WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Diane Bish
Peace, Perfect Peace Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 415
CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev. Allie Osborne
BLESSING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Ministers & Congregation
Leader: God of wisdom and might, we praise You for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit. Congregation: Lead us in Your truth and teach us.
Leader: Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Congregation: Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress; He led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. Leader Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind. For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things. Congregation: Let those who are wise pay attention to these things and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. ANTHEM
It Was His Love
Leader: Give them strength and grace as their bodies grow, wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding, and peace and zeal to their hearts. Congregation: Lead them in Your truth and teach them. Leader: Bless the staff that support and the teachers that instruct.
OFFERTORY
Leader: Guide the school teachers as they strive to share their knowledge with gentle patience, and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds. Congregation: Lead them in Your truth and teach them. Leader: Bless our Sunday School teachers, as they volunteer their time and talents to educate the souls of the students of this church, both old and young. Empower their ministry with renewed energy and vision for the year to come.
arr. Carolyn Hamlin
Lift High the Cross
Verleen Baerg, organ
Congregation: Grant that we may boldly follow Jesus Christ: the Way, the Truth and the Life, forever and ever. BIBLE PRESENTATION
Rev. Osborne & Dr. Joshua Scott Lindsey Entrekin, Gabrielle Kees, Peyton Hamlin, Alaina Hubble, John McDonald, Luke McDonald & Kathryn Milam Dr. Scott
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Congregation: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
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 Kids' Club after the service.
PASTORAL PRAYER
HYMN NO. 71 SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Genesis 32:22–31
Marilyn Watkins
Be Thou My Vision
SLANE
(p. 26 in your pew Bible)
The Wrestling Match Lessons from the Life of Jacob: Part 4
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 267
Blest Be the Tie
Dr. Hollingsworth
DENNIS
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. John Uldrick
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE
OFFERING A TESTIMONY & PRAYER Laurie Entrekin, a member of Second-Ponce since 2004, has been active as a children's Sunday School teacher, G.A. leader and Vacation Bible School volunteer. She has two daughters, both of whom were dedicated at Second-Ponce—Katie, who begins high school this fall; and Lindsey, who will start middle school at the same time. Laurie enjoys reading, mountain sunrises, fruit pies and talks with friends.
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of MARY FRANCES HURT
Laurie Entrekin
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.
SCRIPTURE
Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11 a.m.
They are given by Terry & Jeter Hurt Sorrells & Matthew Wooddy.
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Congregation: Lead them in Your truth and teach them.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Buryl Red, arr. Ragan Courtney
TESTIMONY & PRAYER
Congregation: Lead them in Your truth and teach them.
Psalm 107:1–9; 43
Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
Leader: Be with these students as they begin a new school year.
SCRIPTURE
WORSHIP OF GOD
The Cross of Christ
Verleen Baerg, organ
Joyce Jones
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! You belong here, and we hope you'll come back. We truly have something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have virtual small groups and Bible studies. Each Wednesday evening, we have Fellowship Supper, an adult discipleship study and age-appropriate activities for children and teens. 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. Simply hand it to a minister or drop it in the offering plate.
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 for babies through pre-K and Kids Worship for children K through 5th grade. You can take your children to Kids Worship before the service or, if you’d prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for either the entire hour or until the Doxology and then go with our children's ministry leaders. You'll pick them up in the Kids’ Club area after worship.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist
Joy Callaway, Pianist Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Community and Children's Discipleship
Ernesto Lima Parets, Music Ministry Intern Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Lynn Rose, Church Administrator Dr. Joshua Scott, Associate Pastor Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor