Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

February 8, 2026

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Color: Green

Worship Leader: Minister Nena Hughes

Prelude……………..…. Brothers Micharl Turner & Michael Wallace

Lighting of the Candles……………….………. Brother Michael Carey

Processional…………….……….……………..  St. Mark’s Men’s Choir

Greeting …………..………….…..…..……….  Minister Nena Hughes

Opening Hymn…………………………………………. “Oh Freedom” African American Hymnal………………………………….…Pg.545

Prayer…………………..……..…..……..…. Brother Thomas Matthews

Call to Worship………..….………………..,.….….. Minister Nena Hughes

Leader: Praise the Lord! Happy are those who delight in the Lord!

People: We come to this place, where generations before us have gathered.

Leader: Here we remember the light of God that shines in our lives.

People: Here, we allow God’s light to shine through us.

All: Praise the Lord! Happy are we who delight in the Lord!

Selection………….………….……………….. St. Mark’s Men’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

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

Selection….…………………………………….………….….…….… St. Mark’s Men’s Choir

Offering Prayer………………………..…….……..………..…..….… Minister Nena Hughes

Offering

Offertory………………………………………………..……….…….….…….…….…… ALL

(Please Stand)

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

Old Testament – Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)

New Testament – Matthew 5:13-20 NKJ (Please Stand)

Sermonic Hymn ………………………….….……….…………..……  St. Mark’s Men’s Choir

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

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

Invitational Selection…………………….……………..……………. St. Mark’s Men’s Choir

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

St. Mark’s Men’s Choir

Extinguishing of Candles……………………….….…….……….……. Brother Michael Carey

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