WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.
PRELU DE Amazing Grace arr. Goeller SPdL Orchestra; Richard Rogers, director
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 605 And Can It Be SAGINA
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. John Uldrick
SCRIPTURE Psalm 67 Rev. Allie Osborne
Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us.
People: That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power among all nations.
Leader: Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
People: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.
Leader: Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
People: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere Him.
HYMN NO. 479 O Zion, Haste TIDINGS
ANTHEM Christ’s Love Compels Us Schwoebel Sanctuary Choir; SPdL Orchestra
MY SPDL STORY
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.
HYMN NO. 273 In Christ There Is No East or West McKEE
SERMON God’s Aggravating Mercy
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 41 WELLESLEY
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
BENEDICTION
Rev. Uldrick
Dr. Hollingsworth
POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God arr. Hustad Verleen Baerg, organ
SHARING HER SPDL STORY
Betsy Perkins, a lifelong member of Second-Ponce, coordinates our Women's Fellowship bi-monthly social. She sings alto in the Sanctuary Choir and is a member of the New Covenant Sunday School Class. Betsy is a trademark paralegal at a local Atlanta law firm and enjoys traveling, sharing meals with good friends and reading. Betsy and her husband, Lee, raised their children, Anna and Jay, at Second-Ponce.
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 alternative 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
Betsy Perkins
OFFERTORY The Love of God arr. Kirkland SPdL Orchestra
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Jonathan Hall
SCRIPTURE Romans 11:1–2a; 29–32 Katie Entrekin (p. 921–922 in your pew Bible)
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of MARIE STOWERS
DAVIE
by her children.
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
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
HAPPENING AT SPDL
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
SUPPER & SPDLU
Wednesday, August 23 Beginning at 5 p.m. Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child Fellowship Hall & Zoom
Join us for a delicious meal followed by our current adult discipleship series— Daniel: A Pattern and A Promise—led by Rev. John Uldrick. On the menu for supper: Burgers & hot dogs, baked beans, French fries, salad and dessert. RSVP is required for the meal, so sign up by Noon, Monday, August 21.
WOMEN'S AUGUST FELLOWSHIP
Thursday, August 24 | 6:30–9 p.m. Page Edenfield's Home
Please join us on Thursday, August 24 at the home of Page Edenfield for fun, food and fellowship! Bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share. RSVP by Monday, August 21.
YOUTH 4TH SUNDAY LUNCH
Sunday, August 27 After Worship Fellini's Cost: Free
After passing the offering plate during the worship service, youth will meet at the North Bridge and walk to Fellini's for lunch. Come hang out and catch up! The group will return around 1:30 p.m. for pick up. No RSVP needed.
LABOR OF LOVE | WRITING NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Friday, September 1 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Outside of the Chapel
During the day, Friday, September 1, we're encouraging our church family to stop by a note writing station outside of the Chapel to share a prayer for our staff, ministers, Deacons, committees, councils, classes, etc. This act is the "Labor of Love." These notes will be delivered to the folks who have been prayed for. If you prefer, these notes can be from anonymous senders.
CHURCHWIDE BREAKFAST & ALL-ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sunday, September 3 Fellowship Hall | Breakfast Begins at 9:30 a.m. Holiday weekends often take our folks out of town, so we're offering a new community and discipleship opportunity on those special Sundays where attendance might be a little lower than usual. Beginning in the Fellowship Hall, we'll gather for a churchwide breakfast followed by a time of blessing and prayer and then begin Sunday School at 10 a.m. Adults will remain in the Fellowship Hall for a group class. Children and youth will disperse for their usual routine. No RSVP.
YOUNG ADULT SEPTEMBER DINNER
Tuesday, September 5 | 7:15 p.m. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (5486 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee)
Young adults, don't miss dinner at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Tuesday, September 5! Grab some friends and meet us there at 7:15 p.m. RSVP by Monday, September 4 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
CELEBRATING DOCK'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Sunday, September 10 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall
After worship Sunday, September 10, join us in the Fellowship Hall for a special reception honoring Dr. Dock Hollingsworth's 10 years of service as our Senior Pastor. We'll enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, trips down memory lane and plenty of hugs as we celebrate Dock's ministry at Second-Ponce. RSVP not required.
PRIME TIMERS' LUNCH AT TAQUERIA DEL SOL
Thursday, September 14 | 11:15 a.m.–2 p.m. Taqueria del Sol
SPdL seniors, let's meet for lunch at one of our church's favorite restaurants— Taqueria del Sol! We'll eat, fellowship and (hopefully) get a visit from George Trusler while we're there. Stay tuned for all the details!
HAPPENING AT SPDL
All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) JOHN'S GOSPEL
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Beginning September 13
In a world filled with all sorts of truth claims—even “find your own truth"—Jesus stands alone. He boldly proclaims Himself as the only source of freedom, peace, truth, meaning, sustenance, security and everlasting life with God. Which leaves us asking: Are Jesus' claims true? Beginning September 13th, BSF will meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for a study of the Gospel of John. We invite all women to come examine Jesus' claims for your own life in John’s Gospel: The Truth. Register at www.bsfinternational.org/find-in-person-group or email Anne Parker for questions at abparker7@icloud.com.
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, September 17 During Worship
Join us in celebrating Missions Sunday on September 17! In worship, we'll spotlight four of our missions partners—Toco Hills Community Alliance, Amani Sasa, Touching Miami with Love and Garden Hills Elementary School—and hear stories from organizational leaders, missionaries and members of our church family. Don't miss this special opportunity to learn, grow and connect with SPdL missions!
YOUNG ADULT FALL KICK OFF
Tuesday, September 19 6:30-8:30 p.m. SPdL Youth Area
We're kicking off the fall with a fun, new opportunity for our young adults! Tuesday, September 19, meet us down in the youth area for a two-part event to get the ball rolling.
• Part 1: Introducing the new SPdL Young Adult Book Club, in partnership with the Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership at Mercer. Special guest Harrison Litzell will talk about the Baugh Center program and the book we'll be reading, How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns. This will be a brief, but exciting half hour!
• Part 2: Food, fellowship, and lawn games, so come ready to eat and play! We'll provide chicken and drinks and we're asking folks to bring a side and/or dessert to share. Any participants in the kickoff not wishing to participate in the book club are invited to arrive at 7p.m.
RSVP by Monday, September 18 to Jonathan Hall at jhall@spdl.org.
INTENTIONAL GIVING MONTH KICK-OFF LUNCH
Sunday, September 24 After Worship
Mark your calendars for our Intentional Giving Month Kick-Off Lunch! Grab your giving packet, eat yummy food and enjoy a good time with your church family. More details to come, so stay tuned!
