Sunday July 9, 2023

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Once for All (148)

Lead On, O King Eternal (505)

Jesus Never Fails (375)

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

To God Be the Glory (51)

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (258)

My Jesus, I Love Thee (301)

Offering:  

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Jennifer Reed

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: If you volunteered to bake cookies, please drop them off in the church kitchen. As a reminder, cookies should not contain any nuts.

SOUL-WINNERS CLUB: Due to VBS activities this week, the SWC will NOT be meeting downstairs this Wednesday, July 12. In addition, the dinner and visitation on Thursday, July 13, has been canceled.

SWORD CONFERENCE: Services will be live-streamed both on the Sword of the Lord Facebook page and at swordofthelord.com. Please note, the services will not be archived. Copies of the schedule are available at the Welcome Center.


From My Heart

     It appears there is a dual system of justice in our country!  After years of waiting, the infamous “Durham Report” has been released. That report revealed what Conservatives have been saying since 2016 when Trump was elected President of the United States. There was no collusion with Russia!  None!  It was all fabricated to cripple the Trump presidency.  I have said for years now that the things liberals accuse conservatives of doing are the very things they are doing!  The collusion was with the liberals - not the Trump Administration!

     For six years now, we have heard Congressman Adam Schiff tell the American people that he had seen incontrovertible evidence which proved President Trump colluded with Putin and the Kremlin to influence the 2016 election and steal the election from Hillary Clinton!  He went on every late-night talk show, every lame-stream media broadcast, and argued loud and long, day after day and night after night!  Of course, the media carried his water for him, and when a reporter dared to question him, he would double down on his claim that he had seen “proof” of Trump’s collusion with Russia.

     Well, the first report, the Mueller Report came out and proved there was no collusion and there was zero evidence of collusion!  But that did not stop the Dems from making their accusations. When the Durham Report came out, it said, again, that there is no evidence that Trump colluded with Russia.  So, two weeks ago there was a motion made in the House of Representatives to expel Schiff from Congress - but several RHINO (Republican In Name Only) Republicans would not vote to see that motion approved!  However, the House did approve a motion to censure Schiff. They brought him into the well of the House and humiliated him, so now he will forever be tagged as a liar for all the falsehoods he has spread for six years now! 

     We need to pray for our country, as America is about as divided as it has ever been!  The upcoming ‘24 election season is sure to be a very trying time for our nation.  The liberals have already proven to us they will do anything to keep power - so it is difficult to imagine that things will be calm and smooth.  We should certainly pray for our country.

     I want to thank all of you who gave toward the teen’s trip to Grenada.  The entire trip was amazing and will have a lasting impact on each person who went.  Several teens were able to lead their first person to Christ on the trip!  They will certainly never forget the first person they led to the Lord!  So, thank you for your donations to help defray the cost of the trip!  

     Have a great day!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Caleb Bair - York Hospital 3306 ICU

Ron Baker - CHC 322S

Hosea Michael Belcher - Out of Town

Joanne Ritter - John Hopkins 517

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.