WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Forty days and forty nights Alvin Blount, organ
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Malcolm Archer
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Rev. Jonathan Hall Luke 10:27
(p. 844 in your pew bible)
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
WELCOME
Pamela James
All: You shall love the Lord Your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Pamela James
SERMON
HYMN NO. 315
Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
CONFESSION OF SIN/ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MIT FREUDEN ZART
Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: Hear the good news! There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that in Jesus, God embraces you, forgives you and strengthens you to live a renewed life. All: Thanks be to God. Amen!
OLD TESTAMENT
ANTHEM
O for a Closer Walk with God Psalm 51:1–13
(p. 452–453 in your pew bible)
Create in Me a Clean Heart
Sanctuary Choir; Alvin Blount, organ
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
In the Garden
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
THE LORD'S SUPPER
HYMN OF RESPONSE (HYMN INSERT) Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Lynn Handley
Rev. Hall
BENEDICTION
Rev. Brewer
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Sortie
Alvin Blount, organ
Richard Knight
The flowers in the Baptistry are in honor and celebration of
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
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.
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
Leavitt
Gerald Near
USING THE PEW CARDS
Water Fountains | Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.
Bow down before Him, love and adore Him; His name is wonderful! Jesus, my Lord. POSTLUDE
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
TOPLADY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
AVON
Deborah Painter
Alvin Blount, organ
Rev. Brewer
Anyone who proclaims Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is invited to join us in the Lord's Supper.
All: Holy and merciful God, in Your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings and our offenses against You. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, in forgetting Your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease You. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in Your light and walk in Your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
HYMN NO. 679
Dark Corners: Change and Sin
Newcomers INFO FOR
REID WHITAKER, FOR HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 10. They are given by his loving family, Edie, Lang, Isabel, Beck, Claire, Andrew, Liza, Megan, Abby and Caroline.
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.