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Photo by Josh Hild, Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Welcome to our Virtual\u00a0Worship Service
\nSunday, February 21, 2021
\n11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2021 Theme: Serving the Lord with Joy
\nNehemiah 8:10b
\nFor scripture translations, click here
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Sunday School Lesson* review and prayer
\n<\/strong>by Deacon George Hillman
\nPriscilla: Called to Minister<\/a>, Acts 18:1-3, 18-21, 24-26; Romans 16:3-4; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19<\/p>\n

Worship Music:
\n<\/strong>Thank You, Thank You<\/a> – <\/i>Celebration COG, Columbia, MD., NACOG* 2020 Virtual\u00a0<\/i>Campmeeting\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/strong>God Is<\/a><\/i>\u2013 Langley Choir, (pre-recorded)
\nSound of Praise<\/a> \u2013 \u00a0<\/i>First Church of God – Columbus, Ohio, NACOG 2020 Virtual Campmeeting<\/p>\n

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Sermonette:<\/strong> Positioned for Real Protection<\/a>, Genesis 7: 1,4-5,18,23-24
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Pastor Cynthia Thomas<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


\nAnnouncements:
\n\"\"Save the Date for the 2021 NACOG Virtual Mid-Year Retreat, March 2-4th
\n<\/strong>Registration is required for each webinar.\u00a0 Click here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to download the retreat schedule and to register. Evening Worship services are free. All are welcomed. Viewable on YouTube…NACOGTV<\/p>\n

All-Church Time of Consecration, Fasting and Special Prayer
\nJanuary 11-March 31, 2021
\n<\/strong>Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/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

Reflections:
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Photo by Logan Weaver, Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

In celebration of Black History Month<\/strong> during February 2021, we will offer quotes of inspiration, hope and love from a variety of people throughout our history and the next generation.\u00a0 We hope the messages will uplift you throughout the year. Know that we make history 365 days a year and inspiration can be found in serving the Lord.<\/p>\n

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For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. \u2014from \u201cThe Hill We Climb\u201d by Amanda Gorman<\/strong>, 2021 Inaugural Poet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. – Cicely Tyson<\/strong><\/p>\n

May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears. – Nelson Mandela<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q:<\/strong> How is Social Justice and Black Lives Matter affecting your life today? R:<\/strong> My name is Austin and social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement has affected me greatly. Before 2016 I was completely oblivious to how this world treated black people. But now I see that I have to be mindful of the way I act and present myself accordingly to avoid conflict with evil spirited people. As negative as social media may be sometimes, it\u2019s helped by keeping me informed and up to date on current issues going on in my community. What people don\u2019t understand about the Black Lives Matter movement is that it\u2019s not meant to sound as if we are superior or better than everyone else. Of course all lives matter but we just want to let people know that our lives matter as well. In the end God doesn\u2019t care about the color of our skin but he cares about the fruit of our spirit. Hopefully one day everyone can come together in unity and see past race and just love one another. —Austin P.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>Our History<\/strong> is a six-part video, narrated by Rev.\u00a0Dr. James Massey, Jr and Overview by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Sanders.\u00a0 From \u201cWho We Are\u201d to “Next Moves: Observations to Recommendations” you can learn more about the history of the National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) located in West Middlesex, Penn.\u00a0Watch the videos here\u00a0https:\/\/www.nacog.com\/history
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\n<\/em>The Black Church: This is our Story, This is our Song\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is a two-part series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr.\u00a0 The film tells the story of the roots of Black religion, from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the ways enslaved Africans preserved and adopted faith practices from slavery to emancipation.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Watch the series on your local WTTW station or\u00a0the entire two-part series of The Black Church here\u00a0https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/<\/a>
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\nPsalm 46:10 (NIV)
\n<\/strong>\u201cBe still, and know that I am God;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>I will be exalted\u00a0among the nations,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>I will be exalted in the earth.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nehemiah 8:10b (GNB)<\/strong>
\n“Today is holy to our Lord, so don’t be sad. The joy that the LORD gives you will make you strong.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Stay prayerful and read the following daily:<\/strong>
\nPsalm 23:4
\nMatthew 6:25-34
\nIsaiah 41:10<\/p>\n

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Photo by Marc A. Sporys on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Prayer Lines Are Open For You:
\n<\/strong>The Langley Prayer Line is staffed by Langley ministers and prayer team members.
\nMonday and Friday<\/strong>: 6:15-6:45 am; 12:15-12:45 pm; 8:15-8:45 pm
\nWednesday<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n


\nLangley\u2019s Prayer Line:
\n1-515-604-9094
\nAccess code: 471-150-100<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Bridges Connecting God’s Word to Life; Adult Student Guide; Winter 2020-21; Warner Press, Inc.
\n*NACOG – National Association of the Church of God, West Middlesex, Pa.<\/p>\n

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