WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 11 a.m.
arr. Winkler
Worthy of Worship SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 310
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
SCRIPTURE
Meg Rooney
The Servant Song
GILLARD
HYMN TO JOY
SERMON
Rev. Allie Osborne
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 290 Lord, Make Us Servants of Your Peace
Psalm 119:33–40
Jonathan Hall
Leader: Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. People: Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart. Leader: Lead me in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it. People: Turn my heart to Your decrees, and not to selfish gain.
Theology in the Hallway
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth O WALY, WALY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Leader: Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in Your ways.
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Romans 13:8; Matthew 18:15–20
(In your pew Bible | Romans: p. 923 and Matthew: p. 799–800)
HYMN NO. 289
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
WORSHIP OF GOD
Rev. Uldrick Dr. Hollingsworth
Prelude and Fugue in C Verleen Baerg, organ
Bach
People: Confirm to Your servant Your promise, which is for those who fear You. Leader: Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for Your ordinances are good. DISCIPLESHIP IS AT OUR CORE
People: See, I have longed for Your precepts; in Your righteousness give me life. HYMN NO. 472
LEMMEL
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
ANTHEM Foundations Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra; Anneliese Depenthal, conductor A STORY OF DISCIPLESHIP
OFFERTORY
Martin
Gayle Suggs Discipleship Council Chair
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need SPdL Orchestra
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Growing in discipleship means encouraging our church family in intentional prayer, Bible study and wise oversight of all of our resources. We strengthen our faith and challenge each other to become fully-devoted followers of Christ by supporting and providing leadership to Bible study and short-term studies, small groups and events. To help us continue our development as followers of Christ, or just to find out more about what the Discipleship Council does, send a note to discipleship@spdl.org.
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.
arr. Goeller
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF 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.
PASTORAL PRAYER
At Second-Ponce, we are deliberate about equipping each other to deepen our relationship with God because we value Discipleship. We say it this way: “We encourage lifelong discipleship, offering opportunities for people to grow in faith and God’s love.”
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Rev. John Uldrick
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