WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Brahms
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 126
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
REGENT SQUARE Rev. John Uldrick
LIGHTING OF THE JOY CANDLE
Santillo Family
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 80 Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
BAUGH
Hope, peace, joy and love! These are gifts You bring from above. Jesus, Emmanuel, come to be light of Your joy, reflected in me. CHILDREN'S MOMENT
SCRIPTURE
Away in a Manger
Handbell Quintet, Anneliese Depenthal, director
arr. Ingram
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities. Note that the offering plates are now located at the front and back entrances to the Sanctuary.
WELCOME & INVOCATION
HYMN NO. 122
OFFERTORY
Psalm 146:5–10
IN DULCI JUBILO Bill Gabbard
Leader: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God, Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps faith forever; Congregation: Who executes justice for the oppressed; Who gives food to the hungry. Leader: The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. Congregation: The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.
OLD 100TH
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 110 SCRIPTURE
Rev. Allie Osborne Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Away in a Manger
MUELLER
Galatians 4:4–7; Luke 2:8–14
Bill Gabbard
(p. 947 & 833 respectively in your pew Bible)
He is Coming … to Redeem
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 127 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Rev. Uldrick MENDELSSOHN
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. Uldrick
BENEDICTION
Rev. Uldrick
POSTLUDE
Angels We Have Heard on High Verleen Baerg, organ
Dale Wood
Leader: The Lord watches over the strangers; He upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin. Congregation: The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! ANTHEM
MY SPDL STORY
Candlelight Carol
Sanctuary Choir; Verleen Baerg, organ
Rutter
Gary Branch
SHARING HIS SPDL STORY Gary Branch first joined Second-Ponce as a child in the 1950’s, returning again in 2009. As an active Deacons and current member of our Community Council, he served previously on the Personnel Committee and as a substitute Sunday School teacher. Gary enjoys working for Chick-fil-A as a franchisee. He and his wife, Debbie, are often busy visiting their five children and many grandchildren who are scattered across the country.
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! You belong here, and we hope you'll come back. We truly have something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have virtual small groups and Bible studies. Each Wednesday evening, we have Fellowship Supper, an adult discipleship study and age-appropriate activities for children and teens. Now that you know a little about us, help us get to know you better by completing the blue or green card located in the pew rack. Simply hand it to a minister or drop it in the offering plate. HOW TO JOIN 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 our Senior Pastor or a Second-Ponce minister will greet you with warmth and joy.
ADDITIONAL SUNDAY INFORMATION 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 for babies through pre-K and Kids Worship for children K through 5th grade. You can take your children to Kids Worship before the service or, if you’d prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for either the entire hour or until the Doxology and then go with our children's ministry leaders. You'll pick them up in the Kids’ Club area after worship. SHARING PRAYER REQUESTS At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. Let us know by filling out a prayer request card located on the back of the pew rack. You can drop it in the offering plate or give it to a member of the SecondPonce ministerial staff after worship. GIVING AN OFFERING Your financial support of Second-Ponce allows us to carry out the mission God has for our church. There are giving cards in the pew racks that utilize a QR code for making gifts online. You may also drop your offering in the offering plate.
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist Joy Callaway, Pianist Anneliese Depenthal, Music Ministry Intern Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Community and Children's Discipleship
Ernesto Lima Parets, Music Ministry Intern Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Meg Rooney, Interim Youth Intern Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor