WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11 a.m.
J. S. Bach
Andante from Trio Sonata IV Alvin Blount, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Jonathan Hall
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Rev. Hall KREMSER
We Gather Together
LITANY
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER A THANKSGIVING PRAYER EXPERIENCE Let All Things Now Living
ASH GROVE
OLD TESTAMENT
Psalm 46
Dr. Daniel Vestal
Bill Gabbard
(p. 450 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
Congregation: Who knew you and chose you before the world began;
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 383 Near to the Heart of God
Leader: Who loves you so much that God calls you God's own children; Congregation: Who has brought you from darkness into light and filled you with God's glorious power; Leader: Who has prepared an inheritance for you that will never spoil or fade; Congregation: Who encourages and strengthens you in every good deed and word; Leader: Who comforts you in your troubles so that you can comfort others; Congregation: This is our God, the ultimate source of all things, and the One for whom we live.
NEW TESTAMENT
ANTHEM
John 17:6–17
(p. 879–880 in your pew Bible)
God So Loved the World Sanctuary Choir
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Eddie Applegate
Stainer Lee Perkins
Little Pastorale
Alvin Blount, organ
Florence Price
God Is Our Refuge
McAFEE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. Hall
BENEDICTION
Dr. Vestal
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness! Lord, unto me. POSTLUDE
Crown Him With Many Crowns Alvin Blount, organ
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.
Dr. Vestal
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
All: Let’s worship God together! ST. GEORGES, WINDSOR Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Rev. Allie Osborne
HYMN NO. 379
Leader: Grace and peace to you from God our Father, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing that comes from heaven;
HYMN NO. 372
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
WELCOME
HYMN NO. 61
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Newcomers INFO FOR
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 arr. Albin C. Whitworth
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.