Wednesday July 30, 2025

Hospitalizations

Chris M. Albin (Out of State)

Elaine Carabell CHC 522

Pam Hamburg CHC ER

JoAnn Manahan - St. Joseph ICU 6

Recovering

Nancy Bittman

Kenneth Burrier

Linda Iles-Dean

Enoch Kirby

Sherry Mauler

Laura Vizcaino

Pastor of the Week

Pastor Jay Sheppard
Tri-City Baptist Church
24058 Heritage Pl
Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Home Folk

COD PASTOR OF THE WEEK: Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr. - Senior Pastor

COD STAFF OF THE WEEK: Randy Gist - Custodial (Volunteer)

CCS STAFF OF THE WEEK: Patty Mann - School Secretary

MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Robert & Jean Heath - Baptist International Missions
Pray: 1) God will use a recent Bible Institute graduate in His service!
2) God will continue to send us new students.

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK: Emma Layton 

SERVICE PERSON OF THE WEEK: SGT Zachary Boone - Army

BUS WORKER OF THE WEEK: Dave Roberts - Driver; Good Shepherd

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OF THE WEEK: Ezra Smith/Trish Brunner - “Boot the Mule” - 4yrs old - Kindergarten            

Upcoming Surgery

Ray Golt - August 1

Mason Hoffman - August 1

Tom Humbert - August 1 & 6

Announcements

SOUL-WINNER’S CLUB TRAINING: The next 12-week session for Fall/Winter will begin on Wednesday, August 27, downstairs in the Music Room at 7:00 p.m.
 Sign up today 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 Room 417/418 beginning on Monday, September 8, at 6:45 p.m.
 Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or online through the church website. For more information, see Donna Baker or Lisa Brauer.

DIVORCECARE: is a Christ-centered program that helps people apply biblical principles as they heal from the hurt of separation and divorce. A new session begins on Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 201. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or online through the church website. See Will or Anne-Marie Albaugh for more information.

GRIEFSHARE: A new session begins on Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 417/418. Come be part of a ministry that helps individuals find comfort, healing, and hope after the loss of a loved one. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or online through the church website. See Kathy Reed for more information.

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Dec 21
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.

Teen Events

Date
Dec 21
Time
9:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us for a "fun-filled" teen event.

Sunday Worship

Date
Dec 21
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 21
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 22
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!

Master Clubs

Date
Dec 24
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children 3yrs 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 24
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 24
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.

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.