Wednesday December 17, 2025

Recovering

Ron Albin

William Blizzard

Todd Comstock, Sr.

Ervan Kibler

William Saylor

Sharon Spies

Monica Van Etten

Laura Vizcaino

Pastor of the Week

Pastor Douglas Crosby

Grace Baptist Church

1955 Parker Drive

Ozark, Alabama 36360

Home Folk

COD PASTOR OF THE WEEK: Pastor Brian Jung - Music Pastor

COD STAFF OF THE WEEK: Herlinda Garcia Vicente de Lucero - Custodial

CCS STAFF OF THE WEEK: Catherine Belcher - Elementary Aide/ P.E. Helper

MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Kevin Bode - Chestnut Mountain Ranch

  Pray: - for our foster program that we are starting to help equip local churches, called,    

              “The Chestnut Mountain Village.”

            - that soon we will have the support needed to launch a Girls Ranch.

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK: Emma Layton 

COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Malachi Lieb - Bob Jones University

SERVICE PERSON OF THE WEEK: CPO Shawn Eskins - Coast Gaurd

BUS WORKER OF THE WEEK: Riyle Stansbury - Helper; Taneytown Route

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OF THE WEEK: Pastor Lewis Howell - Royal Blue Class

Upcoming Surgery

Karl Silfee - January 5

Paul Albaugh - January 16

Lisa Wing - January 27

Announcements

THANK YOU: Words cannot express our thanks and gratitude to our Open Door Family during my mom’s illness and home-going. Your loving prayers, cards, and encouragement were a comfort to us. We give a special thanks to Pastor Rick and Pastor Brian, who visited and prayed with my mom during her illness. What a blessing our church family is. Donna & Carl Baker

THANK YOU: The Good Shepherd Class and Staff would like to extend our sincere thanks to Eli & Troy Fenton, and their helpers, for the delicious Christmas luncheon they prepared and served to the Good Shepherd Class on Sunday, December 7. We would also like to extend our thanks to all the Church of the Open Door members who donated food. It was a real treat for our class, and everyone enjoyed it!

OPEN HOUSE: for the young adults will be held on Sunday, December 28, after the evening service, at the home of David Roberts (1723 Clear View Rd., Union Bridge). If you have any questions, please see David.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING RESULTS: All items on our December business meeting ballot passed by a majority vote. The 2026 Deacons are Rob Ward, Buck Bowers, Steve Bond, David Brown, Josh Peterson, Omar Echegoyen, Mike Goodwin, Mike Mangum, Sam Muller, David Roberts, Levi Haines, Mark Peterson, and Vijay Parekh. 

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Dec 28
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
Dec 28
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 28
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 29
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 31
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.

Master Clubs

Date
Dec 31
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 31
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 31
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 31
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Office Closures

Date
Jan 1
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.