Weekly Virtual Worship Service – February 12, 2023
Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!
Due to repairs and unforeseen circumstances there will be NO in-person worship service or live stream service today. View a previous live stream service on Facebook, Langley’s YouTube Channel (Live) or visit a church of your choice.
2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: “He..leadeth me…” Psalm 23:2
Our all-church season of Prayer and Fasting ended on Saturday, February 11, 2023. We will remain victorious if we follow as HE leads, regardless of the challenges we face. The Lord will lead us throughout this year. Your answered prayers and testimonies are a testament of what God will do if we continue to be led by him.
Do You Need Prayer? Join Langley’s Prayer Line…The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley Avenue COG ministers and prayer team members. Note the available day and time for prayer:
Monday prayer 6:15 am – 6:45 am and 12:15 pm – 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!
Join Us For Our Weekly Bible Study. Join in the lively discussion (we are currently studying the books of 1 & 2 Chronicles) and rich lessons that apply to our daily lives. Conference call: Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m. Bible Study 7:15 p.m. 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#.
Click here for Guidelines for Langley’s In-Person Worship Services. You are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person or virtually. Invite your friends and family.
Announcements:
Celebrate Black History
During the month of February, the Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2023 was signed by President Joseph Biden, Jr. Read more about the work that has been accomplished by the Biden-Harris administration to celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/01/31/a-proclamation-on-national-black-history-month-2023/
For Black History this week, we are highlighting, Rev. Samuel Strachan. Click on the link to read more.
Locate events in your city and community to learn more about Black History 365. Here are a few events in the Chicagoland area.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests. Due to the increased COVID-19 positive cases, President Biden has reinstated the free COVID-19 tests through the mail program, effective December 14, 2022. You may now order at home testing supplies. Click here for more information.
Save The Dates:
Plan to attend the Mid Year Virtual Leadership Conference on Tuesday, March 7 – Thursday, March 9, 2023. Theme: Equipping the Saints for Effectiveness in the Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:11-12. Cost: Free. Where: NACOGTV
The National Association of the Church of God Ushers Convention will be held on May 18-20, 2023 in Ypsilanti, MI. The theme is “Revive and Rebuild.” For more information, visit nationalushers.org. Registration deadline is March 31, 2023.
Join the Church of God Convention and General Assembly in Tampa, Florida, June 22-25, 2023. The Tampa venue will also be host to the inaugural gathering of the newly formed Global Church of God Alliance (GCGA), which will convene immediately following Convention. This historic event is the first-ever convocation of representatives of Church of God assemblies worldwide to establish an ongoing strategic table to strengthen and network the Movement globally. For more information, visit https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/convention-2023/
The 2023 National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) will be held in Houston, TX, Dec. 27-30, 2023. For more information on registration and scholarships for youth, visit NIYC.org
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Photos from Langley members and Unsplash