Weekly Virtual Worship Service – April 16, 2023

Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!
Our Sunday Worship 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

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#.

Langley’s In-Person Worship Services
You are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person or virtually. Invite your friends and family. Mask are optional. If you are ill please be mindful of others and remain home.

The following events, industries, and causes are observed all month long in April:*

  • April 16: National Stress Awareness Day, Save the Elephant Day, Husband Appreciation Day* (third Saturday)
  • April 17: National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, National Haiku Poetry Day
  • April 18: National Velociraptor Awareness Day, National Columnists Day, Patriots Day* (third Monday)
  • April 19: Wear Pajamas to Work Day, National Garlic Day
  • April 20: Chinese Language Day, National Look-Alike Day, Volunteer Recognition Day
  • April 21: National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day, National Kindergarten Day, National D.A.R.E. Day (Drug Abuse Resistance Education, second Thursday)
  • April 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day, Girl Scout Leader Day

Announcements:

Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship of the Church of God (CAMF) Unity Hybrid Service is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2023, and titled: “That They All May Be One…” -John 17:21. The worship service is from 3-4:30 P.M. The guest speaker is Rev. Brian Mack, Pastor of Market Avenue Church of God in East St. Louis, Illinois. The CAMF Chair is Pastor Cynthia Thomas (Langley Avenue COG) and Vice-Chair is Pastor Jerry Austin (Englewood COG). All are invited to attend this in-person CAMF Worship Service. The service will be live-streamed on the Langley Avenue Church of God Facebook and YouTube pages. In-person worship will be held at Langley Avenue Church of God, 6159 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The parking lot is located on the northeast corner of 62nd and Champlain. Masks are optional.

The Covenant Faith Church of God will host a Golf Outing – June 19, 2023. For additional information, please contact the church at (773) 568–2685.

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…”  1 Timothy 2:2

Save The Dates:
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
*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.

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