{"id":14870,"date":"2025-09-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=14870"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:08:45","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-september-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2025\/09\/28\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-september-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements &#8211; September 28, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/church-conference-1-Made-with-PosterMyWall-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"582\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/church-conference-1-Made-with-PosterMyWall-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14865\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6466666666666666;width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/church-conference-1-Made-with-PosterMyWall-2.jpeg 582w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/church-conference-1-Made-with-PosterMyWall-2-194x300.jpeg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Virtual Worship Service will begin at 11:00 AM. (CDT).<\/strong><br><strong>You can view the livestream service on our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/langleyavenuechurch\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LangleycogOrg6159\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>&nbsp;Channel<\/strong>.<br><strong><em><br><\/em>2025 Theme: Seeing His Glory! \u201cAnd we beheld His glory\u2026full of grace &amp; truth.\u201d John 1:14<\/strong><br><br><strong>It&#8217;s Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship (CAMF) Conference Weekend! <\/strong>You&#8217;ve invited to join us during morning worship service and the closing CAMF worship service and conference at 3:30 PM with guest speaker, Rev. Steve Terry. Rev. Terry is the lead pastor of New Grace, Ft Wayne, Indiana. CAMF Theme: &#8220;We Are One&#8221; John 17:21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Langley\u2019s In-Person Worship Services<br><\/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<p><strong>Do You Need Prayer?<br>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\n<p><strong>Note the available day and time for prayer:<\/strong><br><strong>Monday prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 12:15 PM \u2013 12:45 PM<br><strong>Wednesday prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 11:15 PM -12 Noon<br><strong>Friday prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;6:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM<br><br><strong>Langley\u2019s Prayer Line:<\/strong><br><strong>1-267-807-9495<\/strong><br><strong>Access code: 471-150-100#<\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/giving\/\">Ways to Give<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Postal Mail<\/strong>\u2013 Langley Avenue Church of God, 710 E. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60637<br><strong>Zelle<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;langleycog@att.net<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14882\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-39DFE99E-D022-4ACC-9E67-B185E07DA569.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14883\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:280px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/activitymore-A2272291-FEE2-45CA-BF0A-FD49C50BF7B5.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Announcements<\/strong><br><strong>Thank you<\/strong> to Pastor Cynthia Thomas for facilitating the CAMF workshop &#8220;Planning with Purpose: Preparing for Life&#8217;s Final Chapter&#8221; We extend our thanks to the panel guests Dondieneita Simmons, Linda Mitchell and Debbie Parks for a timely and informative information.  We are grateful for the participation of several churches that were represented, our church family and guests.<br> <br><strong>Bible Study<\/strong>\u00a0resumes Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7 00 PM. We look forward to being together again for great learning, conversations and sharing. \u00a0Teleconference only. Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m.<br>1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-12.30.04%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-12.30.04%E2%80%AFPM-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14775\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.708984375;width:393px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the calendar to zoom in.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=what+does+the+fall+season+represent+spiritually&amp;rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS817US832&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\">What does Fall season represent spiritually<\/a><strong>?<\/strong>&nbsp;*<br><strong>AI Overview<\/strong>: Spiritually, fall signifies&nbsp;transformation, gratitude, and the act of letting go.&nbsp;It is a time for spiritual reflection, evaluating life\u2019s cycles of growth and decay, giving thanks for abundance, and recognizing the impermanence of things.&nbsp;The season encourages a transition from outward activity to inner contemplation, preparing for renewal and new beginnings.<br><br><strong>Spiritual Practices for Fall<\/strong><br><strong>In September,<\/strong>&nbsp;try journaling as a spiritual practice. Here is a calendar of topics to write about each day. Count your blessings and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mindful Meditation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Engage in meditation to acknowledge the season\u2019s natural cycles and reflect on your personal spiritual journey.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rituals of Letting Go:<\/strong>&nbsp;Create rituals to consciously release attachments and negative energies, similar to nature\u2019s shedding of leaves.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expressing Gratitude:<\/strong>&nbsp;Practice thankfulness for past blessings, fostering a spirit of abundance and appreciation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inner Contemplation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use the quiet of autumn to evaluate your life, understand your changing priorities, and surrender to spiritual transformation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community and Connection:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gather with loved ones to share stories, hold ancestral rituals, and build strong, supportive relationships.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14881\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7021484375;width:255px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM-1078x1536.jpg 1078w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-10.03.20\u202fPM.jpg 1289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Save the Dates:<\/strong><br>Make plans on October 4th, 10 AM &#8211; 12 PM to support the Black owned largest <strong>Living Fresh Market<\/strong> located at 7520 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, Illinois. Let&#8217;s support our black own business before they go out of business.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the T-shirt Sundays!<\/strong><br><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>Every 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Sunday during our worship service (Next 5th Sunday is 11\/30)<br><strong>What to Wear:<\/strong>&nbsp;Inspirational T-shirts<br>For more information, see Aundrea Jenkins.<br><br>The Langley&nbsp;Women\u2019s Ministry will sponsor a&nbsp;<strong>Barter\/Giveaway on Saturday, October 11th.&nbsp;<\/strong>Bring your gently used items \u2013 clothing, appliances, or whatever you would care to donate to the occasion so that others may be blessed.. The event will take place in the lower level at Langley Ave, 10:00 AM \u2013 12 Noon. For more information, See Sis. N. McGee and Dr. C. Stringfellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTruly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.\u201d&nbsp; Matt 25:40&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2024-11-06-at-5.36.16-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"754\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2024-11-06-at-5.36.16-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13770\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4612403100775193;width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2024-11-06-at-5.36.16-PM.png 754w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2024-11-06-at-5.36.16-PM-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>(NEW DATE) You\u2019re&nbsp;invited to honor and celebrate the&nbsp;<strong>13th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Cynthia Thomas<\/strong>&nbsp;on Sunday, November 2, 2025. More&nbsp;information to&nbsp;come.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"498\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094-498x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14894\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.486328125;width:302px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094-498x1024.jpg 498w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094-768x1580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094-746x1536.jpg 746w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0094.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>National Association News<\/strong>:<br><strong>National&nbsp;Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC)<\/strong>&nbsp;registration is open. Make sure to register today! The NIYC Advisory Council is proud to announce the convention will take place December 27-31, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. Registration is open now! Visit&nbsp;this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niyc.org\/\">link<\/a>, for more detailed information. Pray, Plan and get ready for a grand celebration in New Orleans. Buses are available and will leave Chicago for New Orleans.&nbsp;<strong>For more information to sponsor&nbsp;a young person, see Min. Micole Jenkins.<\/strong> <strong>Watch the latest video by NIYC:<\/strong><br>https:\/\/youtu.be\/W_peh4NiMy8?list=TLGGgES6GzkO4iwyNzA5MjAyNQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Association Seniors<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Ministry<\/strong>&nbsp;invite you to a&nbsp;<strong>Senior Prayer Gathering<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>When<\/strong>: Every 3rd Saturday;&nbsp;<strong>Time<\/strong>: 6pm CST;&nbsp;<strong>How<\/strong>: Dial 605-313-5874 | Access Code: 738066#; We invite special speakers to participate each month. Join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Credits:<\/strong><br><strong>Langley members<\/strong><br><strong>Unsplash<\/strong><br>* What does the Fall Season Represent Spiritually.<\/p>\n<script>;<\/script><script>;<\/script><div id=\"themify_builder_content-14870\" data-postid=\"14870\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-14870 themify_builder themify_builder_front\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/themify_builder_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Virtual Worship Service will begin at 11:00 AM. (CDT).You can view the livestream service on our&nbsp;website,&nbsp;Facebook, or&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;Channel.2025 Theme: Seeing His Glory! \u201cAnd we beheld His glory\u2026full of grace &amp; truth.\u201d John 1:14 It&#8217;s Chicagoland Area Ministers Fellowship (CAMF) Conference Weekend! 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