WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE All Glory, Laud, and Honor arr. Dunn SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Jonathan HallHYMN NO. 175 All Glory, Laud, and Honor ST. THEODULPH
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Rev.
SCRIPTURE Psalm 118:19–29
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PASTORAL PRAYER Jonathan Hall
SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:1–11 Brendan Hollingsworth (p. 802 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 183 In the Cross of Christ I Glory RATHBUN, ALT.
SERMON Who Is This? Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Allie Osborne Bill GabbardLeader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
Congregation: This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it.
Leader: I thank You that You have answered me and have become my salvation.
Congregation: The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Congregation: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Save us, we beseech You, O Lord! O Lord, we beseech You, give us success!
Congregation: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and He has given us light.
Leader: Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.
Congregation: You are my God, and I will give thanks to You; You are my God, I will extol You. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.
HYMN NO. 188
HALLELUJAH, WHAT A SAVIOR!
“Man of Sorrows!” What a Name
ANTHEM And Can It Be? Forrest Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
OFFERTORY PRAYER Bill Gabbard
OFFERTORY All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. Kirkland
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, conductor
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.
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 178 TOWNEND
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Dr. Hollingsworth
BENEDICTION Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Praeludium # 6 (BWV) 558 Bach Anneliese Depenthal, 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.
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
BEGINNING & ENDING TODAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
• BEGINNING: Canned Fruit Drive: During the month of April, we're collecting canned fruit for the Toco Hills Community Alliance. Collection bins are in the Welcome Center beginning today through Sunday, April 30.
• ENDING: Easter Decor Deadline: Forms are in the Welcome Center. Return them to the church office before leaving SPdL today.
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
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.
CWC SPRING SWING
Tuesday, April 4 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free Event | Free Pickleball Lessons | Taco Bar
Lunch | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Silver Sneakers and Anthem Healthcare have partnered to host this event at the CWC with free pickleball lessons beginning every half hour and prize raffles for those in attendance.
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 to speak. Second-Ponce is honored to have CLA operating from our church campus.
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 to decompress and have a good time together. The cost is your own meal. Let Allie know you're coming by Monday, April 3: aosborne@spdl.org.
PRIME TIMERS' TRIP TO GIBBS GARDENS
Tuesday, April 11 Meet at SPdL at 8:15 a.m. | Return to SPdL Around 3 p.m.
Tour Cost: $20 | Lunch Cost: Your Own Meal
Seniors, let's go to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, Ga. After the tour, we'll have lunch at the home of David and Ivy Anderson before coming home. RSVP 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. 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.
HEART & SOLE ADULT FITNESS CLASS
Saturday, April 15 | 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.
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 students from across the state during Mission Madness April 14-16 in Columbus, Ga. Sign up now at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
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! It's a fun evening including a meal, Bible stories, games and crafts. Register by Wednesday, April 19 at spdl.org/rsvp.
GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING FEST
Saturday, April 22 11 a.m.–2 p.m. GHES Campus
Our treasured community partner, GHES, needs 10 volunteers to hang out, staff games and pass out prizes at their upcoming Spring Fest. If you're interested, contact Allie Osborne to sign up! 404.591.4386 | aosborne@spdl.org.
GUEST PREACHER: REV. DR. OTIS MOSS III
Sunday, April 23 11 a.m. Sanctuary
As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Dr. Moss preaches a prophetic message of love and justice. He was recently recognized as one of the “12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World" by Truett Seminary at Baylor. Don't miss what is sure to be a powerful sermon!
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE
Sunday, April 23 | Noon | Lunch: $8/person Fellowship Hall & 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 vegetarian salad options are available) along withmdessert and a drink. All attendees (in-person or online) should sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp and indicate if you'd like to reserve a meal.
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.
MONDAY, APRIL 3
Noon Maundy Thursday Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
9 a.m. CWC Spring Swing
11 a.m. WMU Lunch & Fellowship
7:15 p.m. Young Adult Dinner
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
No Supper or SPdLU this evening in lieu of Maundy Thursday activities
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
MAUNDY THURSDAY
9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper *Virtual
WEEK AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY,
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior PastorFRIDAY, APRIL 7
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
EASTER 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study* 11 a.m. Worship* Noon Lemonade on the Lawn