Order of Worship 9/1/24

WORSHIP OF GOD

WORSHIP OF GOD

Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11 a.m.

PRELUDE

Prelude on Thaxted, “O God Beyond All Praising” (Hymn 366)

Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Eric H. Thiman

Jack Mitchener, organ

HYMN NO. 490

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

SERMON

INVITATION TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 341

SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER

Rev. Jonathan Hall DIX

For the Beauty of the Earth

LITANY

Rev. Ronnie Brewer

Leader: Are you awake? Are you alert?

Congregation: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.

Rev. Allie Osborne

Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated The Church: Partners in Resurrection

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 500

Just As I Am (v. 1-3)

HENDON Rev. Brewer WOODWORTH

Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Rev. Hall

Leader: Do you see opportunities for ministry? Do you see the poor, the homeless, the hungry, those in need?

POSTLUDE

Recessional in B flat Major Jack Mitchener, organ

Frank W. Asper

Congregation: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.

Leader: Come, let us worship and let us work in the reign of God. Congregation: Christ has extended the invitation: let us work together in the reign of God on earth.

SCRIPTURE

Daniel 12:2–3; Acts 20:7–12 (p. 729 and 904–905 respectively in your pew Bible)

ANTHEM

Canticle of Care

Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra

OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY

THAXTED Andy Anderson

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David Anderson As the Dew, from Heaven Distilling Jack Mitchener, organ

DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

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.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love, The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

Congregation: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.

O God Beyond All Praising

Welcome to church!

Make yourself at home here.

CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION

Leader: Are you watching the signs? Are you interpreting what is happening today?

HYMN NO. 366

Newcomers INFO FOR

J. J. Daynes

OLD 100TH

Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.

READING SCRIPTURE TODAY

Andy Anderson and his wife, Kelly, have been members of Second-Ponce for 26 years. Andy is active with the TV broadcast ministry and also serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.

Andy enjoys playing pickleball and cheering for Georgia Tech sports and the Atlanta Braves.

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.

Reciting the Lord's Prayer together is a powerful experience, one that is guided by incluson from its very first word. If prompted, we invite you to join us in this meaningful prayer practice.

Our Father, Which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

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.

RESPITE CARE ATLANTA VOLUNTEER SESSION Mon, Sept. 9 | 10–11 a.m.

About RCA: Respite Care Atlanta offers a variety of support services for caregivers and their loved ones experiencing cognitive impairment such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia types.

Volunteer Opportunities: Operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., volunteer positions include morning greeters, food servers, activity assistants, afternoon clean-up crew, and companions who volunteer as a member’s friend for the day.

RSVP: To Hannah Hatcher at hhatcher@spdl.org.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP Beginning Wed, Sept. 11 | 9:30 a.m.

Topic: This study, which will cover the book of Revelation, will focus on the Lord Jesus Christ and the consummation of all God’s promises.

RSVP: All women and preschool-aged children are welcome. Sign up at spdl.org/rsvp.

READING PROGRAM AT GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY Begins Mon, Sept. 16 | Can apply as you're able About the Program: Volunteers are paired with a student referred by their teacher. Pairs meet weekly during the student's lunch to share books and conversation. Time commitment is 30 minutes, once per week, for the entire school year.

Questions: Contact Drew Kelly at 678.480.0375 or drewkellyatl@gmail.com RSVP: At spdl.org/rsvp WEDNESDAY NIGHT MISSIONS PROJECT Wed, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall We’ll be stuffing lunch sacks for Crossroads Community Ministries, an organization seeking to provide access to resources that empower people experiencing homelessness to progress on the road toward economic and personal stability. Our special guest for the evening will be Seth Lingenfelter, Crossroads’ Director of Operations. Seth oversees Crossroads’ 3 engagement programs: The Renewal Project, Door-to-Door Housing and Clyde's Kitchen. His primary focus is to ensure these programs work effectively to serve guests with dignity. Seth has worked in the human service non-profit ministry area for almost 20 years due to becoming aware that Jesus was about facing injustice and responding to it.

JACK MITCHENER CONCERT Fri, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Schwartz Center at Emory University | Concert & Parking: Free About the Concert: SPdL Organist Jack Mitchener will play a recital for the American Bach Society Conference. Come hear Jack play works of Bach, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, Hailstork and others on the great Jaeckel organ in the Schwartz Center.

YOUTH BRAVES GAME Sun, Sept. 8 | 1:30 p.m. (Leave after worship) | Cost: $10/ticket Youth and families, grab your friends and let's cheer on the Braves at Truist Park!

Travel Info: Families will drive/carpool from SPdL to Truist Park; church bus will not run.

RSVP: By Sun, Sept. 1 at www.spdl.org/rsvp. Space is limited.

PRIME TIMERS' LUNCH & LEARN Tues, Sept. 10 | Noon | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $10 Topic: Mind Matters: Lunch and Learn on Brain Health | Guest speaker Bethany Baker from Senior Provisions will share how to maintain brain health as we age.

Meal: Grilled chicken salad bar aimed at brain health, bran muffin, and dark chocolate mousse with raspberries for dessert RSVP: By Thurs, Sept. 5 to Vicki McCaskey (vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344) Payment: By check to the office with “Brain Health Lunch” on memo line, by credit card online at www.spdl.org/give. Click on the "Give Now" button, then select “Prime Timers’ Activity” from the dropdown menu and specify “Brain Health Lunch;” or pay at the door.

KIDS' CLUB BOOKWORM FRIYAY Fri, Sept 13. | 5:30–9 p.m. | Ages 0–5th grade | $15/child Bring your favorite book and/or dress like your favorite book character! Event also includes a meal, Bible story, games and crafts.

RSVP: By Wed, Sept. 11 at www.spdl.org/rsvp

WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 CONT'D End of Day Young Adult Dinner & Youth 6 p.m.

Activities for Children & Youth

Braves Game RSVPs Due 7:05 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

LABOR DAY

All Day Noon

Church Office Closed Fellowship Supper RSVP Due

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:15 p.m.

Young Adult Dinner WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 5 p.m.

Fellowship Supper 6 p.m.

Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)*

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

INTENTIONAL GIVING MONTH

9:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

11 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Coffee & Fellowship Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall Sunday School & Bible Study for Children, Youth & Adults Worship* Youth Braves Game Northside Drive Lecture

*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details.

Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church | 2715 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, GA | 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org | FB, IG & YT: @secondponce

Dynamic Intentional Joyful MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP WORSHIP COMMUNITY

SUPPER & SPDLU | NEW SERIES: INTENTIONALLY GENEROUS Wed, Sept. 4 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall & Zoom | Meal: $10/adult; $5/child Topic: How We Learn and Practice Giving by Karen Harwell About the Series: During Intentional Giving month, join us for two sessions where we uncover what we have learned about generosity in giving, it's implications on our lives and how we practice intentional giving. We'll share stories and learn a little more about what Scripture has to teach us.

Supper Menu: Fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, collard greens, salad and dessert RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Sept. 2 at spdl.org/rsvp

WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE | 40 WEEKS OF PRAYER Week 5 (Sept 1–7): Praying for our Intentional Giving Emphasis Read: Jeremiah 29:11–13 Pray: • Thank God for the heritage of faith at Second-Ponce - its ministries, spirit of community, and resources.

• Ask God to give Second-Ponce open ears, eyes, and hearts of generosity during our Intentional Giving Emphasis through September.

Focused

YOUNG ADULT DINNER Tues, Sept. 3 | 7:15 p.m. | R. Thomas Deluxe Grill RSVP: Due today at spdl.org/rsvp

Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.

September 1, 2024

WELCOME

TO Sunday WORSHIP We're glad you're here!

TODAY'S MESSAGE

The Church: Partners in Resurrection Acts 20:7–12

Rev. Ronnie Brewer Interim Senior Pastor

The text is the story of a lucky boy who fell asleep in church but was awakened to new life.

Second-Ponce Ministerial Staff REV. RONNIE BREWER Interim Senior Pastor | rbrewer@spdl.org BILL GABBARD Minister of Music | bgabbard@spdl.org REV. JONATHAN HALL Minister of Community & Student Discipleship | jhall@spdl.org REV. ALLIE OSBORNE Minister of Missions & Children's Discipleship | aosborne@spdl.org