Sunday May 7, 2023

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Rejoice, the Lord Is King (58)

When Morning Gilds the Skies (42)

This Is My Father’s World (67)

Special Music:

Gina Fuchs

Message By:

Pastor Ray Shutt

Hymns:

Isn’t the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful! (217)

Higher Ground (296)

Bring Them In (433)

Offering:  

Ron Reed

Special Music:

Jennifer Reed

Message By:  

Pastor Joshua Belcher


Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS: to Dave & Wanda Weston and Dave & Nadine Roberts at the birth of their granddaughter, Natalie Jane Roberts, on Tuesday, May 2, weighing 7.5lbs and 19.25 inches long. The proud parents are Daniel and Jaclyne Roberts.

THANK YOU: We would like to thank our church family for your condolences at the passing of Christine’s father. Your thoughtfulness and words of comfort were truly appreciated during this difficult time. Thanks again, Dave & Christine Bish

THANK YOU: Lori and I would like to thank everyone that prayed for us, sent sympathy cards, and offered condolences during the 

difficult loss of my uncle and cousin. Your love displayed means a whole lot. We love you all. In Christ, Gary & Lori Clark

THANK YOU: to all nursery workers and members who support this ministry. Big shout outs to: Sandie Parrish for her consistent support and for supplying needed items, Lee & Joan Dillon for the beautiful custom-made window curtains and for laundry service, David Brown and Carl Baker who check in on this basement ministry, the grandparents who bring their grandchildren and also work to care for our little charges, Pastor Aaron for monitoring the check-in system, Andrew Mouring for maintenance support and communication, and each worker who helps regularly and during Living Cross/Revivals. This ministry could not be what it is without every one of you! Also, the workers and children are enjoying the new flooring and thank all who helped make that happen! If you would like to join this vibrant ministry, send me a text! Thank you, Anne-Marie Albaugh, 443-375-2078.

NEW CLASS BEGINNING: A new weekly class entitled “Sure Foundations” will begin on Sunday, June 4, in Baker Auditorium from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45p.m. This class is a set of 12 lessons designed for new members, new Christians, or current members who have been saved for a while but just want to grow more in their personal ministry for Christ. To attend, please register online or at the Welcome Desk.









From My Heart

     Our Spring Revival Meeting begins next Sunday with Dr. John Hamblin as our guest evangelist. I want to encourage you to plan to be here for every service and invite some folks to come with you. We are going to designate Tuesday night as “Carroll Christian Schools Night” and have the High School choir sing for us! We are inviting CCS parents to come out that night, so hopefully we will see a big turnout. If we will all pray for the meeting, support each service with our presence, and listen as the Holy Spirit works on our hearts - we can have a wonderful four days of spiritual blessing.

     Have you heard anything about some of the plans in the works for our country? The word is circulating that there is an initiative coming to our country that will make our physical money go away, and all monetary transactions will be done virtually. There is already a plan to put this into operation. Once you get into the “fine print” of how this will work, you realize this is being done to allow the government to control our personal banking and every area of our lives.

     This plan is just one more step towards full-blown Socialism and the centralization of power to the Federal Government. In the “fine print,” this proposal has a provision for the government to take away money from you if it is deemed you have too much! They will then be able to control every aspect of our lives!

     I know what you are thinking, “Pastor, this will never happen in America!” We never thought drag queens would be reading books to first graders either! We never thought banks would report us to the government for transactions over 600 dollars! We never thought the government would be collecting our phone calls, our text messages, our emails, and our social media posts to a permanent data mining facility either!

     The people of America need to understand what Socialism does! When Obama said he wanted to “fundamentally change” America, he meant to change it from a capitalist republic to a socialist fascist centralized government where the elitists tell the non-elitists how they are going to live.

     Can you imagine having to get permission to draw money from your account to go on a weekend trip to Ocean City? Can you imagine the government dictating what car you can drive? Can you imagine the government telling you what they will allow you to purchase at the store? This is what is coming if we do not stand up to the tyranny the Progressive Left is implementing with their Marxist ideology.

     Have a great day today, and let’s pray for America and for our Revival Meeting.

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Andy Allen - JH Bayview ICU4

Brea Allen - JH Bayview ICU3

Ron Baker - Johns Hopkins 6A

Grace Duvall - UMMS IMC 25

Frank Elgersma - CHC 416

Harold Forney - York Hosp. 2302

Craig Lippy - Union Memorial 423

Joe Mann - CHC 22

Bob Martin - CHC 519

Thomas Owens - Sinai 3010





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.