WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Greensleeves (Bluesleeves) (Hymn 148: What Child is This)
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Malcolm Archer
Alvin Blount, organ
OFFERTORY
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Anne Marie Alexander
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Anne Marie Alexander ADESTE FIDELES
O Come, All Ye Faithful
RESPONSIVE READING
Laurie Entrekin
He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child (Hymn 106)
arr. Daniel Berghout
Alvin Blount, organ
WELCOME
HYMN NO. 103
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Psalm 148 (from the The Inclusive Psalter)
Bill Gabbard
Leader: Hallelujah! Praise God from the heavens; praise God in the heights.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT
Rev. Allie Osborne Colossians 3:12–17
Rev. Osborne
Last Call
Rev. Osborne
(p. 958 in your pew Bible)
People: Praise God, all you angels of God; praise God, all God’s host.
SERMON
Leader: Praise God, sun and moon; praise God, all you shining stars. Praise God, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens.
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 102
People: Let them praise the Name of God; for God commanded, and they were created. God made them stand fast for ever and ever; God gave them a law which shall not pass away.
OLD 100TH
Joy to the World
ANTIOCH
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Leader: Praise God from the earth, you sea-monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing God’s will;
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bill Gabbard
People: Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and wingèd birds;
BENEDICTION
Rev. Osborne
Leader: Rulers of the earth and all peoples, governors and all judges of the world; People of all genders, old and young together.
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Leader: God has raised up strength for God’s people and praise for all God’s loyal servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near God. Everyone: Hallelujah! HYMN NO. 150 OLD TESTAMENT
ANTHEM
DIX
As with Gladness Men of Old Isaiah 43:1–7
Tiffany Wood
(p. 585–586 in your pew Bible)
All Is Well
Smith/Kirkpatrick, arr. Huff
Sanctuary Choir; Kiley Carpenter, solo; Joy Callaway, piano
POSTLUDE
Chaconne in C Major, BuxWV 137 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.
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
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
People: Let them praise the Name of God, for God’s Name only is exalted, God’s splendor is over earth and heaven.
Newcomers INFO FOR
Dieterich Buxtehude
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.