{"id":14999,"date":"2025-11-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=14999"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:08:02","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-services-and-announcements-november-2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2025\/11\/02\/weekly-virtual-worship-services-and-announcements-november-2-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Services and Announcements &#8211; November 2, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Happy 13th Pastoral Anniversary, Reverend Cynthia Thomas!<\/strong><\/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\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15005\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-7DC50522-410D-4264-92AF-2A13DB818771.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\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>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=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15003\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/activitymore-8343C755-1E2F-4B28-B627-3F619CE1748F.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>A Special Message To Our Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Thomas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We are incredibly grateful for your 13 years of service, Pastor Cynthia! Your long-term commitment to the Langley Avenue Church of God, and its members, is truly inspiring. You have led us through good times and bad, offering guidance, support, and a listening ear whenever needed. You are an amazing pastor!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Your impact on our spiritual growth and well-being cannot be measured.&nbsp; In Hebrews 13:17, it says&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thank you for being a joyful and dedicated leader, always watching over us and guiding us closer to God. Thank you for being just who you ARE!<\/em><\/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\/10\/IMG_9592.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"816\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592-816x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15018\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.796875;width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592-816x1024.jpg 816w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592-1225x1536.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9592.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Announcements<\/strong><br>Today we honor and celebrate Reverend Cynthia Thomas on her&nbsp;<strong>13th Pastoral Anniversary.<\/strong> Our special guest speaker is Reverend DeAnna Gibson, an Ordained Minister of the Church of God Ministries. Her home church is the First Church of God in Gary, IN. We anticipate a special word from the Lord!<br><br>The <strong>Month of November<\/strong> is known for Thanksgiving and Election Day. It also marks the transition into winter in the Northern Hemisphere and is the month for various observances, such as Native American Heritage Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the start of Advent in some Christian traditions.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>McDonald&#8217;s Corporate<\/strong> <strong>2025 Turkey Giveaway<\/strong>. Starting November 11th @ 8:00 AM (5015 W. Madison, Chicago, IL), November 12th @ 8:00 AM (600 E. 115th Street), November 13th @ 8:00 AM (1637 W. 95th Street).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway<\/strong>. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM until supplies last! Location: 006th District Police Station Parking Lot &#8211; 7806 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL. No Registration Required. See Handout for more details.<\/p>\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\/10\/IMG_9593.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"828\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593-828x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15019\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.80859375;width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593-828x1024.jpg 828w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593-768x950.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593-1242x1536.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9593.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bible Study<\/strong>. You are welcome to attend every Wednesday, at 7 00 PM. We look forward to being together for great learning, conversations and sharing. &nbsp;Teleconference only. Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m.<br>Call: 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.<\/strong> There is no statewide voting scheduled in Illinois this day.  Illinois holds its major general elections in November of even-numbered years. While there will be no federal or state elections, some local units of government have specific filing deadlines around that time. You can, however, still participate in prayer. ALL elections are crucial these days. It is our prayer that God will touch the hearts and minds of ALL who will vote on Tuesday. Now, more than ever, we must be very strategic in our voting selections.*<\/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\/10\/IMG_6989.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"432\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6989.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14934\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1338582677165354;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6989.jpg 432w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6989-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                           <strong>The Tabernacle<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Pastor Mario and the Men\u2019s ministry have studied&nbsp;<strong>\u201cThe Tabernacle of Moses\u201d.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you would like to learn more about this tent in the wilderness and its related activities, see Pastor Mario Jenkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong>&nbsp;to Pastor Cynthia Thomas for facilitating the CAMF workshop \u201cPlanning with Purpose: Preparing for Life\u2019s Final Chapter\u201d 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>Save the Dates<\/strong>:<br><strong>Paper Shredding Event, November 7, 2025<\/strong> (See enclosed flyer for details).<\/p>\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\/10\/IMG_9147.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9147-904x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8828125;width:440px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\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\/10\/IMG_9426.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"687\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426-687x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15012\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6708984375;width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426-687x1024.jpg 687w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426-768x1145.jpg 768w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426-1030x1536.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9426.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Mass Blackout, November 25th &#8211; December 2nd.<\/strong> This is anticipated to be the largest economic blackout protest in U.S. History! Prepare now for the moment&#8230;NO work (if you can abstain); No spending; No restaurants; No projects; No events; No Restaurants; No backing out!! To prevent &#8220;spike spending&#8221; before and after the blackout, we are asked that all participants purchase goods needed from community-owned stores and markets leading up to and after the dates. This helps with sustained impact. This coordinated national pushback is not being sponsored by the Langley Ave. Church of God.<br><br><strong>Join the T-shirt Sundays!<\/strong><br><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>Every 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Sunday during our worship service<br>(Next 5th Sunday is 11\/30\/25)<br><strong>What to Wear:<\/strong>&nbsp;Inspirational T-shirts<br>For more information, see Aundrea Jenkins<br><br><strong>Covenant Faith&#8217;s Hallelujah Black Tie Christmas Gala<\/strong><br>Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3-8 pm. Held at the DoubleTree Banquet Room, Alsip, Illinois<br>Adult $60 | Children $30. For ticket information call Sis Barbara Smith 312-882-5506<br><br><strong><em>2025 Born to Die Cantata: A Glen Burleigh Christmas Presentation<\/em><\/strong> by Minister Tony Fisher:<br><br><strong>Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM<\/strong><br>First Baptist Church of Chicago <br>935 East 50th Street<br>Chicago, Illinois 60615<br><br><strong>Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM<\/strong><br>Wesley United Methodist Church<br>201 East 95th Street<br>Chicago, Illinois 60619<br><br><strong>Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 PM<\/strong><br>Mount Calvary Baptist Church<br>1259 West 111th Street<br>Chicago, Illinois 60643<\/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:469px;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><strong>STAY TUNE for the Giving Ministry Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Coat Drive on Sunday, November 9, 2025.<\/strong>&nbsp;Coats will be delivered to the United African Organization. See Brunetta Williams and Vanessa Weatherly for more information.<\/p>\n\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>&nbsp;<strong>Watch the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W_peh4NiMy8?list=TLGGgES6GzkO4iwyNzA5MjAyNQ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W_peh4NiMy8?list=TLGGgES6GzkO4iwyNzA5MjAyNQ\">video<\/a> by NIYC:<\/strong><br><br><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><br><strong>Credits:<\/strong><br><strong>*AI Generated<\/strong><br><strong>Langley members<\/strong><br><strong>Unsplash<\/strong><br><strong>NIYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<script>;<\/script><script>;<\/script><script>;<\/script><div id=\"themify_builder_content-14999\" data-postid=\"14999\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-14999 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 Happy 13th Pastoral Anniversary, Reverend Cynthia Thomas! Langley\u2019s In-Person Worship ServicesYou are welcome to visit and worship with us in-person. 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