{"id":12530,"date":"2023-12-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=12530"},"modified":"2023-12-09T18:11:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T00:11:32","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-december-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2023\/12\/10\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-december-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – December 10, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 website<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, or YouTube<\/a> Channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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2023 Theme: OUR GOD LEADS! Theme Scripture: “He..leadeth me…”<\/em> Psalm 23:2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Holidays!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” <\/em>Isaiah 9:6<\/strong>

Do You Need Prayer?
Join Langley’s Prayer Line…<\/strong>The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley Avenue COG ministers and prayer team members. Note the available day and time for prayer:<\/strong>
Monday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM – 6:45 AM and 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Wednesday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM – 6:45 AM and 11:15 AM -12 Noon
Friday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM – 6:45 AM
Call in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs.
Let us shelter under the mighty wings of God.
Langley\u2019s Prayer Line:<\/strong>
1-267-807-9495<\/strong>
Access code: 471-150-100#<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Give<\/a><\/strong>
Postal Mail<\/strong>– Langley Avenue Church of God, 710 E. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60637
Zelle<\/strong> – langleycog@att.net<\/p>\n\n\n

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Announcements<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Cantata Opus 25<\/em>. <\/strong>You are cordially invited to attend the Glenn Edward Burleigh’s Cantata Opus 25<\/em> featuring The Born to Die<\/strong> Mass Choir and Friends. These Sunday Performances<\/strong> will take place:
December 10, 2023<\/strong> (TODAY @ 4 PM) at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (1259 W. 111th St., Chicago, Il. 60643)
December 17, 2023<\/strong> (4 PM) at Canaan AME Church (801 S. 14th Ave., Maywood, Il. 60153)

Adult Sunday School Resumes <\/strong>every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM. The Bible study leader will welcome you as you learn more about the Bible. Join members and visitors as they go into an in depth study each week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for our Weekly Bible Study<\/strong> at 7:00 PM for a lively discussion and rich lessons that apply to our daily lives. Conference call: Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m. Bible Study 7:15 PM. 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Langley Women\u2019s Ministry<\/strong> had their Christmas Breakfast at Daley\u2019s Restaurant<\/em> on Saturday, December 2nd. The fellowship included games, Christmas carols and delicious food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Langley’s In-Person Worship Services
<\/strong>You 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\n\n\n

Free COVID-19 rapid tests<\/strong>
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check FDA’s website to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended<\/a>. Order your free test at https:\/\/www.covid.gov\/tests or if you need help placing an order for your at-\u2060home tests, call 1-800-232-0233<\/a> (TTY 1-888-720-7489<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Allstate Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Holiday Train & Bus<\/strong> are in town! The schedule is as follows: Pink Line – 12\/12, 12\/13; Blue Line – 12\/14 & 12\/16. For the schedule and additional information visit: https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/holidayfleet\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christmas Story Poem<\/strong><\/em>*<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Jack Zavada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Before the earth was molded,
before the dawn of man,
before there was a universe,
God devised a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He looked into the future,
in the hearts of unborn men,
and saw only rebellion,
disobedience and sin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They would take the love he gave them
and the freedom to decide,
then turn their lives against him
in their selfishness and pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They seemed bent on destruction,
determined to do wrong.
But saving sinners from themselves
was God’s plan all along.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I will send a Rescuer
to do what they can’t do.
A sacrifice to pay the price,
to make them clean and new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“But only One is qualified
to bear this heavy cost;
My spotless Son, the Holy One
to die upon a cross.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without hesitation
Jesus stood up from his throne,
“I want to give my life for them;
It is my task alone.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In eons past a plan was formed
and sealed by God above.
A Savior came to set men free.
And did it all for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Gift Suggestions**<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save The Date:<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The 2023 National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) <\/a>will be held in Houston, TX, Dec. 27-30, 2023.
The theme is Real Love<\/em>.<\/strong> Register today<\/strong> and plan for an exciting time with your youth group. For more information on registration and scholarships for youth, visit NIYC.org <\/a><\/strong> A link to the hotel reservation site will be emailed to the primary contact upon receipt of registration.  The cut-off date to reserve your room is December 14th at 11:59 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you love what you see and the worship services, like, share, and subscribe to our website and social media pages.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credits:<\/strong>
Photos from Unsplash and Langley Members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The Christmas Story Poem by Jack Zavada<\/a>
<\/a>**Christmas Gift Suggestions by #38 – Oren Arnold<\/a><\/p>\n

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