WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Callahan
I Love to Tell the Story Verleen Baerg, organ
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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.
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 248
WORSHIP OF GOD
REGENT SQUARE Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Psalm 105:1–6; 23–26; 45b
Bill Gabbard
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name, make known His deeds among the peoples. People: Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonderful works. Leader: Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. People: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Leader: Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He uttered.
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE
Jonathan Hall Matthew 16:21–28
(p. 798 in your pew Bible)
David Anderson
HYMN NO. 264
Where Charity and Love Prevail
RESIGNATION
SERMON
Can I Get a Refund, Please?
Rev. John Uldrick
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 255 We Are God’s People
SYMPHONY
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Jonathan Hall
Leader: Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham.
BENEDICTION
Rev. Uldrick
People: And the Lord made His people very fruitful, and made them stronger than their foes, whose hearts He then turned to hate His people, to deal craftily with His servants.
POSTLUDE
People: O offspring of His servant Abraham, children of Jacob, His chosen ones.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Verleen Baerg, organ
Callahan
Leader: He sent His servant Moses, and Aaron whom he had chosen. People: Praise the Lord! COMMUNITY IS AT OUR CORE HYMN NO. 694 ANTHEM
Shaw/Parker
Sing to the Lord Sanctuary Choir
A STORY OF COMMUNITY
OFFERTORY
MORNING SONG
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
Ron Watts Community Council Chair
All Creatures of Our God and King Verleen Baerg, organ
Hustad
Why do we place a priority on building relationships and supporting each other with Christ-like love? Because we value Community at Second-Ponce. We say it this way: “We grow in COMMUNITY, connecting and caring for each other, and inviting others to join us.” Our community grows in two ways: 1. When our relationships become stronger and more meaningful, and 2. When others choose to join themselves with us. We hope you feel welcome at Second-Ponce, like you are a part of a family when you're here. The Community Council helps to focus our efforts on connecting and caring for each other and encouraging others to be a part of our community. When you invite someone to be our guest, you know they will be welcomed at Second-Ponce. To help us build a strong community of faith, or just to find out more about what the Community Council does, send a note to community@spdl.org.
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