WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
SPdL Brass Quartet; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 194
Marcello/arr. Smith
Sanborn
Christ is Risen
EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Dr. Joshua Scott
RESPONSIVE READING
Rev. John Uldrick
Leader: This is the good news—the grave is empty; Christ is risen. Congregation: Hallelujah!
Leader: This is the good news—once we were no people; now we are God’s people. Congregation: Hallelujah! Leader: Christ is our peace, the indestructible peace we now share with each other. Congregation: Hallelujah! John 20:1–18
Rev. Uldrick
(p. 882–883 in your pew Bible)
CHILDREN'S SERMON ANTHEM
Rev. Allie Osborne The Day of Resurrection
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Instrumental Ensemble
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Shelton Ridge Love
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship. Parents, please pick up your children in room C-305 of the Kids' Club after the service.
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Acts 10:34–43
(p. 895 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 627 SERMON
Leader: This is the good news—the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never put it out. Congregation: Hallelujah!
SCRIPTURE
WORSHIP OF GOD
Victory in Jesus
Everyone Who Believes in Him Receives Forgiveness
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 497 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Bill Gabbard
HARTFORD Dr. Hollingsworth
ASSAM
Dr. Hollingsworth
BENEDICTION When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Verleen Baerg, organ
Dale Wood
On direction, congregation join in singing with these words: Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! The round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that has no end. OFFERTORY TESTIMONY & PRAYER
Dr. Karen Harwell
OFFERTORY
Handel/arr. Smith
The Rejoicing
SPdL Brass Quartet; Richard Rogers, director
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
New members who joined Second-Ponce after March 2020, as well as those wishing to join today, are invited to come down front at this time.
POSTLUDE
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.
HOW TO JOIN
(Verse 1)
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
WORSHIP OF GOD
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 how by filling out a prayer request on the back of the pew rack card. You can drop it in the offering plate located in the Narthex or give it to a member of the Second-Ponce 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.
LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. Karen Harwell, a member since 2007, works on staff on special projects in support of the ministries of Second-Ponce. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology, she is the editor of our annual Advent devotional, creator of various hands-on prayer experiences and writer of our recent Lenten emails. She has served previously as a rotating Sunday School teacher, an active Deacon, in the Sanctuary Choir, and as team-lead for the Teaching Team, among other things.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist Joy Callaway, Pianist Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Community and Children's Discipleship Ernesto Lima Parets, Music Ministry Intern
Jeff Miller, Church Administrator Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Dr. Joshua Scott, Associate Pastor Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH LEMONADE ON THE PLAZA Today | After Worship | SPdL Plaza Everyone is invited out to the Plaza after worship to enjoy refreshments, fellowship and photos with our beautiful, flowered cross. FELLOWSHIP SUPPER Wednesday, April 20 | 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall We'll enjoy good food and good company during Fellowship Supper! Main line menu: Roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls & dessert; Kid's line: Hot dogs. RSVP to Tiffany Baumstark at tbaumstark@spdl.org by Noon on Monday, April 18.
ECCLESIASTES: CURMUDGEON, CRANK OR SAGE Wednesdays, April 20 & 27, May 4, 11 & 18 | 6 p.m. In person & online | Fellowship Hall We're excited for this SPdLU Bible study of Ecclesiastes! Our guest for this series is Dr. Greg DeLoach, Dean of the McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta. Here's a five-week breakdown: • Week 1 – Introduction • Week 2 – The Big Questions for the BIG Quest • Week 3 – Learning to Tell Time • Week 4 – The Quest for Good • Week 5 – Gray Hair, Few Teeth, BIG Smile Find the Zoom link at www.spdl.org/faithresources. CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Sunday, April 24 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall & Zoom SPdL members are encouraged to attend our April Church in Conference. For those attending in person, a light lunch will be available for $5/person. RSVP to Tiffany Baumstark at tbaumstark@spdl.org by Thursday, April 21.
GRADUATE SUNDAY Sunday, May 1 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary Join us for worship on Sunday, May 1 as we celebrate our high school and college graduates! We're so proud of these students and their hard work! Submit graduate photos and info to Joshua Scott at jscott@spdl.org by Monday, April 25.
SENIOR ADULT CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH & TOUR Monday, May 2 | 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Transportation provided) Cost: Your lunch at the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House SPdL seniors and friends, meet us at SPdL Monday, May 2 for a Chick-fil-A lunch and Support Center tour! We'll start with lunch at the Dwarf House restaurant and then tour the Support Center which includes the Chick-fil-A history and car museums and Truett’s office. Then, we'll take a quick shuttle ride to see new product development in "The Kitchen" and visit "The Nest," the Chick-fil-A training center. RSVP by Monday, April 25 to Vicki McCaskey at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH MAY WMU FELLOWSHIP Tuesday, May 3 | 11 a.m. | Fellowship Hall Join us Tuesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. for the May WMU Fellowship! Our guest speaker will be Rev. John Uldrick, Second-Ponce's new Associate Pastor. We'll enjoy good food, a good speaker and good fellowship! RSVP to Vicki McCaskey in the church office at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.
UNDER THE SEA AT THE KIDS' CLUB Friday, May 6 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | $15/child | Ages 0–5th Grade Come make a splash in the Kids' Club! Our theme is Under the Sea: God's Love is Deeper than the Ocean. We'll have a yummy dinner, play games, make crafts, hear a Bible story and watch a movie! Space is limited to 40 children. Sign up by Wednesday, May 4 at www.spdl.org/children. Reach out to Allie Osborne at aosborne@spdl.org if you have questions. CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC ON THE PLAZA Sunday, May 15 | After Worship | On the Plaza Stay after worship on Sunday, May 15 for a church-wide picnic lunch on the plaza! We'll provide fried chicken, drinks, paper products and utensils and we're asking our church family to bring your favorite salads, breads, sides and desserts. No sign up needed. Just bring yourself, your loved ones and some good food to share! UKRAINE RELIEF Second-Ponce continues to offer opportunities for prayer and financial support to aid in Ukraine relief. Visit www.spdl.org/ ukraine for a list of specific ways you can pray for the Ukrainian people and links to direct giving.
Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP April 17, 2022
HAPPY EASTER! TODAY'S MESSAGE Everyone Who Believes in Him Receives Forgiveness Acts 10:34–43
THIS WEEK: AT A GLANCE MONDAY, APRIL 18 6:30 p.m. Deacons' Meeting** TUESDAY, APRIL 19 7 p.m. College/Young Adult Zoom* 9 p.m. Parents Connect* WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6 p.m. SPdLU: Ecclesiastes** 6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth** 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, APRIL 21 3 p.m. Senior Adult Zoom*
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Kids' Club** 9:45 a.m. Refuge Youth Gathering** 11 a.m. Worship** and Childcare Noon Church in Conference** 6:45 p.m. 4 & 5 Live (For 4th & 5th Graders)
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Senior Pastor
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org Facebook & Instagram: @secondponce
*Virtual Only | ** Virtual and In Person.