WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Give Me Jesus
Jack Mitchener, organ
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Eurydice V. Osterman
OFFERTORY
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Lift Every Voice, v. 2 (Hymn 638)
Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our people sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered. We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.
HYMN NO. 1 LITANY
Jack Mitchener, organ
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 17 SCRIPTURE
Karen Harwell NICAEA
Holy, Holy, Holy
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Emma Lou Diemer
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
Karen Harwell | Ministry Assistant for Faith Development
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Gayle Suggs
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Please stand and join the choir in singing.
WELCOME
MY SPDL STORY
Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: Creator God—Your word is powerful. With Your voice and the words “Let there be light,” You spoke the world into being. People: In Jesus, Your word became flesh and dwelled with us.
Rev. Jonathan Hall
This Is My Father’s World
TERRA PATRIS
James 3:1–12
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
(p. 981–982 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
Rev. Brewer
On Speaking to Each Other
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 473 Will You Come and Follow Me
KELVINGROVE
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bill Gabbard
BENEDICTION
Rev. Brewer
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Leader: Often our words have dishonored You and those You have created.
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
People: Forgive us, Lord. Show us when we are being hurtful or foolish. Leader: Show us how to bless and not curse. Teach us how to speak Your love and truth. People: May our words be thoughtful—full of grace and compassion, and stories of Your faithfulness.
POSTLUDE
Toccata on “Great Day” Jack Mitchener, organ
Adolphus Hailstork
Leader: Give us wisdom. Show us when to speak and when to be silent. People: Let the words of our mouths, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Strength, and our Redeemer. Amen.
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor and celebration of JANE BRANCH FOR HER 101ST BIRTHDAY, FEBRUARY 7.
HYMN INSERT SCRIPTURE
ANTHEM
Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult
GALILEE
Matthew 12:30–37
Susan Gunby
Hush! Somebody’s Calling My Name
arr. Dennard
(p. 793 in your pew Bible)
Sanctuary Choir; Kiley Carpenter, soloist
They are given by Gary and Debbie Branch.
Newcomers INFO FOR
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
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.
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 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 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.