WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Atkinson, arr. Sanborn
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Verleen Baerg, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 319
LOBE DEN HERREN
WELCOME & INVOCATION HYMN NO. 427
George Trusler Missions Council Chair MESSAGE
We’ve a Story to Tell
MISSIONS SPEAKER 1 ANTHEM
Missy Ward-Angalla CEO, Amani Sasa Medema
And This Is Love Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano And this is love, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You have heard it said, “Love your friends, and hate your enemies.” Yet I say to you, “Love your enemies, too.” If you love me, do the things I command you; Love one another, as I have loved you.
MISSIONS SPEAKER 2 OFFERTORY
Rev. Dr. Lisa Heilig Executive Director, Toco Hills Community Alliance Berry
Blessed Assurance Joy Callaway, piano
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Allie Osborne
MISSIONS SPEAKER 3
Jim Weldon Miami Mission Trip Participant
MISSIONS SPEAKER 4
Deborah Painter Garden Hills Elementary School
HYMN NO. 64
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 18:21–35
SERMON
(p. 800 in your pew Bible)
ST. COLUMBA Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
The Forgiveness Imperative
Dr. Hollingsworth
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 158 Jesus Shall Reign, verse 1
DUKE STREET
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. John Uldrick
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
WORSHIP OF GOD
Toccata
Verleen Baerg, organ
Dubois
MISSIONS IS AT OUR CORE Why do we help others? Why do we support missions? Because we want to follow Jesus’ demonstrations of love and care shown during His ministry. We say it like this: We inspire people to increase their engagement in MISSIONS and outreach, meeting needs and sharing Christ’s love. By combining partnerships and hands-on service, the Missions Council leads Second-Ponce in our quest to offer hope and model love through deep and long-term connections to local and global missions organizations. The Council works to provide opportunities for our church family to use our gifts and callings to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors both near and far. Their relationships with our missions partners help to strengthen ongoing work and nurture new connections. For additional information or to express an interest in serving contact us at missions@spdl.org. MEET OUR MISSIONS SPEAKERS Missions Speaker 1: Missy Angalla serves as CBF Field Personnel and the CEO of Amani Sasa, a ministry that provides holistic, in-depth care to the most vulnerable refugee families in Kampala, Uganda. Amani Sasa offers refugees access to safety, wholeness and empowerment so that they can live into their full God-given potential. Learn more about Missy and the work of Amani Sasa at www.amanisasa.org, Missions Speaker 2: Rev. Dr. Lisa Heilig has served since 2018 as the Executive Director of Toco Hills Community Alliance, a collaborative non-profit in Northeast Atlanta that provides groceries and clothing to hundreds of families weekly to fulfill the mission of neighbors helping neighbors. Missions Speaker 3 Bio: Jim Weldon, a member of Second-Ponce since 2009, is a father of two adult children and grandfather to four. He teaches in our children’s Sunday School, volunteers at Vacation Bible School and sings in the Sanctuary choir. A Life Deacon, Jim has previously served as our Church Treasurer. Jim is retired from Georgia Power and loves to travel and watch spectator sports. He and his wife, Lyn, enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. Missions Speaker 4 Bio: Deborah Painter grew up at Second-Ponce and has been involved in everything from singing in the choir to teaching Sunday School. Currently, she serves on the Community Council and Personnel Committee and participates with the New Covenant Sunday School class. Deborah loves her dog, Winter, and works as an MRI Tech at Emory. She loves early morning walks and runs, having completed two marathons and many half marathons.
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