Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – October 8, 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.
October is observed as Pastor’s Appreciation Month and today we appreciate all of our Pastors.
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#
Announcements:
Sunday School Resumes every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM. The Bible study leader will welcome you as you learn more about the bible. Join members and visitors as they go into an in depth study each week.
To our Pastors:
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” When the Word dwells in our hearts, we have no other reaction than to sing, to be thankful, to be joyful. – Colossians 3:16
Pastor’s eleventh anniversary worship service at 11:00 AM will be held on Sunday, October 22nd. Worship and praise the Lord with us, as we give thanks to Pastor Cynthia for her leadership, prayers, wisdom and love. Guest speaker is Rev. Phyllis Pickett, Associate Minister of Bethel AME Church, Evanston, Illinois.
Let’s celebrate Children’s Day during 11:00 AM worship service on Sunday, October 29th. This will be a joyful day to worship with our young people.
Did you miss the Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship of the Church of God (CAMF) Fall Unity service? The guest speaker was Reverend Sylvia V. Reid. Reverend Reid, pastor of United Faith Fellowship Church of God in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She is a third generation ordained minister, learning from her parents, the late Bishop Benjamin Reid and the late Lady Pearl Reid. Pastor Sylvia shared the word of God at Langley Avenue Church of God at 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 24th and at the 4:00 PM CAMF Unity Service at 4:00 PM at First Church of God Christian Life Center in Evanston, Illinois 60201. Host Pastor: Pastor Monté Dillard. Click the links to view the services and hear the inspiring music and messages for the 2023 Fall Unity services.
Join us for our Weekly Bible Study at 7:00 PM for a lively discussion and rich lessons that apply to our daily lives. Conference call: Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m. Bible Study 7:15 PM. 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. Masks are optional. If you are ill please be mindful of others and remain home.
Free COVID-19 rapid tests
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check FDA’s website to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended. Order your free test at https://www.covid.gov/tests or if you need help placing an order for your at-home tests,
call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Save The Dates:
On Sunday, November 5th, Baptism service will take place at the end of our 11:00 AM worship service. Be sure to give your name to Pastor Mario Jenkins if you plan to be baptized.
Giving Group Sunday is November 12th
Bring your donations to church to be placed in the cars in the parking lot following 11:00AM worship service. Donations will be taken to the African Shelter for families. Again this year, there is an even greater need. The following items will be accepted:
–Diapers and baby wipes
–Clean and gently used coats, jackets and sweaters of ALL sizes, children & adults.
–Monetary donations are also accepted and can be turned in no later than Sunday, October 29th to: Sis. Vanessa Weatherly, Sis. Brunetta Williams or Deacon Theresa Banks.
Remember to bring or send your donated items on Sunday, November 12th.
There is no storage availability at the church prior to that date. Thanks in advance for helping the Giving Group to bless those who are less fortunate and stand in need of help. The Lord blesses our efforts of benevolence.
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 A link to the hotel reservation site will be emailed to the primary contact upon receipt of registration. The cut-off date to reserve your room is December 14th at 11:59 PM.
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