At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church JUNE 5, 2019
Rooted engages college students in maintaining their connection to God and the church during their college years. Here's what's coming up this month! • June 5: Zoom Virtual Small Group | 7–7:45 p.m. | Topic: How to live as a Christian in a post-Christian world. • June 12: Zoom Virtual Small Group | 7–7:45 p.m. | Topic: Is it possible to really live a balanced life? • June 19: Small Group | 7–8:15 p.m. | Topic: Matters of the Heart: Friendships Part 1 • June 22: Service Opportunity | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Reflections of Trinity/ Team 58 Grocery Distribution • June 26: Small Group | 7–8:15 p.m. | Topic: Matters of the Heart: Relationships Part 2 | Trip to Escape Room to Follow Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information about Rooted!
SECOND-PONCE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Check out requirements and download the application at www.spdl.org/scholarships. Subbmission deadline is Monday, June 10.
CALLING VOLUNTEERS & RUNNERS! Second-Ponce is continuing its long-standing tradition of serving as a water station and premiere viewing spot for the Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4. From 6-10 a.m., volunteers can serve in 4 areas water distribution, hospitality, set up and clean up to work from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Volunteers and SPdL members running the race get a FREE limited edition t-shirt that celebrates both Second-Ponce and the race's 50th anniversary! The front of the t-shirt is to the right and the back of the t-shirt has a brief message inviting runners to "follow me" to the SPdL water station. All shirts will be a comfortably-weighted navy cotton. Volunteers: Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org and include your volunteer area preference(s), t-shirt size and phone number. Runners: Email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org and include what wave you're in (so we can look for you on the course!) and your t-shirt size. Kick-off your July 4 celebration with this awesome community outreach that offers a front row seat at the world's largest 10k!
VBS FAMILY DAY Sunday, June 9 Join us as we roar about God’s goodness together! Wear your VBS shirt and meet in the Sanctuary at 10:20 a.m. so we can practice the songs the children will share in worship. After the service, come share a meal with us in the Fellowship Hall. We will also have some inflatables outside so kids can work off all of that extra VBS energy after lunch. We look forward to celebrating God’s goodness together!
SPdL SINGLES' SOUTHERN CHARM RESTAURANT TOUR FINALE Thursday, June 6 | 6:30 p.m. | The 57th Fighter Group Community singles of all ages and backgrounds are invited to eat and fellowship during the SPdL Singles' Southern Charm Restaurant Tour. RSVP to Ashley Webb (by 4 p.m. on June 6) at 770.653.6517 for this fun tour finale with delicious food!
FLOWER COMMITTEE NEEDS SUMMER VOLUNTEERS By Susan Raven
We are looking for a few additional volunteers to support the SPdL flower ministry. This involves a couple of hours on Mondays to break down the pulpit flowers into a few (usually 3-4) smaller arrangements and then deliver them to church members who are sick, have lost a loved one or are shut-in. You do not need prior experience arranging flowers. As we work in teams of 3, it does not take long to arrange the flowers and each individual rarely has to deliver more than 1-2 arrangements. Each committee member's commitment is 1 or 2 Mondays per month. If anyone is interested in working with us this summer, we can use you! For more information, please contact Susan Raven at sraven@emory.edu or 770.435.0676.
Does the universe make sense? Do the cosmos have purpose? Do human beings matter? How do new medical technologies alter our understanding of life & death? Do scientists & people of faith have anything meaningful to say to each other? What does Scripture say about the relationship between faith & science? Join us as we grapple together with the compatibility of faith and science in a combination of guest speakers and small group discussion. • Wednesday, June 12: Created in God’s Image led by Rob Suggs • Wednesday, June 19: Numbering Our Days: Faith, Life & Death led by David Hull • Sunday, June 23 | *Lunch & Learn: God and the Cosmos led by Dr. Paul Wallace • Wednesday, June 26: Eternity and Quantum Physics led by Dr. Karen Harwell
LATEST LIBRARY NEWS By John Roma, church librarian
Georgia Cookbooks abound in the Church Library We have more than 100 cookbooks and many of them are from and about our beautiful (and delicious!) state including Georgia Hometown Cookbook (pictured left). We also have Mary Mac's Tea Room cookbook where the SPdL Single's Southern Charm Restaurant Tour just visited. There are 2 cookbooks from the Blue Willow Inn where senior adult church members enjoyed wonderful food back in April. Cookbooks are also available from other Georgia cities including Dillard, Perry, Savannah and even a Vidalia onion Library.Hours: Sunday- 9-11 a.m. Wednesday- 4-7 p.m.
cookbook. Come in an see what we are cooking up this summer in the church library!
SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP TO THE CYCLORAMA Thursday, June 13 | 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Atlanta History Center
SENIOR TRIP Cyclorama! We will spend time in selfJoin us for ADULT a trip to theDAY newly relocated guided tours of the Atlanta History Center, view a presentation of the new Cyclorama and then have lunch at Souper Jenny. The cost is $15 which covers admission to the History Center. Lunch is on your own. RSVP to Vicki McCaskey at 404.591.4344/vmccaskey@spdl.org.
*Lunch is $8/person. RSVP to Karen Harwell at kharwell@spdl.org or 404.591.4357.
CONNECTING WITH RESPITE CARE ATLANTA Respite Care Atlanta now has over eighty current volunteers; however, many more are needed for this program to grow. Extra hands mean that RCA can add more days to the program schedule and therefore, can assist more participants and their caregivers. In fact, there is already a waiting list! RCA has volunteer opportunities based on your skill set and availability. Before becoming a volunteer, RCA requires you to attend an informational meeting. Upcoming opportunities are below. Monday, June 10 | 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, August 14 Monday, September 23
WELCOME LAUREN!
We're excited that Lauren Hooie is our summer ministry intern! Originally from Dalton, Ga., she is beginning her second year at McAfee School of Theology and holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Auburn University. When you see Lauren, offer her a warm welcome to the Second-Ponce family.
For additional information or to ask questions, email Lola Battle at batlola@att.net.
REMINDER WED, JUNE 5
REMINDER JUNE & JULY
REMINDER JULY, ALL MONTH
Due to Vacation Bible School, we are not having our regular PM activities on Wednesday, June 5. The Rooted college ministry virtual small group is still happening.
We are only producing one newsletter per month for June and July. They will both be released on the first Wednesday of each month (6/5 & 7/3).
All Wednesday evening activities are paused for the month of July. We wish everyone a fun, happy and cool summer!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
JULY, ALL MONTH Christopher Cameron May 12
Eddie Applegate May 19
Joan Bennett May 19
IN LOVING MEMORY Rose Johnson May 8
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COME WORSHIP WITH US! JUNE SERMONS & SCRIPTURES JUNE 2 The Final Word is Grace Revelation 22:12–14, 16–17, 20–21 Preached by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
JUNE 9 Life is Wild ... God is Good Romans 8:28, 35-39 Preached by Dr. David Hull
JUNE 16 When Dad Treats Us as Grown–Ups Galatians 3:23-29 Preached by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
JUNE 23 The Demons Don’t Live Under the Bed Luke 8:26-39 Preached by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
JUNE 30 Free to Be Slaves Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Preached by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
COME FELLOWSHIP WITH US! JUNE SUPPER MENU REMINDER: The kid's menu is paused for summer break, but children are welcome to eat from the main line. LITE MENU FOR JUNE Chicken Harvest Salad: Grilled chicken, pecans, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges and blue cheese crumbles over fresh lettuce Turkey Garden Wrap: Turkey, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato cheese and ranch dressing in a wrap with fruit Grilled salmon with fruit
JUNE 5 While the Fellowship Hall is decorated for Vacation BIble School we are not having supper on this night. JUNE 19 Grilled chicken, rice pilaf, grilled zucchini & squash, salad, rolls & assorted pies
JUNE 12 Sausage & meatball marinara, baked ravioli, garlic bread, salad & assorted mini desserts
JUNE 26 Meatloaf, mac & cheese, green beans, salad, rolls & assorted cakes
JUNE 2019 at SPdL 01 SATURDAY
KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL 10 a.m. in the SPdL Lower Lot
02 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
VBS FAMILY DAY
21 FRIDAY
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
Noon in the Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
11 TUESDAY
KIDS CLUB
7 p.m.
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
12 WEDNESDAY
3 p.m. at Garden Hills Pool
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
03 MONDAY
SPdLU
04 TUESDAY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 a.m.-Noon
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
ROOTED VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
05 WEDNESDAY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 a.m.-Noon
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
13 THURSDAY
SENIOR ADULT TRIP- CYCLORAMA Meet at 9:30 a.m. at SPdL
ROOTED VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
16 SUNDAY
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
06 THURSDAY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
9 a.m.-Noon
18 TUESDAY
SPdL SINGLES’ RESTAURANT TOUR
7 p.m.
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
6:30 p.m. at 57th Fighter Group
07 FRIDAY 9 a.m.-Noon
09 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES POOL PARTY
23 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
FAITH & SCIENCE LUNCH & LEARN 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
25 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
26 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
ROOTED SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
19 WEDNESDAY
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
6:30 p.m. at Renee Grubbs’ House
22 SATURDAY
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
9 a.m.-Noon
WOMENS MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
ROOTED SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
30 SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
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