WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Finale to Symphony No. 88 Haydn, arr. Isaac SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 281 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling BEECHER
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. John Uldrick
SCRIPTURE Psalm 116:1–2; 12–19 Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications.
People: Because He inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.
Leader: What shall I return to the Lord for all His bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
People: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people.
Leader: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful ones.
People: O Lord, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the child of Your serving girl.
Leader: You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to You a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord.
People: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!
HYMN NO. 486 Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult GALILEE*
ANTHEM Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Nelson Sanctuary Choir; Gracie Sommer, cello; Kathy Farmer, flute; Joy Callaway, piano
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
SCRIPTURE Matthew 9:35–10:8 Bill Gabbard (p. 790–791 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 488 Come, All Christians, Be Committed BEACH SPRING
SERMON Where Does Jesus’ Compassion Send Us? Dr. Hollingsworth
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 18, 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.
A PRAYER FOR FATHER'S DAY Jim Weldon
OFFERTORY Wherever He Leads I’ll Go arr. Walters SPdL Orchestra
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.
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 509 TRUST AND OBEY Trust and Obey
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Jonathan HallDr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken arr. Hustad Verleen Baerg, organ
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
* Hymn 486 sung to alternate tune GALILEE (tune to Hymn 518)
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
OFFERING A PRAYER FOR FATHER'S DAY
Jim Weldon and his wife, Lyn, have two adult children and four grandchildren. He teaches Sunday School in our Kids' Club, volunteers at Vacation Bible School and sings in the Sanctuary choir. A Life Deacon and Second-Ponce member since 2009, Jim has previously served as our Church Treasurer. He is retired from Georgia Power and loves to travel, watch spectator sports and spend time with his grandchildren.
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
Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
Below is this week's post from On Second Thought, the weekly church blog. This month, we're sharing updates from our four councils: Discipleship, Worship, Missions and Community.
Each Sunday, at 11 a.m., we gather for worship and so far, our 2023 services have been full of meaningful highlights like welcoming new members, sharing in the baptisms of new Christians, hearing meaningful personal testimonies, ordaining new Deacons, experiencing Pentecost in multiple languages and celebrating our church ministries like music, children and youth Sundays.
Beautiful sermons have been preached from our pulpit by Dock, John, Allie and Jonathan. And we’ve welcomed guest voices to share God’s word like Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III.
We have had extensive church family participation in worship through Scripture readings and testimonies. This included children and youth, and it is especially joyful to hear them tell their stories.
Looking back, which of these worship services or moments have been a special blessing to you?
And speaking of blessings, our broadcast team helps extend the worship experience beyond our church walls. They produce a livestream of the service every Sunday, broadcasting in real time on YouTube, Livestream and Facebook. The broadcast is replayed the following Sunday at 11 a.m. on the AIB network.
If reading about worship has made you curious about how you can help, check out these volunteer opportunities. By joining our team, you'll gain new skills, meet new people and contribute to the church community in a meaningful way.
• Camera Operators: We have two directly controlled cameras (the ones you see in the balcony) and a few remote-controlled cameras that are managed in the control room. You'll be responsible for ensuring that our broadcast looks great and captures all the key moments of our service. Training will be provided.
• Graphics Managers: You'll be responsible for managing graphics that are displayed at the bottom of the screen during the broadcast, including names, titles and hymn lyrics. Training will be provided.
• Coming Soon: Offering teams are being organized to begin passing the offering plates every Sunday.
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at worship@spdl.org. Thanks for your willingness to be a part of our worship services in so many ways.
P.S. Don’t miss Communion on Sunday, June 25!
MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER AT THE THCA MOBILE PANTRY
DISCIPLESHIP & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, June 21 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Chicken cordon bleu, rice, vegetable, salad, dessert. After supper, we'll conclude The Sacred Journey, a 2-part series related to building community and sharing our stories with one another. Nationwide, the isolation people are feeling points to the truth that we need to be telling our stories to each other and getting to know one another’s faith stories better. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, June 19 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SUPPER & SPDLU "ON THE GO"
Wednesday, June 28 5:30–7 p.m. | CBF of Georgia Meeting and Dinner
Location: Tin Lizzy’s Downtown Atlanta (26 Andrew Young International Blvd NE) | $35/person
Come eat and fellowship with other Baptists from across the state at the CBF of Georgia meeting and dinner! Hear about the ministry and missions opportunities happening at the local level and learn how SPdL can connect and innovate with neighboring congregations. The cost includes a chip & dip appetizer bar, taco bar with all the trimmings, salad and dessert. This event will be in lieu of our normal supper and SPdLU. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
JUNE 2023 PRAYER FOCUS: PRAYING IN COLOR
Praying in Color is meaningful whether there is brief time available or ample space for silence. Former math professor Sybil MacBeth developed her love of doodling and drawing as a unique path to prayer. She recognized that she could use her love of mathematics to embrace an “artistic display of numbers and symbols,” while doodling. Perhaps the most common method of prayer in the protestant church is with eyes closed. However, the practice of Praying in Color connects one’s eyes, hands and heart. Learn more at www.spdl.org/prayer.
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 Tuesday, July 18, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
We celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives. We grieve with those who feel the sting of loss. We pray for those who bear the weight of struggle. We appreciate those who nurture and guide us through every season of life. May God bless you all.
TODAY'S
MESSAGE
Wednesday,
June 28 8:30 a.m.–Noon (then clean up) Toco Hills Community Alliance
Once again, we're honored to have the opportunity to support the food pantry at Toco Hills Community Alliance! THCA is looking for around 5 volunteers (could even be youth or children) to help out at their June 28 mobile pantry. Prep will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by service at 10 and clean up at Noon. If you're interested, reach out to Allie Osborne at aosborne@spdl.org. And check out all of our SPdL volunteer opportunities at www.spdl.org/volunteer.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AT THE PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
Tuesday, July 4 Second-Ponce Front Lawn
The annual Peachtree Road Race is a fun opportunity to engage the community while supporting some of your fellow church members! Come cheer on the racers as they pass Second-Ponce and get the best seat for viewing this popular annual event! We'll have bleachers set up, or you can bring your favorite chair. Don't miss the excitement!
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.
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.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. SPdLU Adult Discipleship*
6 p.m. Activities for Children
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
WEEK AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study*
11 a.m. Worship*
NOTE: There are no Wednesday PM activities for youth in June or July. *Online
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Senior Pastor