Sunday May 25, 2025

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

O Beautiful for Spacious Skies (603)

The Star-Spangled Banner (600)

O to Be Like Thee! (306)

Special Music:

Krista Bezold & Kellie Muller

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

Constantly Abiding (396)

Higher Ground (296)

Send the Light! (437)

Offering:

Ron Reed

Special Music:

Jennifer Reed

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Don & Robin Frazier at the passing of Don’s father, Joseph Frazier, Jr., on Saturday, May 17. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, in Westminster. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Tom & Cheryl Humbert and Ruth Chrest at the birth of their granddaughter/great-granddaughter, Emma Jane, on Friday, May 16, weighing 8lbs, 8oz, and 21 inches long. The proud parents are Aaron & Hailey Humbert.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Jane Lippy and Craig & Gail Lippy at the birth of their great-grandson/grand-nephew, Maxim John, on Wednesday, May 21. The proud parents are Joseph and Phoebe Lippy.

THANK YOU: so much for all the prayers and cards after my surgery and during my recovery. I am doing much better and hope to be back soon. Robert Immler

THANK YOU: to my church family for your prayers, cards, phone calls, and for Pastor Holbrook’s visit while I was in the hospital. It is a blessing to know we have a church family that cares. In Christian Love, Linda Mosley

RECOGNIZING OUR GRADUATES: Sunday, June 1, is the final day to submit a form to have your graduate recognized in our special handout. Stop by the Welcome Desk to complete a form before it is too late!


From My Heart

     We had graduation exercises this last Friday evening, and I honestly think this school year has flown by at a quicker pace than any other. I want to congratulate the graduating class of 2025 and wish all of you a bright and glorious future as you seek God’s perfect will for your lives. The times in which we are living make it a little frightening for any young person starting towards a career, but staying close to the Lord and allowing Him to guide and bless your efforts will guarantee your success.

     It was hilarious to watch the “lame stream media” try to spin President Trump’s trip to the Middle East as simply one big disastrous wasted few days! Over twelve trillion dollars of new investments into our economy were achieved, and somehow, according to the media, his trip was a failure! The Qatar Emir gifted the United States Air Force and the Defense Department a new Boeing 747 to replace the aging Air Force 1, with no strings attached, and somehow the media thinks this is the worst thing since the Alamo.

     Their focus was not on the respect the Middle East has for America and President Trump’s leadership, but they purposely turned the focus on Trump receiving a new airplane! It was never intended to be a personal gift, and the media knew it was not! But they reported it negatively with the intent to smear Trump. The media is so devious!

     The stories being overlooked by the media (because they do not fit their agenda narrative) are the stories America needs to hear! Biden announced in a speech in 2022 that he had cancer, but the media ignored it; as a matter of fact, they did not even question what he said! And now, suddenly, it is reported he has advanced prostate cancer! He has the best doctors on the planet who provided for his care while he was President, and yet it was just discovered he has advanced prostate cancer…I don’t think so! The point is that we have been lied to for four years by the Biden White House, the Biden media, the Biden leadership, and the Democrat leadership in both houses of Congress.

     Please pray for our nation. Pray for revival and for a nationwide spiritual awakening that will turn folks back to God. America needs to get back to Church, and back to prayer, and back to the Bible. The only thing that will fix the divide in our country is for America to see a sweeping revival, causing folks to repent of sin and seek the blessings of the Lord.

     Have a wonderful day and take the opportunity today to draw nigh unto God! The promise in James 4:8 says, “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh unto you.” That is a wonderful Bible promise! Use the opportunity of today to draw near to the Lord and then allow the Lord to draw near to you.

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Dora Manning - Dove House

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Jun 1
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 School

Date
Jun 1
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
Jun 1
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.

Mission Trip Meetings

Date
Jun 1
Time
3:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door and its various ministries participate in mission trips throughout the year.

Sunday Worship

Date
Jun 1
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
Jun 2
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!

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jun 4
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!

Dynamite Club

Date
Jun 4
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children ages 3 years thru 6th grade are invited to Dynamite Club, which takes place Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. throughout the summer.

Soul-Winners Club

Date
Jun 4
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jun 4
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
Jun 4
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
Jun 4
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.