WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
arr. Anderson
Crown Him With Many Crowns SPdL Brass Ensemble
EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
WELCOME & INVOCATION
SERMON
Do Not Be Afraid
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
RESPONSIVE READING
Rev. John Uldrick
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 497 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 194
WORSHIP OF GOD ASSAM
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Dr. Hollingsworth
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
The 12 chimes of our historic church bell celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!
Leader: This is the good news—the grave is empty; Christ is risen. Congregation: Hallelujah! Leader: This is the good news—the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never put it out.
POSTLUDE
Toccata on "Hymn To Joy" Verleen Baerg, organ
arr. Mark Thallander
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! HYMN NO. 207
Low in the Grave He Lay
CHILDREN'S MOMENT ANTHEM
CHRIST AROSE Rev. Allie Osborne Forrest
To the Lamb on the Throne
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Brass Ensemble
PRAYER FOR OUR OFFERING
Bill Gabbard
OFFERTORY
arr. Anderson
Come Thou Almighty King SPdL Brass Ensemble
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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 Children's Building after the service.
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE HYMN NO. 627
Jonathan Hall Matthew 28:1–10
Maria Harle
Victory in Jesus
HARTFORD
(p. 811 in your pew Bible)
An Easter Season Prayer Offered in Movements through Holy Week by the SPdL Pastoral Staff Sunday, April 9 | The Resurrection Easter Sunday from Dr. Dock Hollingsworth God of victory and abundance, We offer our loud and full celebration of your victorious love. Transgressions forgiven. New life promised. Abundance realized. Fear abolished. In Your love, we have been saved. For all of the inheritance that is ours because of the empty tomb, we give thanks. Claim us anew in Your mercy and make us worthy proclaimers of Your love.
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. 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.
Amen.
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.
The flowers in the Baptistry and on the Communion Table are given in honor of
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.
Sandra B. McNeil for her birthday. They are given by Mrs. Georgia B. Holcomb, Mrs. Cathryn B. Smith & Mrs. Carolyn B. Severson.
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