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 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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.