WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
… to thee our cordial thankfulness … (from Salem Sonata) Jack Mitchener, organ
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Dan Locklair
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 52 WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
LYONS
O Worship the King
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Psalm 139:1–6; 13–18
Rev. Allie Osborne
INSTALLATION OF INCOMING DEACONS & RECOMMITMENT OF ALL DEACONS Ben Allison Andy Anderson Eddie Applegate Debbie Branch Gary Branch
Barbara Brown Dennis Carter Laurie Entrekin Sharon Harle Andy Hogans
LITANY OF COMMITMENT
Robert Hubble Drew Kelly Alex McDonald Jerome Mathis Amanda Payne
Dr. Hollingsworth Lee Perkins Noel Turner Chan Snipes Keith Valentine Julie Snipes Howell Williams Rob Suggs Jeanne Williams Glenn Summers
Chan Snipes, Outgoing Deacon Chair
People: You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You discern my thoughts from far away.
Leader: Returning Deacons and new candidates, the church has recognized in you the gifts of service and leadership. Having been elected by this congregation to this term of Deacon leadership, do you commit yourself to faithful service in the name of Christ and as a representative of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church?
Leader: You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
Deacons: I do.
People: Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, You know it completely. Leader: You hem me in, behind and before, and lay Your hand upon me.
Leader: Members of this congregation, do you commit your support to these individuals whom you have set aside for Deacon service? Do you further pledge your prayers, gifts and participation in service to the Kingdom of God?
People: Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
Congregation: We do.
Leader: For it was You who formed my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother's womb.
Leader: May the God Who calls and holds us bless the service of these Deacons and this congregation as we bear witness to Christ’s love.
People: I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works; that I know very well.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Leader: O Lord, You have searched me and known me.
Leader: My frame was not hidden from You, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. People: Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In Your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. Leader: How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! People: I try to count them—they are more than the sand; I come to the end—I am still with You. ANTHEM
Be Thou My Vision
Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
Rutter
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING DEACONS Duncan Harle Lynn Klein
Dr. Hollingsworth
RECOGNITION OF LIFE DEACONS
Dr. Hollingsworth
Frank Gudger Barbara Haig Carolyn Harris John Kerr
Tom Lewis Clayton Ramsey George Sapp Ron Watts
Jim Weldon Edie Whitaker Ruth Williams Paul Wright
OFFERTORY
Edie Whitaker, Newly Elected Life Deacon
Prelude on “Help us, Lord Jesus, to do well”
G. A. Homilius
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD 100TH
Jack Mitchener, organ
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 536
Rev. John Uldrick Lord, You Call Us to Your Service (v. 1 & 2)
NEW DEACON TESTIMONY HYMN NO. 536 SCRIPTURE
Julie Snipes
Lord, You Call Us to Your Service (v. 5) 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Acts 6:1–16
(p. 964; 889–890 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
LAUDA ANIMA
Set Aside to Serve
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 488 Come, All Christians, Be Committed
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11 a.m.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Rev. Uldrick
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Dr. Hollingsworth
… Let His work your pleasure be … (From Salem Sonata) Jack Mitchener, organ
Dan Locklair
SHARING THE OFFERTORY PRAYER Edie Whitaker served as SPdL's Minister to Children for over 20 years. Her calling to share God's love with little ones has continued through her service as a leader in children's choirs and Vacation Bible School. Edie—active in our music and congregational care ministries—was recently named a Life Deacon. She and her husband, Reid, are parents to two adult children, Lang and Claire, and grandparents to five.
WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE" FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here! Settle in for a transformative and joyful hour of worship. We'd love to be helpful in your faith journey. There's a green card in the pew rack—I'm New Here. Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with calls, emails or requests. Engagement with us will be at your own pace; we just want to know who you are and how we can pray for you. FOR GUESTS WE KNOW & CHURCH MEMBERS Welcome back to church! Your presence is part of what makes Sundays at Second-Ponce so wonderful. If you're a guest who's ready to take the next step or a church member who wants to deepen your involvement, fill out the red pew card—I'm a Regular—and drop it in the offering plate. Let us know how we can help.
LAUDA ANIMA Barbara Brown Incoming Deacon Chair Dr. Hollingsworth BEACH SPRING
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
LAYING ON OF HANDS
WORSHIP OF GOD
Ordained deacons and ministers from all Christian denominations are invited to participate in the Laying On of Hands.
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor Joy Callaway, Pianist Anneliese Depenthal, Music Ministry Intern Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Jonathan Hall, Minister of Community and Student Discipleship
Dr. Jack Mitchener, Organist Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH REMINDERS HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE The church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 15, in honor of the MLK holiday. We will return to regular business hours Tuesday, January 16. PRIME TIMERS' LUNCH RESCHEDULED Due to inclement weather on the original lunch date (Tuesday, January 9), the lunch at Paschal's was rescheduled for this Tuesday, January 16. Same time, same place, new date. Don't forget!
HAPPENING SOON Sign up for SPdL events on our website at www.spdl.org/rsvp or scan this code.
SUPPER & SPDLU Wednesday, January 17 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Discipleship at 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall and on Zoom | Supper Cost: $8/adult; $5/child Join us for supper & SPdLU this week! On the menu: Chicken pot pie, rice, salad, rolls and dessert. After the meal, Rev. John Uldrick will lead us in The Lord's Prayer Part 2: Whose Will Be Done? & Our Daily Bread. RSVP by Noon, Monday, 1/15. MEDIAN ADULT DREAMING EVENT Saturday, January 20 | 5:30–8 p.m. | Location: Punch Bowl Social | Cost: Your Own Meal | Childcare Available Upon Request This year, Second-Ponce is launching a ministry effort for members and families between the already established Young Adult and Senior Adult groups. While it is a wide age range—with different life stages—there is immeasurable value in learning, sharing and forming community as a group. So, join us for a Median Adult Dreaming Event. We’ll gather at Punch Bowl Social near Truist Park for some food and fun and to talk about how we might connect as a group this year. Because this is an adult space, we’re asking that you not bring children. Allie and Jonathan are available to hang out with your kids at the church while we have fun, but you must reserve that with them, specifically. Email Allie or Jonathan if you want to take them up on their offer! This is going to be a great night and we hope to see you there! RSVP by Wednesday, 1/17. CHURCH IN CONFERENCE Sunday, January 21 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall | Lunch Cost: $8 Join us for the first Church in Conference of 2024! We'll enjoy a yummy lunch of tomato soup, turkey sandwiches, chips and cookies, and then discuss important church business like 2023 year-end expenses, Ministry Council reports, updates from Planned Gifts and the Finance Committee, membership and more. RSVP by Thursday, January 18. SPECIAL SUNDAY We're excited to share a couple of special opportunities happening Sunday, February 4. • Children and youth will have a combined Sunday School hour to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday. • It's a pulpit swap! In worship, we'll welcome Rev. Caroline Smith, senior pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in Duluth, to share a sermon with us while our own Rev. Allie Osborne shares her message with the congregation at Parkway. This creative worship experience allows us, as a church family, to affirm God's call for women to preach the gospel. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, February 14 | Following Fellowship Supper (6:15 p.m.) | Chapel Join us as we begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday worship on February 14. After Fellowship Supper, we'll move to the Chapel and share in a deeply meaningful time together. Children and youth will participate in worship, but childcare will be available.
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH HAPPENING SOON
Sign up for SPdL events on our website at www.spdl.org/rsvp or scan the code on the other announcements page. PRIME TIMER'S VALENTINE'S LUNCH Thursday, February 15 | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $10/person It's true—the Prime Timers' Valentine's lunch will be a day late this year. But that gives us 24 extra hours to plan! Join us Thursday, February 15 for MORE fun, MORE love, MORE friendship and MORE laughs! Stay tuned for menu details. RSVP by Sunday, February 11. KIDS' CLUB VALENTINE'S FRIYAY | "LOVE GOD, LOVE EACH OTHER" Friday, February 16 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | Ages 0-5th grade | $20/child Get ready for a fun-filled evening for kids that includes a meal, a Bible story, games, and crafts while parents can enjoy some time together! Children ages 0-5th grade are welcome! Cost is $20/child and space is limited! Sign up by Wednesday, 2/14. WOMEN'S RETREAT Friday–Sunday, March 8–10 | Pinnacle Retreat Center | Clayton, GA Cost: $170/person (double occupancy) Join us for fellowship, study and fun in the North GA mountains! Our special guest, Rev. Heather Webb, will lead us in exploring how we can apply Jesus' "I Am" statements from John's gospel to our daily lives. Registration is live today! If you have questions or want to see the weekend's agenda, reach out to the retreat team at womensministry@spdl.org.
PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP January 14, 2024
This month, our children and youth will go on retreats and we're asking our church family to pray for their experiences! From Rev. Jonathan Hall | Minister of Community and Student Discipleship: Prayers for a safe journey home from Huntsville. • Winter Youth Summit: January 12–14 (Returning home today) From Rev. Allie Osborne | Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship: Pray for safe travels, for cozy bunks, for strengthening friendships and for deepening our relationship with God. • Children's Retreat: January 26–28
Deacon Ordination & Installation TODAY'S MESSAGE
Set Aside to Serve
WEEK AT A GLANCE MONDAY, JANUARY 15 All Day Church Office Closed Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 End of Day Church in Conference RSVP Due
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 11:20 a.m. Prime Timers' Lunch 6:30 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 5:30 p.m. Median Adult Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)* 6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal End of Day Median Adult Dreaming Event RSVP Due
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study Children, Youth & Adults* 11 a.m. Worship* 12:15 p.m. Church in Conference *This event is available in person and online (via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details)
1 Timothy 3:8–13; Acts 6:1–16
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Senior Pastor
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org Facebook & Instagram: @secondponce