Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

July 12, 2026

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Color: Green

Worship Leader: Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Prelude……..…. Brother Micheal Turner & Brother Michael Wallace

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

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

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

Opening Hymn………………………………………………. “My Hope Is Built”

United Methodist Hymnal………………  Pg. 368

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

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

Leader: Come, whether weary or rejoicing.

People: All are welcome here.

Leader: Come, whether at peace or in the midst of a struggle.

People: All are welcome here.

Leader: Come, whether growing or wilting.

People: All are welcome here.

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 Sandra Johnson

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

Offering Prayer…………..……………..… Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Offering

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

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

Old Testament Psalm 119:105-112   NKJ

New Testament Matthew 13:1-9 NKJ (Please Stand)

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

Worship 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.