WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Festive Processional Carson Cooman
Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME Mary Carlton
INVITATION TO WORSHIP Mary Carlton
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 (p. 843 in your pew bible)
ANTHEM Give Us the Wings of Faith to Rise Helvey Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
OFFERTORY PRAYER Drew Kelly
OFFERTORY Now rejoice together, dear Christians Matthias Weckmann Jack Mitchener, organ
Newcomers
BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord.
Rachel Gunter Shapard
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
POSTLUDE Festival Healey Willan Jack Mitchener, organ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COMING UP AT SPDL
Use this code to learn more about these events and sign up, or visit www.spdl.org/events
EXPERIENCE THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Week 31 Mar. 2–8: Lenten Gifts for the Lord
Read: Joel 2:12–13
Pray: Dear Father God, as we enter this Lenten season, may we offer You the gift of hearts filled with Christian love. May we offer You the gift of minds filled with Your goodness. May we offer You the gift of actions that are pleasing to You, O God. Our gifts are mere tokens. Your gifts of grace and mercy given to us, Your children, through the death, burial and resurrection of Your son Jesus are unmatchable. We praise You and give You thanks. Amen.
40 WEEKS OF PRAYER GUIDE UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUNG ADULT MARDI GRAS
Tues, Mar. 4 Meet at SPdL at 7 p.m. to carpool Big Easy Louisiana Grille
Join the SPdL YA group for Mardi Gras! We will meet to carpool at SPdL, throw on our beads and party hats and head to the restaurant for a fun night together celebrating the culmination of the carnival season. RSVP by Sun, Mar. 2, at www.spdl.org/events.
ASH WEDNESDAY SUPPER & SERVICE
Wed, Mar. 5 Supper: 5 p.m. | Service: 6:10 p.m. | Meal Cost: $10/adult; $5/child
Join us as we begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday supper and Chapel worship!
Note: There will be no Zoom for this time of worship.
Menu: Baked tilapia, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert
RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Mar. 3, at www.spdl.org/events
BRETHREN MEN'S VOCAL ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT
Fri, Mar. 7 | 7 p.m. | Sanctuary | Cost: Free | Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall
The Second-Ponce Music Ministry welcomes the acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble “Brethren” for a performance in our Sanctuary! A love offering will be taken to help the ensemble with their travel expenses and a reception will follow the concert.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK HUNGER WALK/RUN
Sun, Mar. 9 | After Worship The Home Depot Backyard
Second-Ponce is continuing the tradition of participating in the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Walk/Run, and we need your support! Donate and/or sign up to participate at www.spdl.org/events.
SUPPER & SPDLU NEW SERIES FOR LENT
Wed, Mar. 12 Supper: 5 p.m. Study: 6 p.m. | Meal Cost: $10/adult; $5/child
Join us for a 5-week Lenten study of The Grace of Les Misérables by Matt Rawle. This study will make powerful connections between scripture, Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel and its Broadway musical adaptation. Rev. Jonathan Hall will take us through a theme exploration of justice, poverty, grace and love.
Menu: Fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, salad and dessert RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Mar. 10, at www.spdl.org/events
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S LENTEN BUILD
Sat, Mar. 29 | 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lunch included Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp
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. Sign up at www.spdl.org/events
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 will visit the museum and visitor center, enjoy a presentation from a resident monk, participate in a mass, eat lunch and have a chance to wander the beautiful grounds. 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, Mar, 28, at www.spdl.org/events or 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 free and fun event is open to everyone and includes inflatables, food, a raffle, games, face painting, a balloon artist and crafts. Children will hunt eggs in two waves by age. Don't miss this highly anticipated community gathering and invite your friends, too!
Candy collection happening now! Drop your individually wrapped candy donations in the designated bins 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 Vacation Bible School, we'll guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers and glistening glaciers. 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.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, MARCH 3
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due End of Day Young Adult Mardi Gras RSVP Due
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
7 p.m. Young Adult Mardi Gras
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6:10 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
7 p.m. Brethren Concert & Reception
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults
11 a.m. Worship* Noon ACFB Hunger Walk/Run
*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details.
March 2, 2025 Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
