{"id":14087,"date":"2025-01-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=14087"},"modified":"2026-01-11T00:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:40:09","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-january-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2025\/01\/12\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-january-12-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements – January 12, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the Langley Avenue Church of God Website!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Virtual Worship Service will begin at 11:00 AM. (CDT).<\/strong>
You can view the livestream service on our website<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, or YouTube<\/a> Channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Theme: Seeing His Glory! \u201cAnd we beheld His glory\u2026full of grace & truth.\u201d John 1:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Langley\u2019s In-Person Worship Services
<\/strong>You are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person. 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

Langley 40-Day Season of Fasting and Praying<\/strong>
January 6-February 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please make every effort to join a prayer-line call once each week during this time.
We are joining together to hear from the Lord concerning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Unsaved loved ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Our church upgrades projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Physical healing for Langley members and their families<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Provisions for Langley members (jobs, homes, finances)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Needs of those in our church community<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Victory for unresolved legal issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Our nation\u2019s challenges and the world turmoil<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Do You Need Prayer?
    Join Langley\u2019s Prayer Line\u2026<\/strong>The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley Avenue COG ministers and prayer team members. Call in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs. Let us shelter under the mighty wings of God.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Note the available day and time for prayer:<\/strong>
    Monday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 12:15 PM \u2013 12:45 PM
    Wednesday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 11:15 PM -12 Noon
    Friday prayer<\/strong> 6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM

    Langley\u2019s Prayer Line:<\/strong>
    1-267-807-9495<\/strong>
    Access code: 471-150-100#<\/strong>

    Ways to Give<\/a><\/strong>
    Postal Mail<\/strong>\u2013 Langley Avenue Church of God, 710 E. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60637
    Zelle<\/strong> \u2013 langleycog@att.net

    A New Mindset for the New Year<\/strong>*
    What are you asking God to do in your life in the coming year? I\u2019m sure there are many possible answers to this question. But let me suggest that one of the most important things you need from God is a new mind<\/em>. How? Click     here<\/a>.

    Your Mindset Matters: Unlocking God\u2019s Promises<\/strong>**
    Have you ever wondered if something is holding you back from experiencing the promises of God?     Click here<\/a> to read about the promises of God and how to experience them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    General Information:<\/u><\/strong>
    Free Covid Test<\/strong>. Americans can once again order free at-home     COVID.gov\/tests<\/a> from the federal government ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season. Four tests will be shipped free by USPS, starting September 30.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    New Members Class of 2023 and leaders<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    Announcements:<\/u><\/strong>
    Four New Members have completed the 2024 Fall\/Winter New Member Class<\/strong>. They will receive their certificates of completion on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Thank God for their commitment to Him, to service, and to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please complete this form to request your annual Giving Statement. <\/strong>Click the link  https:\/\/forms.gle\/Gdo5HHXuXpDSd4ai6<\/a>  This form will close Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Women\u2019s Ministry<\/strong>: During the Langley Avenue Church of God\u2019s \u201cFORTY DAY FAST,\u201d we are encouraging the following for the \u201cFast\u201d and during the entire year of 2025. Obtain a \u201cGive It To God\u201d Box from an Usher.  The box is filled with blank slips of paper and a pen\/pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Write your first name only on 15 or more of the slips of paper.  Give your slip(s) to \/and receive slip(s) from Langley women before and after service on Sunday, January 6, 2025. Place the slips you receive in your Box. Each day of the Fast, select a name from your Box, say the name and pray for your fellow sister in Christ during the Fast and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Year In Review<\/strong>
    To view the Langley Avenue Church of God 2024 Year In Review<\/strong> click     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Today we honor a Woman of Excellence: The Secretary of the National Association of the Church of God (NACOG)! Congratulations to Pastor Cynthia Thomas <\/strong>who is stepping down as the Secretary of the NACOG. Pastor Cynthia has faithfully served as the National Secretary for more than 20 years and Secretary of the General Assembly under three extraordinary presiding elders: Bishop Robert Davis, Dr. Miki Merritt, and Rev. Clifton McDowell. 1 Peter 4:10 says, \u201cEach one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God\u2019s grace in its various forms.\u201d<\/em>  Thank you for serving and sharing your gifts with the members of the association. Thank you for the many years of service to the NACOG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also acknowledge our Presiding Elder, Rev. Clifton McDowell, who will also step down from the NACOG. <\/strong>As he concludes his tenure as our Presiding Elder, following six years as Vice Presiding Elder and many years as our Leadership Development Officer, he is filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve this extraordinary national church family. We thank him for his service to our organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Congratulations to Austin Parks, who recently graduated from the University of St. Francis with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing.<\/strong> Recently, Austin was the student body speaker at his pinning and graduation ceremony. We are very proud of you! Congratulations on your outstanding achievements!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Save The Date:<\/strong>
    Celebrate the birthday<\/strong> of our beloved Pastor Mario Jenkins, Associate Pastor on Sunday, February 2, 2025. More information to come.

    National Association Seniors Ministry invite you to a\u00a0Senior Prayer Gathering<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0When<\/strong>: Every 3rd Saturday;\u00a0Time<\/strong>: 6pm CST;\u00a0How<\/strong>: Dial 605-313-5874 | Access Code: 738066#; We invite special speakers to participate each month. Join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    National Association of the Church of God <\/em><\/strong>(NACOG) MidYear Retreat 2025<\/strong>; When<\/strong>: March 4-6, 2025; Where<\/strong>: Charlotte, NC; Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    National Association of the Church of God 2025 Camp Meeting <\/strong>will take place July 27 \u2013 August 3, 2025 on Zion\u2019s Hill in West Middlesex, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    National Association News:<\/u><\/strong>
    A Call to Prayer <\/strong>every Sunday morning for our local youth ministry and the leadership and direction of the National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC).     View the Presiding Elder Clifton McDowell\u2019s<\/a> appeal to pray for NIYC as they plan for the next convention in 2025. Get involved and participate as we live out Psalms 78:4 and Joel 1.

    NIYC\u2019s call to action<\/a><\/strong> asks that you 1.<\/strong> stay connected<\/a>, 2. <\/strong>pray and 3. <\/strong>share your suggestions and comments at niyc.org\/contact<\/strong><\/a> as they plan for the 2025 Convention. This is the time to share your innovative thoughts. Think Big!

    Credits:<\/u><\/strong>
    Unsplash<\/strong>
    Langley Members<\/strong>
    National Association of the Church of God (NACOG)<\/em><\/strong>
    *    A New Mindset for the New Year<\/a><\/strong>
    **    Your Mindset Matters: Unlocking God\u2019s Promises<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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