WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Finale (from Sonata No. 6) Domenico Gabrieli Marche in C Major from Cantata 207a J. S. Bach (“Arise, blaring tones of high-spirited trumpets”)
SPdL Brass Ensemble; Timpani; Jack Mitchener, organ
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE
LLANFAIR
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev. John Uldrick
RESPONSIVE READING
Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: This is the Good News—the grave is empty; Christ is risen.
SERMON
John 20:1–18
Lynn Handley
Victory in Jesus
HARTFORD
He Calls Mary by Name
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 497 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
ASSAM
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
People: Hallelujah! Leader: This is the Good News—the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never put it out. People: Hallelujah! Leader: This is the Good News—once we were no people; now we are God’s people.
Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Rev. Jonathan Hall (p. 882–883 in your pew bible)
HYMN NO. 627
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 198
WORSHIP OF GOD
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Rev. Uldrick Dr. Hollingsworth
Toccata (from Organ Symphony No. 5) Jack Mitchener, organ
People: Hallelujah! HYMN NO. 207 ANTHEM
Low in the Grave He Lay
CHRIST AROSE
Fanfare for Easter Day
Harlan
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Brass Ensemble (When directed, we invite you to stand and sing.)
Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
(Please remain seated for the Postlude.)
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Bill Gabbard, tenor; SPdL Brass Ensemble; Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Barbara Brown joined Second-Ponce in 1986. Since that time, she has taught Sunday School in several departments and served on a variety of church committees, including Personnel and Missions. Barbara is a retired Judge who served for over 34 years in Georgia's Administrative Court system and still serves in that capacity when needed by the court office. Ordained as a Deacon in 1992, Barbara serves as our current Deacon chair. You’ll often see her on Sundays greeting folks at the Welcome Center.
LUCY WILLARD. They are given by Betty and Terry DePhillips Barbara Brown
The Holy City
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor of
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Adams OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship. Parents, please pick up your children in room C-305 of the Children's Building after the service.
FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here! Settle in for a transformative and joyful hour of worship. We'd love to be helpful in your faith journey. There's a green card in the pew rack—I'm New Here. 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 calls, emails or requests. Engagement with us will be at your own pace; we just want to know who you are and how we can pray for you. FOR GUESTS WE KNOW & CHURCH MEMBERS Welcome back to church! Your presence is part of what makes Sundays at Second-Ponce so wonderful. 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.
C.-M. Widor
People: Hallelujah! Leader: Christ is our peace, the indestructible peace we now share with each other.
WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE"
MORE GOOD STUFF EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL We're pulling back the curtain on some experiences and words you'll encounter today. • Church in Conference: Once per quarter (January, April, July and October), our church family gathers after worship for a casual lunch and conversation around important church business like budget information and ministry updates. • Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship. • FriYAY: Often, our Kids' Club meets on a Friday evening to have fun as a group and give parents a night out. We call it FriYAY because everyone is excited to participate! • Invocation: The first prayer of the service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship. • Prime Timers: Our vibrant senior adult ministry • SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl." • SPdLU: An acronym for Second-Ponce de Leon University, our Wednesday evening time of adult discipleship. 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 children's ministry leaders). After worship, pick them up in the Kids’ Club. HOW TO JOIN 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.