ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTIANITY TODAY
Christianity Explored is a seven-week course investigating the core teachings of the world's largest religion. Whether you're new to Christianity or looking to deepen your understanding, this course is perfect for you. The course will take place at Ponce Presbyterian Church on Tuesday nights between January 7 and February 18, beginning at 7:00pm each week. Dinner and materials are provided, and there is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Bring your questions, and join us! Sign up here!
Not planning to attend but still want to help? Sign up to provide a meal or night-of hospitality here.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR ROLE
We are taking applicants for the new Children’s Ministry Director role. If you are interested or know someone who would be interested in this position, please contact Hace Cargo (hace@poncechurch.org).
PONCE CHURCH SKILL MAPPING SURVEY
Our deacons would love for our congregation to participate in the Ponce Church Skill Mapping Survey. Take it here!
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DAILY PRAYER PROJECT Feel free to download the new guide located in the monthly prayer email.
CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!
WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 12 PM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.
WELCOME
INvocation
CALL TO WORSHIP
Titus 3:4-7
“Emmanuel”
“Joy to the World”
“Alpha and Omega”
Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*
*(Children 3 years old - 2nd Grade)
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastoral PRAYER
SERMON
Title: “Color in the Midst of the Mundane”
Text: Luke 2:39-52
The Return to Nazareth
39 And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. 43 And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, 44 but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, 45 and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 And when his parents[a] saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” 49 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”[b] 50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature[c] and in favor with God and man.
”O Come Let Us Adore Him”
CONFESSION OF SIn
TITHES + OFFERINGS*
Click to give here.
*Parents can pick up their children from Children’s Church
COMMUNION
BENEDICTION
“Jesus, The Light of the World”
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Sunday:
Brookhaven/Tucker* | hace@poncechurch.org
East Atlanta* | (cc) winfieldtufts@gmail.com
East Cobb* | smith.lauram12@gmail.com
Midtown | phillipellen@aol.com
Northwest Atlanta* | charlton.hughes@gmail.com
South Decatur* | 1andrewstewart@gmail.com
Wednesday:
Old Fourth Ward | rtpanik@gmail.com
Westside | macyschell@gmail.com
Virginia Highlands | ppickren@gmail.com
Thursday:
South Side* | aaroneide@hotmail.com
*cc (child friendly)
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor: Tolivar Wills (tolivar@poncechurch.org)
Assistant Pastor: Hace Cargo (hace@poncechurch.org)
Pastoral Resident: Tristan Admiraal (tristan@poncechurch.org)
Worship Leader: Raymonde Neely (raymonde@poncechurch.org)
Women’s Director: Anna Threadcraft (anna.threadcraft@gmail.com)
Children’s Director: Laura Smith (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)
Building Manager: Stephen Ivester (ski.84@outlook.com)
Office Administrator: Ashley Brittingham (admin@poncechurch.org)
ELDERS
Matthew Brittingham
Jay Duff
Hunter Duke
Aaron Eide
Phil Ellen
Andrew Fisher
Pat Pickren
Tyler Smith
DEACONS
Katelyn DiGioia
Jonathan DiGioia
Aaron Eide
Jon Gilliam
David Huggins
Lisa Huggins
William Panik
Rolando Rodriguez
Adam Snow
Chris Sobata