Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday

Color: Purple

Worship Leader: Sister Gemma DeSouza

Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace

Lighting of the Candles……………..……..…….. Brother Larry Powell

Processional……………………………….………………………… Foretaste

Greeting …………………………….………….  Sister Gemma DeSouza

Opening Hymn………………………….……..………. “At The Cross”

African American Hymnal………………  pg. 264

Prayer…………………….…………….………. Sister Patricia Mundell

Call to Worship……..….……..…….…..…….. Sister Gemma DeSouza

Leader: Give thanks to God, who is truly good.

People: Hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Praise Christ whose love abounds with grace.

People: Hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Welcome the Spirit with songs of praise.

All: Hosanna in the highest!

Selection………………,,,,,,…………………….………….. Foretaste

Passing of the Peace of Christ

As we have been restored through faith and made whole by the grace of God, let us offer signs of peace to our family of faith.

Acknowledgment of Visitors /
Announcements………….….…..….. Sister Tina Thomas Matthews

Pastor’s Moment…….……….…………… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Selection….………………………………………………..… Foretaste

Offering Prayer……………..…..……….…… Sister Gemma DeSouza

Offering

Offertory…………………………..……….…… ALL      (Please Stand)

Scriptures……………………….…………..… Sister Sandra Johnson

Old Testament – Psalm 118:1-2,19-29  NKJ

New Testament – Matthew 21:1-11  NKJ (Please Stand)

Sermonic Hymn …….………………..…………………….. Foretaste

Sermon……………………..……….….…… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Invitation / Altar Call…………….….…….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Invitational Selection……….….………………………..……. Foretaste

Blessing of the Palms………………..………. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Recessional / Closing Hymn……………….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

                                                                          Foretaste

Extinguishing of Candles………….……….…. Brother Larry PowellBenediction……………………………..……  Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.