WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound George Shearing
Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 215 Rejoice, the Lord Is King DARWALL
WELCOME & INVOCATION
SCRIPTURE Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15
Rev. Allie Osborne
Rev. Jonathan Hall (from the Inclusive Psalter)
Leader: It is a good thing to give thanks to God, and to sing praises to Your Name, O Most High;
People: To tell of Your loving-kindness early in the morning and of Your faithfulness in the night season;
Leader: On the psaltery, and on the lyre, and to the melody of the harp.
People: For You have made me glad by your acts, O God; and I shout for joy because of the works of Your hands.
Leader: Those who are planted in the house of God shall flourish in the courts of our God; They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be green and succulent;
People: That they may show how upright God is, my Rock, in whom there is no fault.
HYMN NO. 581 I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY
ANTHEM In His Hands Osiek Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
A PRAYER FOR FATHER'S DAY Alaina and Heather Hubble
OFFERTORY Prelude on “Deep River” Adolphus Hailstork Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706)
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 16, 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
OLD 100TH
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
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
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 Processional William Mathias Jack Mitchener, organ
OFFERING A PRAYER FOR FATHER'S DAY
Heather Hubble and her husband, Robert, have been members of Second-Ponce since 2010. They are active in family ministries with their children, Alaina and Nathan. Heather is an architect with 18 years of experience in commercial, mixed use, civic and ecclesiastical architecture. She enjoys spending time with her family traveling, camping and hiking. Alaina is a rising 8th grader at Sutton Middle School where she is involved in orchestra and swim team.
The Sanctuary Choir dedicates the flowers on the Communion Table in memory of
DR. CAROLINE "SINA" SINAVAIANA-GABBARD (1946–2024).
Beloved and cherished sister and sister-in-law to Bill and Mary Lynn Gabbard.
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.
• Inclusive Psalter: A translation of the Psalms, compiled by Young Peoples’ Theology, that maintains tradition, eliminates exclusion and welcomes a wide liturgical audience.
• Invocation: The first prayer of the service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship.
• Prime Timers: Prime Timers is the name of our vibrant senior adult ministry.
• 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.
PRIME TIMERS' PICNIC
Tuesday, June 18 Noon | SPdL Green Space Bring Your Own Lunch
Join us as we celebrate National Picnic Day and Iced Tea Month with a BYOL (bring your own lunch) picnic in the church's green space. Iced tea, water, cookies, tables and chairs will be provided. RSVP today and let us know if you need help with a lunch. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp or with Vicki McCaskey in the church office: vmccaskey@spdl.org | 404.591.4344.
HELP DESK FOR REALM & CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Wednesday, June 19 | 4:30–6 p.m. & 7–7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Sunday, June 23 9:30–11 a.m. | Outside of the Library
Have questions about Realm? Unsure what to do with your Clifton Strengths results? Stop by the Help Desk and let Karen Harwell help! She'll be available during two sessions: Wednesday, June 19 and Sunday, June 23. No appointment needed.
SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, June 19 | Supper at 5 p.m.; SPdLU at 6 Fellowship Hall & On Zoom Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child
God gives each of us strengths, and throughout our spiritual journeys, God calls us to use those strengths in our everyday life. In our June SPdLU series, Call Stories, one minister and one member of the SPdL congregation will share the ways and opportunities God called them to use their gifts in everyday life. Wednesday, June 19, we'll hear from Dr. Dock Hollingsworth & Phil Kosnett. Supper Menu: Meatball sub sandwich, pasta salad, green salad and dessert. RSVP by Noon, Monday, June 17, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WOMEN'S SUMMER SOIREE
Thursday, June 27 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Becky Smith’s House | Brookhaven
Ladies, let’s celebrate sweet summertime with a fun evening together! Bring an appetizer or salad to share. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp by Tuesday, June 25.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
Saturday, June 29 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
We’re looking to send a team of 10, Saturday, June 29, to help build a home for an Atlanta-area neighbor. Anyone over the age of 16 can participate. Please note this is an all-day commitment; lunch is provided. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PRIME TIMERS' PEACH TRIP
Tuesday, July 9 | 9:15 a.m.–5:30/6 p.m. | Cost: $20 (peaches are extra)
SPdL seniors, let’s meet in the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m. to hop on the bus and head out on our annual peach trip! We’ll have lunch at Bulloch House and then visit Dickey Farms for a peach packing tour, and our favorites: peach ice cream and hand pies, rocking chairs and fresh peaches for the road.
To secure your spot, bring your $20 (cash or check) to Vicki McCaskey in the church office or register online via credit card at www.spdl.org/give. Select “Prime Timers’ Activity” from the dropdown menu and specify “Peach Trip.”
RECOGNIZE A SPECIAL PERSON OR RELATIONSHIP by dedicating Sunday Sanctuary flowers in their honor or memory
Our beautiful Sanctuary flowers serve as a wonderful opportunity for a family, friend group, Sunday School class, Bible study, civic club or ministry area to honor a loved one or recognize a special occasion. Contact Vicki McCaskey in the church office to reserve your Sunday: vmccaskey@spdl.org | 404.591.4344. The cost is $150 per arrangement.
SUPPORT SUMMER MISSIONS
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 can 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.
IM POR TANT UPDATES & INFORMATION
About the Senior Pastor Transition
In the time since Dock announced his departure, staff and leadership have made note of the frequently asked questions regarding this time of transition. We thank you for your patience as we've spent time in meetings and conversations that have helped us formulate answers. This Tuesday, June 18, we're sending a churchwide email to answer those inquiries as well as share new information about forming our Pastor Search Committee. A hard copy of this packet will also be mailed to SPdL members this week. Please be on the lookout in both your inbox and mailbox.
Changes to our Worship Livestreaming
The video service, Vimeo, has acquired Livestream.com and that means a couple of changes are coming our way. Please note that these changes do not impact YouTube and apply to our Livestream.com account only. Beginning today:
• Livestream.com is now Vimeo.com, and our page at livestream.com/spdl is unavailable.
• Our new page is vimeo.com/spdl and here, we'll stream the 11 a.m. services and house all of our 2024 worship videos for on demand viewing.
If you have questions, or would like to view a service prior to 2024, send us a note to watchus@spdl.org.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, JUNE 17
12 p.m. Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Noon Prime Timers' Picnic
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
4:30 p.m. Realm/Clifton Strengths Help Desk
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)*
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 CONT'D
7 p.m. Realm/Clifton Strengths Help Desk
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:30 a.m. Realm/Clifton Strengths Help Desk
9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study for All Ages
11 a.m. Worship*
*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details)
Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
16, 2024
