WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 340
Come Thou Fount
Verleen Baerg, organ
Awake, My Heart, And Render Sanctuary Choir
All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name
WELCOME
arr. Gordon Young Jane Marshall DIADEM Dr. David Hull
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 113
Rev. Webb
(Old Testament p. 491)
HYMN NO. 74
BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
George Sapp
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN/ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Verleen Baerg, organ
Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for me. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But truly God has listened; he has given heed to the words of my prayer. Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me. In the strength of this assurance, let us confess our sins to God. Awesome and compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. You constantly call us, but we do not listen. You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare and greed. God of grace, as you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. Hear the good news! There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that in Jesus, God embraces you, forgives you and strengthens you to live a renewed life. Thanks be to God!
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
(No. 706 in your Hymnal)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. 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.
SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 8:18–9:1
(Old Testament p. 619)
SERMON
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 400 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
POSTLUDE
Dr. Hollingsworth
When the Joy is Gone
BENEDICTION
PRECIOUS LORD
BAPTISM
The Solid Rock Carson Chandler Snipes Casey Walker Snipes Parents: Chan & Julie Snipes
PASTORAL PRAYER ANTHEM
SOLID ROCK Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Rev. Heather Webb My Song In The Night Sanctuary Choir
Paul J. Christiansen
The flowers in the Baptistry and on the Communion Table are given in honor and celebration of Dan & Nancy Barker’s 70th wedding anniversary. They are given by their children.
WELCOME NEWCOMERS We’re so glad you’ve chosen to spend this time with us! Second-Ponce is a community of Christ-followers from all walks of life who desire a personal relationship with God. We'd love to learn about you and share some ways you might plug in to a small group or mission opportunity. Consider doing the following: STOP BY OUR WELCOME TABLE Our Welcome Table sits in the corner of the Sanctuary lobby (the Narthex). We have a brief packet of information and free gifts of appreciation for your visit with us. CHECK US OUT ONLINE Read up on Second-Ponce news and events online! Visit our website at www.spdl.org and find us on Instagram and Facebook @secondponce. DON’T BE A STRANGER We meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Sunday. We share Fellowship Supper Wednesdays at 5 p.m. followed by activities for children, youth & adults. Throughout the week there are Bible studies, choir rehearsals, special events, guest speakers and more.
Dr. Hollingsworth We All Believe in One God Verleen Baerg, organ
J.S. Bach
Amen, and amen! HYMN NO. 590
Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Hustad
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
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INVOCATION
WORSHIP OF GOD
LEADING US IN OFFERTORY PRAYER George Sapp, a Life Deacon, has been an active member of Second-Ponce since 1966. He currently helps facilitate teaching in the EEE-George Ray Sunday School class and has worked with children, youth and other adult Sunday School classes in the past. After 44 years in the insurance business, George enjoys playing golf and viewing antique cars. He and his wife, Betty Jo, have two girls and four grandchildren.
HOW TO JOIN Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. During the Sunday morning worship service, we provide the opportunity to join the church during the Hymn of Response. At any time during the song, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where our senior pastor or a Second-Ponce minister will greet you with warmth and joy.
SECOND-PONCE MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor Verleen Baerg, Organist/Music Associate Joy Callaway, Pianist Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Keith Harmel, Director of Sounds of Faith Dr. David Hull, Associate Pastor Jeff Miller, Church Administrator
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Rev. Joshua Scott, Associate Pastor to Youth & Families, College Students, Young Adults & All Together Rev. Heather Webb, Associate Pastor to Children & Families