Weekly Virtual Worship Services and Announcements – November 9, 2025
Our Virtual Worship Service will begin at 11:00 AM. (CDT).
You can view the livestream service on our website, Facebook, or YouTube Channel.
Today is Communion Sunday. Please have your elements ready as we commune together at the end of the sermon.
2025 Theme: Seeing His Glory! “And we beheld His glory…full of grace & truth.” John 1:14
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.
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
Bible Study. You are welcome to attend every Wednesday, at 7:00 PM. We look forward to being together for great learning, conversations and sharing. Teleconference only. Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m.
Call: 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#
World Kindness Day* – November 13th: Now more than ever, we need to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13th. World Kindness Day does not have a single, fixed theme, but its overarching message is to promote goodwill and global unity by encouraging acts of kindness, regardless of race, religion, or culture. Recent years have focused on themes like the importance of kindness in global well-being, youth development, empathy, and making kindness the norm in our daily lives at school, home, and work.
World Kindness Day is an annual observance held on November 13th to promote kindness, compassion, and empathy globally. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, and encourages both large and small acts of kindness in communities.
- Purpose: The day highlights the power of kindness and the common thread of goodwill that binds people together. It aims to inspire individuals and nations to create a kinder world.
- Activities: You can celebrate by performing random acts of kindness, checking in on a neighbor, making a donation, volunteering, or simply pausing to reflect on the importance of kindness. Many schools and organizations also have specific activities like “kindness chains” or “kindness rocks”.
- Origin: The observance was established in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of non-governmental organizations focused on kindness from various countries.
Announcements:
The Giving Ministry Men’s and Women’s Coat Drive is this Sunday, November 9, 2025, immediately following morning service. Please bring your new, or gently used coats, in a plastic bag (due to inclement weather predictions). Donations will be taken in our church parking lot.
Coats will be delivered to the United African Organization. See Brunetta Williams or Sis. Vanessa Weatherly for additional information.
Tony Fisher and the Hillcrest Baptist Church invite you to their annual Hanging of the Green Christmas Celebration on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4PM. The theme is “Sent Me A King. 17300 S. Pulaski Road, Country Club Hills, Il. 60478. Rev. Dr. Adron Robinson, Sr. Pastor and Rev. Tony L. Fisher, Minister of Music. All are welcome to this free event!
For more information on holiday food give-a-ways click here.
Last Sunday we honored and celebrated Reverend Cynthia Thomas on her 13th Pastoral Anniversary. Our special guest speaker was Reverend DeAnna Gibson, an Ordained Minister of the Church of God Ministries. Her home church is the First Church of God in Gary, IN. Rev. Gibson shared a special word from the Lord! To view the service, click here.
The Month of November is known for Thanksgiving and Election Day. It also marks the transition into winter in the Northern Hemisphere and is the month for various observances, such as Native American Heritage Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the start of Advent in some Christian traditions.*
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Omega Chapter presents: Mindset, Money & Menopause, an empowering workshop for women of any age. Keynote speakers are Bertina Power, Ebony Lucas, Cynthia R. West, and Dr. Toni Scott-Terry. This event takes place on Saturday, November 15th from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Akarama Foundation Center, 6220 S. Ingleside, Chicago, IL. 60636. For a complimentary registration click here.
Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. There is no statewide voting scheduled in Illinois this day. Illinois holds its major general elections in November of even-numbered years. While there will be no federal or state elections, some local units of government have specific filing deadlines around that time. You can, however, still participate in prayer. ALL elections are crucial these days. It is our prayer that God will touch the hearts and minds of ALL who will vote on Tuesday. Now, more than ever, we must be very strategic in our voting selections.**
Lincoln Park Zoolights. November 21 – January 4, 2026. Millions of twinkling lights, live ice carving, and an all new “Zooltide” light show await you at Zoolights presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd. Tickets are limited and start at $7. For additional information and to book your visit, click here.
Save the Dates:
Mass Blackout, November 25th – December 2nd. This is anticipated to be the largest economic blackout protest in U.S. History! Prepare now for the moment…NO work (if you can abstain); No spending; No restaurants; No projects; No events; No Restaurants; No backing out!! To prevent “spike spending” before and after the blackout, we are asked that all participants purchase goods needed from community-owned stores and markets leading up to and after the dates. This helps with sustained impact. This coordinated national pushback is not being sponsored by the Langley Ave. Church of God.
Join the T-shirt Sundays!
When: Every 5th Sunday during our worship service
(Next 5th Sunday is 11/30/25)
What to Wear: Inspirational T-shirts
For more information, see Aundrea Jenkins
Covenant Faith’s Hallelujah Black Tie Christmas Gala
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3-8 pm. Held at the DoubleTree Banquet Room, Alsip, Illinois
Adult $60 | Children $30. For ticket information call Sis Barbara Smith 312-882-5506
2025 Born to Die Cantata: A Glen Burleigh Christmas Presentation by Minister Tony Fisher:
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Chicago
935 East 50th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
Wesley United Methodist Church
201 East 95th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
1259 West 111th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60643
National Association News:
National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) registration is open. Make sure to register today! The NIYC Advisory Council is proud to announce the convention will take place December 27-31, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. Registration is open now! Visit this link, for more detailed information. Pray, Plan and get ready for a grand celebration in New Orleans. Buses are available and will leave Chicago for New Orleans. For more information to sponsor a young person, see Min. Micole Jenkins. Watch the latest video by NIYC:
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!
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