{"id":12080,"date":"2023-07-02T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=12080"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T18:57:11","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-july-2-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2023\/07\/02\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-july-2-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship service and announcements &#8211; July 2, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.22.44-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-12084 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.22.44-PM-300x234.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a>Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!<br \/>\nOur Sunday Worship Service will begin at 11:00 a.m.(CST). You can view the livestream service on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652710032027000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yb-0hw9_KS81Af87pXYqC\">website<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/langleyavenuechurch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/langleyavenuechurch&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652710032027000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3L0xvbJVYvy5gRar35SXt5\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<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&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652710032027000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DQfss1ncK8awhwAzCx-31\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0Channel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: <em>&#8220;He..leadeth me&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0Psalm 23:2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Fourth of July\u2014also known as Independence Day or July 4th\u2014has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/american-revolution\/american-revolution-history\">American Revolution<\/a>. On July 2nd, 1776, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/american-revolution\/the-continental-congress\">Continental Congress<\/a>\u00a0voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/colonial-america\/thirteen-colonies\">13 colonies<\/a>\u00a0adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/us-presidents\/thomas-jefferson\">Thomas Jefferson<\/a>. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/july-4-fireworks-independence-day-john-adams\">fireworks<\/a>, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2023 is on Tuesday, July 4.*<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do You Need Prayer?<br \/>\nJoin 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<a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.07.39-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.07.39-PM-300x144.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><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>:\u00a0At 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>Our Weekly Bible Study is cancelled for Wednesday, July 5th. <\/strong>\u00a0We will resume bible study on Wednesday, July 12th at 7pm. Join us July 12th for the lively discussion 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>Langley&#8217;s In-Person Worship Services<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person or virtually. Invite your friends and family. Masks are optional. If you are ill please be mindful of others and remain home.<\/p>\n<p><b>Announcements:<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Communion Sunday will be held on July 9, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12059\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12059\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12059\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image000001-2.jpg 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rev. Nathanial Payne<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><span class=\"il\"><b>Congratulations\u00a0to Rev. Nathanial Payne selected as Father of the Year. <\/b>May God continue to richly bless you as you follow the leading of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.\u00a0 View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SB7SVE-79sU&amp;t=2406s\">Father&#8217;s Day worship service her<\/a>e.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulations to all of our graduates!<\/strong>\u00a0All of your hard work, perseverance and late nights have paid off.\u00a0 We are so proud of each of you and will continue to pray and support you as you pursue higher learning and your careers.\u00a0 Remember, keep God first and your Langley family loves you. Know that we celebrate your success with you and your family. To learn more about our amazing graduates,<a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2023\/06\/04\/2023-graduates\/\"> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save The Dates<span class=\"il\">:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><b>Langley will host the Fourth of July Picnic this year at the Dan Ryan Woods. <\/b>Meet us, this Tuesday, at the park in grove 4 for fun, food and fellowship. We will\u00a0 honor our <strong>Langley graduates<\/strong> at our 4th of July Picnic. We want to celebrate all of their accomplishments and encourage them with our prayers and\u00a0 gifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Association of the Church of God Campmeeting 2023 in West Middlesex, Pa<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>will be held\u00a0Sunday, August\u00a06\u00a0&#8211; Sunday, August 13, 2023.<\/strong> For more information on registration and a list of inspiring speakers, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/welcome\">https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/welcome<\/a><\/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,\u00a0<strong>visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niyc.org\/\">NIYC.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.21.39-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-12085 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-01-at-1.21.39-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a>If you love what you see and the worship services, like and share our website and social media pages. Thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Credits:<\/strong><br \/>\nPhotos from Unsplash, Getty Images, and Langley members<\/p>\n<p>*https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/independence-day-fourth-of-july<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-12080\" data-postid=\"12080\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-12080 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! Our Sunday Worship Service will begin at 11:00 a.m.(CST). You can view the livestream service on our\u00a0website,\u00a0Facebook, or\u00a0YouTube\u00a0Channel.\u00a0 2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: &#8220;He..leadeth me&#8230;&#8221;\u00a0Psalm 23:2 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 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