WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Joy Callaway, piano
LIGHTING OF THE PEACE CANDLE
Milam 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 peace, reflected in me. WELCOME & INVOCATION CANTATA
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Let There Be Christmas
Words and Music by Joseph M. Martin; Orchestration by Dr. Brant Adams Performed by the Sanctuary Choir, Bill Gabbard, director and SPdL Orchestra, Richard Rogers, director Narrators: Andrea Clark, Dr. Dock Hollingsworth and Rob Suggs Let There Be Christmas—designed to energize the spirit of the season—is a joyous celebration of hope and peace. When directed, we invite you to join us in singing the bolded text included in this Order of Worship. A lyrics sheet for the entire cantata is available where you picked up your bulletin. We hope you enjoy today's performance! Offering Note: We will not have a dedicated offertory during this program. Designated baskets for those wishing to give are stationed at the Sanctuary doors. Thank you! CHRISTMAS OVERTURE AND PROCESSIONAL O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee; born this happy morning. Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. THE ADVENT ROSE
Bill Gabbard, director; Verleen Baerg, accompanist
ARISE! (HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST / TODAY CHRIST IS BORN) A BLEAK MIDWINTER’S GIFT LET THERE BE CHRISTMAS A JOYFUL GATHERING OF CAROLS Joy to the World Joy to the World, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room; and heav’n and nature sing.
Soprano Whitney Anderson Anneliese Depenthal Debbie Dyer Lynn Handley Sharon Harle Melissa Hollingsworth Allie Osborne Karol Stephens Gayle Suggs Sally Suggs Kaylee Sullivan Jeanne Williams*
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Infant holy, infant lowly, for His bed, a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, little knowing, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging, angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: “Christ the Babe is Lord of all.” Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace! Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia!” Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born. The First Noel The first Noel, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay. In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel! Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise. Join the triumph of the skies. With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
POSTLUDE
Joy to the World
Bass David Anderson Charles Claiborne Ernesto Lima Parets Earle Moore Ponzi Pennington George Trusler Carson Turner John Uldrick
*Soloists
Richard Rogers, director; Joy Callaway, accompanist Violin Virginia Sloan Linda Cherniavsky Katerina Rakestraw Adele Wang
Viola Barbara Robinson Cecilia Trode-Nguyen
Cello Charae Krueger
Bass David Goodwin
Harp Julie Koenig
Oboe Kimberly Lorch Perrins
Flute Kathy Farmer Jeanne Giager
Clarinet Melony Manus Bolden Ivy Anderson
Horn Steve Alperin Amy Black
Trumpet John Strauss Alex McDonald
Trombone Doug Whitehead Mike Wilson Richard Rogers
Percussion Scott Jones Paige Huff Barber
We're glad you joined us for this musical celebration of the season.
SMerry Christmas SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist
Dr. Hollingsworth Verleen Baerg, organ
Tenor Eddie Applegate Daniel Erbe Jake McWhorter* John Roma Jim Weldon
from Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
You are invited to applaud following A Joyful Gathering of Carols. BENEDICTION
Alto Terri Bunch Jennifer Felton Mary Lynn Gabbard Alison Kosnett Liz Odom Betsy Perkins Meg Rooney Becky Smith Angelyn Turner
SPDL ORCHESTRA
Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns. Let all their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy.
CONCERTATO ON “O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM”
Verse 2: For Christ is born of Mary, and, gathered all above while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond’ring love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King and peace to all the earth.
SECOND-PONCE SANCTUARY CHOIR
CAROLS FROM A QUIET MANGER
THE DIVINE EXPECTATION
Verse 1: O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Verse 4: O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend on us, we pray, cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel!
arr. Sinclair
O Come, All Ye Faithful
WORSHIP OF GOD
G.F.Handel
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
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH AFTER WORSHIP CHRISTMAS CANTATA LUNCH RECEPTION Following the service today, you're invited to stay for a lunch reception filled with Christmas cheer! WMU BIRDS OF COLOR ORNAMENT SALE December 4 and 11 | Before Sunday School and After Worship | Library Our WMU will be selling "Birds of Color" ornaments designed and crafted by Juan, an artisan from Panajachel, Guatemala. Each bird is $20 and 100% of the proceeds go to support the education of Juan and his wife, Maria's, three children. Cash or check accepted.
HAPPENING THIS MONTH COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Monday, December 5 | During Operating Hours Breakfast: 7–9 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Dinner: 5–7 p.m. Stop by the CWC for a day of food, fun and entertainment! Enjoy full meal service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a vendor market with a variety of holiday novelties, and special fee waivers for guests and new memberships. WMU DECEMBER FELLOWSHIP Tuesday, December 6 | 11 a.m. | Cost $9 | Fellowship Hall Join us for lunch and fellowship with the WMU Tuesday, December 6. Our guest speaker will be a CBF field personnel (missionary) to China who recently returned to the United States. RSVP not required. FELLOWSHIP SUPPER AND CHRISTMAS CAROL-SING Wednesday, December 7 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Join us for the last Wednesday night gathering of 2022 as we eat, sing and celebrate the season together! On the menu: Baked ham, mac & cheese, vegetable, salad, rolls & dessert. RSVP by Noon, Monday, December 5, at www.spdl.org/rsvp. YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY & LOCK-IN Friday, December 9 at 5 p.m.–Saturday, December 10 at 9 a.m. Youth, come hang out at our Christmas Party and Lock-In! We'll start Friday night with a progressive dinner around the church and end with games, snacks and more at the lock-in. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and bring a gift valued at $15 or less. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp by December 7. HEART AND SOLE ADULT FITNESS CLASS Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m. | Cost: Free | CWC This event is a wonderful opportunity to have fun as a community while caring for our physical and spiritual health. All fitness and skill levels welcome. RSVP by Thursday, December 8 at www.spdl.org/rsvp. PRIME TIMERS' CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Tuesday, December 13 | Meal at 4:30 p.m. | Optional Light Tour to Follow Second-Ponce seniors, come dine and shine during a fun and festive evening together! The meal is $10/person and the optional tour of the Botanical Gardens light show is $40/person. RSVP at www.spdl.org/rsvp by Monday, December 12. Indicate if you want a Botanical Gardens ticket. KIDS' CLUB CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY Saturday, December 17 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | $15/child | 0-5th grade The Kids' Club Christmas Pajama Party is going to be a fun night for children aged 0-5th grade. We’ll have friends, pizza, snacks, music, games, crafts, a Bible story and a movie. And don't forget to wear your pajamas! RSVP by Wednesday, December 14 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH ADVENT SEASON OPPORTUNITIES
KIDS' CLUB POST OFFICE FOR LOCAL MISSIONS Operational through Sunday, December 25 | Welcome Center Send Christmas cards to your church family using the Children’s Missions Post Office located in the North Bridge Welcome Center. When you use this service, we ask for donations to be placed in the designated basket (suggested: 50 cents/ card) and place your cards in the corresponding slot. Money collected will go to support five families from Garden Hills Elementary School. THE GIFTS WE GIVE JESUS Advent Season | November 27–December 25 Blessed Advent, friends! We hope you've made our 2022 devotional a daily part of the season. Hard copies are available in the Welcome Center and at the CWC. Digital versions along with extra resources are at www.spdl.org/advent.
Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP Anticipate and celebrate the Christ Child at Second-Ponce! • Candlelight Service | Saturday, December 24 | 6 p.m. • Christmas Day | No Sunday School or Bible Study | Coffee at 10:15 a.m. Acoustic Worship | 11 a.m.
WELCOME
SUPPORTING SECOND-PONCE
TO WORSHIP
HONOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRISTMAS DECOR Deadline: Friday, December 16 | $30/each Poinsettias are available for purchase in recognition (honor or memory) of loved ones. They are $30 each. The deadline for purchase is Friday, December 16. Forms are in the Welcome Center and online at www.spdl.org/advent.
December 4, 2022
FINISH CHRISTMAS SHOPPING THROUGH AMAZONSMILE Use AmazonSmile for your Christmas shopping and support Second-Ponce at the same time! When you do, SPdL receives 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products. Go to www.smile.amazon.com and select "Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church" as your charity of choice. Then, shop Amazon as usual. It's that easy!
of Advent
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 12 p.m. Churchwide Lunch Reception 12 p.m. WMU Ornament Sale MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 All Day CWC Holiday Open House 12 p.m. Fellowship Supper RSVP Due TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 11 a.m. WMU December Fellowship WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6 p.m. Christmas Carol-Sing 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal End of Day Youth Lock-In RSVP Due THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 End of Day Heart & Sole RSVP Due
WEEK AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 5 p.m. Youth Lock-In Drop Off
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 9 a.m. Youth Lock-In Pick Up 10:30 a.m. Heart & Sole Fitness Class SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Third Sunday of Advent 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:15 a.m. WMU Ornament Sale 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Children & Youth Gatherings 11 a.m. Worship* 12 p.m. WMU Ornament Sale COMMUNION NOTE: Join us Sunday, December 18, for Communion during the 11 a.m. worship service. *Virtual and In Person
Second Sunday
Let There Be Christmas A CANTATA FOR CHRISTMAS Words and Music by Joseph M. Martin Orchestration by Dr. Brant Adams
Presented by the Second-Ponce Music Ministry
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org Facebook & Instagram: @secondponce