Ponce Worship Bulletin | November 7th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER CURRENT: “PRAYER SEMINAR” | 11.13 | 8:30-3:00 PM

“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Register and pay here. Childcare, breakfast and lunch provided!

MISSIONS MEETING | 11.14 | 9:15 AM

At Ponce Presbyterian, one of our great joys is partnering with missionaries and ministries both locally and abroad. We also long to grow in the ways we pray for them, support them, and connect our church body to the works God is doing around the world. If you are interested in learning more about the ways you can serve along these lines, we would love to have you join an informational meeting on November 14 @ 9:15am before our worship service. We will have donuts, coffee and discussion about where we are currently as a mission team, and some ways we are hoping to move forward. We would love to have you join us!

MEN’S STEPPING STONE MISSION EVENT | 11.27 | 7:30-10AM

Join us as we partner with Stepping Stone Mission to serve our neighbors who are on the street or in transition. Breakfast and coffee provided in the chapel at 7:30 AM. Questions? Contact Mr. Kevin at kcarroll705@gmail.com.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GATHERING | 12.11

All women - save the date for our Women’s Ministry Christmas Gathering! More details to come soon.

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Sing Wherever I Go”

Chorus:

All my life, All I know

God's been good, Good to my soul

Mountain high,Valley low

I'm gonna sing wherever I go

Verse 1

God is for me. He's not against me

I will hold to the plans He has for me

When I'm broken, He will fix me

I will call on the name of the Lord

Chorus

Verse 2

He's my heartsong In my sorrow

He's my hope and my strength for tomorrow

When the storms rise, all around me

I will call on the name of the Lord

(Bridge)

I got joy joy joy, Deep in my soul!!

I will sing sing sing, Wherever I go!!

Chorus



”You Are My King”

I'm forgiven because you were forsaken

I'm accepted, You were condemned

I'm alive and well 

Your spirit is within me 

Because you died and rose again 

Chorus 

Amazing love, how can it be? 

That you, my king. would die for me

Amazing love, I know it's true 

Its my joy to honor you 

Amazing love how can it be? 

That my king would die for me

Amazing love I know it's true 

Its my joy to honor you 

In all I do 

I honor you 

I'm forgiven because you were forsaken

I'm accepted, you were condemned

I'm alive and well 

Your spirit is within me 

Because you died and rose again 

Amazing love how can it be

That you, my king would die for me

Amazing love, I know its true

It's my joy to honor you 

Amazing love how can it be?

That you, my king, would die for me

Amazing love, I know its true

Its my joy to honor you 

In all I do I honor you 

You are my king 

You are my king 

Jesus, You are my king 

Jesus, You are my king

”Jesus Messiah”

Verse 1 

He became sin, who knew no sin 

That we might become His righteousness

He humbled himself and carried the

cross Love so amazing, love so amazing 

Jesus Messiah, name above all

names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel 

The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven

Jesus Messiah, Lord of all 

His body the bread, his blood the

wine Broken and poured out all for love 

The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn

Love so amazing, love so amazing, yeah 

Jesus Messiah, name above all

names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel 

The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven

Jesus Messiah, Lord of all 

Bridge 

All our hope is in You, all our hope is in You All

the glory to You, God, the light of the world

Jesus Messiah, name above all names Blessed

redeemer, Emmanuel 

Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 18:1-8 (ESV)

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ 4 For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.’” 6 And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. 7 And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? 8 I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Prayer: Expecting Kingdom Justice”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Yahweh”

Mm-mm-mm 

Mm-mm, mm-mm 

He is holy and reigns with

splendor Our God, Yahweh 

Sovereign King, He's full of

wonder Our God, Yahweh 

Yahweh, Yahweh 

Be praised, Yahweh 

Yahweh, Yahweh 

(Be praised) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh 

His matchless power, infinite

wisdom Our God, Yahweh 

None can describe Him or compare to

Him Our God, Yahweh 

Yahweh (Yahweh), Yahweh (Yahweh) Be

praised (Be praised), Yahweh (Yahweh)

Yahweh (Yahweh), Yahweh (Yahweh) Be

praised (Be praised), Yahweh (Yahweh) 

Yours is the kingdom 

Yours is the power 

Our God,Yahweh 

Be hold the glory 

Now and forever 

Our God, Yahweh 

Yahweh, Yahweh 

(Be praised) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

We lift Your name 

Yahweh (Yahweh), Yahweh 

(Be praised) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(Yahweh) Yahweh, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(Be praised) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(Sing Yahweh) Yahweh, (Yahweh) Yahweh 

(Be praised forever) Be praised, (We praise  Yahweh) Yahweh 

One more time, Yahweh 

Yahweh (Be praised), Yahweh (For eternity)

Be praised (Yahweh), Yahweh 

(Sing Yahweh) Yahweh, (Yahweh) Yahweh

Be praised Yahweh 

Yours is the kingdom 

Yours is the power 

Yahweh, Yahweh 

Oh, we praise You now 

Now and forever 

Our God, Yahweh

Yahweh, (Say) Yahweh 

(Yahweh, be) Be praised, (Yahweh)

Yahweh (Yahweh) Yahweh, (Be) Yahweh 

(Be) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh 

Be praised, Yahweh 

Be praised, Yahweh 

Be praised, Yahweh (Forever, be praised) 

Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(With my life, be  praised) 

Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(With the way I  love, be praised) 

Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh

(With the way I  talk, be praised) 

Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh 

(Be praised) Be praised, (Yahweh) Yahweh


COMMUNION

DOXOLOGY

 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below 

Praise Him above ye heavenly host 

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost 

Amen

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 31 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER CURRENT: “PRAYER SEMINAR” | 11.13 | 8:30-3:00 PM

“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Register and pay here.

MISSIONS MEETING | 11.14 | 9:15 AM

At Ponce Presbyterian, one of our great joys is partnering with missionaries and ministries both locally and abroad. We also long to grow in the ways we pray for them, support them, and connect our church body to the works God is doing around the world. If you are interested in learning more about the ways you can serve along these lines, we would love to have you join an informational meeting on November 14 @ 9:15am before our worship service. We will have donuts, coffee and discussion about where we are currently as a mission team, and some ways we are hoping to move forward. We would love to have you join us!

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GATHERING | 12.11

All women - save the date for our Women’s Ministry Christmas Gathering! More details to come soon.

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“Every Praise”

Every praise is to our God

Every word of worship with one accord

Every praise every praise is to our God

Sing hallelujah to our God

Glory hallelujah is due our God

Every praise every praise is to our God

 

CHORUS

 

Bridge

God my Savior

God my Healer

God my Deliverer

Yes He is yes He is

 

BRIDGE

 

Ending

Every praise is to our God

Every word of worship with one accord

Every praise every praise

Every praise every praise

Every praise every praise is to our God

 

“Sing Wherever I Go”

Chorus:

All my life, All I know

God's been good, Good to my soul

Mountain high,Valley low

I'm gonna sing wherever I go

Verse 1

God is for me. He's not against me

I will hold to the plans He has for me

When I'm broken, He will fix me

I will call on the name of the Lord

Chorus

Verse 2

He's my heartsong In my sorrow

He's my hope and my strength for tomorrow

When the storms rise, all around me

I will call on the name of the Lord

(Bridge)

I got joy joy joy, Deep in my soul!!

I will sing sing sing, Wherever I go!!

Chorus



”Graves Into Gardens”

Verse 1

I searched the world

But it couldn’t fill me

Man’s empty praise and treasures that fade

Are never enough

Verse 2

Then You came along

And put me back together

And every desire is now satisfied

Here in Your love

CHORUS

Oh there’s nothing better than You

There’s nothing better than You

Lord there’s nothing, nothing is better than You

Verse 3

I’m not afraid To show

You my weakness

My failures and flaws Lord

You’ve seen them all

And You still call me friend

Verse 4

‘Cause the God of the mountain

Is the God of the valley

There’s not a place

Your mercy and grace

Won’t find me again

BRIDGE

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory

You’re the only one who can

BRIDGE 2

You turn graves into gardens

You turn bones into armies

You turn seas into highways

You’re the only one who can

You’re the only one who can

CHORUS X2

BRIDGE 2 X2

TAG You’re the only one who can

OUTRO

INstallation of assistant pastor

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

congregational PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 19:41-48 (ESV)

Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem

41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side 44 and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

45 And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, 46 saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers.”

47 And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people were seeking to destroy him, 48 but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were hanging on his words.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Prayer: Coming Home”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Surrounded (This Is How I Fight My Battles)”

Verse 1

There's a table that You've prepared for me

In the presence of my enemies

It's Your body and Your blood You shed for me

This is how I fight my battles

(Pre-Chorus)

And I believe You've overcome

And I will lift my song of praise

For all You've done

Chorus 1

This is how I fight my battles (3X)

(This is how)

This is how I fight my battles (3X)

(This is how)

Verse 2

In the valley I know that You're with me

And surely Your goodness and Your mercy follow me

So my weapons are praise and thanksgiving

This is how I fight my battles

(Bridge)

It may look like I'm surrounded

But I'm surrounded by You

It may look like I'm surrounded

But I'm surrounded by You

(Bridge)

My victory's in Jesus' name

(My victory's in Jesus' name)

My victory's in Jesus' name

(My victory's in Jesus' name)


COMMUNION

 

“Beauty Of Your Grace”

Verse 1

Why should I lift my hands in praise

If my life does not reflect it.

And when I wrestle with my faith,

Why should I act like it’s perfected?

Chorus

Ooooh, Nothing that I have

Is good enough to offer You today

When I’m feeling this way

But Yoooou meet me where I am

Here between Your mercy and my shame,

and that’s exactly why You came.

It’s the beauty of Your grace.

Verse 2

What’s this smile upon my face

If inside my heart is aching

Should I hide this pain I feel

Or treat the wounds I’ve been forsaking?

Chorus

Bridge

That makes me worthy

Of the things I don't deserve

and offers freely

Of this love I couldn’t earn

and though I’ve faltered

You’ve regarded every plea

and though I’ve fallen

I can’t fall beyond your reach.

Chorus

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 24th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL | 9:20 AM

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HALLOWEEN PARTY | 10.29

Start pulling together your costumes! We are hosting a Halloween party for all the Young Professionals at Ponce on Friday, Oct 29. Sign-up here and let us know what you can bring!

STEPPING STONE SERVING OPPORTUNITY | 10.30 | 8-10 AM

Ponce is excited to re-establish our partnership with Stepping Stone Mission beginning Oct 30. If you would be interested in joining us that morning to serve our neighbors who are on the street or in transition, please email Hace Cargo for more details.

PRAYER CURRENT: “PRAYER SEMINAR” | 11.13 | 8:30-3:00 PM
“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Please contact Kevin Carroll, kcarroll705@gmail.com, if you have any questions or would like to sign up for this vital opportunity.”

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“Better Than Life”

Your love is everlasting it's an everlasting love

Your mercy is as new as every rising of the sun

And your loving kindness, loving kindness Is better than life

Your grace is all-sufficient it's an all-sufficient grace

Your power and Your glory are forever on display

And your loving kindness loving kindness Is better than life

Chorus

Oh, it's better. Oh, better than life! Oh, so much better

Jesus, Your loving kindness is better than life

Fairest of ten thousand, of ten thousand You are fair

And nothing in this world could ever measure or compare

To Your loving kindness, loving kindness Is better than life

All your ways are just oh Lord, You're just in all Your ways

And I will lift my hands oh Lord with gratitude and praise

For Your loving kindness, loving kindness Is better than life

CHORUS

 

“Sing Wherever I Go”

Chorus:

All my life, All I know

God's been good, Good to my soul

Mountain high,Valley low

I'm gonna sing wherever I go

Verse 1

God is for me. He's not against me

I will hold to the plans He has for me

When I'm broken, He will fix me

I will call on the name of the Lord

Chorus

Verse 2

He's my heartsong In my sorrow

He's my hope and my strength for tomorrow

When the storms rise, all around me

I will call on the name of the Lord

(Bridge)

I got joy joy joy, Deep in my soul!!

I will sing sing sing, Wherever I go!!

Chorus



”The Power Of The Cross”

Chorus:

The power of the cross is in the blood of Christ

Given for us all the spotless sacrifice

We are now redeemed ransomed with His life

We have now received by grace the greatest gift of love

The power of the cross

Verse 1

Son of God one of us bore the shame of all, yet blameless

Innocent Heaven sent bore the sin of all yet guiltless

And He saw us here through blood-stained tears

And He said it was worth it all

Chorus

Verse 2

Son of Man perfect Lamb made a way for us to know Him

By His blood we are one stand victorious and worship

Now He sees us free through Calvary

And He says it was worth it all

Chorus

Bridge

Nothing is missing, nothing is broken

Now it is finished His blood has spoken

I am redeemed, I am set free

I am complete by the power of the cross

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | John 16:4-15 (ESV)

4 But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.

The Work of the Holy Spirit

“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Joining Jesus’ Prayer Cell”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“La Fuerza de la Cruz”

Chorus

La fuerza de la cruz, se muestra carmesí,

La sangre de Jesús, fluyendo para ti.

Libres del ayer, hijos del perdón,

Fuimos redimidos por la gracia de su amor.

Verse 1

Siendo Dios, se entregó, mi vergüenza llevó, sin culpa.

Y murió en mi lugar sin que hubiera en él pecado.

Y con lágrimas de sangre dijo hice todo para ti.

Chorus

Verse 2

Nos amó, nos salvó y nos hizo ver su, su gloria.

En su paz nos unió, lo adoramos por su victoria.

En el calvario él nos liberó, su sangre derramó...

Chorus

Bridge

Nada me falta, fue consumado,

Nada está roto, su sangre ha dado.

Puedo vivir, en libertad,

Vuelvo a nacer, por la fuerza de la cruz.


COMMUNION

 

“Souled Out”

Chorus:

I am souled out, my mind is made up

I am souled out, my mind is made up

Verse 1

Who can separate us from the love Jesus?

Not death, nor life

Jesus paid the price, now I'm free from sin

Chorus

Verse 2

I've come through the fire, I've come through the rain

But God, He never left my side

He's my comfort through all hurt and pain

Chorus

Bridge:

My heart is fixed, my mind's made up

No room, no vacancies, I'm all filled up

His Spirit lives in me and that's the reason I'm souled out. Yeah!!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

“Great Are You Lord”

VERSE

You give life, You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope, You restore

Every heart that is broken

Great are You, Lord

CHORUS

It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise, We pour out our praise

It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

Verse

BRIDGE

All the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing

Great are You, Lord

Chorus

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 17th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL | 9:20 AM

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HALLOWEEN PARTY | 10.29

Start pulling together your costumes! We are hosting a Halloween party for all the Young Professionals at Ponce on Friday, Oct 29. Sign-up here and let us know what you can bring!

STEPPING STONE SERVING OPPORTUNITY | 10.30 | 8-10 AM

Ponce is excited to re-establish our partnership with Stepping Stone Mission beginning Oct 30. If you would be interested in joining us that morning to serve our neighbors who are on the street or in transition, please email Hace Cargo for more details.

PRAYER CURRENT: “PRAYER SEMINAR” | 11.13 | 8:30-3:00 PM
“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Please contact Kevin Carroll, kcarroll705@gmail.com, if you have any questions or would like to sign up for this vital opportunity.”

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“God So Loved”


 “Hosanna (En Las Alturas)”



”King Of My Heart”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



MEMBERSHIP JOINING

Sally Cargo

Fraser and Whitney Perrett

Matthew Horne

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | John 15:1-17 (ESV)

I Am the True Vine

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants,[a] for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17 These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Prayer: An Invitation Into the Joy and Love of the Trinity”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“You’ve Been So Faithful”


COMMUNION

 

“Great Is The Lord”

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 10th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF | TODAY | CHAPEL | 9:20 AM

Join us for the October 3rd for donuts and to meet our Children’s Sunday School teachers! There will be four classes provided this October: Pre-K, 1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-12th Grade. Questions? Contact Sam our Children’s Ministry Coordinator.

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HALLOWEEN PARTY | 10.29

Start pulling together your costumes! We are hosting a Halloween party for all the Young Professionals at Ponce on Friday, Oct 29. More details to come soon. For now save the date and invite some friends!  

PRAYER CURRENT | 11.13
“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Please contact Kevin Carroll, kcarroll705@gmail.com, if you have any questions or would like to sign up for this vital opportunity.”

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“Come, O Come Thou Holy Spirit”


 “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”



”Good Good Father”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 Peter 2:1-12 (ESV)

A Living Stone and a Holy People

2 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture:

“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
    a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

“The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone,”

8 and

“A stone of stumbling,
    and a rock of offense.”

They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Living In Light of Eternity: Chosen For Rejection”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Nothing I Hold On To”


COMMUNION

 

“Lord I Need You”

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 3rd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF | TODAY | CHAPEL | 9:20 AM

Join us for the October 3rd for donuts and to meet our Children’s Sunday School teachers! There will be four classes provided this October: Pre-K, 1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-12th Grade. Questions? Contact Sam our Children’s Ministry Coordinator.

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HALLOWEEN PARTY | 10.29

Start pulling together your costumes! We are hosting a Halloween party for all the Young Professionals at Ponce on Friday, Oct 29. More details to come soon. For now save the date and invite some friends!  

PRAYER CURRENT | 11.13
“Have you struggled with developing prayer in your daily life? Don’t know what to say or what to pray about? Are you worried that your prayers don’t sound spiritual enough? Well, mark your calendar’s for Saturday, Nov. 13th, as we will seek to answer and dispel many of these questions.

PPC will be hosting a training and application of Prayer Revolution with the ministry of Prayer Current. You will learn the biblical, spiritual, and practical components of Kingdom-oriented prayer and how this communion with God has been at the core of every spiritual renewal or revival in human history. (Both personally & corporately) This event will focus on both the theory & application of prayer throughout the seminar. (You will actually pray!!!) And better yet, you will walk away with a plan and group of people with whom you can grow in this area together. Please contact Kevin Carroll, kcarroll705@gmail.com, if you have any questions or would like to sign up for this vital opportunity.”

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“You Are Good”


 “Better Is One Day”



”Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 Peter 1:13-25 (ESV)

Called to Be Holy

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for

“All flesh is like grass
    and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
    and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”

And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Living In Light of Eternity: Living In Light of Hope”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”


COMMUNION

 

“Million Little Miracles”

“Sing Wherever I Go”

 BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | September 19th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF | 10.3 | CHAPEL | 9:20 AM

Join us for the October 3rd for donuts and to meet our Children’s Sunday School teachers! There will be four classes provided this October: Pre-K, 1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-12th Grade. Questions? Contact Sam our Children’s Ministry Coordinator.

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

This fall we will have various groups meeting around the city to study the Bible. Find the study that best fits you here! If you have any questions, contact our Bible Study Coordinator, Erin Whitehouse (erwhiteh@gmail.com).

 

PRAYER REVOLUTION BOOKS AVAILABLE
All Ponce leaders (Elders, Deacons, Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders) are encouraged to pick up their free copy of Prayer Revolution in the church office.

NEW MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 9.25 | 10-1PM

Contact Hace if you are interested in attending! Lunch and childcare provided!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.26 | POST-CHURCH

 

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“Emmanuel”


 “Gloria”



”King Of My Heart”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 Peter 1:1-2 (ESV)

Greeting

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:

May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “The Gateway Out of the Matrix”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Promises”


COMMUNION

 

“Million Little Miracles”

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

 BENEDICTION

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

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | September 12th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

This fall we will have various groups meeting around the city to study the Bible. Find the study that best fits you here! If you have any questions, contact our Bible Study Coordinator, Erin Whitehouse (erwhiteh@gmail.com).

 

PRAYER REVOLUTION BOOKS AVAILABLE
All Ponce leaders (Elders, Deacons, Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders) are encouraged to pick up their free copy of Prayer Revolution in the church office.

CHURCH WORKDAY | 9.18 | 9:30-12:30PM

Mark your calendars Ponce Family for a church work day!

NEW MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 9.25 | 10-1PM

Contact Hace if you are interested in attending! Lunch and childcare provided!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.26 | POST-CHURCH

 

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“This Is Amazing Grace”


 “Nombre No Hay”



”Holy Spirit”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 (ESV)

Warning Against Idolatry

10 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.” 8 We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. 9 We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, 10 nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 18 Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar? 19 What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. 21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. 22 Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he?

SERMON | Rev. Hace Cargo

Title: “God’s Mysterious Presence”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“You Hold It All Together”


COMMUNION

 

“Better Word”

 BENEDICTION

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

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | September 5th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | SUNDAYS | 9:20AM

This October we will be studying Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Alleviation is not the American Dream to learn together how the Bible's vision of wholeness is more complex and complete than the narratives offered by the world around us. Feel free to order and begin reading the book now in preparation for the class beginning Oct 3!

OCTOBER BLOG SERIES

In light of our upcoming SS series on the book Becoming Whole: Why The Opposite of Poverty Alleviation Is Not the American Dream, we want to welcome our congregation to contribute to the church blog. Topics: what it means to be human/being whole; reactions to the October series book; reflection on how you were shaped to see wholeness growing up and how you misunderstood that concept. If interested, contact Ashley for more information!

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

This fall we will have various groups meeting around the city to study the Bible. Find the study that best fits you here! If you have any questions, contact our Bible Study Coordinator, Erin Whitehouse (erwhiteh@gmail.com).

 

PRAYER REVOLUTION BOOKS AVAILABLE
All Ponce leaders (Elders, Deacons, Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders) are encouraged to pick up their free copy of Prayer Revolution in the church office.

CHURCH WORKDAY | 9.18 | 9:30-12:30PM

Mark your calendars Ponce Family for a church work day!

NEW MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 9.25 | 10-1PM

Contact Hace if you are interested in attending! Lunch and childcare provided!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.26 | POST-CHURCH

 

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“God So Loved”


 “Let Revival Come (Revive Me)”



”O Give Thanks (O Dar Gracias)”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | GALATIANS 1:11-2:14 (ESV)

Paul Called by God

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. 20 (In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!) 21 Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they glorified God because of me.

Paul Accepted by the Apostles

2 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised 8 (for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles), 9 and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Paul Opposes Peter

11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”

SERMON | Rev. Hace Cargo

Title: “Community Instead of Competition”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Moving Forward”


COMMUNION

 

“Cornerstone”

 BENEDICTION

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

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | August 29th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

This fall we will have various groups meeting around the city to study the Bible. Find the study that best fits you here! If you have any questions, contact our Bible Study Coordinator, Erin Whitehouse (erwhiteh@gmail.com).

 

MADE TO FLOURISH | 8.31 | 7-9 PM | PONCE CHURCH

All Ponce women are invited to a Made to Flourish discussion panel on “Women In the Workplace.” Online registration necessary. Register here. Contact Hace or Ashley for more information.

PRAYER REVOLUTION BOOKS AVAILABLE
All Ponce leaders (Elders, Deacons, Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders) are encouraged to pick up their free copy of Prayer Revolution in the church office.

CHURCH WORKDAY | 9.18 | 9:30-12:30 PM

Mark your calendars Ponce Family for a church work day!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.26

 

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“God Has Smiled On Me”


 “Sovereign Over Us”


“Way Maker”


BAPTISMS

Andie Noelle Fisher

Harper Ruth Hawkins

Monroe Dixon Tufts

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | LUKE 14:1-14 (ESV)

1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” 4 But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way. 

5 Then he asked them, “If one of you has a child or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?” 6 And they had nothing to say. 

7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” 

12 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

SERMON | Rev. Hung Truong

Title: “Beholding The Margins”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Way Maker”

COMMUNION

 

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

“God Is Good”

 BENEDICTION

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

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin August 22nd 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

This fall we will have various groups meeting around the city to study the Bible. Find the study that best fits you here! If you have any questions, contact our Bible Study Coordinator, Erin Whitehouse (erwhiteh@gmail.com).

 

WALKING ANEW SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

From now until August 29th, there will a supply drive box in the chapel. Please see the list attached to the drive box for more details.

 

BAPTISM SUNDAY | 8.29

Let Ashley know if you would like to join the list.

 

MADE TO FLOURISH | 8.31 | 7-9 PM | PONCE CHURCH

All Ponce women are invited to a Made to Flourish discussion panel on “Women In the Workplace.” Online registration necessary. Register here. Contact Hace or Ashley for more information.

 

CHURCH WORKDAY | 9.18 | 9:30-12:30 PM

Mark your calendars Ponce Family for a church work day!

 

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of new volunteers for nursery (serving Sunday mornings 3-4 times a year). If interested, reach out to Sam (childrensministry@poncechurch.org)!

 

REDEMPTION LUNCH POST-PONED

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP



“Holy Ghost”


 “Yahweh”


“Take It To The Lord In Prayer”


Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)



PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | ACTs 4:1-22 (ESV)

And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.

5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men[c] by which we must be saved.”

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” 18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” 21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened. 22 For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.

 

SERMON | Rev. Wills

Title: “Ponce Church Core Values: Missional—Jesus Fills A Room”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Oceans”

COMMUNION

 

“The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”

“Great Jehovah”

 BENEDICTION

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

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata