January 26th, 2025
We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
Welcome & Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship:
L: The heavens declare the glory of God;
All: the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
L: The law of the Lord is perfect,
All: refreshing the soul.
L: The precepts of the Lord are right,
All: giving joy to the heart.
L: The commands of the Lord are radiant,
All: giving light to the eyes.
L: We worship God as the source of all life.
All: With thanks, we acknowledge God’s wisdom, power, faithfulness, and love.
Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed #115 vs. 1, 2 & 5
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Worship Song: You Are My All in All
Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner
Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-21 ~ Marlene Turner
Sermon: “Today, This Scripture Has Been Fulfilled in Your Hearing“
Hymn: Will You Come and Follow Me #634 vs. 1, 3, 4, & 5
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, Whose Giving Knows No Ending #663
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
“Biblical Foundations for Narratives of Hope”, Hosted by Rev. Patricia Dutcher-Walls. To be held Saturday, February 15th, 2025, from 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church. Explore how Jesus’ words and actions impart hope for our congregations today. All welcome – Clergy and lay people bring a team from your congregation. Refreshments provided.
PWS&D Sunday: Next Sunday is PWS&D Sunday. Elder Trevor Fowler will share a presentation about the ministries of Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D).
Study Leave: Rev. Lydia Bae will be on study leave from Tuesday, January 28th, to Tuesday, February 4th.
Communion: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, February 9th.
LPC Annual General Meeting (AGM): Our AGM will be held on Sunday, February 23rd, after the service. Mark your calendars! A reminder to all convenors: please submit your reports to Christina and Graeme, Clerk of Session, no later than Friday, January 31st.
Upcoming Event: A Follow-up Visioning Meeting with Rev. Dr. Dale Woods will take place on Saturday, March 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Light lunch will be provided. Please mark the date.
Langley Food Bank: Non-perishable food items are always needed and greatly appreciated. If you are able to donate some non-perishable food items, please place them in the wheelbarrow at the back of the Sanctuary. Other ways to help: https://langleyfoodbank.com/give/
Volunteers for January 26th:
Collection Plate: Don B.
PPT Operator: Brent W.
Refreshments: Marlene & Bill T.
Scripture Reader: Marlene T.
Volunteers for February 2nd:
Offering Plate: Volunteer Needed
PPT Operator: Patricia F.
Refreshments: Rose, Darlene & Caroline
Scripture Reader: Serena E.