WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE J. N. Hanff Chorale Prelude on Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is our God) Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Rev. Brewer
The Church: Loving Those in the Margins
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 280
Speak, O Lord
SPEAK, O LORD
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
WELCOME
Rev. Jonathan Hall
INVITATION TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 418
SERMON
Rev. Hall A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
EIN' FESTE BURG
LITANY
Angelyn Turner
Leader: What does the Lord require of you? Congregation: To do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bill Gabbard
BENEDICTION
Rev. Brewer
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION 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.
Jack Mitchener, organ
Congregation: To do justice in the name of Christ our Redeemer. Leader: To love mercy for the debtors, for the sinners, for us all.
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.
People: To offer the same mercy to others that Jesus has given us. Leader: To walk with our God in active humility
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.
People: To practice the radical love of Christ in the name of all God’s creation. Leader: What does the Lord require of you? People: To do what is right, to forgive in love and to get up and go when Jesus says, “Follow me.” CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE ANTHEM
Rev. Allie Osborne
What Does the Lord Require of You?
Sanctuary Choir; Rae Laury, soloist; Joy Callaway, piano
OFFERING FOR GLOBAL MISSIONS OFFERTORY
Miller Rev. Osborne
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, S. 720 (Hymn 418, A Mighty Fortress is our God)
J. S. Bach
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD 100TH
TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE
Second-Ponce has partnered with Touching Miami with Love (TML) for several years by giving to their organization through our Missions Council, praying for them and checking in throughout the year, and sending a team down to Miami each summer to spend a week at their kids camp. For nearly 30 years, TML has served the youth, children and families of the Overtown and West Homestead neighborhoods, providing year-round afterschool programming and summer day camps, alongside holistic care for underserved communities in Miami. Second-Ponce loves Touching Miami with Love and our long-standing partnership with them! If you would like to be more involved in this partnership, please reach out to Allie or a member of the Missions Council.
Jack Mitchener, organ
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE
Rev. Ronnie Brewer Luke 17:11–19
(p. 852 in your pew Bible)
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.
POSTLUDE Johann Pachelbel Chorale Prelude on Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is our God)
Leader: To seek justice for the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed.
HYMN NO. 415
Newcomers INFO FOR
Rev. Brewer
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 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 The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor and celebration of JUDY ACUFF FOR HER 95TH BIRTHDAY ON OCTOBER 30TH.
They are given by Ron and Juliane Watts.
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.