Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
February 18, 2026
“Ash Wednesday”
7:00pm
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51:1-17 (New Century, p. 657)
*HYMN 190 (New Century) Beneath the Cross of Jesus
*HYMN 207 (New Century) Just as I Am
*HYMN 224 (New Century) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
PRELUDE “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life” by Ralph Vaughn Williams, 1911
Hal, voice and piano
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love;
Many: according to your abundant mercy, wash away our sin.
One: God desires truth in the inward being,
Many: so teach us your wisdom, O God.
One: Create in us clean hearts,
Many: and put a new and right spirit within us.
One: Restore to us the joy of your salvation,
Many; and sustain in us a spirit willing to serve you.
One: O Lord, open our lips,
Many: and our mouths will declare your praise.
OPENING PRAYER & LORDS PRAYER
Our God, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
*HYMN 190 (New Century) Beneath the Cross of Jesus
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51:1-17 (New Century, p. 657)
Call and Response
Ed will read the psalm. Following each section, Hal will lead the congregation in singing the Response.
REFLECTION: A New and Right Spirit Ed Sunday-Winters
*HYMN 207 (New Century) Just as I Am
IMPOSITION OF ASHES
*HYMN 224 (New Century) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
*BENEDICTION
SONG OF SENDING 349 (Songs of Spirit)
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
POSTLUDE: Solo Piano by Hal Parker