WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Young
Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Leader: God, Who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. May Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Congregation and Sanctuary Choir sing together
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty. Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list’ning skies, let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. Facing the rising sun, of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won.
BAPTISMS
Today, we have the honor of baptizing two members—Jennifer Felton and Calvin Milam—into the body of Christ. Earlier, Jennifer and Calvin wrote their personal testimonies and chose readers to share those faith journeys with the congregation.
Jennifer Felton
Personal Testimony
Baptism
Calvin Milam
Personal Testimony
Baptism
Rev. Allie Osborne
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Brent Milam
Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN NO. 295 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing NETTLETON
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev. Osborne
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN & Rev. John Uldrick ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Almighty God, to Whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Your Holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Congregation: Amen.
Leader: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection.
Leader: Most merciful God,
Congregation: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Holy Name. Amen.
Responsive reading continues on the next page.
Congregation: Amen.
ANTHEM Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ My Name arr. Dennard Sanctuary Choir
MY SPDL STORY
Meg Rooney
MUSICAL OFFERING My Jesus, I Love Thee arr. Forrest Jeanne Williams, soprano; 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.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Jonathan Hall
HYMN NO. 472 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus LEMMEL
SCRIPTURE Exodus 20:1–17 Rob Suggs (p. 58 in your pew Bible)
SERMON They Aren’t Suggestions Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 649 IN BABILONE Christ, You Call Us All to Service
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Rev. Uldrick
BENEDICTION Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord Visser Verleen Baerg, organ
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
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
SHARING HER SPDL STORY
Meg Rooney serves God and Second-Ponce as our awesome Children and Youth Intern. She comes to us from Richmond, Va. and is a graduate student at Emory University's Candler School of Theology. Before coming to Atlanta, Meg graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. She has served at Passport camps for three summers, most recently as the Pastor for the PassportKids team.
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
LENTEN DISCIPLESHIP
GET THE DETAILS
Visit www.spdl.org/lent to learn more about all of our Lenten season events.
GOOD ENOUGH BOOK STUDY
Book Available Online & In Stores Devotions & Companion Book Guide
Sent Via Email Sundays at 6 a.m.
Join us this Lenten season as we explore what it means to live into a faith that is imperfect yet “good enough." This phrase “good enough," from the book of the same name, is a “little shrug that takes us off the hook for perfection and reminds us that we are human." This book study promises to enhance your Lenten season walk with God.
LENTEN PRAYER LABYRINTH
Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Interested in trying out a new spiritual practice during Lent? Then drop by the Fellowship Hall any time (or multiple times) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11 or Sunday, March 12. You will need to remove your shoes to walk the labyrinth ... so wear socks to keep your feet warm! Guidance and tips will be provided onsite. For more info, email discipleship@spdl.org.
CONVERSATIONAL PRAYER
The February 2023 Focus for the Year of Passionate Prayer
Conversational Prayer is like sharing your story with a dear friend through talking, listening, connecting and surrendering to God. Find this prayer resource in the Welcome Center or online (along with last month's handout) at www.spdl.org/prayer.
MARCH MISSIONS
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 5K HUNGER WALK/RUN
Sunday, March 12 | Registration at Noon Walk at 2 p.m. | 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. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp. 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.
SIGN UP IN ONE SPOT
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp
SUPPER AND NEW SPDLU SERIES
Wednesdays, March 1 Supper at 5 p.m. | SPdLU at 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Cost: $8/adult; $5/child | RSVP by Noon, Monday, February 27
Join us for a new SPdLU beginning this Wednesday! On the menu: Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, vegetables, salad & dessert. Then, Rev. John Uldrick will take us through the book of James in his study, Transforming Belief Into Action. RSVP for supper to Tiffany Baumstark by Noon, Monday, February 27. We hope to see you for fellowship and discipleship!
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: Onsite in Dallas, Texas and remotely here at Second-Ponce. Learn more at www.spdl.org/womensretreat.
MORE SPDL EVENTS
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 Sunday, February 26.
MARCH WMU FELLOWSHIP & LUNCH
Tuesday, March 7 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall | Cost: $9/person | No RSVP
Everyone is invited to join the WMU for their March lunch and fellowship! After a delicious meal, we'll welcome guests from the Alma Davis Domestic Violence Foundation, a provider of services to those experiencing domestic violence. Second-Ponce is honored to have this community service organization operating from our church campus. Come meet our neighbors!
YOUNG ADULT MARCH DINNER
Tuesday, March 7 | 7:15 p.m. The Harle Family's House Young adults, RSVP to Allie for the March group dinner! The Harle family (Duncan, Sharon and Maria) have offered to host (their house is great—you don't want to miss this) and we'll share the address with those who sign up. RSVP deadline is Friday, March 3.
RESPITE CARE ATLANTA VOLUNTEER SESSION
Monday, March 13 | 10–11 a.m. | Downstairs RCA Area Respite Care Atlanta is seeking volunteers for its weekly respite program assisting adults living with mild-to-moderate dementia. The info session will offer a closer look at the program and its volunteer opportunities. Reserve your spot on the church website at www.spdl.org/rsvp or contact Jane Brann at info@respitecareatlanta.org.
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.
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 1 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free and Open to the Public
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 in the Welcome Center.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom
*Virtual and In Person