The Link 9/4/2019

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Highlighting the ways Second-Ponce joins worship & community with everyday life.

September 4, 2019 Youth try to build temples during a Wednesday night Refuge Students Bible Study

THIS SUNDAY, 9/8 11 a.m. Worship We’re excited to have a parent-child dedication this week. We’ll pray over Aaron and Amanda Payne and their daughter, Emily Edith.

Fall Forward Picnic (moved to Fellowship Hall) Join us for fried chicken and fellowship to kick off a new season of activities and opportunities at Second-Ponce. There’s no program during this lunch, but we’ll share a little about upcoming fall events. This meal is free but we are asking SPdL members to bring desserts. So come armed with your calendar and your favorite sweet treat!

Prayer Walk Let's purposefully and deliberately pray for all that takes place on the SPdL campus as we “walk” the halls of our church. When you finish lunch, drop by the information table on the plaza and pick up a short guide to prayer then follow the signs to begin.

If you cannot stay, grab a prayer guide on your way home.

NEXT SUNDAY, 9/15 All Together After much prayer, work and excitement, All Together is holding its inaugural service next week at 4 p.m. in the downstairs theater!

Everyone is welcome to come worship God, build community and embrace diversity! The September message series, led by Rev. Josh Scott, is called "All To-Gather" and the first installment is "Something Happens When We are All Together." This service is in a relaxed space so come as you are. Families are encouraged to worship together, but childcare is available. Spread the word to your friends, family and neighbors and let's joyfully experience this opportunity all together!

All Together Outreach Opportunity Consider volunteering during the weekly All Together service.

Warm, smiling faces are needed as parking attendants, greeters, doorkeepers and encouragers. Let Josh Scott know if you’re interested at jscott@spdl.org.

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Find this month’s events online at spdl.org/churchcalendar.

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 1 Traditional service Message: To Share the Beauty Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth SEPTEMBER 8 Traditional service Message: To Be Known and Loved Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6; 13-18 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth SEPTEMBER 15 Traditional service Message: Mercy, Mercy Me Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth All Together Message: Something Happens When We are All Together Scripture: Acts 2:1-12 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott SEPTEMBER 22 Traditional service Message: When the Joy is Gone Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth

Sundays at Second-Ponce

Traditional service: 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary All Together: 4 p.m. in the Second-Ponce Theater (downstairs)

KIDS, ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE? Friday, September 27 | 5–9 p.m. (pick-up is flexible for earlier bedtimes | Cost: $12/child | For infants through fifth graders We're going on an adventure to explore and hunt for hidden treasure during our next Kids Club party! Parents, enjoy time on your own while your children have fun with friends.

You can make it a true night out by letting youth siblings volunteer as helpers. The cost is $12 per child which includes dinner and snacks.

Space is limited so sign up by September 20 by emailing Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org.

SPdL YA

Know of a young adult in the area looking for the community of a small group? Send them to Second-Ponce! Our growing young adult group meets Tuesday nights for community and conversation. If there is a young adult we should reach out to, let Josh Scott know.

EXTRA HANDS (AND SMILES) NEEDED

All Together Message: Accountability and Acceptance Scripture: Acts 2:37-42 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott

Everybody Wins: Garden Hills Elementary School has launched a reading buddy and mentoring program called "Everybody Wins," and they need our help. For thirty minutes once a week, volunteers read one-on-one with the same student to help bolster their literacy level and develop a caring relationship with a trusted adult. These weekly sessions, or "Power Lunches," can be done on any day that accommodates your schedule. To sign up, visit everybodywinsatlanta.org or email Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org.

SEPTEMBER 29 Traditional service Message: Do Good Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Preacher: Dr. Dock Hollingsworth

Garden Hills Fall Family Fun Day: Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Garden Hills Elementary School, is having their annual Fall Family Fun Day and there are plenty of opportunities to help. If you’d like to volunteer email Josh Scott at jscott@spdl.org.

All Together Message: The Power of True Community Scripture: Acts 2:43-47 Preacher: Rev. Josh Scott

Trunk-or-Treat: Are party decorations just sitting around in your garage? Are your Pinterest boards bursting with ideas for fun event themes? Then maybe you should host a trunk at this year's Trunk-or-Treat! Everyone can particpate! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m.; It’s going to be a great night! If you're interested in hosting a trunk, contact Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org or 404.591.4366.

NEW

SPdLU SERIES

Aging Faithfully

Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall What does rapidly increasing life expectancy mean for our lives of faith? What does the Bible teach us about aging, and how can we do it faithfully? Aging is a topic that eventually applies to everyone and David Hull will help us explore it together. Come for Fellowship Supper at 5 p.m. and SPdLU at 6 and invite your friends. Here are the areas of focus for this series: • 9/4: The Silver Tsunami: Navigating the Waves of Change To reduce our paper • 9/11: Aging is Not Just for Seniors: Growing through All Ages use, church events will only • 9/18: Redefining Retirement: Serving God and Others be on our website at • 9/25: Honoring Commitments: Caring for Aging Loved Ones spdl.org/churchcalendar.

We will continue to print the Week at a Glance in the Order of Worship.

TAKE US WITH YOU

Miss a sermon or part of a SPdLU series? Listen on the go! The Second-Ponce Podcast is available for free on Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio and Google and Apple Podcasts. We’ll be adding more of our Wednesday night and special event recordings so subscribe now and you won’t miss a thing.

SPdL WOMEN, SAVE THESE DATES

Posing at the Women’s Ministry August Fellowship

Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The Second-Ponce Women’s Ministry is having their September Fellowship at Lynn Klein’s home. Come unwind from the week and hang out with friends. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share. RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.

Tuesday, October 2 at 11 a.m.

The WMU is holding their monthly meeting and lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Come enjoy a delicious meal and participate in a hands-on project for Garden Hills Elementary School. If you’d like to attend, RSVP to Mary Ann Hall at 770.396.4490.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4 Regular: BBQ pulled pork plate Kids: Chicken fingers, fruit & dessert The lite menu is not available on 9/4.

SEPTEMBER 18 Regular: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, green salad, rolls & assorted pies Kids: Pizza, fried cheese, fruit & dessert

SEPTEMBER 11 Regular: Pork loin, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, green salad, rolls & assorted cakes Kids: Hot dogs, french fries, fruit & dessert

SEPTEMBER 25 Regular: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, green salad & cheesecake Kids: Spaghetti with meat sauce, fruit & dessert

LITE OPTIONS Grilled Steak Salad: Steak, tomatoes, peppers, cheese & pecans over fresh greens Greek Chicken Wrap: Grilled chicken lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, peppers, feta and Greek dressing served in a wrap with fresh fruit Tilapia Plate: Breaded and baked tilapia served with fresh fruit

FOLLOW US CARING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Members of the New Covenant Sunday School Class

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A big thank you goes to the New Covenant Sunday School Class who made care packages for students at Georgia Tech. They loaded up the bags with snacks and other goodies and personalized each one with “Go Jackets!” Josh Scott and other Second-Ponce volunteers gave out these bags Tuesday, September 2 at Georgia Tech’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry’s worship service. Connect with Josh (jscott@spdl.org) if your family or small group are interested in supporting college students during the year.

RIGHT ON TRACK

As part of our partnership with Garden Hills Elementary School, we have sponsored the building of a new running track for the campus. In appreciation, GHES is naming it the “Second-Ponce Track.” It’s an exciting time for all of us! Check out these progress pictures (left)! The gravel has been laid, concrete poured and sealant applied. A plaque signifying our partnership in this project will be installed next month. We’re honored to partner with this great community institution!

Second-Ponce believes in the limitless potential of the students at Garden Hills Elementary School.

... Let us throw off everything that hinders ... And run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Hebrews 12:1

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Carson Snipes August 11

IN LOVING MEMORY Casey Snipes August 11

Dianne Brown August 24

Edward H. Laughridge August 11 Dr. Aaron King September 3