{"id":13959,"date":"2024-12-29T10:47:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T16:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=13959"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:12:26","slug":"2024-a-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2024\/12\/29\/2024-a-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 – A Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2024 Theme: VISIBLE FRUIT<\/strong> – \u201cBut the fruit of the Spirit is\u2026”.<\/em> Galatians 5:22A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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January
<\/strong>All Church 40 Day Fasting and Prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Celebrated the birthday of Rev. Mario Jenkins, Associate Pastor
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Celebration of Life of Sis. Doris Denton
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The New Members Class celebrated thirteen weeks of learning Church of God Curriculum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February<\/strong>
Celebrated Black History
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Mid-Year Virtual Leadership Conference
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Celebrated the 100th Birthday of Sis. Lillian Beed!<\/p>\n\n\n

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March<\/strong>
Celebrated Women\u2019s History Month
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National Association of the Church of God Ushers Convention convened<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Langley Children blessed us in scripture, prayer, and praise dance
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NACOG Mid-Year Virtual Retreat convened
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Homegoing Services of Donald Ivy, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Workshop- “Love Caused it, Love Healed It”<\/em> at Langley Avenue Church of God Facilitated by Pastor Mario and Min. Michelle Jenkins
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Celebrated Resurrection (Easter) Sunday – Children’s Day
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April<\/strong>
Celebrated Palm Sunday
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The Chicagoland  Area Ministers Fellowship of the Church of  God (CAMF) Unity service at Covenant Faith Church of God, dedicated to our youth and children.
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Women 2 Woman – Man 2 Man Conference 2024 Conference in Clayton, MO.<\/p>\n\n\n

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May<\/strong>
Celebrated Mother\u2019s Day
Celebrated our Mother of the Year – Genette Hardemon
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Celebrated Memorial Day
Celebrated National Nurses Week
NAWCG Praise\/Raise-A-Thon
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The 2024 National Association Church of God Ushers celebrated with an online Convention<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Cove Spring Pop Up Market at Covenant Faith Church of God<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The New Member Support Group hosted a dinner, fundraiser, & presented certificates to new members
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Mental Health Awareness Month Celebrated
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Homegoing services for Eugene Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n

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June<\/strong>
Celebrated Women’s Day with Guest Speaker Min. Priscilla Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Celebrated Father’s Day
Celebrated Juneteenth
Celebrated Our 2024 Graduates
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Celebrated Ushers Day- Pastor Robbie! Rev. Dr. Roberetta Young
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Congratulations\u00a0to Antwan Nelson was honored as the 2024 Man of the Year
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Vacation Bible School 2024 Open House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July
<\/strong>4th<\/sup> of July
4th of July Church Picnic.
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Birthday Celebrations: Dr. Christina Stringfellow and Atty. Kyra Payne

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August<\/strong>
Celebrated 90 Years of Service: The National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) Ushers -Displays Presented to the NACOG<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The 2024 Democratic National Convention<\/strong> held in Chicago, Illinois
108th National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) Campmeeting 2024 in West Middlesex, Pa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September
<\/strong>Labor Day Celebrated <\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship’s (CAMF) – Fall Unity Service Musical Extravaganza at Langley Avenue Church of God
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National Voter Registration Day
Hispanic Heritage Month
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Celebrated the Birthday of Sis. Jessye Payne!
Grandparents Day Celebrated<\/p>\n\n\n

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October<\/strong>
Celebrated Pastor Cynthia Thomas’ Birthday 
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Celebrated 3 years of weekly live streaming virtual worship services
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Pastors Appreciation Month
Deacons Day
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Baptism Service held at Langley Ave Church of God
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Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
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National Association of the Church of God 24 Days of Prayer & Fasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Baby Dedication Service – Babies Keno Karter Stokes and Brayden Chance Woodard<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The National Association Women of the Church of God hosts the First Monday Prayer of each month- Minister Michelle L. Jenkins was the speaker<\/p>\n\n\n

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November<\/strong>
Celebrated Pastor Cynthia Thomas\u2019 Twelfth Pastoral Anniversary and Pastor Appreciation Day – Dr. Marcus Campbell of Evanston, IL was the Guest Speaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Celebrated Thanksgiving Day
Project Care’s November Community Giveaway Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n


November was observed as Native American Heritage Month
Observed World Kindness Day <\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Giving Group is collecting adult male and female winter garments.
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Participated in A Call to Prayer every Sunday morning for our local youth ministry and the leadership and direction of the National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC).
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Veteran’s Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – November 28
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Celebration of Life service for Mother Peggy Sheppard<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Thanksgiving Food Baskets Distributed<\/p>\n\n\n

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December<\/strong>
Project Care Christmas Community Food Give-A-Way and gift cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Celebrated with South Suburban Church of God’s Annual Christmas Skit and Concert <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Langley Women’s Ministry for a Holiday Luncheon at S2 Grill at 8734 S. Stony Island, in Chicago.
Celebrated Christmas Day

Retiring Trustees Celebrated: Bro. Marlon Jenkins, Chairperson; Sis. Patricia Sandy Payne; Sis. Vanessa Weatherly, and Sis. Iranell Spann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Langley Avenue Church of God Children & Teen Ministries Presented “It Happened One Night<\/em>” and Christmas Tree Program
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