Order of Service
10:45 AM |
6:00 PM |
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Hymns:
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (59) I’d Rather Have Jesus (320) Special Music:
Kim Bowers
Message By:
Dr. Norris E. Belcher, Jr.
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Hymns:
A New Name in Glory (163) How Firm a Foundation (385) Special Music:
Daniel Griffin
Message By:
Dr. Norris E. Belcher, Jr.
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Announcements
SYMPATHY: to the family and friends of Virginia Wolf, who passed away on Friday, January 21. Visitation will be held today at Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm where a service will follow at 3:30 pm at the funeral home.
SYMPATHY: to the family and friends of Ross Price, who passed away on Tuesday, January 25. The funeral was held on Friday, January 28, in Manchester.
THANK YOU: for my wonderful Church family here at Church of the Open Door during this time as we celebrated Dean’s home-going. The prayers, cards, and calls were greatly needed and will be treasured by me and my family. Praise God for His strength, grace, and mercy! Love in Christ Jesus, Martha Pennington & Family
LIVING CROSS: If you are interested in participating in this years production entitled, “Convincing Thomas,” you can register online through the Church Website or sign up at the Welcome Desk. The Living Cross offers a wide range of areas for individuals to be involved - from speaking to non-speaking parts, crowd scenes, props, make-up, tech crew, or just helping out behind the scenes. Contact Pastor Jung for questions.
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES: On Sunday, February 6, the Adult Sunday School Classes will begin a new Bible study entitled, “From Forgiven to Faithfulness” from 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.
MEMBER DIRECTORY: Copies of the Church Directory are available at the Welcome Desk. Please notify
Veronica Mouring with any changes - (410) 876-3838 x303 or vmouring@opendoorchurch.org
From My Heart
The grocery store shelves are empty, gasoline is up over a dollar from where it was one year ago, 1.7 million illegals have come across the border without being vetted or vaccinated, inflation continues to go higher and higher, the crime rate is skyrocketing all around the nation because the Progressives want no bail or jail time for criminals, the exit of our troops from Afghanistan was (and still is) a complete disaster, and more Americans have died with Covid in the past year than in any of the previous years since the virus hit our country. But Joe Biden told the nation last week that his first year in office was a great success! According to the President’s press conference; he had the greatest first year of any past President…ever!
Personally, I think the American people would disagree with him and would not give him the kudos he gave himself in that press conference. It seems to me, these Washington politicians live in the bubble of D.C. and have no clue what is going on in the rest of the country. Everything is provided for these people making our laws and issuing their mandates. I would dare to say most of them have drivers who chauffer them around, who go to the grocery store for them, and they all seem to go into Congress with nothing - but when they leave Congress - they are multi, multi, multi, millionaires.
I also read last week that the January 6th Commission, which is doing their best to destroy President Trump, has called the Trump children before their committee to answer questions about what they said and did on Jan. 6th. Don’t you think it is strange that Congress is interested in Trump’s children, but they are not the least bit interested in Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. It is strange to me that not one Senator or one House member has ever called on Hunter Biden to appear before a Congressional committee to answer questions!
Another thing that happened last week was the Senate voted down changing the filibuster rule, which would have allowed the passage of two voting rights bills. The John Lewis Voting Acts Bill and the Freedom to Vote Act were stopped last week, when Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema voted with the Republicans to keep the filibuster. The President said if these two bills did not pass, future elections would be unfair! He and about every other Democrat, said the Republicans wanted to suppress the vote. That is a blatant lie and they know it.
Our country is in such a mess! The people are rejecting the hard left turn this Administration has taken. But they cannot see and will not believe America does not want their Socialism. They are going to find out though, in November!
Have a great day and keep listening for the trumpet to sound.
Pastor Norris
Hospitalizations
Linda Lyons - Gettysburg Hospital #A253
Paul Rill - CHC#203