Sunday May 19, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Holy, Holy, Holy! 

Lord God Almighty (70)

My Sins Are Gone (157)

I Need Thee Every Hour (349)

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Surely Goodness and Mercy (457)

Till the Storm Passes By (336)

Bring Them In (433)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Krista Bezold

Message By:  

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

RECOGNIZING OUR GRADUATES: If you are graduating from high school, college, graduate school, technical school, etc., please complete the form available at the Welcome Desk by Sunday, June 2, to be included in our special handout.

MASTER CLUBS / DYNAMITE CLUB: A reminder that the last night for Master Clubs will be on Wednesday, May 29, and Dynamite Club begins the following Wednesday, June 5.

PROMOTION SUNDAY: is coming soon! On Sunday, June 2, all school-aged children will be advancing to the Sunday School Class of the grade they will be entering in the fall.


From My Heart

     It is hard to imagine our nation has not completely crashed under the policies of the Biden Administration. When Woodrow Wilson tried Socialism back in 1913-1921, it took Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge to put America back on track again. Then Franklin Roosevelt tried Progressive principles of governing and if it had not been for WWII, America probably would not have survived his 12 years. It was under his tenure when Congress passed a law that a President could only serve two, four-year terms. He was President from 1933-1945.

     Many of you remember when Jimmy Carter was President in 1977-1981, and his push towards Socialism and a strong Progressive platform gave us record gas prices, record supply problems, record inflation, and the country barely survived his four years as President. It took Ronald Reagan to come along and serve for eight years, and America was brought back from the depths of economic disaster to a once again thriving country and a leader among the nations of the world.

     Obama was the next President to try to “transform” America! Transform America into what? A Socialist nation! It took Donald Trump to lead the country from the brink of economic disaster and get America booming financially. And now, it kind of looks like we are seeing Obama 3.0. It does not appear to many folks that Biden is calling the shots today, but that Biden’s four years are actually Obama’s third term.

     We were told this last week that inflation is not forecasted to decrease but will remain where it is and could even go higher and create “stagflation.” Stagflation is the combination of slow economic growth, high unemployment, and a high rate of inflation.

     Fed Chief Jerome Powell said last week that the last time our country experienced stagflation was in the late 1970s into the early 1980s. Do you care to guess who was President in those years? Yes…Jimmy Carter! I imagine Carter is glad he has lived so long - because for almost 50 years he has carried the mantra as the worst President in American history! However, he was recently passed by the guy in the Oval Office today - Joe Biden.

     Please pray for America! We can barely recognize our country today! Ben Franklin was asked by a friend after the Constitution was drafted, “What form of government did you men give us?” He said, “A Republic - if you can keep it!” There is a terrible assault on our Republic today! Please pray for your country to stand strong and not break to these Progressive Liberals who would change our system of government from a Republic to a Socialist democracy!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Frank Michael - UM Upper Chesapeake

Donna Wilkes - Out of State

Lillian Zachs - CHC 202W


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.