WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Welcome to Music Ministry Sunday: Making a Joyful Noise to the Lord Offered by the Second-Ponce Music Ministry
Please stand during songs denoted with an *.
PRELU DE Brethren, We Have Met to Worship arr. Pope SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME & INVOCATION Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
*HYMN NO. 340 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name DIADEM
HYMN MEDLEY I
NO. 285 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA
NO. 69 Children of the Heavenly Father
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
*NO. 609 Wonderful Grace of Jesus WONDERFUL GRACE
SCRIPTURE Philippians 2:1–11 Jeanne Williams (p. 954 in your pew Bible)
ANTHEM My Jesus, I Love Thee arr. Sjolund Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano; Kathy Farmer, flute
MY SPDL STORY Earle Moore
OFFERTORY The Church’s One Foundation arr. Kirkland SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
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 7, 2023 at 11 a.m.
HANDBELL MEDLEY Gay Sara, handbells
SCRIPTURE Psalm 71:17–23 Lynn Handley (p. 463–464 in your pew Bible)
HYMN MEDLEY II
NO. 641 Higher Ground HIGHER GROUND
NO. 573 It Is Well with My Soul VILLE DU HAVRE *NO. 323 How Great Thou Art HOW GREAT THOU ART
MUSICAL MEDITATION Sinfonia Telemann SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL MEDITATION This Is the Way Schwoebel Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
Composed to honor the 50th Wedding Anniversary of our former pastor, Rev. Dr. W. David Sapp, and his wife Linda
HYMN NO. 619 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine ASSURANCE
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11 a.m.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
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
Bill Gabbard
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue Vincent Lubeck Verleen Baerg, organ
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
SCRIPTURE Colossians 3:12–17 Alex McDonald (p. 958 in your pew Bible)
SHARING HIS SPDL STORY
Earle and his wife, Janice, both natives of Virginia, joined Second-Ponce over a year ago. Earle is active in the Sanctuary Choir after having sung for years in his church choir back home. After serving as an Army doctor, he settled in Chase City, Virginia, a small town in rural Southside and practiced for forty years as a family physician. After retiring, the Moores moved to Atlanta to be near their daughters, Tiffany and Joy, and their families to include Rick Duerr, grandsons Jack and Charlie and Chris Fratto and grandson Beau.
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
DEADLINES TOMORROW CALL FOR GRADUATE INFO
Deadline: Monday, May 8 Graduate Sunday: May 21
Join us for worship on Sunday, May 21, as we celebrate our high school and college graduates! We're so proud of these students and can't wait to see what their futures hold. Help us recognize their awesome achievements by submitting a photo of your graduate, the name of their high school or university and any future plans to Jonathan Hall at jhall@spdl.org. Deadline is Monday, May 8.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, May 10 | 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Chicken enchiladas, rice, beans, chips & dip, salad and dessert. After supper, enjoy a special SPdLU series celebrating our on-campus partners (organizations operating from Second-Ponce). Learn about the Collective Learning Academy (CLA) and discover ways you can connect with their work. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, May 8 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
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.
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 camps for children and youth are creative discipleship and mission action experiences that allow students to explore and grow in faith. Learn more about these camps at www.spdl.org/children and www.spdl.org/youth.
GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
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.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR "SWAP MEET" FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP LEADERS
Sunday, May 21 After Worship Fellowship Hall Lunch: Free
Join us for a fun and helpful “swap meet” to exchange ideas and grow together as discipleship leaders. We’ll begin with a delicious lunch of chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, salad, rolls and strawberry shortcake. Then, John Uldrick will facilitate our “swap meet” of ideas and expertise. The cost of the meal is free as a gesture of gratitude for your dedication to our congregation. RSVP by Thursday, May 18 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.
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.
SPENDING TIME IN COMMUNITY
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
COMING UP: GEORGIA BOY CHOIR CONCERT
Friday, May 12 | 7 p.m. SPdL Sanctuary | Cost: $10 The Second-Ponce Music Ministry is excited to host the Georgia Boy Choir Spring Concert! Purchase tickets at www.georgiaboychoir.org/events.
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.
SAVE THE DATE: PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
Tuesday, July 4 Second-Ponce Front Lawn
Come cheer on the racers as they pass Second-Ponce, and get the best seat for viewing this popular annual event! Put this summer tradition on your calendar and stay tuned for details.
PRIME TIMER'S ANNUAL PEACH TRIP
Thursday, July 20 | 9:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Bullock House & Fitzgerald Fruits
Senior adults and friends, join us for our annual peach trip! We'll depart at 9:45 a.m. for the Bullock House where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, we'll head to Fitzgerald Fruit Farm to pick and eat the best peaches of the season. RSVP by Monday, July 10, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, MAY 8
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due End of Day Graduate Info Due
TUESDAY, MAY 9
9:30 a.m. Prime Timer's Trip to Carter Library and Lunch
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6 p.m. SPdLU: Campus Partners Part 2* 6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth*
SUNDAY, MAY 14
