WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Every Time I Feel the Spirit arr. Richard Elliott
Jack Mitchener, organ
CALL TO WORSHIP A Litany for Pentecost
Anneliese Depenthal: Our God—we, Your people, stand ready and open to receive the flame of Your Spirit.
Congregation: Give us the ability to speak Your truth so that others may hear.
Anneliese Depenthal (German): Komm, Geist der Wahrheit, erfülle unsere Herzen.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of Truth, fill our hearts.
Valeria Milam (Portuguese): Venha, Espírito de Vida, mude nossos corações.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of Life, change our hearts.
George Volkert (Latin): Veni, Sancte Spiritus, molli nostra cordia.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of Love, soften our hearts.
Bill Gabbard (Samoan): Afio mai, Agaga o le faamoemoe, faamalolo i o matou loto.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of Hope, heal our hearts.
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth (Spanish): Ven, Espíritu de Fe, fortalece nuestros corazones.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of Faith, strengthen our hearts.
Alison Kosnett (Russian): Pridi, Duh Bozhij, vselis' v nashi serdca.
Congregation (English translation): Come, Spirit of God, move in our hearts.
Alison Kosnett: Our God—we, Your people, celebrate the mystery of Your never-ending love.
Congregation: Amen.
HYMN NO. 246 The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA
WELCOME & INVOCATION
RECOGNITION & BLESSING OF THE GRADUATES
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11 a.m.
WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE"
FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here! Settle in for a transformative and joyful hour of worship. We'd love to be helpful in your faith journey. There's a green card in the pew rack—I'm New Here—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 calls, emails or requests. Engagement with us will be at your own pace; we just want to know who you are and how we can pray for you.
FOR GUESTS WE KNOW & CHURCH MEMBERS
Rev. Allie Osborne
HYMN NO. 243 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart MORECAMBE
SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1–12
Blake Fielden (p. 885 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
The Coming of the Lord’s Great and Glorious Day
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 241 MANNA Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Bill Gabbard
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Every Time I Feel the Spirit arr. Marianne Kim Jack Mitchener, organ
The flower arrangements on the Communion Table and in the Baptistry are given in honor of the
SECOND-PONCE DE LEON BAPTIST CHURCH CLASS OF 2024 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS by their parents and families.
Welcome back to church! Your presence is part of what makes Sundays at Second-Ponce so wonderful. If you're a guest who's ready to take the next step or a church member who wants to deepen your involvement, fill out the red pew card—I'm a Regular—and drop it in the offering plate. Let us know how we can help.
MORE GOOD STUFF
EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL
We're pulling back the curtain on some experiences and words you'll encounter today.
• Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship.
• Invocation: The first prayer of the service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship.
• Litany: In Christian worship, litany is a form of prayer consisting of a series of petitions to God.
• SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl."
• SPdLU: An acronym for Second-Ponce de Leon University, our Wednesday evening time of adult discipleship.
• TML: Touching Miami with Love, or TML, guides children and youth spiritually, intellectually and emotionally through special programming for underserved communities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Part of our work as their mission partner includes a yearly trip to TML to lead a week of summer camp.
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 and Kids Worship for babies–5th grade. You may take your children 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). After worship, pick them up in the Kids’ Club.
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 a member of our ministry team will greet you with warmth and joy. If you're uncomfortable being "in the spotlight," but still want to join–that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Getty, arr. McDonald Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
ENCOURAGING OUR GRADUATES
Let's keep the celebration going! Enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade in the Welcome Center as you peruse the graduate displays and chat with students.
SIGN UP DEADLINE TODAY | PASSPORT CAMP FOR YOUTH
June 23–28 Completed 6th–12th Grade Converse University Spartanburg, SC | $450/Student Register by May 19
PASSPORT is a creative discipleship and mission action camp that allows students to have a varied camp experience, explore their passions and grow in their faith journey. Along with small group Bible studies led by Passport teams, your students will experience afternoon activities that engage their faith and give them the opportunity to deepen their faith and serve others through local mission engagement. Sign up now at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
Wednesday, May 22 Supper at 5 p.m.; SPdLU at 6 Fellowship Hall & On Zoom Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth continues our May discipleship series: The Parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Join us Wednesday, May 22 for Parables of Discipleship. On the Fellowship Supper menu: Sloppy Joes, potato wedges, fruit, salad and dessert. RSVP by Noon, Monday, May 20 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL & BREAKFAST
Sunday, May 26 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. Fellowship Hall RSVP not required
Let's gather together for a time of fellowship over tasty breakfast treats and enjoy a joint Bible study lesson led by Jim Smith. Don't have a usual class on Sunday mornings? Now is a great time to jump in! There will be a dial-in option for this combined class, so those who cannot attend will be able to participate by phone.:
• Dial 404.591.4420
• At the prompt, enter: 2715
• At the name prompt, say your name and then press #
YOUTH TRIP TO TOP GOLF
Wednesday, May 29 Meet at SPdL at 2 p.m. | Pick up from SPdL at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for Top Golf first-timers; Free for those who have been before Hey youth, let's go to Top Golf! Meet at SPdL at 2 p.m. for a bus ride to Top Golf Midtown. We'll return to the church at 4:30 p.m. Bring money for snacks if you wish. Sign up here by Sunday, May 26. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 31
SPdL college scholarship applications are available for pick up in the Welcome Center or downloaded using the link from The Signal emails. Please note there will not be an online Google form this year. Detailed submission instructions can be found on the application form. Be sure to carefully read page 1 before starting; additional information has been added to each page this year. If you have questions or problems, email scholarships@spdl.org.
YOUTH POOL DAY
Sunday, June 2 | 12-3 p.m. | Garden Hills Pool (335 Pine Tree Dr NE) | Cost: $5 After worship on Sunday, June 2, youth will walk as a group to the Garden Hills pool for a fun afternoon together. A pizza lunch will be provided, but bring $5 for pool entry. Parents can pick up their students at the pool. No RSVP required.
YOUNG ADULT DINNER
Tuesday, June 4 | Ponce City Market | Meet at SPdL to carpool Young adults, meet at SPdL at 6:50 p.m. to carpool to Ponce City Market for dinner on Tuesday, June 4. The food hall at PCM has plenty of food options, so come hungry! The cost is your own meal. RSVP not required.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY
Sunday, June 9 During & After Worship
Join us as we close Vacation Bible School week with Children’s Sunday! Our precious kiddos will lead us in worship, and after the service, we’ll celebrate the day with a childhood favorite: popsicles on the Plaza!
LIFE LINE SCREENING
Friday, June 14 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Cost: $149 Life Line Screening provides valuable health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease offering early detection and peace of mind. Their "Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package" includes four critical screenings: Stroke/carotid artery plaque, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up for your time slot at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP NEEDS YOU
Each year, Second-Ponce sends a team of church members to lead a week of summer camp at Touching Miami with Love. Those who are unable to attend have become supporters by committing to pray for the experience and/or donating funds for our team's airfare and hotel stay. If you're interested in making a financial donation, there are 3 easy ways to contribute:
• Visit www.spdl.org/give and select "TML Trip" from the fund dropdown menu.
• Complete an offering envelope and drop your donation in the offering plate.
• Scan the QR code or use the locked drop box at the TML display in the Welcome Center.
Note: If you're donating by check, please put "TML Trip" in the memo line.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, MAY 19
12 p.m. Lemonade & Graduate Displays in the Welcome Center
MONDAY, MAY 20
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Noon Prime Timers' Spring Fling
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
5 p.m. Realm Help Desk
Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
May 19, 2024
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 CONTINUED
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)*
7 p.m. Realm Help Desk
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MAY 26
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:30 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday School & Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study for Children & Youth
11 a.m. Worship*
*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details)
Congratulations, students! GRADUATE SUNDAY
WELCOME TO Sunday WORSHIP
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH
Second-Ponce Worship Team JOY CALLAWAY Pianist BILL GABBARD Minister of Music REV. JONATHAN HALL Minister of Community & Student Discipleship DR. JACK MITCHENER Organist REV. ALLIE OSBORNE Minister of Missions & Children's Discipleship RICHARD ROGERS Director of Orchestra COMMUNITY DISCIPLESHIP MISSIONS Joyful Dynamic Intentional Focused WORSHIP Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org | FB, IG & YT: @secondponce AFTER WORSHIP CALENDAR CONTINUED Acts 2:1–12 TODAY'S MESSAGE Dr. Dock Hollingsworth | Senior Pastor The Coming of the Lord’s Great SUPPER & SPDLU
We're glad you're here!
DR. DOCK HOLLINGSWORTH Senior Pastor
UP
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COMING
ON
CALENDAR
MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY
The original art featured to the left was created by Rev. Jonathan Hall as a gift to each member of Second-Ponce's Class of 2024. and Glorious Day
