Sunday August 18, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

My Sins Are Gone (157)

Farther Along (556)

Satisfied (48)

Special Music:

Ladies Rejoice

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

When We All Get to Heaven (526)

Christ Returneth (561)

Set My Soul Afire (445)

Offering:

Caleb Muller & Will Albaugh

Special Music:

Shauna Bassler

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

THANK YOU: Thank you so much to The Royal Blue Class, Pastor Holbrook, and Pastor Shutt for all the prayers and visits during my surgery. Also, thank you for all the love and prayers during the sickness and passing of Pippi. Thank you to the Good Shepherd Class. She loved you and Jesus!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Donna Kibler & Family

SOUL-WINNER'S CLUB TRAINING: The Summer/Fall training session begins this 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.

COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE WEEK: It’s time to update our College Student list for this coming school year! Forms are available at the Welcome Desk to complete for a new or returning student.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST: We are updating our Military list for the Wednesday bulletin. If you have a family member or friend serving in any branch of the military and would like us to pray for them, please complete a form at the Welcome Desk.


From My Heart

     I have always heard adults say the older you get the quicker the time passes!  I agree with that!  I think this was the shortest summer I have ever experienced!  Someone said, “Time stands still for no one!”  It is the middle of August already and school is about to start again, our college kids will soon head off for another year, and the peace and quiet of the summer are about to undergo a dramatic change. 

     Karen and I want to thank you for all the cards and well wishes for our 48th Anniversary last Tuesday.  Our church family is always so thoughtful, and we sure appreciate your kindness toward us! 

     Let me give you an update on Pastor Lewis Howell and his wife, Kim.  They have been working day and night to get everything in order so they can get here soon - but not lose everything they own.  Being in a Socialist country, things are quite different than here in America.  The government is in charge of your move and there are dozens of hoops you have to jump through.  They had to have yard work done, a retaining wall built, painting done, and then all of it inspected for approval. All of these efforts require stamps and permits, and all take time!  All these things had to be done before they could put their house on the market! 

     So now, it looks like they will be able to put their house on the market this week!  Please continue to pray for everything to fall into place!  Pastor Howell told me last Monday they are getting so excited to get here and hopefully their house will sell quickly and they can get to Westminster.  It won’t be as long as it has been - that is for sure!  We need to get them here and get the Super 60’s ministry cranked up and running full bore and wide open!  Please continue to pray for everything to fall into place for the Howells, so we can get them here safe and sound!  And not just get them here safe and sound - but get them here without bankrupting them in the process. The taxes, the fees, and the shipping container to bring their belongings are costing them a big bundle!

     Have a great day and pray for the Lord to bless your heart through the Word of God! 

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Clyde Davis - UPMC York 545

Mildred Moore - Lancaster

Mark Uibel - Suburban 3857


Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Dec 22
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
Dec 22
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.

Sunday Worship

Date
Dec 22
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
Dec 23
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!

Office Closures

Date
Dec 24
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.

Christmas Eve Service

Date
Dec 24
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us for a candlelight service in celebration of the birth of our dear Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Dec 24
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!

Office Closures

Date
Dec 25
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.

King's Messengers/College & Career Activities

Date
Dec 28
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary