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November 26th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 24, 2023 Langley PC

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. 26^th	A. Strudwick	J & N Leith	M. Turner	S. Wang
Dec. 3^rd	J. Leith	B & P Bankes	Volunteer Needed	P. Fowler

November 19th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 17, 2023 Langley PC

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

Hymn: To God be the Glory #350

Benediction

Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men

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 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 12th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 10, 2023 Langley PC

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

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 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 12^th	B. Bankes	N. & G. Hantke	D. Baycroft	P. Fowler
November 19^th	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 5th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 3, 2023 Langley PC

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.

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

COMMUNITY BOARD

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 5^th	T. Fowler	B & P Bankes	T. Wagner	B. Weerts
November 12^th	B. Bankes	G & N Hantke	Volunteer Needed	P. Fowler

October 29th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae and Guest Speaker Karen Plater

October 27, 2023 Langley PC

October 29^th, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Karen Plater
One: Let all who take comfort in God’s Spirit rejoice;
     All: let us all experience echoes of this joy.
One: Let all who follow Jesus rejoice;
     All: and share this love with neighbours near and far.
One: Let all who trust in the Creator’s abundant bounty rejoice;
     All: and work together so that they may experience this bounty, today and tomorrow.
One: When we put our gifts in God’s hands,
     All: God does remarkable things!
One: Come, let us worship God.
     All: We will worship God together.

Hymn: This is My Father’s World #328

Prayer of Adoration & Confession ~ Karen Plater

Assurance of Pardon ~ Karen Plater

Worship Song: All to Jesus (I Surrender All)

Children’s Time ~ Video – Simon’s Apple Tree ~ Karen Plater

Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
~Serena Emarald

Sermon: “From a Little Bit of Oil” ~ Karen Plater

Hymn: For the Healing of the Nations #736

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: Simply Trusting Every Day #689

Benediction

Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Hummingbird Ministries – We will be collecting special offerings for Hummingbird Ministries on November 12^th. The Hummingbird Christmas Party will be held on December 2^nd. Hummingbird Ministries is a Ministry of the Presbytery of Westminster, and its Director, Rev. Mary Fontaine, is the Moderator of the PCC. Hummingbird Ministries’ mission is to promote healing for Indigenous people and healing for the broken relationship between the Church and Canadians.

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 worship of the Lord.

Dates to Note:
October 31^st Reformation Day
November 1^st All Saints Day
November 5^th Daylight Savings Ends (2 a.m.)

	Scripture Reading	Refreshments	Collection Plate	PowerPoint
October 29^th	S. Emarald	M & B Turner	P. Bankes	P. Fowler
November 5^th	T. Fowler	B & P Bankes	Volunteer Needed	B. Weerts

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

October 22nd Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

October 19, 2023 Langley PC

October 22^nd, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
L: Let us sing to the LORD a new song.
     All: We will bless God’s name from day to day.
L: Let us declare God’s marvelous deeds among all the people;
     All: For God is great and greatly to be praised.
L: Let us praise God for God’s strength and beauty.
     All: We will bring God honour and glory as we worship God’s holy name.

Hymn: All People that on Earth do Dwell #65

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song: Sing Them Over Again to Me #498

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:20-35 ~ Jim Leith

Sermon: “Crazy or Demon-possessed?”

Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation #479 V 1,2,4, & 5

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

Hymn: To God be the Glory #350

Benediction

Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Celebration of Life – October 22^nd – A Celebration of Life in memory of Ulric Ashley will be held at Fernridge Hall from 2-4 p.m. today (Sunday, Oct 22^nd). Arlene invites all their church family and friends to come if able. Some of Ulric’s friends from Barbershop will be singing! The Hall address is: 2389 – 200th St. (SW corner of 200^th St. & 24^th Ave. in Langley)

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 worship of the Lord.

Scripture Reading

Refreshment

Collection Plate

PowerPoint

Today October 22^nd

J. Leith

L & N Wundele

M. Turner

B. Weerts

Next Week

October 29^th

S. Emarald

M & B Turner

P. Bankes

P Fowler

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

October 15th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

October 12, 2023 Langley PC

October 15^th, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
L: We gather in God’s holy presence, where God embraces us with grace.
All: Here God will transform us into disciples.
L: We glorify God, who yearns for justice for the last and the least.
All: Here God will write compassion on our hearts.
L: We give thanks to God for God’s persistent love that seeks us out.
All: Here God will breathe the Word of Life into our lives, and so we will praise our God!

Worship Song: Majesty

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: In Loving Kindness

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Mark 2:23-3:6 ~ Graeme Kennedy

Sermon: “Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath”

Hymn: In Christ Alone

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

Hymn: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Benediction

Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Guest Speaker – On Sunday, October 29th, we will have a guest speaker, Karen Plater, from the National Office of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Karen is the Associate Secretary in the Stewardship department. After service, we will have a Q & A session about Legacy gifts in the lower hall during our refreshments. She will share different ways to make a legacy gift, including Wills, Gifts of Securities, Annuities, Life Beneficiary Gifts, etc.

Bible Study Class – Just a reminder: We have bible study class on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The classes are held downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.

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 worship of the Lord.

Scripture Reading

Refreshment

Collection Plate

PowerPoint

Today October 15^th

G. Kennedy

A. Strudwick

J. Hastings

P. Fowler

Next Week

October 22^nd

J. Leith

L & N Wundele

M. Turner

B. Weerts

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

October 8th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

October 11, 2023 Langley PC

October 8^th, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
L: Give thanks to the LORD, for God is good;
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
L: God crowns the year with bounty;
All: Pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy.
L: Valleys deck themselves with grain, and sing together for joy.
All: So let us all praise God for all God’s goodness to us.

Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song: Give Thanks

Testimony: Betty Banks; Marilyn Crace; Jim Hastings

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:7-18 (Eleanor Mills)

Sermon: “Remember the Lord your God”

Hymn: We are so Blessed

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

Hymn: Count Your Blessings

Benediction

Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Bible Study Class – The class will be held in the lower Hall on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. If you missed the first two classes, you are still welcome to join us!

BC Synod – The BC Synod will be held from Oct 13^th – 15^th at Calvin Presbyterian Church at 33911 Hazelwood Ave, Abbotsford.

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 worship of the Lord.

Thanksgiving Décor – Thank you, Trevor and Linda, for the fruit, pumpkins, and foliage, they add a lovely, warm feel to the church. Our thanks, also, to Bev, for the beautiful flowers she arranged for our Thanksgiving service.

Food Bank Donations – Thank you for your numerous gifts to the Langley Food Bank. Your generosity means a lot to the community and has a meaningful impact.

Scripture Reading

Refreshment

Collection Plate

PowerPoint

Today October 8th

E. Mills

P & T Fowler

T. Wagner

B. Weerts

Next Week

October 15th

G. Kennedy

A. Strudwick

Volunteer Needed

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

October 1st Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

September 29, 2023 Langley PC

October 1^st, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
L: Welcome to God’s house! We are delighted to have you here!
P: We hunger for God’s word of hope.
L: You have come to the right place. Here you will be fed on the life-giving love of God.
P: We thirst for God’s healing in our lives.
L: At the table of the Lord, you will be fed and your thirst quenched.
P: Thanks be to God who provides for our needs.

Hymn: Morning Has Broken #814

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Faith is the Victory

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Mark 2:1-12 (Jim Leith)

Sermon: “The Faith of Friends”

Hymn: Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Holy Communion

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Prayer after Communion

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: Sent Forth by Your Blessing #775

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

Thanksgiving Service – Please join us on Sunday, October 8^th, for our Thanksgiving service.

Bible Study Class – The class will be held in the lower Hall on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. If you missed our first class, you are still welcome to join us!

PAC Open House Reminder – Peace Arch Chorus invites you to their open house on October 4th, at 7 PM. Come and enjoy the music, good chats, and goodies!

With Gratitude – Thank you to Marg Serviss for faithfully decorating the LPC Sanctuary for special occasions such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas for over a decade. She has shared that this has been a joy for her to do for the church. Not only that, she has contributed the cost of the flowers used to decorate and wishes to continue to do so. Via e-mail, Marg has outlined where plants and flowers were placed in the church. She has asked if someone would be willing to take over this ministry, and we’re happy to announce that Bev Feick and Norma Leith have come forward. Once again, thank you, Marg, for making special services more meaningful with your beautiful flower arrangements throughout the sanctuary.

We would also like to acknowledge Graeme K., and Leroy N., for all of the great work they do in, and around, the church, and keeping things maintained.

LPC Thanksgiving Décor – Fall is officially here! To celebrate the beauty of Fall and Thanksgiving, we would like to bring some of Fall’s beauty inside LPC. We would appreciate whatever you can spare. We are looking for items such as pumpkins, and other fall squash, fruits, and hay.

May 28th Service of Induction for Rev. Lydia Bae

May 26, 2023 Langley PC

An Oder of Worship – A Service of Induction for Rev. Lydia Bae

May 28^th, 2023

Langley Presbyterian Church

3:00 PM

Prelude

The Narration of Steps – The Clerk of Presbytery

The Call to Worship – Moderator – Rev. Laurie McKay

Hymn: I know not why such wondrous grace #683

Prayer of Adoration & Confession – Rev. Laurie McKay

The Rite of Reconciliation

The Word Proclaimed
Text – 2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Eleanor Mills
The Sermon – “Remember the Lord” – Rev. Thomas Kim

Hymn: The power of Your love

The Induction

The Preamble

The Induction Questions to Lydia and the Congregation

The Induction Prayer

Declaration

Right Hand of Fellowship

Signing the Formula

Hymn: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky #592

Benediction – The Rev. Lydia Bae

May 28 Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

May 26, 2023 Langley PC

May 28^th, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements
Induction Service – Service will be at 3:00 pm, reception to follow in the Hall.

Election of Elders – Today is the last day we receive nominations.

Men’s Breakfast – Sign-up sheet is available

General Assembly – Rev. Bae and Bev Feick will be away to attend General Assembly 2023 as commissioners in Halifax. Next Sunday service will be led by Rev. Robin Ross.

Membership Class – Class will be held on June 11th & June 25th after service in the minister’s office.

Responsive Call to Worship:
Leader: Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit,
All: and inspire our thoughts and actions.
Leader: Stir in our hearts, Holy Spirit,
All: and fill us with energy to spread joy in the world.
Leader: Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit,
All: and refresh our commitment to serve.
Leader: Stir in our hearts, Holy Spirit,
All: as we worship and witness to God’s coming reign.

Hymn: We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Spirit of the living God #400

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Sermon: “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit”

Hymn: The Comforter has come

Invitation to the 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 for Dedication

Hymn: Rise up, O church of God

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 are in loving memory of Louise Landreth, sister & aunt of Bev & Jason Feick.

In Celebration of Rev. Lydia Bae’s Induction Service flower arrangements have been provided by Rev. Bae’s family.

Pentecost Pulpit Banner – The white dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit, as white stands for purity, holiness, innocence, faith and light. The tongues of fire are to represent the tongues of fire the Holy Spirit appeared as on the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost Fruit of the Spirit Banners – The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus as a dove. On Pentecost the Holy Spirit come to rest on believers as tongues of fire. The nine flames extending from the dove’s halo and along the bottom of the coordinating banner represent the fruit of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Gal f:22)

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

A Community of Faith in Langley, British Columbia