Weekly Virtual Worship Service – April 9, 2023
Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!
Today’s Easter Sunday Service will begin at 11:00 a.m.(CST). You can view the livestream service on our website, Facebook, or YouTube Channel.
2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: “He..leadeth me…” Psalm 23:2
EASTER SCRIPTURE: “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24
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.
The most important Christian holiday, Easter is a “movable feast,” so it doesn’t happen on the same date from year to year. *
Easter is the holiest day in the Christian calendar. It observes the most central tenet of the Christian faith—that Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead. The resurrection represents the triumph of good over evil, sin, death, and the physical body.
Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, and the last day of the Easter Triduum (starting from the evening of Maundy Thursday, through Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday), as well as the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year.
The following events, industries, and causes are observed all month long in April:**
- April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day, Golfer’s Day, National Farm Animals Day
- April 11: National Pet Day, National Submarine Day
- April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day*
- April 13: National Make Lunch Count Day, National Scrabble Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
- April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day, Look Up at the Sky Day, National Dolphin Day
- April 15: National Laundry Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day
Announcements:
The Burnett Gene Terry Scholarship Application sponsored by Terry & Associates Foundation, Inc. offers up to two (2) $500 scholarship awards to qualifying high school seniors and college students. The award recognizes students who demonstrate motivation in their pursuit of higher education, are involved with the NIYC or Youth Camp Middlesex, and serve their communities. Applications and all supplemental materials must be postmarked or emailed to info@niyc.org by June 30th, 2023.
Chicago Elects a New Mayor & First Family. We congratulate the Mayor-Elect of Chicago, Brandon Johnson. We ask everyone to keep him and his family lifted up in prayer. Ask the Lord to keep them safe and to use Mr. Johnson to help, lead and serve ALL people of Chicago. “Pray for our leaders…” 1Timothy 2:2
The Women of Langley Avenue Church attended the Covenant Faith (CF) Church Women’s Retreat March 24-25th. Chicagoland unity is alive and well! Our Langley women enjoyed a marvelous Women’s Weekend Extravaganza! We were blessed to fellowship with women of all ages from different congregations in worship. We had a wonderful time learning and sharing from and with our sisters at CF Church. We look forward to future fellowship with our sisters of CF Church. Many thanks to Tori Marshall and her team for such an awesome weekend!
Save The Date:
National Association of the Women of the Church of God (NAWCG) First Monday Monthly Prayer Call. Join women from across the nation every first Monday of each month at 7 pm central time. We meet via Zoom for a power hour of Prayer the Word and sharing. Go to: Zoom.us, Meeting ID: 206-077-5452.
NAWCG Praise/Raise-A-Thon. May 6, 2023, 11AM – 4PM EST • A Virtual Fundraising event featuring anointed preachers, musicians, church choirs, dancers and more.
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/
National Association of the Church of God Campmeeting 2023 will be held Sunday, August 6 – Sunday, August 13, 2023. MORE INFORMATION TO COME.
The 2023 National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) will be held in Houston, TX, Dec. 27-30, 2023. The theme is Real Love. Register today and plan for an exciting time with your youth group. For more information on registration and scholarships for youth, visit NIYC.org
Credits:
Photos from Unsplash
*Easter Sunday – https://www.almanac.com/content/when-is-easter
**April Events – https://www.thespruce.com/special-days-and-observances-in-april-1448882#:~:text=around%20a%20theme.-,What%20Major%20Holidays%20Are%20in%20April%3F,April%2C%20typically%20on%20the%2015th.