Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – November 10, 2024

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 – today Sunday, November 10th & Sunday November 17th from 10:30-11AM, only. For a list of donated food items click here. Please be advised that only FOOD DONATIONS, from the enclosed list, will be accepted. Monetary donations can also be given directly to Sis. Chaundrea Jenkins, marked in an envelope, with food distribution on the outside of the envelope.

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 today- Sunday, 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.

On November 3, 2024, we celebrated the 12th Pastoral Anniversary of our leader and shepherd, Rev. Cynthia Thomas. We had a wonderful breakfast to commemorate the celebration. The Special Events Committee would like to thank all who assisted in making the celebration a success! Special thanks to our Chefs Ronald Ivy and Geoffrey Hillman who both prepared a very delightful feast. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, presenters, members, and guests who showed up to share in the occasion. We are grateful for every person who participated in one way or another.

If you missed the anniversary service you can view the video presentation of 12 Years of service to the Langley Avenue Church of God here. Pastor Cynthia, we love you and will continue to lift you before the Lord!!

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.

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!

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 visit https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/. Apply early.

Election News
The 2024 Presidential Election has come and gone. Thank you to all who pressed their way to vote. This is our civic duty as Americans. This election was unsettling for many voters. We must remember that God is still in control – no matter which party won the election!

Ultimately Christians, no matter what nation we live in, owe our highest allegiance to the the Kingdom that Jesus inaugurated with his death and resurrection. Out of this allegiance, we form values and practices through his Kingdom – meaning we view our citizenship in America through this lens. What drives our voting, language, and activism in our political systems should be molded by the the framework of Jesus. When our political affiliation drives our spiritual reality, dangerous things happen – no matter what party we vote for.

So in the days after the election, let’s be diligent to examine our hearts and keep our Kingdom perspective clear. In the grand scheme of eternity, your love will outshine your vote. Let’s continue to love and pray for our neighbors but especially our elected officials. Together, we’re learning to love one another through our differences. We may not be able to agree in every political campaign, but we can agree to love and respect each other. This is what God commands us to do. We’ll sort it all out from there – together.

Scriptures That Encourage
Matthew 21:22 – And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

Luke 1:37 – For nothing will be impossible with God.

2 Corinthians 5:7 – For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Romans 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:6 – And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Ephesians 2:8-9 – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Mark 11:22-24 – And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Ephesians 2:8-9 – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Save the Dates:
Veteran’s Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – November 28

National Association Seniors Ministry invite you to a Senior Prayer Gathering – When: Every 3rd Saturday; Time: 6pm CST; How: Dial 605-313-5874 | Access Code: 738066#; We invite special speakers to participate each month. Join us!

National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) MidYear Retreat 2025; When: March 4-6, 2025; Where: Charlotte, NC; Register

National Association of the Church of God 2025 Camp Meeting will take place July 27 – August 3, 2025 on Zion’s Hill in West Middlesex, PA.

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