WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11 a.m.
arr. Hustad
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Verleen Baerg, organ
NETTLETON
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Rev. Allie Osborne Psalm 138
Jonathan Hall
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE HYMN NO. 360
Matthew 16:13–20 We Will Glorify
WE WILL GLORIFY
What Have You Done With the Keys?
Dr. Hollingsworth
People: I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness; for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything.
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 48 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Leader: On the day I called, You answered me, You increased my strength of soul.
Leader: They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. People: For though the Lord is high, He regards the lowly; but the haughty He perceives from far away. Leader: Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; You stretch out Your hand, and Your right hand delivers me. People: The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands. FINLANDIA Hayes
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Sanctuary Choir; Verleen Baerg, organ (The lyrics to this anthem are on p. 386 in your pew hymnal)
MY SPDL STORY OFFERTORY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Dr. Hollingsworth
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE
Toccata on “Amazing Grace Verleen Baerg, organ
Pardini
SHARING HER SPDL STORY Rev. Dr. Becky Shoaf is a retired hospital Chaplain and a long-time member of Second-Ponce. She was ordained at SPdL and is a member of the Discipleship Council. Becky is also active in the Grace Sunday School class and participates in a bi-weekly group who prays for the ministries of SPdL.
The floral arrangement of orchids and tropical flowers in the Sanctuary is given in memory of
Rev. Dr. Becky Shoaf In This Very Room Jeanne Williams, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano
FAITHFULNESS
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
People: All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O Lord, for they have heard the words of Your mouth.
Be Still, My Soul
Bill Gabbard
(p. 798 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
ANTHEM
OLD 100TH
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Leader: I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise;
HYMN NO. 57
Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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. 295
WORSHIP OF GOD
Harris
HENG HOO LIM (1938–2021) by Duncan M., Sharon Lim and Maria D. Harle.
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