Sunday December 15, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

How Great Our Joy (295)

We Three Kings of Orient Are (272)

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (269)

Special Music:

Ladies Rejoice

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (276)

Offering:

Tim & Andrew Uibel

Christmas Cantata:

             “Emmanuel”


Announcements

SYMPATHY: to the family and friends of Heather Bader, who passed away on Monday, December 9. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a later date.

SYMPATHY: to Andrew & Veronica Mouring on the passing of Andrew’s uncle, Thomas Minossi, on Saturday, December 7. There are no arrangements at this time.

GRIEFSHARE: The next session begins on Tuesday, January 7, at 6:30 p.m. Come be part of our next session that helps individuals find comfort, healing, and hope after the loss of a loved one. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk, or see Kathy Reed for more information.

SOUL-WINNER’S CLUB TRAINING: The next 12-week training sessions for Winter/Spring (2025) begin on January 15, downstairs in the Music Room at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up online through the Church website or at the Welcome Desk.


From My Heart

We will be enjoying our Christmas Cantata this evening at 6:00 p.m. We have been getting little snippets from the music, and tonight it will all come together to present the Christmas message. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to invite friends, family, and co-workers to come for some beautiful music! And, of course, the Gospel will be preached after the Cantata and an invitation will be given for folks to receive Christ. Let’s fill up the building this evening and pray for the Lord to bless in a great way!

     There are some strange events happening in several places throughout our country. In a number of places, drones have been flying over military bases, top secret assets, U.S. Air Force bases, and even several airports. The media has been presenting these drones as space aliens with pointy heads who have come to Earth to scout out the technology we have before they invade our planet. The media in this country is so dishonest, corrupt, and anti-American - it is sickening! They don’t want us to see these drones for what they are!

     These drones are (no doubt) from our enemies, but our enemies are not little pointy-headed aliens from outer space, but are in all probability from China. And the reason I say that is because Joe Biden has done absolutely nothing to stop the spying that is happening. The present Biden Administration has done nothing to calm the minds and hearts of those folks who are seeing these things in the skies! The government’s lack of action is just like it was when they did nothing to stop those spy balloons that were spotted halfway across the Pacific Ocean, but were allowed to traverse the entire country, taking pictures and gathering data, and were not shot down until they started off the east coast in South Carolina!

     You can be assured this stuff will not be permitted once Trump goes back in the White House! On January 20th, there will be a new Sheriff in town and the agenda is going to be: “America First,” not “China First.” It is shameful how America has allowed itself to be invaded by Islamic terrorists, spies from our enemies, jihadists, and people who despise the American way of life. We have allowed so much criminality to come pouring across our borders.

     This last week, the Syrian regime of Bashir Assad was toppled. This man has more blood on his hands than just about anyone who is alive today! He has used chemical weapons on his political enemies, has been a puppet of Russia and Iran, and has plagued Israel with terrorism for over three decades. The militant group that pulled off this overthrow is an offshoot of Al Qaeda! They are not a friend of ours, nor a friend of Israel. The U.S. and Israel flew several missions to Damascus where they destroyed weapons depots and artillery storage facilities, so this new government of terrorists could not use them against the Israelis.

     Have a wonderful day and let’s trust the Lord to bless us richly today!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Dora Manning - JHU 508

Imogene Rill - CHC

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Dec 15
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.

Good Shepherd Class Events

Date
Dec 15
Time
10:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Good Shepherd Class hosts various events throughout the year, during their regular Class time.

Sunday Worship

Date
Dec 15
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.

Christmas Cantata

Date
Dec 15
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
You are invited to join us as we celebrate the wondrous birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sunday Worship

Date
Dec 15
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 16
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
Dec 17
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.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Deaf Ministry Events

Date
Dec 21
Time
10:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Deaf Minsitry holds various events throughout the year.