WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11 a.m.
arr. Hart
For the Glory of the Lord
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
WELCOME
Rev. Allie Osborne
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Rev. Osborne OLD 134TH
Stand Up and Bless the Lord
CONFESSION OF SIN/ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
All: Merciful God, in Your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste the land and pollute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation. We abuse Your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and turn them into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us. Set us free to serve You in the world as agents of Your reconciling love in Jesus Christ. Amen. Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear Him. For He knows how we were made; He remembers that we are dust. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep His covenant and remember to do His commandments.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Jonathan Hall
HYMN NO. 74
BALM IN GILEAD
HYMN NO. 471
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
OLD TESTAMENT
Proverbs 16:18
RESTORATION Bill Gabbard
All: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Be Thou My Vision
Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ; SPdL Orchestra
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
The Love of God
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.
NEW TESTAMENT
SERMON
Matthew 6:19–21
Rev. Brewer
Dark Corners | Part 3: Pride
Rev. Brewer
(p. 787 in your pew Bible)
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 587 Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
NEW BRITAIN
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bill Gabbard
BENEDICTION
Rev. Brewer
Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord. Allegro moderato maestoso in C Major (1845) Jack Mitchener, organ
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.
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP Felix Mendelssohn
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.
Rutter
JOINING SECOND-PONCE
Rev. Milligan Burroughs Hall
SPdL Orchestra
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
RED CARD: FOR RETURNING GUESTS & SPDL MEMBERS
All: Thanks be to God. Amen!
ANTHEM
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 299
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Newcomers INFO FOR
arr. Kirkland
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.