WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
It Is Well With My Soul
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 319
Make A Joyful Noise Sanctuary Choir
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
WELCOME
arr. Kirkland
John Ness Beck LOBE DEN HERREN
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11 a.m.
OFFERTORY SOLO
Craig Courtney
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
(No. 706 in your Hymnal)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Psalm 116:12–19
HYMN NO. 566 Rev. Scott
SCRIPTURE
Gracious God, Our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
SERMON
ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past Acts 4:32–37
(New Testament p. 888)
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Witness Protection: Giving That Ensures We Can Share God’s Peace with Atlanta
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 667 As Saints Of Old Their First Fruits Brought
ASSURANCE OF PARDON Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in showing clemency. He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and unswerving loyalty to Abraham, as you have sworn to our ancestors from the days of old.
POSTLUDE
FOREST GREEN
Dr. Hollingsworth Prelude and Fugue
Verleen Baerg, organ
Praise His Holy Name
Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 379
Keith Hampton
Rev. Heather Webb Let All Things Now Living
STEWARDSHIP TESTIMONY/OFFERTORY PRAYER
ASH GROVE Ben Allison
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. In fact, we consider this act an honor. Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a prayer card located in the pew rack. You can drop it in the offering plate or give it to a member of the Second-Ponce ministerial staff after worship.
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to spend this time with us! Second-Ponce is a community of Christ-followers from all walks of life who desire a personal relationship with God. We'd love to learn about you and share some ways you might plug in to a small group or mission opportunity. Consider doing the following: STOP BY OUR WELCOME TABLE Our Welcome Table sits in the corner of the Sanctuary lobby (the Narthex). We have a brief packet of information and free gifts of appreciation for your visit with us.
DON’T BE A STRANGER We meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Sunday. We share Fellowship Supper Wednesdays at 5 p.m. followed by activities for children, youth & adults. Throughout the week there are Bible studies, choir rehearsals, special events, guest speakers and more.
Lubeck
HOW TO JOIN Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. During the Sunday morning worship service, we provide the opportunity to join the church during the Hymn of Response. At any time during the song, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where our senior pastor or a Second-Ponce minister will greet you with warmth and joy.
Amen and amen. ANTHEM
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11 a.m.
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Amen. BENEDICTION
WORSHIP OF GOD
WELCOME NEWCOMERS
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.
(Old Testament p. 492)
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
Take My Life
Elise Jerrold, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano
To give electronically, a convenient QR code is on the back of the laminated giving card in the pew rack. Our secure giving portal is on our website at www.spdl.org.
Rev. Joshua Scott
INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
WORSHIP OF GOD
SHARING THEIR STEWARDSHIP TESTIMONY & LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Ben Allison and his wife, Pauline, have been members since 2003. Ben currently serves as a Deacon and on the Stewardship Committee. He is a member of the Open Door class and is one of its teachers. Before retiring, Ben owned and operated a small landscape and lawn maintenance company. He also retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as First Sergeant. Ben still loves being outside growing flowers and vegetables.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor Verleen Baerg, Organist/Music Associate Joy Callaway, Pianist Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Keith Harmel, Director of Sounds of Faith Dr. David Hull, Associate Pastor Jeff Miller, Church Administrator
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Rev. Joshua Scott, Associate Pastor to Youth & Families, College Students, Young Adults & All Together Rev. Heather Webb, Associate Pastor to Children & Families