Ponce Worship Bulletin | January 8th 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 WEEKS OF PRAYER | 1.15 Details to come!

LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE | 1.21 Calling all Ponce Leaders (Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders, Staff, Officers, etc), mark your calendars for the upcoming dates related to your ongoing leadership development. January 21st will be: “Signs of Life: Finding Common Ground In Alien Territory.”

CITY FORUM | 1.22 | 6 PM Calling all youth! We are joining with our sister church City Church-Eastside for their City Forum. Join us on the 22nd for their "Biblical Sexuality" Forum! Pizza provided as well. Email Tolivar for more details.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS | 2.4 Contact Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if interested!

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DAILY PRAYER PROJECT Ponce is excited to begin a new communal subscription with the Daily Prayer Project! Feel free to download the new Christmas/Epiphany Guide located in the weekly email or grab a copy on the back table.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Details to come.

COLLEGE STUDENTS! SUMMER @ PONCE! Figuring out summer plans? If you will be in Atlanta working, taking class, or doing anything else let us know! We will have opportunities to connect with other students, be discipled and serve the city. Email Pastor Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if you want more information.

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

CALL TO WORSHIP

INVOCATION

Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

“Echo (In Jesus’ Name”

“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

Confession of Faith

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from

Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man

Creo en un solo Señor, Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, nacido del Padre antes de todos los siglos: Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engendrado, no creado, de la misma naturaleza del Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; que por nosotros lo hombres, y por nuestra salvación bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María, la Virgen, y se hizo hombre.

“Promises”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERMON TEXT | 2 corinthians 10:1-6 ESV

Paul Defends His Ministry

10 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— 2 I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 6 being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.

SERMON

Title: “Speaking with the Mind of the King"

Speaker: Rev. Tolivar Wills

“Isaiah Song”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“Graves Into Gardens”

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 1st 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE | 1.21 Calling all Ponce Leaders (Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders, Staff, Officers, etc), mark your calendars for the upcoming dates related to your ongoing leadership development. January 21st will be: “Signs of Life: Finding Common Ground In Alien Territory.”

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DAILY PRAYER PROJECT Ponce is excited to begin a new communal subscription with the Daily Prayer Project! Feel free to download the new Christmas/Epiphany Guide located in the weekly email or grab a copy on the back table.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Details to come.

COLLEGE STUDENTS! SUMMER @ PONCE! Figuring out summer plans? If you will be in Atlanta working, taking class, or doing anything else let us know! We will have opportunities to connect with other students, be discipled and serve the city. Email Pastor Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if you want more information.

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“Days of Elijah”

“Good Good Father”

“I Speak Jesus”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

Confession of Sin

God, confessing my sins to You gives me the opportunity to be forgiven by You. I confess my sins to You now. But I also want to confess that I don’t always take the separation sin produces seriously. Because You have provided the way for me to be forgiven, I sometimes get into the habit of expecting Your forgiveness and taking it for granted. I confess this to You today, and I ask that You make my heart sensitive to the reality of what Your gift of eternal life really means. Give me a greater glimpse into the very heart of Jesus Christ and the sacrifice He made so I could be forgiven and brought near to You.

Assurance of Pardon

Titus 3:4–7 (ESV): But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

SERMON TEXT | Romans 12:1-2 ESV

A Living Sacrifice

12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

SERMON

Title: “Aligned to the Heart of A Good King, Part 1: A Response To Mercy"

“Agnus Dei / King of Kings”

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Confession: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The Agnus Dei

 Assurance: Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“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 | December 25th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE | 1.21 Calling all Ponce Leaders (Community Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders, Staff, Officers, etc), mark your calendars for the upcoming dates related to your ongoing leadership development. January 21st will be: “Signs of Life: Finding Common Ground In Alien Territory.”

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DAILY PRAYER PROJECT Ponce is excited to begin a new communal subscription with the Daily Prayer Project! Feel free to download the new Christmas/Epiphany Guide located in the weekly email or grab a copy on the back table.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Details to come.

COLLEGE STUDENTS! SUMMER @ PONCE! Figuring out summer plans? If you will be in Atlanta working, taking class, or doing anything else let us know! We will have opportunities to connect with other students, be discipled and serve the city. Email Pastor Hace (hace@poncechurch.org) if you want more information.

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

“Jesus, The Light of the World”

“Light of the World, We The Kingdom”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 2:8-20 ESV

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

SERMON | PASTORAL INTERN: FRASER PERRETT

Title: “Good News to the Shepherds and To Me and You"

“Goodness of God”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Confession: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The Agnus Dei

 Assurance: Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“Joy To The World”

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 18th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT THEME: MET BY GOD IN THE SILENCE

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE | 12.25 | 10:15 AM
Feel free to bring a breakfast goodie to share before the service! This will be a condensed familial service and there will be nursery (no children’s church). Let you kids come in their pjs!

CHRISTMAS GIVING Let's celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary or by selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give. Any questions re: staff gifts? Reach out to the deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org.

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CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE

-The Snow Family

"Lord Jesus Christ, help us not to fall in love with the night that covers us but through the darkness to watch for you as well also work for you; to dream and hunger in the dark for the light of you. Give us back the great hope again that the future is yours, that not even the world can hide you from us forever, that at the end the One who came will come back in power to work joy in us stronger even than death. Amen."

“Better Than Life”

“O Come All Ye Faithful”

“Ancient of Daysl”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 1:26-38 ESV

Birth of Jesus Foretold

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

34 And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”

35 And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. 36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

SERMON | Guest Speaker: Mike Rasmussen

Title: “Our King’s Arrival"

“Goodness of God”

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Jesus Christ was descended from the family of David and born of Mary. He was a man. He truly was born both of God and of the Virgin. He truly took a body; for the Word became flesh and dwelt among us without sin. He was God. He ate and drank truly, truly suffered persecution under Pontius Pilate, was truly (and not in appearance) crucified and died. He suffered for us. He was also truly raised from the dead, his Father having raised him up after three days. He rose for us. After having spent forty days with the apostles, he was received up to the Father, and sits at his right hand, waiting till his enemies are put under his feet. He will come again. Amen.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“Undivided Heart”

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 11th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT THEME: MET BY GOD IN THE SILENCE

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | TODAY | 5 PM Dessert reception afterwards. Bring a treat a treat to share!

WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH | 12.17 | 11-1 PM Ponce ladies! Join us in the chapel for our annual Women’s Christmas Brunch. This will be a sweet time of food, fellowship, and centering our hearts during the Advent/Christmas season. Sign-up to attend/bring food: https://tinyurl.com/4abc63bx

CHRISTMAS GIVING Let's celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary or by selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give. Any questions re: staff gifts? Reach out to the deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE

-The Guzman Family

The Lord is glorious and exalted.

Lord, shine in our hearts and lives.

God’s people are often in distress and sorrow.

Lord, show your might and deliver us from evil.

We sometimes do not feel the Lord’s presence.

O Lord, let your face again shine on us.

The Lord was the shepherd of his people Israel.

Lord, lead us in our way and guide us in our walk.

In this Advent season we stand and wait—

Immanuel, invade our lives. Amen.

“Great Jehovah”

“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”

“You’ve Been So Faithful”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Luke 1:5-25 ESV

Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, 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.”

18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” 19 And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. 23 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home.

24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”

SERMON | Rev. H. Cargo

Title: “Met By God in the SIlence: God's Silence and Ours"

“I Wonder”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Jesus Christ was descended from the family of David and born of Mary. He was a man.

He truly was born both of God and of the Virgin. He truly took a body; for the Word became flesh and dwelt among us without sin. He was God.

He ate and drank truly, truly suffered persecution under Pontius Pilate, was truly (and not in appearance) crucified and died. He suffered for us.

He was also truly raised from the dead, his Father having raised him up after three days. He rose for us.

After having spent forty days with the apostles, he was received up to the Father, and sits at his right hand, waiting till his enemies are put under his feet. He will come again. Amen.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“You Are My King (Amazing Love)”

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 4th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT THEME: MET BY GOD IN THE SILENCE

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | 12.11 | 5 PM Dessert reception afterwards. Bring a treat a treat to share!

WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH | 12.17 | 11-1 PM Ponce ladies! Join us in the chapel for our annual Women’s Christmas Brunch. This will be a sweet time of food, fellowship, and centering our hearts during the Advent/Christmas season. Sign-up to attend/bring food: https://tinyurl.com/4abc63bx

CHRISTMAS GIVING Let's celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary or by selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give. Any questions re: staff gifts? Reach out to the deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE

Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, help us not to fall in love with the night that covers us but through the darkness to watch for you as well as work for you; to dream and hunger in the dark for the light of you. Give us back the great hope that the future is yours, that not even the world can hide you from us forever, that at the end the One who came will come back in power stronger than death. Amen

“Emmanuel”

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart Lord” (Kids’ Choir)

“Hosanna In the Deep“ (Kids’ Choir)

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

CONGREGANT INTERVIEW

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Psalms 38 ESV

Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord

A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.

38 O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,
    nor discipline me in your wrath!
2 For your arrows have sunk into me,
    and your hand has come down on me.

3 There is no soundness in my flesh
    because of your indignation;
there is no health in my bones
    because of my sin.
4 For my iniquities have gone over my head;
    like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.

5 My wounds stink and fester
    because of my foolishness,
6 I am utterly bowed down and prostrate;
    all the day I go about mourning.
7 For my sides are filled with burning,
    and there is no soundness in my flesh.
8 I am feeble and crushed;
    I groan because of the tumult of my heart.

9 O Lord, all my longing is before you;
    my sighing is not hidden from you.
10 My heart throbs; my strength fails me,
    and the light of my eyes—it also has gone from me.
11 My friends and companions stand aloof from my plague,
    and my nearest kin stand far off.

12 Those who seek my life lay their snares;
    those who seek my hurt speak of ruin
    and meditate treachery all day long.

13 But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear,
    like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
14 I have become like a man who does not hear,
    and in whose mouth are no rebukes.

15 But for you, O Lord, do I wait;
    it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.
16 For I said, “Only let them not rejoice over me,
    who boast against me when my foot slips!”

17 For I am ready to fall,
    and my pain is ever before me.
18 I confess my iniquity;
    I am sorry for my sin.
19 But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty,
    and many are those who hate me wrongfully.
20 Those who render me evil for good
    accuse me because I follow after good.

21 Do not forsake me, O Lord!
    O my God, be not far from me!
22 Make haste to help me,
    O Lord, my salvation!

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Met By God in the Silence, Part 1: Silenced So We Might Hear"

“You Hold It All Together”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Confession: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Assurance: Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (1 Cir 5:7-8)

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“And We Are Glad”

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 27th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COFFEE AND WELCOME TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
Enjoy making coffee or greeting people? Join our Welcome and Hospitality Team to help out on Sunday mornings! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

WALKING ANEW'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH  Let's help Walking Anew serve our neighbors as they gear up for our 6th Annual Christmas at Ponce. The donation list is here. The deadline for donations is November 30, 2022. 

CHRISTMAS GIVING Let's celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary or by selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give. Any questions re: staff gifts? Reach out to the deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org.

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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MUSIC REHEARSALS
Dec 11th (5pm)
Rehearsals will take place during Sunday School and during Children’s Church each week following. Please contact Stefanie with your questions.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | 12.11 | 5 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE

The Brittingham Family

Prayer: 

Come, true light.

Come, life eternal.

Come, hidden mystery.

Come, light that knows no evening.

Come, for your name fills our hearts with 

longing and is ever on our lips;

yet who you are and what your

nature is, we cannot say or know.

Come, Alone to the alone.

Come, for you are yourself

the desire that is within me.

Come, my breath and life.

Come, the consolation of my humble soul. 

Come, my joy, my glory, my endless delight

“This is Amazing Grace”

“Holy Spirit”

“Goodness of God“

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 4:2-18 ESV

An Encouragement for Prayer

2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. 4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Paul’s Final Instructions and Greetings

7 Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 9 I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will tell you everything that’s happening here.

10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. 11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!

12 Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God. 13 I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

14 Luke, the beloved doctor, sends his greetings, and so does Demas. 15 Please give my greetings to our brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

16 After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.

17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”

18 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL.

SERMON | Rev. T. Wills

Title: “Dressed…For Success (or, To Be On Mission w/ Jesus)"

“You Hold It All Together”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Together: Father in Heaven, though we are your chosen ones, holy and beloved, we often fail to put on the compassion, kindness, humility, patience and forgiveness that enable us to be the body you created and redeemed us to be. We pray especially for your forgiveness in the ways we fail to love those closest to us:

Leader: For the ways in which we fail to love and serve our spouses,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways in which we fail to honor our parents and provoke our children to discouragement,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways we work as people pleasers and not for your glory,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways in which we treat those in our service unjustly and unfairly,

Together: Father, forgive us

[Silent confession]

Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:21–22
[21] And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, [22] he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“God So Loved”

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 20th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COFFEE AND WELCOME TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
Enjoy making coffee or greeting people? Join our Welcome and Hospitality Team to help out on Sunday mornings! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

WALKING ANEW'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH  Let's help Walking Anew serve our neighbors as they gear up for our 6th Annual Christmas at Ponce. The donation list is here. The deadline for donations is November 30, 2022. 

CHRISTMAS GIVING Let's celebrate our hard-working staff this Christmas! You can contribute to the staff gift fund by dropping a labeled check or cash in the offering box in the sanctuary or by selecting "Christmas staff gifts" on the Clover giving page at poncechurch.org/give. Any questions re: staff gifts? Reach out to the deacons at deacons@poncechurch.org.

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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MUSIC REHEARSALS
Dec 11th (5pm)
Rehearsals will take place during Sunday School and during Children’s Church each week following. Please contact Stefanie with your questions.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | 12.11 | 5 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

CALL TO WORSHIP

INVOCATION

“Better Is One Day”

“In Christ Alone”

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

“The Wedding Banquet”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 3:12-4:1 ESV

12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Rules for Christian Households

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.

4 Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

SERMON | Rev. Hace Cargo

Title: “ The Head of the Body (and the Household)"

“Better Word”

CONFESSION

Together: Father in Heaven, though we are your chosen ones, holy and beloved, we often fail to put on the compassion, kindness, humility, patience and forgiveness that enable us to be the body you created and redeemed us to be. We pray especially for your forgiveness in the ways we fail to love those closest to us:

Leader: For the ways in which we fail to love and serve our spouses,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways in which we fail to honor our parents and provoke our children to discouragement,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways we work as people pleasers and not for your glory,

Together: Father, forgive us

Leader: For the ways in which we treat those in our service unjustly and unfairly,

Together: Father, forgive us

[Silent confession]

Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:21–22
[21] And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, [22] he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him.

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“O Come Let Us Adore Him”

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 13th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COFFEE AND WELCOME TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
Enjoy making coffee or greeting people? Join our Welcome and Hospitality Team to help out on Sunday mornings! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

WALKING ANEW'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH  Let's help Walking Anew serve our neighbors as they gear up for our 6th Annual Christmas at Ponce. The donation list is here. The deadline for donations is November 30, 2022. 

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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MUSIC REHEARSALS
Nov 20th (during service) + Dec 11th (5pm)
Rehearsals will take place Oct. 30 during Sunday School and during Children’s Church each week following. Please contact Stefanie with your questions.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | 12.11 | 5 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Nehemiah 9:5-6

Leader: “ Stand up and bless the lord your God from everlasting to everlasting …Blessed be Your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

Lider: Levantaos, bendecid a Jehová vuestro Dios desde la eternidad hasta la eternidad …y bendigase el nombre tuyo, glorioso y alto sobre toda bendicion y alabanza

All: “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their …host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; … and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.

Todo: Tú solo eres Jehová; tú hiciste los cielos, y los cielos de los cielos, con todo su ejército, la tierra y todo … lo que está en ella, los mares y todo lo que hay en ellos; y tú … vivificas todas estas cosas, y los ejércitos de los cielos te adoran.

“Echo (In Jesus’ Name)”

“Confession of Sin”

“I Speak Jesus”

BAPTISM

Sarah Ann Snow

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 3:12-17 ESV

12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

SERMON | Rev. Tolivar Wills

Title: “ Part 3: Check Out Your New Wardrobe Catalogue"

“O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

COMMUNION

“Our Psalm 23”

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 6th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COFFEE AND WELCOME TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
Enjoy making coffee or greeting people? Join our Welcome and Hospitality Team to help out on Sunday mornings! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

FAITH & SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM | TONIGHT | INTOWN COMMUNITY | 6:30 PM Register here!

WALKING ANEW'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH  Let's help Walking Anew serve our neighbors as they gear up for our 6th Annual Christmas at Ponce. The donation list is here. The deadline for donations is November 30, 2022. 

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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MUSIC REHEARSALS
Nov 20th (during service) + Dec 11th (5pm)
Rehearsals will take place Oct. 30 during Sunday School and during Children’s Church each week following. Please contact Stefanie with your questions.

ATLANTA HAWKS GAME | 11.19 | 6 PM The Ponce Men’s Ministry is attending a Hawks game on Saturday, November 19, 2022. We have secured 16 tickets and are offering them on a first come first serve basis.  Tickets are $32 each. Please let Kevin Carroll know how many tickets you’ll need—this might be a great way to introduce a friend to Ponce.  You can reach Kevin via email (kcarroll705@gmail.com) or text (470-401-8602).

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SERVICE | 12.11 | 5 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE | 12.24 | 5 PM

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“How Great Is Our God”

“Te Alabaré Mi Buen Jesús”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Adapted from an ancient Persian Prayer (Daily Prayer Project):

All that we ought to have thought, and have not thought,

All that we ought to have said, and have not said,

All that we ought to have done, and have not done;

All that we ought not to have thought, and yet have thought,

All that we ought not to have spoken, and yet have spoken,

All that we ought not to have done, and yet have done;

For thoughts, words, and works, we pray, O God, for forgiveness.

A: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Ps 103:11-12)

“I Speak Jesus”

ELDER INSTALLATION

Hectór Gúzmán

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 3:5-11 ESV

5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.

SERMON | Rev. Tolivar Wills

Title: “ Part 2: Leaving Your Old Clothes Outside The Wardrobe"

“Isaiah Song”

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“We Sing As One”

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 | October 30th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM MEMBER NEEDED
Enjoy social media and constructing creative content? Help the Ponce Communications Team! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

WALKING ANEW'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH  Let's help Walking Anew serve our neighbors as they gear up for our 6th Annual Christmas at Ponce. The donation list is here. The deadline for donations is November 30, 2022. 

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FAITH & SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM | 11.6 | INTOWN COMMUNITY | 6:30 PM Register here!

ATLANTA HAWKS GAME | 11.19 | 6 PM The Ponce Men’s Ministry is attending a Hawks game on Saturday, November 19, 2022. We have secured 16 tickets and are offering them on a first come first serve basis.  Tickets are $32 each. Please let Kevin Carroll know how many tickets you’ll need—this might be a great way to introduce a friend to Ponce.  You can reach Kevin via email (kcarroll705@gmail.com) or text (470-401-8602).

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“You Are Good”

“You Deserve It”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Adapted from an ancient Persian Prayer (Daily Prayer Project):

All that we ought to have thought, and have not thought,

All that we ought to have said, and have not said,

All that we ought to have done, and have not done;

All that we ought not to have thought, and yet have thought,

All that we ought not to have spoken, and yet have spoken,

All that we ought not to have done, and yet have done;

For thoughts, words, and works, we pray, O God, for forgiveness.

A: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Ps 103:11-12)

“Agnus Dei / King of Kings”

“Agnus Dei“

“King Of Kings”

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 3:1-4 ESV

Put On the New Self

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

SERMON | Rev. Tolivar Wills

Title: "Entering The Wardrobe"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Ancient of Days”

COMMUNION

“As The Deer Pants For The Water“

BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 23rd 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM MEMBER NEEDED
Enjoy social media and constructing creative content? Help the Ponce Communications Team! Reach out to Ashley if interested.

UNITED CITY PRAYER | INTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH | 10.23 | 7 PM

HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON | 10.30
Check the route before leaving for church next week!

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MEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 10.29 | 9-11 AM
Men's Ministry Volunteer Morning for Friends of Refugees in Clarkston on Oct 29th from 9-11am. Children are welcome. We will be working with dirt, so dress accordingly! Please RSVP with Clay Jeffreys (claygj@gmail.com).

FAITH & SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM | 11.6 | INTOWN COMMUNITY | 6:30 PM Register here!

ATLANTA HAWKS GAME | 11.19 | 6 PM The Ponce Men’s Ministry is attending a Hawks game on Saturday, November 19, 2022. We have secured 16 tickets and are offering them on a first come first serve basis.  Tickets are $32 each. Please let Kevin Carroll know how many tickets you’ll need—this might be a great way to introduce a friend to Ponce.  You can reach Kevin via email (kcarroll705@gmail.com) or text (470-401-8602).

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“This is Amazing Grace”

“Hosanna (En las Alturas) Be Lifted Higher”

CONFESSION OF SIN

Adapted from an ancient Persian Prayer (Daily Prayer Project):

All that we ought to have thought, and have not thought,

All that we ought to have said, and have not said,

All that we ought to have done, and have not done;

All that we ought not to have thought, and yet have thought,

All that we ought not to have spoken, and yet have spoken,

All that we ought not to have done, and yet have done;

For thoughts, words, and works, we pray, O God, for forgiveness.

A: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Ps 103:11-12)

“Graves Into Gardens”

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Of Perseverance of the Saints

1.They, whom God hath accepted in his Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by his Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved.

2. This perseverance of the saints depends not upon their own free will, but upon the immutability of the decree of election, flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father;

upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ, the abiding of the Spirit, and of the seed of God within them, and the nature of the covenant of grace: from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof.

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 2:16-23 ESV

Let No One Disqualify You

16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.

20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.

SERMON | Rev. Hace Cargo

Title: "Nourished and Knit Together"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“I Surrender All”

“Beauty of Your Grace“

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 | October 16th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | 5 WEEKS
Title, Anxiety: Helping One Another Walk into Christ’s Peace.

CHURCH-WIDE LUNCHEON | TODAY

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CITYWIDE PRAYER | INTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH | 10.23 | 7 PM

MEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 10.29 | 9-11 AM
Men's Ministry Volunteer Morning for Friends of Refugees in Clarkston on Oct 29th from 9-11am. Children are welcome. We will be working with dirt, so dress accordingly! Please RSVP with Clay Jeffreys (claygj@gmail.com).

ATLANTA HAWKS GAME | 11.19 | 6 PM The Ponce Men’s Ministry is attending a Hawks game on Saturday, November 19, 2022. We have secured 16 tickets and are offering them on a first come first serve basis.  Tickets are $32 each. Please let Kevin Carroll know how many tickets you’ll need—this might be a great way to introduce a friend to Ponce.  You can reach Kevin via email (kcarroll705@gmail.com) or text (470-401-8602).

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“Days Of Elijah”

“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

CONFESSION OF SIN

“Holy god, Lord most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Holy you have called us to come to you. We feel unworthy, for we have failed you again and again. We feel like running away, yet you keep calling us. Have mercy on us, O God. Have mercy! Holy God, Father most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled. Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love. Our sins trouble us, O God. We are troubled by how they have hurt others. We are troubled by how they have hurt us. Your ways are right! O righteous God! And whenever we have refused to follow them we have found out how right they are. Have mercy on us, O God. Holy God, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us for the sake of your Son, who died to free us from our sins. To you be honor and glory! Amen.”

“Promises”

NEW MEMBERS

Healy and Mac Macoy

Laura Hamm

Garrison Taylor

BAPTISM

Ruby Mae Schell

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 2:6-15 ESV

Alive in Christ

6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

SERMON | Rev. Drew Archer

Title: "Rooted In Our King"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Psalm 23”

COMMUNION

“Trading My Sorrows“

BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 9th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | 5 WEEKS
Title, Anxiety: Helping One Another Walk into Christ’s Peace.

CHURCH-WIDE LUNCHEON | 10.16
Sign-up to bring something here!

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

  • Midtown/Decatur Evening Group

  • Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

  • Marietta Evening Group

  • Westside Evening Group

Contact Larrie for details!

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CITYWIDE PRAYER | INTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH | 10.23 | 7 PM

MEN’S SERVICE PROJECT | 10.29 | 9-11 AM
Men's Ministry Volunteer Morning for Friends of Refugees in Clarkston on Oct 29th from 9-11am. Children are welcome. We will be working with dirt, so dress accordingly! Please RSVP with Clay Jeffreys (claygj@gmail.com).

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“More Than Conquerors”

“Moving Forward”

CONFESSION OF SIN

“Holy God, Father most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled. Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love. Our sins trouble us, O God. We are troubled by how they have hurt others. We are troubled by how they have hurt us. Your ways are right! O righteous God! and whenever we have refused to follow them we have found out how right they are. Have mercy on us, O God. Have mercy! Holy God, God, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Have mercy on us for the sake of your Son, Who died to free us from our sins. To you be honor and glory! Amen.“

“Tu Amor”

BAPTISM

Henry Holden Smith

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 1:15-2:3 ESV

The Preeminence of Christ

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.

SERMON | Rev. Tolivar Wills

Title: "It Won't Go The Way You Think"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Intentional”

COMMUNION

“Echo (In Jesus Name)“

BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | October 2nd 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | 5 WEEKS
Title, Anxiety: Helping One Another Walk into Christ’s Peace.

CHURCH-WIDE LUNCHEON | 10.16
Sign-up to bring something here!

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

  • Midtown/Decatur Evening Group

  • Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

  • Marietta Evening Group

  • Westside Evening Group

Contact Larrie for details!

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CITYWIDE PRAYER | INTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH | 10.23 | 7 PM

SEASON OF KINGDOM PRAYER | HAPPENING NOW
We are in the midst of creating a 7-week season of prayer via cells (prayer groups). Complete the form here so we can find a prayer cell for you!

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

“More Than Conquerors”

“Moving Forward”

CONFESSION OF SIN

“Holy God, Father most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled. Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love. Our sins trouble us, O God. We are troubled by how they have hurt others. We are troubled by how they have hurt us. Your ways are right! O righteous God! and whenever we have refused to follow them we have found out how right they are. Have mercy on us, O God. Have mercy! Holy God, God, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Have mercy on us for the sake of your Son, Who died to free us from our sins. To you be honor and glory! Amen.“

“Tu Amor”

BAPTISM

Henry Holden Smith

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

PASTORAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 1:15-2:3 ESV

The Preeminence of Christ

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.

SERMON | Rev. Tolivar Wills

Title: "It Won't Go The Way You Think"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

“Intentional”

COMMUNION

“Echo (In Jesus Name)“

BENEDICTION

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Sunday:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

*cc (child friendly)

 

CHURCH STAFF

ELDERS

  • Matthew Brittingham

  • Jay Duff

  • Aaron Eide

  • Phil Ellen

  • Pat Pickren

DEACONS

  • Katelyn DiGioia

  • Jonathan DiGioia

  • Jon Gilliam

  • Charlton Hughes

  • Chris Sobata

Ponce Worship Bulletin | September 25th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLLEGE LUNCHEON | TODAY | POST-CHURCH
Welcome back lunch for our new and returning college students! There will be gift card giveaways!

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES | 5 WEEKS
Title, Anxiety: Helping One Another Walk into Christ’s Peace.

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

  • Midtown/Decatur Evening Group

  • Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

  • Marietta Evening Group

  • Westside Evening Group

Contact Larrie for details!

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SEASON OF KINGDOM PRAYER | HAPPENING NOW
We are in the midst of creating a 7-week season of prayer via cells (prayer groups). Complete the form here so we can find a prayer cell for you!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ RETREAT | POST-PONED

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 1:9-14 ESV

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

SERMON | Rev Tolivar Wills

Title: “Intentional Gospel Attachment"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH

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 | September 18th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER TRAINING | 9.25 | 9:30 AM Want to serve? Sign-up here to help our Children's Ministry!

COLLEGE LUNCHEON | 9.25 | POST-CHURCH
Welcome back lunch for our new and returning college students! There will be gift card giveaways!

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

  • Midtown/Decatur Evening Group

  • Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

  • Marietta Evening Group

  • Westside Evening Group

Contact Larrie for details!

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SEASON OF KINGDOM PRAYER | 9.18 | 7 WEEKS
Starting September 18th we will be starting a 7-week season of prayer via cells (prayer groups). Complete the form here so we can find a prayer cell for you!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ RETREAT | 9.30-10.2
Join us Sept 30-Oct 1 for our first ever Young Professionals retreat! Get to know other Ponce young professionals, spend some time relaxing outside of Atlanta, and be encouraged spiritually! The cost will be only $20. For more information, and to register, click here: https://clr.cm/C6p5

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Colossians 1:1-8 ESV

Greeting

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

Thanksgiving and Prayer

3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth, 7 just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf 8 and has made known to us your love in the Spirit.

SERMON | Rev Tolivar Wills

Title: “A Gospel of Attunement?"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH

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 | September 11th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

Luke Studies by Location:

Midtown/Decatur Evening Group:

Started

When: Every other week on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM 

Where: Hosted at Duff’s/Crawford’s Home and Zoom (hybrid model)

Leaders: Rebecca Duff + Kendra Jeffreys

**Contact Claire at (615) 429-5500 if you are interested in attending! 

 

Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

Started

When: Weekly on Wednesday Mornings from 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Where: At the church / in chapel

Leaders: Lauren Ellen / Susan Swanson / Larrie Fisher

**Contact Larrie at (706) 414-6818 if you’re interested in attending! 

(Childcare will be provided. Cost is $50 per semester.)

 

Marietta Evening Group:

Starts 10/4

When: Weekly on Tuesday Nights at 7:30 PM

Where: Laura Smith’s Home

Leaders: Laura Smith + Lily Liu

**Contact Laura at (321) 271-4767 if you are interested in attending! 

 

Westside Evening Group:

Details coming soon!

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MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 9.17

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.18 | POST-SERVICE

SEASON OF KINGDOM PRAYER | 9.18 | 7 WEEKS
Starting September 18th we will be starting a 7-week season of prayer via cells (prayer groups). Complete the form here so we can find a prayer cell for you!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ RETREAT | 9.30-10.2
Join us Sept 30-Oct 1 for our first ever Young Professionals retreat! Get to know other Ponce young professionals, spend some time relaxing outside of Atlanta, and be encouraged spiritually! The cost will be only $20. For more information, and to register, click here: https://clr.cm/C6p5

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | John 20:11-23 ESV

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”

SERMON | Rev. Preston Graham

Title: “Lost Cause Memorial or Sacramental Presence?"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH

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 | September 4th 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUTUMN LUKE STUDIES

Luke Studies by Location:

Midtown/Decatur Evening Group:

Started

When: Every other week on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM 

Where: Hosted at Duff’s/Crawford’s Home and Zoom (hybrid model)

Leaders: Rebecca Duff + Kendra Jeffreys

**Contact Claire at (615) 429-5500 if you are interested in attending! 

 

Midtown/Ponce Morning Groups

Starts 9/7

When: Weekly on Wednesday Mornings from 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Where: At the church / in chapel

Leaders: Lauren Ellen / Susan Swanson / Larrie Fisher

**Contact Larrie at (706) 414-6818 if you’re interested in attending! 

(Childcare will be provided. Cost is $50 per semester.)

 

Marietta Evening Group:

Starts 10/4

When: Weekly on Tuesday Nights at 7:30 PM

Where: Laura Smith’s Home

Leaders: Laura Smith + Lily Liu

**Contact Laura at (321) 271-4767 if you are interested in attending! 

 

Westside Evening Group:

Details coming soon!

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MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION | 9.17

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | 9.18 | POST-SERVICE

SEASON OF KINGDOM PRAER | 9.18 | 7 WEEKS
Starting September 18th we will be starting a 7-week season of prayer via cells (prayer groups). Complete the form here so we can find a prayer cell for you!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ RETREAT | 9.30-10.2
Save the date!

CONNECT VIA TEXT Ponce is now sending a once-a-week text with the latest announcement. Text: “connect” to (678) 252-5571 to get on the list! Never miss another event!

WEEKLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY | 8 AM | THUR + FRI
We are looking for bible study leaders for our new weekly Neighborhood Bible Study. Reach out to Hace if you are interested.

WELCOME  

INVOCATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Children's Church Dismissal + Blessing*

*(Children 3 years old - Kindergarten)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

SERMON TEXT | Genesis 1:1-4 ESV

The Creation of the World

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.

SERMON | Rev. Hace Cargo

Title: “The Original Great Commission"

TITHES + OFFERINGS*

Click to give here.

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH

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