Sunday March 19, 2023

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

At the Cross (110)

For God So Loved the World (100)

Beneath the Cross of Jesus (99)

Special Music:

Rachel & Charis Comstock

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

One Day! (92)

Blessed Redeemer (90)

Tell Me the Story of Jesus (265)

Offering:  

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Gina Fuchs

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Charles and Virginia Rudisill at the passing of their son-in-law, Bob Leib, on Tuesday, March 14, in Pensacola, Florida. The service will be private.

THANK YOU: to Pastor Aaron Fuchs and Pastor Rick Holbrook for their visits and prayers during my stay at the hospital. I also want to thank all the members of the church who formed a prayer chain and prayed for me. I was in the hospital from Monday until Wednesday evening. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. I am home now and through all your prayers, I am doing fine. In Christian Love, Art Garvin

LIVING CROSS NURSERY WORKERS: We are in need of nursery workers for each night of the production. If you can help in this vital ministry, please sign up at the Welcome Desk.

USHERS & PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS: We are in need of ushers and parking lot attendants for each night of the Living Cross.  If you would be willing to serve in this area, please sign up at the Welcome Desk. Contact David Brown (410) 458-8360 for ushers or Bob Keefer (443) 789-8428 for parking lot attendants. 


From My Heart

     There is a huge war going on in Congress over several issues that have been happening since the days of the Obama-Biden years. There is the Hunter Biden laptop and all the revelations that has exposed. It details the millions and millions of dollars received from Ukraine, Russia, and the Chinese Communist Party. There are hearings being held concerning the weaponization of the Justice Department. The higher-ups at the FBI, Homeland Security, and the Attorney General’s office are being investigated.

     The January 6th story is being investigated, and the plot of Pelosi, Schumer, the FBI, and the Capitol Police are slowly beginning to unravel. The whole issue of an insurrection is ridiculous, and once again, the Democrats pulled a fast one on the Republicans and the American people! Why were the Capitol Police waving people through barricades and unlocking doors for them? When asked about whether the FBI had agents “planted” in the crowd, the FBI director would not answer, saying there was an ongoing investigation into the events of January 6, and he cannot comment during an active investigation. That means, “Yes, there were FBI agents posing as Trump supporters in the crowd that gathered at the Capitol.”

     Investigations have begun in the two fabricated impeachment trials of President Trump, and the lying that went on by Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, and Gerald Nadler. These three indicted Trump in the media day after day, accusing him of colluding with the Russians, and when the 30-million-dollar investigation was complete, the Mueller Report said there was no evidence of Russian collusion on behalf of Trump or anyone in his campaign. All of it was nothing but lies!

     And the list goes on and on of the many ways the press and the media did all they could to advance the agenda of the Democrats as they tried to get rid of President Trump. There is a connection between the White House and the Social Media companies like Twitter, Facebook, Google, Instagram, and others. When Elon Musk bought Twitter, he released files that have become known as the “Twitter Files,” and those files have proved the Democrats were giving orders to these companies to suppress anyone who expressed anything contrary to the Democrat party line!

     There are so many things happening all at once, and it will be interesting to watch how this all shakes out! Please be in prayer for our country! This corruption must be stopped, and America needs to stop this constant mutilation of our laws and of our Constitution.

     Our chili fellowship is this evening after church, so a special thanks to the Generations Class for hosting this event. Have a great day!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Sheila Coulson - St. Joseph 528B

Martha Hilbourn - York Hospital 259

Chet Longley - Out of State

Chris Rolfzen - York Hospital 4084

James Skidmore - CHC G06

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Nov 24
Time
9:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have Sunday School for all ages and interests. Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. If you have questions, please stop by the Welcome Center or call the Church office at 410-876-3838, ext. 303.

Sunday Worship

Date
Nov 24
Time
10:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have two Sunday Worship Services - one at 10:45 a.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. The "message" is different for each service, and all are invited. Stop by the Welcome Center if you have questions or need assistance or call the Church office at 410) 876-3838, ext. 303.

Communion

Date
Nov 24
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Sunday Worship

Date
Nov 24
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have two Sunday Worship Services - one at 10:45 a.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. The "message" is different for each service, and all are invited. Stop by the Welcome Center if you have questions or need assistance or call the Church office at 410) 876-3838, ext. 303.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Nov 25
Time
10:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join the Royal Blue Class members as we visit shut-ins and encourage those who are hurting!

Divorce Care

Date
Nov 26
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Divorce Care is a 13-week Bible-based video/discussion series to help those who are navigating separation or divorce.

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Nov 26
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us as we navigate the challenges of overcoming loss - whether it is the loss of a job or relationship or a loved one.

GriefShare for Children/Teens

Date
Nov 26
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 27
Time
5:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!

Master Clubs

Date
Nov 27
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children 4yrs thru Grade 6th are invited to take part in Master Clubs, which meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. during the regular school year. During the summer months another program, Dynamite Club, happens at the same time.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 27
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!

Teen Impact

Date
Nov 27
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Teens - 7th grade thru 12 grade are invited to take part in Teen Impact, which takes place every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., in Baker Auditorium. All are welcome for a great time of worship and Bible study.

Wednesday Bible Study

Date
Nov 27
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Office Closures

Date
Nov 28
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Offices are closed for holidays; however, the Church's main voice mail is answered regularly. If you need to speak to someone urgently outside of normal office hours, please call (410) 876-3838 and leave a voice mail.

Office Closures

Date
Nov 29
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Offices are closed for holidays; however, the Church's main voice mail is answered regularly. If you need to speak to someone urgently outside of normal office hours, please call (410) 876-3838 and leave a voice mail.