WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Thou Art Worthy
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
arr. Christopher
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Carson Snipes
(p. 930 in your pew Bible)
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE" FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 566
HYMN SHEET ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
Rev. John Uldrick Psalm 62:5–12
Rev. Jonathan Hall
Leader: For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him.
SERMON
ANGEL’S STORY
O Jesus, I Have Promised Did Paul Get This One Wrong?
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 500
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Just As I Am
WOODWORTH
(Verses 1, 2 & 5) Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
People: He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty Rock, my refuge is in God.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Leader: Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
BENEDICTION
People: Those of low estate are but a breath, those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
POSTLUDE
Rev. Uldrick Dr. Hollingsworth
Allegro assai vivace (from Sonata I) Jack Mitchener, organ
Felix Mendelssohn
Leader: Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. People: Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For You repay to all according to their work. HYMN NO. 550 ANTHEM
We’re Marching to Zion
MARCHING TO ZION
Worthy of Worship
York/Blankenship, arr. Fettke
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Rev. Milligan Burroughs Hall Be Thou My Vision SPdL Orchestra
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
arr. Cranfill
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship. Parents, please pick up your children in room C-305 of the Children's Building after the service.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Allie Osborne
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Reverend Milligan Burroughs Hall—who joined Second-Ponce last year—is the Family Activities Program Coordinator at FOCUS, an organization that helps families of children with disabilities. She was ordained last fall after obtaining a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii and a master’s degree from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Milligan loves reading, playing with her kitten and spending time with her husband, Jonathan, our Minister of Community and Student Discipleship.
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here! Settle in for a transformative and joyful hour of worship. We'd love to be helpful in your faith journey. There's a green card in the pew rack—I'm New Here. Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with calls, emails or requests. Engagement with us will be at your own pace; we just want to know who you are and how we can pray for you. FOR GUESTS WE KNOW & CHURCH MEMBERS Welcome back to church! Your presence is part of what makes Sundays at Second-Ponce so wonderful. If you're a guest who's ready to take the next step or a church member who wants to deepen your involvement, fill out the red pew card—I'm a Regular—and drop it in the offering plate. Let us know how we can help.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NO "INSIDER" LANGUAGE HERE We're sharing definitions of a few words you may hear or read today. • Church in Conference: Once per quarter, our church family gathers to share a meal and discuss what's going on in the life of Second-Ponce. • Councils: Our congregational leadership structure is divided into four councils named after each of our core values: Community, Discipleship, Missions and Worship. • Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship. • Invocation: The first prayer of a worship service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship. • Prime Timers: Our vibrant senior adult ministry • SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl." • SPdLU: SPdLU—Second-Ponce de Leon University—is our Wednesday night time of adult discipleship where we study relevant topics or books of the Bible. CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP We love to see children at Second-Ponce, and we have a Kids’ Club area just for them! It's one floor up from the Sanctuary, and our greeters will be happy to show you the way. In the Kids' Club, there’s a nursery and Kids Worship for babies–5th grade. You may take your children to the Kids' Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology (when kids leave with children's ministry leaders). After worship, pick them up in the Kids’ Club. HOW TO JOIN Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. At any time during the Hymn of Response, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where a member of our ministry team will greet you with warmth and joy. If you're uncomfortable being "in the spotlight," but still want to join–that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.