Wednesday August 9, 2023

Hospitalizations

Pastor Mike Belcher - Out of State

Jeannie Miller - Shock Trauma #16

Brenda Noon - Out of State

Recovering

Darlene Beard

Frank Elgersma

Terri Green

Nancy Horner

Susan Kyker

Bradley Maggard

Pastor of the Week

Pastor Jay Sheppard
Tri-City Baptist Church
24058 Heritage Place
Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Home Folk

COD PASTOR OF THE WEEK: Pastor Rick Holbrook - Pastoral Care

COD STAFF OF THE WEEK: Cheryl Bowers - Church Secretary

CCS STAFF OF THE WEEK: Patty Mann - School Secretary

MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Charles Hoblitz - Georgia
  Pray: for our persecuted brethren in India where 140 Christians have been martyred and 250 Christian homes have been burned

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK: Nova Krolicki

SERVICE PERSON OF THE WEEK: SPC Noah Dennis - Army

BUS WORKERS OF THE WEEK: Lauren Allen - Helper, Eldersburg/Sykesville Route

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OF THE WEEK: Shirley Campbell & Shelby Wisner - First Grade


Upcoming Surgery

Norris Belcher, Sr. - August 10

Anne Kyker - August 16

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Dr. David Rifenberick at the loss of his wife, Elaine Rifenberick, on Friday, August 4. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m. in Lockport, Illinois. The service will be live-streamed. Details for the livestream will be posted the day prior on Elaine’s Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/elaine.rifenberick.
 Dr. Rifenberick’s mailing address is 233 S. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435.

SUPER 60’S WATERMELON FELLOWSHIP: has been cancelled due to the recent power outage spoiling the food supplies for the event.

PRAYING FOR OUR MILITARY: We are updating our Military list for the Wednesday prayer bulletin. If you have a family member or friend serving in any branch of the military and would like us to pray for them, please complete a form at the Welcome Desk.

LADIES'/MEN'S SOFTBALL GAMES & COOKOUT:  are taking place on Saturday, September 2, from 4 until 8 p.m.  Sign-up at the Welcome Desk - to play, attend the cookout, and/or bring a food item to share.  Please see Kellie Muller with any questions.

GRIEFSHARE & GRIEFSHARE FOR CHILDREN: Both GriefShare sessions begin on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 418 and 417, respectively. Sign-up at the Welcome Desk. For more information, please contact Kathy Reed for the adult session and Judy Hannah for the children’s session, which includes teens.

JOYFUL CONNECTION: The monthly meetings of the Joyful Connection Ladies Bible Study will resume on Monday, September 11, at 6:45 p.m. in Rooms 417-418. They will be studying I & II Peter this year, using Dorothy Davis' book Your Faith on Trial. The book is available for $11. Please see Marie Kitzmiller or Nadine Roberts 443-547-9582 for more information. 

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Jun 14
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
Jun 14
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
Jun 14
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.

Church-wide Fellowship

Date
Jun 14
Time
7:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door hosts Church-wide fellowships after the evening service throughout the year. All are encouraged to join in on the fun...there is always good food and great fellowship!

Super 60s Choir Practice

Date
Jun 15
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
Jun 15
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!

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jun 17
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!

Dynamite Club

Date
Jun 17
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children ages 3 years thru 6th grade are invited to Dynamite Club, which takes place Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. throughout the summer.

Soul-Winner's Club Training Program - Week 9, Lesson Nine

Date
Jun 17
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Soul-Winner's Club Training Program - Week Nine, Lesson Nine

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jun 17
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
Jun 17
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
Jun 17
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

College & Career Fellowship Events

Date
Jun 19
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The College & Career Sunday School Class hosts events monthly outside of the weekly Sunday School hour (9:45 a.m.; room 101). All unmarried young adults, who have graduated high school and are aged 18-29 are invited to participate.

Teen Events

Date
Jun 20
Time
2:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us for a "fun-filled" teen event.