Sermons by Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 5/3/26

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……………… …

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Welcome, as we gather here to worship! April 26, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter Color: White Worship Leader: Minister Anthony Latney Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace Lighting of the Candles………………….………………………………………. Processional………………….. St. Mark’s United Voices Worship Team Greeting …………………..…….…………….  Minister Anthony Latney Opening Hymn…………………………. “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” United Methodist…

Third Sunday of Easter

Welcome, as we gather here to worship! April 19, 2026 Third 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 Men’s Choir Greeting …………………..…….………..…..….  Minister Nena Hughes Opening Hymn…………….…. “Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound” United…

Second sunday of Easter – 4/12/26

Welcome, as we gather here to worship! April 12, 2026 Second Sunday of Easter Color: White Worship Leader: Minister Anthony Latney Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace Lighting of the Candles…………………….…….. Sister Deborah Ford Processional…………….……………………. St. Mark’s Women’s Choir Greeting …………………..…….…….…..….  Minister Anthony Latney Opening Hymn……………..……….…. “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” United…

Easter Sunday – 4/5/26

Welcome, as we gather here to worship! April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday Color: White Worship Leader: Minister Nena Hughes Prelude………. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace Lighting of the Candles…………………….…….. Sister Deborah Ford Processional…………….……………………………. St. Mark’s Mass Choir Greeting …………………..……………..…..….  Minister Nena Hughes Opening Hymn…………… ..…….…. “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” United Methodist…

Fifth Sunday in Lent – 3/22/26

Welcome, as we gather here to worship! March 22, 2026 Fifth Sunday in Lent Color: Purple Worship Leader: Sister Ufuoma Agarin Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace Lighting of the Candles……………………..…….. Sister Deborah Ford Processional………………….……………………… St. Mark’s Mass Choir Greeting ………………………………………….  Sister Ufuoma Agarin Opening Hymn……………………,,,,,,……..………. “Victory In Jesus” United Methodist Hymnal………………  pg.…

First Sunday in Lent 2/22/26

Welcome, as we gather here to worship!February 22, 2026First Sunday in LentColor: PurpleWorship Leader: Minister Anthony LatneyPrelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael WallaceLighting of the Candles…………………..…….. Brother Michael CareyProcessional…………….……………………. St. Mark’s Combined ChoirGreeting ……………………….. ………..…. Minister Anthony LatneyOpening Hymn…………. ………………………….…. “Farther Along”Songs of Zion……………… pg. 28 Prayer………………………………………….…. Minister Nina Hughes Call to Worship……….……..…….……..…… Minister…

Transfiguration Sunday

Welcome, as we gather here to worship!February 15, 2026Transfiguration SundayColor: GreenWorship Leader: Sister Patricia Mundell Prelude……………..…. Rev. Dr. Keith Brown & Michael WallaceLighting of the Candles………………….….…….. Sister Deborah FordProcessional…………….……………………… St. Mark’s Women’s ChoirGreeting ………………………..…………..…. Sister Patricia MundellOpening Hymn…………. ………… ………. “Lift Every Voice and Sing”African American Hymnal……………… pg. 540Prayer……………………………….……………. Sister Patricia MundellCall to Worship……….……..…….………..….. Sister…