WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Jack Mitchener, organ
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Matthew H. Corl
HYMN NO. 436
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Lift Every Voice, v. 3 (Hymn 638)
SCRIPTURE
Please stand and join the choir in singing.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way, Thou Who hast by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee; Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land. WELCOME
HYMN NO. 281
SERMON
LITANY
Carson Snipes
The Church Jesus Would Join
Rev. Ronnie Brewer GREEN
There Is a Redeemer
BENEDICTION
Rev. Hall Rev. Brewer
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
BEECHER Rev. Jonathan Hall
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Ephesians 3:14–21
(p. 950–951 in your pew Bible)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
All: But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of God who called you out of darkness into God's marvelous light. HYMN NO. 218
LAFFERTY
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. POSTLUDE
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Jack Mitchener, organ
Richard Elliott
Lead Me, Lord
Sanctuary Choir; Rae Laury, soloist; Joy Callaway, piano
MY SPDL STORY OFFERTORY
Goodine
Dan Hayes Lord, I Want to Be a Christian Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
USING THE PEW CARDS
GREEN GUEST CARD: FOR FIRST TIMERS Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. RED CARD: FOR RETURNING GUESTS & SPDL MEMBERS If you're a guest who's ready to take the next step or a church member who wants to deepen your involvement, fill out the red pew card—I'm a Regular—and drop it in the offering plate. Let us know how we can help.
M. H. Corl
FEBRUARY IS A SPECIAL MONTH AT SPDL Honoring Baptist Black History Written in 1900 as part of President Lincoln’s birthday celebration, James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing has become an enduring musical source of comfort and strength for those in the ongoing struggle for social justice and racial reconciliation. Discipleship Month at Second-Ponce Discipleship is one of Second-Ponce's four core values. As a Christ-centered church family we strive to equip people to discover God’s call for their lives. Through intentional prayer, scripture study, mission and fellowship, we can more fully develop as followers of Christ. Watch this month, as we highlight several discipleship ministries and offer information on how to incorporate spiritual practices in your daily life. For more information on how to be involved or to express an interest in serving further with the Discipleship Council, email us at discipleship@spdl.org.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP
ST. KEVIN Congratulations to Gary and Debbie Branch in the birth of their granddaughter,
ANTHEM
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Howell Williams Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Rev. Allie Osborne Seek Ye First
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 377
Howell Williams | Discipleship Council Chair
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
Newcomers INFO FOR
CLEMENTINE JANE GRAVITT,
born on February 9 to Collin and Molly Jane Gravitt.
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 and Kids Worship for babies–5th grade. You may take your children to the Kids' Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology when kids leave with ministry leaders.
JOINING SECOND-PONCE OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
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 a member of our ministry team will greet you with warmth and joy. If you're uncomfortable being "in the spotlight," but still want to join–that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.