WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11 a.m.
arr. Dickinson
Fanfare and Fantasy on “Lobe Den Herren” SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
HYMN NO. 384
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME
Bill Gabbard
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Bill Gabbard
HYMN NO. 158
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
LITANY
Alaina Hubble
Leader: Break down the barriers that divide us, O Lord.
Rev. Jonathan Hall
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 4:14–16
SERMON
When We Want to Quit
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 159
People: Breathe new life into your people, O God.
CRUSADER’S HYMN (ST. ELIZABETH) Fairest Lord Jesus
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Dr. Vestal
I’ll follow my Christ, who loves me so, Wherever He leads, I’ll go
People: We are all brothers and sisters through God’s love. Leader: Come, let us worship the God who removes obstacles from our paths.
POSTLUDE
People: Let us praise God who seeks to unite us in peace. HYMN NO. 456
I Come With Joy
DOVE OF PEACE
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 31:1–10
Sophie Medico
(p. 439 in your pew Bible)
Tuba Tune in D Major
Jack Mitchener, organ
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor of LUCY WILLARD, FOR HER 101ST BIRTHDAY ON JANUARY 26.
They are given by Betty and Terry DePhillips. York/Blankenship, arr. Fettke
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Bill Gabbard
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Leader: For we are called to newness in Christ Jesus.
Worthy of Worship
Dr. Daniel Vestal
BENEDICTION
Leader: Melt the barbed wire of anger and hatred.
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
Debbie Dyer
(p. 973 in your pew Bible)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
People: Tear down the walls of hostility and fear.
ANTHEM
HOLCOMB
Speak to My Heart
Robert Suggs It Is Well
SPdL Orchestra; John Strauss and Alex McDonald, trumpets
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
arr. Winch
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
Newcomers INFO FOR
C. S. Lang
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
USING THE PEW CARDS
GREEN GUEST CARD: FOR FIRST TIMERS 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 communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. RED CARD: FOR RETURNING GUESTS & SPDL MEMBERS 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.
THE LORD'S PRAYER Reciting the Lord's Prayer together is a powerful experience, one that is guided by inclusion from its very first word. If prompted, we invite you to join us in this meaningful prayer practice. Our Father, Which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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 ministry leaders.
JOINING SECOND-PONCE 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.