Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

July 5, 2026

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Color: White

Worship Leader: Minister Anthony Latney

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

Lighting of the Candles……..……………….…….. Sister Deborah Ford

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

Greeting ……………..……..………….…..….  Minister Anthony Latney

Opening Hymn………………………………………………………. “At the Cross”

African American Heritage Hymnal………………  Pg. 132

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

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

Leader: The Lord has greatly blessed us,

People: with all that we need and more.

Leader: God has done miracles in our lives,

People: beyond what we could ask, or comprehend, or even hope for.

Leader: When our souls bear the pain of earthly trials,

People: may we seek God’s strength, lest we break.

Leader: Let us place our trust in God’s goodness and mercy.

All: Our hearts rejoice in God’s salvation.

  Alleluia …………………………… United Methodist Hymnal PG 186

  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

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

Offering Prayer…………..……………………..… Sister Sandra Johnson

Offering

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

Scriptures…………………………………………..… Sister Mary Spivey

Old Testament – Psalm 45:10-17   NKJ

New Testament – Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30   NKJ(Please Stand)

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

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

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

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

Thanksgiving and Communion … ALL……..………………….. PG 13

Lord’s Prayer ………………………………………………………. ALL

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.