Welcome, as we gather here to worship!
May 3, 2026
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Color: White
Worship Leader: Minister Nena Hughes
Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace
Lighting of the Candles………………….…….. Brother Michael Carey
Processional…………….……………………………. St. Mark’s Mass Choir
Greeting …………………..…….………..…..…. Minister Nena Hughes
Opening Hymn……………………………………….…. “How Great Thou Art”
United Methodist Hymnal……………… Pg. 77
Prayer…………………………………….…………. Rev. Caprice Brown
Call to Worship……….………..……..……….. Minister Nena Hughes
Leader: Come to Christ, our cornerstone,
People: Christ has called us here.
Leader: Trust in God our firm foundation,
People: God is with us here.
Leader: Rest in the Spirit, our peace beyond peace.
All: May the Spirit guide our way.
Alleluia…………… United Methodist Hymnal.……’’’’…….. Pg. 186
Selection………………..…………………….. St. Mark’s Mass Choir
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….……………………..…………..… St. Mark’s Mass Choir
Offering Prayer………..……………………..… Minister Nena Hughes
Offering
Offertory…………………………..……….….…….……….…… ALL (Please Stand)
Scriptures………………….…..…………….….… Sister Cynthia Dixon
New Testament – 1 Peter 2:2-10 NKJ (Please Stand)
Sermonic Hymn …….…..….…………..…….. St. Mark’s Mass Choir
Sermon…………………..…………..….…… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Invitation / Altar Call…………….…..…….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Thanksgiving and Communion ..……ALL……….…….……….. Pg 13
Lord’s Prayer………………..…………………………….…………ALL
Invitational Selection……………..…..….…. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Recessional / Closing Hymn……….……….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
St. Mark’s Mass Choir
Extinguishing of Candles…………….….……. Brother Michael Carey
Benediction………………….…..……..…… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
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