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2025 Theme: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January
<\/strong>All Church 40 Day Fasting and Prayer
Celebrated the birthday of Rev. Mario Jenkins, Associate Pastor
The National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) convened
Celebration of Life of Sis. Doris Denton
The New Members Class celebrated thirteen weeks of learning Church of God Curriculum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

March<\/strong>
Celebrated Women\u2019s History Month
National Association of the Church of God Ushers Convention convened
Langley Children blessed us in scripture, prayer, and praise dance
NACOG Mid-Year Virtual Retreat convened
Homegoing Services of Donald Ivy, Jr.
Workshop- “Love Caused it, Love Healed It”<\/em> at Langley Avenue Church of God Facilitated by Pastor Mario and Min. Michelle Jenkins
Celebrated Resurrection (Easter) Sunday – Children’s Day <\/p>\n\n\n\n

April<\/strong>
Celebrated Palm Sunday
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.
Praise\/Raise-A-Thon, National Association Women of the Church of God (NAWCG)
Women 2 Woman – Man 2 Man Conference 2024 Conference in Clayton, MO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May<\/strong>
Celebrated Mother\u2019s Day
Celebrated our Mother of the Year – Genette Hardemon
Celebrated Memorial Day
Celebrated National Nurses Week
NAWCG Praise\/Raise-A-Thon
The 2024 National Association Church of God Ushers celebrated with an online Convention
The Cove Spring Pop Up Market at Covenant Faith Church of God
The New Member Support Group hosted a dinner, fundraiser, & presented certificates to new members
Mental Health Awareness Month Celebrated
Homegoing services for Eugene Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June<\/strong>
Celebrated Women’s Day with Guest Speaker Min. Priscilla Williams
Celebrated Father’s Day
Celebrated Juneteenth
Celebrated Our 2024 Graduates
Celebrated Ushers Day- Pastor Robbie! Rev. Dr. Roberetta Young
Congratulations to Rev. Antwan Nelson was honored as the 2024 Man of the Year
Vacation Bible School 2024 Open House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

August<\/strong>
Celebrated 90 Years of Service: The National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) Ushers -Displays Presented to the NACOG
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
The Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship’s (CAMF) – Fall Unity Service Musical Extravaganza at Langley Avenue Church of God
National Voter Registration Day
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrated the Birthday of Sis. Jessye Payne!
Grandparents Day Celebrated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October<\/strong>
Celebrated Pastor Cynthia Thomas’ Birthday 
Celebrated 3 years of weekly live streaming virtual worship services
Pastors Appreciation Month
Deacons Day
Baptism Service held at Langley Ave Church of God
Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
National Association of the Church of God 24 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Baby Dedication Service – Babies Keno Karter Stokes and Brayden Chance Woodard
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\n

November<\/strong>
Celebrated Pastor Cynthia Thomas\u2019 Twelfth Pastoral Anniversary and Pastor Appreciation Day – Dr. Marcus Campbell of Evanston, IL was the Guest Speaker
Celebrated Thanksgiving Day
Project Care’s November Community Giveaway Day
November was observed as Native American Heritage Month
Observed World Kindness Day
The Giving Group is collecting adult male and female winter garments.
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).
Veteran’s Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – November 28
Celebration of Life service for Mother Peggy Sheppard
Thanksgiving Food Baskets Distributed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December<\/strong>
Project Care Christmas Community Food Give-A-Way and gift cards
Celebrated with South Suburban Church of God’s Annual Christmas Skit and Concert
Langley Women’s Ministry for a Holiday Luncheon at S2 Grill at 8734 S. Stony Island, in Chicago.
Celebrated Christmas Day
National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC) was held in Houston, Texas. 
Retiring Trustees Celebrated: Bro. Marlon Jenkins, Chairperson; Sis. Patricia Sandy Payne; Sis. Vanessa Weatherly, and Sis. Iranell Spann.
The Langley Avenue Church of God Children & Teen Ministries Presented “It Happened O<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n