March 26th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning’s service will be a laity service.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Hymn: Holy, holy, holy                               #299

Lenten Reading

Hymn: Hail, our once-rejected Jesus (Duet)                               #353

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Heavenly Father, we come with praise and adoration to acknowledge You for every blessing You bring to our lives on a daily basis.  Just this morning, we have received from more than what we can ever keep track of.  We are so blessed that we are called the people of God and that we can worship together.  Thank you for this family of believers, that by Your grace, You have included all of us.  May our gathering with prayer and song, the reading of Your word and the message You have for us, only be to glorify You.  Amen.

Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty                                       #321

Hymn: Beneath the cross of Jesus                                                  #238

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      John 12:19-33

Sermon:   “The Glory of the Cross”

Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross                                  #231

Invitation to the Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication
Father, there is nothing we can ever have in life without You blessings us so abundantly.  You gave us food and shelter and You continue to do that.  You made us part of our families and Your church family.  Receive these gifts we offer to You today.  May it make a difference in the lives of those who so desperately need change and understanding.  May these gifts glorify You.  Amen.

The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
We thank You Heavenly Father for the glory of the cross that changed our lives.  Without that we would have been lost, but by Your grace, new life has changed us.  As we have journeyed through Lent and soon will come to the cross of Jesus, transform our lives even more.  We commit ourselves to You again.  May our response to everything You bless us with, truly be that our entire lives will be in Your service.

Father, we pray for people dear to us.  Be with …. and …. and …. Remind them of Your grace and healing power.
We continue to pray as Your Son taught us when we say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Hymn: And can it be that I should gain                                        #352

Benediction
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father and the companionship of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. The grace of Jesus Christ, our Lord, the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you, now and forevermore.  Amen.

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

 MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see his face, Know his grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

 Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Confirmation Vine Banner – (Hanging in the Chancel)
Symbolism: The base of the serpentine vine contains the work of the Holy Spirit. At confirmation, the dove renews the flame of faith that springs from the vessel containing the blue waters of baptism. The middle loop, the Christian continues to grow in their faith through communion (chalice & wafer) and extends to others the love of Christ (cross & hook equals fishers of men). The top portion, the Bible offers the promise of new life with God in heaven after death (Butterfly).

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

“To make the light of Jesus Christ shine upon our community.”

 

March 19th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome Rev. Lydia Bae who will be preaching for the call.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
My heart is steadfast O God.
We will sing and make music with our soul.
Awake, harp and lyre!
We will awaken the dawn.
I will praise You, Lord, among the nations;
We will sing of You among the peoples.
For great is Your love, higher than the heavens;
Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
Let Your glory be over all the earth.
O give thanks to the LORD, for the LORD is good;
God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Hymn: The Steadfast Love of the Lord                                                    #20

Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Holy God, Your power fills the universe with light and love. Your tender hand embraces those who are suffering and wounded. You welcome strangers and care for the lonely.
We are awed by the amazing magnitude of Your compassion. You welcome each of us and guide us to our eternal Promised Land through Christ. Our guide and our protector, as we gather today in Your holy house, meet us where we are. Speak to us in ways that we understand. Come to us, O God, in our time of worship.
Our Redeemer and Lord Jesus, renew and refresh us with Your gentle and selfless Spirit. We confess that we prefer our old lives; we nurture
grudges, and we are reluctant to welcome or forgive one another. In Your loving kindness, have mercy upon us and move among us so that we might live together with grace. And now as we confess our weaknesses and failures in our silent prayer, forgive our sins.

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer                                       #651

Lenten Liturgy

 Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      Joshua 3:1-8; 14-17 (Eleanor Mills)

Sermon:   “Step Out in Faith”

Hymn: He leadeth me                                                                                     #650

Invitation to the Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology

Hymn: Praise God from Whom all blessings flow                       #830

Prayer of Dedication
Lord God, we offer our gifts in thanksgiving for all the goodness you provide. Bless our gifts and our lives so that we become a source of goodness for others, in the name of Christ, our strength and our hope. Amen

The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Hymn: Blessed Assurance                                                                         #687

Benediction
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father and the companionship of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. The grace of Jesus Christ, our Lord, the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you, now and forevermore.  Amen.

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect, peace, Courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see his face, Know his grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Vote for the Call – March 19^th – Rev. Lydia Bae will be preaching for the Call today. A Vote for the Call by the LPC Congregation will immediately follow the Benediction.

Annual General Meeting – March 19^th – The AGM will take place today, after the preaching for the Call vote. The meeting will take place in the Hall; light snacks and refreshments will be served prior to the meeting. You can pick up a copy of the AGM Booklet in the Narthex.

Celebration of Life – A celebration of Life will be held at LPC, on March 25^th, for Norma Leith’s son, Kelly Archibald, at 2 PM. Reception to follow in the Hall downstairs.

Our prayers and thoughts are with Norma and her family during this time of loss.

“Give us now the assurance that though he has passed from our sight, he has not passed from Your care. Draw near to us in our sadness, bring blessing out of grief, and help us in our tears and pain to know Your standing alongside us and to experience your love and healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Banner “Behold the Lamb of God” – (Hanging on the Pulpit)
The violet background represents the sorrow and suffering of the Lenten season; repentance and remorse. The halo distinguishes the lamb as Christ. The Lamb of God was sacrificed on the cross for the forgiveness of all sins.

Date to Note: March 21^st – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

“To make the light of Jesus Christ shine upon our community.”

March 12th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning’s service will be delivered by members of Langley Presbyterian Church.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
Hymn: Take my life and let it be consecrated                              #637

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Gracious loving Father, we praise You for each day You grant to us, each day You are crowning us with love and compassion.  Sometimes it’s far above our understanding that You love us so much and that You never withhold Your blessings.  With this time of worship our prayer is that in all we do You will receive praise and glory through us.  All these things we pray knowing that You brought us together to bestow Your blessings upon us.  We praise and glorify Your holy name.  Amen.

Hymn: Praise my soul, the King of heaven                                    #407

 Hymn: The old rugged cross (See Hymn Bulletin)

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      Philippians 3:1-10

Sermon:   “Take Your Stand for Jesus”

Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus                                         #746

Invitation to the Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication
Heavenly Father, we bring to You our offering as just something small we return to You from the abundance we receive on a daily basis.  May what we offer continue to bring Your kingdom in the hearts of people.  All praise and thanks be Yours forevermore.  Amen.

The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Ask for prayer requests and then pray…
Father of all grace and compassion, we come in this moment to vow our commitment to You, Your Son Jesus Christ and Your Spirit of truth.  Yes, we take a stand for Jesus, not just in Lent but every day of our lives.  And this we do by taking the cost in consideration.  It means that we have to take up our crosses for Jesus.
Father, we bring before You people dear to us and ask that You will answer the situations of ….., ……, ….. and …..
Hear us when we continue the prayer Your Son taught us….

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Hymn: I have decided to follow Jesus                                           #570

Benediction

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see his face, Know his grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Daylight Savings Time – March 12^th – Make sure your clocks and watches are set one hour ahead.

Preach for the Call – March 19^th – Rev. Lydia Bae will Preach for the Call on Sunday, March 19^th, at 10 a.m. at LPC Church. A Vote for the Call by the LPC Congregation will immediately follow the Benediction of the LPC Service.

Annual General Meeting – March 19^th –The AGM will take place after the Preaching for the Call vote. The meeting will take place in the Hall; light snacks and refreshments will be served prior to the meeting.

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Banner – In Remembrance of Me – (Hanging at the back of the Nave)

The bread and the chalice are symbols of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The loaf of bread symbolizes the one body of Christ from which we are all fed. The cup of wine symbolizes the blood of Christ that gives us new life. The colour of the worshiper’s robe is blue, the colour of hope for eternal life in Heaven.

The empty cross represents the universal salvation offered by the resurrected Christ.

 

 

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

“To make the light of Jesus Christ shine upon our community.”

 

March 5th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome Rev. Robin Ross to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:                              Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From whence does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not smite you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil;
He will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and for evermore.

 Hymn: God, reveal Your presence                                                               #414

The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Hymn: God who made the earth                                                                    #705

Children’s Time

Sermon:   “Deus Absconditus: Why Does God Hide Himself?”

Invitation to the Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Offertory Hymn: Praise God from Whom all blessings flow        #83

Prayer of Dedication

 Communion Hymn: Beneath the cross of Jesus                                  #238

 Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

 The Sacrament of Holy Communion

 Communion Hymn: In the cross of the Christ I glory                       #208

 Benediction

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see his face, Know his grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord, Bless and keep us forever.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

 In Memoriam – The flowers displayed today are in loving memory of Elaine Murray, mother & grandmother of Bev & Jason Feick.

 Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

International Women’s Day – International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. This day is an opportunity to encourage and advocate for women and girls, both near and far.

25^th Anniversary Banner – (Hanging in the Narthex)
Created in honour of our congregation’s 25^th anniversary. The Celtic Cross recognizes the Scottish and Irish roots of the Presbyterian Chruch. “That the name of Jesus be glorified” a paraphrase of our congregation’s mission statement (2 Thessalonians 1:12). The monogram of the name of Jesus “IhS”, made up of the first two letters and the last letter in the Greek name for Jesus (iota, eta, sigma). The silver colouring was chosen for the lettering and the cross as the banner commemorates our church’s silver anniversary.

 

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

“To make the light of Jesus Christ shine upon our community.”