Ponce Worship Bulletin | March 27th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL

PONCE OFFICER NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Be on the lookout for the Ponce Nomination Forms in your email! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

EASTER EGG HUNT SIGN-UP!
Our annual Easter egg hunt event is April 16th from 9:30am-11:30am and the Ponce Children's Committee needs your help. Below is a sign up for snacks and easter egg fillers. Please drop off supplies in the box at the children's church sign up table. More info to come on the actual event as it approaches. Sign-up here.

CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
Are you a college student who will be in Atlanta for the summer? Do you know any college students who will be in Atlanta for the summer? Ponce is organizing plans to host a unique summer experience for students who are working or taking classes in Atlanta in June and July. We look forward to providing social gatherings, small groups, service opportunities, professional coaching and more! Contact Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if you or someone you know might be interested!

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

MEN’S MINISTRY DINNER | 4.23 | 6 PM | CHAPEL
Come for fellowship and thanksgiving as we appreciate Christ during this Easter Season for His sacrifice and also declaring all foods are clean to eat as we enjoy one of his finest creations in the form pulled pork BBQ. RSVP by April 17th so we can have a headcount to order enough food. Cost is $10 and can be paid the day of the event. RSVP to Clay Jeffreys at claygj@gmail.com.

WOMEN’S MINI-RETREAT | 4.30 | 9-1 PM | CHURCH
Calling ALL women (and any friends/neighbors you want to invite)! Join us as we welcome licensed counselor Mazi Robinson fora morning of praise, study, discussion and prayer around the topic: Understanding Anxiety. Cost is $30 a person (Scholarships are available if needed!). Lunch will be provided. Register via the link in the church email. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions. Sign-up here!!!

MAY SUNDAY SCHOOL: BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Great Jehovah”

Before there was life, You were seated on high

From there You spoke time

And we were already on Your mind

Can't explain Your love

Without performance, You called us Your own

Couldn't afford it, so with Your blood

You bought our freedom

Can't explain Your love

Ruler of everything

Worthy of all that we could bring

You are Great Jehovah, all power is Yours

No song we sing, can explain Your love of me

You are, You are Great Jehovah all power

Great Jehovah, ruler of everything

Our defender, You are the Most High King

Great Jehovah, ruler of everything

Our defender, You are the Most High King

No word good enough,

No song loud enough to

Explain Your love,

It amazes us, Jehovah

No sin strong enough,

No weapon against us can

Contain Your love,

It's alive in us Jehovah

alive in us Jehovah

“Yahweh”

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, Yahweh

His matchless Power, Infinite Wisdom

Our God, Yahweh

None can describe Him

Or compare to Him

Our God, Yahweh

Yahweh, Yahweh

Be Praised, Yahweh

Yahweh, Yahweh

Be Praised, Yahweh

Yours is the Kingdom

Yours is the Power

Our God, Yahweh

Behold the Glory, now and forever

Our God, Yahweh

Yahweh, Yahweh

Be Praised, Yahweh

Yahweh, Yahweh

Be Praised, Yahweh

“Better Is One Day”

How lovely is your dwelling place

Oh, Lord Almighty

For my soul longs and even faints for You

For here my heart is satisfied

Within Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

Better is one day in Your courts

Better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts

Than thousands elsewhere

One thing I ask and I would seek

To see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

One thing I ask and I would seek

To see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

My heart and flesh cry out

For You, the living God

Your Spirit's water to my soul

I've tasted and I've seen

Come once again to me

I will draw near to You

I will draw near to You

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONY

Chris Sabota

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Esther 1 ESV

The King's Banquets

1 Now in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces, 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa, the citadel, 3 in the third year of his reign he gave a feast for all his officials and servants. The army of Persia and Media and the nobles and governors of the provinces were before him, 4 while he showed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor and pomp of his greatness for many days, 180 days. 5 And when these days were completed, the king gave for all the people present in Susa the citadel, both great and small, a feast lasting for seven days in the court of the garden of the king's palace. 6 There were white cotton curtains and violet hangings fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rods and marble pillars, and also couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones. 7 Drinks were served in golden vessels, vessels of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king. 8 And drinking was according to this edict: “There is no compulsion.” For the king had given orders to all the staff of his palace to do as each man desired. 9 Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women in the palace that belonged to King Ahasuerus.

Queen Vashti's Refusal

10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, 11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king with her royal crown, in order to show the peoples and the princes her beauty, for she was lovely to look at. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. At this the king became enraged, and his anger burned within him.

13 Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for this was the king's procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment, 14 the men next to him being Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who saw the king's face, and sat first in the kingdom): 15 “According to the law, what is to be done to Queen Vashti, because she has not performed the command of King Ahasuerus delivered by the eunuchs?” 16 Then Memucan said in the presence of the king and the officials, “Not only against the king has Queen Vashti done wrong, but also against all the officials and all the peoples who are in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus. 17 For the queen's behavior will be made known to all women, causing them to look at their husbands with contempt, since they will say, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, and she did not come.’ 18 This very day the noble women of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen's behavior will say the same to all the king's officials, and there will be contempt and wrath in plenty. 19 If it please the king, let a royal order go out from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes so that it may not be repealed, that Vashti is never again to come before King Ahasuerus. And let the king give her royal position to another who is better than she. 20 So when the decree made by the king is proclaimed throughout all his kingdom, for it is vast, all women will give honor to their husbands, high and low alike.” 21 This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed. 22 He sent letters to all the royal provinces, to every province in its own script and to every people in its own language, that every man be master in his own household and speak according to the language of his people.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Stuck In A False Story: It’s Tough To Be A Woman"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Come Ye Sinners”

Come ye sinners poor and needy

Weak and wounded sick and sore

Jesus ready stands to save you

Full of pity love and power

Come ye thirsty come and welcome

God's free bounty glorify

True belief and true repentance

Every grace that brings you nigh

Chorus

I will arise and go to Jesus

He will embrace me in His arms

In the arms of my dear Savior

O there are ten thousand charms

Come ye weary heavy laden

Lost and ruined by the fall

If you tarry til’ you're better

You will never come at all

Chorus

Let not conscience make you linger

Nor of fitness fondly dream

All the fitness He requireth

Is to feel your need of Him

Chorus

COMMUNION

“How Great Is Our God”

Verse

The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

Chorus

How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

Verse 

And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Bridge

Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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 | March 20th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL

PONCE OFFICER NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Be on the lookout for the Ponce Nomination Forms in your email! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

EASTER EGG HUNT SIGN-UP!
Our annual Easter egg hunt event is April 16th from 9:30am-11:30am and the Ponce Children's Committee needs your help. Below is a sign up for snacks and easter egg fillers. Please drop off supplies in the box at the children's church sign up table. More info to come on the actual event as it approaches. Sign-up here.

WOMEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 3.26 | 1-3 PM | CHAPEL
Ladies! Come and join us for an afternoon filled with flowers, fellowship, and loving on our neighbors in Clarkston. We will be making mini flower bouquets that will in turn be used as teacher appreciation gifts for the teachers at Friends of Refugee’s Refugee Family Literacy Program. Cost is $10 (covers materials/can be paid on day of!). Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions!

CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
Are you a college student who will be in Atlanta for the summer? Do you know any college students who will be in Atlanta for the summer? Ponce is organizing plans to host a unique summer experience for students who are working or taking classes in Atlanta in June and July. We look forward to providing social gatherings, small groups, service opportunities, professional coaching and more! Contact Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if you or someone you know might be interested!

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

MEN’S MINISTRY DINNER | 4.23 | 6 PM | CHAPEL
Come for fellowship and thanksgiving as we appreciate Christ during this Easter Season for His sacrifice and also declaring all foods are clean to eat as we enjoy one of his finest creations in the form pulled pork BBQ. RSVP by April 17th so we can have a headcount to order enough food. Cost is $10 and can be paid the day of the event. RSVP to Clay Jeffreys at claygj@gmail.com.

WOMEN’S MINI-RETREAT | 4.30 | 9-1 PM | CHURCH
Calling ALL women (and any friends/neighbors you want to invite)! Join us as we welcome licensed counselor Mazi Robinson fora morning of praise, study, discussion and prayer around the topic: Understanding Anxiety. Cost is $30 a person (Scholarships are available if needed!). Lunch will be provided. Register via the link in the church email. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions. Sign-up here!!!

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Here The Call of The Kingdom”

Verse

Hear the call of the kingdom

Lift your eyes to the King

Let His song rise within you

As a fragrant offering

Of how God rich in mercy

came in Christ to redeem

All who trust in His unfailing grace

Verse

Hear the call of the kingdom

To be children of light

With the mercy of heaven

the humility of Christ

Walking justly before Him

Loving all that is right

That the life of Christ may shine through us

Chorus

King of heaven we will answer the call

We will follow bringing hope to the world

Filled with passion filled with power to proclaim

Salvation in Jesus' name

Verse

Hear the call of the kingdom

To reach out to the lost

With the Father's compassion

In the wonder of the cross

Bringing peace and forgiveness

And a hope yet to come

Let the nations put their trust in Him

“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

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

Verse

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 Hold It All Together”

Verse

You come, at the right time,

When I least expect it,

Never behind

So why would I be Surprised,

When you deliver,

Every time

[Pre – Chorus]

On mountains high

You stay the same

In valleys low, you never change

[Chorus]

And I believe that I will see

The Goodness of the Lord

I’m confident as seasons change

Your Faithfulness Remains

[Verse 2]

You go, You go before me

To prepare a blessing

You made a way.

It’s more, than I could imagine

More than I could fathom

Or comprehend

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus]

[Bridge]

God of my Present,

God of my Future, You write my Story

You Hold it all Together

[Chorus]

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONY

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 5:6-14 ESV

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love.

Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Character In Light of Eternity: A Posture of Cosmic Humility"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Blessed Assurance”

Verse

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine

O what a foretaste of glory divine

Heir of salvation purchase of God

Born of His Spirit washed in His blood

Chorus

This is my story this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long

This is my story this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long

Verse

Perfect submission perfect delight

Visions of rapture now burst on my sight

Angels descending bring from above

Echoes of mercy whispers of love

Verse

Perfect submission all is at rest

I in my Savior am happy and blest

Watching and waiting looking above

Filled with His goodness lost in His love

COMMUNION

“How Great Is Our God”

Verse

The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

Chorus

How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

Verse 

And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Bridge

Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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 | March 13th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL

PONCE OFFICER NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Be on the lookout for the Ponce Nomination Forms in your email! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

EASTER EGG HUNT SIGN-UP!
Our annual Easter egg hunt event is April 16th from 9:30am-11:30am and the Ponce Children's Committee needs your help. Below is a sign up for snacks and easter egg fillers. Please drop off supplies in the box at the children's church sign up table. More info to come on the actual event as it approaches. Sign-up here.

CALLING ALL BARISTAS
Interested in serving on the hospitality team? We are looking for team members who can arrive early before the service on Sunday mornings to prepare coffee for the congregation. If you would like to join the team, please fill out this form. We will have a brief training session following the services on March 20. No prior coffee-making experience is required! Contact Brooke with any questions.

SPRING CHURCH LUNCHEON | 3.20 | POST CHURCH
Ponce will provide drinks and main dish. Sign-up here to bring a side or dessert!

WOMEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 3.26 | 1-3 PM | CHAPEL
Ladies! Come and join us for an afternoon filled with flowers, fellowship, and loving on our neighbors in Clarkston. We will be making mini flower bouquets that will in turn be used as teacher appreciation gifts for the teachers at Friends of Refugee’s Refugee Family Literacy Program. Cost is $10 (covers materials/can be paid on day of!). Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions!

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

MEN’S MINISTRY DINNER | 4.23 | 6 PM | CHAPEL
Come for fellowship and thanksgiving as we appreciate Christ during this Easter Season for His sacrifice and also declaring all foods are clean to eat as we enjoy one of his finest creations in the form pulled pork BBQ. RSVP by April 17th so we can have a headcount to order enough food. Cost is $10 and can be paid the day of the event. RSVP to Clay Jeffreys at claygj@gmail.com.

WOMEN’S MINI-RETREAT | 4.30 | 9-1 PM | CHURCH
Calling ALL women (and any friends/neighbors you want to invite)! Join us as we welcome licensed counselor Mazi Robinson fora morning of praise, study, discussion and prayer around the topic: Understanding Anxiety. Cost is $30 a person (Scholarships are available if needed!). Lunch will be provided. Register via the link in the church email. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions. Sign-up here!!!

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Let Revival Come”

Heavenly Father, I come

Don't have much to offer, Holy One

I'm humbled by all that You've done

And even though I walk through the valley

I don't have to fear

You have called me from my sorrow to

gladness, I have You

What more could I want?

Chorus

So, raise my faith a little higher

Set my spirit on fire

Lord, we're asking You to move

You're the God of restoration

The One who gives salvation

Let revival come

Let revival come

You are the God who calms the sea

The same God who healeth me

You are the One who makes me strong

And even though I walk through the valley

I don't have to fear

You have called me from my sorrow to

gladness, I have You

What more could I want?

Revive me, revive me with the

Joy that You bring, joy that You bring

Revive me, revive me with the

Joy that You bring, joy that You bring

Revive me, revive me with the

Joy that You bring, joy that You bring

So now my hands are up (higher)

You set my spirit on fire

Lord, we're asking You to move

'Cause You're the God of restoration

The One who gives salvation

Lord, let revival come

So, I raise my hand up higher

Now my spirit's on fire

Lord, we're asking You to move

You're the God of restoration

The One who gives salvation

Lord, Let revival come

Let revival come

Let revival come

“Gloria”

Glory Hallelujah

Father of Heaven

Adore you I want

Just you

Majestic God

From the universe

Adore you I want

Just you

That your name

Be eternally exalted

You are the same today and always

To you I give glory only to you

Powerful (powerful)

Yours are the heavens and the earth

Yours are the seas, the stars

To you I give glory only to you

Glory, glory, Hallelujah, Glory, glory, Hallelujah

Glory, glory, Hallelujah

“One Thing (Single Minded)”

Single minded, whole hearted, one thing I ask

Single minded, whole hearted, one thing I ask

That I may gaze upon Your beauty, oh Lord

That I may seek Your holy face

That I may know You in an intimate way

And follow after You all of my days

And follow after You all of my days

And all of life comes down to just one thing

And that's to know You, oh Jesus and make You

known

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 5:1-5 ESV

Shepherd the Flock of God

5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Character In Light of Eternity: A Posture of Mutual Humility"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“O Come To The Alter”

Are you hurting and broken within

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

Jesus is calling

Have you come to the end of yourself

Do you thirst for a drink from the well

Jesus is calling

Chorus

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Verse

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes

Come today there's no reason to wait

Jesus is calling

Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy

From the ashes a new life is born

Jesus is calling

Bridge

Oh what a Savior Isn't he wonderful

Sing alleluia Christ is risen

Bow down before him For he is Lord of all

Sing alleluia Christ is risen

Verse

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown

Tell the world of the treasure you've found

COMMUNION

“How Great Is Our God”

Verse

The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

Chorus

How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

Verse 

And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Bridge

Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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 | March 6th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL

CALLING ALL BARISTAS
Interested in serving on the hospitality team? We are looking for team members who can arrive early before the service on Sunday mornings to prepare coffee for the congregation. If you would like to join the team, please fill out this form. We will have a brief training session following the services on March 20. You only have to attend one training session. No prior coffee-making experience is required! Contact Brooke with any questions.

PONCE OFFICER NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Be on the lookout for the Ponce Nomination Forms in your email! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE | CITY CHURCH EASTSIDE | 3.6 | 7 PM

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12 | 9-1 PM RSVP to Hace by the 10th if you are attending and need childcare. Lunch and childcare provided.

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19 Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

CHURCH-WIDE LUNCHEON | 3.20 | POST CHURCH
Ponce will provide drinks and main dish. Sign-up here to bring a side or dessert!

WOMEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 3.26 | 1-3 PM | CHAPEL
LADIES! Come and join us for an afternoon filled with flowers, fellowship, and loving on our neighbors in Clarkston. We will be making mini flower bouquets that will in turn be used as teacher appreciation gifts for the teachers at Friends of Refugee’s Refugee Family Literacy Program. Cost is $10 (covers materials/can be paid on day of!). Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions!

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

WOMEN’S MINI-RETREAT | 4.30 | 9-1 PM | CHURCH
Calling ALL women (and any friends/neighbors you want to invite)! Join us as we welcome licensed counselor Mazi Robinson fora morning of praise, study, discussion and prayer around the topic: Understanding Anxiety. Cost is $30 a person (Scholarships are available if needed!). Lunch will be provided. Register via the link in the church email. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions. Sign-up here!!!

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Lord You Are Awesome”

Lord, you are awesome 

Lord, you are awesome 

Lord, you are awesome 

Lord, you are awesome 

 

If wasn't for your love 

Wasn't for your grace 

I don't know where I'd be without you 

 

If wasn't for your love 

Wasn't for your grace 

I don't know where I'd be without you 

 

You are awesome 

You are awesome 

You are awesome 

You are awesome

“Hymn Medley”

There is power, power

no equal power

In Jesus who died

There is power, power

no equal power

in the blood of Jesus

There is no God as great as You

there isn't

there isn't

There is no God as great as You

there isn't

there isn't

There is no God who can do the works

Like the ones you do

There is no God who can do the works

Like the ones you do

[Verse]

It's not with a sword

not with armies

But with his Holy Spirit

It's not with a sword

not with armies

But with his Holy Spirit

[Pre Chorus]

And those mountains will move

And those mountains will move

And those mountains will move

But with his Holy Spirit


[chorus]

I will praise I will praise

I will praise my Lord

I will praise (I will praise) I will praise...

I will praise my Lord

John saw the number of the redeemed

And everyone praised the Lord

Some sang others prayed

But everyone praised the Lord

I will praise I will praise

I will praise my Lord

I will praise (I will praise) I will praise...

I will praise my Lord

(Chorus)

a look of faith

a look of faith

It is the one that can save the sinner

a look of faith

a look of faith

It is the one that can save the sinner

And if you come to Christ Jesus

he will forgive you

Because a look of faith

It is the one that can save the sinner

is the one that can save you

“I Surrender”

(Verse)

Here I am 

Down on my knees again 

Surrendering all 

Surrendering all 

And find me here 

Lord as You draw me near 

I'm desperate for You 

I'm desperate for You 

I surrender 


(Verse)

Drench my soul 

As mercy and grace unfold 

I hunger and thirst 

I hunger and thirst 

With arms stretched wide 

I know You hear my cry 

Speak to me now 

Speak to me now 


(Chorus)

I surrender 

I surrender 

I wanna know You more 

I wanna know You more 

(Bridge)

Like a rushing wind 

Jesus breathe within 

Lord have Your way 

Lord have Your way in me 

 

Like a mighty storm 

Stir within my soul 

Lord have Your way 

Lord have Your way in me 

Chorus 

I surrender 

I surrender

I wanna know You more 

I wanna know You more 

I surrender

I surrender 

I wanna know You more 

I wanna know You more 

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 4:12-19 ESV

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

SERMON | Fraser Perrett

Title: “Suffering In Light of Eternity: ?"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Jesus Paid It All”

Verse 

And I hear the Savior say

Thy strength indeed is small

Child of weakness watch and pray

Find in Me thine all in all

Chorus 

'Cause Jesus paid it all

All to Him I owe

Sin had left a crimson stain

He washed it white as snow

Verse 

Lord now indeed I find

Thy pow'r and Thine alone

Can change the leper's spots

And melt the heart of stone

Chorus

Verse 

And when before the throne

I stand in Him complete

Jesus died my soul to save

My lips shall still repeat

Chorus

Bridge

Sin had left a crimson stain

He washed it white as snow

He washed it white as snow

He washed it white as snow

Vamp

Oh praise the One Who paid my debt

And raised this life up from the dead

COMMUNION

“How Great Is Our God”

Verse

The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

Chorus

How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

Verse 

And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Bridge

Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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 | February 27th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

UPCOMING PONCE NOMINATIONS
As members of the Body of Christ, we have a great privilege and responsibility to participate in the nomination and election of the leaders of Christ's Church. This process is important because it is a means by which Christ designates who will shepherd His flock into greater maturity until He returns. Therefore, it is the duty of our present Session to inform you of your upcoming opportunity and duty to participate in this process. As such, nominations for deacon and elder will begin on Feb. 27th and will end on March 27th. Qualifications for both offices can be located in Titus 1:5-9 & 1 Timothy 1:1-13. Please prayerfully read these biblical criteria as you consider who amongst our members you would like to nominate for either elder or deacon. An online mechanism will be made available for all of our members to see who is eligible for these offices and to make their nominations known. Following March 27th, the Ponce Session will inform the various nominees of their nomination and will engage them to ascertain their interest, inform them of the process of discernment, and prayerfully discuss their eligibility for the office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK | 9:20 AM
Due to the Publix Race on 2/27, the last SS class will be postponed until 3/6.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES | 3.2 | 12PM + 6PM Details to come.

CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE | 3.6 Ponce Church is in the process of massaging into our DNA the spiritual practice of prayer. Our desire is to develop Ponce Church into a House of Prayer, where God's people are communing, enjoying, and glorifying our Triune God together. As many of you know, we have started nearly 13 prayer cells throughout the church, with more to start in the near future. However, we are not the only churches in the city pursuing this dimension of growth. In fact, we will be joining 5 other midtown churches on Sunday, March 6th for an evening of worship and prayer. This will be a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and prayer with some of our sister churches who are also seeking to make their churches Houses of Prayer for the glory of God and the growth of His kingdom in Atlanta. Please join us for this special night. More information will be forthcoming.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12 Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19 Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Trading My Sorrows”

I'm trading my sorrows

I'm trading my shame

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness

I'm trading my pain

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus

Yes, Lord Yes, Lord

Yes, yes, Lord

Yes, Lord Yes, Lord

Yes, yes, Lord

Amen

Bridge

I am pressed but not crushed

Persecuted, not abandoned

Struck down but not destroyed

I am blessed beyond the curse

For His promise will endure

His joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night

His joy comes in the morning

“You Are My King (Amazing Love)”

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

It's my joy to honor You

In all I do I honor You

Bridge

You are my King

You are my King

Jesus You are my King

Jesus You are my King

“Jesus Messiah”

Verse1

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

Chorus

Jesus Messiah Name above all names

Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel

The Rescue for sinners

The Ransom from heaven

Jesus Messiah Lord of all

Verse 2

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

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

Lord of all

The Lord of all

The Lord of all

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 4:1-11 ESV

Stewards of God's Grace

4 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Suffering In Light of Eternity: Living for the Will of God"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Million Little Miracles”

All my life I've been carried by grace

Don't ask me how 'cause I can't explain

It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here

I've got some blessings that I don't deserve

I've got some scars but that's how you learn

It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here

Pre-Chorus

I think it over and it doesn't add up

I know it comes from above

Chorus

(I've got) miracles on miracles

A million little miracles

Miracles on miracles

Count your miracles

1-2-3-4 I can't even count 'em all

You held me steady so I wouldn't give up

You opened doors that nobody could shut

I hope I never get over what You've done

I wanna live with an open heart

I wanna live like I know who You are

I hope I never get over what You've done

Pre-Chorus

It's not coincidence and it's not luck

I know it comes from above

Chorus

I can't even I can't even count 'em all

I can't even I can't even count 'em all

I can't even I can't even count 'em all

1-2-3-4 I can't even count 'em all

I can't even I can't even count 'em all

I can't even I can't even count 'em all

1-2-3-4 I can't even count 'em all

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | February 20th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

UPCOMING PONCE NOMINATIONS
As members of the Body of Christ, we have a great privilege and responsibility to participate in the nomination and election of the leaders of Christ's Church. This process is important because it is a means by which Christ designates who will shepherd His flock into greater maturity until He returns. Therefore, it is the duty of our present Session to inform you of your upcoming opportunity and duty to participate in this process. As such, nominations for deacon and elder will begin on Feb. 27th and will end on March 27th. Qualifications for both offices can be located in Titus 1:5-9 & 1 Timothy 1:1-13. Please prayerfully read these biblical criteria as you consider who amongst our members you would like to nominate for either elder or deacon. An online mechanism will be made available for all of our members to see who is eligible for these offices and to make their nominations known. Following March 27th, the Ponce Session will inform the various nominees of their nomination and will engage them to ascertain their interest, inform them of the process of discernment, and prayerfully discuss their eligibility for the office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK | 9:20 AM
Due to the Publix Race on 2/27, the last SS class will be postponed until 3/6.

SURVEY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY FOLLOW-UP WITH HACE | 2.27 Thanks to the many of you who filled out the recent survey about ministry to neighbors experiencing homelessness or other material needs! As we continue planning, we want to invite everyone who filled out the survey (and those who did not but are still interested!) to a brief meeting after church on February 27. Please join us to dream, plan and pray about how God might have us serve our neighbors!

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES | 3.2 | 12PM + 6PM Details to come.

CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE | 3.6 Ponce Church is in the process of massaging into our DNA the spiritual practice of prayer. Our desire is to develop Ponce Church into a House of Prayer, where God's people are communing, enjoying, and glorifying our Triune God together. As many of you know, we have started nearly 13 prayer cells throughout the church, with more to start in the near future. However, we are not the only churches in the city pursuing this dimension of growth. In fact, we will be joining 5 other midtown churches on Sunday, March 6th for an evening of worship and prayer. This will be a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and prayer with some of our sister churches who are also seeking to make their churches Houses of Prayer for the glory of God and the growth of His kingdom in Atlanta. Please join us for this special night. More information will be forthcoming.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12 Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19 Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | 4.15 | 7 PM

PARKING If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Ancient of Days”

Blessing and Honor

Glory and Power

Be unto the ancient of days

From every nation

All of creation

Bow before the ancient of days

Every tongue in heaven and earth

Shall declare Your glory

Every knee shall bow at Your throne

In worship

You will be exalted, oh God

And Your kingdom shall not pass away

Oh ancient of days

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth)

Sing unto the ancient of days

For none can compare to Your matchless worth

Sing unto the ancient of days

Every tongue in heaven and earth

Shall declare Your glory

Every knee shall bow at Your throne

In worship

You will be exalted oh God (our Lord)

And Your kingdom shall not pass away

Oh ancient of days

“Great Is The Lord”

Verse 1

Sing great is the Lord, my Conqueror

He has never failed me yet

Through all my trials, tribulations He will deliver

He's the greatest One, He's God

Great is the Lord, my Conqueror

(He's never failed) He has never failed me yet

(Through all my trails) Through all my trials, tribulations He will deliver

The greatest One, He's God

Verse 2

Great is the Lord, He's my Comforter

He has never left me yet

In all my days I've never seen the righteous forsaken

He's the greatest One, He's God

Great is the Lord, my Comforter

He has never left me yet

In all my days I've never seen the righteous forsaken

The greatest One, He's God

Verse 3

Yeah, great is the Lord, He's my Warrior

And He has never lost one yet

The Enemy comes like a flood but He raises the standard

He's the greatest One, He's God

Great is the Lord, my Warrior

(He's never lost one) He has never lost one yet

The Enemy comes like a flood but He raises the standard

He's the greatest One, He's God

Chorus

Great is the Lord

Great is the Lord

“Isaiah Song”

This is the Word of the Lord, your Creator

I am the God who stood before the world was framed

I am the First, the Last, and everything between

I hold your future, who could know these things but Me?

So don't fear

I will be Your song

Chorus

Sing, sing, oh barren l and

Water is coming to the thirsty

Though you are empty, I am the well

Draw from Me, I will provide

This is the Word of the Lord, your Creator

I stand from age to age, the Ancient of Days

I am the Holy One, the Fairest of Ten Thousand

And all who call upon My name they shall be saved

Pre-Chorus

So don't fear

I will be Your song

Chorus

Bridge

Cause I'm a river in the desert

Pouring My Spirit on the broken

Giving beauty for your ashes

Joy for your sadness Heavens Open

Heavens open

He's making ways in the wilderness

He's making rivers in the desert

You’re making ways in the wilderness

You’re making rivers in the desert

You are the way in the wilderness

You are the river in the desert

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 3:18-22 ESV

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Suffering In Light of Eternity: The Gospel Template"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“I Wonder”

At the stars in the night, I wonder

At Your lightning in the sky, I shudder

Your glory is a blanket that covers

Every living thing

I'm in awe at the majesty of who You are

Your love is a seal burnt inside my heart

All of the day I want to be where You are

Holy Father

Pre-Chorus

And it feels like there's not enough praise inside of me

With all these words, all my heart can sing is holy

You are holy

Chorus 1

Jesus Christ

You bled Your love, laid down Yourself

And gave me life

In naked shame You hung and You were lifted high

Here I lay in awe and wonder

Chorus 2

I am afraid

For no one's ever sacrificed and loved me this way

So on my face I fall under Your heavy grace

Here I lay in awe and wonder

And I wonder

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | February 13th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS


UPCOMING PONCE NOMINATIONS
As members of the Body of Christ, we have a great privilege and responsibility to participate in the nomination and election of the leaders of Christ's Church. This process is important because it is a means by which Christ designates who will shepherd His flock into greater maturity until He returns. Therefore, it is the duty of our present Session to inform you of your upcoming opportunity and duty to participate in this process. As such, nominations for deacon and elder will begin on Feb. 27th and will end on March 27th. Qualifications for both offices can be located in Titus 1:5-9 & 1 Timothy 1:1-13. Please prayerfully read these biblical criteria as you consider who amongst our members you would like to nominate for either elder or deacon. An online mechanism will be made available for all of our members to see who is eligible for these offices and to make their nominations known. Following March 27th, the Ponce Session will inform the various nominees of their nomination and will engage them to ascertain their interest, inform them of the process of discernment, and prayerfully discuss their eligibility for the office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Staff or Session and we will be glad to help.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK | 9:20 AM

BE THE BRIDGE FIELD TRIP | 2.19

As a continuation of Ponce's Be The Bridge, Pat & Tessa are inviting Ponce to meet at the National Center for Human and Civil Rights on Saturday February 19 followed by a lunch and discussion at Ponce. So we can gain an accurate count, sign-up here! Questions? Contact Pat here.

SURVEY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY FOLLOW-UP WITH HACE | 2.27

Thanks to the many of you who filled out the recent survey about ministry to neighbors experiencing homelessness or other material needs! As we continue planning, we want to invite everyone who filled out the survey (and those who did not but are still interested!) to a brief meeting after church on February 27. Please join us to dream, plan and pray about how God might have us serve our neighbors!

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES | 3.2 | 12PM + 6PM

Details to come.

CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE | 3.6

Ponce Church is in the process of massaging into our DNA the spiritual practice of prayer. Our desire is to develop Ponce Church into a House of Prayer, where God's people are communing, enjoying, and glorifying our Triune God together. As many of you know, we have started nearly 13 prayer cells throughout the church, with more to start in the near future. However, we are not the only churches in the city pursuing this dimension of growth. In fact, we will be joining 5 other midtown churches on Sunday, March 6th for an evening of worship and prayer. This will be a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and prayer with some of our sister churches who are also seeking to make their churches Houses of Prayer for the glory of God and the growth of His kingdom in Atlanta. Please join us for this special night. More information will be forthcoming.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12

Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19

Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

PARKING

If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

”Sing For Joy”

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord

Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord

Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

Let us come before him with thanksgiving

And extol him with music and song

For the Lord is the great God

The great King above all gods

In his hands are the depths of the earth

And the mountain peaks belong to him

Come let us sing for joy to the Lord

Come let us sing for joy to the Lord

Come let us sing for joy to the Lord

Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord

Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord

Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

“Every Praise”

Chorus

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

Bridge

God my Savior

God my Healer

God my Deliverer

Yes He is yes He is

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

“Surrounded (This is how I fight My Battles)”

“Rodeado (Asi Peleo Mis Batallas)”

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

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 3:13-22 ESV

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Suffering In Light of Eternity: Graciously Putting Forth Christ’s Lordship"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Better Word”

Your blood is healing every wound

Your blood is making all things new

Your blood speaks a better word

Your blood, the measure of my worth

Your blood, more than I deserve

Your blood speaks a better word

Speaks a better word

Chorus

It's singing out with life

It's shouting down the lies

It echoes through the night

The precious blood of Christ

Speaks a better word

Speaks a better word

Your blood, a robe of righteousness

Your blood, My hope and my defense

Your blood, Forever covers me

It's singing out with life

It's shouting down the lies

It echoes through the night

The precious blood of Christ

Speaks a better word

Speaks a better word

It's calling out my name

It's breaking every chain, yeah

It's making all things right

The precious blood of Christ

Speaks a better word

Speaks a better word

Bridge

It's rewriting my history

It covers me with destiny

It's making all things right

The precious blood of Christ

The precious blood of Christ

Woah, woah

Woah, woah

It's making all things right

The precious blood of Christ

Speaks a better word

Speaks a better word

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | February 6th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK | 9:20 AM

PONCE MARRIAGE SEMINAR | 2.11-12

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but thankfully it doesn’t have to stay in that phase. Join us at our first ever marriage retreat as Dr. Mike and Renee Higgins walk us through the stages of conflict resolution via Recognition, Resolution, & Transformation. We will attend this seminar together with our sister churches Grace Emmanuel, Kainos Fellowship, & Reconcile Church. The retreat will begin with a Friday evening talk on February 11th (7 PM), followed by two sessions on Saturday, February 12th (10-2PM) at Ponce Church. The cost for the retreat will be $20/person. Scholarships are available. Please RSVP by February 1st here. Lunch provided on Saturday.

BE THE BRIDGE FIELD TRIP | 2.19

As a continuation of Ponce's Be The Bridge, Pat & Tessa are inviting Ponce to meet at the National Center for Human and Civil Rights on Saturday February 19 followed by a lunch and discussion at Ponce. So we can gain an accurate count, sign-up here! Questions? Contact Pat here.

SURVEY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY FOLLOW-UP WITH HACE | 2.27

Thanks to the many of you who filled out the recent survey about ministry to neighbors experiencing homelessness or other material needs! As we continue planning, we want to invite everyone who filled out the survey (and those who did not but are still interested!) to a brief meeting after church on February 27. Please join us to dream, plan and pray about how God might have us serve our neighbors!

CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE | 3.6

Ponce Church is in the process of massaging into our DNA the spiritual practice of prayer. Our desire is to develop Ponce Church into a House of Prayer, where God's people are communing, enjoying, and glorifying our Triune God together. As many of you know, we have started nearly 13 prayer cells throughout the church, with more to start in the near future. However, we are not the only churches in the city pursuing this dimension of growth. In fact, we will be joining 5 other midtown churches on Sunday, March 6th for an evening of worship and prayer. This will be a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and prayer with some of our sister churches who are also seeking to make their churches Houses of Prayer for the glory of God and the growth of His kingdom in Atlanta. Please join us for this special night. More information will be forthcoming.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12

Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19

Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

PARKING

If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

”God So Loved”

Verse 1

Come all you weary

Come all you thirsty

Come to the well that never runs dry

Drink of the water

Come and thirst no more

Verse 2

Come all you sinners

Come find His mercy

Come to the table He will satisfy

Taste of His goodness

Find what you're looking for

Chorus 1

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save us

Whoever believes in Him will live forever

Verse 3

Bring all your failures

Bring your addictions

Come lay them down at the foot of the cross

Jesus is waiting there

With open arms

Chorus 2

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save us

Whoever believes in Him will live forever

The power of hell forever defeated

Now it is well I'm walking in freedom

For God so loved God so loved the world

Bridge

Praise God praise God

From whom all blessings flow

Praise Him praise Him

For the wonders of His love

Chorus 3

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save

Verse 4

Bring all your failures

Bring your addictions

Come lay them down at the foot of the cross

Jesus is waiting

God so loved the world

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”

Verse

Open The Eyes of My Heart Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You, I want to see You

Abre mis ojos oh Cristo,

abre mis ojos Señior

You quiero verte yo quiero verte

Chorus

To see You high and lifted up

Shining in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy holy holy

Yo quiero verte enaltecido oh Dios

Radiante en toda tu gloria

Derrama tu amor y poder

Cantamos Santo, Santo, Santo

Vamp

Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy

Holy holy holy, I want to see you

Santo santo santo, santo santo santo

Santo santo santo, yo quiero verte

I want to see you, I want to see You

Yo quiero verte, Yo quiero verte

“Holy Spirit”

Verse

There's nothing worth more that will ever come close

No thing can compare, You're our living hope

Your Presence Lord

I've tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free, and my shame is undone

Your Presence Lord

Chorus

Holy Spirit You are welcome here

Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory God is what our hearts long for

To be overcome by Your Presence Lord

Your Presence Lord

Bridge

Let us become more aware of Your Presence

Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Lord

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 3:8-12 + Psalm 34 (ESV)

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For

“Whoever desires to love life
    and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
    and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
    let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
    and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

———-

Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.

34 I will bless the Lord at all times;
    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
    let the humble hear and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
    and let us exalt his name together!

4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me
    and delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant,
    and their faces shall never be ashamed.
6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
    and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps
    around those who fear him, and delivers them.

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
    Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
    for those who fear him have no lack!
10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;
    but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

11 Come, O children, listen to me;
    I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
12 What man is there who desires life
    and loves many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil
    and your lips from speaking deceit.
14 Turn away from evil and do good;
    seek peace and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous
    and his ears toward their cry.
16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
    to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears
    and delivers them out of all their troubles.
18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
    but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
20 He keeps all his bones;
    not one of them is broken.
21 Affliction will slay the wicked,
    and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants;
    none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Submission In Light of Eternity: Repaying Evil With Blessing"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“In Christ Alone”

Verse 1

In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light my strength my song

This Cornerstone this solid Ground firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love what depths of peace

When fears are stilled when strivings cease

My Comforter my All in All here in the love of Christ I stand

Verse 2

In Christ alone who took on flesh fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus died the wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid here in the death of Christ I live

Verse 3

There in the ground His body lay light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory sin's curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine bought with the precious blood of Christ

Verse 4

No guilt in life no fear in death this is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home here in the power of Christ I'll stand

No power of hell no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home here in the power of Christ I'll stand

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | January 30th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK
Homework. Housework and yard work. Volunteer work. Working out to stay in shape. Not to mention paid work in its many forms. The vast majority of our waking lives are spent working. 
We tend to experience some forms of work as necessary evils while others are so enjoyable and fulfilling that they can become addictive. Unfortunately, we participate in many forms of work as if they are unrelated or even opposed to God's work in the world and in us. Perhaps that doesn't have to be the case? 

Join us for a four-week Sunday school class in February to explore a Christian understanding of work. In this class we will explore God's original intention for work, the ways our experience of work have been affected by sin, how God uses work redemptively (in us and through us), and how we as Christians should evaluate dynamics of gifting and calling in the work we choose to do. 

PONCE MARRIAGE SEMINAR | 2.11-12

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but thankfully it doesn’t have to stay in that phase. Join us at our first ever marriage retreat as Dr. Mike and Renee Higgins walk us through the stages of conflict resolution via Recognition, Resolution, & Transformation. We will attend this seminar together with our sister churches Grace Emmanuel, Kainos Fellowship, & Reconcile Church. The retreat will begin with a Friday evening talk on February 11th (7 PM), followed by two sessions on Saturday, February 12th (10-2PM) at Ponce Church. The cost for the retreat will be $20/person. Scholarships are available. Please RSVP by February 1st here. Lunch provided on Saturday.

BE THE BRIDGE FIELD TRIP | 2.19
As a continuation of Ponce's Be The Bridge, Pat & Tessa are inviting Ponce to meet at the National Center for Human and Civil Rights on Saturday February 19 followed by a lunch and discussion at Ponce. So we can gain an accurate count, look for an email on Monday to sign up and for more detail.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12
Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19
Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

PARKING
If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

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

“Bueno Es Alabar

Bueno es alabar, oh señor

Tu nombre

Darte gloria, honra y honor

Por siempre

Bueno es alabarte Jesús

Y gozarme en tu poder

Porque grande eres tú

Grande son tus obras

Porque grande eres tú

Grande es tu amor

Grande es tu gloria

“Great Are You Lord”

Verse 1

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 2

You give life, You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope, You restore

Every heart that is broken

Bridge

All the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing

Great are You, Lord

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 3:7 (ESV)

7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Submission In Light of Eternity: Reorienting Roles (part 2)"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“So Will I”

God of creation

There at the start before the beginning of time

With no point of reference

You spoke to the dark

And fleshed out the wonder of light

Chorus 1

And as You speak

A hundred billion galaxies are born

In the vapor of Your breath the planets form

If the stars were made to worship so will I

I can see Your heart in ev'rything You've made

Ev'ry burning star a signal fire of grace

If creation sings Your praises so will I

Verse 2

God of Your promise

You don't speak in vain no syllable empty or void

For once You have spoken

All nature and science

Follow the sound of Your voice

Chorus 2

And as You speak

A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath

Evolving in pursuit of what You said

If it all reveals Your nature so will I

I can see Your heart in ev'rything You say

Ev'ry painted sky a canvas of Your grace

If creation still obeys You so will I

(Bridge)

If the stars were made to worship so will I

If the mountains bow in rev'rence so will I

If the oceans roar Your greatness so will I

For if ev'rything exists to lift You high so will I

(Bridge)

If the wind goes where You send it so will I

If the rocks cry out in silence so will I

If the sum of all our praises still falls shy

Then we'll sing again a hundred billion times

Verse 3

God of salvation

You chased down my heart

Through all of my failure and pride

On a hill You created the light of the world

Abandoned in darkness to die

Chorus 3

And as You speak

A hundred billion failures disappear

Where You lost Your life so I could find it here

If You left the grave behind You so will I

I can see Your heart in ev'rything You've done

Ev'ry part designed in a work of art called love

If You gladly chose surrender so will I

I can see Your heart eight billion diff'rent ways

Ev'ry precious one a child You died to save

If You gave Your life to love them so will I

(Ending)

Like You would again a hundred billion times

But what measure could amount to Your desire

You're the One who never leaves the one behinds

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | January 23rd 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SERVICE PROJECT | 1.29 | 8:30 AM
Join us to serve our neighbors on Saturday morning, January 29th. Meet at Ponce Church at 8:30 and we will take some food, socks and winter clothes to neighbors on the street. Afterwards we will grab breakfast together nearby.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK
Homework. Housework and yard work. Volunteer work. Working out to stay in shape. Not to mention paid work in its many forms. The vast majority of our waking lives are spent working. 
We tend to experience some forms of work as necessary evils while others are so enjoyable and fulfilling that they can become addictive. Unfortunately, we participate in many forms of work as if they are unrelated or even opposed to God's work in the world and in us. Perhaps that doesn't have to be the case? 

Join us for a four-week Sunday school class in February to explore a Christian understanding of work. In this class we will explore God's original intention for work, the ways our experience of work have been affected by sin, how God uses work redemptively (in us and through us), and how we as Christians should evaluate dynamics of gifting and calling in the work we choose to do. 

PONCE MARRIAGE SEMINAR | 2.11-12

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but thankfully it doesn’t have to stay in that phase. Join us at our first ever marriage retreat as Dr. Mike and Renee Higgins walk us through the stages of conflict resolution via Recognition, Resolution, & Transformation. We will attend this seminar together with our sister churches Grace Emmanuel, Kainos Fellowship, & Reconcile Church. The retreat will begin with a Friday evening talk on February 11th (7 PM), followed by two sessions on Saturday, February 12th (10-2PM) at Ponce Church. The cost for the retreat will be $20/person. Scholarships are available. Please RSVP by February 1st here. Lunch provided on Saturday.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12
Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19
Women of Ponce, are you interested in learning more about how to study the Bible? If so, consider attending a Simeon Trust Workshop to be held in Atlanta March 17th-19th. This is an opportunity to learn how to study the Bible with a focus on the Epistles (1 Peter) from a gospel-centered perspective. See details here: https://simeontrust.org/workshop/atlanta-2022-women/

PARKING
If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

”Te Alabaré Me Buen Jesus”

Eres tu la unica razon

de mi adoracion oh jesus!

eres tu la esperanza

qanhele tener ah jesus!

Confie en ti me has ayudado

tu salvacion me has regalado

hoy hay gozo en mi corazon

con mi canto te alabare

Te alabare, te glorificare

te alabare mi buen jesus (bis)

en todo tiempo te alabare

en todo tiempo te adorare

“Promises”

Verse 

God of Abraham 

You're the God of covenant and faithful promises 

Time and time again You have proven 

You'll do just what You said 

Though the storms may come 

And the winds may blow, I'll remain steadfast 

And let my heart learn when You speak a word 

It will come to pass 

Chorus 

Great is Your faithfulness to me, woah 

Great is Your faithfulness, from the rising sun 

From the rising sun to the setting same 

I will praise Your Name 

Great is Your faithfulness to me 

Verse 

God from age to age 

Though the earth may pass away 

Your word remains the same 

Your history can prove 

There's nothing You can't do 

You're faithful and True 

Though the storms may come 

And the winds may blow, I'll remain steadfast 

And let my heart learn when You speak a word, it will come to pass

Chorus 

Bridge 

I put my faith in Jesus 

My anchor to the ground 

My hope and firm foundation 

He'll never let me down, 

“Holy Ghost”

Verse  

Consuming fire, My heart’s desire 

Oh how I need you more A fresh outpour

With no resistance I give permission

So come now invade my heart, This life is yours 

Chorus 

Come fill me up holy ghost  

Shine bright until the whole world 

Knows your love, Your love 

Come set me on a holy fire 

Burn bright until the whole world  

Finds your love, Your love 

Bridge 

This is my one desire And only this I seek

To be a living fire Consumed completely 

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 3:7 (ESV)

7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

SERMON | REV. T. Wills

Title: “Submission In Light of Eternity: Reorienting Roles (part 2)"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“It Is Well With My Soul”

When peace like a river 

Attendeth my way 

When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot 

Thou hast taught me to say 

It is well 

It is well with my soul 

Chorus  

It is well with my soul 

It is well 

It is well with my soul 

Tho' Satan should buffet 

Tho' trials should come 

Let this blest assurance control

That Christ hath regarded 

My helpless estate 

And hath shed His own

blood For my soul 

My sin O the bliss 

Of this glorious tho't 

My sin not in part but the whole Is nailed to the cross 

And I bear it no more 

Praise the Lord 

Praise the Lord O my soul 

And Lord haste the day 

When the faith shall be sight

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll

The trump shall resound 

And the Lord shall descend 

Even so it is well 

With my soul

COMMUNION

“God Is Good”

May your struggles keep you  near the cross 

And may your troubles show that  you need God 

And may your battles end the  way they should 

And may your bad days prove that  God is good 

And may your whole life prove that  God is good

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 | January 16th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SERVICE PROJECT | 1.29 | 8:30 AM
Join us to serve our neighbors on Saturday morning, January 29th. Meet at Ponce Church at 8:30 and we will take some food, socks and winter clothes to neighbors on the street. Afterwards we will grab breakfast together nearby.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK
Homework. Housework and yard work. Volunteer work. Working out to stay in shape. Not to mention paid work in its many forms. The vast majority of our waking lives are spent working. 
We tend to experience some forms of work as necessary evils while others are so enjoyable and fulfilling that they can become addictive. Unfortunately, we participate in many forms of work as if they are unrelated or even opposed to God's work in the world and in us. Perhaps that doesn't have to be the case? 

Join us for a four-week Sunday school class in February to explore a Christian understanding of work. In this class we will explore God's original intention for work, the ways our experience of work have been affected by sin, how God uses work redemptively (in us and through us), and how we as Christians should evaluate dynamics of gifting and calling in the work we choose to do. 

PONCE MARRIAGE SEMINAR | 2.11-12

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but thankfully it doesn’t have to stay in that phase. Join us at our first ever marriage retreat as Dr. Mike and Renee Higgins walk us through the stages of conflict resolution via Recognition, Resolution, & Transformation. We will attend this seminar together with our sister churches Grace Emmanuel, Kainos Fellowship, & Reconcile Church. The retreat will begin with a Friday evening talk on February 11th (7 PM), followed by two sessions on Saturday, February 12th (10-2PM) at Ponce Church. The cost for the retreat will be $20/person. Scholarships are available. Please RSVP by February 1st here. Lunch provided on Saturday.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12
Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19
Westminster is excited to be partnering with the Charles Simeon Trust to host a Workshop on Biblical Exposition this coming March ("Teaching the Epistles: A Workshop for Women in Ministry"). Registration is now open on the website: www.simeontrust.org.

PARKING
If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

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

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

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

Jesus, Your loving kindness Is better than life

Jesus, Your loving kindness

Jesus, Your loving kindness

Is better than life itself Better than life

”Te Alabaré Me Buen Jesus”

Eres tu la unica razon

de mi adoracion oh jesus!

eres tu la esperanza

qanhele tener ah jesus!

Confie en ti me has ayudado

tu salvacion me has regalado

hoy hay gozo en mi corazon

con mi canto te alabare

Te alabare, te glorificare

te alabare mi buen jesus (bis)

en todo tiempo te alabare

en todo tiempo te adorare

“Great Are You Lord”

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

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

All the earth will shout

Your praise

Our hearts will cry

These bones will sing

Great are You, Lord

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

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 2:21-3:6 (ESV)

21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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Wives and Husbands

3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.

SERMON | REV. H. Cargo

Title: “Submission In Light of Eternity: Reorienting Roles (part 1)"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Million Little Miracles”

All my life I've been carried by grace

Don't ask me how 'cause I can't explain

It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here

I've got some blessings that I don't deserve

I've got some scars but that's how you learn

It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here

I think it over and it doesn't add up

I know it comes from above

I've got miracles on miracles

A million little miracles

miracles on miracles

Count your miracles, 1-2-3-4, I

Can't even count 'em all

You held me steady so I wouldn't give up

You opened doors that nobody could shut

I hope I never get over what You've done

I wanna live with an open heart

I wanna live like I know who You are

I hope I never get over what You've done

It's not coincidence and it's not luck

I know it comes from above

I've got miracles on miracles

A million little miracles

Miracles on miracles

Count your miracles, 1-2-3-4, I

Can't even count 'em all

Miracles on miracles

A million little miracles

Miracles on miracles

Count your miracles, 1-2-3-4 I

Can't even count 'em all

I can't even, I can't even count 'em all

I can't even, I can't even count 'em all

I can't even, I can't even count 'em all

1-2-3-4, I can't even count them all

COMMUNION

“Lord, You Are Awesome”

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

If wasn't for your love

Wasn't for your grace

I don't know where I'd be without you

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

Lord, you are awesome

You are awesome

You are awesome

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 | January 9th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SERVICE PROJECT | 1.29 | 8:30 AM
Join us to serve our neighbors on Saturday morning, January 29th. Meet at Ponce Church at 8:30 and we will take some food, socks and winter clothes to neighbors on the street. Afterwards we will grab breakfast together nearby.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: WORK
Homework. Housework and yard work. Volunteer work. Working out to stay in shape. Not to mention paid work in its many forms. The vast majority of our waking lives are spent working. 
We tend to experience some forms of work as necessary evils while others are so enjoyable and fulfilling that they can become addictive. Unfortunately, we participate in many forms of work as if they are unrelated or even opposed to God's work in the world and in us. Perhaps that doesn't have to be the case? 

Join us for a four-week Sunday school class in February to explore a Christian understanding of work. In this class we will explore God's original intention for work, the ways our experience of work have been affected by sin, how God uses work redemptively (in us and through us), and how we as Christians should evaluate dynamics of gifting and calling in the work we choose to do. 

PONCE MARRIAGE RETREAT | 2.11-12

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 3.12
Let Hace know if you are interested.  

SIMEON TRUST MARCH WORKSHOP | 3.17-19
Westminster is excited to be partnering with the Charles Simeon Trust to host a Workshop on Biblical Exposition this coming March ("Teaching the Epistles: A Workshop for Women in Ministry"). Registration is now open on the website: www.simeontrust.org.

PARKING
If you are a member or regular attender, please do not park in the parking lot. Please park along the back wall at the BP, along the street on Ponce and Piedmont, or at Fastsigns across from Publix. See this map for more reference. 

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Come Thou fount of every blessing

Tune my heart to sing Thy grace

Streams of mercy never ceasing

Call for songs of loudest praise

Teach me some melodious sonnet

Sung by flaming tongues above

Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it

Mount of Thy redeeming love

Here I raise my Ebenezer

Here by Thy great help I've come

And I hope by Thy good pleasure

Safely to arrive at home

Jesus sought me when a stranger

Wandering from the fold of God

He to rescue me from danger

Interposed His precious blood

(Precious blood)

Oh, that day when freed from sinning

I shall see Thy lovely face

Clothed then in blood washed linen

How I'll sing Thy sovereign grace

Come my Lord, no longer tarry

Take my ransomed soul away

Send Thine angels now to carry

Me to realms of endless days

Oh, to grace how great a debtor

Daily I'm constrained to be

Let Thy goodness like a fetter

Bind my wandering heart to Thee

Prone to wander, Lord I feel it

Prone to leave the God I love

Here's my heart, oh take and seal it

Seal it for Thy courts above

Here's my heart

Oh take and seal it

Seal it for Thy courts above

”Graves Into Gardens”

I searched the world

But it couldn't fill me

Man's empty praise and treasures that fade

Are never enough

Then You came along

And put me back together

And every desire is now satisfied

Here in Your love (hey)

Oh, there's nothing better than You

There's nothing better than You

Lord, there's nothing

Nothing is better than You

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

'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

Oh, there's nothing better than You

There's nothing better than You

Lord, there's nothing

Nothing is better than You

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory

You're the only one who can (come on)

You turn graves into garden

You turn bones into armies

You turn seas into highways

You're the only one who can

Oh, there's nothing better than You

There's nothing better than You

Lord, there's nothing

Nothing is better than You

”Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to His

Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

The night is dark but I am not forsaken

For by my side, the Saviour He will stay

I labour on in weakness and rejoicing

For in my need, His power is displayed

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley He will lead

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven

The future sure, the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

With every breath I long to follow Jesus

For He has said that He will bring me home

And day by day I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 2:18-25 (ESV)

18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

SERMON | REV. T. WILLS

Title: “Submission in Light of Eternity: Working For Higher Wage"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“You’ve Been So Faithful”

As I look back over my life

I can see, how Your love is guiding me

Even though I've done wrong

You never left me alone

But You forgave me

And You kept on blessing

This I recall to my mind

Therefore I have hope

It is because of Your mercies

that we are not consumed

Because thy compassions fail not,

They are new every morning

Great is Thy faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness

Chorus:

You've been, Lord You've been so faithful

You've been, Lord You've been so faithful

Bridge:

I can never repay You Lord for what You done for me

How You loosed my shackles and you set me free.

How You made a way out of no way

Turned my darkness into day

You've been my joy in the time of sorrow

Hope for my tomorrow

Peace in the time of storm

Strength when I'm weak and worn

COMMUNION

“I Believe”

Jehovah, You, I trust in You

O Lord

Jehovah, You, I trust in You

I believe, I believe

You are the God of miracles

You are the God of wonder

You are the God all powerful

I believe, I believe

I believe, I believe

I believe, I believe

So long, bye bye

So long, bye bye

Goodbye to my pain and my sorrow

So long, bye bye

So long, bye bye

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 | January 2nd 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

CHURCH LUNCHEON | 1.23 | POST-CHURCH

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SERVICE PROJECT | 1.29 | 8:30 AM
Join us to serve our neighbors on Saturday morning, January 29th. Meet at Ponce Church at 8:30 and we will take some food, socks and winter clothes to neighbors on the street. Afterwards we will grab breakfast together nearby.

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 heart song, 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

”Bueno Es Alabar”

Bueno es alabar, oh Señor, tu nombre

Darte gloria, honra y honor, por siempre

Bueno es alabarte Jesús

Y gozarme en tu poder

Bueno es alabar, oh Señor, tu nombre

Darte gloria, honra y honor, por siempre

Bueno es alabarte Jesús

Y gozarme en tu poder

Porque grande eres tú

Grande son tus obras

Porque grande eres tú

Grande es tu amor

Grande es tu gloria

Bueno es alabar, oh Señor, tu nombre

Darte gloria, honra y honor, por siempre

Bueno es alabarte Jesús

Y gozarme en tu poder

Porque grande eres tú

Grande son tus obras

Porque grande eres tú

Grande es tu amor

Grande es tu gloria

Bueno es alabarte Señor

¡Aleluya!

”Ancient Of Days”

Blessing and Honour Glory and Power

Be unto the ancient of days

From every nation All of creation

Bow before the ancient of days

Every tongue in heaven and earth

Shall declare Your glory

Every knee shall bow at Your throne, In worship

You will be exalted, oh God

And Your kingdom shall not pass away

Oh ancient of days

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth

Sing unto the ancient of days

For none can compare to Your matchless worth

Sing unto the ancient of day

Every tongue in heaven and earth

Shall declare Your glory

Every knee shall bow at Your throne, In worship

You will be exalted, oh God

And Your kingdom shall not pass away

Oh ancient of days

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1 PETER 2:13-25 (ESV)

Submission to Authority

13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

SERMON | REV. T. WILLS

Title: “Submission in Light of Eternity: 'This is the Way'"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Clear The Stage”

Clear the stage

And set the sound and lights ablaze

If that's the measure you must take

To crush the idols

Jerk the pews And all the decorations too

Until the congregation's few

Then have revival

Tell your friends

That this is where the party ends

Until you're broken for your sins

You can't be social

Then seek the Lord

And wait for what He has in store

And know that great is your reward

So just be hopeful

Chorus

'Cause you can sing all you want to

Yes you can sing all you want to

You can sing all you want to

And still get It wrong

Worship is more than a song

Verse 2

Take a break

From all the plans that you have made

And sit at home alone

And wait for God to whisper

Beg Him please to open up His mouth and speak

And pray for real

Upon your knees until they blister

Shine the light On ev'ry corner of your life

Until the pride and lust

And lies are in the open

Read the Word

And put to test the things you've heard

Until your heart and soul

Are stirred and rocked and broken

Chorus:

(Bridge)

We must not worship

Something that's not even worth it

Clear the stage Make some space

For the One who deserves it

Anything I put before my God is an idol

Anything I want with all my heart is an idol

Anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol

Anything that I give all my love is an idol

Chorus:

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 Amen Amen 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 | December 26th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOW REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS

CHRISTMAS BREAK YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT | 12.30

CHURCH LUNCHEON | 1.23 | POST-CHURCH

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“How Great Is Our God”

Verse 1

The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

Chorus 1

How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

Verse 2

And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Misc 1

(Bridge)

Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

”Let It Rise”

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Oh, let it rise

Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Oh, let it rise

Oh, let it rise

Somebody sing 'Let it Rise'!

Let it rise!
Come on everybody

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

Sing it again, let the glory!

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

Somebody open up your mouth and cry
Say let it rise
Let it rise!

Come on if you want it, lift up your hands Zion!
Crying out
Oh, let it rise!

Come on let the songs of the lord

Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

Somebody's leaving here with your joy renewed
Come on, let the songs!

Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

I need you to life up your hands and cry out loud

Oh, let it rise!

Come on if you really want a church
Oh, let it rise!

Somebody open your mouth and give me praise
Let the glory

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

Come on, let the songs of the lord

Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Let it rise!

Oh, let it rise!

Oh, let it rise!

Stay right there
Stay right there

Let it rise!

”Trading My Sorrows”

I’m trading my sorrow,

I’m trading my shame,

I’m laying it down for the joy of the Lord,

I’m trading my sickness, I’m trading my pain,

I’m laying it down for the joy of the Lord,

Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord,

Yes Lord, yes Lord, Yes yes Lord,

Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes, Lord, Amen.

I’m pressed but not crushed, persecuted, not abandoned,

Struck down but not destroyed,

I’m blessed beyond the curse for His promise will endure,

And his joy’s gonna be my strength,

Though the sorrow may last for the night,

His joy comes with the morn

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | ECCLESIASTES 11:1-6 (ESV)

Cast Your Bread upon the Waters

11 Cast your bread upon the waters,
    for you will find it after many days.
2 Give a portion to seven, or even to eight,
    for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.
3 If the clouds are full of rain,
    they empty themselves on the earth,
and if a tree falls to the south or to the north,
    in the place where the tree falls, there it will lie.
4 He who observes the wind will not sow,
    and he who regards the clouds will not reap.

5 As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.

6 In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

SERMON | GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Rasmussen

Title: “A Proactive New Year”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“I Surrender All”

Verse 1

All to Jesus I surrender

All to Him I freely give

I will ever love and trust Him

In His presence daily live

Chorus 1

I surrender all

I surrender all

All to Thee my blessed Savior

I surrender all

Verse 2

All to Jesus I surrender

Humbly at His feet I bow

Worldly pleasures all forsaken

Take me Jesus take me now

Verse 3

All to Jesus I surrender

Make me Savior wholly Thine

Let me feel the Holy Spirit

Truly know that Thou art mine

Verse 4

All to Jesus I surrender

Lord I give myself to Thee

Fill me with Thy love and power

Let Thy blessing fall on me

Verse 5

All to Jesus I surrender

Now I feel the sacred flame

O the joy of full salvation

Glory glory to His name

“Isaiah Song”

Verse 1

This is the Word of the Lord, your Creator

I am the God who stood before the world was framed

I am the First, the Last, and everything between

I hold your future, who could know these things but Me?

Pre-Chorus

So don't fear

I will be Your song

Chorus

Sing, sing, oh barren l and

Water is coming to the thirsty

Though you are empty, I am the well

Draw from Me, I will provide

Verse 2

This is the Word of the Lord, your Creator

I stand from age to age, the Ancient of Days

I am the Holy One, the Fairest of Ten Thousand

And all who call upon My name they shall be saved

Pre-Chorus

So don't fear

I will be Your song

Chorus

Sing, sing, oh barren l and

Water is coming to the thirsty

Though you are empty, I am the well

Draw from Me, I will provide

Sing, sing, oh barren l and

Water is coming to the thirsty

Though you are empty, I am the well

Draw from Me, I will provide

Draw from Me, I will provide

Bridge

Cause I'm a river in the desert

Pouring My Spirit on the broken

Giving beauty for your ashes

Joy for your sadness Heavens Open

Heavens open(x8)

He's making ways in the wilderness

He's making rivers in the desert

You’re making ways in the wilderness

You’re making rivers in the desert

You are the way in the wilderness

You are the river in the desert

“God Is Good”

May your strug-gles keep you near the cross

And may your trou-bles show that you need God

And may your batt-les end the way they should

And may your bad days prove that God is good

And may your whole life prove that God is good

May your bad days prove that God is good

May your whole life prove that God is good

See, may your bad days prove that God is good

May your whole life prove that God is good

COMMUNION

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 | December 19th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS OR SIGN-UP FOR ATTENDANCE. ALSO, FB LIVE HAS CEASED.

PONCE CHRISMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5PM

CHRISTMAS BREAK YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT | TBD

CHURCH LUNCHEON | 1.23 | POST-CHURCH

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“This Is Amazing Grace”

Verse 1

Who breaks the power of sin and darkness

Whose love is mighty and so much stronger

The King of Glory the King above all kings

Verse 2

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder

And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder

The King of Glory the King above all kings

Chorus

This is amazing grace This is unfailing love

That You would take my place

That You would bear my cross

You laid down Your life

That I would be set free

Oh Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me

Verse 3

Who brings our chaos back into order

Who makes the orphan a son and daughter

The King of Glory the King of Glory

Verse 4

Who rules the nations with truth and justice

Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance

The King of Glory the King above all kings

(Bridge)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave(repeat)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy worthy worthy

Chorus

”Hosanna”

Hosanna en las alturas

exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Hosanna en las alturas

exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Hosanna en las alturas

exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Hosanna en las alturas

exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Hosanna en las alturas

exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Se exaltado exaltado Se exaltado

Cristo Se exaltado exaltado Se exaltado

Cristo Se exaltado exaltado Se exaltado

Cristo Se exaltado exaltado Se exaltado

Exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

Exaltada nuestro Rey exaltada nuestro Rey

Exaltada nuestro Rey Hosanna

”Mary Did You Know”

Mary did you know

That your baby boy will one day walk on water?

Mary did you know

That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?

Did you know

That your baby boy has come to make you new?

This child that you've delivered

Will soon deliver you

Mary did you know

That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary did you know

That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know

That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby

You've kissed the face of God

Mary, did you know?

The blind will see The deaf will hear

And the dead will live again

The lame will leap The dumb will speak

The praises of the Lamb

Mary did you know

That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?

Mary did you know

That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?

Did you know

That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?

This sleeping child you're holding

Is the Great I Am

Oh, Mary, did you know?

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

Theme: Hope

Text: Luke 2:8-21

Readers: Charysse Alexander

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | MATTHEW 14:1-12 (ESV)

The Death of John the Baptist

14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3 For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, 4 because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. 6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, 7 so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 9 And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus.

SERMON | REV. H. GUZMÁN

Title: “Advent: Prepared To Suffer”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“I Wonder”

Verse

At the stars in the night, I wonder

At Your lightning in the sky, I shudder

Your glory is a blanket that covers

Every living thing

I'm in awe at the majesty of who You are

Your love is a seal burnt inside my heart

All of the day I want to be where You are

Holy Father

Pre Chorus

And it feels like there's not enough praise inside of me

With all these words, all my heart can sing is holy

You are holy

Chorus

Jesus Christ

You bled Your love, laid down Yourself

And gave me life

In naked shame You hung and You were lifted high

Here I lay in awe and wonder

I am afraid

For no one's ever sacrificed and loved me this way

So on my face I fall under Your heavy grace

Here I lay in awe and wonder

Oh Oh Oh And I wonder

“Trading My Sorrows”

Chorus

I'm trading my sorrows

I'm trading my shame

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness

I'm trading my pain

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus 2

We say,

Yes, Lord Yes, Lord

Yes, yes, Lord

Amen

Verse

I am pressed but not crushed

Persecuted, not abandoned

Struck down but not destroyed

I am blessed beyond the curse

For His promise will endure

His joy's gonna be my strength

Bridge

Though the sorrow may last for the night

His joy comes in the morning

Chorus

I'm trading my sorrows

I'm trading my shame

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness

I'm trading my pain

I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus 2

We say,

Yes, Lord Yes, Lord

Yes, yes, Lord

Amen

COMMUNION

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 | December 12th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS OR SIGN-UP FOR ATTENDANCE. ALSO, FB LIVE HAS CEASED.

PONCE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM | TODAY | 5PM

All are welcome! Our Advent theme is "Christmas: A Disruptive Redemption."

PONCE CHRISMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5PM

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“God So Loved”

Verse 1

Come all you weary Come all you thirsty

Come to the well that never runs dry

Drink of the water Come and thirst no more

Verse 2

Come all you sinners Come find His mercy

Come to the table He will satisfy

Taste of His goodness Find what you're looking for

Chorus 1

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save us

Whoever believes in Him will live forever

Verse 3

Bring all your failures, Bring your addictions

Come lay them down at the foot of the cross

Jesus is waiting there, With open arms

Chorus 2

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save us

Whoever believes in Him, will live forever

The power of hell, forever defeated

Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom

For God so loved, God so loved the world

Bridge

Praise God-praise God

From whom all blessings flow

Praise Him -praise Him

For the wonders of His love

Chorus 3

For God so loved the world that He gave us

His one and only Son to save

Ending (Verse 3)

”O Come All Ye Faithful”

O Come All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem;

come, and behold him, born the King of angels;

Refrain:

O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him,

Christ the Lord.

God from God, Light from Light eternal,

lo! he abhors not the Virgin's womb;

only-begotten Son of the Father;

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;

sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;

glory to God, glory in the highest; [Refrain]

See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle,

leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;

we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; [Refrain]

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,

born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;

”Hark the Herald”

Hark! the herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King

Peace on earth and mercy mild

God and sinners reconcile.

Joyful all ye nations rise

Join the triumph of the skies;

With the angelic host proclaim

'Christ is born in Bethlehem'

Hark! the herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King.

Christ by highest heaven adored

Christ the everlasting Lord

Late in time behold him come,

Offspring of a virgin's womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;

Hail, the incarnate deity,

Pleased as Man with Man to dwell,

Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing,

Glory to the newborn King.

Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace!

Hail the Son of righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings,

Risen with healing in his wings.

Mild he lays his glory by,

Born that man no more may die,

Born to raise the sons of earth,

Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing,

Glory to the newborn King.

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

Theme: Hope

Text: Luke 1:46-56

Readers: Stewart Family

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

MEMBERSHIP INDUCTION

Rachel Staffin

Danni Staffin

Rachael and William Panik

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | LUKE 7:18-35 (ESV)

Messengers from John the Baptist

18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21 In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

24 When John's messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings' courts. 26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written,

“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
    who will prepare your way before you.’

28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” 29 (When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, 30 but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)

31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another,

“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
    we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’

33 For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35 Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.”

SERMON | REV. B. Eades

Title: “Advent: Prepared For Doubt”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”

1. Come, thou long expected Jesus,

born to set thy people free;

from our fears and sins release us,

let us find our rest in thee.

Israel's strength and consolation,

hope of all the earth thou art;

dear desire of every nation,

joy of every longing heart.

2.Joy to those who long to see thee,

Dayspring from on high, appear;

Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse,

of Thy birth we long to hear!

O’er the hills the angels singing news,

Glad tidings of a birth

“Go to him, your praises bringing;

Christ the Lord has come to Earth.”

3.Come to earth to taste our sadness,

He whose glories knew no end;

by His life He brings us gladness,

Our redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.

Leaving riches without number,

born within a cattle stall;

This the everlasting wonder,

Christ was born the Lord of all!

4. Born thy people to deliver,

born a child and yet a King,

born to reign in us forever,

now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal spirit

rule in all our hearts alone;

by thine all sufficient merit,

raise us to thy glorious throne.

COMMUNION

 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 | December 5th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY-WIDE MASK MANDATE, PONCE WILL NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS OR SIGN-UP FOR ATTENDANCE. ALSO, FB LIVE HAS CEASED.

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Attention parents of kids ages 3 and up! The 2021 special Christmas service is Sunday, December 12th at 5pm and we are restarting the kids' and youth choirs! Rehearsals start in the chapel this coming Sunday during the Children's Church hour. If we are done rehearsing before the sermon is over, we will dismiss kids back to their respective classes or back to their parents. Please email stefaniebagby@gmail.com with your child's age if they want to participate this year. You will receive a follow up email later this week with more information.

WALKING ANEW CHRISTMAS EVENT | 12.11
Walking Anew is in need of food items and supplies for their event. If you can bring one of the items to the church on Sunday, check out their list here. The event is also in need of 2-3 volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Hace.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GATHERING | 12.11 | 10-12PM | LARRIE’S HOUSE
Ladies, join us for a special time of fellowship, food, and focused discussion this Christmas season. RSVP and sign-up to bring a brunch item via the signup genius link in the church weekly email. We are also encouraging all attendees to bring a toy or non-perishable food item/grocery gift card to serve kids and families in need via our Summerhill Outreach. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions! Sign-up to bring something here! A donation box will also be located in the chapel for donations.

PONCE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM | 12.12 | 5PM

All are welcome! Our Advent theme is "Christmas: A Disruptive Redemption."

PONCE CHRISMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5PM

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Ancient of Days”

Verse

Blessing and honor, glory, and power

Be unto the ancient of days

From every nation, all of creation

Bow before the ancient of days

Chorus

Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare your glory

Every knee shall bow at your throne in worship

You will be exalted oh God and your kingdom

Shall not pass away, oh ancient of days

Bridge

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth

Sing to the ancient of days

For none can compare to your matchless worth

Sing to the ancient of days

Chorus

Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare your glory

Every knee shall bow at your throne in worship

You will be exalted oh God and your kingdom

Shall not pass away, oh ancient of days

”Hymn Melody”

This little light of mine

I’m gonna let it shine

Let it shine.....

Everywhere I go

I’m gonna let it shine

Let it shine ....

Can’t no body, Do me like Jesus

Can’t no body, Do me like the Lord

Can’t no body, Do me like Jesus.

He’s My Friend

He Healed my Body, Told me Run on

He Healed my Body, Told Me Run

He Healed my body, told me to Run on

He’s My Friend

Victory is mine, Victory is mine

Victory today is mine,

I told satan get thee behind

Victory today is mine.

Joy is mine Joy is mine

Joy today is mine

I told satan get thee behind

Joy today is mine

This is the day This is the day

That the Lord has made

I will rejoice I will rejoice

And be glad in it

What a mighty God we serve

What a might God we serve

Angels bow before him

Heaven and earth adore Him

What a mighty God we serve

”He’s Able”

Verse:

Exceedingly, Abundantly

Above all, all you could ask or think

According to, the power

That worketh in you, you...

Chorus:

God is able to do

just what He said He would do

He's gonna fulfill

every promise to you

Don't give up on God,

cause He won't give up on you

He's able

Bridge:

Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh

He's able

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

Theme: Hope

Text: Luke 1:39-45

Readers: Brittingham Family

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 3:1-20 (ESV)

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
    make his paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
    and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall become straight,
    and the rough places shall become level ways,
6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”

7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”

15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”

18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, 20 added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.

SERMON | REV. T. Wills

Title: “Advent: Preparing for Repentance?”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child”

Chorus:

Jesus, Jesus

Oh What a wonderful child

Jesus, Jesus

So lowly meek and mild

New life, new hope

New joy He brings

Won't you listen

To the angels sing

Glory, glory, glory

To the newborn King

Verse:

He was herald

By the angels

Born In a lowly manger

The virgin Mary was His mother

And Joseph was his earthly father

Three wise men came from afar

They were guided by a shining star

To see King Jesus where He lay

Born In a manger filled with hay


COMMUNION

“The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”

Verse 1

The blood that Jesus shed for me

'Way back on Calvary

The blood that gives me strength

From day to day

It will never lose its pow'r

Chorus

It reaches to the highest mountain

It flows to the lowest valley

The blood that gives me strength

From day to day

It will never lose its pow'r

Verse 2

It soothes my doubt and calms my fears

And it dries all my tears

The blood that gives me strength

From day to day

It will never lose its pow'r

"We're Blessed"

Verse 1

Since thou has walked uprightly

As a light in a dark land

Since thou has placed in thy heart

All the Lord's commands

He's set thee above nations

And cast thine enemies away

He's standing up within thee

So let me hear you say

Chorus

We're blessed in the city,We're blessed in the field

We're blessed when we come and when we go

We cast down every stronghold

Sickness and poverty must cease

For the devil is defeated

We are blessed

Verse 2

Thou believest in God only

Put no confidence in man

Everything that does concern thee

You've placed it in His hands

Though a host rise up against thee

To try and spoil the day

They'll rush in one road to harm thee

But they'll flee seven ways

Chorus

We're blessed in the city, We're blessed in the field

We're blessed when we come and when we go

We cast down every stronghold

Sickness and poverty must cease

For the devil is defeated

We are blessed

Bridge

Late in the midnight hour

God's gonna turn it around

It's gonna work in your favor

 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 | November 28 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE MASK MANDATE IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA, PONCE WILL NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS OR SIGN-UP FOR ATTENDANCE. ALSO, FB LIVE WILL CEASE.

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Attention parents of kids ages 3 and up! The 2021 special Christmas service is Sunday, December 12th at 5pm and we are restarting the kids' and youth choirs! Rehearsals start in the chapel this coming Sunday during the Children's Church hour. If we are done rehearsing before the sermon is over, we will dismiss kids back to their respective classes or back to their parents. Please email stefaniebagby@gmail.com with your child's age if they want to participate this year. You will receive a follow up email later this week with more information.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GATHERING | 12.11 | 10-12PM | LARRIE’S HOUSE
Ladies, join us for a special time of fellowship, food, and focused discussion this Christmas season. RSVP and sign-up to bring a brunch item via the signup genius link in the church weekly email. We are also encouraging all attendees to bring a toy or non-perishable food item/grocery gift card to serve kids and families in need via our Summerhill Outreach. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions! Sign-up to bring something here! A donation box will also be located in the chapel for donations.

PONCE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM | 12.12 | 5PM

PONCE CHRISMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5PM

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Great Jehovah”

Verse 1

Before there was life, You were seated on high

From there You spoke time

And we were already on Your mind

Can't explain Your love

Verse 2

Without performance, You called us Your own

Couldn't afford it, so with Your blood

You bought our freedom

Can't explain Your love

Pre- chorus

Ruler of everything

Worthy of all that we could bring

You are Great Jehovah, all power is Yours

Tag

No song we sing, can explain Your love of me

You are, You are Great Jehovah all power

Chorus

Great Jehovah, ruler of everything

Our defender, You are the Most High King

Great Jehovah, ruler of everything

Our defender, You are the Most High King

Chorus 2

No word good enough,

no song loud enough

to Explain Your love, it amazes us Jehovah

No sin strong enough,

no weapon against us can

Contain Your love, it's alive in us Jehovah

”Gloria”

Verse

Gloria aleluya Padre del cielo

Adorarte quiero Sólo a ti

Dios majestuoso Del universo

Adorarte quiero Sólo a ti

Chorus 1

Que tu nombre

Sea exaltado eternamente

Tú eres el mismo hoy y siempre

A ti doy la gloria sólo a ti

Verse

Chorus 1

Chorus 2

Poderoso

Tuyos son los cielos y la tierra

Tuyos son los mares, las estrellas

A ti doy la gloria sólo a ti

Gloria, gloria, aleluya

Gloria, gloria, aleluya

Gloria, gloria, aleluya

”Holy Ghost”

Verse 1

Consuming fire. My heart’s desire

Oh how I need you more A fresh outpour

With no resistance, I give permission

So come now invade my heart, This life is yours

Chorus

Come fill me up Holy Ghost.

Shine bright until the whole world

knows Your love, Your love

Come set me on a holy fire

Burn bright until the whole world

Finds your love, Your love

Bridge

This is my one desire And only this I seek

To be a living fire Consumed completely x4

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

Theme: Hope

Text: Luke 1:26-38

Readers: Guzmán Family

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | 1:5-17, 67-80 (ESV)

5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah,[a] of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.

8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”…

Zechariah's Prophecy

67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
    for he has visited and redeemed his people
69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us
    in the house of his servant David,
70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
71 that we should be saved from our enemies
    and from the hand of all who hate us;
72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers
    and to remember his holy covenant,
73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
74     that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,
might serve him without fear,
75     in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people
    in the forgiveness of their sins,
78 because of the tender mercy of our God,
    whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
    to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

SERMON | REV. H. CARGO

Title: “Advent: A People Prepared”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Thank You Jesus For The Blood”

Verse 1

I was a wretch I remember who I was

I was lost I was blind I was running out of time

Sin separated the breach was far too wide

But from the far side of the chasm

You had me in Your sight

Verse 2

So You made a way across the great divide

Left behind Heaven's throne to build it here inside

There at the cross You paid the debt I owed

Broke my chains freed my soul

For the first time I had hope

Chorus 1

Thank You Jesus for the blood applied

Thank You Jesus it has washed me white

Thank You Jesus You have saved my life

Brought me from the darkness into glorious light

Verse 3

You took my place laid inside my tomb of sin

You were buried for three days

But then You walked right out again

And now death has no sting and life has no end

For I have been transformed by the blood of the Lamb

(Bridge)

There is nothing stronger

Than the wonder working power

Of the blood the blood

That calls us sons and daughters

We are ransomed by our Father

Through the blood the blood


COMMUNION

“O Give Thanks”

Oh give thanks unto the Lord

For he is good yes he is good

Oh give thanks Unto the Lord

For he is good yes he is good

Oh give thanks unto the Lord

For he is good yes he is good

Oh give thanks Unto the Lord

For he is good yes he is good

For he is worthy, worthy

For he is good, yes, he is good

For he is worthy, worthy

For he is good, yes, he is good

 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 | November 21 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE MASK MANDATE, NEXT WEEK, PONCE WILL NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR MASKS OR SIGN-UP FOR ATTENDANCE. ALSO, FB LIVE WILL CEASE.

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Attention parents of kids ages 3 and up! The 2021 special Christmas service is Sunday, December 12th at 5pm and we are restarting the kids' and youth choirs! Rehearsals start in the chapel this coming Sunday during the Children's Church hour. If we are done rehearsing before the sermon is over, we will dismiss kids back to their respective classes or back to their parents. Please email stefaniebagby@gmail.com with your child's age if they want to participate this year. You will receive a follow up email later this week with more information.

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 | 10-12PM | LARRIE’S HOUSE
Ladies, join us for a special time of fellowship, food, and focused discussion this Christmas season. RSVP and sign-up to bring a brunch item via the signup genius link in the church weekly email. We are also encouraging all attendees to bring a toy or non-perishable food item/grocery gift card to serve kids and families in need via our Summerhill Outreach. Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions! Sign-up to bring something here! A donation box will also be located in the chapel for donations.

PONCE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM | 12.12 | 5PM

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Ancient of Days”

Verse 1

Blessing and Honour

Glory and Power

Be unto the ancient of days

Verse 2

From every nation

All of creation

Bow before the ancient of days

Chorus:

Every tongue in heaven and earth

Shall declare Your glory

Every knee shall bow at Your throne

In worship

You will be exalted, oh God

And Your kingdom shall not pass away

Oh Ancient of days

Bridge

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth

Sing unto the ancient of days

For none can compare to Your matchless worth

Sing unto the ancient of days

”Te Alabaré Mi Buen Jesús”

Verse 1

Eres tu la unica razon

de mi adoracion, oh Jesus

Eres tu la esperanza que

anhele tener oh Jesus

Pre chorus

Confie en ti me has ayudado

tu salvacion me has regalado

hoy hay gozo en mi corazon

con mi canto te alabare

Chorus:

Te alabare, te glorificare

te alabare mi buen Jesus

te alabare, te glorificare

te alabare, mi buen Jesus

Bridge:

En todo tiempo te alabare

en todo tiempo te adorare

Chorus

”King Of My Heart”

Verse 1

Let the King of my heart

Be the mountain where I run

The fountain I drink from

Oh, He is my song

Verse 2

Let the King of my heart

Be the shadow where I hide

The ransom for my life

Oh, He is my song

Chorus:

'Cause You are good good, oh oh

You are good good, oh oh

Verse 3

Let the King of my heart

Be the wind inside my sails

The anchor in the waves

Oh , He is my song

Verse 4

Let the King of my heart

Be the fire inside my veins

The echo of my days

Oh, He is my song

Chorus:

'Cause You are good good, oh oh

You are good good, oh oh

Bridge:

You're never gonna let

You're never gonna let me down

You're never gonna let

You're never gonna let me down

Chorus:

'Cause You are good good, oh oh

You are good good, oh oh

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Ephesians 1:3-14 (ESV)

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us  for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.

SERMON | REV. Tolivar WILLS

Title: “Honoring That Which Is Most Worthy”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“Cornerstone”

Verse 1:

My hope is built on nothing less

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

I dare not trust the sweetest frame

But wholly trust in Jesus' Name

(REPEAT)

Chorus:

Christ alone cornerstone

Weak made strong in the Savior's love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Verse 2:

When darkness seems to hide His face

I rest on His unchanging grace

In every high and stormy gale

My anchor holds within the veil

Verse 3:

When He shall come with trumpet sound

Oh may I then in Him be found

Dressed in His righteousness alone

Faultless stand before the throne


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 | November 14th 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISSIONS MEETING | 11.14 | 9:15AM

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!

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Attention parents of kids ages 3 and up! The 2021 special Christmas service is Sunday, December 12th at 5pm and we are restarting the kids' and youth choirs! Rehearsals start in the chapel this coming Sunday during the Children's Church hour. If we are done rehearsing before the sermon is over, we will dismiss kids back to their respective classes or back to their parents. Please email stefaniebagby@gmail.com with your child's age if they want to participate this year. You will receive a follow up email later this week with more information.

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 | 10-12PM | CHAPEL
Ladies, join us for a special time of fellowship, food, and focused discussion this Christmas season. RSVP and sign-up to bring a brunch item via the signup genius link in the church weekly email. We are also encouraging all attendees to bring a toy or non-perishable food item/grocery gift card to serve kids and families in need via our Summerhill Outreach (see announcement for full details!). Contact Larrie at larrierfisher@gmail.com with any questions! Sign-up to bring something here!

PONCE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM | 12.12 | 5PM

WELCOME  


INVOCATION


CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“Arise Oh God”

Let the nations of the earth declare  

Your glory and Your honor 

Let the people of the earth  

sing forth Your praise and majesty

Let all living creatures great and small  

with the host of heaven 

To stand as one, to lift one voice and sing 

Arise oh God, arise our King 

Arise and take Your rightful  

place upon Your throne 

Arise oh God, arise our King 

Arise and take Your rightful  

place upon Your throne 

Your majesty 

You're the King of kings and Lord of lords

You're the King of kings and Lord of lords

You're the King of kings and Lord of lords

We love You, We love You 

We love you  

Your majesty

”Open The Eyes Of My Heart”

Verse 

Open The Eyes of My Heart Lord

Open the eyes of my heart 

I want to see You, I want to see You 

Abre mis ojos oh Cristo,  

abre mis ojos Señior 

You quiero verte yo quiero verte 

Chorus 

To see You high and lifted up

Shining in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy holy holy 

Yo quiero verte enaltecido oh Dios

Radiante en toda tu gloria 

Derrama tu amor y poder 

Cantamos Santo, Santo, Santo 

Vamp 

Holy holy holy, holy holy holy

Holy holy holy, I want to see you 

Santo santo santo, santo santo santo

Santo santo santo, yo quiero verte 

I want to see you, I want to see You

Yo quiero verte, Yo quiero verte

”Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom 

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace 

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus  

For my life is wholly bound to His  

Oh how strange and divine, 

I can sing: all is mine  

Yet not I, but through Christ in me 

The night is dark but I am not forsaken 

For by my side, the Saviour He will stay 

I labour on in weakness and rejoicing 

For in my need, His power is displayed 

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me 

Through the deepest valley He will lead 

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome 

Yet not I, but through Christ in me 

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven  

The future sure, the price it has been paid 

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon 

And He was raised to overthrow the grave 

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated 

Jesus now and ever is my plea  

Oh the chains are released, 

I can sing:I am free  

Yet not I, but through Christ in me 

With every breath I long to follow Jesus 

For He has said that He will bring me home 

And day by day I know He will renew me 

Until I stand with joy before the throne 

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus  

All the glory evermore to Him  

When the race is complete, 

still my lips shall repeat  

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus 

All the glory evermore to Him 

When the race is complete,

still my lips shall repeat  

Yet not I, but through Christ in me 

When the race is complete, 

still my lips shall repeat  

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 11:1-13 (ESV)

The Lord's Prayer

11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say:

“Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread,
4 and forgive us our sins,
    for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”

5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

SERMON | Dr. J. Whittle

Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock”


TITHES + OFFERINGS*

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

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Verse 1 

O come, O come, Emmanuel 

And ransom captive Israel 

That mourns in lonely exile here 

Until the Son of God appear 

Chorus: 

Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel 

Shall come to thee, O Israel 

Verse 2 

O come, Thou Day-Spring Come and

cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here 

Disperse the gloomy clouds of night

And death's dark shadows Put to Flight 

Verse 3 

O come, Thou Key of David, come And

open wide our Heavenly home

Make safe the way That Leads on High

And close the path to misery 

Chorus 

Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel 

Shall come to thee, o Israel 

Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel 

Shall come to thee, O Israel


COMMUNION

Promises 

Verse: 

God of Abraham 

You're the God of covenant  

and faithful promises 

Time and time again 

You have proven 

You'll do just what You said 

Pre Chorus: 

Though the storms may come And the winds may blow,  

I'll remain steadfast 

And let my heart learn  

when You speak a word 

It will come to pass 

Chorus: 

Great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me 

From the rising sun to the setting same I will praise Your name 

Great is Your faithfulness to me, oh 

Verse 2 

God from age to age 

Though the earth may pass away Your word remains the same 

Your history can prove 

There's nothing You can't do 

You're faithful and true 

Pre Chorus: 

Chorus: 

Bridge 

I put my faith in Jesus 

My anchor to the ground 

My hope and firm foundation 

He'll never let me down

 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