Weekly Sermon, May 30, 2021
Welcome to our Virtual Worship Service
Sunday, May 30, 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
Jonah: Fiery Harbinger of Doom, Jonah 3
Worship Music:
Adoration – Langley Choir (pre-recorded)
In the Light of God – Langley Choir, (pre-recorded)
I Love the Lord – The Colbert Sisters and Pastor Mario Jenkins (pre-recorded)
Sermonette: Focus, Hebrew 13:5
Speaker: Pastor Cynthia Thomas
Memorial Day 2021: A Time To Remember
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
Announcements:
Guidelines for Langley’s In-person Worship Services beginning May 23, 2021. Please read the guidelines for your safety. Click for more information.
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Illinois Eviction Moratorium For Renters Likely To Extend. The hold on evictions in Illinois is likely to continue following CDC guidance of a moratorium on evictions until June 30, but it’s important to not fall too far behind. For more information, click here.
Chicago Homeowners Struggling Due to the Pandemic Can Apply for Grants to get Mortgage Relief. Applications and more information about the program are available online.
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Reflection: Cry for Repentance (Read Jonah 3)**
At the beginning of the year 2020, many people related the date to 20/20 eyesight or perfect vision. However, few of us expected the dramatic changes that would occur across our nation and the entire world. COVID-19 forced people to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports teams, schools, and many businesses all ceased their activities. Families and friends could no longer visit loved ones in the hospital or pay their respects when someone passed away. Even churches had to close their doors.
Life was going on as usual in Nineveh until the day the prophet cried out an urgent warning. Perspective changed. Everything came to a sudden halt. Because the Ninevites took the warning seriously and humbled themselves. God forgave their sin and relented of judging the nation. Perhaps 2020 served as a warning cry as well so we could more clearly see our need for God and his mercy. –Connie B. Stilwell
How did the events of 2020 change your perspective?
Stay prayerful and read the following daily:
Jonah 3:8b
Psalm 145:13
Jonah 4:4
Joshua 21:45
Credits:
*Bridges Connecting God’s Word to Life, Spring 2021; Warner Press, Inc
**Pathways: Moments with God’s; Daily Devotional Guide; Spring 2021; Warner Press, Inc.
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