WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11 a.m.
arr. Kingsmore
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME & GREETING
Debbie Branch Community Council Member
INVITATION TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 319
Rev. Ronnie Brewer Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
LITANY
LOBE DEN HERREN Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: Welcome, friends, to this holy day.
Congregation: The table where we are fed, the feast we share with many.
POSTLUDE
Leader: Welcome, friends, and let us worship God.
ANTHEM
Mark 2:1–12
Ron Watts
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
BEECHER
Holy Is He
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
SPdL Orchestra
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
The Church: We Share Good News
TIME OF CORPORATE CONFESSION
Jack Mitchener, organ
Théodore Salomé
READING SCRIPTURE TODAY
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.
The floral arrangement of tropical flowers in the Baptistry is given in loving memory of
Rev. Brewer
HENG HOO LIM (1938–2021).
Rev. Brewer
They are given by Duncan M., Sharon Lim and Maria D. Harle.
All: Gracious and loving God, open our hearts so that we are able to admit to you the fullness of our lives–that which is beautiful and good, and that which is hurtful and hateful.
USING THE PEW CARDS
GREEN GUEST CARD: FOR FIRST TIMERS 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 communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. RED CARD: FOR RETURNING GUESTS & SPDL MEMBERS 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.
HELPFUL DEFINITIONS
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SERMON
Grand Chœur in C Major, Op. 68, No. 4
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
Debbie Branch
arr. Kirkland
Clydesdale Rev. Jonathan Hall
I Will Serve Thee
AURELIA
Ron Watts joined Second-Ponce in 1974 while a student at Georgia Tech. Over the years, he has served on several committees and task forces including two terms as Deacon Chair. The now Life Deacon currently teaches adult Sunday School, volunteers with the TV/media ministry, is a member of the Community Council and is part of the senior adult ministry leadership team. He also leads the service teams for the Ridgecrest Lodge, Sanctuary Ambassadors and Bereavement Hosts. Ron agreed to serve on the Senior Pastor Search Committee because he has a deep love for this congregation and wants to see us move forward according to the plans God has for SPdL. Ron has four children—who were raised here—and eight grandchildren. His wife, Juliane, also grew up at Second-Ponce and is active in her service to God and our church.
Pat Kerr
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 246 The Church’s One Foundation (v. 1-2, 5)
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.
Leader: Welcome, friends, to this table of remembrance and joy.
MY SPDL COMMUNITY STORY
THE LORD'S SUPPER
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
Congregation: A time to remember those we love, and time to remember the holy promises of God.
HYMN NO. 281
Rev. Brewer
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Leader: Welcome, friends, to this time set apart.
(p. 813 in your pew Bible)
Forgive us, we pray. Forgive our sin, and empower us to be imitators of Christ in love and service. Amen.
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Congregation: We come to offer thanks; we come to sing and pray.
NEW TESTAMENT READING
We confess that we do not follow Jesus in all that we do. We love with condition. We judge and condemn. We cast the first stone, and keep the logs in our own eyes. We do not turn to You as the source of our healing.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Newcomers INFO FOR
• 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. • Lord's Supper: Also known as Communion, the Lord's Supper reminds us of Jesus' ultimate act of love—dying for our sins. The crackers and juice symbolize the sacrifice of His body and blood. The Lord's Supper is not a one-time rite, but rather a regular practice in our church. • 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 hour of adult discipleship 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 ministry leaders.
JOINING SECOND-PONCE 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.