WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11 a.m.
William Boyce
Voluntary I in D Major Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 52
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 272 They’ll Know We Are Christians
ST. BRENDAN’S
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
LYONS
O Worship the King
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Mary Lynn Gabbard Community Council Member
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 34:1–8
Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times; God’s praise shall ever be in my mouth.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bill Gabbard
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION We are one in the bond of love; we are one in the bond of love. We have joined our spirits with the Spirit of God; we are one in the bond of love. POSTLUDE François Couperin Dialogue sur les grands jeux - from the Gloria, Mass for the Convents
Congregation: I will glory in God; let the humble hear and rejoice.
Jack Mitchener, organ
Leader: Proclaim with me the greatness of God; let us exalt the Lord’s Name together. Congregation: I sought God, and God answered me and delivered me out of all my terror. Leader: Look upon the Lord and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed. Congregation: I called in my affliction and God heard me and saved me from all my troubles. Leader: The angel of God encompasses those who fear the Lord and God will deliver them. Congregation: Taste and see that God is good; happy are they who trust in the Lord! HYMN NO. 298 ANTHEM
God Is Here! Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me
Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
MY SPDL COMMUNITY STORY
ABBOT’S LEIGH Scott
Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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.
We Are God’s People
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE SERMON
Amanda Payne and her husband Aaron have been members of Second-Ponce for over 15 years. They are co-hosts of the Parents Connect Zoom small group. Amanda is currently an active Deacon and serves on the Executive Committee and the Pastor Search Committee.* Their daughters, Clara and Emily, are active in the church’s children’s ministry. Originally from Blue Ridge, they enjoy returning to their hometown to spend time outdoors as a family. *We'll continue to highlight the members of our Senior Pastor Search Committee in worship. Please encourage this group and pray for their important work together.
Amanda Payne
OFFERTORY Charles V. Stanford Prelude on Hymn 64, “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” (Set 1, No 6)
HYMN NO. 255
SHARING HER SPDL COMMUNITY STORY
SYMPHONY Rev. Jonathan Hall
Acts 4:32–35
(p. 888 in your pew Bible)
The Church: The Community of Jesus
Rev. Ronnie Brewer Rev. Brewer
AUGUST IS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MONTH
We value community at Second-Ponce by working hard to build relationships and care for each other. We also prioritize the greater community outside of our church walls by sharing God’s love and encouraging people to engage with us in our ministry together. During our August worship services, we'll highlight the work of building community at Second-Ponce. Each Sunday a member of our Community Council will lead the Welcome and Invocation. There will also be a “My SPdL Community Story," aimed at sharing how some of the ministries at Second-Ponce help strengthen and grow our faith community. We grow in community, connecting and caring for each other, and inviting others to join us. That’s how Rev. Jonathan Hall and the Community Council describe their purpose. If you’re interested in helping or have an idea, send a quick message to the group at community@spdl.org. For more details on their work, visit spdl.org/community.
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, August 11, 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 EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL We're pulling back the curtain on some experiences and words you'll encounter today. • Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship. • Fellowship Supper: Each Wednesday, we share a meal together in the Fellowship Hall. It's a great social and spiritual pick-me-up in the middle of the week. • Interim Senior Pastor: As we search for our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Ronnie Brewer is with us to provide transitional leadership by preaching, guiding ministry staff, assisting the search committee and walking alongside us as we navigate change. • Invocation: The first prayer of the service invoking the spirit of God to be with us. • Prime Timers: Prime Timers is the name of our vibrant senior adult ministry. • Senior Pastor Search Committee: A group of 9 church members nominated by their peers to lead us in finding our next Senior Pastor. They were chosen based on their church engagement and relationships, applicable strengths and helpful perspectives. • SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl." • SPdLU: An acronym for Second-Ponce de Leon University, our Wednesday evening time of adult discipleship. 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.