Fourth Sunday in Lent – 3/15/26

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

Old TestamentPsalm 23

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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