WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise arr. Dunn SPdL Orchestra, Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 296 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship HOLY MANNA
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Allie Osborne
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN & Jonathan Hall ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Merciful God, You pardon all who truly repent and turn to You. We humbly confess our sins and ask Your mercy. We have not loved You with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness or walked humbly with You, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in Your loving-kindness. In Your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin.
Congregation: Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from Your presence, or take Your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation and sustain us with Your bountiful Spirit through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
HYMN NO. 306 Come, Christians, Join to Sing MADRID
ANTHEM The Wondrous Cross Bass Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
MY SPDL STORY Barbara Haig and Gail Thomas Respite Care Atlanta Volunteers
OFFERTORY The Old Rugged Cross arr. Cranfill SPdL Orchestra, Richard Rogers, director
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
Rev. John Uldrick
HYMN NO. 343 His Name Is Wonderful MIEIR
SCRIPTURE Exodus 31:12–17 Jennifer Felton (p. 68 in your pew Bible)
SERMON Working Yourself to Death
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 501 RESOLUTION
I Am Resolved
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Callahan Verleen Baerg, organ
SHARING THEIR SPDL STORIES
Barbara Haig, active at Second-Ponce for over 60 years, serves as a Life Deacon. She taught Sunday School in various areas for over 50 years and is currently teaching in the Gloriana/Adult III class. Barbara has also served on the Missions and Nominating Committees and volunteers with Respite Care Atlanta. She enjoys extensive traveling including past visits to all seven continents, over 70 countries and all 50 states.
Gail Thomas joined Second-Ponce in 2007. She is active in the Gloriana/Adult III Sunday School class and was ordained a Deacon in 2020. In addition to her time serving with Respite Care Atlanta, Gail also volunteers as a receptionist in the church office and as a member of the Sunday morning coffee team. She feels blessed to be able to spend time with her 12 locally-residing grandchildren.
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.
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.
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
SECOND COURSE SPRING KICK-OFF LUNCH | NEW GROUPS! Kick-Off Lunch: Today After Worship | Groups Meet March–June
We can't wait to kick off a new season of Second Course! If you signed up for lunch today, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship for a great meal and new group formations. If you didn't RSVP for today's lunch, you can still participate in Second Course! Email John Uldrick at juldrick@spdl.org.
Need a Second Course refresher?
• Second Course is a fun in-reach ministry opportunity to deepen and expand cross-cultural and intergenerational relationships within our church family.
• Group assignments will be carefully crafted and consist of no more than 8 people from across our church family.
• Each group will meet on their own, once a month, March–June. This could be for a meal or for activities like going to a Braves game. There is no "wrong" way to gather. *Ask Bill Gabbard or Eddie Applegate about their trivia team!*
LENTEN
SEASON OPPORTUNITIES
Visit www.spdl.org/lent to learn more.
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.
LENTEN PRAYER LABYRINTH
Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Interested in trying out a new spiritual practice during Lent? Then drop by the Fellowship Hall any time (or multiple times) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11 or Sunday, March 12. You will need to remove your shoes to walk the labyrinth ... so wear socks to keep your feet warm! Guidance and tips will be provided onsite. For more info, email discipleship@spdl.org.
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.
YOUR CALENDAR
COMING UP AT SECOND-PONCE
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SUPPER AND SPDLU
Wednesday, March 8 | Supper at 5 p.m. SPdLU at 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Cost: $8/adult; $5/child | RSVP by Noon, Monday, March 6
Join us for supper and SPdLU! On the menu: Chicken pot pie, rice, 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 6.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 5K HUNGER WALK/RUN
Sunday, March 12 | Registration at Noon Walk at 2 p.m. | Fee: $25/person
Join the Second-Ponce team at the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Walk! Sunday, March 12, bring a change of clothes and cash for lunch at the venue. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp. Reach out to Allie with questions: aosborne@spdl.org. Can't participate, but want to support the team? Visit www.spdl.org/hungerwalk to donate toward our $2,000 fundraising goal.
PRIME TIMERS' LUNCH AT MURPHY'S
Tuesday, March 14 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $30/person for a set menu
Seniors, sign up now for our March lunch at Murphy's in the Virginia Highlands area. The cost of $30/person includes soup or salad, entree and dessert. At 11 a.m. in front of the CWC, we'll load the bus for another delicious outing. Sign up by Friday, March 10.
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.
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.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, MARCH 6
Noon
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
11 a.m. WMU March Fellowship
7:15 p.m. Young Adult March Dinner
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study
SUNDAY,