{"id":11602,"date":"2023-03-05T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=11602"},"modified":"2023-03-08T21:20:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T03:20:23","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-march-5-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2023\/03\/05\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-march-5-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Service &#8211; March 5, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/joel-muniz-HvZDCuRnSaY-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/joel-muniz-HvZDCuRnSaY-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11614\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\"><\/a>Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!<br \/>\nThe service will begin at 11:00 a.m.(CST). You can view the livestream service on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1652710032027000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1yb-0hw9_KS81Af87pXYqC\">website<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/langleyavenuechurch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/langleyavenuechurch&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1652710032027000&#038;usg=AOvVaw3L0xvbJVYvy5gRar35SXt5\">Facebook<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LangleycogOrg6159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LangleycogOrg6159&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1652710032027000&#038;usg=AOvVaw3DQfss1ncK8awhwAzCx-31\">YouTube<\/a>&nbsp;Channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: <em>&#8220;He..leadeth me&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;Psalm 23:2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Today is Communion Sunday. We look forward to sharing in this ordinance as our Savior instructed us to do. Please have your elements prepared after the sermon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do You Need Prayer? Join Langley&#8217;s Prayer Line&#8230;<\/strong>The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley Avenue COG ministers and prayer team members. Note the available day and time for prayer:<br \/>\n<strong>Monday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 am &#8211; 6:45 am and 12:15 pm &#8211; 12:45 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 am &#8211; 6:45 am and 11:15 am -12 noon<br \/>\n<strong>Friday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 am &#8211; 6:45 am<br \/>\nCall in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs.<br \/>\nLet us shelter under the mighty wings of God.<br \/>\n<strong>Langley\u2019s Prayer Line:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 1-267-807-9495<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Access code: 471-150-100#<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tithes &amp; Offerings<\/strong>:&nbsp;At this time, we are asking that you give your tithes and offerings through Bill Pay, only. Please do not mail or drop off your tithes and\/or offering. Bill Pay can be set up through your bank (please call, go online, or visit your bank to establish this payment system). Thank you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join Us For Our Weekly Bible Study. <\/strong>&nbsp;Join in the lively discussion (we are currently studying the books of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles) and rich lessons that apply to our daily lives. <strong>Conference call: Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m. Bible Study 7:15 p.m. 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GUIDELINES-FOR-WORSHIP-SERVICES_REVISED-9.24.21.pdf\">Click here for Guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;for<\/strong> <strong>Langley&#8217;s In-Person Worship Services.<\/strong> <strong>You are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person or virtually. Invite your friends and family.<\/strong><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\nAnnouncements:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vitae-london-8BOZ2TxO2lQ-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vitae-london-8BOZ2TxO2lQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11612\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\"><\/a>March is filled with observances and holidays.*&nbsp;<\/b>This <em>Women&#8217;s History Month<\/em>, is when spring officially begins and many people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time.&nbsp;March holidays and observances cover fun foods, educational activities, health awareness, environment causes, and more. Here are just a few more:<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"body-h2 css-634spv et3p2gv0\" data-node-id=\"3\">March Holidays and Observances at a glance**<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"css-1rk79nl et3p2gv0\" data-node-id=\"4\">\n<li><strong>March 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Peanut Butter Lover&#8217;s Day, World Compliment Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Dr. Seuss&#8217;s Birthday, National Read Across America Day, Old Stuff Day, World Teen Mental Wellness Day<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 3:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Anthem Day,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>National Mulled Wine Day,&nbsp;World Wildlife Day,<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>National Day of Unplugging, Employee Appreciation Day<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 4:&nbsp;<\/strong>National<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Pound Cake Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 5:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Cheese Doodle Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 6:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Dentist&#8217;s Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;7:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Cereal Day, Flapjack Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;8:<\/strong>&nbsp;International Women&#8217;s Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;9:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Barbie Day, Get Over It Day, World Kidney Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;10:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Women and Girls HIV\/AIDS Awareness Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;11:&nbsp;<\/strong>National Johnny Appleseed Day, Promposal Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>March&nbsp;12:&nbsp;<\/strong>Daylight Saving Time,&nbsp;National Girl Scout Day, Working Moms Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article-hero__h1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-03-at-5.09.59-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-03-at-5.09.59-PM-247x300.png\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11616\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\"><\/a>Celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day.&nbsp;<\/strong>This year, <em>International Women\u2019s Day<\/em> (March 8) will be centered on the theme of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/Theme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-analytics-onclick=\"{\">#EmbraceEquity<\/a>. March is also Women\u2019s History Month in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and is a time to celebrate and recognize the amazing contributions of women throughout history.&nbsp;<em>International Women\u2019s Day.&nbsp;<\/em>For key information in the form of user-friendly digital factsheets, social media graphics and printable posters,&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IWDA_International-Womens-Day_Factsheet-1.pdf\">click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This month, we will<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>learn about phenomenal women, past and present. We begin this monthlong celebration recognizing&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Sima Samar,&nbsp;Human Rights Activist,&nbsp;the first Minister of Women\u2019s Affairs for Afghanistan, and a member of the UN Secretary General\u2019s High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement.***&nbsp;<\/strong>In 2002, Dr. Sima Samar became the first Minister of Women\u2019s Affairs for Afghanistan\u2019s post-Taliban interim government. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Samar had dedicated her life to the preservation of basic rights for women and girls in Afghanistan. For more about Dr. Samar <a href=\"https:\/\/law.wm.edu\/academics\/intellectuallife\/researchcenters\/postconflictjustice\/symposium-the-future-of-afghanistan\/speakers\/samar\/index.php\">click here<\/a>.****<strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\nFree at-\u2060home COVID-\u206019 tests. <\/strong>Due to the increased COVID-19 positive cases, President Biden has reinstated the&nbsp;free COVID-19 tests through the mail program, effective D<span class=\"il\">ecember 14, 2022. <\/span><span class=\"il\"><strong>You may now order at home testing supplies.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"il\"> Click <\/span><span class=\"il\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/12\/15\/1142926180\/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">here<\/a><\/span><span class=\"il\"> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span class=\"il\"><strong>Save The Dates:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"il\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/welcome\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/midyear-banner-300x150.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11581\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"180\"><\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"il\"><b>This week is the Mid Year Virtual Leadership Conference (<\/b><\/span><span class=\"il\"><strong>Tuesday, March 7 &#8211; Thursday, March 9, 2023).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"il\">Theme: Equipping the Saints for Effectiveness in the Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:11-12. For more information, visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"il\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/welcome\">https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/welcome<\/a><\/span><span class=\"il\">&nbsp; to register for workshops.&nbsp;<\/span>Cost: Free. View worship services on YouTube at 6 pm CST at <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001k45oKAaFVaA6gmeEIITVGWqvuOoZRTCgmquRkxJ4e6uPw3veOUEujOyfYZMDy1p-xmfUwZD3pCHQ0UEeWbr0E5FgAc6ILmN6cQ4PtzaUAm__vH7Abao7WWqeHZByTOt9TeYsrqvWq0MRCXDXL4bEpWoVQmNXHKt4&#038;c=qDTdb5fzQEXq-jD5_HJ-1jtGYsnrf9vFisnJ0utiB0yz0KvDkyW41w==&#038;ch=9RWsoZ5B8PIKhWiq_2s7YrrLebiqzsWtR7OFtr0hOXHbkOAqz_wsLA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001k45oKAaFVaA6gmeEIITVGWqvuOoZRTCgmquRkxJ4e6uPw3veOUEujOyfYZMDy1p-xmfUwZD3pCHQ0UEeWbr0E5FgAc6ILmN6cQ4PtzaUAm__vH7Abao7WWqeHZByTOt9TeYsrqvWq0MRCXDXL4bEpWoVQmNXHKt4%26c%3DqDTdb5fzQEXq-jD5_HJ-1jtGYsnrf9vFisnJ0utiB0yz0KvDkyW41w%3D%3D%26ch%3D9RWsoZ5B8PIKhWiq_2s7YrrLebiqzsWtR7OFtr0hOXHbkOAqz_wsLA%3D%3D&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1674957480680000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2R6FrI6ZPSyeuhrbSf4-VU\">NACOGTV<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"il\">Attention PowHERhouse Women,&nbsp;<\/span>Covenant Faith Women&#8217;s Ministry <\/strong>presents CF Women&#8217;s Weekend Experience! Women unite and join us<strong> Friday March 24th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 25th from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong> Get ready to&nbsp; experience: worship, experience self care, spiritual, mental and emotional wellness strategies, opportunities to connect with other women, vendors, be&nbsp;impacted and empower other women and experience God to another dimension.&nbsp;To register, please go to Eventbrite using the following link:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cfwomen23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cfwomen23&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1677469329204000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1Aq8ECLvk9-7nDHeM3jUkI\">tinyurl.com\/cfwomen23<\/a>. Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email.<\/p>\n<p>For additional&nbsp;information, please contact Tori Marshall, CF Women&#8217;s Ministry Leader, at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:toriroshea1@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toriroshea1@gmail.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>We thank each of you and look forward to the life transformational women&#8217;s experience!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11611\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lia-cornicello-XjsyGmF7XHk-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The&nbsp;<span class=\"gmail-il\">National<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"gmail-il\">Association<\/span>&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<span class=\"gmail-il\">Church<\/span>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<span class=\"gmail-il\">God<\/span>&nbsp;Ushers Convention <\/strong>will be held on May 18-20, 2023 in Ypsilanti, MI.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;The theme is &#8220;Revive and Rebuild.&#8221; For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalushers.org\/\">nationalushers.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>Registration deadline is March 31, 2023.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the<strong> Church of God Convention and General Assembly in Tampa, Florida, June 22-25, 2023.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;The Tampa venue will also be host to the inaugural gathering of the newly formed&nbsp;<strong>Global Church of God Alliance<\/strong>&nbsp;(GCGA), which will convene immediately following Convention. This historic event is the first-ever convocation of representatives of Church of God assemblies worldwide to establish an ongoing strategic table to strengthen and network the Movement globally. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jesusisthesubject.org\/convention-2023\/\">https:\/\/www.jesusisthesubject.org\/convention-2023\/<br \/>\n<\/a><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NIYC_f74bf6_f9d1e49e7b1943cbaaf142d73ec1179c_mv2-300x134.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10960\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"89\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2023 National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) <\/strong>will be held in <strong>Houston, TX, Dec. 27-30, 2023<\/strong>. The theme is <em>Real Love<\/em>. Register today and plan for an exciting time with your youth group. For more information on registration and scholarships for youth,&nbsp;<strong>visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niyc.org\/\">NIYC.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Credits:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>Photos from Unsplash<br \/>\n<strong>*<\/strong>March Holidays &#8211; https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/life\/entertainment\/a37711958\/march-holidays-and-observances\/<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/qyNwM3IHt6o\/food-donations?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\"><br \/>\n<\/a><strong>**<\/strong>The Month of March &#8211; https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/month-march-holidays-fun-facts-folklore<br \/>\n<strong>***<\/strong>International Institute of New England&nbsp; (Dr. Sima Samar) &#8211; https:\/\/iine.org\/iwd23\/<br \/>\n<strong>****<\/strong>William &amp; Mary Law School (Dr. Sima Samar) &#8211; https:\/\/law.wm.edu\/academics\/intellectuallife\/researchcenters\/postconflictjustice\/symposium-the-future-of-afghanistan\/speakers\/samar\/index.php<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-11602\" data-postid=\"11602\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-11602 themify_builder themify_builder_front\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/themify_builder_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website! The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.(CST). You can view the livestream service on our&nbsp;website,&nbsp;Facebook, or&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;Channel. 2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: &#8220;He..leadeth me&#8230;&#8221;&nbsp;Psalm 23:2 Today is Communion Sunday. We look forward to sharing in this ordinance as our Savior instructed us to do. 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