December 8th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

December 8th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: A voice in the wilderness cries out:
    All: Prepare the way of the Lord!
L: Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill be made low.
    All: The crooked shall be made straight, and rough places, smooth.
L: A voice in the wilderness cries out:
    All: All people shall see the salvation of God!
L: Lift up your hearts in expectation!
    All: We will lift up our praise to the One who is coming into the world once more.

Advent Liturgy ~ Katie Powell-Lu & Barb Powell

 Hymn: Hope is a Star #119 v. 2

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song: Ancient Words

 Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading: Luke 1:68-79 ~ Jim Leith

 Sermon:   “Into the Path to Peace

 Hymn: O Come, O Come Emmanuel #122 vs. 1, 3, 5, & 7

 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: Go, Tell it on the Mountain #133

 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

The boxed Offering Envelopes are available, you will find them at the back of the Sanctuary.  Please speak with Sandra Downey, Lori Hastings, or Louise McAree if anyone wants envelopes.

Langley Presbyterian Church Closures:  The LPC office will be closed from Wednesday, December 25th until Wednesday, January 1st.  The office will resume regular office hours on Thursday, January 2nd.

Hummingbird Ministries’ Christmas Party: Saturday, December 14th, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, White Rock. Volunteers are greatly appreciated, if you can help, please get in touch with Bev F. or Rev. Lydia for more information.

Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 5 p.m. The Offering collected will be given in support of Camp Douglas.

Men’s Breakfast:  There will be no meeting in December. The next Men’s Breakfast will be on Saturday, January 18th, at 9 a.m.

Volunteers for December 8th:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Gary & Nancy H.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

Volunteers for December 15th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Brent W.
Refreshments:  Jim & Norma L.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

 

December 1st Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

December 1st, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

Rev. Kim Siin, Eun (Sarah), Solomon, and Joanna have been serving in Saint-Petersburg, Russia since 1993.  They planted and have been serving the church, ‘Called by God’. Today, we are privileged to hear from Sarah about their ministry.  Sarah and Joanna are going back to Russia next week.  Please pray for their safe journey back to Saint Petersburg and their church.

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Advent is a time for waiting.
All: We wait for God, who appears like a tender branch growing from a stump.
L: Advent is a time for hope.
All: We wait for God, who comes with justice and righteousness.
L: Advent is a time to worship.
All: We wait for God, praising the One who comes to fulfill promises.

Advent Liturgy ~ Emily Nordine & Betty Bankes

 Hymn: Hope is a Star v. 1

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song: Here I Am to Worship

 Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading: Luke 21:25-36 ~ Serena Emarald

 Sermon:   “Stand Up and Raise Your Heads

 Testimony ~ Eun-Kyung Sarah Oh
Missionary from Russia

 Hymn: All Earth is Waiting to See the Promised One #109

 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: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #110

 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

Offering Envelopes are ready for pick-up, you will find them at the back of the Sanctuary.  Anyone wanting envelopes, please speak with Sandra D, Lori H, or Louise M.

We sincerely thank everyone who helped with yesterday’s Gingerbread House Decorating Party and Christmas Carol Singing.

Hummingbird Ministries’ Christmas Party: Saturday, December 14th, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, White Rock. Volunteers are always welcome.

Christmas Hampers: Some tags are still available for the children’s gifts. You will find them on the Christmas tree at the back of the Sanctuary.

Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 5 p.m. The Offering collected will be given in support of Camp Douglas.

Bible Study: The last meeting will be Dec. 5th and resume Jan. 9th, 2025.

PAC Christmas Show:  December 7th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Volunteers for December 1st:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Eleanor M. & Serena E.
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

Volunteers for December 8th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Gary & Nancy H.
Scripture Reader:  Volunteer Needed

November 24th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 24th, 2024

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

 

Welcome & Announcements

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Say among the nations, The God reigns.
       All: Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
L: The Lord is coming to judge the earth.
       All: God will judge the world with righteousness and truth.
L: So let us worship God with praise and honour.
       All: We will offer God our gratitude for all that God has done.

 Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns #274 vs. 1-3 & 5

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Worship Song: Sanctuary & All that I am

 Children’s Time – Rick Penner

 Scripture Reading: Ruth 3:1-5 & 4:13-17 ~ Serena Emarald

 Sermon:   “Jesus, Our Kinsman-Redeemer

 Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues vs. 1-3 & 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: Rejoice, the Lord is King #267 vs. 1-3 & 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

Christmas Hampers:  We still have several grocery items people can sign up for.  Tags for the children’s gifts are now on the Christmas tree next to the Christmas Hamper Sign-up Sheet.

Gingerbread House Decorating Party:  Saturday, November 30th, from 2 to 4 p.m.  For those of you who want to join in the fun, but do not wish to participate in decorating the gingerbread houses, we have an alternative sign-up sheet available.  The Caroling & Pizza will occur just after four when the gingerbread decorating is over.

Advent Sunday Service: Next week is the 1st Sunday of Advent. Let us prepare ourselves for the Advent season.

Christmas Eve Service: We will have a Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec 24th at 5 p.m.  Please mark the date and bring your family and friends.

Bible Study: Recesses Dec. 5th and resumes Jan 9th, 2025.

Prayer Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meetings will be on break until January.

PAC Christmas Show:  December 7th at 2 p.m. All welcome.

 Thank you to last week’s volunteers: Don, Trevor & Patricia, and Jim L.

Volunteers for November 24th:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Brent W.
Refreshments:  Paul & Betty B.
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

Volunteers for December 1st:
Collection Plate:  Volunteer Needed
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Volunteer Needed
Scripture Reader:  Volunteer Needed

November 17th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 17th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

 Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action – Action 5

 Responsive Call to Worship:
L: The God of wisdom calls us to worship;
     All: In humility, we gather to offer our thanks and praise.
L: The God of peace calls us to let go of our cares and worries;
     All: In faith, we turn to God for hope and guidance.
L: The God of past, present and future welcomes us into this moment;
     All: In joy, we celebrate life in God’s presence!
L: Let us worship God together.
     All: Hallelujah! Let us praise the Lord!

 Hymn:  Oh Sing a New Song to The Lord #63 vs. 1, 4, & 6

 Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 Assurance of Pardon

 Hymn:  We Praise You, O God #425

 Children’s Time ~ Rick P

 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:1-5 & 16-18 ~ Jim L

 Sermon:   “Bitterness to Blessedness

 Hymn:  It is Well with My Soul

Anniversary Celebration:

The History of Langley Presbyterian Church
Graeme K (Clerk of Session)

Presentation of Gifts
Nancy H

Special Song:  Bless this House
Debbie M

 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 Bless Your Church with Strength #491

 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

Rev. Bae gave the Prayer of Remembrance for the Vancouver Centennial Remembrance Day Ceremony.

 Budget Meeting: Monday, November 18th, at 5:30 PM.

 Christmas Hampers: This year, LPC hopes to produce and deliver 8 Christmas Hampers to families in the greater Langley area.  The hampers will be assembled on Dec. 7th and delivered by Dec. 12th. Please read the bulletin insert for detailed information.  Any additional questions can be brought to Tom W, Graeme K or Trevor F.  In the past, the hamper recipient families have expressed their sincere gratitude and joy that the hampers have brought them; a reflection of the generosity and compassion of the LPC congregation.

Gingerbread House Decorating Party:
On Saturday, November 30th, from 2 to 4 p.m., we will have a gingerbread house decorating party!  Sign-up sheets for this event are available.
For those of you who want to join in the fun, but do not wish to participate in the decorating of the gingerbread houses, we have an alternative sign-up sheet available.
The Caroling & Pizza will occur just after four when the gingerbread decorating is over.  We ask for help with the desserts, preferably handheld and/or utensil-free desserts such as cookies.
Any help will be appreciated.

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, November 23rd, at 9 AM

Peace Arch Chorus Annual Christmas Show:
Will be on December 7th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

 Thank you to last week’s volunteers: Caroline, Patricia, Bill & Marlene, and Althea.

 Volunteers for November 17th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Trevor & Patricia F.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.

Volunteers for November 24th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Paul & Betty B.
Scripture Reader:  Serena E.

November 10th Service with Rev. Lydia Bae

November 10th, 2024

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

Welcome & Announcements

Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Happy are those whose hope is in the LORD,
     All: For God keeps faith with us forever.
L: Praise God who brings justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.
     All: We will praise the One who lifts up all those who bear heavy burdens.
L: God will reign in mercy and righteousness for all generations.
     All: Let us praise the LORD with our lips and honour God with our lives.

Worship Song: I Exalt Thee & He is Our Peace

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace #740 vv. 1, 2, & 4

Children’s Time

In Flanders Fields ~ Katie Powell-Lu

Act Of Remembrance

O Canada #833

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
L:  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: Mark 12:38-44 ~ Althea Strudwick

 Sermon:   “The Widow’s Offering

 Hymn: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending #663

 Invitation to the Offering  ( Donations & Offerings)

 Doxology

 Prayer of Dedication

 The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

 Hymn: Rise Up, O Church of God vv. 1, 2, & 4

 Benediction

 Choral Amen:  Amen, Amen, A—men

 Go Now In Peace

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

In the spirit of remembrance, we would like to wish Rev. Lydia a warm “Happy Birthday”! May the light of the Lord shine upon you and grant you happiness on your birthday and for many years to come.

 Christmas Hampers: It’s Christmas Hamper time again. This year, LPC hopes to produce and deliver 8 Christmas Hampers to families in the greater Langley area. The hampers will be assembled on Dec. 7th and delivered by Dec. 12th. Please read the bulletin insert for detailed information. Any additional questions can be brought to Tom Wagner, Graeme Kennedy or Trevor Fowler. In the past, the hamper recipient families have expressed their sincere gratitude and joy that the hampers have brought them; a reflection of the generosity and compassion of the LPC congregation.

 Men’s Breakfast will take place Saturday, November 23rd, at 9 AM

 Langley Presbyterian’s 46th Anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, November 17th. If you have some memorable pictures to share, please bring them to church or send them to Christina.

 Gingerbread House Decorating Party: On Saturday, November 30th, from 2 to 4 p.m., we will have a gingerbread house decorating party! Sign-up sheets for this event are available.

 Peace Arch Chorus Annual Christmas Show: This event will take place on December 7th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

 LPC Facebook Page: We invite you to “LIKE” and follow our page.

 Thank you to last week’s volunteers: Caroline, Shirley, Rose, Jim & Norma, and Serena.

Volunteers for November 10th:
Offering Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Bill & Marlene T.
Scripture Reader:  Althea S.

Volunteers for November 17th:
Collection Plate:  Caroline M.
PPT Operator:  Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:  Trevor & Patricia F.
Scripture Reader:  Jim L.