Community is at Our Core

At Second-Ponce, it doesn’t take long to build friendships, ones that become some of the most important relationships in our lives. Making those connections is easy because we value Community and prioritize caring for each other with Christ-like love. Won’t you join us?

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OUR COMMUNITY MOTTO

We grow in community, connecting and caring for each other, and inviting others to join us.

Everyone’s Invited

So what is Second-Ponce doing to encourage a vibrant community of faith? Click the + sign in each category for some of the ways we focus on building relationships and creating new ones.

  • Our Community Wellness Center (CWC) is our open door to our neighbors.  The CWC has more than 3000 members and most of them are not Second-Ponce members.  In addition to a gym and pool, the CWC offers fitness classes and partners with groups to provide other activities focusing on wellness.  The CWC provides a safe and caring environment where the members can build relationships and support each other.

    • We are always happy when our community neighbors can participate with us.  We work very hard to make special times for them with our Community Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School and a Fall Festival.

    • Throughout the year we have opportunities for our church family to spend time together over a meal or with lemonade and cookies.  These are valuable opportunities for us to get to know each other better.

    • We have lemonade events and lunches on Sundays to encourage some extra fellowship after worship. 

    • Our Wednesday night suppers and SPdLU sessions are special times for seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

    • Sharing a meal in a small group is a great way to get to know people.  Our Second Course groups encourage us to get together with people we may not know for a meal or other fun activity.

    • Our newest ministry is SPdL Rides.  This ministry pairs members who need a ride to a medical appointment with members who can give a ride.  Can you be a driver?  Do you need a ride?

    • Our Sanctuary Ambassadors welcome guests every Sunday and help them connect with our Second-Ponce community.  Did you know that we average about eight guests in worship each week?

    • The beautiful flowers you see in the sanctuary each Sunday help brighten somebody’s day on Monday.  Each week the Flower Team makes up smaller arrangements and takes them on visits to our home-bound members.

    • As soon as you walk in the door on Sunday morning, you are welcomed by our Greeters. You may have gotten a ride from the parking lot in our “SPdL Bug.”  If you’re not sure where to go, we’re here to help.

    • Funerals and memorial services can be a difficult time for family and guests, so we always have a team of Bereavement Hosts on hand.  Families regularly tell us how much they appreciate the extra attention we provide.

    • Fellowship is an important part of our Sunday morning gatherings.  Before Sunday School, our Coffee Team makes sure we have coffee, tea and hot chocolate to share while we catch up with friends.

    • Second-Ponce has a long history of sharing God’s love.  Our Heritage Team preserves and displays the artifacts that tell our shared stories.

    • Our Deacon Ministry Teams reach out to guests and new members, minister to family members in their time of loss or need, and make regular connections with our homebound members.

    • The Prime Timers ministry gives our senior adults opportunities to get together for fun and fellowship.

    • Young Adult Dinners, Parents Connect and a Women’s Fellowship group all are great times to get together with people who share your interests. We are always happy when our community neighbors can participate with us.

     
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Want to Learn More?

Do you have questions? Are you interested in being a part of one of these ministries? Or maybe you have an idea we haven’t thought of. Send us a quick note or reach out to anyone on the Community Council:  Eddie Applegate (chair), Debbie Branch, Mary Lynn Gabbard, Deborah Painter, Ron Watts or Jonathan Hall, our Minister of Community. We would love to hear from you!

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