WELCOME TO WORSHIP Sunday | May 30, 2021 | 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Like A River Glorious Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
arr. Joyce Jones
Tomorrow, the nation will once again observe Memorial Day. We join in giving thanks and recognizing those brave ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, helping to secure our most precious freedoms, including the liberty to worship freely and openly. Our sovereign God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; Protect us by Thy might, great God, our King! -Samuel Smith, 1831 HYMN NO. 1 INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
NICAEA
Holy, Holy, Holy
(see hymn insert)
Psalm 29
Rev. Heather Webb Bill Gabbard
Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! CHILDREN’S SERMON SCRIPTURE MUSICAL REFLECTION DOXOLOGY
Rev. Heather Webb Isaiah 6:1–8 The Morning Trumpet
Bill Gabbard, tenor; Joy Callaway, piano
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 14 SERMON HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 483 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Dr. Hollingsworth arr. Young OLD 100TH Bill Gabbard
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
MELITA
I Heard the Voice of the Lord
Dr. Hollingsworth
(verse 1 only; see hymn insert)
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling (see hymn insert)
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Verleen Baerg, organ
ELLESDIE Dr. Hollingsworth arr. Frederick Swan
Isaiah 6:1–8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. 5 And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” 6 Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7 The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”
ANNOUNCEMENTS Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or physical distance. Unvaccinated people must still practice all COVID-19 safety protocols outlined in the Regathering Plan, including wearing a mask and physical distancing. SO MUCH GOOD IS AHEAD By Dr. Dock Hollingsworth I have exciting news on top of exciting news! The first celebration has already broken forth – fully vaccinated people are back at church without masks, and we are hugging again. If you have not gotten your vaccine yet, I encourage you to get the shot and join our fun. This is the first step toward a promising summer, and we have reason to be confident that we will soon be talking about the Post-Pandemic Church. This transition is setting up some long-anticipated transitions back. Wednesday night, I started teaching a 3-week series on the post-COVID church, anticipating some of the changes that are underway. We, of course, don’t fully know what the church will look like in the future, but we will have fun exploring the possibilities. I do have confidence about some changes that are underway this summer that I hope you will mark on your calendar and help me celebrate: • June 6 – We will begin welcoming 100 people for worship. Childcare starts back. Hymnals return. • July 4 – We will show up early in shorts to cheer on the runners at the Peachtree Road Race and at 11 a.m. we will gather on the Plaza for casual worship. Invite a neighbor to join you. Hot dog lunch to follow. • August 22 – Circle this date in ink! August 22 is when we will all be back from vacation, schools will have started back, hopefully COVID will be fully in our rearview mirror and we are having a celebration! All systems go! All Sunday Schools are back, trumpets and guests, hugs and celebrations. On August 22, we are throwing a party, so buy a new dress and think about who you are going to invite to the fun. So much good is ahead. I love being your pastor, Dock HOLIDAY CLOSURE The Second-Ponce church office and building will be closed Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, June 1. 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. Registration closes May 31! SPDLU: TRENDS, PREDICTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: CHURCH IN A POST-COVID WORLD Led by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth | Wednesdays, May 26–June 9 | 6:45 p.m. EST | Zoom What is the state of the Christian church in America? How has COVID-19 impacted the church in America? What will be new church trends after the pandemic? Is the season of post-COVID church more threat or opportunity? How is Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church anticipating and responding to these anticipated changes? • June 2: Predictions: Predictions, Pundits and Possibilities • June 9: Opportunities: A Pastoral Perspective on Second-Ponce’s Opportunities in Response Post-COVID Trends
ANNOUNCEMENTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The application window is open for students seeking a SPdL college scholarship. Check out the requirements and find both electronic and hardcopy forms at www.spdl.org/scholarships. Submission deadline is June 7. BECOME A MIAMI MISSION TRIP SHAREHOLDER July 10–17, 2021 | Miami, Florida 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. 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. FLOWER COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Flower Committee is looking for volunteers to help make and deliver arrangements one Monday per month. If you’re interested or want to learn more, email Marilyn Tanner at marilyntan@hotmail.com. VACCINE ANGELS If you are 16+ and need help making a COVID vaccine appointment, please reach out to Heather Webb and let her know. Our “vaccine angels” team at Second-Ponce is happy to help find or make appointments for anyone who needs help! We have now helped to find appointments for 35 people and we are getting pretty good at it! Our team stands ready to help however needed! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are having trouble booking an appointment.