WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Ciacona Buxtehude
Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 223 Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Allie Osborne
SCRIPTURE Psalm 16 Bill Gabbard
Leader: Protect me, O God, for in You I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You.”
Congregation: As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
Leader: Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
Congregation: The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; You hold my lot.
Leader: The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
Congregation: I bless the Lord Who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
Leader: I keep the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Congregation: Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
Leader: For You do not give me up to Sheol, or let Your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life.
Congregation: In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
HYMN NO. 218 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain ST. KEVIN
ANTHEM Lord of the Small Forrest Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
MY SPDL STORY Dick Stumm
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Rev. John Uldrick
SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 1:3–9 Bill Gabbard (p. 983 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 208 He Is Lord HE IS LORD
SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth What Does the Life of Faith Get You?
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 496 FOOTSTEPS Footsteps of Jesus
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Rev. Uldrick
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE O Thou of God the Father Bach Verleen Baerg, organ
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
SHARING HIS SPDL STORY
Dick Stumm and his late wife, Sue, joined Second-Ponce in 1971. Always supportive of the music ministry, Dick has also served as a Deacon and member of the Personnel Committee. Dick maintains an active law practice and enjoys traveling around the world to hear his violist daughter, Jennifer, perform.
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
OFFERTORY Prelude No. 1 in C Major (BWV 846) Bach Anneliese Depenthal, piano
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities.
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
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online 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.
STELLAR: VBS 2023
June 5-9 | 9 a.m.-Noon $25/child | 4 years (by Oct. 1)–Completed 5th grade
The "Stellar" Vacation Bible School at Second-Ponce rockets kids on an out-ofthis-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun! Sign up by Sunday, May 21 at www.spdl.org/vbs.
PASSPORT SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Youth: June 19-24 | Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | $450/student
Children: July 16-19 | Rock Eagle 4-H Center | Eatonton, GA | $375/child
Passport for children and youth are creative discipleship and mission action camps that allow students to explore and grow in faith. Learn more about these camps at www.spdl.org/children and www.spdl.org/youth.
DISCIPLESHIP & WORSHIP
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
APRIL PRAYER FOCUS: CENTERING PRAYER
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing. Find this prayer resource in the Welcome Center or online at www.spdl.org/prayer.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, April 19 | 5 p.m. Fellowship Hall | $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Meatloaf, mac & cheese, salad, and dessert. After supper, Dan Hayes will lead part 1 of Spiritual Disciplines, which will help propel us individually and as a church toward more effectively fulfilling our purpose and mission. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, April 17 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
GUEST PREACHER: REV. DR. OTIS MOSS III
Sunday, April 23 11 a.m. | Sanctuary
We're excited to welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III to our pulpit! He is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, and was recently recognized as one of the “12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World" by Truett Seminary at Baylor.
MISSIONS & COMMUNITY
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
CANNED FRUIT DRIVE FOR TOCO HILLS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
Sunday, April 2–Sunday, April 30 | Collection Bins in the Welcome Center
During the month of April, we're collecting canned fruit for the Toco Hills Community Alliance. Collection bins are in the Welcome Center. Learn more about THCA, a SPdL missions partner, at www.spdl.org/missions.
DATE CHANGE: HEART & SOLE ADULT FITNESS CLASS
Saturday, April 22 | 10:30 a.m. | Community Wellness Center Cost: Free 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.
GHES SPRING FEST
Saturday, April 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Garden Hills Elementary School Garden Hills Elementary School needs volunteers to hang out, staff games and pass out prizes at their upcoming Spring Fest, a fun and popular fundraising event for GHES, a treasured SPdL community partner. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
MAY WMU LUNCH & FELLOWSHIP
Tuesday, May 2 | 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall Cost: $9/person No RSVP
Everyone is invited to join the WMU for their May lunch and fellowship! After a delicious meal, guest speaker Monica Walker will give an update on the family in Guatemala for whom we raised money through the sale of the beaded bird Christmas ornaments. RSVP is not needed for this event.
PRIME TIMERS' TRIP TO THE CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Tuesday, May 9 | Depart at 9:30 a.m. Return Around 2 p.m. Ticket: $10/person | Lunch Cost: Your Meal at The Varsity Prime Timers', our May gathering will be a trip to the Carter Presidential Library followed by lunch at The Varsity. RSVP by Tuesday, May 4 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
CALL FOR GRADUATE INFO
Deadline: Monday, May 8 Graduate Sunday: May 21
Join us for worship on Sunday, May 21 as we celebrate our high school and college graduates! We're so proud of these students and can't wait to see what their futures hold. Help us recognize this awesome achievement by submitting a photo of the graduate, name of high school or university and future plans to Jonathan Hall at jhall@spdl.org. Submission deadline is Monday, May 8.
MONDAY, APRIL 17
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
6:30 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU: Spiritual Disciplines*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth*
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, April 23 After Worship Fellowship Hall & On Zoom
A spring salad lunch will be available for $8/person. On the menu: Choice of chipotle chicken or Caesar chicken salad (a few vegetarian salad options are available) along with dessert and a drink. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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Senior Pastor
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom