WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Carson Cooman
Festive Processional
Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 234
Spirit of the Living God
OLD TESTAMENT
Exodus 34:29–35
(p. 71–72 in your pew bible)
WELCOME
Mary Carlton
SERMON
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Mary Carlton
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 343
HYMN NO. 349
To God Be the Glory
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
LITANY
Bill Gabbard
Leader: Who are we? In this great, big, complex, and good creation, who are we? People: We are children of God, we are good, we are loved. Leader: As the masks we wear hide parts of us from one another, who are we? People: We are fully known by our creator, we are understood, our faces are bare before God. Leader: We encounter our Lord in rawness and honesty. We cannot hide. People: In each moment we spend with our God, let us be known and let us be transformed. HYMN NO. 344
Glorious Is Thy Name
GLORIOUS NAME
NEW TESTAMENT
Luke 9:28–36
Angelyn Turner
ANTHEM
(p. 843 in your pew bible)
Drew Kelly
Jack Mitchener, organ
Matthias Weckmann
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
Rachel Gunter Shapard
Rachel Gunter Shapard MIEIR
His Name Is Wonderful
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT BENEDICTION
Rachel Gunter Shapard
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
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.
Festival
Jack Mitchener, organ
WHERE CAN I FIND ... Bathrooms | There are public 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.
Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord. POSTLUDE
USING THE PEW CARDS
Bill Gabbard
Healey Willan
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 public restrooms on each floor.
Helvey
Give Us the Wings of Faith to Rise
Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
Now rejoice together, dear Christians
IVERSON
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
The Glory of God
Newcomers INFO FOR
Rev. Allie Osborne
WELCOME RACHEL GUNTER SHAPARD Second-Ponce welcomes Rachel Gunter Shapard to the pulpit! Rachel is the Regional Vice President for Together for Hope, Black Belt Region. Together for Hope Black Belt is a network of individuals and organizations operating in 82 rural counties of persistent poverty across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Their work is centered on four priorities of hope, education, health and nutrition, which benefits 42 counties in Georgia.
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.