WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Near the Cross arr. Hustad Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 345 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Allie Osborne
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN & Jonathan Hall ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Congregation: Merciful God, You made us in Your image, with a mind to know You, a heart to love You and a will to serve You. But our knowledge is imperfect, our love inconstant, our obedience incomplete. Day by day, we fail to grow into Your likeness. In Your tender love, forgive us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Leader: I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Congregation: Amen, and amen!
HYMN NO. 171 What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE
ANTHEM When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. Martin Sanctuary Choir; Verleen Baerg, organ
SCRIPTURE John 11:1–45 Dr. Dock Hollingsworth (p. 873–874 in your pew Bible)
OFFERTORY O Lord, Most Holy Franck
Jake McWhorter, tenor; Verleen Baerg, organ
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 Dr. Hollingsworth
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
HYMN NO. 395 Open My Eyes, That I May See SCOTT
SCRIPTURE Ezekiel 37:1–14 Debbie Dyer (p. 704–705 in your pew Bible)
SERMON Dry Bones and Resurrection Living Rev. John Uldrick
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 400
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
PRECIOUS LORD
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Jonathan Hall
BENEDICTION Rev. Uldrick
POSTLUDE O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Hustad Verleen Baerg, organ
EASTER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 6 Supper: 5 p.m. | Worship: 6 p.m. On the menu: Fried chicken, potato salad, vegetable, salad & dessert. After supper, special guests Rev. Dr. David G. Garber, Jr. and Dr. Michelle Brooks Garber of the McAfee School of Theology will lead us through a meaningful worship experience. RSVP is required for supper by Noon, Monday, April 3, at www.spdl.org/rsvp. NOTE: We will not have Supper or SPdLU on Wednesday, April 5.
Community Good Friday Service | Friday, April 7 Noon | Peachtree Road UMC
All are encouraged to attend this annual Buckhead Good Friday service. Special music begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by worship and a homily from Rev. David F. Richards, III of New Hope A.M.E. Church. Parking is available onsite.
Easter | Sunday, April 9 | Sunday School | Worship | Lemonade on the Lawn
We'll begin with Sunday School and small groups at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 11 in the Sanctuary. Bring your best blooms as we'll flower the cross* prior to the service. At Noon, we'll enjoy Lemonade on the Lawn where you'll have the opportunity to take pictures with the flowered cross.
*What does it mean to "flower the cross?" The tradition of “flowering the cross” acknowledges the transition from Good Friday to Easter by transforming the barren cross—a reminder of Jesus' death—into a beautiful, living symbol of the resurrection. The cross on the SPdL lawn will be covered in a wire form that holds flowers and greenery. Prior to Easter worship, each attendee picks out a fresh flower—one they bring from home or one of the blooms provided by the church— and places it within the cross' wire form. Eventually, the cross is completely covered in beautiful flowers with a brilliant array of color, light and fragrance. After worship, there is another tradition of folks gathering with loved ones (or solo) to take photos with the stunning flowered cross.
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
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. F
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
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER EVENTS
• Vacation Bible School |June 5-9 | 9 a.m.–Noon $25/child
• Passport (Youth) | June 19-24 Converse University, Spartanburg, SC | $400 until March 30
• Passportkids July 16-19 | Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA | $375
SUPPER AND SPDLU
Wednesday, March 29 | Supper at 5 p.m. SPdLU at 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Cost: $8/adult; $5/child | RSVP by Noon, Monday, March 27
Join us for supper and SPdLU! On the menu: Hamburgers & hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, salad & dessert. Then, Rev. John Uldrick will take us through the book of James in his study, Transforming Belief Into Action
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." Help us spread the word!
YOUNG ADULT MARCH MADNESS WATCH PARTY
Saturday, April 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Whitney Anderson's House
Come eat, watch basketball, hang out and see who wins the bracket pool! Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at www.spdl.org/rsvp or let Allie know if you’re coming at aosborne@spdl.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
• Canned Fruit Drive: During the month of April, we're collecting canned fruits for the Toco Hills Community Alliance. Beginning Sunday, April 2, collection bins will be in the Welcome Center
• Easter Decor Deadline: 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 or vmccaskey@spdl.org.
CWC SPRING SWING
Tuesday, April 4 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Event
Free Pickleball lessons every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Please come join us as we Swing into Spring! Silver Sneakers and Anthem Healthcare have partnered to host this event at the CWC and there will be representatives on-hand from each organization to answer any questions you may have about either program. Attendance prizes will be given away, including two new VULCAN Paddles. Please note this is NOT a sales event.
APRIL WMU LUNCH & FELLOWSHIP
Tuesday, April 4 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $9/person No RSVP
After a delicious meal, we'll welcome Head of School Rosemary Aybar from the Collective Learning Academy. Second-Ponce is honored to have the Collective Learning Academy operating from our church campus. So, join us for lunch and come meet our neighbors!
YOUNG ADULT APRIL DINNER
Tuesday, April 4 | 7:15 p.m. Mellow Mushroom | 1770 Peachtree Rd NW Young adults, join us at Mellow Mushroom for our monthly dinner and hang out. We'll decompress from the day and just have a good time together. The cost is your own meal. Let Allie know you're coming by Monday, April 3.
EVENTS CONTINUED
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PRIME TIMERS' TRIP TO GIBBS GARDENS
Tuesday, April 11 8:15 a.m.–3 p.m. | Tour: $20 Lunch Cost: Your Own Meal Seniors, let's enjoy the beauty of God's creation together during a trip to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, Ga. Note: Gibbs Gardens has discontinued its gardens tram service, but the Valley Gardens provide a fully accessible, level walk. After the tour, we'll have lunch at the home of David and Ivy Anderson before coming home. RSVP by Tuesday, April 4 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SPECIAL SPDLU EVENT: VOICES OF LOVE
Wednesday, April 12 | 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall & Zoom
Voices of Love has been singing at the bedside of Atlanta's dying for 12 years. As an all-female group, each performance is acapella and focused on the dying person with harmonies and repetition conducive to rest and comfort. Our own Jeanne Williams is a member of Voices of Love and she, along with the rest of the group, will share about this ministry
CBF YOUTH MISSION MADNESS
Friday, April 14 at 5 p.m.–Sunday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Columbus, GA
Cost: $150 (includes t-shirt, transportation, housing & meals) Youth, spend the weekend with other CBF (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship) students from across the state during Mission Madness April 14-16 in Columbus, Ga. See old friends and make new ones as you worship, fellowship and serve the community together! Sign up now at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
HEART & SOLE ADULT FITNESS CLASS
Saturday, April 15 | 10:30 a.m. | Community Wellness Center Cost: Free Friends, put the April Heart and Sole adult fitness class on your calendar! This event is a wonderful opportunity to have fun as a community while caring for our physical and spiritual health. Heart & Sole is limited to 20 participants and all fitness and skill levels are welcome. RSVP at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
KIDS' CLUB FRIYAY
Friday, April 21 5:30-9:30 p.m. Ages 0-5th Grade | $15/child
Don't miss this futuristic Kids' Club FriYAY! Kids, get ready for a fun evening that includes a meal, Bible stories, games, snacks and crafts. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Register by Wednesday, April 19 at spdl.org/rsvp.
KIDS' CLUB FAMILY CAMP-OUT
Friday, May 5–Sunday, May 7 Stone Mountain Park Cost: TBA Kids’ Club families, camp out with us! We’ll have a water-front campsite for tents only with electrical hookup, water and fire pit, and nearby restrooms & showers. Meals will be sign-up and/or potluck style, and we’ll spend Saturday enjoying Stone Mountain attractions. Sign up by April 15 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
BE A SHAREHOLDER IN THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP TO TML
The Miami mission team needs the support of their church family, and there are ways you can serve alongside them before and during their trip. Learn more about the opportunities to help "prep, pay and pray" at www.spdl.org/missions.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, MARCH 27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
*Virtual and In Person