Wednesday August 9, 2023

Hospitalizations

Pastor Mike Belcher - Out of State

Jeannie Miller - Shock Trauma #16

Brenda Noon - Out of State

Recovering

Darlene Beard

Frank Elgersma

Terri Green

Nancy Horner

Susan Kyker

Bradley Maggard

Pastor of the Week

Pastor Jay Sheppard
Tri-City Baptist Church
24058 Heritage Place
Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Home Folk

COD PASTOR OF THE WEEK: Pastor Rick Holbrook - Pastoral Care

COD STAFF OF THE WEEK: Cheryl Bowers - Church Secretary

CCS STAFF OF THE WEEK: Patty Mann - School Secretary

MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Charles Hoblitz - Georgia
  Pray: for our persecuted brethren in India where 140 Christians have been martyred and 250 Christian homes have been burned

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK: Nova Krolicki

SERVICE PERSON OF THE WEEK: SPC Noah Dennis - Army

BUS WORKERS OF THE WEEK: Lauren Allen - Helper, Eldersburg/Sykesville Route

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OF THE WEEK: Shirley Campbell & Shelby Wisner - First Grade


Upcoming Surgery

Norris Belcher, Sr. - August 10

Anne Kyker - August 16

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Dr. David Rifenberick at the loss of his wife, Elaine Rifenberick, on Friday, August 4. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m. in Lockport, Illinois. The service will be live-streamed. Details for the livestream will be posted the day prior on Elaine’s Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/elaine.rifenberick.
 Dr. Rifenberick’s mailing address is 233 S. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435.

SUPER 60’S WATERMELON FELLOWSHIP: has been cancelled due to the recent power outage spoiling the food supplies for the event.

PRAYING FOR OUR MILITARY: We are updating our Military list for the Wednesday prayer bulletin. If you have a family member or friend serving in any branch of the military and would like us to pray for them, please complete a form at the Welcome Desk.

LADIES'/MEN'S SOFTBALL GAMES & COOKOUT:  are taking place on Saturday, September 2, from 4 until 8 p.m.  Sign-up at the Welcome Desk - to play, attend the cookout, and/or bring a food item to share.  Please see Kellie Muller with any questions.

GRIEFSHARE & GRIEFSHARE FOR CHILDREN: Both GriefShare sessions begin on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 418 and 417, respectively. Sign-up at the Welcome Desk. For more information, please contact Kathy Reed for the adult session and Judy Hannah for the children’s session, which includes teens.

JOYFUL CONNECTION: The monthly meetings of the Joyful Connection Ladies Bible Study will resume on Monday, September 11, at 6:45 p.m. in Rooms 417-418. They will be studying I & II Peter this year, using Dorothy Davis' book Your Faith on Trial. The book is available for $11. Please see Marie Kitzmiller or Nadine Roberts 443-547-9582 for more information. 

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.