Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

March 15, 2026

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP - Music Ministry

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - Greeters Ministry

OPENING PRAYER

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

*HYMN 

PRAYER  - Clevon Harmon

THE LORD’S PRAYER 

*SCRIPTURE - John 9:1-41 - Angela Smith

SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

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

SONG OF PREPARATION - Music Ministry

SERMON -  Jesus Gives Sight to the Blind - Rev. Candy Thacker

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

SONG OF PRAISE 

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

Online Giving
ANNOUNCEMENTS

During this season of Lent, Clifton’s United Women in Faith and Missions Ministries are collecting items to bless people experiencing homelessness in our community. The items received will be given to Frontline Emergency Response. Below is a list of needful items.  

  • March 15, 2026 - Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • March 22, 2026 - Adult pull-ups

Nurture and Outreach Ministries will gather in the fellowship hall on Wednesday, March 18th, to make sandwiches for Lady T's Homeless Ministry.

Safe Sanctuary Training will be led by Sandra Armstead on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Trustees, Ushers, Youth, Children, and Adult Ministries should attend.

Here is the Zoom link  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89336057681?pwd=MkJNejdRRlBMMmVzd3dxOXFwY1BKUT09

Dial-in (646) 558-8656

Meeting ID 893 3605 7681

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