WELCOME TO WORSHIP Sunday | April 25, 2021 | 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
This is My Father’s World Verleen Baerg, organ
Martin
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP RESPONSIVE READING
Bill Gabbard
Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has given us new life and hope. He has raised Jesus from the dead. God has claimed us as his own. He has brought us out of darkness. He has made us light to the world. Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! HYMN NO. 345 WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
When Morning Gilds the Skies (see hymn insert)
Psalm 23 (KJV)
LAUDES DOMINI Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Bill Gabbard
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. CHILDREN’S SERMON MUSICAL REFLECTION DOXOLOGY
Rev. Heather Webb How Great Thou Art
Stephen Rotz, tenor; Joy Callaway, piano
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 593 SCRIPTURE SERMON
Forrest OLD 100TH Bill Gabbard
Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord (verse 1 only; see hymn insert)
Acts 4:5–12 Institutional Change
HALL Dr. Hollingsworth
WELCOME TO WORSHIP Sunday | April 18, 2021 | 11 a.m.
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 65 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Quick References:
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want (see hymn insert)
Postlude 7
Verleen Baerg, organ
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CRIMOND Dr. Hollingsworth McIntyre
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Acts 4:5–12 5 The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11 This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ 12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS THE HEAVENS TORN APART: A STUDY OF MARK’S GOOD NEWS Led by Alex McDonald Wednesdays, April 14–May 19 | 6:45–7:30 p.m. EST | Via Zoom For six Wednesdays spanning April 14-May 19, Alex McDonald will help us think more deeply about the book of Mark and ask questions that are sure to make us think. Contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org if you have questions. Connection info is below: Via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391252464 Meeting ID: 873 9125 2464 | Passcode: Mark1045 Via Telephone: +1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 873 9125 2464# | Passcode: 756-22-064# THE GATHERING (FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN) Sundays | 9:15 a.m. | Second-Ponce Plaza Families with children are invited to The Gathering! What’s The Gathering? Our young families with children are invited to join us for a casual outdoor time of family-friendly worship and prayer that’s full of creative ways to praise God together! Bring a blanket to sit on or your lawn chairs and join us on the Second-Ponce Plaza every Sunday morning from 9:15-10 a.m. We’ll host The Gathering each week until our childcare reopens in Phase 3 of our Regathering Plan. Masks and RSVP are required by each Friday at Noon so that our fantastic family-friendly worship materials can be prepared in advance. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 7–11 | 9 a.m.–Noon All aboard the Rocky Railway! We’re headed to Vacation Bible School at Second-Ponce! We’re excited to share that we’ve planned both virtual and in-person options for this year’s Vacation Bible School. If by June, Atlanta is in Phase 3 of its regathering plan, we’ll implement the in-person option. If not, we’ll move to a fully virtual experience. Read our VBS plan, safety protocols and sign up at www.spdl.org/vbs. MIAMI MISSION TRIP 2021 July 7–11, 2021 Second-Ponce is excited to announce we’re once again sending a mission team to Touching Miami with Love (TML) in Miami, Florida. Our team will be assisting TML’s accredited childcare program by leading devotions and Bible Lessons, visual arts, enrichment and fitness. No special skills are required, only an open heart that is ready to serve and build relationships with the TML children. Cost: $675 plus transportation and scholarships are available. Volunteers must be 16 years old, wear masks, socially distance and be COVID vaccinated. Registration deadline is May 15. We need both prayer and financial supporters to help make this trip possible. By committing to pray and/or pay, you are increasing our ability to share God’s love in Miami. We also need folks to help prep materials for the trip in advance. Those interested in making a financial gift, can send a check to Second-Ponce and write “TML” in the memo line or give online at www.spdl.org/give and select the Touching Miami with Love giving option. Contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org to participate and learn more.