November 26^th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.

Welcome & Announcements

 

The Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
All: Know that the Lord is God.
   It is he who made us, and we are his;
   we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
All: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
   his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Hymn:  Crown Him With Many Crowns  #274  vv 1 – 4

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song:  Shout to the Lord

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:  Matthew 25:31-46 ~Althea Strudwick

Sermon:   “For One of the Least”

Hymn:  There is a Fountain  vv 1-4

Holy Communion

Apostles’ Creed

Sharing of the Bread and Cup

Communion Prayer

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

Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Prayer of Dedication

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:  Rejoice, the Lord is King  #267 vv 1, 2, 3, & 5

Benediction

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

GO NOW IN PEACE
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Advent Sunday – Next week is the 1st Sunday of Advent. Let us prepare ourselves for the Advent season. We have a Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec 24th at 6 pm. Please save the time and bring your family and friends.

 LPC Library Update – During the busy Christmas season, take a break with some great Christmas DVDs and books in the LPC Library. You’re invited to check out any items, including those on display. This is your library; go ahead and enjoy it!

 Peace Arch Chorus – A reminder that PAC will be performing “Songs of the Season” with special Guests, Altitude Quartet and Wild Applause Quartet, on December 3^rd from 2:00-4:00, here at Langley Presbyterian. Entry by donation. All are welcome!

Hummingbird Christmas Party – The Hummingbird Christmas Party will take place on December 9^th at St. John’s Presbyterian at 1480 George St., White Rock, from 4-6:30 p.m.

Christmas Hampers – Thanks to the congregation, the hamper grocery list signup is complete, and all the gift tags have been taken.  Just a reminder that we need all the grocery items and the gifts at the church by Sunday, Dec. 3rd so that the hampers can be assembled by Dec. 9th.  Anyone wishing to make a financial donation can do so using their envelopes and designating the donation to ‘Christmas Hampers 2023’ and specifying the amount of the donation. Christina has purchased the gift certificates ($300 per family) from Walmart. Thanks once again for your generous support.

Clean-Up – Property is having a cleanup day on Saturday, January 13^th, from 9-12:00. The purpose is to make room in our hall for potential renters: Nursery, Sunday school, kitchen, small office, and storage area.

 We Couldn’t do it Without You! Thank you so much, volunteers, for your assistance. We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Graeme, Paul, Anna, and Patricia & Trevor.

 

	Scripture Reading	Refreshment	Collection Plate	PowerPoint
Nov. 26th	A. Strudwick	J & N Leith	M. Turner	S. Wang
Dec. 3rd	J. Leith	B & P Bankes	Volunteer Needed	P. Fowler

 

 

November 19^th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
L: How shall we enter the house of the Lord?
P: With songs of great praise and rejoicing!
L: How shall we prepare ourselves to receive the blessings?
P: With hearts, minds, and spirits that are open.
L: Come, let us worship the Lord and bow down.
P: Let us offer our praise to God who has redeemed us. AMEN.

Hymn:  Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song:  I Love You, Lord

Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

Solo ~ Debbie Margueratt

Scripture Reading:  Matthew 25:14-30 ~ Graeme Kennedy

Sermon:   “Do Not Bury Your Gifts”

Hymn:  Take My Life, and Let it be Consecrated           #637

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

Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Prayer of Dedication

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:  To God be the Glory                                                      #350

Benediction

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

GO NOW IN PEACE
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Advent Study – Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Advent meditations, “God is in the Manger), will be using the Presbyterians Read study guide, “Reflections at Advent on Bonhoeffer’s Meditations”, with the Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls. Advent study will take place on Thursdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, and Dec 21, at 10:30 a.m. – noon. The sessions will be available in person at Trinity Edmonds (Gordon) and online. Details, for needed material and registration, are posted on the Community Boards.

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow for food donations is at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith has kindly volunteered to deliver your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

We Couldn’t do it Without You! Thank you so much, volunteers, for your assistance. We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Betty, Patricia, Don, and Gary & Nancy.

We would also like to thank the Worship Team for their time and effort, and for leading us in lifting our voices in song, and in the worship of the Lord.

 

	Scripture Reading	Refreshment	Collection Plate	PowerPoint
November 19	G. Kennedy	P & T Fowler	P. Bankes	B. Weerts
November 26	A. Strudwick	N & J Leith	Volunteer Needed	Volunteer Needed

 Dates to Note:

November 19^th – Legacy Giving Sunday

November 19^th – 26^th – Restorative Justice Week – PCC Resouces: https://presbyterian.ca/justice/social-action/crime-and-restorative-justice/

 

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

November 12^th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: (Responsive)
L: Today God’s word will be spoken to your hearts.
     P: Open our ears and our hearts to receive God’s word.
L: Today God’s love will be poured into your life.
     P: Prepare us, Lord, to receive your love.
L: God is with us and calls us to this holy hour.
     P: Thanks be to God for God’s abiding presence and promise. Amen.

Hymn:  His Name is Wonderful

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

Hymn:  Give Me Oil in My Lamp                                                #655

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 ~ Betty Bankes

Sermon:   “Be Ready & Be Responsible”

Hymn:  Lord of All Power                                                                #626

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

Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Prayer of Dedication

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:  Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult  vv 1,3,4,5         #672

Benediction

Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

GO NOW IN PEACE
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Christmas Concert – The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir will be performing at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd, Langley, on Sunday December 10^th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at St. Andrew’s Church Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the door or online at www.vancouverorpheus.com

45^th Anniversary Celebration – November 19th is Langley PC’s 45^th Anniversary! Please bring friends and family. We will have a cake cutting and take photos.

Cancelation – Men’s Breakfast – The breakfast scheduled for November 18^th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for January 2024.

Offering Envelopes – The offering envelopes for 2024 are available. They have been placed on the Welcome Table located in the main entrance.

Our Daily Bread Devotionals – Our Daily Bread booklet for December 2023 – February 2024 is available at the front entrance.

We Couldn’t do it Without You! Thank you so much, volunteers, for your assistance. We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Trevor, Tom, Betty & Paul, and Brent.

We would also like to thank the Worship Team for their time and effort, and for leading us in lifting our voices in song, and in the worship of the Lord.

	Scripture Reading	Refreshment	Collection Plate	PowerPoint
November 12th	B. Bankes	N. & G. Hantke	D. Baycroft	P. Fowler
November 19th	G. Kennedy	P. Fowler	Volunteer Needed	Volunteer Needed

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

 

November 5^th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: (Responsively)
One: On this Remembrance Sunday we gather to pray.
All: For a world where no one will learn war anymore.
One: On this day when the guns once fell silent,
All: we gather to pray for peace to reign in every heart, home, and nation.
One: In times of peace, in times of conflict, and in times of uncertainty,
All: We remember that we are not alone.
One: As we gather to remember, let us sing and pray.
All: Let us worship God together!

Hymn:  We Will Glorify the King of kings

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Time

Act of Remembrance

Hymn:  O Canada                                                          #800

In Flanders Fields

Words of Remembrance (Responsively)
One: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
All: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
One: At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
All: We will remember them.

Last Post

Minute of Silence

Responsive Prayer
One: Eternal rest grant unto them, O God, and may perpetual light shine upon them.
All: May the souls of the righteous, through your great mercy, rest in peace. Amen.

Scripture Reading:  Micah 4:1-5

Sermon:  “In the Last Days…”

Hymn:  Make Me a Channel of Your Peace                     #740

Holy Communion

Apostles’ 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.

Sharing of the Bread and Cup

Communion Prayer

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

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

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

Closing Hymn:  We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations       #765

Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Hummingbird Ministries – The Hummingbird Christmas Party will take place on December 9^th (Corrected date) at St. John’s Presbyterian at 1480 George St., White Rock, from 4-6:30 p.m. They still need volunteers to help prepare the food for the dinner (at 3:00 p.m.) and support Christmas Caroling, dancing, and conversation. The Circle is at 4:00 and dinner will follow between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Santa will be visiting! You are invited to offer a gift suitable for a male or female of something that has special meaning to you, it could be homemade, or purchased, or regifted. We will be collecting a special offering next Sunday, November 12th.

45^th Anniversary Celebration – November 19th is Langley PC’s 45^th Anniversary! Please bring friends and family. We will have a cake cutting and take photos.

 Offering Envelopes – The offering envelopes for 2024 are available. They have been placed on the Welcome Table located at the main entrance.

Christmas Hampers – It’s that time of year again; time to prepare Christmas hampers for needy families in Langley. This year, we will be helping six small families. Over the past several years, the support for this program from our congregation has been fantastic and we pray that it will be the same again this year. For dates and details about the Christmas Hampers, please refer to the handouts in your bulletins. You will find the sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the Sanctuary.

Our Daily Bread Devotionals – Our Daily Bread booklet for December 2023 – February 2024 is available at the front entrance on the Welcome Table.

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow for food donations is at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith has kindly volunteered to deliver your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Men’s Breakfast – To be held November 18^th in the Church Fellowship Hall downstairs at 9 a.m.

 

COMMUNITY BOARD

We Couldn’t do it Without You! Thank you so much, volunteers, for your assistance. We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Serena, Paul, Patricia, and Marlene & Bill.

We would also like to thank the Worship Team for their time and effort, and for leading us in lifting our voices in song, and in the worship of the Lord.

 

	Scripture Reading	Refreshments	Collection Plate	PowerPoint
November 5th	T. Fowler	B & P Bankes	T. Wagner	B. Weerts
November 12th	B. Bankes	G & N Hantke	Volunteer Needed	P. Fowler