WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11 a.m.
In the absence of our Music Minister Bill Gabbard, we're pleased to welcome James Wooten to lead our singing today.
PASTORAL PRAYER
PRELUDE
HYMN NO. 159
Adagio from Sonata III Jack Mitchener, organ
Alexandre Guilmant
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME
Rev. Allie Osborne
INVITATION TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 9
Rev. Osborne
Holy God, We Praise Your Name
GROSSER GOTT
LITANY
Nathan Hubble
Leader: We are called to follow Jesus. Congregation: But following Jesus isn’t easy.
CRUSADERS’ HYMN (ST. ELIZABETH) Fairest Lord Jesus
(p. 931 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
Rev. Brewer
The Church: We Practice
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 641
Higher Ground
HIGHER GROUND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
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.
Rev. Hall
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Rev. Brewer
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.
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love, The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
Leader: Come, all of you. Come and learn of the Lord Jesus and practice His ways. Congregation: Lord, we come, seeking Your wisdom and Your guidance. Train us in Your ways.
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Congregation: It will change our whole lives.
O for a Closer Walk with God
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
BENEDICTION
Leader: It will demand our dedication and our energy.
HYMN NO. 679
Rev. Jonathan Hall
NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Newcomers INFO FOR
POSTLUDE
Minuet gothique (from Suite Gothique, Op. 25) Jack Mitchener, organ
Léon Boëllmann
AVON
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 OLD TESTAMENT READING
ANTHEM
Isaiah 40:29–31
(p. 583 in your pew Bible)
O Lord Most Holy
Rob Suggs
Franck
Sanctuary Choir; Jake McWhorter, tenor; Jack Mitchener, organ; Rae Laury, conductor
OUR INTENTIONAL GIVING STORY OFFERTORY
Hymn Prelude on Foundation (“How Firm A Foundation”) Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
The Payne Family
READING SCRIPTURE TODAY
At eight years old, Rob Suggs was baptized at Second-Ponce. He grew up here and served for several years on staff. Now a Deacon and Sunday school teacher, Rob is the author of a number of books. He is the husband of Gayle Suggs and together they have two adult children, including Robert Suggs, who is an active Second-Ponce member. 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.
JOINING SECOND-PONCE
Wilbur Held MEET RAE LAURY
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
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.
Rae Laury, our new Music Ministry Intern, is a first-year graduate choral conducting student at Georgia State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Berry College in Rome, GA, where she spent three years co-directing the BCEMS Choir and Steel Drum Ensemble. Rae is an aspiring composer, and the first movement of her song cycle Three Olsson Songs was featured in Ramifications, Berry College’s Literary and Arts magazine. She lives in Alpharetta with her family and her cat, Gracie.
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.