At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church VOLUME LXXXIII • JANUARY 16, 2019 • NO. 75
DO YOU WONDER... What is the history of Second-Ponce? How are decisions made at our church?
JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 3
Why are we Baptists?
9:45 A.M. | ROOM B-130
What do Baptists believe? Join us for "SPdL 101," a four-week introduction to life at Second-Ponce. New members, guests and members who want a refresher are welcome! This class is led by long time SPdL member, Bob Lamb, and our pastor, Dock Hollingsworth. Come for one session or attend all four. No reservation is needed.
SPdL
101
BCM JANUARY FOOD DRIVE Each January, Second-Ponce collects food and money for our community ministry partner, Buckhead Christian Ministry. Collection bins will be set up at the North Bridge Welcome Center. Please consider giving as you are able to this needed organization aiming to feed the stomachs and souls of our neighbors in need. For more information, contact the Engaged Team at engagedteam@spdl.org
GOAL: 100 FAMILIES
THIS THURSDAY! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
WMU FEBRUARY LUNCH & MEETING Tuesday, February 5 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall We will engage in two hands-on service projects and have a delicious lunch. Join us to pack bags of school supplies and leveled readers for 28 children that Summerhill Ministries has identified as being in need, and prepare Valentine cards and goodie bags for some of our homebound ladies who are no longer able to attend WMU meetings. Reservations for lunch ($8) can be made through Mary Ann Hall (770.396.4490).
PARENTS NIGHT OUT & KIDS' CLUB PARTY On Friday, February 15, parents are invited to drop off the kids and enjoy an evening out! From 5-9 p.m., the Kids' Club will have a fun-filled Valentine's celebration complete with meals and a snack for only $10 per child. The party schedule is below: • 5-6 p.m.: Drop-off, dinner & games in the Dr. Ryland Knight Room • 6-7:30 p.m.: Movie in Room C-305 • 7:30 p.m.: Pick-up: Crafts, games and play in Room C-305 Childcare for infants is available during the event if needed. Please note that while the children’s party will run from 5-9 p.m. there is flexibly to pick up kids with earlier bed times at any point throughout the evening. For more information, contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY LED BY KAREN HARWELL
"SACRED RHYTHMS" BY RUTH HALEY BARTON Tuesdays, February 5-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. We will explore disciplines related to scripture, solitude, Sabbath, discernment and self-examination. Participants can choose to order their own new or used book (or e-reader) or order one through the group ($16). Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) for additional information, to order a book (by January 16) or to sign up.
SENIOR ADULT VALENTINE'S LUNCH Thursday, February 14 at Noon in the Fellowship Hall 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. Cost for lunch is $12 per person. Please make your reservations with Vicki McCaskey (vmccaskey@spdl.org, 404-591-4344) in the church office no later than February 6.
LOCAL MISSIONS DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Second-Ponce students and Young Adults are invited to serve God by serving others. We'll begin our day volunteering at Books for Africa, enjoy lunch together and then spend the rest of afternoon at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Local Missions Day is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org.
NEW YEAR, NEW BOOKS...
THE LIST
SPdLU
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Remaining Sessions: Jan. 16: Psalm 23:1-6 with Dock Hollingsworth Jan 23: Proverbs 8:1-36 with Winford Hendrix Jan. 30: Ezekiel 37:1-14 with Jim Smith Feb. 6: John 3:1-21 with Dock Hollingsworth Feb. 13: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 with Josh Scott Feb. 20: James 2:1-26 with Jane Hull Feb. 27: Revelation 21:1-7; 22:1-5 with David Hull
By John Roma, Church Librarian and Historian And new opportunities to use your church library! Come see Mary Ann Hall on Sunday mornings and John Roma on Wednesday afternoons and check out the entire SPdL library collection. Start out 2019 with a good book (or two, or three). Mary Ann and John can't wait to see you! Hours of Operation: Sunday- 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday- 4- 7:15 p.m.
HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY REFUGE YOUTH PANCAKE & PRAY January 20 at 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area Students, let's gather to eat pancakes and pray for our nation and each other. We'll also discuss how we can continue to be a source of light in our contemporary society. Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information.
REFUGE YOUTH TRIP TO THE CENTER FOR CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS Sunday, January 20 following the worship service This time of fellowship and learning will help students notice the different struggles and achievements of humanity while prompting helpful discussion of what is possible in the future. Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information.
HAVE YOU MADE A RESERVATION?
FEB 24
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Sunday, January 27 in the Fellowship Hall at Noon A box lunch is available for $5. Please RSVP to Jayne Harris at 404.266.8111 in the church office.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY Mark your calendar now for this special Sunday where our children will lead us in worship!
YEAR TO DATE RESULTS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 UNIFIED BUDGET
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Pledged Contributions Non-pledged Contributions Total Income Expenses Net Unified Budget
$1,478,982 $460,461 $2,041,214 $2,134,467 ($93,252) Loss
$1,361,270 $494,000 $1,961,595 $2,098,931 ($137,336) Loss
AUXILIARIES (FLC & PRESCHOOL)
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Income Expenses Net Auxiliaries
$1,216,234 $1,132,193 $84,042
$1,238,675 $1,259,411 ($20,736) Loss
Net Income
($9,211) Loss
($158,072) Loss
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JANUARY 2019 at SPdL 01 TUESDAY
HAPPY NEW YEAR! SPdL Office Closed All Day
02 WEDNESDAY
NO WEDNESDAY PM ACTIVITIES
05 SATURDAY
KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL 10 a.m. in the SPdL Lower Lot
06 SUNDAY
CHILDREN & FAMILIES BREAKFAST 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP
13 SUNDAY
20 SUNDAY
INSTALLATION SERVICE
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & DEACON 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SPdL 101 9:45 a.m. in Room B-131
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT (Meal at 6 p.m.) 5-6 p.m.
14 MONDAY
DEACONS’ MEETING 6:30 p.m. in the Kivette Room
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP YOUTH PANCAKE & PRAY 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
SPdL 101 9:45 a.m. in Room B-131
YOUTH TRIP TO THE CENTER FOR CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS Meet after worship
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT (Meal at 6 p.m.)
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
15 TUESDAY
08 TUESDAY
7 p.m.
21 MONDAY
11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
16 WEDNESDAY
9 a.m.
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
22 TUESDAY
SPdLU “THE LIST”
7 p.m.
WMU MEETING & LUNCH
7 p.m.
09 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU “THE LIST”
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT 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
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
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
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
17 THURSDAY
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
8:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
12 SATURDAY
DEACONS’ RETREAT 9 a.m.
LIFELINE SCREENING
WOMEN’S MINISTRY JANUARY FELLOWSHIP 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mary Carlton
19 SATURDAY
YOUNG ADULT TRIP TO ESCAPE THE ROOM 7:30 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
PRESCHOL MOM’S PRAYER GROUP
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
23 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
24 THURSDAY
YOUNFG ADULT WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 7 p.m.
CONTINUED ON THE BACK
2 7 15 P each tree R oad NE | 404. 266. 8111 | www. s pdl. org
JANUARY 2019 at SPdL 27 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SPdL 101 9:45 a.m. in Room B-131
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Noon in the Fellowship Hall
ALL MONTH
BCM FOOD DRIVE The entire month of January; Collections at the North Bridge Lobby Each January, Second-Ponce collects food and money for our community ministry partner, BCM. Collection bins will be set up at the North Bridge Welcome Center. Please consider giving as you are able to this wonderful organization aiming to feed the stomachs and souls of our neighbors in need.
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT (Meal at 6 p.m.) 5-6 p.m.
29 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
30 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.
2 7 15 P each tree R oad NE | 404. 266. 8111 | www. s pdl. org