WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
arr. Kirkland
In the Name of the Lord
SPdL Orchestra, Richard Rogers, director
SCRIPTURE
This version of Great is Thy Faithfulness was arranged in honor of Verleen by former music ministry staff member Keith Harmel.
SCRIPTURE
FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Psalm 150
Dr. Eric Nelson
All: Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary: Praise Him in the firmament of His power. Praise Him for His mighty acts: Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: Praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: Praise Him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: Praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN NO. 377 ANTHEM
GIVE THANKS arr. Held
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
2 Chronicles 5
Melody Bolden
A Hundred and Twenty Priests and No Sermon
Dr. Hollingsworth
(p. 340 in your pew Bible)
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 69 TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA Children of the Heavenly Father Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT BENEDICTION
Bill Gabbard Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735a (Praise/Honor I Will Give You Lord)
Bach
Verleen Baerg, organist
Courtney
Great Is Thy Faithfulness and Children of the Heavenly Father are Verleen's favorite hymns. She requested to share them today with her church family.
There Is a Redeemer
GREEN
SHARING THEIR GIVING STORY
An Expression of Gratitude
Schwoebel
Stephen Rotz, tenor; Joy Callaway, piano
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
OFFERTORY PRAYER
arr. Kirkland
John and Pat Kerr, members since 1994, are active in the leadership of the Open Door Sunday School class as teachers and outreach support. Both are ordained deacons—John having been elected a Life Deacon in 2022. Pat is a fitness instructor at the CWC (Community Wellness Center) at Second-Ponce and leads our Heart & Sole fitness class. She is a member of the Community Council and serves as a Trustee for the Elizabeth Grisham Brown fund. John currently serves on the Planned Gifts Committee and has served in the past as Church Treasurer plus Chair of the Finance Committee, and several other church committees. John and Pat have two adult children—living out of state—and two grandchildren.
OLD 100TH
The Sanctuary flowers today are given in honor of
John and Pat Kerr Becky Smith
I Will Serve Thee SPdL Orchestra
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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
HOMILY
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Teach Me Thy Song, O Lord
OUR STORY OF GIVING AS GRATITUDE
OFFERTORY
Give Thanks Charae Krueger, cello; Verleen Baerg, organ
arr. Harmel
Sanctuary Choir
HYMN NO. 48
HYMN NO. 373 MUSICAL OFFERING
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Great Is Thy Faithfulness
WORSHIP OF GOD
Rev. Jonathan Hall
VERLEEN BAERG by the Music Ministry of SPdL for her many years of service and dedication. We are blessed to welcome past Ministers of Music Eric Nelson and Steve Rotz, as well as Verleen's daughters, Charae and Chandra, and granddaughter, Juliana, as they join us in honoring Verleen.
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! We hope you find this hour to be joyful and transformative. Our church has something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have special dinners, small groups and Bible studies. Wednesday evenings, we share Fellowship Supper followed by adult discipleship and ageappropriate activities for children and teens. We hope you'll join us! And now that you know a little about us, help us get to know you better by completing the blue or green card located in the pew rack and hand it to a minister or drop it in the offering plate. HOW TO JOIN Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. At any time during the Hymn of Response, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where a member of our ministry team will greet you with warmth and joy. If you're uncomfortable being "in the spotlight," but still want to join– that's ok! Speak with of one our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.
ADDITIONAL SUNDAY INFORMATION CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP We love to see children at Second-Ponce, and we have a Kids’ Club area just for them! It's one floor up from the Sanctuary, and our greeters will be happy to show you the way. In the Kids' Club, there’s a nursery and Kids Worship for babies–5th grade. You may take your children to the Kids' Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology (when kids leave with children's ministry leaders). After worship, pick them up in the Kids’ Club. SHARING PRAYER REQUESTS At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. Let us know your prayer needs by filling out a request card located on the back of 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. GIVING AN OFFERING Your financial support of Second-Ponce allows us to carry out the mission God has for our church. There are giving cards in the pew racks that utilize a QR code for making gifts online. You may also drop your offering in the offering plate.
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist Joy Callaway, Pianist Anneliese Depenthal, Music Ministry Intern Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Jonathan Hall, Minister of Community and Student Discipleship
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 TODAY
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH COMING UP
RECEPTION FOR VERLEEN BAERG Today | After Worship | Fellowship Hall Join us for a reception in the Fellowship Hall after worship to shower Verleen with love and gratitude! FINAL WEEK OF INTENTIONAL GIVING | THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG October 29–31 | Week 5 Focus: Giving is Gratitude | www.spdl.org/october Giving shows our gratitude for all that God gives us. • Read: 2 Corinthians 9:15 • Consider: How is giving to the church an act of gratitude for Jesus’ gift of salvation? How can you show gratitude for God, for family, for friends, your country this week? • Act: Keep a gratitude journal. Each day this week write down three things for which you are grateful. Keep it in a special place and look back on New Year's Day to reflect. • Listen: Find our specially curated playlists at www.spdl.org/october. IT'S PLEDGE SUNDAY If you haven't submitted it already, be sure drop your Intentional Giving plan card in the offering plate during worship OR hop online and submit your pledge through our secure form.
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp. LUNCH BUNCH SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Sunday, November 12 | 12–2 p.m. | Various Restaurants | Meet at the North Bridge We're encouraging folks to get together after worship in small groups and head out to have lunch together. Just meet at the North Bridge entrance (near the church office) after worship. Find a group and a restaurant that suits you and off you go! YOUNG ADULT DINNER Tuesday, November 14 | 7:15 p.m. | Café Agora (Buckhead location) Hey, young adults! Join us for our November dinner at Café Agora. The cost is your own meal. RSVP at www.spdl.org/rsvp. VETERAN'S DAY LUNCH Thursday, November 9 | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $10 We're excited to once again honor America's We encourage those with veteran veterans with our annual Veteran's Day service memorabilia—your own or Lunch. Everyone is invited to join us your family's—to bring your keepOn the menu: Pork medallions in marsala sauce, roasted sakes for display at the lunch. potatoes, garden vegetable medley, salad, rolls and apple cobbler. RSVP by November 5 at www.spdl.org/rsvp. KIDS' CLUB FRIYAY Friday, November 17 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | Cost: $20/child Don't miss this sports-themed Kids' Club FriYAY! Kids, get ready for a fun evening that includes a meal, Bible stories, games, snacks and crafts. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Register by Wednesday, November 15, at spdl.org/rsvp.
Extra cards are in the Welcome Center
Our online form is simple, secure and can be accessed using this QR code
COMING UP All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp. NOVEMBER PRAYER FOCUS | Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott Whether in pain, suffering, or otherwise in need, these prayers lead us to God’s grace and mercy. Beginning Wednesday, November 1, the Help, Thanks, Wow prayer handout will be in the Welcome Center and at www.spdl.org/pray. SUPPER & SPDLU | 4-PART SERIES Wednesday, November 1 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child | Fellowship Hall & Zoom Join us for a delicious meal followed by part three of a series led by special guest Dr. Robert Nash. In his new book, “Moving the Equator,” Dr. Nash argues that God’s desire from the very moment of creation was a diverse world of cultures, languages, worldviews and religions. On the menu for supper: Spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert. RSVP is required for the meal by Monday, October 30 at Noon. YOUTH WINTER SUMMIT Friday, January 12 (Leaving SPdL at 5 p.m.)–Sunday, January 14 (Return to SPdL at 4 p.m.) | Huntsville, AL (Hosted by FBC Huntsville) | Cost: $150/person In January, SPdL Youth will travel to Huntsville, Alabama for CBF’s Winter Youth Summit. Throughout the weekend, they'll join in worship, breakout sessions, games and fellowship! The cost for the weekend is $150, which covers all events, lodging, transportation and meals at the retreat. Students will need to bring money for their meals on the road to and from Huntsville. The registration window closes early, so sign up by November 4 at www.spdl.org/rsvp. Theme: Let Your Light Shine Preacher: Rev. Ruth Perkins Lee Worship Leader: Davey Flowers
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS COMING FRIDAY!
ROB SUGGS BOOK SIGNING Sunday, November 19 | After Worship | Between the Library and Heritage Room Our very own Rob Suggs has published a new book and, to celebrate, he'll be signing copies after worship Sunday, November 19! "The Book That Conquered Time: How the Bible Came to Be tells the sometimes dramatic, always fascinating, and ultimately faith-building story of the Bible. It traces its history from ancient parchments to the modern work of translating the Word into everyday language." The book is available for pre-order (now until 11/17; regular orders after) at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Christianbook.com (on sale; save $5). Copies will also be available onsite for $20 (cash or check). If you'd like a signed copy, but are unable to make the November 19 signing, fear not! Reach out to Rob or Gayle and let them know. These books make great Christmas gifts, so start shopping early!
WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 12:15 p.m. Reception for Verleen
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6 p.m. Youth Fall Retreat (Depart)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9:30 a.m. BSF Women's 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
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study* 11 a.m. Worship* 12 p.m. Youth Fall Retreat (Return) *This event is available in person and online (via Zoom, Livestream or Facebook; check event details)
Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
October 29, 2023 THANK YOU,
VerleenBaerg S
Celebrating 17 years of melodious ministry as Second-Ponce's talented organist
TODAY'S HOMILY
A Hundred and Twenty Priests and No Sermon 2 Chronicles 5
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