Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church invited locals in Atlanta, Georgia, to celebrate Advent until the last Sunday of the month, Dec. 25.

The four Sundays preceding Christmas Day are observed in the Christian tradition as Advent— a time used to reenact and prepare for the coming of baby Jesus. The celebration includes traditional themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, central to church life at Second-Ponce, per the church’s announcement page.

The page revealed that the church also has Advent Devotionals for its members to help them distinguish the gifts and talents they may use to glorify God.

To help members and attendees discover their gifts, the church gives its time, talents, and resources to support individuals that are part of its community. Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church has released Advent devotions that Christians may offer God, the post reads.

The website bared has discussed adoration and praise for a week from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 and learning and growth for another week from Dec. 4 to 10.

The events page said that ongoing and to-be-discussed topics are sharing and serving from Dec. 11 to 17 and love and fellowship from Dec. 18 to 25.

Second-Poncce De Leon Baptist Church also encouraged members to deepen their Advent Discipleship and Action through four ways, the site revealed.

First is the Walk a Prayer Labyrinth, an ancient spiritual tool designed to foster contemplation. Interested individuals may check out the church's list of prayer labyrinths on its website. 

Another way is Try New Prayer Postures, a spiritual practice that also benefits Christians' mental and physical health. Details are also available on the church website. 

Other ways include writing a response to scripture, where members will write prayers in response to Psalm 46, and creating or sharing a care kit containing daily necessities that may be used by locals belonging to the unhoused community, as per the site.

Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church

Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church invited locals in Atlanta to attend in any attire. Members of the church have strong spiritual roots, which lead to thriving relationships with one another and other communities. It tries to imitate Jesus as a church family by providing hope and exhibiting love. Here, the community develops because everyone gives their authentic selves to every occasion they share, the about page said.

Music, prayer, sermon, and scripture are all gifts offered during worship at Second-Ponce. It hopes to respect God and exercise its mind and curiosity. The website revealed that in a spirit of hospitality and truth, the community values everyone's expression of their beliefs.

The church ensures that everyone feels a part of the community because they know God wants them to care for one another sincerely. Every activity the church engages in, including worship, mission work, small-group studies, and fellowship, is done to foster community among its members and with God, the missions page said.

Second-Ponce aims to "convey the full gospel to the whole person," as Jesus demonstrated during his earthly mission, by fusing partnerships with valuable service. Through solid and lasting ties to regional and international mission groups, it seeks to provide hope and serve as an example of love, the page bared.

The church family is Christ-centered and equips people to discern God's calling on their life. The Christian community continues to grow as Christ's followers via deliberate prayer, scripture study, mission, and fellowship, the site said.

 

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