Worship guide
Union United Methodist Church Weekly Worship Guide
Union United Methodist Church Weekly Worship Guide
Sunday, February 1, 2026 @10am | In-person & Virtual
Worship Leader – Minister Wanda Hodges, CLM
Preacher – Rev. Twanda King, Pastor
Centering Time -
Welcome – Minister Wanda Hodges
****Please stand with me as we read our Call to Worship together and remain
standing for our opening hymn.
Call to Worship – Minister Wanda Hodges
Leader: We are troubled on every side yet not distressed; Persecuted but not forsaken; Cast down but not destroyed.
People: African American history tells the story of a people whose faith in God, hope in the future, and love for one another sustained them through every generation.
Leader: As You gave them strength to fight, give us power to break the chains of mass incarceration, poverty, violence, and the sins that so easily beset us.
People: As we gather for worship, we remember the sacrifices and faith of those courageous men and women who have gone before us.
Leader: Lord, guide our feet, focus our minds, and sustain our hearts as we strive to serve this present age in unity and love.
All Together: Now let us worship our God. Amen
Opening hymn or song – Choir
*** You may be seated
Opening hymn or song – Choir
*** You may be seated
Building Block – Minister Wanda Hodges
Our Building block for February is Ephesians 2:10 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:10 (NRSV)
“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.”
Praise & Petitions – Minister Wanda Hodges
Proclamation - Patricia Holland
Psalm 112:1-10
1 Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord
and have great delight in his commandments!
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches will be in their house,
and their righteousness will last forever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright;
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
5 It is good for them to be generous in lending
and to manage their affairs with justice.
6 For they will never be shaken;
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
7 They will not be afraid of any evil rumors;
their heart is right;
they put their trust in the Lord.
8 Their heart is established and will not shrink,
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
9 They have given freely to the poor,
and their righteousness stands fast forever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
10 The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away;
the desires of the wicked will perish.
Prayer – Patricia Holland
Prayer Response and Song - Choir
Announcements – Minister Wanda Hodges
Offering – Rev. Twanda E. King
Here at Union United Methodist Church, there are several ways to give.
· You can do Billpay with your financial institution.
· PayPal or Givelify through the church website at www.uumchurch.com, (click on the donate button).
· Zelle – online payment service to uumcreceipts@gmail.com.
· Mail your contribution to the church at Union United Methodist Church, 14418 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Again, we thank you in advance for your giving.
