WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Brethren, We Have Met to Worship arr. Pope SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME & INVOCATION
HYMN MEDLEY 1
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
*HYMN NO. 1 Holy, Holy, Holy NICAEA
HYMN NO. 575 Redeemed ADA
*HYMN NO. 323 How Great Thou Art HOW GREAT THOU ART
*Please stand.
SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 2:1–11 Debbie Dyer (p. 954 in your pew Bible)
ANTHEM Gloria in Excelsis Műller Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to people of good will. We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You, We give You thanks for Your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O, God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
OFFERTORY PRAYER Jim Weldon
OFFERTORY Charles Callahan
Voluntary on Engelberg (Hymn 309, “When, in Our Music, God Is Glorified”) Jack Mitchener, organ
You are invited to meditate on the text of this great English hymn as our organist plays:
When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia!
How oft, in making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia!
So has the Church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev’ry tongue, Alleluia!
And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom He won the fight: Alleluia!
Let ev’ry instrument be tuned for praise, let all rejoice who have a voice to raise, And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia!
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) OLD 100TH
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.
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11 a.m.
WE'RE "PEOPLE PEOPLE"
FOR GUESTS WE HAVEN'T MET YET
HYMN MEDLEY 2
HYMN NO. 625 Standing on the Promises PROMISES
HYMN NO. 48 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
*HYMN NO. 573 It Is Well With my Soul VILLE DU HAVRE
*Please stand.
MUSICAL MEDITATION Mendelssohn Ye People, Rend Your Hearts & If With All Your Hearts, from Elijah Jake McWhorter, tenor; Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL MEDITATION With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia! Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered His people, Alleluia! O, be joyful in God, all ye lands. O, sing praises to the honor of His name, make His praise to be glorious. With a voice of singing, declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia!
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 499 SURRENDER
I Surrender All
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Dr. Hollingsworth
Dr. Hollingsworth
CHORAL BENEDICTION Lutkin The Lord Bless You and Keep You Sanctuary Choir
POSTLUDE Fugue in D Major, BWV 532
J. S. Bach Jack Mitchener, organ
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in gratitude and love for
JENNIFER & JOHN ULDRICK
on their last Sunday at Second-Ponce. Rev. John Uldrick has faithfully and joyfully served as our Associate Pastor and is moving to the next phase of his ministry as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenwood, South Carolina.
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.
MORE GOOD STUFF
EVERYONE IS AN "INSIDER" AT SPDL
We're pulling back the curtain on some experiences and words you'll encounter today.
• Doxology: The Doxology is a short hymn of praise. We use it as transition music when children leave the Sanctuary for Kids Worship.
• Invocation: The first prayer of the service invoking the spirit of God to be with us as we worship.
• Passport Camps: Each summer, our children and youth spend a few days of fun and friendship with other family ministries from across the country at Passport Camps.
• Prime Timers: Prime Timers is the name of our vibrant senior adult ministry. They meet once per month for a different activity, meal or adventure.
• SPdL: An abbreviation for Second-Ponce de Leon. We pronounce it "Spee-duhl."
• SPdLU: An acronym for Second-Ponce de Leon University, our Wednesday evening time of adult discipleship.
• TML: Touching Miami with Love, or TML, guides children and youth spiritually, intellectually and emotionally through special programming for underserved communities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Part of our work as their mission partner includes a yearly trip to TML to lead a week of summer camp.
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.
RECEPTION FOR THE ULDRICKS
Today | After Worship Fellowship Hall
Let’s shower the Uldricks with love, encouragement, gratitude and well-wishes before they move to Greenwood, SC. What a joy and blessing they have been to Second-Ponce; let's send them to their next ministry with hugs, handshakes and happiness!
GRADUATE INFO SUBMISSIONS
Send to Jonathan Hall (jhall@spdl.org) Deadline: Wednesday, May 15
Graduate Sunday: May 19
Join us for worship on Sunday, May 19 as we celebrate our high school and college graduates! We're so proud of these students and can't wait to see what their futures hold. Help us recognize their awesome achievements by submitting a photo of your graduate, the name of their high school or university and any future plans to Rev. Jonathan Hall, Minister of Community and Student Discipleship at jhall@spdl.org.
NOTE: Submissions after the deadline of Wednesday, May 15, will not be included in the worship bulletin.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 31 SPdL college scholarship applications are available for pick-up in the Welcome Center. Please note there will not be an online version of the form. Applicants must submit completed hardcopies via mail (Attention: Scholarship Team) or scanned PDFs via email to scholarships@spdl.org. Be sure to carefully read page 1 before starting; additional information has been added to each page this year. If you have questions or problems, email scholarships@spdl.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL |
Scuba
Monday–Friday June 3–7 9 a.m.–Noon
For ages 4 (by 9/1/24)–completed 5th grade | $35/child
Youth volunteers: Completed 6th–12th grade Dive into the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God! At Scuba VBS, children will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about. Register by May 10, and invite your friends, too! Register at www.spdl.org/vbs.
PASSPORT CAMP FOR YOUTH
June 23–28 Completed 6th–12th Grade | Converse University | Spartanburg, SC $450/Student Register by May 19
PASSPORT is a creative discipleship and mission action camp that allows students to have a varied camp experience, explore their passions and grow in their faith journey. Along with small group Bible studies led by Passport teams, your students will experience afternoon activities that engage their faith and give them the opportunity to deepen their faith and serve others through local mission engagement. Sign up now at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PASSPORTKIDS CAMP
July 20–23 | Completed 3rd–6th Grade | Converse University Spartanburg, SC
$378/Child $150 Deposit due May 1
PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp filled with fun, faith-building programming and hands-on missions. Here, your students will discover God’s love and practice being followers of Jesus through an active schedule of developmentally appropriate programming. PASSPORTkids adds to the ultimate camp experience by including games, music, rec parties, a night market and a variety show.Sign up now at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
MORE GOOD THINGS ON THE CALENDAR
SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, May 8 | Supper at 5 p.m.; SPdLU at 6 Fellowship Hall & On Zoom Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth continues our May discipleship series: The Parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Join us Wednesday, May 8 for Parables of the Kingdom of God On the Fellowship Supper menu: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls and dessert. RSVP by Noon, Monday, May 6 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
YOUNG ADULT BRAVES GAME
Saturday, May 18 6–10 p.m. Tickets: $25 Cheer on the home team Friday, May 18, as the Atlanta Braves take on the San Diego Padres. Meet at SPdL at 6 p.m. to carpool to Truist Park. Game tickets go quickly, so sign up ASAP at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
PRIME TIMERS' SPRING FLING LUNCH
Tuesday, May 21 | Noon Fellowship Hall $10
Join us as we celebrate warmer weather and dream about future Prime Timer's ministry and activities. Come with ideas for gathering and wear your best spring bonnet/hat (prizes awarded!) On the Menu: Marinated grilled boneless chicken, grilled asparagus, wild rice, build-a-salad and dessert. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp by May 16. Need a ride? Let Karen Harwell, Ron Watts, or Deborah Painter know.
SUPPORT THE MIAMI MISSION TRIP
Each year, Second-Ponce sends a team of church members to lead a week of summer camp at Touching Miami with Love. Those who are unable to attend have become supporters by committing to pray for the experience and/or donating funds for our team's airfare and hotel stay. If you're interested in making a financial donation, there are 3 easy ways to contribute:
• Visit www.spdl.org/give and select "TML Trip" from the fund dropdown menu.
• Complete an offering envelope and drop your donation in the offering plate.
• Use the locked drop box at the TML display in the Welcome Center
Note: If you're donating by check, please put "TML Trip" in the memo line.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, MAY 5
12:15 p.m. Reception for the Uldricks
MONDAY, MAY 6
Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
TUESDAY, MAY 7
8:30 p.m. Parents Connect Zoom*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
9:30 a.m. BSF Women's Bible Study
5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. Activities for Children & Youth
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
6 p.m. Adult Discipleship (SPdLU)* 7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MAY 12
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for All Ages
11 a.m. Worship*
*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details)
Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
We're glad you're here!
How oft, in making music, we have found, A new dimension in the world of sound; As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia!
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH
WELCOME TO Sunday WORSHIP May 5, 2024
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH
Second-Ponce Worship Team REV. JOHN ULDRICK Associate Pastor JOY CALLAWAY Pianist 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 COMMUNITY DISCIPLESHIP MISSIONS Joyful Dynamic Intentional Focused WORSHIP Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org | FB, IG & YT: @secondponce GOOD STUFF IN FAMILY MINISTRY
AFTER WORSHIP
SHARING GOD'S LOVE IN MIAMI
Music Ministry
SUNDAY
A Second-Ponce Annual Tradition Offered by Our Talented Music Ministry
Senior Pastor
DR. DOCK HOLLINGSWORTH
