WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Eternal Father, Strong to Save McIntyre/Baerg
Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 64 The King of Love My Shepherd Is ST. COLUMBA
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. John Uldrick
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN & Rev. Allie Osborne ASSURANCE OF PARDON
All: Eternal and merciful God, You have loved us with a love beyond our understanding, and You have set us on paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Yet we have strayed from Your way; we have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, through what we have done and what we have left undone. As we remember the lavish gift of Your grace symbolized in baptism, O God, we praise You and give You thanks that You forgive us yet again. Grant us now, we pray, the grace to die daily to sin, and to rise daily to new life in Christ, who lives and reigns with You, and in whose strong name we pray. Amen.
HYMN NO. 406 Jesus, Lover of My Soul ABERYSTWYTH
ANTHEM Beneath the Cross of Jesus arr. McIntyre Sanctuary Choir; Verleen Baerg, organ; Joy Callaway, piano
MY SPDL STORY
Chan Snipes
OFFERTORY Be Still My Soul arr. deFord
Charis Strange, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities. Note that the offering plates are now located at the front and back entrances to the Sanctuary.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) OLD 100TH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER Jonathan Hall
HYMN NO. 577 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say KINGSFOLD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE Exodus 32:1–14 Jennifer Uldrick (p. 69 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
When We Ask for a God That We Can Touch
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 405 BRADBURY
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Rev. Uldrick
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Diademata Fantasy No. 1 McIntyre Verleen Baerg, organ
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! You belong here, and we hope you'll come back. We truly have something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have virtual small groups and Bible studies. Each Wednesday evening, we have Fellowship Supper, an adult discipleship study and age-appropriate activities for children and teens. Now that you know a little about us, help us get to know you better by completing the blue or green card located in the pew rack. Simply hand it to a minister or drop it in the offering plate.
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 our Senior Pastor or a Second-Ponce minister will greet you with warmth and joy.
ADDITIONAL SUNDAY INFORMATION
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP
SHARING HIS SPDL STORY
Chan Snipes, along with his wife, Julie, have been Second-Ponce members for over a decade. Their sons, Carson and Casey, are active in the youth group. Chan chairs SPdL's Board of Deacons, co-chairs the Leadership Council and serves on the Executive Committee. You can often see Chan driving the SPdL “bug” and working behind the scenes in many ways. The Snipes family enjoys time together, church, the outdoors and sports.
OUR GUEST SOLOIST
Soprano Charis Strange is a native of Campbellsville, Kentucky and has been a member of The Soldiers’ Chorus of The US Army Field Band since 2006. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in vocal performance from the University of Kentucky. She has performed with the National Symphony, Charlotte Symphony and Nashville Symphony Orchestras, and has won awards from both the Metropolitan and Palmetto Opera companies. Prior to her Army service, she taught chorus and drama in Columbia, S.C. She lives in Ft. Meade, Maryland with her husband, Jim, and son, Atticus. Welcome to our service this morning, Charis!
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 for babies through pre-K and Kids Worship for children K through 5th grade. You can take your children to Kids Worship before the service or, if you’d prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for either the entire hour or until the Doxology and then go with our children's ministry leaders. You'll pick them up in the Kids’ Club area after worship.
SHARING PRAYER REQUESTS
At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. Let us know by filling out a prayer request card located on the back of the pew rack. You can drop it in the offering plate or give it to a member of the SecondPonce ministerial staff after worship.
GIVING AN OFFERING
Your financial support of Second-Ponce allows us to carry out the mission God has for our church. There are giving cards in the pew racks that utilize a QR code for making gifts online. You may also drop your offering in the offering plate.
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist
Joy Callaway, Pianist
Anneliese Depenthal, Music Ministry Intern
Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music
Jonathan Hall, Minister of Community and Student Discipleship
Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra
Meg Rooney, Children & Youth Intern
Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor
AFTER WORSHIP
LENTEN PRAYER LABYRINTH
Today | Open until 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Interested in trying out a new spiritual practice during Lent? Then drop by the Fellowship Hall today before 2 p.m. and participate in our prayer labyrinth. Guidance and tips will be provided onsite.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 5K HUNGER WALK/RUN
Sunday, March 12 | Registration at Noon Walk at 2 p.m. | Fee: $25/person
This afternoon, join the Second-Ponce team at the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Walk! Find Allie Osborne after worship and let her know you want to participate! Still want to support the team? Visit www.spdl.org/hungerwalk to donate toward our $2,000 fundraising goal.
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
RESPITE CARE ATLANTA VOLUNTEER SESSION
Monday, March 13 10–11 a.m. | Downstairs RCA Area
Respite Care Atlanta is seeking volunteers for its weekly respite program assisting adults living with mild-to-moderate dementia. Reserve your spot on the church website at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SUPPER AND SPDLU
Wednesday, March 15 Supper at 5 p.m. | SPdLU at 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Cost: $8/adult; $5/child | RSVP by Noon, Monday, March 13
Join us for supper and SPdLU! On the menu: Corned beef & cabbage, potatoes & carrots, salad & dessert. Then, Rev. John Uldrick will take us through the book of James in his study, Transforming Belief Into Action. RSVP for supper to by Noon, Monday, March 13.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, March 17 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Second-Ponce is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. Appointments are strongly encouraged. You do not need to know your blood type to donate. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
EVENTS CONTINUED
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR
• Palm Sunday Sunday, April 2
• Maundy Thursday Supper & Service | Thursday, April 6 | Supper: 5 p.m. | Worship: 6:15 p.m.
• Community Good Friday Service | Friday, April 7 | Noon Peachtree Road UMC
• Easter | Sunday, April 9
STELLAR: VBS 2023
June 5-9 | 9 a.m.-Noon | $25/child | Ages 4 years (by Oct. 1)–Completed 5th grade | Completed 6–12th grade can volunteer The "Stellar" Vacation Bible School at Second-Ponce rockets kids on an outof-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun! Sign up by Sunday, May 21 at www.spdl.org/vbs.
LENTEN DISCIPLESHIP
GOOD ENOUGH BOOK STUDY
Book Available Online & In Stores Devotions & Companion Book Guide
Sent Via Email Sundays at 6 a.m.
Join us this Lenten season as we explore what it means to live into a faith that is imperfect yet “good enough." Visit www.spdl.org/lent for information on the three ways you can participate. This book study promises to enhance your Lenten season walk with God. Don't miss it!
PRAYING A LABYRINTH
Year of Passionate Prayer's March Focus
A labyrinth is a spiritual tool – a path for prayer or walking meditation. There is no right or wrong way to “walk” a labyrinth; it has only one path that leads the seeker to the center and back out the way they entered. Find this prayer resource in the Welcome Center or online (along with resources for January and February) at www.spdl.org/prayer.
DIGITAL FAITH RESOURCES
PRIORITIZING FAITH DEVELOPMENT
www.spdl.org/faithresources | Getting the Most from the SPdL Website
The Faith Resources page of the Second-Ponce website has digital resources for nearly every part of your faith journey. Find links to SPdLU sessions, All Together book studies, the church blog, our Sunday sermon podcast and more. Scan this code and check it out!
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 1 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
We're packing this event with lots of food, games, balloon twisting, prize raffles, face painting and crafts. Children will hunt eggs in waves by age group, and there will be a designated "nut-free zone." This event is free and open to the public, so spread the word! Bring a bag (or 2) of candy and drop it in one of the collection cans in the Welcome Center. Note: The candy does NOT have to be Easter themed. It will all be stuffed into eggs.
EASTER LILIES
Cost: $25 per memorial or honoree Deadline: Sunday, April 2
Honor a friend or loved one by purchasing an Easter lily. Forms are in the Welcome Center. Complete and return them, along with payment, to the church office no later than Sunday, April 2. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki McCaskey: 404.591.4344 | vmccaskey@spdl.org.
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
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