Order of Worship 7/2/23

WORSHIP OF GOD

WORSHIP OF GOD

Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

PRELUDE

Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

arr. McLean

God Bless America SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director

God of Our Fathers

WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE

NATIONAL HYMN Rev. John Uldrick

Psalm 89:1–4; 15–18

Rev. Allie Osborne

Leader: I will sing of Your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

People: I declare that Your steadfast love is established forever; Your faithfulness is as firm as the Heavens.

Leader: You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David: ‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’ ” People: Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance; they exult in Your name all day long, and extol Your righteousness.

Leader: For You are the glory of their strength; by Your favor our horn is exalted.

People: For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

HYMN NO. 45

Jonathan Hall

Owens

If My People Will Pray Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano; Verleen Baerg, organ

OFFERTORY

John Roma One Nation Under God SPdL Orchestra

SCRIPTURE SERMON

Jonathan Hall Romans 6:12–23

Rev. Uldrick

Walking Worship

Rev. Uldrick

(p. 917–18 in your pew Bible)

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 365 More Love to Thee, O Christ

MORE LOVE TO THEE

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Rev. Uldrick

BENEDICTION

Rev. Uldrick

12 CHIMES OF THE CHURCH BELL POSTLUDE

Mary Carlton, Andrea Clark, Katie Entrekin, Laurie Entrekin, Lindsey Entrekin, Biana Grogg, Melissa Hollingsworth, Alaina Hubble, Heather Hubble, Drew Kelly, Allie Osborne, George Trusler, Angelyn Turner, John Uldrick and Jim Weldon

A SPDL HISTORY MOMENT

PASTORAL PRAYER

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Verleen Baerg, organ

Callahan

LEONI

The God of Abraham Praise

COMMISSIONING OF THE TML TEAM

ANTHEM

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.

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 62

DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

arr. Cranfill

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.

SHARING A SPDL HISTORY MOMENT John Roma and his family joined Second-Ponce in 1979 and at that time he was Baptized as a Christian believer. In 1990, he joined the Sanctuary Choir and since that time, he has remained a faithful member of our music ministry. As leader of our library services team (22 years and counting!), you'll find John most Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings working in our library. He has served as the SPdL Historian since 2014 and remains passionate about sharing the story of our church. John decorates our campus Christmas trees as well as the picture windows by the library, among other things. John is an award-winning gardener and collects books, hats, shoes and blue & white porcelain. He and his partner, church member and talented photographer, Dave Randolph, have been together for 12 years. Their favorite thing to do is travel and they have just returned from a trip to Spain, their 28th country.

WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, July 2, 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.

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 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 COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Below is an excerpt from the Community Council Update blog post, the final installment in our series on the work of our lay leadership.

Do you feel welcomed—like you’re part of the family—when you’re at Second-Ponce? That’s because we value Community by prioritizing genuine relationships and caring for each other with Christ-like love.

So, what is Second-Ponce doing to encourage a vibrant community of faith? Here are some examples: • SPdL Rides—our newest ministry—pairs members who need a ride to a medical appointment with members who can give a ride. Can you be a driver?

• We work with intention and care to create special experiences—the Community Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, the Peachtree Road Race, Fall Fest, etc—that engage our neighbors in community.

• Every Monday, the Flower Team breaks down our beautiful Sanctuary flowers into smaller bouquets for delivery to our home-bound church members.

• Young Adult events, Parents Connect and a Women’s Fellowship group all are great times to get together with people who share your interests.

• The Prime Timers' ministry gives our senior adults opportunities to get together for fun and fellowship. Have you signed up for this year’s Peach Trip?

Read the complete post at www.spdl.org/onsecondthought.

LET FREEDOM "RING"

To celebrate Independence Day, we're spotlighting our beautiful church bell that—for 163 years— has rung beautifully throughout our community. After worship, you're invited to stop by the Heritage Room to see even more keepsakes from our church's rich history.

A Magnificent Gift The church bell was cast in Sheffield, England in 1860 and given to Second Baptist by church member James Clark. It originally cost $500 and weighs 764lbs.

A Permanent Home On December 12, 1939, the church bell was moved from the old Second Baptist Church (across from the Georgia State Capitol building) and installed in the steeple of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.

A Tribute to Chimes and Church Before the bell was installed here, a dedication ceremony was held to honor the relocation. It was attended by Dr. Ryland Knight—the first pastor of Second-Ponce—and Mrs. John S. Spalding, who was both the granddaughter of Georgia Governor and Second Baptist member Joseph Emerson Brown and the daughter-in-law of former Second Baptist Church pastor Dr. A.T. Spalding.

A Cornerstone of the Community For 163 years, our church bell has rung through our community. Here are just a few times where its chimes marked significant occasions: • 1864 To warn Atlantans General Sherman and his troops were approaching • 1939 To honor the premiere of Gone with the Wind (first ring since it was moved to our steeple) • 1996 To commemorate the Olympic Games in Atlanta • 2018 In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination And the story continues ... Today, the bell continues to honor meaningful occasions like weddings, funerals and other events.

Special Thanks Our gratitude goes to John Roma, the SPdL Historian, for sharing these photos and information about our church bell and for the passion he brings to sharing the Second-Ponce story.

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.

SPDL RIDES A New Ministry Opportunity from the Community Council A team of volunteer drivers is now available to provide church members with non-emergency transportation to and from weekday medical appoinments. Rides may be scheduled M–F with a minimum of 48 hrs advance notice. To request a ride, fill out an online form at www.spdl.org/rider or call the church office for help (404.266.8111). Prospective drivers, fill out the form at www.spdl.org/driver.

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!

YOUNG ADULT KARAOKE NIGHT Friday, July 7 | 7:15 p.m. | Karaoke Melody in Doraville: 7130 Buford Highway The Young Adult Monthly Dinner is switching it up in July! Friday, July 7, we'll meet at 7:15 p.m. to sing, laugh and makes tons of fun memories together at Karaoke Melody on Buford Highway. RSVP to Jonathan (jhall@spdl.org) or Allie (aosborne@spdl.org) by Wednesday, July 5.

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.

DISCIPLESHIP & MISSIONS JULY 2023 PRAYER FOCUS: PRAYING THE PSALMS The Psalms “teach us who we are. They uncover the state of our hearts …They show us what we need.” (Thomas M. Winger.) Beginning in chapter 1, we find guidance to meditate on God, “Blessed is the one …whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditate on (God’s) law day and night.” How, then, shall we pray? What are the words we use to talk to God? The Psalms offer us a prayerbook. We know no specific words are required to pray, but the Paslms contain holy words to guide our conversations with God. Learn more about our July prayer focus at www.spdl.org/prayer.

THERE'S STILL TIME TO 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.

WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, JULY 2 12 p.m.

Heritage Room Open

FRIDAY, JULY 7 7:15 p.m.

Young Adult Karaoke Night

TUESDAY, JULY 4 All Day Church Office Closed 7 a.m.

Peachtree Road Race

SUNDAY, JULY 9 9:15 a.m.

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

Worship* with Special Guest

Preacher Rev. Jody Long,

Executive Coordinator of CBF

of Georgia

REMINDER: Wednesday night activities are paused during July for summer break. *Online (Zoom or YouTube video) and in person

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

WELCOME TO WORSHIP July 2, 2023 TODAY'S MESSAGE

Walking Worship Romans 6:12–23

Rev. John Uldrick Associate Pastor

WORSHIP AMPLIFIERS Performances from the SPdL Orchestra Commissioning of our TML Miami Mission Trip team Chiming of the church bell after the Benediction

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