{"id":7871,"date":"2021-03-07T10:10:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=7871"},"modified":"2021-03-07T10:41:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:41:47","slug":"weekly-sermon-march-7-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2021\/03\/07\/weekly-sermon-march-7-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Sermon – March 7, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to our Virtual\u00a0Worship Service
\nSunday, March 7, 2021
\n11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2021 Theme: Serving the Lord with Joy
\nNehemiah 8:10b
\n<\/strong>For scripture translations, click here.
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Sunday School Lesson,* review, and prayer
\n<\/strong>by Deacon George Hillman
\nMoses: Prophet of Deliverance,<\/a> Deuteronomy 18:15-22<\/p>\n

Worship Music:
\n<\/strong>Daily I Will Worship Thee <\/a>– <\/i>NACOG-First Church of God Columbus, OH<\/em>, (pre-recorded) **
\n<\/strong>Down At the Cross<\/a><\/i>\u2013 Pastor Mario Jenkins & The Langley Choir, (pre-recorded)
\nAlpha & Omega<\/a> \u2013 <\/i>The Colbert Sisters, (pre-recorded)<\/p>\n

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Sermonette and Communion:<\/strong> Prayer Laws of Faith!<\/a>, Mark 11:23-24
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Pastor Cynthia Thomas
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Announcements:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

March is Women’s History Month<\/em><\/strong>. Let’s celebrate the women in our lives. They deserve the love and support.<\/p>\n

Find a Covid-19 vaccine<\/strong> for you or a loved one here<\/a>. Click the link for more information.\u00a0 The data on the website auto refreshes every minute.<\/p>\n

For Highlights of the MidYear Retreat<\/strong>, Stay Tuned Next Sunday!<\/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

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Reflections:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In March 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring Women\u2019s History Week<\/em> to align with\u00a0International Women\u2019s Day\u00a0(March 8th) which has been recognized across the world since March 1911. The following year, on August 4, 1981, the U.S. Congress established Women\u2019s History Week<\/em> as a federally recognized commemoration of the accomplishments, perspectives, and experiences of women in the United States. \u00a0This week became a month-long celebration in 1987 when Congress passed\u00a0Public Law 100-9\u00a0and then passed subsequent resolutions requesting that the U.S. President make an annual declaration. Since 1995, each\u00a0U.S.\u00a0President has declared\u00a0March to be\u00a0Women\u2019s History Month. ***<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>In celebration of Women’s History Month<\/em><\/strong> during March 2021, we will offer inspirational stories of love and hope from a variety of women; quotes from inspiring women; and communication\u00a0 of God’s steadfast love. We hope these messages will inspire and uplift you throughout this month and year!<\/p>\n

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 \u2014Maya Angelou<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCharacter cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.<\/em>\u201d –-Helen Keller<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0****<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. \u2026 It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.<\/em>“–\u00a0Ruth Bader Ginsburg<\/strong><\/p>\n

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.<\/em>“ —Michelle Obama<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Women are leaders everywhere you look\u2014from the CEO who runs a Fortune 500 company to the housewife who raises her children and heads her household. Our country was built by strong women, and we will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes.<\/em>”\u00a0—Nancy Pelosi *****<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Facing Trials with Grace<\/b><\/p>\n

Proverbs 31:25-26 says: “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Women are known to take care of their families and loved ones. They speak wisdom to all who will listen. Women do this with dignity and grace. They are not afraid to step out on faith. Women have had some phenomenal female leaders to follow. Although there are many, we will focus on just a few each week.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo one thing every day that scares you,\u201d wrote\u00a0Eleanor Roosevelt\u00a0<\/strong>(1884 \u2013 1962).<\/b>\u00a0She had a lot to choose from, as her life was full of challenges. At a young age, Eleanor lost both of her parents and brother, and later was saddled with a slew of personal difficulties. As the longest serving First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, she was also one of the most public, often delivering Franklin\u2019s speeches, holding press conferences and appearing at campaign events, especially after he was paralyzed in 1921.\u00a0 An outspoken force in the White House, Eleanor used all fingers of the media\u2014radio,\u00a0magazines, newspapers\u2014to disseminate her opinions on certain issues, especially concerning civil rights and the role of women in the workplace. Her obituary in\u00a0The New York Times<\/i>\u00a0called her “the object of almost universal respect.” Eleanor inspires us to bravely tackle issues that matter to us, and to navigate through life\u2019s trials and hardships with gracefulness and tenacity (Borchard, 2019).<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>Proverbs 31:30
\n<\/strong>“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised<\/em>.”<\/div>\n
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\nThe Good News:\u00a0<\/strong>No matter what you look like or what you possess in the physical, your commitment to the Lord is what truly matters in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Psalm 46:5
\n<\/strong>“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.<\/em>“<\/div>\n
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\nThe Good News:<\/strong>\u00a0God is always with his children, even in the most difficult of times, He is there to support us and bring us strength for each new day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nStay prayerful and read the following daily:
\n<\/strong>Psalm 139:14
\nProverbs 14:1
\nProverbs 31:10-20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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

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

Credits:
\n<\/strong>*Bridges Connecting God\u2019s Word to Life; Adult Student Guide; Spring 2021; Warner Press, Inc.
\n**National Association of the Church of God (NACOG), West Middlesex, Pa., 2020 – First Church of God Columbus, OH.
\n<\/em>***Women’s History in the United States [A Teacher’s Guide]. https:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/teachers-guides\/womens-history-united-states
\n****https:\/\/www.coburgbanks.co.uk\/blog\/friday-funnies\/50-inspirational-women\/
\n*****https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/culture\/features\/a4056\/empowering-female-quotes\/
\nBorchard, T. (3\/26\/19). Six Women Who Inspire Us Today.
\nhttps:\/\/www.guideposts.org\/inspiration\/inspiring-stories\/motivational-stories\/6-women-who-inspire-us-today
\nAll photos from UnSplash.<\/p>\n

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