September 8^th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Put Your confidence in God.
     All: We have God as our helper and so we rejoice.
L: God gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry.
     All: God frees the prisoners and opens the eyes of the blind.
L: So put Your trust in God’s goodness.
     All: May God’s goodness endure forever! Let us worship God.

Worship Song:  10,000 Reasons

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn:  God Forgave My Sin (Freely, Freely) #774

Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

Scripture Reading: James 2:1-13 Serena Emarald

Sermon:   “No Favouritism, No Discrimination”

Hymn:  Lord, Whose Love #722

Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  Saviour, like a Shepherd Lead Us #485

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

 A joyous Happy Birthday to Jim Leith. We are wishing you all God’s blessings on your birthday!

Thank you to all who kindly provided meals to the Weerts family.

PAC Gratitude Concert on Saturday, October 5^th, from 2 p.m.  – 4 p.m. Refreshments to follow.

Bible Study will resume on Thursday, September 12^th at 10:30 a.m. If you would like to join this group but have not attended previous meetings, please contact Betty Bankes.

We will begin our weekly Prayer Meetings on Wednesday, September 18^th at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

On Saturday, September 21^st from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., we will have a Congregational Visioning Meeting with the Rev. Dr. Dale Woods.  Coffee & a light lunch will be served.

Men’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, September 28^th. A sign-up sheet is available.

New copies of “Our Daily Bread” are available, in standard and large print.

We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Thank you to Don, Shirley, Betty, and Eleanor.

Volunteers for September 8^th:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Lynda & Norm
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

Volunteers for September 15^th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Bill & Marlene T.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

September 1^st, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Holy God, You call us to worship.
    All: In Your presence, we seek truth and forgiveness.
L: Holy God, You call us to worship You.
    All: In Your presence, we seek the grace to forgive one another.
L: Holy God, You call us to worship You, heart, body, mind, and soul.
    All: So we gather to offer You our prayer and praise with joyful thanks.

Hymn:  I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song:  Seek Ye First

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:  James 1:17-27 ~ Eleanor Mills

Sermon:   “The Righteous Life that God Desires“

Hymn:  Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You #635

Holy Communion

Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine #687

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

Bible Study will resume on Thursday, September 12^th at 10:30 a.m. If you would like to join this group but have not attended the previous meetings, please get in touch with Betty Bankes.

We will begin our weekly Prayer Meetings on Wednesday, September 18^th at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

On Saturday, September 21^st from 9:30-12:30, we will have a Congregational Visioning Meeting with the Rev. Dr. Dale Woods.  Coffee & a light lunch will be served.

Men’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, September 28^th. A sign-up sheet is now available.

The Langley Foodbank is struggling to keep up with the current demand for food items. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

New copies of “Our Daily Bread” are now available, in standard and large print.

We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Thank you to Don, Shirley, Rose, Jim & Norma, and Serena.

Volunteers for September 1^st:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Betty B.
Scripture Reader:  Eleanor M.

Volunteers for September 8^th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Lynda & Norm
Scripture Reader:  Volunteer Needed

August 25^th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Praise the Lord with all your hearts.
    All: We bow down toward Your holy temple.
L: Exalt His name and His word above all things.
    All: You stretch out Your hand against our enemies and save us with Your right hand.
L: The Lord will fulfill His purpose for us.
     All: We praise You for Your love endures forever.

Hymn:  A Mighty Fortress is Our God #315

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song:  Forever

 Children’s Time

 Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 6:10-20 ~ Serena Emarald

 Sermon:   “Put on the Full Armour of God”

 Hymn:  Faith is the Victory

 Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  Be Thou My Vision vs. 1,3,4, & 5 #461

 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

Next Sunday, we will pray for the students as they begin a new school year. Please invite your children or grandchildren.

On Saturday, Sept. 21^st from 9:30-12:30, we will have a Congregational Visioning Meeting with the Rev. Dr. Dale Woods.  Coffee & a light lunch will be served.

 Bible Study will resume on Thursday, Sept. 12^th at 10:30 a.m.

 Presbytery Meeting: This will be held on Sept. 10^th at Kerrisdale PC.

Session Meeting: To be held on Sept. 16^th at Langley Presbyterian.

Jim & Norma have kindly purchased a blood pressure monitor for our church. It is on the shelf above the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

 We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Thank you to Don, Rose, Patricia & Trevor, and Jim L.

 Volunteers for August 25^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Rose, Jim & Norma.
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

Volunteers for September 1^st:
Collection Plate:  Volunteer Needed
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Volunteer Needed
Scripture Reader:  Volunteer Needed`

 

August 18^th, 2024

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

Minister in the Pulpit: Rev. Bill Gammer

Presiding: Nancy Hantke

Welcome & Announcements

 Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action – Action 2

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
    All: To You, our hearts and souls sing for joy, O God.
L: Happy are those who live in Your house, O Lord of hosts.
    All: Happy are those whose strength is in You, O God.
L: It is better to be a doorkeeper in Your house than to live in the tents of wickedness.
    All: O Lord of hosts, happy are those who trust in You.

 Hymn:  Joyful, Joyful We Adore You #410

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song:  Unto Thee, O Lord | I Surrender All

 Children’s Time – Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading:  Read by Jim Leith
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (Responsive)
Psalm 88:1-18

 Sermon:   “In Dark Times God is Near“

 Hymn:  Just a Closer Walk with Thee vs. 1 & 2

 Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  He Lifted Me

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

We have a sign-up sheet on the back table for anyone wishing to contribute a meal for the Weerts family. The hope is to have a ready-to-eat dinner for two weeks each day of the week.

We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Thank you to Don, Shirley, Eleanor & Rick, Serena, and Althea.

 Volunteers for August 18^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Patricia & Trevor F.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

 Volunteers for August 25^th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Rose, Jim & Norma
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

 

August 11^th, 2024

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

Minister in the Pulpit: Rev. Bill Gammer
Presiding: Tom Wagner

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: God hears our cries and rescues us from trouble.
    All: Let us praise God’s holy name.
L: God draws near the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
    All: Let us praise God’s holy name.
L: Let us worship the One who brings new life.
    All: We praise God’s holy name forever.

 Hymn:  Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet #466

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song:  Refiner’s Fire

 Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading: Matthew: 26:36-46 & Psalm 73:1-28
                                             Althea Strudwick

 Sermon:  “Prayer When You Struggle to Believe“

 Hymn:  I Need Thee Every Hour

 Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  Lord of All Power #626

 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

Reminder: Haney Presbyterian Church is inviting children and youth between the ages of 5-16 to their “LEGO: Trusting in God” event on Wednesday, August 14^th.

We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Don, Shirley, Patricia & Trevor, and Althea.

 

August 4^th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Bless the Lord with heart and soul, for God is great.
    All: We will bless God in this time of worship!
L: God sends forth the Spirit to renew the face of the ground.
    All: God, renew us in this time of worship!
L: Let us sing praise to God as long as we live.
    All: We will sing to our God while we have breath, and so we come to worship.

Hymn:  All Creatures of Our God and King #433 vs. 1,2,5,6

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song:  Create in Me a Clean Heart

Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a
                                            Althea Strudwick

Sermon:   “You Are the Man”

Hymn:  My Faith Looks Up to Thee #677 vs. 1 & 2

Communion Hymn:  Break Now the Bread of Life #507 vs. 1 & 2

Holy Communion

Invitation to the 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.

Hymn:  Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer #651

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

Rev. Bill Gammer will stand in for Rev. Lydia as Pulpit Supply on Sunday, August 11^th & Sunday, August 18^th.

The office will be closed next week on Tuesday, August 6^th, as Christina, our Church Admin., will be away on holiday.

 We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate our volunteers’ efforts in helping to make Sunday Service successful! Our thanks to Caroline, Patricia & Trevor, and Serena.