Sunday December 31, 2023

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Come, Thou Long-Expected 

Jesus (283)

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (273)

Who Is He in Yonder Stall? (289)

Offering:

The White Sisters

Special Music:

Mary Matthews

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

O Little Town of Bethlehem (280)

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne (267)

Tell Me the Story of Jesus (265)

Offering:

Ron Reed

Special Music:

The White Sisters

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

THANK YOU: for all the cards I received following my surgery a month ago. I am doing well and am cancer free at this point. Thank you, too, for your prayers. In Christian Love, Judy Scarff

POINSETTIAS: Thank you to those who purchased a poinsettia to help us decorate the Auditorium during the Christmas season. Feel free to take those remaining as we will be removing all of our decorations this week.

SOUL-WINNER’S CLUB: The next session begins on Wednesday, January 10, downstairs in the Music Room at 7:00 p.m. The best way to serve the Lord in 2024 is by learning how to win souls to Christ and teaching others to do the same! You can sign up online through the Church Website or at the Welcome Desk.

GRIEF SHARE: The new sessions for adults and for teens/children will begin on Tuesday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 417/418. Please see Kathy Reed or Judy Hannah for questions.

TITHING ENVELOPES: If you are in need of tithing envelopes for 2024, please contact the Church Office - (410) 876-3838, ext. 303.

LIVE STREAMING: Beginning January 3, 2024, our live church services will transition from Livestream to Vimeo and can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/event3935395 or in the Vimeo app on mobile devices. Services and archived videos will be accessible directly on our church website.


From My Heart

One Day at a Time

One day at a time, with its failures and fears,

With its hurts and mistakes, with its weakness and tears,

With its portion of pain and its burden of care;

One day at a time we must meet and must bear.

One day at a time to be patient and strong;

To be calm under trial and sweet under wrong;

Then its toiling shall pass and its sorrow shall cease;

It shall darken and die, and the night shall bring peace.

One day at a time – but the day is so long,

And the heart is not brave and the soul is not strong.

O Thou pitiful Christ, be Thou near all the way;

Give courage and patience and strength for the day.

Swift cometh His answer, so clear and so sweet;

“Yea, I will be with thee, thy troubles to meet;

I will not forget thee, nor fail thee, nor grieve;

I will not forsake thee; I never will leave.”

Not yesterday’s load we are called on to bear,

Nor the morrow’s uncertain and shadowy care;

Why should we look forward or back with dismay?

Our needs, as our mercies, are but for the day.

One day at a time, and the day is His day;

He hath numbered its hours, though they haste or delay.

His grace is sufficient; we walk not alone;

As the day, so the strength that He giveth His own.

                                                                

                                                Annie Johnson Flint


Hospitalizations

Alicia Cook - Meritus 51235W

Steven Cook - Meritus 27152S

Jordan Davis - UMMC N11E24

Larry Haines - CHC 510

Ken Marsh - UMMC N9W48

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.