Welcome, as we gather here to worship!

March 8, 2026

Third Sunday in Lent

Color: Purple

Worship Leader: Brother Brandon Green

Prelude……………..…. Brothers Michael Turner & Michael Wallace

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

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

Greeting ……………………………………….  Brother Brandon Green

Opening Hymn………….………. “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”

African American Hymnal………………  pg. 545

Prayer………………………….….………. Brother Thomas Matthews

Call to Worship……….……..…….……..….. Brother Brandon Green

Leader: Repent and return to the Lord!

People: Repent? Wait…what did I do?

Leader: Repent and return to the Lord

People: Return? Wait…where did I go?

Leader: Repent and return to the Lord!

People: Lord? Wait…is that you?

Leader: Beloved, I am calling you home to me.

All: Lord, I am on my way.

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

VSSU Prince George’s County (MD)

Chapter President………….…..….…………….…….Vanecia Davis

Pastor’s Moment…….…………………… Rev. Walter l. Smith, Jr.

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

Offering Prayer……………………….…… Brother Brandon Green

Offering

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

Scriptures……………………….….…………..…..… Sister Erica Roy

Old Testament – Psalm 95

New Testament – John 4:5-42 NKJ (Please Stand)

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

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

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

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

Recessional / Closing Hymn……………….. Rev. Walter L. Smith, Jr.

St. Mark’s Mass Choir

Extinguishing of Candles………….…….……. Brother Michael Carey

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