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June 4th Service with Rev. Robin Ross

June 4th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome Rev. Robin Ross to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:                    Psalm 95:1-3,6-7 (Responsively)
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before Him with thanksgiving
and extol Him with music and song.
For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for He is our God
and we are the people of His pasture.

Hymn:  Oh, worship the King                                                                           #313

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:  Follow Me, the Master said                                                            #645

 Children’s Time

 Scripture Reading:                      Luke 7:1-10
Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon:   “What is Real Faith?”

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

Offertory Hymn:  Praise God from Whom all blessings flow        #830

Prayer of Dedication

Communion Hymn:  Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness            #360

Apostle’s 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.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Communion Hymn:  My faith looks up to Thee                                   #677

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

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

Food Bank Donations – 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.

Calling All Volunteer SuperHeroes!

Collection Plate – From June 18th on we will be bringing the offering plate to the front while we sing the Doxology for offering prayer. Going forward, we kindly ask that you please place your offering at the beginning of service. To support this change, we will need volunteers to bring the offering plate to the communion table. If you are interested, you will find the sign-up sheet on the table next to the library. Thank you for your help!

Scripture Readers – If you are interested in reading scripture during our services please feel free to sign up! We have a sign-up sheet located at the back, on the table next to the library. Congregational participation would be most appreciated!

Refreshments – All coffee host spots till the end of July are filled, but we have lots of spaces for others who would like to provide goodies for fellowship after the services. You will find the sign-up sheet at the back, on the table next to the library. We are grateful for your support!

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

May 28th Service of Induction for Rev. Lydia Bae

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

 May 28th, 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 28th, 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

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:  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.

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.

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.”

May 14th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

May 14th, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
Leader: Come, God gathers us for worship,
All: Like a mother hen gathers her brood under her wings.
All: Our God, loving, nurturing.
Leader: From our very first breath to our last,
All: God’s love and compassion never fails.
Leader: In love, God saves and supports us, teaching us the way we should go.
All: Trusting in God, we continually offer our praise!

Hymn: Seek Ye First                                                                 #625

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Sing them over again to me                                            #498

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      2 Timothy 1:5-7

Sermon:   “Spiritual Heritage”

 Hymn: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us                                     #485

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

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 of grace and God of glory                                         #490

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

LPC Elder Election – Please prayerfully consider whom you might nominate to become an Elder. Nomination Forms will be available on the Library Table at the back of the Sanctuary for the next two Sundays. Printed copies of the Protocol document will also be made available, to ensure procedure runs smoothly. There will be a Members & Adherents LPC Membership List to verify who is eligible to be nominated. Any Session member can answer questions you may have as well.

Volunteers Needed for Coffee Refreshment – We would like to give a warm thank you to all those who have signed up to help with coffee service, we couldn’t do this without you! And because of our kind volunteers, we are currently covered for every date from May to June. However, if you have not signed up and are interested in volunteering for coffee service, we still have two dates available in July. You will find the volunteer sign-up sheet on the table in the back, next to the LPC Library. Thank you for your help!

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

 

May 7th Service with Pastor Bill Gammer

May 7th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome Pastor Bill Gammer to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-9
1 O sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things.
His right hand and his holy arm
have gotten him victory.
2 The Lord has made known his victory;
he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the victory of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who live in it.
8 Let the floods clap their hands;
let the hills sing together for joy
9 at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming
to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.

 Hymn: Sing a new song unto to the Lord                               #422

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Be still and know that I am God                                   #64

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      Joshua 7:1-15

Sermon:   “Clay Jars”

Hymn: In the bulb there is a flower                                            #674

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

Doxology & 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

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

 Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Volunteers Needed – The signup sheet for coffee time volunteers is on the table in the back, behind the pews. We still have several dates available. It’s probably best if people sign up in pairs. Based on the number of couples that have currently expressed an interest in doing coffee time, each couple would be asked to sign up for one Sunday every two months. Thanks for your support.

 

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

April 30th Service with Rev. Robin Ross

April 30th, 2023

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome Rev.  Robin Ross to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Psalm 19:7-10 (Responsively)
The law of the Lord is perfect,
It revives the soul.
The rule of the Lord is to be trusted,
It gives wisdom to the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
They gladden the heart.
The command of the Lord is clear,
It gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is holy,
Abiding forever.
The decrees of the Lord are truth
And all of them just.
They are more to be desired than gold,
Than the purest of gold
And sweeter are they than honey,
Than honey from the comb

Hymn: When morning gilds the skies                                             #438

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

Hymn:  Glorious things of Thee are spoken                                #483

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: John 15:18 – 16:4

Sermon:   “Tolerance”

Hymn: May the mind of Christ my Saviour                                  #644

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

Doxology & 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: Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go                                        #652

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

 Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

Volunteers Needed – Signup sheets for coffee time volunteers are on the centre island in the kitchen in the lower hall. It’s probably best if people sign up in pairs. Based on the number of couples that have currently expressed an interest in doing coffee time, each couple would be asked to sign up for one Sunday every two months. Thanks for your support.

Ladies Retreat – Get away for a few days of peace and quiet, singing, laughter, study, prayer, fellowship, and great food. Brochures and registration forms for the Ladies’ Retreat at Camp Douglas, June 12-15, 2023, are available at the church, please contact the office for a copy and one will be placed in your church mailbox. A copy of the registration has also been sent through email. Registration is also available by e-mailing eileensparrow@telus.net

Banner – Easter Pulpit Fall – (Contemporary Service) The white background symbolizes purity, holiness, innocence, faith and light. The butterfly within the cross shows the intimate relationship between Christ’s death and His resurrection. The heart in the centre of the butterfly reminds us of God’s love for us.

 

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

 

April 23rd Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

April 23rd, 2023

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

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:
Leader: We have come from many places, following different roads.
All: We come hungering for greater understanding.
Leader: We have come to hear the wisdom of Scripture.
All: We come seeking companions in the faith.
Leader: We have come to discover the One revealed in the breaking of the bread.
All: We come to grow as disciples of Christ.
Leader: Come, let us worship God, made known in Christ Jesus.

Hymn: As the deer  (Hymn Bulletin)

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Tell me the old, old story                                               #499

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading:                      Luke 24:13-35

Sermon:   “Our Easter Journey Continues…”

Hymn: Ancient words  (Hymn Bulletin)

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

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: Those who wait on the Lord                                        #662

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

Food Bank Donations – The wheelbarrow is now in place at the back of the Sanctuary. We are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need. Norma Leith will be delivering your donations to the Langley Food Bank.

With Thanks – Norma Leith and family would like to express their appreciation and thanks for everyone who made Kelly’s celebration of life so special: Christina, Rev. Willem, Bev, Trevor and Patricia, Tom, Betty and Paul, Eleanor and Rick, Marianne, and everyone else involved, as well as the many people who attended the service.

Three-part Banner Set – (For Christmas, Lent and Easter)
“He Came” the first in a three-part banner set. The blue is the hope of Jesus’ coming. The star symbolically announces, “ HE CAME!”

“He died” the second in the three-part banner. The violet colour is the colour of sorrow and sin. The cross: Christ died to save all from sin.

“He lives” the third in the three-part banner set. The yellow half-circle represents the rising sun of Easter morning; the light that comes back to the world with the newly risen Jesus. The butterfly-cross: Jesus rose from the dead; the resurrection and eternal life.

OUR MISSION

“To Glorify and enjoy God.”

OUR PURPOSE

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

April 16th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

Welcome & Announcement

The Call to Worship
Leader: Come, praise the Lord, all his servants, all who serve in His Temple.
All: We gather with joy, for Easter continues.
Leader: Raise your hands in prayer in the Temple, and praise the Lord!
All: The Risen Christ is with us.
Leader: How wonderful and pleasant it is, for God’s people to live together in harmony!
All: Love breaks all bonds.
Leader: Christ has defeated death.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad!

Hymn: Sanctuary

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: I danced in the morning (250)

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: John 20: 19-31

Sermon: Peace be with you.

Hymn: He is Lord.

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:

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: Now let the vault of heaven resound (255)

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.

Lyrics

1. Sanctuary
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I’ll be a living
Sanctuary, oh for You

2. I Danced In the Morning (250)
1) I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,
At Bethlehem I had my birth.
Refrain
Dance, then, wherever you may be;
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.

2) I danced for the scribe and the Pharisees,
But they would not dance and they would not follow me;
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John;
They came to me and the dance went on.
Refrain

3) I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame,
The holy people said it was a shame;
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high;
And they left me there on a cross to die.
Refrain

4) I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black;
It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back;
They buried my body and they thought I’d gone,
But I am the dance and I still go on.
Refrain

5) They cut me down and I leapt up high,
I am the life that’ll never, never die;
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me;
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
Refrain

3. He is Lord (252)
1) He is Lord, He is Lord,
He is risen from the dead
And he is Lord.
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.

2) You are Lord, You are Lord,
You have risen from the dead
And You are Lord.
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess
That You are Christ our Lord.

4. Now Let the Vault of Heaven Resound (255)
l) Now let the vault of heaven resound
in praise of love that doth abound,
‘Christ hath triumphed, hallelujah!
sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear,
repeat their song of glory here,
‘Christ hath triumphed, Christ hath triumphed!”
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

2) Eternal is the gift he brings;
wherefore our heart with rapture sings,
‘Christ hath triumphed, Je sus liveth!’
now doth he come and give us life;
now doth his presence still all strife
through his triumph; Jesus reigneth!
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

3) Oh fill us, Lord, with dauntless love;
set heart and will on things above,
that we conquer through thy triumph;
grant grace sufficient for life’s day,
that by our life we ever say,
‘Christ hath triumphed, and he liv eth!’
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

4) Adoring praises now we bring,
and with the heavenly blessed sing,
‘Christ hath triumphed, hallelujah!’
Be to the Father and our Lord,
to Spirit blest, most holy God,
thine the glory neverending!
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!