Welcome, as we gather here to worship!
February 22, 2026
First Sunday in Lent
Color: Purple
Worship Leader: Minister Anthony Latney
Prelude……..…. Brother Michael Turner & Brother Michael Wallace
Lighting of the Candles…………………..…….. Brother Michael Carey
Processional…………….……………………. St. Mark’s Combined Choir
Greeting ……………………….. ………..…. Minister Anthony Latney
Opening Hymn…………. ………………………….…. “Farther Along”
Songs of Zion……………… pg. 28

Prayer………………………………………….…. Minister Nina Hughes

Call to Worship……….……..…….……..…… Minister Anthony Latney

Leader: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice.
People: Steadfast love surrounds those who trust the Lord.

Leader: When we confess our transgressions, Christ’s grace and forgiveness encompass us.
People: Steadfast love surrounds those who trust the Lord.

Leader: Open yourselves to the teachings and wisdom of the Spirit.

All: Steadfast love surrounds those who trust the Lord.

Selection……………………….……….. St. Mark’s Combined 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…….……………………… Minister Nena Hughes

Black History Reflections…………………… Sister Sandra Johnson

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

Offering Prayer……………………….…… Minister Anthony Latney
Offering
Offertory…………………………..……….….…….……….…… ALL (Please Stand)

Scriptures……………………….….………..… Sister Sandra Johnson
Old Testament – Psalms 32
New Testament – Romans 5:12-19 NKJ (Please Stand)
Sermonic Hymn …….…………………….. St. Mark’s Combined Choir

Sermon……………………..……………….…… Minister Nena Hughes
Invitation / Altar Call……………..….….…….. Minister Nena Hughes
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Invitational Selection………… .…..……. St. Mark’s Combined Choir

Recessional / Closing Hymn………..………….. Minister Nena Hughes
St. Mark’s Combined Choir

Extinguishing of Candles…………..…….……. Brother Michael Carey
Benediction……………………….………..…… Minister Nena Hughes