Welcome, as we gather here to worship!
March 15, 2026
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Color: Purple
Worship Leader: Minister Nena Hughes
Prelude………..…. Rev. Dr. Keith Brown & Brother Michael Wallace
Lighting of the Candles……………………..…….. Sister Deborah Ford
Processional…………….……………………… St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Greeting ………………………………………. Minister Nena Hughes
Opening Hymn…………………………..………. “Because He Lives”
United Methodist Hymnal……………… pg. 364
Prayer…………………….……….….………. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Call to Worship……..….……..…….……..….. Minister Nena Hughes
Leader: Come into the light of God.
People: Christ’s brightness will guide our way.
Leader: Come into the wisdom of God.
People: The Spirit’s insight will reveal new truths.
Leader: Come into the praise of God.
All: Worship opens new doors in our hearts.
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
Pastor’s Moment…….…………………… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
Selection….…………………………..… St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Offering Prayer……………..………….…… Minister Nena Hughes
Offering
Offertory…………………………..……….….…….……….…… ALL (Please Stand)
Scriptures……………………….….………..…..… Sister Zsa Zsa Hill
New Testament – John 9:1-41 NKJ (Please Stand)
Sermonic Hymn …….…………………….. St. Mark’s Women’s Choir
Sermon……………………..……….….…… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.
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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