Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – November 3, 2024
Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!
Today we celebrate the 12th Pastoral Anniversary of our Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Thomas!!
Our Virtual Worship Service will begin at 11:00 AM. (CDT).
You can view the livestream service on our website, Facebook, or YouTube Channel.
2024 Theme: VISIBLE FRUIT – “But the fruit of the Spirit is…”. Galatians 5:22A
Langley’s In-Person Worship Services
You are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person. Invite your friends and family. Masks are optional. If you are ill please be mindful of others and remain home.
Do You Need Prayer?
Join Langley’s Prayer Line…The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley Avenue COG ministers and prayer team members. Call in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs. Let us shelter under the mighty wings of God.
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 PM -12 Noon
Friday prayer 6:15 AM – 6:45 AM
Langley’s Prayer Line:
1-267-807-9495
Access code: 471-150-100#
Ways to Give
Postal Mail– Langley Avenue Church of God, 710 E. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60637
Zelle – langleycog@att.net
Today we honor our Beloved Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Thomas on her 12th Pastoral Anniversary! We honor you for your many years in ministry. Your kindness, compassion, and spiritual wisdom have deeply touched our hearts. Thank you for answering God’s call! Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.–1 Timothy 3:13
For twelve years Pastor Cynthia has served the Langley Avenue Church of God. During this time, many things were accomplished. Here is a preview of some of those accomplishments: Building upgrades, Ministry updates, Music Ministry Updates, Food Pantry turned over to Young Adult Ministry, and many other updates.
On behalf of the Langley Avenue Church of God we dedicate this poem to you, Pastor Cynthia:
To A Devoted Pastor
We thank God for a leader that is a true example
of a woman who earnestly seeks to serve the Lord with
all of her heart and with a spirit of excellence.
With our sincere appreciation for your countless
hours of labor done in love for this ministry
and your faithful dedicated service to God.
You are a gift from God, a blessing to our congregation and we love you!
“His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good
and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over
a few things, I will make thee ruler over
many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” – – Matthew 25:21
The guest speaker for today will be Dr. Marcus Campbell, Evanston, IL. To view his bio, click here. Come to worship and praise the Lord with us, as we give thanks for her leadership, prayers, wisdom and love.
The National Association Women of the Church of God 2024 Convention was held Thursday, October 24 – Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Embassy Suites at the Hilton, in Columbus, OH 43219. The theme of this conference was Iron Sharpens Iron; You Are More Than Enough” taken from Proverbs 27:17. We heard from powerful preachers such as Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski, Rev. Dr. Vanessa Quainoo, Rev. Dr. Leslie Barnes, and Rev. Marissa Farrow. To view several of the services go to NACOGTV YouTube channel.
Announcements:
Project Care is preparing for its November community giveaway day. Your help is needed! All food donations must be brought to the church basement no later than – Sunday, November 17th from 10:30-11AM, only. For a list of donated food items click here. Please be advised that only FOOD DONATIONS will be accepted from the enclosed list.
A Call to Prayer every Sunday morning for our local youth ministry and the leadership and direction of the National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC). View the Presiding Elder Clifton McDowell’s appeal to pray for NIYC as they plan for the next convention in 2025. Get involved and participate as we live out Psalms 78:4 and Joel 1.
4 We will not hide them from their descendants;
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
his power, and the wonders he has done.
—Psalms 78:4, NIV
NIYC’s call to action asks that you 1. stay connected, 2. pray and 3. share your suggestions and comments at niyc.org/contact as they plan for the 2025 Convention. This is the time to share your innovative thoughts. Think Big!
You are welcome to attend the Adult Sunday School starting at 9:30 – 10:30 AM. In-person only.
Join the Wednesday Evening Bible Study by teleconference only. Fellowship 7-7:15 PM Bible Study 7:15 PM 1-712-832-7000. Access code: 7041808#
Join the National Association of the Church of God in 24 Days of Prayer & Fasting. Presiding Elder Clifton McDowell is encouraging 24 days of prayer and fasting concerning the upcoming general and local elections. Let’s pray for:
- God’s will to be done
- The safety of the candidates and their families
- A peaceful transition of power
- Wisdom, integrity, and values to guide the elections
- The right person to be elected
- The safety of voters, poll workers and their families.
We encourage you to pray four times per day, October 13-November 5 at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm and fast from food or an activity as the Lord leads you. We also encourage you to vote. We are the change makers. We are those who can bring about God’s will on earth as it is in Heaven.
Free Covid Test
Americans can once again order free at-home COVID.gov/tests from the federal government ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season. Four tests will be shipped free by USPS, starting September 30.
CEDA Assistance offers a variety of services to families and individuals in need. If you or someone you love are in need of support, please see visit https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/. Apply early.
Election News
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024? If not, please prepare one. This TUESDAY IS ELECTION DAY!!
During the 2024 Democratic National Convention Democrats’ chosen presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, made history the moment she formally accepted the nomination. Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, became the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to accept a major party’s presidential nomination. Should she win, she will become America’s first female president. For additional information and speeches of prominent leaders, politicians, actors, citizens, please click here.
The 2024 Election will be pivotal for the democracy of our country for many reasons. What’s at stake are the following topics: The economy; The future of DEMOCRACY in the U.S; Government spending; Immigration; Border security; Health care (especially women’s rights to make decisions about their own bodies); Foreign policy; Crime; Issues around race and ethnicity; and Climate change. Additional information found here.
We encourage you to read the attached Guide to Informed Voting where you will learn what it means to be an informed voter; What is political rhetoric and how it is used; What is political symbolism; How to identify campaign ad strategies; What is issue framing; and What are PACs and Super PACs and how they impact elections. If you are 18yrs or older, please research each candidate and cast your informed vote! Every vote counts!!! Some elections are determined by one vote!
Important Election Information:
For future elections, if you are unable to get to the polls, you may request a ballot by mail. Voting by mail is an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person. To request a ballot by mail please click here and select “Accessible vote by mail application.” This is no longer an option for the November 5th election but does apply for future elections.
For general voter information, click here.
Save the Dates:
The Giving Group is collecting adult male and female winter garments. Garments will be donated to the United African Organization. Consider donating new and gently used, cleaned items and please bring them to the church on November 10th. Items to donate include boots, shoes, sweaters, coats, jackets, thermal wear, sweat shirts, pants hoodies, socks, hats, gloves and scarves. All adult clothing and footwear sizes for Men and Women are needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kind and giving spirit! Vanessa Weatherly and Brunetta Williams.
Credits: Unsplash, Langley Members, NAWCOG Members, Americans Agree that the 2024 Election will be Pivotal for Democracy | Guide to Informed Voting
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