Weekly Sermon – February 14, 2021
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Welcome to our Virtual Worship Service
Sunday, February 14, 2021
11:00 a.m.
2021 Theme: Serving the Lord with Joy
Nehemiah 8:10b
For scripture translations, click here
Sunday School Lesson* review and prayer
by Deacon George Hillman
Mary Magdalene: A Faithful Disciple, Luke 8:1-3; Mark 14:40; John 20:10-18
Worship Music:
Dedicated Lord –Pastor Mario Jenkins, (pre-recorded)
Kingdom of Peace– Langley Choir, (pre-recorded)
I Love the Lord – Pastor Mario Jenkins and The Colbert Sisters, (pre-recorded)
Speaker: Pastor Cynthia Thomas
Announcement:
All-Church Time of Consecration, Fasting and Special Prayer
January 11-March 31, 2021
Click here for more information.
Tithes & Offerings: At this time, we are asking that you give your tithes and offerings through Bill Pay only. Please do not mail or drop off your tithes and offering. Bill Pay can be set up through your bank (please call, go online, or visit your bank to establish this payment system). Thank you!
Celebrate Black History*
Reflections:
In celebration of Black History Month during February 2021, we will offer quotes of inspiration, hope and love from a variety of people throughout our history and the next generation. We hope the messages will uplift you throughout the year. Know that we make history 365 days a year and inspiration can be found in serving the Lord.
We are blessed to be a blessing to others – Mother Nola Ivy
Standing against discrimination for some, while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all – DaShanne Stokes
Do not be silent; there is no limit to the power that may be released through you – Howard Thurman
Q: How is Social Justice and Black Lives Matter affecting your life today? R: Social Justice and the Black Lives Matter movement have made a lot of progress over the years. Throughout history, there have been a lot of sacrifices made to give the Black community a better life, so we need to continue walking down that path made for us to succeed. As a young Black woman, I always was told about the unfairness I might experience and it gave me the strength to do my best to be more than what was expected of me. I believe in Social Justice and Black Lives Matter because they are not just about Black lives, but everyone who is discriminated against. – Leancia (Leelee) B.
Lift Every Voice and Sing* – Rendition by Kirk Franklin (*Links take you to YouTube and poets.org)
Lift Every Voice and Sing written by James Weldon Johnson* – 1871-1938
Lift Every Voice and Sing,
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list’ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails…
Stay prayerful and read the following daily:
Psalm 100
Romans 8:28
1 Corinthians 13:13
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Prayer Lines Are Open For You:
The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley ministers and prayer team members.
Monday and Friday: 6:15-6:45 am; 12:15-12:45 pm; 8:15-8:45 pm
Wednesday: 6:15-6:45 am, 11:15-12:00 noon
Call in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs.
Let us shelter under the mighty wings of God.
Langley’s Prayer Line:
1-515-604-9094
Access code: 471-150-100
*Bridges Connecting God’s Word to Life; Adult Student Guide; Winter 2020-21; Warner Press, Inc.
* Photo:”Deomi 2013 African-American/BHM Poster” by Texas Military Dept is licensed under CCBY – ND 2.0