WORSHIP OF GOD
PRELU DE Prayer to the Mother of God (from Suite gothique) Léon Boëllmann Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME Rev. Jonathan Hall
INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Hall
HYMN NO. 223 Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA
LITANY Patti George
Leader: God with a mother’s heart, You gather us as Your children. People: You comfort and hold us in Your warm embrace.
Leader: When we hurt, Your arms enfold us. When we are afraid, Your wings protect us. People: When we are hungry, You feed us with the bread of life.
Leader: God with a mother’s heart, Your love surrounds and supports us, in good times and in tough, amid joy and pain, always and everywhere. People: You will never leave nor abandon us.
Leader: God eternal and loving one, God with a mother’s heart, All: We thank You this day, for being part of Your family. Amen.
HYMN NO. 244 Blessed Quietness BLESSED QUIETNESS
SCRIPTURE Revelation 7:9–17 Ty James (p. 999 in your pew Bible)
ANTHEM O Love Hagenberg
Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, piano
OFFERTORY PRAYER Robert Suggs
OFFERTORY W. A. Homilius
Chorale Prelude on Schmuecke dich, O Liebe Seele (Deck thyself, my soul with gladness) Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) OLD 100TH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Children K–5 may leave during this
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Milligan Burroughs Hall
SCRIPTURE Acts 8:26–39 Rev. Allie Osborne (p. 892 in your pew Bible)
SERMON What Is to Prevent Me? Rev. Hall & Rev. Osborne
THE LORD'S SUPPER
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 641 Higher Ground HIGHER GROUND
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Bill Gabbard
BENEDICTION Rev. Hall
CHORAL RESPONSE
A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
POSTLUDE Minuet gothique (from Suite gothique) L. Boëllmann Jack Mitchener, organ
On Mother's Day, the flowers in the Baptistry are given to honor the women who carry life, give love, teach honor and respect, and give us a reason to laugh and cry.
The gracious donor wishes to remain anonymous.
It's a great day to worship & we're glad you're here!
Here's some additional information you may find helpful today.
REQUESTING MORE INFO
Green Pew Card Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. Complete it online at spdl.org/connectcard.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
Restrooms & Water There are restrooms on each floor of the church. Bathrooms with changing tables are on the third floor down from the Fellowship Hall. Restrooms closest to the Sanctuary are near the church office. Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.
Emergency Care & First Aid
Greeters and Bible study leaders can help you receive first aid before worship. If you need help during the service, see one of our uniformed officers just outside of the Sanctuary.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP
You may take your children (newborn–5th grade) to the Kids Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology when kids leave with children's ministry leaders (unless otherwise stated in the Order of Worship). After the service, pick them up in the Kids Club.
JOINING THE CHURCH
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 a member of our ministry team will greet you to begin the process. If you're uncomfortable being in the spotlight, that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, May 11
End of Day Prime Timers' Puzzle Potluck RSVP Due
Monday, May 12
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
Tuesday, May 13
Noon Prime Timers' Puzzle Potluck
Wednesday, May 14
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)
Wednesday, May 14 continued 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, May 18
Graduate Sunday
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:30 a.m. Graduate Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for Children & Adults
11 a.m. Worship*
4:30 p.m. Cost of Poverty Experience