WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Crown Him With Many Crowns arr. Anderson SPdL Brass Ensemble
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 194 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
WELCOME & INVOCATION
RESPONSIVE READING
Leader: This is the good news—the grave is empty; Christ is risen.
Congregation: Hallelujah!
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
SERMON Do Not Be Afraid
Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 497 ASSAM
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
EASTER HYMN
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Rev. John Uldrick
Leader: This is the good news—the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never put it out.
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 CHRIST AROSE
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
Rev. Allie Osborne
ANTHEM To the Lamb on the Throne Forrest Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Brass Ensemble
PRAYER FOR OUR OFFERING
Bill Gabbard
OFFERTORY Come Thou Almighty King arr. Anderson SPdL Brass Ensemble
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities.
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
Jonathan Hall
SCRIPTURE Matthew 28:1–10 Maria Harle (p. 811 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 627 Victory in Jesus HARTFORD
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
Dr. Hollingsworth
The 12 chimes of our historic church bell celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!
POSTLUDE Toccata on "Hymn To Joy" arr. Mark Thallander Verleen Baerg, organ
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. Amen.
The flowers in the Baptistry and on the Communion Table are given in honor of Sandra B. McNeil
for her birthday. They are given by Mrs. Georgia B. Holcomb, Mrs. Cathryn B. Smith & Mrs. Carolyn B. Severson.
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
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
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
AFTER WORSHIP: LEMONADE ON THE LAWN
Join us after worship for Lemonade on the Lawn. It's a wonderful time of celebration and fellowship!
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.
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.
PRIME TIMERS' TRIP TO GIBBS GARDENS
Tuesday, April 11 | 8:15 a.m.–3 p.m. | Tour: $20 | Lunch Cost: Your Own Meal Seniors, let's enjoy the beauty of God's creation together during a trip 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.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, April 12 | 5 p.m. Fellowship Hall | $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Spaghetti & meat sauce, garlic bread, salad & dessert. Voices of Love, an all-female, acapella group that has been singing at the bedside of Atlanta's dying for 12 years, will lead us for SPdLU. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, April 10 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.
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.
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.
GHES SPRING FEST
Saturday, April 22 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Garden Hills Elementary School
Garden Hills Elementary School needs 10 volunteers to hang out, staff games and pass out prizes at their upcoming Spring Fest. This is a fun and popular fundraising event for GHES, a treasured SPdL community partner. If you're interested, sign up 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.
HAPPENING AT SECOND-PONCE
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SPRING CHURCH IN CONFERENCE
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.
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.
GEORGIA BOY CHOIR CONCERT
Friday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | SPdL Sanctuary Cost: TBA
The Second-Ponce Music Ministry is excited to host the Georgia Boy Choir Spring Concert! Filled with excerpts from their tour repertoire, old favorites, new hits and more, this concert is one you don't want to miss! Put this event on your calendar and stay "tuned" for more details.
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.
BE A MIAMI MISSION TRIP SHAREHOLDER
Second-Ponce is sending a mission team to Miami July 8-15, and they need our support! There are ways you can serve alongside them before and during their trip. Learn more about the opportunities to help "prep, pay and pray" at www.spdl.org/missions.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Noon Lemonade on the Lawn
MONDAY, APRIL 10
10 a.m. RCA Volunteer Session
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
8:15 a.m. Prime Timers' Trip to Gibbs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU: Voices of Love*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth*
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
*Virtual and In Person
FRIDAY,
He lives!
Christ Jesus lives today!
HAPPY EASTER!
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor Matthew 28:1–10 Do Not Be Afraid TODAY'S
SUNDAY, APRIL
