Sunday October 1, 2023

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (45)

What a Wonderful Savior! (112)

Be Still, My Soul (340)

Special Music:

Mary Matthews

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

The Lily of the Valley (80)

Christ Returneth (561)

There’s a Great Day Coming (576)

Offering:  

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Cheryl Milholland

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

WANTED: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard, in uniform, to participate in the Church of the Open Door’s Veterans Day Program on Sunday, November 12, during the morning service. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Pastor Brian Jung at 410-876-3838, ext. 312.

SURE FOUNDATIONS: will begin a new session on Sunday, October 8, at 5:00 p.m. in Baker. The class is designed for new members, new Christians, or current members who just want to grow more in their personal ministry for Christ. To attend, please register online or at the Welcome Desk.

CCS BOOK FAIR:  takes place the week of October 9th in the School Library. You will be able to shop Monday through Thursday between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., as well as Monday evening, October 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The Book Fair will be open on Grandparents Day, Friday, October 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.


From My Heart

     I want to thank the King’s Messengers and College & Career class for making the pie fellowship a great success last Sunday evening. I had a piece of peach pie with vanilla ice cream, and it was amazing. As I looked around the room, I noticed that everyone was having a great time and certainly enjoying their pie and the fellowship of others.

     There was a story last Monday on the national news about a school board in Pennsylvania that adopted this wicked transgender foolishness and decided to allow boys who are declaring themselves to now to be girls to go use the girls’ restroom facilities and locker rooms. This has caused a major uproar in one high school, and last Monday there was a huge walk-out as the students staged a protest against the new policy.

     This kind of demented thinking is only going to continue to be forced upon our children and our society. The colleges, universities, and public schools today have become nothing more than indoctrination centers for the radicals who have taken control of these institutions.

     Do you remember when students came to the classroom, sat at their desks, and learned while the teacher taught a lesson? In today’s average classroom in the public school, there is nothing but absolute chaos. It is almost impossible to accomplish anything because the inmates are running the asylum. I do not know why it is, but most children today have the attention span of a gnat!

     In 1970, I saw a drastic change in the Jr. High School I attended. The dress code was dropped, and we were allowed to wear whatever we wanted to wear. The boys all grew out their hair - which is always a sign of rebellion against authority! ALWAYS! There was a defiant stand against any and all authority. And when did all this begin? It began shortly after Madalyn Murray-O’Hare sued the United States and had the Bible and prayer removed from the classroom!

     And what do we have today? We have the chaos we are seeing everywhere in education! America’s public schools are so broken, they will never be able to be restored to days gone by! Like Humpty Dumpty, they are so shattered, “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could never put America’s schools back together again!”

     If memory serves me correctly - September just started a few days ago - and yet, today is October 1!!! Doesn’t time fly when you are having fun? Have a great day in the Lord’s House, and let’s not forget to pray for one another!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Carl Baker - York Hospital T349

Joshua Welsh - Johns Hopkins 747-B

David Weston - Union Memorial 831


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.