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.
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hyfrydol
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
arr. Smith
Dr. David Hull
Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything. On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. HYMN NO. 362
I Love You, Lord
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE
ANTHEM
HYMN NO. 350
(New Testament p. 987)
Majesty
SPdL Men's Choir
Blessed Be the Name
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
I LOVE YOU, LORD Dr. Joshua Scott
2 Peter 1:16–21
Bill Gabbard
Hayford
HYMN NO. 507
SPdL Orchestra
SCRIPTURE
SERMON
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Lord, I Want to Be a Christian LEMMEL
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 1 Samuel 28:3–14
(Old Testament p. 237)
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
A Small Faith, a Medium from Endor and a Large Fear
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 494 Take My Life, Lead Me, Lord BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Verleen Baerg, organ
BLESSED NAME
arr. Kirkland
Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. In fact, we consider this act an honor. Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a prayer card located in the pew rack. You can drop it in the offering plate or give it to a member of the Second-Ponce ministerial staff after worship.
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 offer two worship opportunities: A traditional service in our Sanctuary at 11 a.m. and a contemporary service called All Together in our SPdL Theater at 4 p.m. 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 Dr. Hollingsworth
Rise Up, O Men of God
WORSHIP OF GOD
LANGLEY
Gordon Young
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Drew Kelly and his wife, Nancy, have been members of Second-Ponce since 1982 and are members of the New Covenant Sunday School class. They have two grown sons, Rob and Kevin. Drew is an active deacon, vice-chair of the finance committee and team leader of our Global Church Team. He served on the original ATL visioning team and is a current and past member of the Missions Council. He has participated in four church-building trips and, more recently, three trips to Touching Miami with Love in Miami, Fla. Drew retired last year as a national bank examiner.
MISSION TRIP TO TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE
Drew Kelly There’s Something About That Name
(No. 706 in your Hymnal)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
HYMN NO. 472
INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
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.
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
WELCOME
Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 11 a.m.
HOLY MANNA
SPdL Men's Choir
HYMN NO. 296
WORSHIP OF GOD
For the fifth summer in a row, Second-Ponce is sending a mission team to Touching Miami with Love (TML) in Miami, Florida. The ministries of TML are aimed at sharing "the love of Christ by offering hope, opportunities and resources" to two underserved Miami-Dade neighborhoods: West Homestead and Overtown (where SPdL will be serving). Sunday, March 22, after both worship services, we're holding an informational meeting for those interested in going on the TML mission trip or becoming a trip shareholder.
Second-Ponce enthusiastically 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.
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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 Dr. Joshua Scott, Associate Pastor to Youth & Families, College Students, Young Adults & All Together Rev. Heather Webb, Associate Pastor to Children & Families
EVENTS IN THE LENTEN & EASTER SEASON
The Lenten season begins next week, February 26, with Ash Wednesday and runs until Easter Sunday, April 12. During this time, Second-Ponce is offering a variety of opportunities to walk closer with Jesus and with each other as we journey to the cross.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 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
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SUNDAY MARCH 1
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4
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. SPECIAL MUSIC FROM MERCER SINGERS 11 a.m. | Sanctuary The Mercer University Singers will be leading our 11 a.m. worship service through music on this special Sunday. LENTEN SPdLU SERIES "Jesus’ Passion Week as Depicted in Famous Religious Paintings" 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | With Dr. Dock Hollingsworth • 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
SUNDAY APRIL 5
PALM SUNDAY 11 a.m. | Sanctuary & 4 p.m. | SPdL Theater We welcome the arrival of Jesus with a special service on Palm Sunday. Our children will process into the Sanctuary waving palms and we’ll share the Lord’s Supper as a church family.
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 8
HOLY WEDNESDAY SERVICE 6:15 p.m. | Chapel Our worship in the Chapel will focus our hearts on the passion of Jesus. Just as the symbol of a cross of ashes helped us to begin the season of Lent in a Wednesday night worship service, the symbol of the Lord’s Supper will be the way that we observe this last Wednesday night in Lent.
FRIDAY APRIL 10
COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Noon | Wieuca Road Baptist Church Join with other congregations from the Buckhead area for this annual Good Friday worship service. This year’s homily will be shared by Dr. Rich Kannwischer, senior pastor of Peachtree Church.
SUNDAY APRIL 12
EASTER SUNDAY 11 a.m. | Sanctuary & 4 p.m. | SPdL Theater Our Lenten journey to the cross comes to an end with the glorious celebration of the resurrection. Please join us for Bible study and worship on Easter Sunday as we rejoice in the fact that life conquers death and hope overcomes despair! We ask each
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household to bring flowers for placing on our cross that will be on display in our Sanctuary. After 11 a.m. worship, we'll gather as a church family at the North Bridge flower cross to enjoy lemonade and fellowship together.
Take a moment to add these special events to your calendar, and then use this insert as an invitation to welcome a family member, friend, neighbor, coworker or someone else in your life to join us during the Lent and Easter season.
Visit spdl.org/churchcalendar for all SPdL events
LET US JOURNEY TO THE CROSS TOGETHER 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org