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. 370

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

Call to Worship……..….……..…….……..…….. Sister Ufuoma Agarin

Leader: Cry out to God.

People: God listens to us.

Leader: Hope in God.

People: God forgives us.

Leader: Wait for God.

All: God’s love is faithful.

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……………..…..……….…… Sister Ufuoma Agarin

Offering

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

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

Old Testament – Psalm 130

New Testament – Romans 8:6-11  NKJ (Please Stand)

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

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

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

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

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

St. Mark’s Mass Choir

Extinguishing of Candles………….……….……. Sister Deborah Ford

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