{"id":7049,"date":"2020-12-13T10:14:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T16:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=7049"},"modified":"2020-12-13T09:55:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-13T15:55:41","slug":"weekly-sermon-december-13-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2020\/12\/13\/weekly-sermon-december-13-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Sermon – December 13 – 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo by Tai\u2019s captured on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Welcome to our <\/strong>Worship Service Online
\n<\/strong>Third Sunday of Advent
\n<\/strong>Sunday, December 13, 2020<\/strong>
\n11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013 James 1:17<\/p>\n

Prayer Meditation:<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus is Born<\/em><\/a>, Deacon Bertram Pitts, Jr.
\nWorship Music:
\n<\/strong>Angels We Have Heard on High<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>(Audio) \u2013Langley Praise Team
\nThe Son of God<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>(Audio) \u2013 Langley Praise Team<\/p>\n

Sermonette:<\/strong> Word Of Power<\/em><\/a>, Isaiah 55:10-11.
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Pastor Cynthia Thomas<\/p>\n

\"\"Ways to Celebrate Christmas During the Pandemic:
\n<\/strong>1.\u00a0 Give to a local charity or organization.
\n2.\u00a0 Provide assistance to a family in need.
\n3.\u00a0 Share an old tradition with a family member or friend.
\n4.\u00a0 Start a new tradition with your family or friend.
\n5.\u00a0 Perform an act of kindness once a week, daily, or each month.
\n6.\u00a0 Dress to the nines. Even though you should not have guest for dinner, dress like you will.
\n7.\u00a0 Go for a nice drive, with your coffee, and check out the decorated homes.
\n8.\u00a0 Create crafty Christmas cards to send\u00a0to others with messages of love and inspiration.
\n9.\u00a0 Learn about Christmas traditions in other countries\/cultures. Explore online.
\n10. Celebrate Christmas Day with family and friends, via Zoom or another social media outlet.<\/p>\n

Tithes & Offerings:\u00a0<\/strong>At this time, we are asking that you give your tithes and offerings through Bill Pay only. Please do not mail or drop off your tithes and offering. Bill Pay can be set up through your bank (please call, go online, or visit your bank to establish this payment system). Thank you!<\/p>\n

\"\"Reflection:\u00a0<\/strong>The message of Christmas is that where there is\u00a0hope, love, light and life, the plan and\u00a0purpose\u00a0of God will reach.\u00a0What message do you get from Christmas? Some believe that it is a time of family, food, and sharing gifts. Others believe it is the time to reflect on your blessings and to be a blessing to someone else. Rick Warren states Christmas is a time to have \u201cPeace with God, peace with others, and peace in your own heart.\u201d Think about the message of Christmas that you share with your loved ones.<\/p>\n

Isaiah 7:14 (KJV)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>
\n“<\/em>Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u201cFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.\u201d
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Luke 2:7 (KJV)
\n<\/strong>“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Luke 2:8-9 (KJV)<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnd there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Stay prayerful and read the following daily:<\/strong>
\nMatthew 1:20
\nMatthew 1:23
\nMatthew 2:1-2
\nLuke 1:30-31<\/p>\n

\"\"Prayer Line:
\n<\/strong>The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley ministers and prayer team members.
\nMonday and Friday<\/strong> Hours: 6:15-6:45 am; 12:15-12:45 pm; 8:15-8:45 pm
\nWednesday<\/strong> Hours: 6:15-6:45 am, 11:15-12:00 noon
\nCall in with prayer requests, to connect, to pray together and for any other needs.
\nLet us shelter under the mighty wings of God.
\nLangley\u2019s Prayer Line:
\n<\/strong>1-515-604-9094
\n<\/strong>Access code: 471-150-100<\/strong><\/p>\n

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