Sunday November 1, 2026

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns: 

Constantly Abiding (396) 

I Know Whom I Have Believed (359)

‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (380)

Special Music:

Gabriel Kirby

Message By:  

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns: 

Such Love (215) 

O How I Love Jesus (221) 

Have I Done My Best for Jesus? (594)

Offering:

Brenda Hall

Special Music:

Renee Jung

Message By: 

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Nathania Kirby & James Kirby, David & Dianne Kirby, and their family on the passing of their son/grandson, Enoch Kirby, on Monday, October 26. A viewing will be held here at church on Thursday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the service following. Those wishing to help the family with burial expenses may donate at https://brandontolsonfoundation.org/lhf-enoch-kirby/

SYMPATHY: to Fred & Nancy Horner, Bryan & Robin Boone, and Jeff & Canina Carl and their sons on the passing of their brother/uncle, Roland Toms, on Sunday, October 25. The funeral was held yesterday in Taneytown.

THANK YOU: to everyone who prayed for me during my recent knee replacement. The surgery was successful! Thank you also to Pastor Shutt and the ladies from Soul Winners who visited me. Joyce Mahoney

TITHING ENVELOPES: for 2027 are available for pickup in the Church hallway through Wednesday, November 11.

GOOD SHEPHERD CLASS: will be having their annual Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 6. They need 2 cooked, sliced, and deboned turkeys for the occasion. They should be delivered to the Great Room Kitchen by 9:30 a.m. that morning in a disposable pan with the broth in a separate disposable container. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Desk.

NURSERY HELP NEEDED: during the Fall Revival for Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17. If you can serve in the Nursery, please contact Anne-Marie Albaugh at (443) 375-2078.

SPORTSMAN BANQUET DISPLAYS: If you have a mount or photos to display, please see Pastor Howell. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the program begins at 5 p.m.

From My Heart

     This Tuesday is Election Day for the midterms. Please get out to do your civic duty and vote. Our nation is strongly leaning towards becoming what the liberal progressives are calling socialism, but what they want is not socialism; they want communism. If you want the borders wide open, the Senate eliminated, the Supreme Court packed, single-payer health insurance, or the office of the president abolished, you can sit at home and do nothing on Election Day!

      If these radical Democrats take over the House of Representatives and the Senate, they will do their best to accomplish the things I just mentioned. So, if they do away with the office of the president, America will become just like the other communist nations and will have a dictator who will make sure their communist government is enforced. It is amazing how the radical Left has been holding “No King” protests all over the country, while they are the ones pushing the country to have a king, who would be the one who will spearhead the “revolution.”   

    You see, they are calling what they are trying to accomplish: “a revolution.” When any nation sets out to change its government, it must do so through a revolution. In every instance in which a political revolution occurs, people die, and usually in huge numbers. They are called the “resistance” and become enemies of the State, and millions upon millions have died in these takeovers. Mao’s communist takeover in China left as many as 70 million dead because of the Great Famine that resulted. Then there was Stalin in Russia, whose communist takeover ended with an estimated 7 million deaths. Hitler in Germany killed an estimated 17 million, plus 8 million Jews. Then there was Castro in Cuba, and the list goes on and on! Do you think Americans are going to sit idly by and watch these people rip America apart? There will certainly be a huge resistance that will result in much death!

    On a positive note, Nov. 15-18, we will have Dr. Lou Rossi with us for our Fall Revival. Bro. Rossi has been with us many times and is always a tremendous blessing. I hope you will block out those four days and plan to be here for every service. We will have the choir and orchestra each evening and will enjoy some great music. Please plan to be in your “assigned seat” at each service, and let’s pray and invite others to come with us.

    Have a wonderful day, and I pray the Lord will bless you wonderfully!

Hospitalizations

James Appleby - Saint Joseph

Evelyn Clemmons - CHC 521

Norman Cox - CHC 321

Phyllis Naundorf - Gettysburg A256

Barbara Ruth - Harrisburg Hospital

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Nov 1
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
Nov 1
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
Nov 1
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.

Joyful Connection - Ladies Bible Study

Date
Nov 2
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Super 60s Choir Practice

Date
Nov 2
Time
8:30 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Pastor Brian Jung leads the Super 60's Choir, which performs at special events as well as for visitation.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Nov 2
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!

Joyful Connection - Ladies Bible Study

Date
Nov 2
Time
6:45 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays" Special Session

Date
Nov 3
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
"Surviving the Holidays" is a stand-alone session for GriefShare that is open to all.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 4
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!

Soul-Winner's Club Training Program - Week 10, Lesson Ten

Date
Nov 4
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Soul-Winner's Club Training Program - Week Ten, Lesson Ten

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 4
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
Nov 4
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
Nov 4
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 7
Time
9:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!

Ladies Fellowship Events

Date
Nov 7
Time
11:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door hosts multiple events throughout the year for our ladies to fellowship.