Sunday August 11, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

I Sing the Mighty Power of God (59)

Immortal, Invisible (71)

Meet Me There (510)

Special Music:

Krista Bezold

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Jesus Saves! (434)

Sunshine in My Soul (474)

Footsteps of Jesus (192)

Offering:

Ron Reed

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS: to David & Ruth Hennick on the birth of their granddaughter, Clementine Aurora Ochieng, on Friday, August 2, weighing 9 lbs, 4 oz, and 21 inches long. The proud parents are Mandela & Rose Hennick Ochieng.

IMMEDIATE NEED: The Good Shepherd Class has an immediate need for a digital piano (Clavinova or comparable).  If you are able to help the ministry with this need, please contact Steve Clemons at (410) 259-1228.

SOUL-WINNER'S CLUB TRAINING: The next training session has been delayed for ONE WEEK. It will now begin on Wednesday, August 21, downstairs in the Music Room at 7:00 p.m. You may still sign up online through the Church website or at the Welcome Desk.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY: Joyful Connection invites all ladies to be part of our monthly Bible study in Rooms 417/418 beginning on Monday, September 9, at 6:45 p.m. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk. Contact Donna Baker (410) 404-1074 or Nadine Roberts (443) 547-9582 for more information.

LADIES CONFERENCE: Granite Baptist Church invites all women ages 12 and up to their one-day conference on Saturday, September 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can register online at https://www.granitebaptist.org/ladies-conference-preview, or for more information contact Granite at (410) 761-1352. A flyer with more details has been posted on our bulletin board.


From My Heart

Thank you for your prayers last Sunday and Monday as I traveled to Robbins, North Carolina to conduct my dear friend, Dr. Glenn Mathew’s funeral service. It took four and half hours to get from my house to Quantico, and on top of the traffic - there were pounding thunderstorms everywhere. I arrived in Robbins at 11:15 on Sunday evening. So, thank you for your prayers!

     The funeral service went extremely well, and there were dozens and dozens of pastors, missionaries, and evangelists who were in attendance. I was asked to preach the main message and when I got to the end, I gave an invitation, and 3 folks prayed to accept the Lord Jesus as Savior. I know my dear friend was rejoicing in Heaven.  Dr. Glenn Mathews has always been my “go-to” friend in the ministry. Whenever I simply needed an ear to bend, it was his ear I chose to call, and he would always pick up the phone! I am certainly going to miss him!

      But life goes on, doesn’t it? Ever since Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, the same procedure has been in effect: “He was born, he lived, and he died.” One of the uncertainties of life is the certainty of death. But as long as we have breath, the Scriptures admonish us to stay faithful in our walk with the Lord. The Holy Spirit in the Book of Hebrews informs us that we are “compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses.” (Hebrews 12:1). Just think of the hundreds and hundreds of folks in our church who have passed away in just the last 20 years! We have so many of our friends and loved ones up in Glory who are cheering us on as we labor for the Lord.

     As we have been bombarded by the media of an attempted assassination, political chaos, a “woke” Olympics which has turned off millions of viewers, and a host of other sideshows the media would have us see - Israel is surrounded by 3.6 billion Muslims who want the entire Jewish nation eradicated and pushed into the Sea to rid them of the land God promised to Abraham. Iran has gotten emboldened by a lack of resolve in America and is threatening to attack Israel. That decision has been met with a very powerful response from Israel. Israel has shown Iran they can hit them hard, with lightning precision, and can target their leadership, bomb their communications, bomb their Navies, their Air Forces, and even their nuclear sites - and there is not a thing Iran can do to stop them!

     These are certainly some interesting days! Could the “Day of the Lord” be upon us? Oh, I think if we knew how soon the Lord Jesus would return in the clouds to call His Church up to Heaven - we would all be running to the altar this morning to pray for His soon return! Are you ready for the sound of the trumpet? I simply cannot see that we could have much longer in this messed-up world! Keep looking up, Jesus is coming again!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Clyde Davis - UPMC York 545

David Gist - CHC 208

Pam Hamburg - Sinai 234

David Hennick - CHC 209

Patricia Mouring - Upper Chesapeake

Darlene Starner - CHC 28

Mark Uibel - Howard County 2123


Upcoming Events

Communion

Date
Oct 6
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Sunday School

Date
Oct 6
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.

Bus Ministry Events

Date
Oct 6
Time
11:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Bus Ministry hosts multiple larger-scale events throughout the year. All are invited!

Sunday Worship

Date
Oct 6
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 7
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!

Joyful Connection - Ladies Bible Study

Date
Oct 7
Time
6:45 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Oct 8
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 8
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Oct 9
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 9
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 9
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Oct 9
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 9
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.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Oct 12
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!