WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 98
He Leadeth Me
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
Awake, My Heart, And Render Sanctuary Choir
Hail To The Lord’s Anointed
WELCOME
arr. Kirby Jane Marshall SHEFFIELD Rev. Joshua Scott
INVOCATION CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
Rev. Scott
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer. We confess that it is still all too easy for us to sacrifice our convictions for convenience, your standards for status, your principles for promotion, your absolutes for our ambition, our souls for shallow and unsatisfying success. How easily we are seduced by power, prestige, pleasure, or possessions— seduced into violating our integrity or harming our fellowship with you. From earth’s fullest bliss we turn to you again, unfulfilled. Forgive us our half-hearted devotion and our double-minded spirit. In the name of him who refused to save himself we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SCRIPTURE
I’ll Praise My Maker
OLD 113TH
Psalm 91:1–6; 14–16
Rev. Heather Webb
(Old Testament p. 477–478)
PASTORAL PRAYER ANTHEM SCRIPTURE
Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
SCRIPTURE CONTINUED The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! HYMN NO. 159
My Eternal King
Jane Marshall
Psalm 146
Bill Gabbard
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God, Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; Who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free; The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.
CRUSADERS' HYMN (ST. ELIZABETH) Fairest Lord Jesus
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
Jim George K. Lee Scott
Write Your Blessed Name
Sounds of Faith; Keith Harmel, director
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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.
Rev. Scott
Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. HYMN NO. 336
WORSHIP OF GOD
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
1 Timothy 6:6–19
(New Testament p. 965–966)
SERMON
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in honor and celebration of Ashton Blackwood, for her birthday, September 29. They are given by her friends and family.
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.
Do Good
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 71 Be Thou My Vision BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
WORSHIP OF GOD
SLANE Dr. Hollingsworth
Postlude VII
Verleen Baerg, organ
David McIntyre
LEADING US IN OFFERTORY PRAYER Jim and his wife, Patti, have been members of Second-Ponce since 1982 and raised their two sons here. He has been a Deacon for 28 years and has served in our new member outreach ministry, and has completed terms of service on the Offertory and Building Committees. While Jim is retired from dual careers with both Cousins Properties and the U.S. Navy Reserve, he continues to work as a consultant in the management of large commercial real estate development projects.
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