WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Goeller
Once in Royal David's City
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CALL TO WORSHIP Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
OFFERTORY RESPONSE (No. 706 in your Hymnal)
Sanctuary Choir; Verleen Baerg, organ
HYMN NO. 79
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
WELCOME
VENI EMMANUEL Bill Gabbard
INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 80:1–7; 17–19
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people's prayers? You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure. You make us the scorn of our neighbors; our enemies laugh among themselves. Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. But let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the one whom you made strong for yourself. Then we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. LIGHTING OF THE LOVE CANDLE
The Payne Family
HYMN NO. 80 Hope, Peace, Joy and Love Hope, peace, joy and love! These are gifts You bring from above. Jesus, Emmanuel, come to be light of Your love, reflected in me.
BAUGH
ANTHEM
Callaway
Christmas Communion Song
Sanctuary Choir; Kathy Farmer, flute
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 103 OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
ADESTE FIDELES George Volkert
Poor Little Jesus
Steve Rotz, tenor; SPdL Orchestra
Matthew 11:2–11
SERMON
KINGSFOLD
The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child (New Testament p. 792)
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Is This The One We’ve Waited For?
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 127 Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
MENDELSSOHN
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
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.
Dr. Hollingsworth Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Verleen Baerg, organ
Don Hustad
LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Aaron and Amanda Payne have been members of Second-Ponce for over 10 years. They are members of the Relát Sunday school class and are often co-hosts of the Parents Connect small group. Their daughters, Clara and Emily, are active in the church’s children’s ministry. Aaron and Amanda are originally from Blue Ridge, Georgia, and enjoy returning to their hometown to spend time outdoors as a family.
WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE If you haven't already, visit our welcome table located in the lobby of the Sanctuary (also called the Narthex). There, you'll find information about the church and friendly members ready to answer your questions. We hope you'll come back. We meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and offer two worship opportunities: A traditional service in our Sanctuary at 11 a.m. and a contemporary service called All Together in our SPdL Theater at 4 p.m. We share Fellowship Supper Wednesdays at 5 p.m. followed by activities for children, youth & adults. During the week there are Bible studies, special events, guest speakers and more.
HOW TO JOIN Second-Ponce 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.
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. Heather Webb O Come, All Ye Faithful
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.
HYMN NO. 115
Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
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.
Bach
WORSHIP OF GOD
Goeller
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.
George Volkert was baptized at Second-Ponce in 1971 when he joined the church as a 4th generation member. He is director of the New Covenant Sunday School class, active with WMU missions and has taught middle school Sunday School and mission friends. George is married to Mary Jo. They have an adult daughter Olivia. George retired after over 25 years of teaching Latin and English. He enjoys swimming at the Family Life Center, walking, gardening, cooking and playing bridge.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor of Jimmy Harper for his birthday, December 28. They are given by Lucy Willard.
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