WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Arr. Winkler
Great Is the Lord
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
SCRIPTURE
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Rev. Brewer
HYMN NO. 158
HYMN NO. 269
DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
LITANY OF JUSTICE (written by Elket Rodriguez, Field Personnel)
Keith Valentine
We All Are One in Mission
COMPLAINER
Leviticus 25:8–12
Rev. Allie Osborne
For it is a Jubilee
Rev. Osborne
(p. 98–99 in your pew Bible)
SERMON HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 435
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Leader: “I am about to do a new thing,” says the Lord. God will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Fear not, for God has redeemed you.
BENEDICTION
Congregation: God has called us by name. We are God’s children.
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Leader: The raging rivers will not sweep over you. You shall walk through fire and not be consumed. You are precious in God’s sight. Congregation: We are precious and called. Leader: We are witnesses of God’s grace and God’s love. And we are called to share that love with all we meet. People: We are called to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God. Leader: Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may welcome people from other places. People: Open our eyes, O Lord, to see the new things that You are doing.
People: Open our hands, O Lord, that we may be generous and work for justice.
ANTHEM
Greg Cole, President & CEO of BCM Georgia
Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano; Jack Mitchener, organ
OFFERING FOR GLOBAL MISSIONS OFFERTORY
TIDINGS
O Zion, Haste
A New Jerusalem Arise
Pederson
Anna Bowen, Missions Council Member
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need SPdL Orchestra
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
arr. Goeller OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are weak. And may the prayer of my heart always be: Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today. POSTLUDE
Sonata for Organ in C Major Jack Mitchener, organ
Giuseppe Gheradeschi
OCTOBER IS MISSIONS MONTH
Each fall, CBF releases a campaign to raise funds for Field Personnel stationed both at home and abroad. These people work in medicine, agriculture, education, migration, art and so many other fields that all serve the mission of furthering the impact of Christ’s love in the world.
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 incluson 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
Leader: Open our minds, O Lord, to see others in a new way. Amen.
GUEST SPEAKER
Rev. Osborne
Please consider giving to this special offering either on Sunday mornings using the special OGM offering envelope, or online at www.spdl.org/givenow and selecting the “Offering for Global Missions” dropdown menu option.
Leader: Open our ears, O Lord, that we may hear a word from You.
HYMN NO. 479
SULLIVAN
Share His Love
Newcomers INFO FOR
Rev. Jonathan Hall
WELCOME, GREG COLE
Greg Cole is the President & CEO of BCM Georgia, a statewide organization that provides emergency assistance, supportive housing, and financial education programs that lead to financial independence. While working for Habitat for Humanity, Greg developed a strong interest in place-based community development, particularly poverty reduction. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of Emmaus House, which provides educational enrichment and economic opportunity to people on the south side of Atlanta. Greg earned a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University and has a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of North Florida. He also holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. In 2023, he participated in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard Business School. The flowers on the Communion Table are given in celebration of DAVID AND IVY ANDERSON’S 45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON OCTOBER 20.
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.