Sunday June 9, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Praise Him! Praise Him! (34)

Rejoice, the Lord Is King (58)

Lead On, O King Eternal (505)

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Come and Dine (141)

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ 

Name (45)

Bringing in the Sheaves (439)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Cheryl Milholland

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

SYMPATHY: is extended to Wade and Cathy Marquette at the passing of her brother, Larry Wimert, on Thursday, May 30th, in North Carolina.

RED ENVELOPES: are out on the table in the foyer to help the Teens with their mission trip. Each envelope has a number on it to represent the gift amount that you are giving. Your red envelope(s) with your gift may be placed in the offering plate or turned in at the Welcome Desk.


From My Heart

     This evening after the service we are going to serve ice cream from Hoffman’s! We will have a variety of flavors and you can have as many different flavors as you would like. We will also have a sugar-free flavor, which is “vanilla fudge.” The flavors we have purchased are as follows: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, black cherry, chocolate chip, raspberry, peach, chocolate peanut butter, dreamsicle, butter pecan, peanut butter ripple, and our new flavor this year is called fudge tracks. Fudge tracks is a vanilla fudge with peanut butter cups.

     One of the great advantages of coming to a local church is it gives believers the opportunity to fellowship with other believers. We are often admonished in the New Testament to get together as believers for the purpose of fellowshipping with one another. I have always been fascinated by words and their etymology. The word “fellowship” is a compound word, where two simple words come together to give a word picture of the meaning. Fellowship - it is like “two fellows in a ship.” The picture is not like two fellows on the Queen Mary or some huge steamship of the past…but two fellows in a ship, like a little fishing vessel.

     Fellowship is so important to a Christian. It always thrills my heart to see folks standing around after a church service talking and enjoying the company of other folks. So, this evening is a great opportunity to meet someone new and get to know some of the folks you go to church with each week. I hope everyone will come back this evening and enjoy some great ice cream and some fellowship!

     There is so much happening around the planet, and the mainstream news is only concerned with one issue, keeping Trump out of the White House. This week alone, we have had Putin, of Russia, threaten nuclear war with the United States because Biden has given Ukraine advanced rockets that can strike deep inside Russia. But you didn’t hear anything about that because it has nothing to do with hurting Donald Trump and keeping him from being re-elected. Also, this week, Saudi Arabia said they are no longer going to trade oil using US dollars but will use the Chinese yuan for sales in Asian nations.

     This is going to hurt the strength of the dollar since the entire world buys and sells through the US dollar. If it does indeed happen, it will hurt America and create a ripple effect on weakening the entire world’s economy. And what did the media focus on this last week? Well, Melania has not been seen with Trump for a few days…which must mean he is not fit to be President again! She must be going to divorce him because he is now a convicted felon! It just never stops!!!! America’s weakness is being seen by the rest of the world, and this Administration seems to be unconcerned about it!

     Please pray for our nation and pray for the soon return of our Lord! 

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Bill Davis - Sinai 5002

Pam Hamburg - CHC 406

Donna Wilkes - Out of State

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Oct 20
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
Oct 20
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
Oct 21
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!

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Oct 22
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
Oct 22
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Oct 23
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
Oct 23
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
Oct 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Oct 23
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
Oct 23
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.

Deaf Ministry Events

Date
Oct 26
Time
10:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Deaf Minsitry holds various events throughout the year.