Sunday March 10, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

There Is Power in the Blood (118)

At the Cross (110)

Beneath the Cross of Jesus (99)

Special Music:

Jennifer Reed

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Hallelujah, What a Savior! (108)

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (116)

Lead Me to Calvary (106)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Men’s Ensemble

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

THANK YOU: to our wonderful Church for the words of sympathy, cards, and prayers received in the sudden and unexpected passing of our daughter-in-law, Janice Sheldon, on February 16, and my brother, Robert Bunting, Jr., on February 22. Our dear Lord and friends helped us to get through this. Harold & Carol Goettner & Family

CHILI FELLOWSHIP: The Generations Sunday School Class is hosting and providing all the chili for the Chili Fellowship next Sunday, following the evening service. Donations are needed for cornbread. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Desk.

LIVING CROSS OUTREACH: Make plans to join us on Saturday, March 16, to canvas neighborhoods and hand out tickets for Living Cross, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We will meet in Baker at 9:30 a.m. before heading out. This is open to everyone! Please sign up at the Welcome Desk. See Pastor Jung for any questions.

LIVING CROSS NURSERY: Volunteers are still needed to fill spots in the Nursery for Thursday and Friday. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Desk. We appreciate all those who have already signed up to serve in this vital ministry!

LADIES TEA: Our Ladies Spring Tea will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Great Room. Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend. The theme is “Fill My Cup, Lord.” We need 10 ladies to host and decorate a table. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or see Kellie Muller for more information.


From My Heart

     There is so much division in our country!  I don’t think I have ever noticed things as polarized across this land as we are witnessing today.  In my opinion, this great divide has happened by design.  But also in my opinion, I think the Progressive Democrats have over-reached and have caused a huge backlash by the American people!  I think America is waking up to what is going on!

     Since the day Donald Trump and his wife came down the escalator in 2015 when he announced his candidacy, the Progressive Left launched an attack that carried through the 2016 Election cycle and through his four years in office. Now with these ridiculous court cases, they are doing their best to keep him from running again! 

     The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 this last week that the Democrat over-reach to keep him off the ballot in several Democrat-run states cannot stand!  Our Congressman Jaimie Raskin said this week that he is getting together with Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Swalwell to draft legislation to keep Trump off the ballot because (and I quote) “he is a convicted insurrectionist!” There is a real problem with that - Donald Trump is not a convicted insurrectionist!   But…they evidently believe if they tell the same lie over and over and over, folks will believe it!   

     That was the thinking with the whole, “Russia, Russia, Russia” matter!  There was absolutely no evidence or proof of any of that ever happening by President Trump or anyone in his Administration!  Trump was never found guilty of collaborating with Russia!  Yet Adam Schiff went on the news every other day for four years and said he had seen plenty of evidence that showed Trump was guilty!!!  The House censured Adam Schiff for the blatant lies he told with a straight face - even though he knew he was lying!  Unbelievable! 

     So, what have we since discovered?  Well, there were a few other folks who were collaborating with Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and China!  Isn’t it interesting that whatever the Left accuses the Republicans of doing - they are already up to their eyeballs in whatever they are screaming about!  The next nine months are definitely going to be a difficult time for our divided country! 

     Have a great day!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Briana Allen - Out of State

David Bugglen - JHU 15B

Tony Givens - CHC 512

Margaret Jennings - CHC 27
































Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Apr 28
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
Apr 28
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have Worship Services and Sunday School for all on Sunday. 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
Apr 29
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!

ABC Fellowship Events

Date
Apr 29
Time
5:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Auditorium Bible Class (ABC) Sunday School group hosts fellowship activities throughout the year. All class members are invited to take part!

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
May 1
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
May 1
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.

Soul-Winners Club

Date
May 1
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
May 1
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
May 1
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.