WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Come Thou Fount (from Jupiter) Holst, arr. Breeze Katerina Rakestraw, viola; Joy Callaway, piano
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 52 O Worship the King LYONS
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
SCRIPTURE Psalm 104:24–34, 35b Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
Congregation: Yonder is the sea, great and wide; creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great.
Leader: There go the ships, and Leviathan that You formed to sport in it.
Congregation: These all look to You to give them their food in due season; when You give to them, they gather it up; when You open your hand, they are filled with good things.
Leader: When You hide Your face, they are dismayed; when You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
Congregation: When You send forth Your spirit, they are created; and You renew the face of the ground.
Leader: May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works— Who looks on the earth and it trembles, Who touches the mountains and they smoke.
Congregation: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
Leader: May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
Congregation: Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
HYMN NO. 14 Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA
ANTHEM Come, Holy Spirit Martin Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
A PRAYER FOR OUR OFFERING Bill Gabbard
OFFERTORY Ständchen (“Serenade”) Schubert, arr. McInnes
Katerina Rakestraw, viola; Joy Callaway, piano
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities. Note that the offering plates are now located at the front and back entrances to the Sanctuary.
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.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PASTORAL PRAYER
SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1–11 (p. 885 in your pew Bible)
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Dr. Hollingsworth
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Readers will first share Scripture in another language, then the English translation will follow.
Verse 1: Jim Smith German Verse 2–3: Phil Kosnett| Turkish Verse 4–5: Alison Kosnett| Russian Verse 6: Janet Hancock| Spanish Verse 7: Patti George | French Verse 8: Becky Smith | Italian Verse 9-10: Bill Gabbard | Samoan Verse 11: Rev. Allie Osborne |Greek
HYMN NO. 332 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON
SERMON A Spirit of Unity Dr. Hollingsworth
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
Dr. Hollingsworth
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Postlude on “Festal Song” Young 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.
ABOUT OUR GUEST MUSICIAN, KATERINA RAKESTRAW
Today, we welcome Atlanta native and gifted performer and teacher Katerina Rakestraw as our guest musician. You may recognize her as a member of the SPdL Orchestra for the last ten years. Her passion for music led to formal training where she received both bachelor and master degrees in music performance at Converse College (2007) and Georgia State University (2009) respectively.
A founding member of The Atlanta Trio and professional performer for 24 years, Katrina has played around the southeast with many regional symphonies. She coordinates music for countless special events and community service opportunities and has taught viola and violin to students of all ages for 22 years.
In her free time, Katerina enjoys reading, ceramics, watching sports, working out and participating in trivia competitions.
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
ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PARTICIPATION
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, May 31 | 5 p.m. Fellowship Hall $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. After supper, enjoy a special SPdLU series celebrating our on-campus partners (organizations operating from Second-Ponce). Learn about Day1 and discover ways you can connect with their work. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, May 29 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
APPLY FOR A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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.
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.
VBS FAMILY DAY
Sunday, June 11 During & After Worship Sanctuary & the CWC
Don't miss VBS Family Day Sunday, June 11! Our precious children from Vacation Bible School will participate in worship and then, all VBS kids, volunteers and their families will gather at the CWC for lunch and fun activities! RSVP not required.
PASSPORTKIDS
July 16–19 Rock Eagle 4-H Center | Eatonton, GA | $375/child
PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp filled with fun faith-building programming and hands-on missions education. Here, your students will discover God’s love and practice being followers of Jesus through an active schedule of Bible studies, programming rooted in Scripture, hands-on missions, recreation and worship in an intimate, low-pressure experience aimed at equipping children for a lifetime of faith. PASSPORTkids adds to the ultimate childhood camp experience by including games, music, parties, a night market and a variety show. Register by Thursday, June 1 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PRAYER
FINAL WEEK: 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. Find this May prayer practice resource in the Welcome Center and online at www.spdl.org/prayer.
ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SERVICE
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.
FOR GOOD MEASURE
The busyness of summer can take us away from church activities, and in turn, can lead to a decline in giving. Church ministries and expenses don't take a vacation, so for good measure, we're asking you to make continued giving a summer priority. There are a variety of ways you can set up your gifts to post automatically each month, from setting up a recurring donation to submitting post dated checks to the church office. Learn more at www.spdl.org/give.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for new ways to connect with Second-Ponce? Want to answer a new call God has placed on your life? Have a skill set you think our church ministries could use? Check out the list of volunteer opportunities at www.spdl.org/volunteer. There is a variety of needs for all skill sets and schedules. Contact information is included making it easy to sign up or ask questions.
MONDAY, MAY 29
All Day Office Closed for Memorial Day
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU: Campus Partners Part 5: Day1*
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth*
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
*Online (Zoom or YouTube video) and in person
SUMMER CALENDAR NOTES
WEEK AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
End of Day College Scholarship Applications Due
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study* 11 a.m. Worship*
