WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise arr. Dunn SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 173 Lift Up Your Heads TRURO
WELCOME & INVOCATION Bill Gabbard
SCRIPTURE Psalm 24 Rev. Allie Osborne (from the Inclusive Psalter)
Leader: The earth is God’s and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein.
People: For it is God Who founded it upon the seas and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
Leader: “Who can ascend the hill of God? And who can stand in God’s holy place?”
People: “Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud.
Leader: They shall receive a blessing from God and a just reward from the God of their salvation.”
People: Such is the generation of those who seek God, of those who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.
Leader: Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the Sovereign of Glory shall come in.
People: “Who is this Sovereign of Glory?” “The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.”
Leader: Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the Sovereign of Glory shall come in.
People: “Who is this Sovereign of Glory?" “God of hosts, God is the Sovereign of Glory.”
HYMN NO. 550 We’re Marching to Zion MARCHING TO ZION
ANTHEM An Expression of Gratitude Schwoebel Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
OFFERTORY PRAYER Tom Lewis
OFFERTORY Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners arr. Kirkland SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
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.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, July 14, 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
J. S. Bach
SHARING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER
Tom Lewis, a Life Deacon, teaches in several of our adult Sunday School classes as a rotational teacher. Previously, he chaired SPdL’s Stewardship Committee and Board of Deacons. He is an Air Force veteran and retired commercial pilot. Tom and his wife, Judy, were married at Second-Ponce 63 years ago! They have two adult children and six grandchildren.
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in honor of DOCK & MELISSA HOLLINGSWORTH
on their last Sunday at Second-Ponce. Thank you for 11 years of service to God and our church. The love and prayers of your congregation go with you.
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."
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.
RECEPTION FOR DOCK & MELISSA HOLLINGSWORTH
Today After Worship Fellowship Hall
After worship, we'll celebrate their ministry here with a farewell reception. Come with your warm hugs and happy memories and let's send off the Hollingsworths with love and gratitude.
EVENTS & INFO
YOUTH ZOO TRIP
Wednesday, July 17 | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Cost: $20/person (includes lunch)
Hey youth, wanna go to the zoo? Wednesday, July 17, we'll meet at the Welcome Center and ride together to the Atlanta Zoo. We'll spend the morning there, have lunch and return to the church at 1 p.m. If you're interested in going, let Jonathan know by TODAY: jhall@spdl.org or www.spdl.org/rsvp.
GUEST PREACHER
Sunday, July 21 | 11 a.m. Sanctuary
On Sunday, July 21, we'll welcome Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley to the pulpit. Paul was elected as the fourth Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Previously, Paul served as senior minister of First Baptist Church in Athens, GA. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., he has also held pastorates and ministry positions in North Carolina and Virginia. Paul and his wife, Jennifer, a licensed physical therapist, have four children: Olivia, Maria and twins Caroline and Matthew. Don't miss this wonderful worship opportunity!
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.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY
Sunday, July 28 | During & After Worship
Summer is almost over and it's time for our annual Back-to-School Sunday. We'll maintain our regular Sunday School routine then, in worship, we'll hear a message from Rev. Jonathan Hall and offer a blessing for students, teachers and other school personnel. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for a potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall. We'll provide fried chicken and we're asking you to bring your favorite side and/or dessert to share. RSVP is not required. Don't miss this encouraging and important Sunday!
PRIME TIMERS' ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tuesday, August 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Cost: Free
Join us for homemade ice cream and the makings for banana splits and Coke floats as we walk down memory lane. Bring a photo of yourself as a baby or small child for the slide show coordinated by Ron Watts. If you can, we'd love to have the photo by August 18. You may send it via email to Ron.M.Watts@gmail.com or drop it by the church office in an envelope with your name on it and marked for Ron Watts. You will get your photos back! RSVP with Vicki McCaskey by August 16 at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.
EVENTS & INFO
FREE MOVIE SCREENING INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
Saturday, August 24 | Optional boxed supper ($10) at 6 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall | Childcare available by registration only Join us for dinner and a movie! Spanning C.S. Lewis’ bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of CS Lewis, depicts the events that shaped Lewis’ early life and journey from hard-boiled atheism to prolific Christianity.
Prior to the free screening, we'll have an optional boxed supper of a turkey sandwich or strawberry spinach salad available for $10. After the movie, we invite you to stick around for an optional time of discussion. The movie runs 1 hr and 13 minutes and is rated PG. The entire event will end by 8:30–9 p.m.
Registration, while free of charge, is required for childcare and supper (adult and children) by Friday, August 16 at www.spdl.org/rsvp or you can scan this code to sign up now.
GRATITUDE & BLESSINGS
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, JULY 14
12 p.m. Reception for the Hollingsworths
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
8:30 a.m. Youth Zoo Trip *This
JULY CALENDAR REMINDERS:
SUNDAY, JULY 21
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11 a.m. Worship* 12:15 p.m. Church in Conference*
• Wednesday evening activities and Fellowship Supper are paused for the month of July.
• Back to School Sunday is July 28.
Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
July 14, 2024
