with fruit Salmon Plate: Baked salmon with fruit
FOLLOW US
@secondponce on Instagram & Facebook Our Kids Club Choir performs What Do You Remember during their Christmas presentation on December 15.
SPdL senior adults had another fun (and delicious!) trip to stock up on fresh apples at Jaemor Farms.
BE STILL WOMEN’S RETREAT
February 21–23 | Pinnacle Retreat Center | Clayton, GA Cost: $160 (includes your two-night stay, four meals & all materials) The 2020 Women's Retreat is a chance for us to share, learn, explore, rest and have fun among the beautiful lakes and forests of the Appalachian Mountains. We'll welcome retreat leader Lanta Carroll—counselor, minister, wife, artist and mother to a toddler—to help us "be still" in the midst of our busy lives. Sign up using the paper form included in the retreat brochure or online at spdl.org/womensretreat. This getaway makes a great gift! Contact Gayle Suggs at gbsuggs@hotmail.com for more information.
JAN 12
DEACON ORDINATION Sunday, January 12 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary
JAN 26
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Sunday, January 26 | Noon | Fellowship Hall
Let us offer thanks to Deacons who have faithfully served and welcome new Deacons into leadership during this special worship service.
A new year brings new church business. Join us to
Be in prayer for these members of our church family who love God and
A box lunch is available for $5. Please RSVP to Jayne
Second-Ponce so deeply.
Harris at 404.266.8111 in the church office.
plan for 2020 at this month’s Church in Conference.
• To be ordained: Anne Marie Alexander, Lynn Handley, Gail Thomas, Angelyn Turner & Edie Whitaker • Incoming Life Deacon: Carolyn Harris • Incoming Deacons: Anne Marie Alexander, Barbara Brown, Lynn Handley, Duncan Harle, Pat Kerr, Gail Thomas, George Trusler, Angelyn Turner & Edie Whitaker • Completing their three-year term: Andy Anderson, John Bush, Dennis Carter, Carolyn Harris, Lynn Klein, Patty Lamb, Susan Raven, Bill Reed, Ron Watts & Eurith (Dee) Williams
PRESCHOOL UPDATE
There is limited enrollment availability in the new year at the Preschool at Second-Ponce. Act fast if you or someone you know wans to secure a spot (or two)! Email Mary Hunter Maxwell at mmaxwell@spdl.org to get started.