February 2^nd, 2025

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

Presiding: Tom Wagner

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!
I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
All: Do not put your trust in princes,
   in mortals, in whom there is no help.
When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
   on that very day their plans perish.
L: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God,
who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
who keeps faith for ever;
All: who executes justice for the oppressed;
   who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
L:   the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
All: The Lord watches over the strangers;
   he upholds the orphan and the widow,
   but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
L: The Lord will reign for ever,
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
All: Praise the Lord!

Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven #407

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Worship Song: Lord, the Light of Your Love is Shining #376

Children’s Time ~ Patricia Fowler

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 ~ Serena Emarald

Presentation & Sharing ~ Trevor Fowler

Hymn: Called As Partners in Christ’s Service #587

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: Arise, Your Light is Come #712

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

“Happy Birthday! to Sandra D., Bill T., Emily N., Ian N., Marg S., and Rev. Betty M. Also, congratulations to Bill & Marlene Turner, celebrating their wedding anniversary this month. May your lives be filled with love, faith, hope, and blessings! God bless you greatly, today and always.

“Biblical Foundations for Narratives of Hope”, Hosted by Rev. Patricia Dutcher-Walls.  To be held Saturday, February 15^th, 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.

Communion: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, February 9^th.

LPC Annual General Meeting (AGM): Our AGM will be held on Sunday, February 23^rd, after the service.  Mark your calendars!

Upcoming Event: A Follow-up Visioning Meeting with Rev. Dr. Dale Woods will take place on Saturday, March 1^st 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 February 2^nd:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F. & Rose P.
Refreshments:  Rose, Darlene, & Caroline
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

Volunteers for February 9^th:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Norm & Lynda
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

January 26^th, 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 15^th, 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 28^th, to Tuesday, February 4^th.

Communion: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, February 9^th.

LPC Annual General Meeting (AGM): Our AGM will be held on Sunday, February 23^rd, 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 31^st.

Upcoming Event: A Follow-up Visioning Meeting with Rev. Dr. Dale Woods will take place on Saturday, March 1^st 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 26^th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Brent W.
Refreshments:  Marlene & Bill T.
Scripture Reader:  Marlene T.

Volunteers for February 2^nd:
Offering Plate:  Volunteer Needed
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Rose, Darlene & Caroline
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

January 19^th, 2025

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action – Action 7

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: How precious is God’s steadfast love!
    All: We will find refuge in the shelter of God’s wings.
L: Come and feast on God’s abundance.
    All: We will drink from the river of God’s delights.
L: For with God is the fountain of life;
    All: And in God’s light we will see the light.
L: Let us worship God with joy and thanksgiving!
    All: We will bring God our prayers and our praise with hearts full of love.

 Worship Song: As We Gather | The Steadfast Love of the Lord

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Hymn: Amigos de Cristo / Friends of the Lord #476

 Children’s Time – Ella Marie Weerts

 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ~ Jim Leith

 Sermon:   ” By One and the Same Spirit”

 Hymn: Lord of All Power #626

 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: We Are One in the Spirit #471

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 15^th, 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.

GriefShare Ministry will begin on Friday, February 21^st, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  It is a 13-week program hosted by Rev. Bill Gammer & Rev. Lydia Bae.  Please talk to Rev. Lydia Bae or Rev. Bill Gammer if you are willing to help with the GriefShare ministry.

Langley Food Bank numbers are up 21%. Non-perishable food items are always needed and greatly appreciated. If you can donate some non-perishable food items, please place them in the wheelbarrow at the back of the Sanctuary. Other ways to donate: https://langleyfoodbank.com/give/

The LPC mailboxes have been rearranged, and new names added; so please be aware that your name tags may have been moved.

Volunteers for January 19^th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Patricia & Trevor F.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

Volunteers for January 26^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Brent W.
Refreshments:  Marlene & Bill T.
Scripture Reader:  Marlene T.

January 12^th, 2025

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Beloved, God chooses us and calls us by name.
     All: We belong to God. Alleluia!
L: Our lives have purpose because we belong to God.
     All: We are called to be like Christ and follow him.
L: We will find joy, peace, and restoration through God’s amazing grace.
     All: Let us worship God who claims us and loves us! Praise be to God!

 Hymn:  Holy, Holy, Holy #299

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Hymn:  Spirit of the Living God #400

 Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading:  Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 ~ Althea Strudwick

 Sermon:   “The Baptism of Jesus“

 Hymn:  What was Your Vow and Vision #182

 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:  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise #290 vs. 1, 2, & 4

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

GriefShare Ministry will begin on Friday, February 21^st, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  It is a 13-week program hosted by Rev. Bill Gammer & Rev. Lydia Bae.  Please talk to Rev. Lydia Bae or Rev. Bill Gammer if you are willing to help with the GriefShare ministry.

Session Meeting: Monday, January 13^th at 5:30 p.m.

Presbytery Meeting: Tuesday, January 14^th at 7 p.m.

The men’s Breakfast will be held at Porter’s Bistro Coffee & Tea House on Saturday, January 18th, at 9 a.m.

Volunteers for January 12^th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Nancy & Gary H.
Scripture Reader:  Althea S.

Volunteers for January 19^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Patricia & Trevor F.
Scripture Reader:  Jim Leith

January 5^th, 2025

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L:  Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
    All:  Darkness shall cover the earth and thick darkness the peoples;
L: But the Lord will rise upon you.
    All:  His glory will be seen upon us.
L: For the Lord will be our everlasting light
    All: Our God will be our glory.
L:  Let us fall on our knees in His honor!
    All:  Let us lift our voices in praise of His name!

 Hymn:  Sing a New Song unto the Lord #422

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Hymn:  We Three Kings #173

 Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 2:1-12 ~ Althea Strudwick

 Sermon:   “The Gifts of the Magi“

 Hymn:  As With Gladness Men of Old #172 vs. 1-4

 Holy Communion

 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:  Another Year is Dawning

 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 warm happy birthday to everyone celebrating their birthdays this month! May your birthdays be filled with many blessings and happy moments.

GriefShare Ministry will begin on Friday, February 21^st.  It is a 13-week program hosted by Rev. Bill Gammer & Rev. Lydia Bae.

The weekly Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 9^th, at 10:30 a.m.

The weekly Prayer Meeting will resume on Wednesday, January 8^th, at 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers for January 5^th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Serena, Eleanor & Rick
Scripture Reader:  Althea S.

Volunteers for January 12^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Norm & Lynda
Scripture Reader:  Volunteer Needed

December 29^th, 2024

Minister in the Pulpit: Rev. Bill Gammer
Presiding: Rev. Lydia Bae

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship: Psalm 100
L: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
    All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.
L: Know that the Lord is God. It is He that made us, and we are His.
    All: We are His people, and the sheep of his pasture.
L: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.
    All: Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
L: For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever,
    All: and His faithfulness to all generations.

 Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song: Come and Behold Him

  Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:1-4 & John 1:1-5 ~ Margaret Garratt

 Sermon:   “What is the Meaning of Christmas?“

 Hymn: This is a Story Full of Love #504 vs. 1, 2, 4, & 6

 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: Good Christians, All Rejoice #141

 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

Thanks to the congregation’s generous support, the eight Christmas hampers provided by LPC were completed, successfully delivered, and gratefully received.  The Christmas Hamper budget balance is very healthy, so the Session will consider donating some of the hamper funds to local charities early in the new year.  Once again, the congregation’s commitment to serving God in Christ’s name has enabled LPC to provide support to some of the most needy in our community.

GriefShare Ministry will begin on Friday, February 21^st, 2025. It is a 13-week program hosted by Rev. Bill Gammer & Rev. Lydia Bae.

The weekly Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 9^th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

The weekly Prayer Meeting will resume on Wednesday, January 8^th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

If anyone has completed or plans to complete reading the entire Bible by Sunday, December 29th, please let Rev. Lydia know. There will be a prize!

Volunteers for December 29^th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Jim & Norma L.
Scripture Reader:  Margaret G.

Volunteers for January 5^th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Shirley W.
Refreshments:  Eleanor M. & Serena E.
Scripture Reader:  Althea S.