WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Oh, How I Love Jesus arr. Cranfill SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 68:32–35 Katie Milam
Leader: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord, Congregation: Who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; and sends forth a voice, a mighty voice.
Leader: Ascribe power to God; Whose majesty is over Israel; Whose strength is in the skies.
Congregation: How wonderful is God in the holy places! The God of Israel giving strength and power to the people! Blessed be God!
HYMN NO. 205 Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing TRURO
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
RECOGNITION OF SPDL YOUTH GRADUATES Jonathan Hall
Avery Anderson
Christopher Fielden
BLESSING OF ALL GRADUATES Meg Rooney
See your bulletin insert for the complete list of graduates from our Second-Ponce family.
Leader: God of truth and knowledge, by Your wisdom we are taught the way and the truth. Bless our graduates as they close this chapter of their lives.
Congregation: We thank You for those who taught and worked beside them, and all who supported them along the way.
Leader: Walk with the graduates as they leave and move forward in life. Take away their anxiety and confusion as they discern their next steps.
Congregation: Strengthen their many talents and skills, give them confidence in the story You unfold, where their time and energy may be used for the good of all people.
Leader: For the graduates, this truly is a day of new beginnings, a time to remember and walk on, and a time to believe what love will bring forth.
Congregation: May they always know that Christ is alive and goes before us, to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings, our God is making all things new.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
MY SPDL STORY
Avery Anderson
HYMN NO. 495 Step by Step STEP BY STEP
PRAYER FOR OUR OFFERING
Calvin Milam
OFFERTORY There’s Something About That Name arr. Kirkland SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
Please place your tithes and offerings in the plate as it passes. You may also give online at www.spdl.org/give. We encourage our guests to put a completed Contact Card in the offering plate.
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
Maria Harle
HYMN NO. 543 Abide With Me EVENTIDE
SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 Lindsey Entrekin (p. 986 in your pew Bible)
SERMON Stay Awake! Jonathan Hall
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 481
Go to the World!
SINE NOMINE
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Alaina Hubble
Abigail Reams
POSTLUDE Postlude in C Purcell Verleen Baerg, organ
Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! We hope you find this hour to be joyful and transformative. Our church has something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have special dinners, small groups and Bible studies. Wednesday evenings, we share Fellowship Supper followed by adult discipleship and ageappropriate activities for children and teens. We hope you'll join us! And 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 and 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 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 of one our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternative plan.
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 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.
SHARING PRAYER REQUESTS
At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. Let us know your prayer needs by filling out a 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 Second-Ponce 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
ANTHEM Sing and Be Not Silent McDonald Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
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
CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR "SWAP MEET" FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP LEADERS
Today After Worship Fellowship Hall | Lunch: Free Sunday School and discipleship leaders are gathering for lunch and a fun, helpful “swap meet” of ideas. RSVP was required.
SPENDING TIME IN COMMUNITY
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Thursday, June 8 | 6:30–9 p.m. Betsy Perkins' Home SPdL women, grab your friends and join us for a fun and relaxing summer soiree! We're excited to restart our women's fellowship at Betsy Perkins' home in Vinings! The meal will be a variety of summer salads, so bring your favorite one to share. RSVP by Monday, June 5, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
YOUNG ADULT JUNE DINNER
Tuesday, June 6 | 7:15 p.m. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Atlanta, GA
Young adults, join us at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen for our monthly dinner and hang out. The cost is your own meal. RSVP by Monday, June 5, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PRIME TIMER'S ANNUAL PEACH TRIP
Thursday, July 20 9:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Bullock House & Fitzgerald Fruits
Cost: $25 (lunch & transportation) Peaches are separate Senior adults and friends, join us for our annual peach trip! We'll depart at 9:45 a.m. for the Bullock House for lunch. Then, we'll head to Fitzgerald Fruit Farm for peaches. RSVP by Monday, July 10, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SERVING & GIVING
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WMU JUNE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, June 6 VBS Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Next month, the WMU is switching things up! Instead of lunch and a speaker, the group will help execute and then enjoy the volunteer appreciation lunch for VBS volunteers. This is a wonderful service opportunity to celebrate those who've worked so hard to make the 2023 Vacation Bible School a success! Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
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.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Did you know that buying groceries at Kroger can yield rewards for SPdL?
The Kroger Community Rewards Program donates to local organizations based on a percentage of the shopping you do every day. All you need is a Shopper's Card and a digital Kroger account. Once you link your Shopper's Card to Second-Ponce, all you have to do is shop and swipe! Get started at www.kroger.com and scroll down to the bottom of the homepage. Then, click "Kroger Community Rewards" listed under Community.
CHILDREN, YOUTH & STUDENTS
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Submission Deadline: Friday, June 2
It's scholarship time again! If you're interested in applying for a SPdL college scholarship, please complete the process no later than Friday, June 2. Find the application and its requirements at www.spdl.org/scholarships or in hard copies at the church office front desk or Welcome Center.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: 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.
GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, May 24 | 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetables and dessert. After supper, enjoy a special SPdLU series celebrating our on-campus partners (organizations operating from Second-Ponce). Learn about the Community Wellness Center (CWC) and discover ways you can connect with their work. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, May 22 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
ON SECOND THOUGHT: THE SECOND-PONCE CHURCH BLOG
Did you know that Second-Ponce publishes a weekly blog? On Second Thought pulls back the curtain on the ministries, events, decisions and opportunities at our church. This month, we're running a special series highlighting our on-campus partners to complement the May SPdLU of the same topic. Read all of our posts at www.spdl.org/onsecondthought.
MAY PRAYER FOCUS: WRITING TO GOD
In times of war, soldiers stay connected with their loved ones by writing letters home. Troops could say “I love you” and “I miss you” in those personal notes. Writing to God is similar to those letters. Since the Lord is our true home, we continue saying, "I love you," but we can also add our sincere cries for help when we write to God. Find this May prayer practice resource in the Welcome Center and online at www.spdl.org/prayer.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Noon Christian Educator "Swap Meet"
MONDAY, MAY 22
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU: Campus Partners Part 4: Community Wellness Center*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth* 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal *Online (Zoom
SUNDAY, MAY 28 9:15
MONDAY, MAY 29
All Day Office Closed for Memorial Day
SOME CALENDAR NOTES
• Wednesday PM activities during VBS (June 7) are cancelled.
• Prime Timers will not have a monthly fellowship in June.
1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 Stay Awake!
TODAY'S MESSAGE Jonathan Hall
Minister of Community & Student Discipleship