WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
arr. Inman
Angels From the Realms of Glory Joy Callaway, piano
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Congregation: Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
Congregation: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted. His glory is above earth and heaven.
Leader: We gather to celebrate the newborn Light. Congregation: With family and friends we worship and adore the Christ-child. Leader: With Mary we will ponder these things in our hearts. Congregation: With Joseph we will give thanks to the Lord for God’s steadfast love. Leader: Lift up your hearts in thanksgiving, for a child, the Child, has been born!
Leader: He has raised up a horn for His people, praise for all His faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to Him. Congregation: Praise the Lord! MUSICAL SELECTION O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Bill Gabbard and David Anderson, vocals and guitar
Congregation: We gather to worship Him and welcome His peaceful Kingdom.
O beautiful Star of Bethlehem, Shine upon us until the glory dawn; O give us Thy light to light the way, Into the land of perfect day. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on.
Congregation: His reign shall have no end! Leader: Come, our wait is finished! Let us worship the newborn King! Congregation: Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
The First Nowell
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
ANTIOCH
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come
THE FIRST NOWELL Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Psalm 148
Bill Gabbard
Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights! Congregation: Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His host! Leader: Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars! Congregation: Praise Him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Leader: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created. Congregation: He established them forever and ever; He fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed. Leader: Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling His command! Congregation: Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Leader: Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!
Traditional
We invite you to join our musicians in singing the chorus:
Leader: His name will be blessed among all the earth;
HYMN NO. 124
Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Leader: Young men and women alike, old and young together!
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 102
WORSHIP OF GOD
Children will remain in the Sanctuary for the entire service as we celebrate—as a church family—the birth of Jesus.
PASTORAL PRAYER
SCRIPTURE
SERMON
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
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Rev. Allie Osborne A reading of 'Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
HYMN NO. 115
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Rev. John Uldrick KINGSFOLD
The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child Luke 2:25–32
Dr. Hollingsworth
(p. 833 in your pew Bible)
Dr. Hollingsworth
He Has Come … for All People
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 134 Silent Night, Holy Night
STILLE NACHT
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.
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. Uldrick
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Dr. Hollingsworth Emmanuel
Joy Callaway, piano
McKee
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
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Meg Rooney, Interim Youth Intern Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor