Sunday January 11, 2026

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Heaven’s Jubilee (543)

The Wonder of It All (63)

Do You Know My Jesus? (165)

Special Music:

Mary Matthews

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

Praise Him! Praise Him! (34)

One Day! (92)

In the Service of the King (415)

Offering: 

Caleb Muller

Special Music:

Renaissance Men

Message By: 

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Bobbie Aldrich and Jack & Darla Bowman at the passing of their husband/brother, Duane Aldrich, on Tuesday, December 30. A service will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Missionary Baptist Church in Hanover, PA.

THANK YOU: to Pastor Rick, Pastor Brian, and Pastor Comstock for your visits while I was hospitalized. Thank you to Christine Bish and Will Albaugh for your visits in the hospital. Thank you to Pastor Howell and the Super 60’s for your visit. It was a blessing. Thanks for all the cards and text messages. Most of all, thanks for all your prayers. I am doing much better. Joan Dillon

TITHING STATEMENTS: for 2025 will be available for pick up starting on Wednesday, January 14, before and after the evening service.


From My Heart

     Karen and I want to thank our wonderful Church family for all the kindness you showed to us during the Christmas Season. We simply do not have words to express our gratitude for your generosity to us. Each year at Christmas, my dad will ask me, “Well, did the Church spoil you rotten again this Christmas?” And I will say, “Yes, they sure did!” And he will just laugh and say, “That’s just wonderful!” So, thank you very much for blessing our hearts.

     I have not been able to get a “From My Heart” written in the last two weeks, and so much has happened recently! I suppose the big news is the raid conducted in Caracas, Venezuela, where the Dictator Maduro and his wife were captured and brought to America to answer for the drug trafficking charges, which has been responsible for multiplied 1000’s of deaths of American citizens. The entire operation went down without losing a plane, helicopter, or soldiers. By all accounts, it was a successful operation.

     The trouble started once the media and the Democrats found out it had happened. It seems to me that President Trump could find a cure for every type of cancer a human being could possibly contract, and offer the treatment for free, and even come to people’s homes to administer the cure… and the media and Chris Van Hollen (and every other Democrat in Congress) would oppose it! All day last Monday, after the flawless operation, every Democrat who could find a microphone was supporting the murderous Maduro and condemning President Trump! How in the world could anyone condemn the arrest of this terrible dictator, who has the blood of 100’s of thousands of America’s young people on his hands?

     Another huge story has been the 9 billion-dollar (and counting) fraud case that has been uncovered in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz has found himself in a terrible bind, and it looks like the FBI has a solid case against him, Keith Ellison (Minnesota Attorney General), and Miss Somalia herself, Ilhan Omar (Minnesota Congresswoman). And now, it appears that the same scheme is happening in several Democratic states like Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

     I remember a few years ago, thinking when I saw Mr. Ellison was leaving Congress and decided to run for the A.G. position in Minnesota, “Why step down from Congress to be a state Attorney General?” But I suppose when 9 BILLION dollars of fraudulent spending goes through your hands, it was a job upgrade in his eyes! Anyway, it is really going to be interesting to see how all these things develop, and who is going to have to pay the price for stealing billions of taxpayers’ dollars.

     Have a wonderful day, and may the Lord bless our great country!

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Paula Clemons - JHU 7

Bruce Muller - JHU 525B

Joan Myers - CHC 307

Genevieve Singer - CHC 511

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Jan 11
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
Jan 11
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
Jan 11
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.

Communion

Date
Jan 11
Time
7:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Jan 12
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!

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Jan 13
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us as we navigate the challenges of overcoming loss - whether it is the loss of a job or relationship or a loved one.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jan 14
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!

Master Clubs

Date
Jan 14
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
Jan 14
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
Jan 14
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
Jan 14
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.