Weekly Virtual Worship Service – September 26, 2021

Welcome to our Weekly Virtual Worship Service
Sunday, September 26, 2021
11:00 a.m.

Meditation and Prayer
“Do We Believe What God Says” (pre-recorded) –Deacon George Hillman

Worship Music:
”Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” –105th Campmeeting, Virtual Choir (pre-recorded)
“Alpha and Omega” – Colbert Sisters – (pre-recorded)
“Great and Mighty is He” – 105th Campmeeting, Virtual Choir (pre-recorded)

Sermonette: “Shine On!,” Matthew 5:14-16
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.
Langley’s Prayer Line:
1-267-807-9495
Access code: 471-150-100

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:
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

Project Care is Accepting Donations
Donations will be collected for the October community giveaway day. All donations must be brought to the church basement on Sundays from 10:45 -11 a.m. or 12 – 12:15 p.m. Donations will be accepted on October 17 and October 24th only. Click here for more information on the giveaway donation list. Thank you!

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. Click for Guidelines for In-Person Worship Services.
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, healthy and stay safe!

Reflection:
God’s Everlasting Love* 
I enjoy spending time in my flower garden during spring and summer. Each day I gather my tools and retreat to the garden where I plant flowers, add fertilizer, and provide adequate water. The work is tedious and time-consuming, but my reward comes later when the garden is filled with budding flowers of various colors, shapes, sizes, and fragrances. Nothing helps me to relax more than sitting in my garden and enjoying the beauty that surrounds me, even as I recognize that the blooming season will end soon and each flower will wither and die.

Like flowers, our lives on earth are fleeting, but God’s divine love for his children will never end. No matter what circumstances come our way, we can rest confidently in knowing that our heavenly Father loves us and that he will sustain us during this life and throughout eternity. God’s love will never fail.

How has God’s love proven faithful to you?

Stay prayerful and read the following daily:
Psalm 103:17 (NIV) – “From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him.”

Psalm 34:8 (NIV) – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”

Isaiah 26:8 (NIV) – “Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts..”

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