November 17th, 2024
We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
Welcome & Announcements
Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action – Action 5
Responsive Call to Worship:
L: The God of wisdom calls us to worship;
All: In humility, we gather to offer our thanks and praise.
L: The God of peace calls us to let go of our cares and worries;
All: In faith, we turn to God for hope and guidance.
L: The God of past, present and future welcomes us into this moment;
All: In joy, we celebrate life in God’s presence!
L: Let us worship God together.
All: Hallelujah! Let us praise the Lord!
Hymn: Oh Sing a New Song to The Lord #63 vs. 1, 4, & 6
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: We Praise You, O God #425
Children’s Time ~ Rick P
Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:1-5 & 16-18 ~ Jim L
Sermon: “Bitterness to Blessedness“
Hymn: It is Well with My Soul
Anniversary Celebration:
The History of Langley Presbyterian Church
Graeme K (Clerk of Session)
Presentation of Gifts
Nancy H
Special Song: Bless this House
Debbie M
Invitation to the Offering ( Donations & Offerings)
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.
Hymn: God Bless Your Church with Strength #491
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
Rev. Bae gave the Prayer of Remembrance for the Vancouver Centennial Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Budget Meeting: Monday, November 18th, at 5:30 PM.
Christmas Hampers: This year, LPC hopes to produce and deliver 8 Christmas Hampers to families in the greater Langley area. The hampers will be assembled on Dec. 7th and delivered by Dec. 12th. Please read the bulletin insert for detailed information. Any additional questions can be brought to Tom W, Graeme K or Trevor F. In the past, the hamper recipient families have expressed their sincere gratitude and joy that the hampers have brought them; a reflection of the generosity and compassion of the LPC congregation.
Gingerbread House Decorating Party:
On Saturday, November 30th, from 2 to 4 p.m., we will have a gingerbread house decorating party! Sign-up sheets for this event are available.
For those of you who want to join in the fun, but do not wish to participate in the decorating of the gingerbread houses, we have an alternative sign-up sheet available.
The Caroling & Pizza will occur just after four when the gingerbread decorating is over. We ask for help with the desserts, preferably handheld and/or utensil-free desserts such as cookies.
Any help will be appreciated.
Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, November 23rd, at 9 AM
Peace Arch Chorus Annual Christmas Show:
Will be on December 7th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Thank you to last week’s volunteers: Caroline, Patricia, Bill & Marlene, and Althea.
Volunteers for November 17th:
Offering Plate: Don B.
PPT Operator: Patricia F.
Refreshments: Trevor & Patricia F.
Scripture Reader: Jim L.
Volunteers for November 24th:
Collection Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Volunteer Needed
Refreshments: Paul & Betty B.
Scripture Reader: Serena E.