Wednesday August 6, 2025

Hospitalizations

Chris M. Albin (Out of State)

Elaine Carabell CHC 522

Gary Livingston - Gettysburg A264

JoAnn Manahan - St. Joseph 405A

Catherine Owens - CHC 212

Recovering

Kenneth Burrier

Ronnie DeFilippo

Loretta Duelley

Pam Hamburg

Mason Hoffman

Tom Humbert

Jed Skidmore

Laura Vizcaino

Pastor of the Week

Pastor Michael Stoddard

New Testament Baptist Church

111 Ash St. 

East Hartford, CT  06108


Home Folk

COD PASTOR OF THE WEEK: Pastor Lewis Howell - Senior Adult Pastor

COD STAFF OF THE WEEK: Gary Clark - Custodial Supervisor

CCS STAFF OF THE WEEK: Brenda McLaughlin - 3rd Grade Teacher

MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Becky Patterson - Bethesda Children’s Home

        Pray: - The Holy Spirit of God stirs the hearts of the children for salvation.

              - Offerings cover repairs of the vehicle used to take the boys to church and

   that the vehicle gives us many more years of service.

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK: Gary Livingston - 11 Hickory Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325

SERVICE PERSON OF THE WEEK: SGT Zack Bowman - Army

BUS WORKER OF THE WEEK: Kevin Hoffman - Driver; Good Shepherd

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OF THE WEEK: Ginny Elgersma/Linda Lieb - 

                                                                           1st & 2nd Grades                                                                                                        

Upcoming Surgery

Keira Holbrook - August 7

Helen Lee Matthews - August 7


Announcements

THANK YOU: Thanks to Pastor Rick for visiting Bernie in the nursing home, Pastor Norris for his message at the service, and Pastor Brian and Paul & Karen Albaugh for the music. I appreciate my church family for their calls, cards, and most important, their prayers. In Christ, Sandra Dennison

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 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
Aug 10
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
Aug 10
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
Aug 10
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
Aug 10
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.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Aug 11
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!

Dynamite Club

Date
Aug 13
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.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Aug 13
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
Aug 13
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
Aug 13
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.