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CALENDAR JANUARY 26

11 a.m.: Youth Sunday | Come support our youth as they lead us in worship through music, prayer, a children’s sermon and scripture. Josh Scott will be preaching from Samuel. 12:15 p.m. Church in Conference | A new year brings new church business. Join us to plan for 2020 at this month’s Church in Conference. A box lunch is available for $5. Please RSVP to Jayne Harris at 404.266.8111 in the church office.

SUNDAYS

11 A.M.

SERMON SERIES ON THE BOOK OF SAMUEL Dock Hollingsworth continues his sermon series on Samuel during the Sanctuary worship service. Here are the remaining topics: • 1/19: The Pressure to be Like Everybody Else • 1/26: The Consequence of Disobedience (preached by Rev. Joshua Scott) • 2/2: God Seldom Goes with the Favorite • 2/9: Big Challenges Require Creative Responses

4 P.M.

SERMON SERIES ON THE BOOK OF PHILEMON Josh Scott continues his sermon series on Philemon during the All Together worship service. Here are the remaining topics: • 1/19: True Love Produces Equality • 1/26: Au Revoir and Accountability

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A SPECIAL

THANK YOU Lee and Betsy Perkins gifted to Second-Ponce this beautiful baby grand piano in memory of Betsy’s grandmother. We’re grateful for this contribution to our music ministry and touched to be part of its legacy. Visit the Ryland Knight Room for a closer look at this precious piece.

WARMTH FOR THE WINTER This month, Second-Ponce is collecting hats, scarves, gloves and blankets to help our partner, Buckhead Christian Ministry, serve those in need. As you are able, place newly purchased winter accessories in the BCM bins located in the Northbridge Welcome Center.

THE STORY OF WHAT WE BELIEVE SPdLU | Wednesdays, January 8–February 19 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Led by Dr. David Hull The beliefs and doctrines of the Christian faith did not come into being all at once, they developed through the history of the church. Do you know why we believe some of the things that we do? Would you be interested in some of the history that has shaped our theology? In this SPdLU series, we'll 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 do. Here are the remaining topics for the series: • 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 | The Apostles’ Creed is a lasting statement of Christian belief. For three weeks we will study what this Creed says about what we believe. • 1/29: A Creed for the Ages Part 2 • 2/5: A Creed for the Ages Part 3 • 2/12: Reforming What We Believe | The Reformation brought about big changes in what we believe. What were they? • 2/19: Baptist Affirmations of Faith | Baptist beliefs are expressed in Affirmations of Faith. What do these documents say about what we believe today?

FREE FOR LUNCH TOMORROW? Thursday, January 16 | Noon | Fellowship Hall | Cost: Free but a donation of $5 at the door is appreciated The Regional Council of Churches is hosting Atlanta’s own Robert Franklin for a lunch and lecture here at Second-Ponce, and you're invited! Dr. Franklin was the tenth President of Morehouse College and is now Senior Advisor to the University President at Emory. He just completed his fourth book, Moral Leadership: A Vocation for the Next Generation and his lunchtime address will be on “Civility and Reconciliation." This sought-after, nationally-known speaker on the moral life in America will be here in our Fellowship Hall for lunch. The menu is chicken and vegetable alfredo casserole with salad, rolls & cookies. RSVP to Ethel Ware Carter in the RCC office at ecarter@rccatl.org.

Dr. Robert Franklin Photo courtesy of Candler School of Theology

LET’S TALK ABOUT

REFUGE YOUTH SAVE THESE DATES

2ND ANNUAL PANCAKE & PRAY

• 1/26: Youth Sunday

After a fun morning of eating pancakes together, our youth spent time in the Sanctuary praying

• 2/2: Parent Meeting

for family, friends and strangers across the globe.

• 2/22: Open Hand Project • 3/15: Big Brother/Big Sister Day Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information or for a copy of the Refuge Youth events calendar

SENIOR ADULT VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH Thursday, February 13 | Noon | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $12 Join us (and bring a friend) for a special meal and creative program by the Whitefield Academy Jazz Band and our own SPdL ministers as we celebrate the gift of relationships. Come enjoy chicken piccata, harvest salad, asparagus, rice pilaf, rolls & Snickers pie. Make your reservations with Vicki McCaskey in the church office at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344 no later than February 5.

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FUN UNDER THE SEA at our Kids Club Party & Parents Night Out

Water you doing Friday, February 7? Come make a splash at our Kids Club Party & Parents Night Out! Parents, enjoy time on your own while your children have fun with friends. You can make it a true night out by letting youth siblings volunteer as helpers. Our under the sea adventure will be at Second-Ponce from 5–9 p.m. The cost is $12/child (includes dinner & snacks). Space is limited to 45 slots so be sure to sign up soon! RSVP online at https://vbspro.events/p/events/kidsclubparty

Questions? Email Rev. Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org

FUN IN THE

KIDS’ CLUB After both the Sanctuary and All Together worship services, groups from our ministry to children & families had a meal and went bowling. Everyone had a great time! More photos from the day are on the SPdL Facebook page.

FOLLOW US Our incredible group of new Deacons were all smiles (and so was Dock!) after their ordination service on Sunday The Parent-Child Dedication of Aaron and Amanda Payne and their daughter, Emily Edith on Sunday, September 8. Also pictured is big sister Clara Catherine, Rev. Heather Webb and Dr. Dock Hollingsworth

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YOUNG ADULTS

ROOTED COLLEGE

SPdL WOMEN

• 2/2: Big Game Party

2020 small group dates:

The deadline to register for the

• 4/4: Braves Game

• February 6 & 20

SPdL women’s retreat is FEBRUARY 1.

• March 5 & 12

Don’t miss the chance to “be still” and enjoy

• April 2 & 9

the beautiful north Georgia scenery February 21–23.

Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org

The cost is $160. Sign up using the paper form in the retreat

for more information. Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org

brochure or online at www.spdl.org/womensretreat.

for more information.

2020 MIAMI MISSION TRIP JULY 11-18

For the fifth summer in a row, Second-Ponce is sending a mission team to Touching Miami with Love (TML) in Miami, Florida. The ministries of TML are aimed at sharing "the love of Christ by offering hope, opportunities and resources" to two underserved Miami-Dade neighborhoods: West Homestead and Overtown (where SPdL will be serving). Be on the lookout for trip information and email Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org if you have questions about TML or connecting with this mission opportunity.