Ponce Worship Bulletin | December 10th 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS


CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE 12.24. 10:30 AM. We are only having a morning service on Christmas Eve. 
DEACON CHRISTMAS SURVEY
Let the Deacons know if you have a spot at your table to host someone for Christmas or need somewhere to join! Take the survey here!
CHRISTMAS BONUS/GIFT FOR STAFF MEMBERS
The Deacons want to celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by: dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary, selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give, and donating via Venmo @poncepresbyterian (please state what donation is for-no emojis please). Any questions about staff gifts? Reach out to the Deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org. 
JANUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL
2024 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF DINNER
1.21. 6 PM. Save the date! We will be having a dinner and presentation at Parkside Tavern. Details to come. 

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DAILY PRAYER PROJECT Feel free to download the new Pentecost Guide located in the weekly 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 | 8 AM | 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

“God So Loved”

“Gloria”

“O Come O Come Emmanuel”

CONFESSION OF SIN

LIGHTING OF advent candle

Kennedy and Stefan

Pray for kids after lighting

Prayer:

Leader: Longing for light, we wait in darkness.

Longing for truth, we turn to you.

Make us your own, your holy people,

light for the world to see.

Response: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Leader: Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair.

Your word alone has power to save us.

Make us your living voice.

Response: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Leader: Many the gifts, many the people, many the hearts that yearn to belong.

Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come.

Response: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - 2nd Grade)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

“We Sing Praises”

Kids’ Song

PASTORAL PRAYER

Scripture Reading | OT: Genesis 15 NT: Luke 2:22-39

SERMON

Title: “Hope of the Seed: Visions of Grandeur Sealed By Another”

“Ruins”

CONFESSION OF FAITH


”Jireh”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

*Parents can pick up their children from Children’s Church

COMMUNION

BENEDICTION

“Raise a Hallelujah”

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Aaron Eide

  • Jon Gilliam

  • David Huggins

  • Lisa Huggins

  • Charlton Hughes

  • William Panik

  • Rolando Rodriguez

  • Adam Snow

  • Chris Sobata