WORSHIP
OF GOD
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Westenkuehler
Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Lift Every Voice and Sing (Verse 2)
BAPTISM OF KATIE MILAM Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
HYMN NO. 337 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev. Allie Osborne
SCRIPTURE Psalm 119:1–8 Rev. John Uldrick
Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.
Congregation: Happy are those who keep His decrees, who seek Him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in His ways.
Leader: You have commanded Your precepts to be kept diligently.
Congregation: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping Your statutes!
Leader: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all Your commandments.
Congregation: I will praise You with an upright heart, when I learn Your righteous ordinances. I will observe Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.
ANTHEM Hear My Prayer Hogan Sanctuary Choir; Anneliese Depenthal, conductor
MY SPDL STORY
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Jonathan Hall
HYMN NO. 68 He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought HE LEADETH ME
SCRIPTURE Exodus 14:19–31 Laurie Entrekin (p. 53–54 in your pew Bible)
SERMON A Way Out of No Way Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 633
All the Way My Savior Leads Me (Verse 1)
ALL THE WAY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Rev. Uldrick
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven arr. R. Hobby Verleen Baerg, organ
SHARING HER SPDL STORY
Dr. Karen Harwell, a Second-Ponce member since 2007, works on-staff facilitating special projects in support of church ministries. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology, she is the editor of our annual Advent devotional, creator of various handson prayer experiences and serves on our Discipleship Council. Her wide range of previous service roles includes rotating Sunday School teacher, active Deacon, choir member and leader of the Teaching Team, among other things.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
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
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
Dr. Karen Harwell
OFFERTORY Jesus Loves Me arr. Whitworth
Joy Callaway, piano
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities. Note that the offering plates are now located at the front and back entrances to the Sanctuary.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) OLD 100TH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship. Parents, please pick up your children in room C-305 of the Children's Building after the service.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of Raymond M. Warren, Jr.
They are given by Jane, Jon, Warren and Charlotte Hedgepeth.
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.
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
Jonathan Hall, Minister of Community and Student Discipleship
Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra
Meg Rooney, Children & Youth Intern
Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor
CHURCHWIDE LUNCH & TRIP TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Sunday, February 12 After Worship Tickets: $15/adults; $12/K-12th grades
Lunch Cost: Your meal at Fellini's or Moe's Free today after all? Great! You can still join us for lunch and a tour of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights! Connect with Jonathan Hall immediately after worship for the details.
DON'T MISS THESE
SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, February 15 | Supper at 5 p.m. | SPdLU at 6 p.m.
Join us for spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, salad & dessert ($8/adult and $5/child) followed by the SPdLU series, Winning in the Fourth Quarter led by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth. RSVP is required for Supper. Sign up by Noon, Monday, February 13 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
YOUTH MINISTRY LUNCH
Sunday, February 19 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall
Calling all youth families! After worship on Sunday, February 19, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall to share a meal and hear about the exciting plans on the horizon for the SPdL youth group. Entree and drinks will be provided, and families are asked to bring a side or dessert to share with the group! Come ready to hear more about CBF GA Mission Madness, Passport Camps and other upcoming opportunities to get involved with the SPdL Youth Ministry! No RSVP needed.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 22 Supper at 5 p.m. | Service at 6:15 p.m.
Join us to begin the Lenten season with supper and worship on February 22. We'll begin with Fellowship Supper (Roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls & dessert) at the usual time of 5 p.m. and then we'll move to the Chapel for an Ash Wednesday worship service. Children and youth will participate in worship, but childcare will be available. RSVP is required for supper only. Sign up by Noon Monday, February 20 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
IF WOMEN'S GATHERING 2023
Friday, March 3 6:30–9 p.m. & Saturday, March 4 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Together, we’re reclaiming discipleship as God’s means to change the world. SPdL is offering two ways to participate:
SECOND COURSE SPRING KICK-OFF LUNCH NEW GROUPS!
Groups Meet March–June | Free Kick-Off Lunch: Sunday, March 5
Sign up for round 2 of our Second Course groups and experience crosscultural, intergenerational community! Each group will meet on their own, once a month, March-June. This could be for a meal or going to a Braves game. Groups will be revealed at the kick-off lunch. Sign up by Monday, February 26 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 5K HUNGER WALK/RUN
Sunday, March 12 | Registration Opens at Noon Walk Begins at 2 p.m.
Registration Fee: $25/person
Join the Second-Ponce team at the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Walk! Sunday, March 12, bring a change of clothes and cash for lunch at the venue. We'll take the SPdL bus to the event and participate as a team in support of ending hunger in Atlanta. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp to join the Second-Ponce team! Reach out to Allie with questions: aosborne@spdl.org.
Can't participate, but want to support the team? Visit www.spdl.org/hungerwalk to donate toward our $2,000 fundraising goal.
PRIME TIMERS' LUNCH AT MURPHY'S
Tuesday, March 14 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $30/person for a set menu
Seniors, sign up now for our March lunch at Murphy's in the Virginia Highlands area. The cost of $30/person includes soup or salad, entree and dessert. At 11 a.m. in front of the CWC, we'll load the bus for another delicious outing. Sign up by Friday, March 10 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 1 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hop on down to Second-Ponce for our annual Community Egg Hunt! We're packing this event with lots of food, games, balloon twisting, prize raffles, face painting and crafts. Children will hunt eggs in waves by age group, and there will be a designated "nut-free zone." This event is free and open to the public, so spread the word!
Candy donation bins are set up now in the Welcome Center.
STELLAR: VBS 2023
June 5-9 | 9 a.m.-Noon | $25/child | Ages 4 years (by Oct. 1)–Completed 5th grade Completed 6–12th grade can volunteer The "Stellar" Vacation Bible School at Second-Ponce rockets kids on an outof-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun! Sign up by Sunday, May 21 at www.spdl.org/vbs.
Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
Questions? Email womensministry@ spdl.org.
• In Dallas, Texas: The in-person conference will be held at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. A generous church member has already paid the registration fee for 10 participants, so your cost is the airfare and hotel room (Around $350 for both). The group will fly out Friday, March 3 and return the evening of Saturday, March 4. Please contact Allie if you need financial assistance: aosborne@spdl.org. For flight and hotel information, email womensministry@spdl.org.
• At Second-Ponce: If you're unable to make the trip to Dallas or prefer to stay local, you can still participate in the conference with our remote group! Meals, snacks and childcare are free, so your cost is the $19 registration fee.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
12 p.m.
Prime Timers' Valentine's Lunch
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU: Winning in the Fourth Quarter* Finale
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal *Virtual