WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
There Is a Happy Land Jack Mitchener, organ
arr. George Shearing
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 1:21–28
Pamela James
(p. 812–813 in your pew Bible)
CORONATION Rev. Jonathan Hall
Psalm 111
Bill Gabbard
Leader: Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. People: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
HYMN NO. 406
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
ABERYSTWYTH
SERMON
Authority or Hobby?
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 158
DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
People: He has gained renown by His wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
BENEDICTION
Leader: He provides food for those who fear Him; He is ever mindful of His covenant. People: He has shown His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
POSTLUDE
Rev. Hall Dr. Hollingsworth
Camille Saint-Saëns Allegro di molto e con fuoco (from Fantaisie in E flat) Jack Mitchener, organ
Leader: The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy. People: They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. Leader: He sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever. Holy and awesome is His Name. People: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
ANTHEM
He Leadeth Me We Would Serve the Lord
Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Holy Ground
Joy Callaway, piano
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER George Trusler, a member of Second-Ponce since 2015, sings bass in the Sanctuary Choir and is part of the New Covenant Sunday School class. His dynamic gifts led him to serve as a member of the Finance Committee and as Chairs of the Deacon body and Missions Council (where he remains a member). His passion for sharing God's love is well-known at SPdL, having participated in six mission trips to Touching Miami with Love where he often served as the chef.
HE LEADETH ME Pederson
The flowers on the Communion table are given in honor of LUCY WILLARD
George Trusler
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
arr. Cindy Berry 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
Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE"
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
Leader: Full of honor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever.
HYMN NO. 68
WORSHIP OF GOD FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 339
WORSHIP OF GOD
Rev. John Uldrick
for her 100th birthday, January 26. They are given by Betty and Terry DePhillips.
The flowers in the Baptistry are given in loving memory of SARAH HUDDLESTON who passed away January 12. They are given by her family.
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 EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL We're sharing definitions of a few words and visuals you may encounter today. • Baptistry: A space in the church designated solely for Baptisms • 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. • 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. • White Roses: Our Worship Council places white roses on the Communion Table in memory of those in our church family who have recently passed. 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.