VOLUME LXXXII SEPTEMBER 7–20, 2014 NO. 18

SECOND- PONCE DE LEONBAPTIST CHURCH NEWSIn the heart

of Buckhead

Welcome to the first issue of the Church News in full color! Limited printed copies of the newsletter will be available – including in Sunday School classes and at the Resource Center outside the Church Office. You can access the Church News at www.spdl.org/news-events/newsletter. We are also launching an e-newsletter soon with Second-Ponce news and ministry announcements. You may sign up at www.facebook.com/secondponce or email ljones@spdl.org.

WEDNESDAYS at Se cond-Ponces t a r t s a t 6 p . m .i n t h e F e l l o w s h i p H a l l

Dr. Rob Nash will continue his series on “World Religions: Five Faiths We Need to Know Better” through September. Topics are: • September 10 – The Chinese Context: Confucianism, Taoism, etc. • September 17 – Judaism • September 24 – Islam

Two new elective tracks will begin soon!

To register or for more information, visit www.spdl.org/spdlu. Registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted when space allows.

ORELECTIVE TRACK 1

Evenings with Faith Leaders/Christianity Around the World6 weeks: beginning October 1

Join us for a series of sessions moderated by Senior Pastor Dr. Dock Hollingsworth with

leaders from some of Atlanta’s various faith communities, as well as presentations from members of Second-Ponce about their own

experiences of Christianity and other faiths in countries and cultures other than their own.

ELECTIVE TRACK 2Images of Israel

Instructor: Dr. Charles Qualls6 weeks: beginning October 1

Designed to lead Christians to a deeper understanding of Israel today – in all its

complexities and challenges –while respecting the place and voice of all who call Israel home. Video

and discussion will show us an ancient, challenged land.

October Sunday School Session to Explore ‘Dark Nights of the Soul’

An Opportunity ... A Vision ... A Group

As we continue our 40 Days of Prayer together, our shared prayer experiences with God are helping us to discern

God’s call in and through Second-Ponce. This calling is a critical part of our shared visioning process, which begins this month. ATL will host three Congregational Conversations to assist in developing a shared vision for Second-Ponce. We come to these Conversations with no proposed vision statements or initiatives; rather, our process is to use the Congregational Conversations to develop the input to the shared vision. These three Congregational Conversations are: • SPdL Past – Sunday, September 28, at 12:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center gym • SPdL Present – Sunday, October 26, at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC gym • SPdL Future – Sunday, November 23, at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC gym Make-up sessions for those not able to attend any of the primary sessions will be the following Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. No preparation on your part is required. We’ll have a box lunch and then a structured process to get your feedback at each of the sessions. And plan to be done by 2 p.m. or so. … The intent of these sessions is to celebrate our past, assess our present, and build a bold future – together. Look for tickets for the SPdL Past Conversation on Sunday, September 14. We want all SPdL members and regular attendees to participate if at all possible. We’ll have childcare available with lunch provided for children. For adults and youth, tickets are needed so that we can ensure sufficient seating in the FLC gym and that lunches are available. Lunch costs $5 per person with no more than $20 per family. The logistics for these Congregational Conversations are important so that you can plan to actively participate. More important, however, will be the outcome. By early next year, we’ll have a draft vision for 2015–2020 for the church to consider. And then we’ll begin work on specific plans and initiatives to implement the vision. Plan now to participate in all three Congregational Conversations!

– The ATL Group

Invite Someone to Experience Second-Ponce FirsthandOne neighbor, one co-worker, a family member or a friend – we all have that person who would be at church if we invited them. Reach

out today! As the new school year starts, it’s the perfect time to invite

someone to Second-Ponce de Leon. Invite a friend to join you for Sunday School, our worship services each Sunday at 11 a.m. or our SPdL U program on Wednesday nights.

everyoneknowsONE

Take part in a unique experience as Associate Pastor Dr. Charles Qualls teaches “The Dark Nights of the Soul” lessons he wrote for the “Uniform” series this fall. Adult Sunday School classes are invited to meet together as Charles leads us through this weighty topic for four Sundays in October at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The “Dark Nights” are a universal part of the Christian experience. In these four sessions, we will explore the biblical writings of Habbakuk, Job and the Psalms. While the topic might not strike us as uplifting, you may find more encouragement in these lessons than you think!

Evening Edition Women’s Bible Study will focus on the book of Revelation starting Tuesday, September 9. We will use Beth Moore’s video lecture series titled “Here and Now ... There and Then” as the basis for our discussions. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as God is about what He does not reveal. Evening Edition meets in the Family Life Center Fireside Room on Tuesday nights. Women of all ages are invited to join us for bring-your-own-snack fellowship at 6 p.m., followed by the study from 6:30–8 p.m. Questions? Please contact Carole Johnson at 404.816.3097.

Evening Edition Women’s Bible Study Centers on Revelation

If you’re taking part in our 40 Days of Prayer emphasis, you may also enhance your prayer life with Second-Ponce’s newly expanded online prayer resources. Find enhanced and easier to use guided prayer suggestions, books and other prayer resources at www.spdl.org/prayer/prayer-resources. Access our password-protected prayer list of member concerns at www.spdl.org/prayer. To obtain log-in information, contact Dr. Charles Qualls (cqualls@spdl.org).

SPdL Website Offers Expanded Prayer Resources

Our Children’s Ministry recently finished up a session of SPdL U for kids and kicked off a new year of Music & Missions. Music & Missions – our Wednesday night pro-gram for children in Pre-K through 5th grade – meets each week at 5:30 p.m. with time for children’s choirs and missions groups to meet. Parents, you can register your kids and fill out related medical and field trip forms at www.spdl.org/ministries/education/education-for-children. Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall (children from 4:45–5:30 p.m., adults 5–6 p.m.). Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children. Questions? Contact Lindsey Richardson (404.591.4357 or lrichardson@spdl.org).

9/7 ~ Youth Pool Party. Students are invited to the home of Andy and Lesley Peters on Sunday, September 7, to celebrate the end of summer. Questions? Contact Minister of Missions and Students Ryan Wilson (404.591.4375 or rwilson@spdl.org).

9/18 ~ LIFESPAN Classes. Senior adults, Second-Ponce will host LIFESPAN’s educational classes for adults 55 and older starting Thursday, September 18. Cost: $59/quarter. Sessions run from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. each Thursday through November 4. Lunch ($9.50) will be provided by reservation and prepayment only. For the first session, reservations must be made by noon on Tuesday, September 16 with LIFESPAN. For more information, call 404.237.7307 or visit www.lifespanseniorresources.com.

10/1 ~ Church Nomination Forms Due. The Church Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for church officers and deacons. Qualifications for these important roles (and a listing of current deacons serving) are included on the nomination forms, which are available at the specially designated box in the North Bridge Welcome Center. Please return the completed forms by Wednesday, October 1, to the box in the Welcome Center or to the Church Office, attention: Muriel Vega.

Stay Alert for Carpool. Our Early Childhood School carpool has started. Parents arrive from 8:40–9:20 a.m.; they return for pick-ups from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The East Wesley Entrance will be “exit only” during these hours, so please enter and exit either from Peachtree Road or Bolling Road. Do not try to exit through the carpool line to East Wesley.

brieflyChildren’s Ministry Celebrates New School Year

Wednesday, October 295:30–7 p.m.

Mark your calendars to get in on the Trunk or Treat fun hosted by our Children’s Ministry from 5:30–7 p.m. in the church parking lot. More details to come soon about how you can help serve our community!

Dr. Hollingsworth to Preach on Day1. Our Senior Pastor Dr. Dock Hollingsworth will be preaching on Day1.org on Sunday, October 5. Tune in on your radio at 7:05 a.m. on NEWS 95.5 or AM 750 WSB or online at Day1.org.

Day1 Prayer Breakfast. Day1 invites the Second-Ponce de Leon church family to attend a prayer breakfast on Thursday, September 25, from 7:30–8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The prayer breakfast will feature Coach Dan Reeves who will speak on “How Christ Can Be a Difference Maker.” Day1, a national ecumenical radio ministry, is housed on the Second-Ponce campus. Reserve and purchase your ticket (cost: $20 per person) at www.eventbrite.com/e/day1-prayer-breakfast-september-25-2014-tickets-11766067625 or by contacting Pat Reagan (404.418.6772 or preagan@Day1.org) and paying at the door. For more information, visit Day1.org.

Get the Latest SPdL Sermons Online. If you want to hear the latest sermons from Senior Pastor Dr. Dock Hollingsworth or any of our guest speakers, visit www.spdl.org/sermons. You may also access our weekly podcast online. If you do not have Internet access, sermons are also available on DVD and CD. Call Randy Scoggins at 404.591.4372 to order any sermon.

Like Second-Ponce de Leon on Facebook. Keep up with the latest Second-Ponce news and updates by liking us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/secondponce.

Wednesday, September 10Pulled pork, baked beans, corn on the

cobb, salad, buns & key lime tartsChildren’s Menu:

Hamburger, french fries, fruit & dessert

Wednesday, September 17Fried chicken, potato salad, mixed

vegetables, salad, rolls & banana pudding Children’s Menu: Grilled cheese

sandwich, chicken soup, fruit & dessert

MENUS

CONTACT US

in the know

AIB NetworkOur new schedule is twice a week:

Monday, 8–9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–noon

Questions? Call AIB at 404.892.0454.

TV SERVICE TIMES

CHURCH CALENDARSunday, September 7 9:00 a.m. Greeter Orientation 9:45 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Worship 12:20 p.m. Master Ringers

Tuesday, September 9 9:30 a.m. Preschool Moms Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Evening Edition Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, September 10 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m. Music & Missions 6:00 p.m. SPdL U 6:00 p.m. Project 4:12 6:15 p.m. Divorce Recovery 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal

Sunday, September 14 9:00 a.m. Greeter Orientation 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:20 p.m. Master Ringers

Monday, September 15 6:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting

Tuesday, September 16 6:30 p.m. Evening Edition Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, September 17 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6:00 p.m. SPdL U 5:30 p.m. Music & Missions 6:00 p.m. Project 4:12 6:15 p.m. Divorce Recovery 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday, September 18 10:00 a.m. LIFESPAN classes

Giving – pledged or not – is welcome and encouraged any time.

Weekly Goal $27,564Weekly Receipts $21,299

Contributions Report Giving as of August 24, 2014

Year-To-Date Goal $1,151,806Year-To-Date Receipts $1,125,321

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Lisa M. Jones, Editor

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Lisa Jobe in the death of her mother, Virginia Jo Hurdle Wall,

on August 28, 2014.

SYMPATHYPlease join us in congratulating the

following SPdL employees: Todd Washington, Family Life Center General Manager, celebrated 10 years

of service on August 9. Helen Dykes, Early Childhood School

Program Administrator, celebrated 10 years of service on August 18.

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES

A M O N G O U R M E M B E R S