Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

August 30, 2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Color: Green

Worship Leader: Sister Gemma DeSouza

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

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

Processional…………………………………………………… Foretaste

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

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

Songs of Zion………….. Page 8

Prayer………………………………………………. Minister Anthony Latney

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

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord.

People: We call on God’s name.

Leader: Make known the deeds of our Creator,

People: singing them into the world.

Leader: Sing to God, O people,

People: We will sing praise, to tell of God’s wondrous works, and give thanks for so many miracles.

Leader: Come, and seek the presence of the Lord,

People: and glory in God’s holy name.

Leader: Let the hearts of all who seek the Holy rejoice,

All: for God brings strength to all the people.

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 Gemma DeSouza

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

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

Offering

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

Scriptures……………………….….……………… Sister Mary Spivey

Old Testament Psalm 105:1-3   NKJ

New Testament Matthew 16:21-23 NKJ (Please Stand)

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

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

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

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

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

Foretaste

Extinguishing of Candles ……………………….…. Brother Larry Powell

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