IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH ALL ABOARD THE ROCKY RAILWAY: REGISTER NOW FOR VBS June 1–5 | 9 a.m.–Noon | SPdL Campus Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is open to ages 4 through rising 6th graders. Registration fees are $25 per child. Need a full day of care for your child during VBS week? We've got you covered! Bring a lunch and stay for the Big Messy Art Camp by Abrakadoodle at Second-Ponce from 1-4 p.m. during VBS week! Learn more and register to attend and/or volunteer at spdl.org/vbs. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, February 26 | 6:15 p.m. | Chapel Begin the season of Lent with a worship service on Ash Wednesday. We will have our regular supper in the Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. and then move to the Chapel for a time of worship and imparting of ashes. Dock Hollingsworth will preach Heart Transplant and look at the “right posture” to begin Lent. Don’t miss this meaningful service that starts our journey to the cross. See more Lenten season events at www.spdl.org/lent. SANCTUARY WORSHIP MARCH SERMONS Sundays | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary | Preached by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth • 3/1: We All Need a Garden to Tend • 3/8: Shadowlands • 3/15: "Everything I Ever Did" • 3/22: The Gift of Presence • 3/29: How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit and Still Have Friends SPECIAL MUSIC FROM MERCER SINGERS Sunday, March 1 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary The Mercer University Singers will be leading our 11 a.m. worship service through music on this special Sunday. ALL TOGETHER MARCH MESSAGE SERIES Hearing the Voice of God Sundays | 4 p.m. | SPdL Theater | Preached by Dr. Josh Scott • 3/1: Proof that God Speaks • 3/8: God's Desire vs. Our Desire • 3/15: God's Voice is Present in the Storms of Life • 3/22: Making the Decision to Listen and Follow God's Voice • 3/29: To Listen or Not to Listen, that is the Question WMU MARCH MEETING & LUNCH Tuesday, March 3 | 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall Join the ladies of the Second-Ponce WMU for their March meeting and lunch. As a special group project, attendees will be making care packages for the children at the Palmetto Campus of the Baptist Children’s Homes of Georgia. The WMU is especially excited to encourage the young ladies living at the Second-Ponce cottage there with this hands-on project. RSVP to Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490. NEW SPdLU SERIES "Jesus’ Passion Week as Depicted in Famous Religious Paintings" Wednesdays | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Taught by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Images are linked at spdl.org/lent. • 3/4: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci • 3/11: The Agony in the Garden by Fra Angelico • 3/18: Ecce Homo by Caravaggio • 3/25: Christ Crucified by Diego Velazquez • 4/1: The Dead Christ Mourned by Annibale Carracci
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH UPCOMING ROOTED COLLEGE MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS: Thursdays | 7 p.m. | Youth Area • March 5 & 12 • April 2 & 9 Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information. BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER SUNDAY Sunday, March 15 Big Brother/Big Sister Day is a special event for children and youth. On Sunday, March 15, we’ll pair each child with one youth during Sunday school and worship for a time of fellowship, games, Bible stories and special snacks. We hope this will be a fun opportunity to plant the seeds of new friendships and deepen the church family roots already growing in the lives of these children and youth. EXPLORING THE GOSPELS Tuesdays | March 10, 17, 24 & 31, April 7 & 14 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Cost: $100/person (scholarships available) Join us for a six-week deep dive into the Gospels led by Dr. Peter Rhea Jones, retired Professor of New Testament from the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer and former Pastor of First Baptist Church in Decatur. To register, pay or get more information, contact Karen Harwell at kharwell@spdl.org or 404.591.4357. The deadline to sign up is 3/1. COMING UP FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES: • 3/15: Big Brother/Big Sister Day • 3/20–22: March Mission Madness Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information or for a copy of the Refuge Youth events calendar. YOUNG ADULTS, SAVE THESE DATES: • 4/4: Braves Game (7:05 p.m.) Contact Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org for more information. COMMUNITY EGG HUNT Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. (staggered hunt times) | Second-Ponce Campus "Find" yourself at our annual Community Egg Hunt! There will be free food, drinks, a "jumpy" house and photos with the Easter Bunny! For those wanting to contribute, we will begin collecting individually wrapped, nut-free candy and empty plastic eggs in the Welcome Center next week. Contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org for more information.
THIS WEEK: AT A GLANCE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7 p.m. Young Adult Small Group WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Kids Explore/Parents Connect 6 p.m. Refuge Bible Study 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Kids' Club 9:45 a.m. Refuge Youth Gathering 11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 4 p.m. All Together Worship
WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT SECOND-PONCE FEBRUARY 23, 2020
TODAY'S MESSAGE:
A Small Faith, a Medium from Endor and a Large Fear I Samuel 28:3–14 from Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.