Sunday March 9, 2025

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story (412)

The Eastern Gate (535)

The Way of the Cross Leads Home (97)

Special Music:

Krista Bezold

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Since Jesus Came Into My Heart (21)

Is It the Crowning Day? (573)

O to Be Like Thee! (306)

Offering:

Brenda Hall

Special Music:

Renaissance Men

Message By:

Rev. Dan DeLong


Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Margaret Barker at the passing of her sister, Sharon Dawson, on Monday, March 3. The funeral was held on Friday, March 7, in West Virginia.

SYMPATHY: to Tracey Wike, Christopher & Julie Shifflett, and Michael & Hanna Williams, at the passing of their husband/father, John Wike, Sr. on Monday, March 3. The funeral was held on Saturday, March 8, in Westminster.

SYMPATHY: to David & Wanda Weston and Mark & Tiffany Rill at the passing of their brother/uncle, Donald Weston, Jr., on Friday, February 28. The funeral was held on Thursday, March 6, in Baltimore.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Dale & Patty Mann and Janie Mann on the birth of their granddaughter/great-granddaughter, Lily Catherine Mann, who was born on Thursday, February 27, weighing 8 lbs., 10.4 oz. and 21.5 inches long. The proud parents are Brandon & Julie Mann.

CONGRATULATIONS: to William & Anne-Marie Albaugh and Mary Ann Albaugh on the birth of their grandson/great-grandson, Knox David Albaugh, who was born on Sunday, February 23, weighing 10 lbs., 6 oz., and 22 ¾ inches long. The proud parents are David and Andrea Albaugh.

THANK YOU: to my church family for all the prayers after my heart attack. Charlie Rudisill

THANK YOU: for all the phone calls and cards for Bob Luers. Thank you to Pastor Holbrook and Pastor Shutt for all your help and prayers, and also to Pastor Belcher for keeping me smiling at a time like this, when I needed it most. Kitty Luers


From My Heart

     One of our missionary families will be with us today. Bro. Dan DeLong and his family faithfully served the Lord in Australia for many years. Bro. Dan will speak this morning in the Conqueror’s Sunday School, and then I have asked him to share his ministry and to preach in our evening service. You will enjoy his ministry, and I sure hope you will be back this evening. Please make the DeLongs feel welcome and right at home with us.

     Have you paid attention to some of the fraud and waste the Trump team has uncovered? This story is amazing and is only going to grow greater as each area of the Federal Govt. is examined and exposed. The American people have paid excessive taxes for as long as anyone can remember, but no one ever called to ask my opinion on doling out the money. Has anyone asked you? Well, Elon Musk, appointed by Pres. Trump, is exposing fraud, waste, and many of the ridiculous places our money is being spent.

     Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa, recently posted on X, “From funneling tax dollars to risky research in Wuhan (China, where COVID-19 was released) to sending Ukrainians to Paris Fashion Week, USAID is one of the worst offenders of waste in Washington, D. C. and around the rest of the world.” Our tax 

dollars (20 million dollars) were spent to create Sesame Street in Iraq. Two million to support pottery classes in Morocco. Nine million was given by USAID to feed civilians in Syria, but none of that money made it to its designated target. Instead it ended up in the hands of a subsidiary of Al Qaeda in Iraq (to terrorists).

     And this is simply a fraction of what has been uncovered in just that one agency, USAID. DOGE is uncovering millions of dollars going to institutes, organizations, and tax-exempt 501C corporations that have direct ties to Democrat Senators and Congressmen. Two BILLION dollars was paid to an organization with direct ties to Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County in Atlanta Georgia. She was the one who came after Trump and indicted him for racketeering, doing everything she could do to have Trump thrown in jail. I wonder if 2 billion dollars was what it cost the Dems to bring Trump to a courtroom to try to stop his re-election. Well, Miss Willis has some explaining to do. How can she explain 2 billion dollars that came from USAID to an organization under her name? This blatant corruption simply must stop!

     Today is the day that the Lord has made - let’s rejoice and be glad in it.

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Charles Bugglen - Bayview 12

Evelyn Clemons - JHH 384

Terri Green - JHH 64

Enoch Kirby - Penn State Children’s Hosp.

Roy Lester - UMMC 16

Betty Ogle -Washington Hosp. 17

Susan Schuiling - Kernan T12

Kim Smith - CHC 417

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Mar 30
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 30
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.

Bring-A-Friend Sunday

Date
Mar 30
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Members and attendees are encouraged to invite their family and friends to attend Service(s) at the Church of the Open Door.

Sunday Worship

Date
Mar 30
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.

Church-wide Fellowship

Date
Mar 30
Time
7:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Please join us for a Church-wide Fellowship following Sunday evening service. It's a great time to meet and greet as well as enjoy some tasty treats.

Bring-A-Friend Sunday

Date
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Time
10:45 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Members and attendees are encouraged to invite their family and friends to attend Service(s) at the Church of the Open Door.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Mar 31
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!

ABC Fellowship Events

Date
Mar 31
Time
5:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Auditorium Bible Class (ABC) Sunday School group hosts fellowship activities throughout the year. All class members are invited to take part!

Joyful Connection - Ladies Bible Study

Date
Mar 31
Time
6:45 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Divorce Care

Date
Apr 1
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
Apr 2
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
Apr 2
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
Apr 2
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
Apr 2
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
Apr 2
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Neighborhood Visitation

Date
Apr 5
Time
9:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Throughout the year, there are opportunities for the wider Church to take part in visitation that is associated with a particular event happening at Church of the Open Door.