Sunday December 1, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Angels, From the Realms of 

Glory (278)

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (287)

What Wondrous Love Is This? (230)

Special Music:

Shauna Bassler

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

Joy to the World (270)

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (275)

In a Cave (288)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Jennifer Reed

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to the family and friends of Patrick McGeeney, who passed away on Tuesday, November 19. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church, in Hanover, PA.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: The Church’s annual business meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 4, in the auditorium, following the service

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH: Thank you to all those who took a tag from the tree. Please make sure your wrapped gifts are dropped off at the Welcome Desk by Sunday, December 8. If you would still like to help with the cost of the Bibles and turkeys, please place your envelope designated for Christmas Outreach in the offering plate.

SOUL-WINNER’S VISITATION DINNER: Due to CCS’s Elementary Program, we will not have a dinner on Thursday, December 5. However, regular visitation will still occur at 6:30 p.m., if you would like to go.


From My Heart

     I trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. We thank the Lord for all His wonderful blessings. Even with all its problems, we live in the greatest country on earth. We have our spouses, our children, our grandchildren, our homes, our jobs, our Church family, and our many friends. We have our Bible, our glorious salvation, the promise of Heaven, and the sweet Holy Spirit who lives within! Truth is, we have so much in which to give thanks to the Lord!

     I read this little poem by Dr. A. B. Simpson, who was a great preacher and the founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, whose sole aim was to spread the Gospel all over the world through missions.

   “Thanksgiving”

    “Once again, our glad thanksgivings rise before our Father’s throne.

     As we try to count the blessings of the year so swiftly flown:

     As we trace the wonderous workings of His wisdom, power, and love

     And smile our “Holy! Holy!” With the Seraphim above.

     As we gather round our firesides, on this new Thanksgiving Day

     Time would fail to count the blessings that have followed all our way.

     Grace sufficient, help and healing, prayer oft answered at our call.

     And the best of all our blessings, Christ Himself, our All in All.

     He has blessed our favored country with a free and bounteous hand,

     Peace and plenty in our borders, liberty through all our land.

     And although our sins and follies oft provoked Him to His face,

     Mercy still restrains His judgments and prolongs our day of grace.

     While we love to count the blessings, grateful for the year that’s gone.

     Faith would sweep a wider vision hope would gaze yet farther on.

     For the signals all around us seem with one accord to say,

     ‘Christ is coming soon to bring us earth’s last, best Thanksgiving     

     Day’”

     Can you imagine how filled with thanksgiving each of us will be when our wonderful Savior comes back to take us home to Heaven? In Revelation 4 and 5, the Apostle John saw us bowing before the throne, and crying, “Worthy is the Lamb.” That will definitely be a fantastic time of “Thanksgiving.”

     Have a wonderful day and I pray the Lord will bless us richly!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

James Bowers - CHC 501

Keith Gist - CHC 205

Billy Gray - UMCC 52A

Patricia Haviland - Northwest 7

Thomas Minossi - Good Samaritan 315



Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Mar 9
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
Mar 9
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
Mar 9
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
Mar 10
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
Mar 11
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
Mar 11
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.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Mar 12
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
Mar 12
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
Mar 12
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
Mar 12
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
Mar 12
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.