WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Ordner Seg (I’ll Be Alright) Adam Frey, euphonium; Joy Callaway, piano
Øystein Baadsvik
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
Psalm 145:8–14
HYMN NO. 383
Jonathan Hall
SERMON
Leader: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. People: The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that He has made. Leader: All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, and all Your faithful shall bless You. People: They shall speak of the glory of Your Kingdom, and tell of Your power, to make known to all people Your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of Your Kingdom. Leader: Your Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all His words, and gracious in all His deeds. People: The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. HYMN NO. 577 ANTHEM
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say The New 23rd Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
A PRAYER FOR THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP OFFERTORY
PASTORAL PRAYER
ST. THOMAS
Bill Gabbard
KINGSFOLD Carmichael
Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Jonathan Hall Luke 15
Bill Gabbard
Near to the Heart of God
MCAFEE
(p. 850–51 in your pew Bible)
A Love That Will Not Let You Go
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 384
Speak to My Heart
Rev. Jody Long
Rev. Long
ADDITIONAL SUNDAY INFORMATION
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
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.
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.
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.
Bill Gabbard
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
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.
HOLCOMB
Allegro
Verleen Baerg, organ
Handel
OFFERING A PRAYER FOR THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP
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.
Debbie Dyer was a member of Second-Ponce previously and rejoined our church family, along with her husband, Carl, in 2021. Active in the Sanctuary Choir, Debbie works as a nurse in the advanced lung disease program at Piedmont Hospital. She enjoyed going on mission trips during her high school years with a group called God's Minority. Debbie has been married to Carl for 30 years.
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.
WELCOME GUEST PREACHER JODY LONG
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.
Debbie Dyer
As the Deer Nystrom, arr. Fletch Wiley Adam Frey, euphonium; Joy Callaway, piano
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 262
WORSHIP OF GOD
Jody Long is from Lizella (outside of Macon) and has lived his entire life in Georgia. He has worked in rural, urban, and suburban churches through a ministerial career of more than two decades. A “Triple Bear,” he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christianity from the College of Liberal Arts, a Master of Divinity from the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Tift College of Education, all of Mercer University. He is most proud, however, of being married to Rev. Julie Whidden Long, a certified empowerment coach and ministry consultant, and being the father of two amazing children.
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