WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Three Hymn Tunes
Callahan
WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
OFFERTORY
Like A River Glorious
CALL TO WORSHIP
Awake, My Heart, And Render
Jane Marshall
Sanctuary Choir
HYMN NO. 415
Lift High the Cross
CRUCIFER
WELCOME
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OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Psalm 1 (Old Testament p. 424)
Rev. Joshua Scott
PASTORAL PRAYER ANTHEM
It Was His Love
Buryl Red, Ragan Courtney
HYMN NO. 493 SCRIPTURE
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Rev. Heather Webb
COVENANT OF DEDICATION LEADER: Aaron and Amanda, your child is a gift from the Lord, and raising her is your God-given vocation. Will you—in dependence upon God’s grace and with the help of this community of faith— point Emily toward God’s love for her in Jesus? Will you pray for her? Will you show her by your own example what a Christ-follower looks like in the world? Will you immerse her in the community of Christ?
PARENTS: With God’s help, we will. LEADER: Brothers and sisters in this faith community: this family needs you! No one lives in a vacuum, and your own love, care and example are a vital part of this covenant. Will you—in dependence upon God’s grace—help to point Emily toward God’s love for her in Jesus? Will you pray for her? Will you show her by your own example what Christ-followers look like in the world? Will you be the body of Christ for this family?
PEOPLE: With God’s help we will. Relying on the Holy Spirit to help us, we will follow Jesus ourselves in such a way that Emily may see and understand what Christ’s love looks like in the world. PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN NO. 577 OFFERTORY PRAYER
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
KINGSFOLD Bill Dukes
SERMON
Have Thine Own Way, Lord Psalm 139:1–6; 13–18 (Old Testament p. 503)
Jesus Loves Me
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
ADELAIDE
Grand Chorus
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. In fact, we consider this act an honor. Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a prayer card located in 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.
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to spend this time with us! SecondPonce 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:
Dr. Hollingsworth
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.
JESUS LOVES ME
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Dr. Hollingsworth
DON’T BE A STRANGER We meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.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.
To Be Known and Loved
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 603
Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 11 a.m.
WELCOME NEWCOMERS
(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.)
Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano
PARENT-CHILD DEDICATION Aaron and Amanda Payne—Emily Edith Payne
(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. Heather Webb
INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
arr. Joyce Jones
Verleen Baerg, organ
Verleen Baerg, organ
WORSHIP OF GOD
Theodore Dubois
Verleen Baerg, organ
LEADING US IN OFFERTORY PRAYER Bill Dukes has been a member of Second-Ponce for over 65 years. He serves as a Life Deacon and past chair of the Board of Deacons. He has participated on numerous church committees and has been a longtime member of the Sanctuary Choir. Bill and his wife Kathy are department directors for the Open Door Sunday school class. They have two children and six 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 Rev. Heather Webb, Associate Pastor to Children & Families