{"id":15169,"date":"2025-12-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=15169"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:07:03","slug":"weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-december-7-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2025\/12\/07\/weekly-virtual-worship-service-and-announcements-december-7-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Virtual Worship Service and Announcements \u2013 December 7, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today, Langley’s in-person Sunday School and Worship Service have been cancelled, due to inclement weather.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will meet you next Sunday for another day of worship, and fellowship with one another. Stay safe. Feel free to view our previous live-stream worship services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can view past livestream services on our website<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, or YouTube<\/a> Channel<\/strong>.

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

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>\u00a06:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 12:15 PM \u2013 12:45 PM
Wednesday prayer<\/strong>\u00a06:15 AM \u2013 6:45 AM and 11:15 PM -12 Noon
Friday prayer<\/strong>\u00a06:15 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>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0langleycog@att.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.  Teleconference only. Fellowship 7:00 -7:15 p.m.
Call: 1-712-832-7000, Access code: 7041808#<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Real Message of Christmas for Christians<\/strong>*
The real Christmas message goes far deeper. It heralds the entrance of God into human history. It is Heaven descending to Earth. It is as though a trumpeter had taken his stand upon the turrets of time and announced to a despairing, hopeless, and frustrated world the coming of the Prince of Peace. It answers all the great questions that plague the human race at this hour. The Christmas message is relevant, revolutionary, and reassuring to us today. I believe it can be summed up in three words: a cradle, a cross, and a crown.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On that first Christmas night, the Bible tells us about the angel coming to those fearful shepherds and saying, \u201cFear not, I bring you good news\u201d (Luke 2). This is the true meaning of Christmas\u2014the Good News\u2014that God sent His only Son to Earth to save people from their sins. Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream\u2014it is a glorious reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announcements<\/strong>:
The family of Sis. Karita Thomas extends their appreciation and gratitude<\/strong> for your thoughts, prayers, and kindness during the passing of Sis. Karita. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers. Sis. Karita will be missed!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lincoln Park Zoolights<\/em> – November 21 \u2013 January 4, 2026<\/strong>. Millions of twinkling lights, live ice carving, and an all new \u201cZooltide\u201d light show await you at Zoolights presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd. Tickets are limited and start at $7. For additional information and to book your visit, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save the Dates<\/strong>:
The South Suburban Church of God’s Ministry Team presents “The Joyful Praises Celebrating the King of Glory:<\/em><\/strong> A Christmas Concert & Skit on Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 PM. Church address: 1340 183rd St, Homewood, IL<\/strong>. Our Associate Pastor Mario Jenkins and his beautiful wife, Minister Michele Jenkins are members of the cast. Let’s support our own!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covenant Faith\u2019s Hallelujah Black Tie Christmas Gala<\/strong>
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3-8 pm. Held at the DoubleTree Banquet Room, Alsip, Illinois
Adult $60 | Children $30. For ticket information call Sis Barbara Smith 312-882-5506<\/p>\n\n\n

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2025 Born to Die Cantata: A Glen Burleigh Christmas Presentation<\/strong><\/em> by Minister Tony Fisher:
Sunday, TODAY- December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM<\/strong>
Wesley United Methodist Church
201 East 95th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 PM<\/strong>
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
1259 West 111th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60643<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the T-shirt Sundays!<\/strong>
When:\u00a0<\/strong>Every 5th<\/sup>\u00a0Sunday during our worship service
(Next 5th Sunday is 11\/30\/25)
What to Wear:<\/strong>\u00a0Inspirational T-shirts
For more information, see Aundrea Jenkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Association News<\/strong>:
National Inspirational Youth Convention (NIYC)<\/strong> 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 and will close on December 30th at 10:00pm (EST). Visit this link<\/a>, for more detailed information. Pray, Plan and get ready for a grand celebration in New Orleans. A bus is available, leaving Chicago for New Orleans. For more information to sponsor a young person, see Min. Micole Jenkins. Watch the latest video<\/a> by NIYC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Join the National Association of the Women of the Church of God on the First Monday Prayer<\/strong> call. This live prayer call takes place the first Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm (CST). Zoom call information: (929) 205-6099. Meeting ID: 206 077 5452.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mid-Year Leadership Conference<\/strong>
Attend the 2026 Mid-Year Leadership Conference, will be held in Jacksonville, Fl. (March 3-5, 2026), a transformative gathering designed for leaders and emerging leaders in both the Church and the Marketplace. This annual event serves as a catalytic space for equipping, empowering, and engaging those who are called to lead with excellence, integrity, and Kingdom purpose. The theme this year is \u201cChosen Generation\u201d (1 Peter 2:9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join leaders from across the nation for two days of powerful worship, insightful teaching, and meaningful connection. Whether you serve in the pulpit, the boardroom, or the community, this conference will strengthen your leadership, deepen your faith, and renew your vision for Kingdom impact. Registration is now open. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credits:<\/strong>
*The Real Message of Christmas for Christians<\/a><\/strong>
Langley members<\/strong>
Unsplash<\/strong><\/p>\n