WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Prelude on Leoni, “The God of Abraham Praise” Jack Mitchener, organ
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Richard Proulx
BENEDICTION
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME
Rev. Jonathan Hall
INVITATION TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 45
LEONI
CONFESSION OF SIN/ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Bill Gabbard
All: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. Leader: Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. All: Thanks be to God. Amen!
ANTHEM
Psalm 34:1–14
(p. 443 in your pew Bible)
Choplin
Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven Sanctuary Choir
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Mary Lynn Gabbard
Katie Entrekin Peace on Earth
diPA Dance Team; LaShaun Dodds, director
Rachelle Farrell
Follow along with the lyrics on the next page to deepen your worship experience during this time.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT SERMON
Rev. Allie Osborne Matthew 5:21–24
(p. 786 in your pew Bible)
Dark Corners | Part 2: Anger
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 259
Blest Are They
Rev. Ronnie Brewer Rev. Brewer BLEST ARE THEY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Rev. Hall Rev. Brewer
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord.
Rev. Hall The God of Abraham Praise
OLD TESTAMENT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
POSTLUDE
Eric H. Thiman Postlude in F Major (from Preludes and Voluntaries, Book II, No. 6) Jack Mitchener, organ
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.
Peace on Earth Written and Performed by Rachelle Ferrell How can we have peace in the Middle East When there's none at home? How can we have understanding in the land When there's none in the woman and there's none in the man? How can we heal the wounds of the world If we cannot heal our own? And where does this peace on earth begin If not in the home? Where do we go now? Do we let the devil win Or do we get up and fight? Surely we know how to conquer all our fear. Bring an end to the violence, Bring an end to the tears. How can we heal the wounds of the world If we cannot heal our own? And where does this peace on earth begin If not in the home? Well, there's too much talk about it And too many walk without it. Where is the love? Where is the God in your life? To my left, a woman abuses her children. To my right, somebody's beating his wife. Tell me, where is the love? Where is the God in your life? How can we heal the wounds of the world If we cannot heal our own? And where does this peace on earth begin If not in the home?
WHERE CAN I FIND ... Bathrooms | There are restrooms on each floor of the church. Bathrooms with changing tables are on the third floor down from the Fellowship Hall. Restrooms closest to the Sanctuary are near the church office. Emergency Care/First Aid | Greeters and Bible study leaders can help you receive first aid before worship. If you need help during the service, see one of our uniformed officers just outside of the Sanctuary. Water Fountains | Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.
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.