Order of Worship 2/11/24 by Second-Ponce

WORSHIP OF GOD

Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11 a.m.

PRELUDE

Ain’t-a That Good News (from Spirituals for Organ)

Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11 a.m.

arr. Marianne Kim

Jack Mitchener, organ

HYMN NO. 413

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP In honor of Black History Month, our February Choral Calls to Worship will be verses from Lift Every Voice and Sing. We invite you to stand and join the choir in song. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered. We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. HYMN NO. 98

WELCOME & INVOCATION

REST (ELTON)

What If Elisha Said “No?”

Dr. Dock Hollingsworth

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 96 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

HOUSTON

POSTLUDE

Rev. Uldrick Dr. Hollingsworth

Allegro con spirito in B flat Major (from Three Pieces) Jack Mitchener, organ

Frank Bridge

Rev. Jonathan Hall

OLIVET

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

ANTHEM

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

BENEDICTION

All: The mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes and does not keep silence, before Him is a devouring fire, and a mighty tempest all around Him. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that He may judge His people: "Gather to Me My faithful ones, who made a covenant with Me by sacrifice!" The heavens declare His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. HYMN NO. 407

Caroline Glick

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Rev. John Uldrick Psalm 50:1–6

SERMON

2 Kings 2:1–12

(p. 290 in your pew Bible)

Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.

SHEFFIELD

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

SCRIPTURE

LEADING OUR OFFERTORY PRAYER Dennis Carter has been a member of Second-Ponce for almost 24 years, and in that time, he's graciously served God and our church as an active Deacon, current member of the Executive and Facilities Committees, and former Chair of the Finance Committee. Dennis and his wife, Karen, are members of the Bridge Builders Sunday School class and the proud parents of two girls, Dana and Stacy. Dennis— an electrical engineer—enjoys Georgia Tech sports, hiking, camping, tennis and golf.

Burleigh, arr. Schrader

Order My Steps

Sanctuary Choir; Joy Callaway, piano

WHY DO WE OBSERVE ASH WEDNESDAY AT SECOND-PONCE? OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY

Dennis Carter Precious Lord, Take My Hand

T.A. Dorsey, arr. Schrader

Jeanne Williams, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano

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

Rev. Allie Osborne

Scripture tells us God made humanity from dust and to dust we shall return. Ash Wednesday is a reminder of our mortality and our great need to be redeemed. The Palm Sunday branches, used to make our ashes, are a stark reminder of how quickly shouts of hosanna turn to crucifixion cries. May our observance of Ash Wednesday remind us that we are both dust and in great need. May it also remind us to look to Christ, who overcame death for us, and offers love, grace and redemption for even us dusty ones. Join us as we remember and recommit first to seek Christ during Lent. -Offered by Rev. John Uldrick | Associate Pastor

WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL We're sharing definitions of a few words and visuals you may encounter today. • Councils: Our congregational leadership structure is divided into four councils named after each of our core values: Community, Discipleship, Missions and Worship. • Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship. • FriYAY: Several times a year, our Kids' Club meets on a Friday evening to have fun as a group and give parents a night out. We call it FriYAY because everyone is excited to participate! • Invocation: The first prayer of a worship service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship. • Prime Timers: Our vibrant senior adult ministry • SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl." • SPdLU: SPdLU—Second-Ponce de Leon University—is our Wednesday night time of adult discipleship where we study relevant topics or books of the Bible. 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. 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 one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.

RSVP FROM YOUR SEAT Sign up for SPdL events on our website at www.spdl.org/rsvp or scan this code.

THIS WEEK YOUNG ADULT MARDI GRAS PARTY | RSVP DUE TODAY! Tuesday, February 13 | 7:15 p.m. | Jonathan and Milligan Hall's Home Join us at Jonathan & Milligan Hall’s Young Adult Mardi Gras Party! A delicious and authentic NOLA dinner and desserts will be provided. RSVP to jhall@spdl.org by Sunday, February 11. Let the good times roll! ASH WEDNESDAY SUPPER & SERVICE Wednesday, February 14 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Service to follow in the Chapel Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child Join us as we begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday supper and worship. On the menu: Chicken enchiladas, rice, black beans, chips & dip, salad and dessert. 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. RSVP for the meal by Noon, Monday, February 12. Note: There will be no Zoom for this time of worship. PRIME TIMERS' VALENTINE'S LUNCH | RSVP DUE TODAY! 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! On the menu: chicken parm, penne pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert. 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. TOCO HILLS MOBILE PANTRY Monday, February 19 | 12–4 p.m. | Toco Hills Community Alliance Toco Hills Community Alliance is looking for volunteers to help distribute food and water at their mobile pantry. As their partner, we want to help by sending a team of 5-10 of our folks to participate in this vital ministry. If you’re interested, contact Rev. Allie Osborne at aosborne@spdl.org.

CONTINUING IT'S CANDY TIME Community Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 23 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free Event Our annual Community Egg Hunt will be here before we know it, and we need your help to begin preparations! We're collecting candy donations in designated bins in the Welcome Center. As you're able, please grab a few bags of individually wrapped goodies and bring them to church.

LOOKING AHEAD WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP Thursday, February 29 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Lynn Klein's House | Dunwoody Come leap into the next Women's Fellowship and enjoy your bonus day at the home of Lynn Klein (in Dunwoody), and bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share. RSVP by Tuesday, February 27. 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. If you have questions or want to see the weekend's agenda, reach out to the retreat team at womensministry@spdl.org. MEN'S CHOIR Sunday, March 10 | During Worship | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary Sunday, March 10, our worship music will be led by a men's choir, and we'd love for you to join! SPdL women will be away at their retreat, so this is a great chance to showcase our bass, baritone and tenor voices. All men—even if you've never performed in the choir before—are welcome to participate! No experience needed; only a joyful spirit required. Reach out to Bill Gabbard, minister of music, for more information at bgabbard@spdl.org. ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK HUNGER WALK/RUN Sunday, March 10 | Noon–4 p.m. | Event begins at 2 p.m. Pre-Registration: $30/walk; $40/run | Onsite Registration: $35/walk; $45/run The Missions Council invites you to join the Second-Ponce team for Atlanta Community Food Bank's annual Hunger Walk/Run. After worship, we'll change into our walk/run clothes and carpool to MARTA. You can purchase lunch at the event or make your own arrangements. Sign up by Friday, March 8. For more information, reach out to Drew Kelly, Missions Council Chair, at drewkellyatl@gmail.com or 678.480.0375.

WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 12:15 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting & Lunch End of Day RSVP Deadlines for Young Adult Mardi Gras Party and Prime Timers' Valentine's Lunch MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 7:15 p.m. Young Adult Mardi Gras Party WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal End of Day Kids' Club FriYAY RSVP Due

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 11:45 a.m. Prime Timers' Valentine's Lunch 8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 5:30 p.m. Kids' Club Valentine's FriYAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Combined Children & Youth Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship*

*This event is available in person and online (via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details)

Dynamic Intentional Joyful MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP WORSHIP COMMUNITY

AFTER WORSHIP YOUTH PARENT MEETING After worship, youth and parents are invited to eat and meet in the youth area as we look ahead to student ministry in 2024.

IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH

Focused

IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH

Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.

February 11, 2024

WELCOME TO WORSHIP We're glad you're here!

TODAY'S MESSAGE

What If Elisha Said "No?" 2 Kings 2:1–12

Dr. Dock Hollingsworth | Senior Pastor This is the story of Elijah and Elisha and the passing of the mantle of leadership. The focus will be on Elijah’s investment in a younger leader and Elisha’s willingness to lead.

Second-Ponce Worship Team DR. DOCK HOLLINGSWORTH Senior Pastor REV. JOHN ULDRICK Associate Pastor JOY CALLAWAY Pianist ANNELIESE DEPENTHAL Music Ministry Intern BILL GABBARD Minister of Music

REV. JONATHAN HALL Minister of Community & Student Discipleship DR. JACK MITCHENER Organist REV. ALLIE OSBORNE Minister of Missions & Children's Discipleship RICHARD ROGERS Director of Orchestra