Weekly Virtual Worship Service – September 19, 2021

Welcome to our Weekly Virtual Worship Service
Sunday, September 19, 2021
11:00 a.m.

Meditation and Prayer
Reasons to Praise  (pre-recorded) –Deacon George Hillman

Worship Music:
”I Am A Child Of God” – Langley Praise Team, NACOG Campmeeting- (pre-recorded)
“In the Light of God” – Langley Choir – (pre-recorded)
“I Will Exalt You” – NACOG Choir, Campmeeting– (pre-recorded)

Sermonette: “He’s Got This!,” Isaiah 26:3-8
Speaker: Pastor Cynthia Thomas

The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley ministers and prayer team members.
Monday prayer 6:15 am – 6:45 am and 12:15 am – 12:45 pm
Wednesday prayer 6:15 am – 6:45 am and 11:15 am -12 noon
Friday prayer 6:15 am – 6:45 am
Call in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs.
Let us shelter under the mighty wings of God.

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/or 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!

Announcements:
Our beloved Sis. LouAnna Lewis has made her earthly transition. Please keep the family, friends and church community in your prayers. Click here for more information on the funeral arrangements.
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!” – Revelation 14:13 (NLT)

Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship of the Church of God (CAMF) will hold it’s annual Fall Virtual Unity Weekend on September 24 and 26th. The theme is For Such a Time As This: What “Time” Is It? Esther 4:14. Let’s come together for fun, virtual fellowship, music, worship and the installation of the 2021-2024 leadership of CAMF. The schedule: Friday, September 24th: Youth Fun’O-Ship, 9:30 – 11 pm (CST) and Sunday, September 26th Unity Service and Installation Ceremony, 3:30 -5 pm (CST) Speaker: Pastor Cynthia Thomas. Share the event with others. Watch all 2021 CAMF Unity Weekend Events on YouTube CamfChogTV and Facebook @CamfChog

In-person worship services have been cancelled for the month of September.  We will resume our in-person Sunday Worship Services on October 3, 2021. Live streaming will be available during the month of October.  Pastor’s sermons will be available in September through Langley’s YouTube channel.  Be blessed and stay safe!

Reflection:
Worship Only the Lord* 
In Jewish literature there is a story about Abraham’s quest to find a focus worthy of his worship. Accord to this story, Abraham saw the stars and said, “I will worship the stars.” Before long, however, the stars had set. Later he noticed the constellations and said, “I will worship the constellations.” But the constellations also set. Then he saw the moon and said, “I will worship the moon.” But the moon also set. Then Abraham saw the sun rising in all of its glory and said, “I will worship the sun.”

When the day was over and the sun had set, Abraham realized that the stars, the constellations, the moon, and the sun were all unworthy of his worship, for all had vanished from sight. Then Abraham said, “I will worship God, for only he abides forever.”

God alone is worthy of worship; everything else is an idol.

How has God shown you that he is worthy of your worship?

Stay prayerful and read the following daily:
Exodus 32:8 (NIV) – “The people have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them and have made themselves an idol.”

Psalm 119:73b (NIV) – “Give me understanding to learn your commands”

John 14:27 (NIV) – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Credits:
* Pathways Moments with God, Daily Devotional Guide, Fall 2021
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