Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

February 8, 2026

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP - Music Ministry

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - Greeters Ministry

OPENING PRAYER

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881

*HYMN - Lift Every Voice and Sing (verse 1) - UMH 519

BLACK HISTORY MOMENT - Dynastee Ruger & Journee Hills

PRAYER  - Johnny Simmons

THE LORD’S PRAYER - Congregation

*SCRIPTURE - Matthew 5:13-20 - Pamela Simmons

SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94

SONG OF PREPARATION - Music Ministry

SERMON -  Shining The Right Spotlight - Rev. Candy Thacker

SONG OF PRAISE 

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The United Women In Faith and all women of Clifton are asked to remain after service today for a brief meeting.

The Church Council will meet, Monday, February 9th at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.

Clifton Congregational Meeting February 15, 2026 - How are we stewarding the gifts God has given us? Please plan to attend Clifton’s church-wide meeting on February 15 at noon. We will discuss the church's financial position and plans. Every voice matters. Please plan to attend.