Sunday December 28, 2025

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

How Great Our Joy (295)

We Three Kings of Orient Are (272)

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (269)

Special Music:

Kellie Muller

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

The First Noel (268)

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne (267)

Away in a Manger (279)

Offering: 

Emily Wright

Special Music:

Mary Matthews

Message By: 

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK: Our regular mid-week prayer service will be held on New Year’s Eve this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Nursery will not be available for this service, and there will be no Master Clubs or Teen Impact.

POINSETTIAS: Thank you to those who purchased a poinsettia to help us decorate the Auditorium during the Christmas season. Please be sure to pick up your plants today, as we will be removing all our decorations by the end of this week.

GRIEFSHARE: The next session begins on Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. Come be part of our next session that helps individuals find comfort, healing, and hope after the loss of a loved one. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or see Kathy Reed for more information.

CONQUEROR’S FILM & FELLOWSHIP: All are welcome to take part in the Conqueror’s Christian Film & Fellowship that will be held on Saturday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m. in Baker. Please see Pastor Ray for more details.


From My Heart

Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning,

Dear Master, let it be,

In working, or in waiting,

Another year with Thee.


Another year of mercies,

Of faithfulness and grace;

Another year of gladness

In the shining of Thy face.


Another year of progress,

Another year of praise,

Another year of proving

Thy presence all the days.


Another year of service,

Of witness of Thy love,

Another year of training

For holier work above.


Another year is dawning,

Dear Master, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven

Another year for Thee.


--Francis Ridley Havergal (1874)


Hospitalizations

Karen Albaugh - Bayview 12

Craig Bowen - Out of State (VA)

Evelyn Clemons - JHU 451

Paula Clemons - JHU 68

Mark Scarff - CHC ER

Upcoming Events

Week Month

Sunday School

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Office Closures

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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.