Order of Worship 6/25/23

WORSHIP OF GOD

WORSHIP OF GOD

Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

PRELUDE

Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Mendelssohn

Allegro Maestoso Verleen Baerg, organ

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 307

LASST UNS ERFREUEN All Creatures of Our God and King

WELCOME & INVOCATION (THE LORD'S PRAYER)

Rev. Allie Osborne

Our Father, Which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 86:1–10; 16–17

WORSHIP OF GOD

OFFERTORY

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) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

OLD 100TH

PASTORAL PRAYER

Jonathan Hall

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.

Romans 6:1b–11

SERMON

Dr. Dock Hollingsworth A Sermon on Sin for Those Who Still Believe in It

THE LORD'S SUPPER

People: Preserve my life, for I am devoted to You; save Your servant who trusts in You.

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 641

Leader: For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on You. People: Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication.

Higher Ground

HIGHER GROUND

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Dr. Hollingsworth

BENEDICTION

Dr. Hollingsworth Wondrous Love

Verleen Baerg, organ

Young

People: There is none like You among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like Yours.

Leader: All the nations You have made shall come and bow down before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.

People: For You are great and do wondrous things; You alone are God. Leader: Turn to me and be gracious to me; give Your strength to Your servant; save the child of Your serving girl.

People: Show me a sign of Your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame, because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

HYMN NO. 504 ANTHEM

I Am Thine, O Lord Canticle of Care Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano

MY SPDL STEWARDSHIP STORY

I AM THINE Page David Anderson

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

Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.

POSTLUDE

Leader: In the day of my trouble I call on You, for You will answer me.

GERMANY

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Leader: Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

People: Gladden the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

Eddie Applegate

(p. 917 in your pew Bible)

HYMN NO. 657

Leader: You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to You do I cry all day long.

Frescobaldi

Toccata Verleen Baerg, organ

SCRIPTURE

Jonathan Hall

Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

SHARING HIS SPDL STEWARDSHIP STORY David Anderson and his wife, Ivy, have been active members of Second-Ponce for over 40 years. Currently, he serves as President of the Sanctuary Choir and Chair of the Planned Gifts Committee. David's previous committee service includes the Personnel and Ridgecrest Lodge Committees and chairing the Board of Deacons and the Stewardship, Planned Gifts and Finance Committees. His devotion to God and love for our church also led him to serve as a Sunday School Director. David and Ivy have two grown children, Whitney and Clay.

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 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

IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH AFTER WORSHIP REALM HELP DESK After Worship | Outside of the Heritage Room Have questions? Need an account or photo made? Want to know how to check your contributions online? Stop by the Realm Help Desk to talk to Karen Harwell.

MISSIONS COUNCIL UPDATE Below is an excerpt from this week's post from On Second Thought. Each Wednesday in June, we're sharing updates from our four councils. This week, catch up with the Missions Council.

The Missions Council has spent the first half of 2023 focused on engaging the congregation and community and supporting our valued missions partners. Here's a snapshot of those goals in action: • We were thrilled to have Rev. Allie Osborne join the Missions Council as our staff liaison. Her calling to missions service and engagement were immediately evident and we're grateful to have her creativity and passion on our team.

• A team of 10 SPdL members participateed in the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger 5k Run/ Walk (Even on a wet and cold Sunday afternoon!).

• To support the Toco Hills Community Alliance, we held a canned goods drive in April. We collected 250 cans of fruit and—this was an expected divine opportunity—one of the students from the Collective Learning Academy (an on-campus partner) delivered them for us.

• We continued our work as an Encourager Church for Janee and Hary Angel, missionaries serving refugees in Belgium. This included exploring the possibility of offering an international mission trip to visit them and participate in their work. You can read about our role as an Encourager Church at www.spdl.org/missions.

• In support of Garden Hills Elementary School, our neighborhood education partner, SPdL members volunteered at their annual Spring Festival and provided an end-of-the-year lunch for the teachers and staff.

• Our church's many missions endowments distributed much needed funds to 11 missions partners.

• In just a couple of weeks (leaving July 8), a group of 15 members will be going to Miami to work with our friends at Touching Miami with Love (TML). This is our seventh year serving the children, families and staff of this wonderful organization.

Read the complete Missions Council Update blog at www.spdl.org/onsecondthought.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER AT THE THCA MOBILE PANTRY Wednesday, June 28 | 8:30 a.m.–Noon (then clean up) Once again, we're honored to have the opportunity to support the food pantry at Toco Hills Community Alliance! 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.

SPDL RIDES A New Ministry Opportunity from the Community Council A team of volunteer drivers is now available to provide non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments on weekdays. This service is provided by church members for church members. Rides may be scheduled Monday-Friday with a minimum of 48 hours’ advance notice.

To request a ride, fill out an online form with information about you and your appointment so we can try to match you with an available driver: www.spdl.org/rider.

Anyone unable to complete the online form may contact the church office for help (404.266.8111).

If you are interested in serving on our drive team: www.spdl.org/driver.

IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH SHARING IN COMMUNITY All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online 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.

Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.

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!

WELCOME

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.

TO WORSHIP June 25, 2023

GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP 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.

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.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 12 p.m.

Realm Help Desk

THURSDAY, JULY 29 8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 5 p.m.

Supper & SPdLU "On the Go"

at the CBF of Georgia State

Meeting and Dinner 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Note: All activities except for choir rehearsal are canceled for this night.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 9:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study* 11 a.m.

Worship*

*Online (Zoom or YouTube video) and in person

REMINDER: Wednesday night activities (Fellowship Supper, SPdLU and children & youth gatherings) are paused during July for summer break. Choir members have received a summer rehearsal schedule from Bill.

TODAY'S MESSAGE

A Sermon on Sin for Those Who Still Believe in It Romans 6:1b–11

Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Senior Pastor

Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org Facebook & Instagram: @secondponce