Order of Worship 9/29/24

WORSHIP OF GOD

WORSHIP OF GOD

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.

PRELUDE

My Savior’s Love

SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Kirkland

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 386

WELCOME

Bill Gabbard

SCRIPTURE

INVITATION TO WORSHIP

Bill Gabbard

SERMON

HYMN NO. 312

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

LITANY

MARION Rev. Jonathan Hall

Leader: This day Jesus is calling you. Are you listening?

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 642 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

POSTLUDE

Congregation: Help us to be faithful disciples of Jesus.

OFFERTORY

SPdL Orchestra

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

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.

Prelude to the TE DEUM Jack Mitchener, organ

Marc-Antoine Charpentier

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 READING SCRIPTURE TODAY

CONVERSE Berry

Jim Weldon

Oh, I Want to Know You More

Rev. Brewer

Pamela James

(p. 601 & 609 respectively in your pew Bible)

MY INTENTIONAL GIVING STORY

USING THE PEW CARDS

Rev. Hall

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

Leader: Teach us Your ways, O Lord.

God of Our Praise

NEAR THE CROSS

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

Congregation: Let us rejoice in the call of our Savior.

Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra

Rev. Brewer

The Church: We Call Out and We Are Called

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

Leader: Come, let us celebrate a God who wants us and calls us.

ANTHEM

Rev. Ronnie Brewer

BENEDICTION

Congregation: Lord, help us to be learning, growing, listening.

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Philippians 3:12–14

(p. 955 in your pew Bible)

Welcome to church!

Make yourself at home here.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

Leader: Worship is a time God's voice can be heard.

HYMN NO. 409

ST. AGNES

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Congregation: Lord, help us to be still and hear Your call.

OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 58:9–11; Jeremiah 1:4–10

Rev. Allie Osborne Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Newcomers INFO FOR

Kingsmore

OLD 100TH

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

Pamela James, a fairly new member of SPdL, agreed to serve on the Senior Pastor Search Committee because "I love and value our church community and am dedicated to maintaining its health and helping it grow." Pamela is a sustainable clothing designer as well as a recent author. Her husband of 33 years is her best friend and together they have two incredible daughters.

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.

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.

YOUTH FALL RETREAT Fri, Nov. 1-Sun, Nov. 3 | Camp Glisson | Dahlonega, GA | Cost: $160 About the Retreat: Come join SPdL Youth for a weekend retreat at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega! We will participate in worship, fun activities, delicious meals, and plenty of relaxation together. This is a great chance for our group to bond and create lasting memories.

Deposit: $80 due by Oct. 1 RSVP: At www.spdl.org/rsvp

CANDY DONATIONS FOR FALL FEST Happening Now | Fall Fest: Saturday, October 26 | 2–4 p.m.

It's almost time for our annual Fall Fest! Help us prepare for a fun afternoon with our community by donating candy for the event. Bins are in the Welcome Center.

SUPPER & SPDLU Wed, Oct. 2 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall & Zoom Meal: $10/adult; $5/child About the Series: Rev. Allie Osborne will lead a four-week SPdLU based on the book When Helping Hurts—A missions focused book about "how to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor ... and yourself."

Supper Menu: Chicken parmesan over pasta with garlic bread, salad and desserts RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Sept. 30 at spdl.org/rsvp NOMINATIONS FOR DEACONS & CHURCH OFFICERS Submission Deadline: October 1 Each September, our church carves out time to prayerfully consider and nominate the next group of Deacons and church officers. Submit your candidates using the paper nomination forms found in the Welcome Center or online at www.spdl.org/nominations.

WAIT LIST ONLY | PRIME TIMERS' APPLE TRIP Tues, Oct. 15 | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cost: Your Lunch & Any Purchases Join us as we travel to North Georgia for our annual apple trip. We'll ride the church bus up to Cornelia to eat at Fender's Diner and then head to Jaemor Farms for apples. While at Jaemor, you can browse the Farmer's Market, try a fried apple pie, pick up a pumpkin or test your wits with the Corn Maze (extra charge).

RSVP: RSVP to Vicki McCaskey: vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.

YOUNG ADULT FALL RETREAT Fri, Oct. 11-Sun, Oct. 13 | SPdL's Ridgecrest Lodge | Black Mountain, NC | Cost: $50 About the Retreat: Join the Second-Ponce young adult group for a weekend at the church lodge eating delicious meals, relaxing in nature, visiting downtown Black Mountain and Asheville and enjoying each other’s company!

Transportation: We’ll drive up Friday evening and return Sunday after lunch Registration Fee: $50 covers 2 nights at the lodge, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner RSVP: At www.spdl.org/rsvp

LIFE LINE SCREENING Fri, Oct. 18 | Times by Appointment | Cost: $159 About Life Line Screenings: Life Line Screening offers a one-day preventive healthcare opportunity to assess your arteries using ultrasounds, EKGs and pressure cuffs to look for four types of arterial plaque build-up: Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Atrial Fibrillation, plus a free hypertension screening.

RSVP: There are 3 ways to sign up: • Online: www.spdl.org/lifeline • By Phone: Call 888.814.0466 (and use promo code HSCA001) • By Text: Text the word Circle to 216.279.1607

WEEK AT A GLANCE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 12 p.m.

Fellowship Supper RSVP Due TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 End of Day Deacon Nominations Due End of Day Youth Fall Retreat Deposit Due WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 9:30 a.m.

BSF Women's Bible Study 5 p.m.

Fellowship Supper 6 p.m.

Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)*

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 CONTINUED 6 p.m.

Activities for Children & Youth 7:05 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

WORLD COMMUNION DAY

9:15 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship Sunday School & Bible Study for Children, Youth & Adults Worship*

*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

INTENTIONAL GIVING Q&A Intentional Giving Emphasis: God Knows the Plans | September 2024 • How do I pledge? You can complete the pledge card online at www.spdl.org/pledge (also linked on our website's homepage) or use the hard copy cards available in the Welcome Center and the church pew racks.

• What if I'm unsure about the amount or need to change my pledge after it's submitted? No problem! Pledges are estimates of your giving for the coming year. We undersand that circumstances change (for the better or the worse) and you can adjust your pledge—up or down—at any time by contacting Comfort Ellis, our Controller and Benefits Administrator, at cellis@spdl.org or 404.591.4359.

WOMEN'S FALL FELLOWSHIP Thurs, Oct. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Page Edenfield's Home About the Event: The SPdL Women's Fellowship is going German with an Octoberfest themed gathering! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

RSVP: At www.spdl.org/rsvp Location: Page's address will be sent to those who sign up

Focused

WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE | 40 WEEKS OF PRAYER Week 9 (Sept. 29–Oct. 5): Hope Read: Jeremiah 29:11–14a; Joshua 2 Pray: • For God to reveal ways you and Second-Ponce can be a cord of hope to our world • For God to reveal how you can increase your financial gift to the church or give for the first time

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

September 29, 2024

WELCOME

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

TODAY'S MESSAGE

The Church: We Call Out and We Are Called Philippians 3:12–14

Rev. Ronnie Brewer Interim Senior Pastor

We are to seek the Lord in all our ways, with the good news that God is constantly seeking us too.

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