Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – December 1, 2024

Announcements:
Calling All Langley Avenue Church of God Women!….Join the Langley Women’s Ministry for a Holiday Luncheon– December 7, 2024 at S2 Grill at 8734 S. Stony Island, in Chicago. Time: 12:00 (Noon) until 2:00 PM. Come fellowship with the sisters of Langley. For more information please see Dr. Christina Stringfellow or Sis. Nathelda McGhee.

South Suburban Church of God cordially invites you to their annual Christmas skit and concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:15 PM at 1340 West 183rd Street, Homewood, Illinois 60430. This year’s theme is “Once In Royal David’s City Celebrating ‘God’s Royal Gift’ – known by no other name than – Jesus! Come and enjoy this wonderful fellowship”!

The Project Care Food Pantry distributed Thanksgiving Food Baskets on Saturday, November 23rd. Many families in our community were blessed because of the generosity of our members and those who labored to prepare the baskets. Thank you to all who contributed in one way or another. Special thanks to our Pantry Director Chaundrea Jenkins!

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!

General Information:
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.

Here’s a list of basic supplies to keep handy in case of an emergency:
Enough water for three days.
A waterproof Ziploc bag of important documents and money. 
First-aid essentials.
Miscellaneous health and hygiene supplies.
A crank-powered radio.
A headlamp or kerosene lamp.
A reusable phone charger. 
A whistle.
Batteries.
Prescription medications 

Save the Date:
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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