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 2) - 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
The Church Council will meet on Monday, February 9th, at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.
Imposition of Ashes will be offered on Ash Wednesday, February 18, on the front steps of the church or in the Narthex. Please feel free to drop by at Noon or 6 pm.
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.
In celebration of Black History Month, please wear your African attire on the fourth Sunday.