WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Prelude on Leoni, “The God of Abraham Praise” Richard Proulx
Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME Rev. Jonathan Hall
INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Hall
HYMN NO. 45 The God of Abraham Praise 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!
OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 34:1–14 Mary Lynn Gabbard (p. 443 in your pew Bible)
ANTHEM Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven Choplin Sanctuary Choir
OFFERTORY PRAYER Katie Entrekin
OFFERTORY Peace on Earth Rachelle Farrell diPA Dance Team; LaShaun Dodds, director
Follow along with the lyrics on the next page to deepen your worship experience during this time.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706)
OLD 100TH Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Allie Osborne
NEW TESTAMENT Matthew 5:21–24 Rev. Ronnie Brewer (p. 786 in your pew Bible)
SERMON Dark Corners | Part 2: Anger Rev. Brewer
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 259 Blest Are They BLEST ARE THEY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11 a.m.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord.
POSTLUDE
Rev. Hall
Rev. Brewer
Newcomers
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
USING THE PEW CARDS
Eric H. Thiman
Postlude in F Major (from Preludes and Voluntaries, Book II, No. 6) Jack Mitchener, organ
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Water Fountains | Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
SUPPER & SPDLU | THE GRACE OF LES MISÉRABLES BY MATT RAWLE
Wed, Mar. 19 | Supper: 5 p.m. | Study: 6 p.m. | Meal Cost: $10/adult; $5/child
Rev. Jonathan Hall takes us through powerful connections between scripture, Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel and its Broadway musical adaptation.
Menu: Pasta shells with meat sauce and cheese, garlic bread, salad and dessert
RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Mar. 17
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S LENTEN BUILD
Sat, Mar. 29 | 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Lunch included
We’re looking to send a team of 7 to help build a home for an Atlanta-area neighbor. This is day 6 of a 7-day build. Our group will help touch-up and finish exterior and interior painting, complete the soffit and fascia, as well as interior and exterior finishes.
YOUTH PASSPORT MISSIONS CAMP
Mon, June 23–Fri, June 27 | Total Cost: $500/student | $200 deposit due Mar. 30 Join SPdL Youth for Passport Camp at Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, MS! This trip is a wonderful opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a community in need. Use the QR code above to sign up. Reach out to Jonathan Hall with questions: jhall@spdl.org.
WAIT LIST ONLY EXPERIENCE THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Sat, Apr. 5 Meet at 8:30 a.m. to ride the bus or carpool from SPdL | Return: 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 (includes lunch)
Join the Discipleship Council as we take a field trip to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers! We'll be taking the small bus (so seating is limited) and will provide lunch. You may drive yourself or carpool but we still need an RSVP since our total space is limited. Sign up by Fri, March 28 through Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org or 404.591.4357).
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
Sat, Apr. 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Egg hunting waves | Free and open to public
Grab your baskets and your buddies and hop on down to our annual Community Egg Hunt! This annual favorite includes inflatables, food, a raffle, games, face painting, a balloon artist and crafts. Candy donation bins are in the Welcome Center.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World Mon, June 2–Fri, June 6 | 9 a.m.–Noon | $35/child
During this year's VBS, we'll guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure! As children trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. True North VBS points them toward Jesus and shows He is a faithful friend we can always trust. Register your child or sign up to volunteer at www.spdl.org/vbs.
40 WEEKS OF PRAYER GUIDE
Week 33 | Mar. 16–22: Reconciliation
Read: Matthew 5: 21–24
Action: Think of someone with whom you have had a disagreement with or a falling out, someone who might have a grievance toward you or your actions, or just simply someone with whom you are angry–personally or remotely. Then, pray this prayer asking God to work in the situation and in your heart revealing ways to reconcile.
Pray: God of all forgiveness, forgive me for my attitude of contempt for my neighbor or a stranger I disagree with. Help me to understand and see them as loved by You. Reveal to me my incorrectness or attitude of unfairness toward others. Forgive my uncontrolled tongue and show me where I have injured someone else. Forgive my anger with a family member, friend, co-worker or church member. Show me what specific actions I need to take to truly reconcile myself to these people. Thank you for Your grace. Amen.
LENTEN ART IN WORSHIP
SPdL Welcomes the Youth Company of diPA Center, Inc.
The youth company represents diPA Center, Inc in communities throughout the U.S., aligning God’s word through the performing arts. This arts program is designed to provide young artists—by invitation only—a platform through which they can be challenged in their artistry and ministry while challenging and inspiring audiences through relevant, bold, and cutting edge ministry through dance.
Artistic Expressions during Lent
This Lenten season at Second-Ponce, our worship services will include special artistic offerings such as painting, dance, sculpture, photography, and a cappella vocal music. Inspired by Rev. Ronnie Brewer’s Lenten sermon series “Dark Corners,” each art expression draws inspiration from the sermon focus that week.
Though Lent encourages us to acknowledge our shared mortality and humanity, the dark and deathly corners of life do not have the final say in God’s kingdom. Through these artistic offerings, may our Lenten journey of addressing the “Dark Corners” of our lives and world be a life-giving and meaningful experience.
LENTEN SEASON SCHEDULE
Wed, Mar. 19, 26, April 2 & 9 6 p.m. | SPdLU: The Grace of Les Miserables
Sat, Apr. 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Community Egg Hunt
Sun, Apr. 13 | Palm Sunday
• Regular Sunday activities followed by an old-fashioned potluck in the Fellowship Hall
Thurs, Apr. 17 Maundy Thursday
• There are no Wednesday evening activities on April 16
• Fellowship Supper at 5 p.m. followed by a Maundy Thursday service in the Chapel
Fri, Apr. 18 | Noon Community Good Friday Service Peachtree Presbyterian Church
Sun, Apr. 20 | Easter Sunday
• Bring your best blooms to flower the cross
• Regular Sunday activities followed by lemonade and photos with the flowering cross
MONDAY, MARCH 17
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)*
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults 11 a.m. Worship*
