WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Mendelssohn/arr. Cranfill
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
LIGHTING OF THE PEACE CANDLE
Jim & Lyn Weldon
HYMN 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
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
The Second-Ponce Music Ministry Presents Canticles in Candlelight: A Cantata for Christmas Words and Music by Joseph M. Martin Orchestration by Dr. Brant Adams Sanctuary Choir; Bill Gabbard, director; SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director Emily Redden, soprano soloist Rev. Dr. David Hull, Rev. Heather Webb, Rev. Joshua Scott & William Dukes, narrators
With Scripture, narration, carols and candles, Canticles In Candlelight tells the treasured story of Christ’s birth. Filled with variety, featuring over 16 beloved carols and hymns of the season, there are references to musical classics as well as opportunities for congregational singing. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of the cantata. PROLOGUE PROCESSIONAL
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE
Verleen Baerg, organ
OUR INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS SANCTUARY CHOIR Soprano Lynn Handley Sharon Harle Carol Hendrix Melissa Hollingsworth Elisa Jerrold Jessi Jones Myra Morrison Emily Redden Janice Reed Joy Rotz Becky Salter Grace Smith Karol Stephens Gayle Suggs Sally Suggs Linda Underwood Heather Webb Jeanne Williams
Alto Whitney Anderson Terri Bunch Mary Lynn Gabbard Karen Harwell Liz Odom Betsy Perkins Susan Raven Becky Smith Sunny Smith Angelyn Turner Edie Whitaker
PREPARE & CELEBRATE ADVENT LONGING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: Come, Long-Expected Jesus AWAKE! ARISE! REJOICE! CAROLS OF JOY & HOPE
OFFERTORY
Dan Hayes For Unto Us A Child Is Born SPdL Orchestra
Handel/arr. Goeller
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: Joy to the World Please refer to the hymn insert
A CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL TURN YOUR HEART TO CHRISTMAS CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: A Festive Christmas Flourish
Tenor Eddie Applegate Robert Jones Jake McWhorter Ponzi Pennington Neil Raven John Roma Stephen Rotz Joe Salter Jim Weldon Lloyd White Bass David Anderson Keith Harmel David Hull Michael Jones Bob Lamb Griffin Lamb John Parkes Jim Reed Bill Templeman George Trusler Carson Turner
ORCHESTRA
Please refer to the hymn insert
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Handel/arr. Fox
Joy to the World
Please refer to the hymn insert. The congregation is invited to join in singing, as directed.
Violin Lily Killingsworth Virginia Sloan George Brandt Adele Wang
Harp Julie Koenig
Viola Barbara Robinson Katerina Lewis
Flute Kathy Farmer Jeanne Giager
Cello Charae Krueger
Clarinet Melony Manus Ivy Anderson
Bass David Goodwin Tuba Andy Hertel
Oboe Kimberly Lorch Perrins
Horn Steve Alperin Amy Black
Trumpet Alex McDonald Scott Jones Trombone Doug Whitehead Mike Wilson Richard Rogers Percussion Karen Hunt Paige Huff Barber Piano Joy Callaway Organ Verleen Baerg
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Jim and Lyn Weldon, members of Second-Ponce since 2009, serve in many ways— both behind the scenes and in more visible roles. Jim is our church Treasurer and an active Deacon. He teaches in our Children’s Sunday School and sings in the Sanctuary choir. Lyn is a member of both our flower and greeting teams and volunteers in our Children’s ministry. Both volunteer at Vacation Bible School and are members of the New Covenant Sunday School class. Jim and Lyn have two adult children and four grandchildren. They both love to travel, attend Georgia Tech sporting events and spend time with their grandchildren.
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Dan Hayes, along with his wife Charlotte, have been members of Second-Ponce for over 40 years. They have 3 adult children who grew up in the church: Janie, Danny and Cindy. Dan is the Founder of Orchard (formerly Atlanta Community Ministries), which was birthed in this church in 1996. He currently works halftime on special projects with the organization following his retirement. Dan has taught various Sunday School classes in the church and currently co-teaches the Grace Adult class. Dan and Charlotte enjoy hiking in God’s beautiful creation.
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 worship at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Sunday. 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.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF 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