WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE His Eye Is on the Sparrow arr. Cranfill SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 1 Holy, Holy, Holy NICAEA
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Allie Osborne
THE APOSTLES' CREED Bill Gabbard
Leader & Congregation: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day, He rose again from the dead. He ascended to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
Amen.
*That is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PASTORAL PRAYER Jonathan Hall
SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 Laurie Entrekin (p. 427 in your pew Bible)
HYMN NO. 9 Holy God, We Praise Your Name GROSSER GOTT
SERMON Sovereign Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE Nearer, My God, to Thee BETHANY
Please refer to your hymn sheet insert.
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, June 4, 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.
HYMN NO. 17 This Is My Father’s World TERRA PATRIS
ANTHEM G reat Is Thy Faithfulness arr. Forrest Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
A PRAYER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Angelyn Turner
OFFERTORY Wondrous Love arr. Cranfill 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.
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.
BENEDICTION
Rev. John Uldrick
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE More Love to Thee, O Christ arr. Hamlin 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.
LEADING US IN PRAYER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Angelyn Turner came to Second-Ponce after graduating from college, and ever since, she has joyfully served with our children's and Sanctuary Choirs. She has been a faithful Vacation Bible School volunteer for many years and participated in our annual mission trip to Touching Miami with Love, saying “I loved it!” Angelyn met her husband, Noel, at Second-Ponce and they have two adult sons, Carson and Charles.
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.
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of Ray H. Collins,
for his birthday, June 7. They are given by Bettie Collins and Brenda & Carroll Glenn.
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
PRAYING WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAY FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Tomorrow begins one of the most fun and rewarding weeks of the year—Vacation Bible School! As a church family, we can pray for the children, families and volunteers as they celebrate the love of Christ through activities, Bible stories, music and friendship. And don't forget to offer a prayer of gratitude for the work, creativity and care of Rev. Allie Osborne, our Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship. It's going to be a great week!
MORE PRAYER REQUESTS
Find an up-to-date church prayer list in the Wednesday and Friday Signal emails as well as in a password protected section of our website at www.spdl.org/prayerlist. Email Vicki McCaskey at vmccaskey@spdl.org if you need the password or want to add a prayer request to the list.
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.
SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
REMINDER: As is customary during Vacation Bible School, we will not have Fellowship Supper, SPdLU or activities for children and youth this coming Wednesday, June 7.
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.
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Thursday, June 8 | 6:30–9 p.m. Betsy Perkins' Home SPdL women, grab your friends and join us for a fun and relaxing summer soiree! We're excited to restart our women's fellowship at Betsy Perkins' home in Vinings! The meal will be a variety of summer salads, so bring your favorite one to share. RSVP by Monday, June 5, at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
VBS FAMILY DAY
Sunday, June 11 During & After Worship Sanctuary & the CWC Don't miss VBS Family Day Sunday, June 11! Our precious children from Vacation Bible School will participate in worship and then, all VBS kids, volunteers and their families will gather at the CWC for lunch and fun activities! RSVP not required.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, June 14 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall $8/adult; $5/child
On the menu: Meatloaf, mac & cheese, vegetable, salad, dessert. After supper, we'll begin 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. Part 1 of this series—led by Karen Harwell—will use art and creativity as an opportunity for story-telling. RSVP for supper by Noon, Monday, June 12 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SERVING WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WMU JUNE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, June 6 VBS Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
The June WMU lunch and fellowship will be a service project to help prepare and then enjoy the VBS volunteer appreciation lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and thank those who've worked so hard to make the 2023 Vacation Bible School a success! Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
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.
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 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.
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! Get the best seat for cheering on the racers and meeting folks from across the city. Put this summer tradition on your calendar and stay tuned for details.
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.
MONDAY, JUNE 5
9 a.m. VBS Begins
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
11 a.m. WMU Service Project–VBS Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
7:15 p.m. Young Adult Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
VBS Week: No Supper, SPdLU or activities for children & youth
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
ADDITIONAL JUNE CALENDAR NOTES
• Prime Timers will not meet in June.
• No Heart
Sole fitness classes in June.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
6:30 p.m. Women's Fellowship
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Noon VBS Ends
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Senior Pastor