WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE God Bless America arr. McLean SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706)
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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
WELCOME &
SCRIPTURE Psalm 89:1–4; 15–18 Rev. Allie Osborne (from the Inclusive Psalter)
Leader: Your love, O God, forever will I sing; from age to age my mouth will proclaim Your faithfulness.
People: For I am persuaded that Your love is established forever; You have set Your faithfulness firmly in the heavens.
Leader: "I have made a covenant with my Chosen One; I have sworn an oath to David my servant:
People: 'I will establish Your line forever, and preserve Your throne for all generations."
Leader: Happy are the people who know the festal shout! They walk, O God, in the light of Your presence.
People: They rejoice daily in Your Name; they are jubilant in Your righteousness.
Leader: For you are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our might is exalted.
People: Truly, God is our ruler; The Holy One of Israel is our Sovereign One.
HYMN NO. 45 The God of Abraham Praise LEONI
COMMISSIONING OF THE TML MISSION TEAM Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Rev. Jonathan Hall, Alaina Hubble, Robert Hubble, Drew Kelly, Rev. Allie Osborne, Robert Suggs & Angelyn Turner
ANTHEM With a Grateful Heart Smith/Jernigan/Runyan Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra; Alvin Blount, organ
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Alison Kosnett
OFFERTORY Eternal Father, Strong to Save arr. Cranfill SPdL Orchestra
SCRIPTURE Mark 5:21–43
Dr. Hollingsworth
Dr. Hollingsworth (p. 816–817 in your pew Bible)
SERMON The Ministry of Interruptions
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 365
More Love to Thee, O Christ
Dr. Hollingsworth
MORE LOVE TO THEE
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Rev. Hall
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Paean Robert Lau Alvin Blount, organ
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 30, 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
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.
• Church in Conference: A quarterly meeting of our church body to discuss, and sometimes vote on, SPdL business.
• 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."
SHARING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER
Alison Kosnett and her husband, Phil, joined Second-Ponce last year after returning to the states following careers abroad. Alison was born and raised in Atlanta and attended SPdL as a child with her parents Eunice Elliott and Leon Smith. She is a member of the Discipleship Council and sings in our Sanctuary Choir.
• 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.
JULY CALENDAR REMINDERS:
• Wednesday evening activities and Fellowship Supper are paused for the month of July. During this time, the Sanctuary Choir will practice Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
• The church office will be closed Thursday, July 4.
• Back to School Sunday is July 28. Stay tuned for details!
JULY EVENT NOTE:
• We're sad to announce that our participation in the Habitat for Humanity build has been postponed. Once a new date is decided, we will share that info.
YOUNG ADULT TOP GOLF
Tuesday, July 2 7:15 p.m. | Top Golf Midtown Cost: $15/person + Money for your own food & drinks
Young adults, come test your swings at Top Golf Midtown! Bring $15 for admission. Everyone will be responsible for their own food and drinks. RSVP to Jonathan if you plan to attend at jhall@spdl.org or www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PEACHTREE ROAD RACE CHEER STATION
Tuesday, July 4 6–10 a.m | SPdL Front Lawn Cost: Free Come cheer on the racers as they pass Second-Ponce and get the best seat for viewing this popular annual event! The Atlanta Track Club has designated SPdL an official "Spectator Cheer Item Pick-Up Station," which means folks from across the city will stop by the church to pick up free thundersticks and hand clappers to enthusiastically support the more than 50,000 runners. Everyone is invited, so don't miss it!
ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT
Saturday, July 6, our team of church members will be leaving to lead a week of summer camp at Touching Miami with Love. In addition to your prayers of support, they could still use funds to help cover the costs of this beloved experience.
As you're able, please consider giving a financial donation toward trip expenses using one of the methods below:
• 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.
COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, July 7 | 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, we'll gather for a churchwide breakfast followed by a time of blessing and prayer and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Adults will remain in the Fellowship Hall for a group class. Children and youth will disperse for their usual routine. No RSVP needed.
PRIME TIMERS' PEACH TRIP
Tuesday, July 9 9:15 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: $20 (includes lunch; 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.”
EVENTS & INFO
CHURCH IN CONFERENCE
Sunday, July 21 | After Worship Fellowship Hall Lunch: $10/adult; $8/child It’s time for our summer Church in Conference where we’ll present the names of the proposed Pastor Search Committee for ratification by the congregation. On the Menu: Salad bar with all the toppings, including fried or grilled chicken, turkey sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks. RSVP by Wednesday, July 17 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
YOUR WORDS MATTER
Thank you to those who have taken time to submit such thoughtful nominations for our Pastor Search Committee. Your carefully crafted answers reflect a genuine closeness among our church family.
For those still in prayerful consideration of their nominee(s), here is a brief look at the information we're asking you to share. Please be assured that the time, effort and care you take to fully answer each question on the nomination form will be deeply valued.
WHAT WE ASK: Describe your nominee’s church engagement.
WHAT WE ASK: Describe your nominee’s church relationships.
WHAT WE ASK: Describe your nominee’s applicable strengths.
WHAT WE ASK: Describe your nominee’s helpful perspectives.
WHAT WE MEAN: In what ways does your nominee show consistent effort to participate in church activities?
WHAT WE MEAN: In what ways does your nominee nurture authentic and caring relationships with fellow church and community members?
WHAT WE MEAN: What personality traits of your nominee lend themselves well to this type of committee work?
WHAT WE MEAN: What life circumstances and experiences allow your nominee to relate to and advocate for others in the church?
PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 10
Hard copies of the form are in the Welcome Center and the digital version is online at www.spdl.org/pastorsearch.
TUESDAY, JULY 2
7:15 p.m. Young Adult Top Golf Trip
THURSDAY, JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
All Day Church Office Closed 6 a.m. PRR Cheer Station
SATURDAY, JULY 6
All Day Mission Team Heads to Miami
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, JULY 7
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Churchwide Breakfast 10 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday School & Sunday School for Children & Youth
10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 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.