Welcome, as we gather here to worship!
October 18, 2026
136th Church Anniversary
Honoring Our Past! Celebrating Our Present!
Expecting Our Future!
Worship Leader: Brother Thomas Matthews
Prelude……… Brother Micheal Turner & Brother Michael Wallace
Lighting of the Candles……..………..…………. Sister Deborah Ford
Processional……………………………… St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Greeting ……………..……..…………..…. Brother Thomas Matthews
Opening Hymn………………………………………………. “Yes, God Is Real”
Songs of Zion………….. Page 201
Prayer………………………….……………… Brother Thomas Matthews
Call to Worship……………….………….…. Brother Thomas Matthews
Leader: May the nations quake and the people tremble.
People: God sits enthroned in the heavens, bringing justice and righteousness.
Leader: May the mountains tremble, and the seas roar.
People: God’s glory is stronger than the foundation of earth.
Leader: May the humble seek the living God.
.People: God’s goodness and mercy sustain the faithful in times of trial.
All: Come, let us worship the Lord
Selection……….………………………… St. Mark’s Women’s 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
Selection …….………………….……..… St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Offering Prayer………..…….,,.………….…. Minister Nena Hughes
Offering
Offertory………………….………..……….….…..….…….…… ALL (Please Stand
Scriptures……………………….…………..…… Sister Nina Wallace
Old Testament Exodus 33:12-15 NKJ
New Testament Matthew 22:15-18 NKJ (Please Stand)
Introduction of Guest Speaker…………… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Sermonic Hymn ………………………………….. St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Sermon………..……………………..……..…… Pastor Matilda Banga
Invitation / Altar Call……….……………… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Invitational Selection ..…………………… St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Recessional / Closing Hymn…….……….….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Extinguishing of Candles ………………………….…. Sister Deborah Ford
Benediction……………………………………… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
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