WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
arr. Kirkland
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 61
KREMSER
We Gather Together
WELCOME & INVOCATION SCRIPTURE
Rev. Jonathan Hall Psalm 106:1–5
Rev. Allie Osborne
Everyone: Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever. Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord, or declare all His praise? Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times. Remember me, O Lord, when You show favor to Your people; help me when You deliver them; that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, that I may glory in Your heritage. HYMN NO. 372
ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ANTHEM
We Shall Behold Him
Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
D. Rambo, arr. Ferrin
The sky shall unfold preparing His entrance. The stars shall applaud Him with thunders of praise. The sweet light in His eyes shall enhance those awaiting, And we shall behold Him, then face to face. We shall behold Him face to face in all of His glory, We shall behold Him face to face, our Savior and Lord. The angel shall sound the shout of His coming, The sleeping will rise from their slumbering place; And those who remain shall be changed in a moment, And we shall behold Him, then face to face. We shall behold Him face to face in all of His glory, We shall behold Him face to face, our Savior and Lord.
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
SPdL Orchestra; Anneliese Depenthal, conductor
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.
OFFERTORY
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.
arr. Winkler
Thanksgiving Medley
SPdL Orchestra; Anneliese Depenthal, conductor
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD 100TH
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 SCRIPTURE
HYMN NO. 581 SERMON
Rev. John Uldrick Isaiah 25:1–9
Debbie Dyer
I Love to Tell the Story
HANKEY
(p. 568 in your pew Bible)
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth This Is the Lord for Whom We Have Waited
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 400 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
PRECIOUS LORD
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Dr. Hollingsworth
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE
Sinfonia from Cantata 79, “Now Thank We All Our God” Dr. Jack Mitchener, organ
Bach
WELCOME DR. JACK MITCHENER
Lynn Handley Thanksgiving Medley
WORSHIP OF GOD
Today is Dr. Jack Mitchener's first official Sunday as our new church organist! He and his wife, Rev. Julia B. Mitchener (Canon for Mission at the Cathedral of St. Philip), have two children, Sanders and Margaret. Help us welcome Jack and the Mitchener family to Second-Ponce!
arr. Winkler LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER OLD 100TH
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.
Lynn Handley, a member of Second-Ponce for 30 years, is active in the Sanctuary Choir. She recently retired as a librarian and has served in public and private schools for over 40 years. Ordained as a Deacon, Lynn has taught for many years in children's Sunday School and has worked with the Miami Mission team creating a library at the Homestead Touching Miami with Love site. She is the proud mother to Lily and a new grandmother to Frances (8 months).
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
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 AFTER WORSHIP ROB SUGGS BOOK SIGNING Today | 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 of The Book That Conquered Time after worship! Copies will be available onsite for $20 (cash or check).
MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY HELPING MORE FAMILIES AT GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Two apartment complex fires, nearly two weeks apart, have affected numerous families at Garden Hills Elementary School. As their partner, we want to offer safety, consistency and love during this time of heartbreak and transition. Sunday, November 26, the Missions Council will collect a special offering for these families. If you feel compelled to give before then, you may do so online by using this QR code or visting www.spdl.org/give and select Missions from the drop-down menu. Please Garden Hills Fire in the notes. For more information, reach out to the Missions Council at missions@spdl.org. TURKEYS FOR SUMMERHILL FAMILIES Collection Deadline: Wednesday, November 22 Summerhill Ministry is aiming to provide Thanksgiving turkeys for 27 families within the Martin Street Housing Community and Parkside Elementary School. You can help by donating financial support to their efforts. Make checks payable to "Summerhill Ministry/SPdL" or give online to "Summerhill Local." Please add "Thanksgiving" in the notes of whichever method you chose. DIAPERS & WIPES FOR TOCO HILLS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE November Collection Drive | Bins in the Welcome Center This month, we're collecting diapers and wipes for our friends at Toco Hills Community Alliance. Diaper sizes 4, 5 & 6 are the greatest needs. Donation bins are in the Welcome Center. BUDGET FOR LIFE Our friends at Buckhead Christian Ministry have a program called Budget for Life, a 12-month virtual financial education program helping working individuals and families build the skills, knowledge and habits to become financially stable. We want to help gather supplies for the 2024 Budget for Life class by shopping from their Amazon wish list. Check out their needs at www.spdl.org/missions and add a few items for your Black Friday and Giving Tuesday shopping!
ON THE CALENDAR
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH ON THE CALENDAR All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp. YOUNG ADULT FRIENDSGIVING/CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 2 | 7:15 p.m. | Meg Rooney's House Join us for our annual Friendsgiving & Christmas Party! This year, we'll gather at the home of Meg Rooney for an evening of food, games, and fellowship together. Main dish and drinks will be provided, all guests are invited to bring a side or dessert to share! RSVP by November 29. CHRISTMAS CANTATA & RECEPTION Sunday, December 10 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Sanctuary | Reception to Follow Join the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra for The Glory of Christmas, a musical celebration of Christ’s birth. After the Cantata, everyone is invited to mingle and fellowship at a lunch reception. Don't miss this joyful Second-Ponce tradition, and invite someone to join you! PRIME TIMERS' CHRISTMAS LUNCH Tuesday, December 12 | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Cost: $10 | Fellowship Hall Let's celebrate the Christmas season with a delicious lunch and fun surprises! Sign up by December 8 through Realm or by emailing Vicki McCaskey at vmccaskey@spdl.org. YOUTH CHRISTMAS LOCK-IN Friday and Saturday, December 15–16 | Friday at 6 p.m.-Saturday at 9 a.m. It's almost time for our annual Christmas Party & Lock-In! Bring a friend and join us for an exciting evening/night/morning filled with all kinds of fun! More details to come soon. RSVP by December 10.
WEEK AT A GLANCE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE NOTES • The church office will close at Noon on Tuesday, November 21 and will reopen to regular business hours Monday, November 27. • We will not have Fellowship Supper or SPdLU Wednesday, November 22. • As is customary on a holiday weekend, we will hold a churchwide breakfast followed by an all-adult, group Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, November 26. • We will resume our regular flow of activities Monday, November 27. • CWC holiday hours | Monday & Tuesday: Regular schedule, Wednesday: 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday: Closed and Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp. CHILDREN'S RETREAT (3RD–6TH GRADE) January 26-28, 2024 | Camp Rock Eagle, Eatonton, GA | Cost: $160/child Our 3rd-6th graders are joining with other campers from across the state to be "Salt and Light" at CBF of Georgia's Children's Retreat. For more information, email Allie at aosborne@spdl.org. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp. • Deposit: $80 | Due November 25 • Remaining Balance | Due January 1 FELLOWSHIP SUPPER & SPDLU Wednesday, November 29 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child Join us for a yummy dinner and a time of discipleship at our Wednesday night Fellowship Supper and SPdLU! After a meal of roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls and dessert, Rev. John Uldrick will share "A Deeper Look at Advent." RSVP is required for supper by Noon, Monday, November 27 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 12 p.m. Rob Suggs' Book Signing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Noon Church Office Closes for the Holidays WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 End of Day Turkeys for Summerhill Deadline THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 5 p.m. Children's Retreat Deposit Deadline SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Churchwide Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Combinned Adult Sunday School in the fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship* *This event is available in person and online (via Livestream and YouTube).
Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
November 19, 2023 TODAY'S MESSAGE
This Is the Lord for Whom We Have Waited Isaiah 25:1–9
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