Sunday March 17, 2024

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Praise Him! Praise Him! (34)

Look and Live (142)

What a Wonderful Savior! (112)

Special Music:

Cheryl Milholland

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

My Savior’s Love (222)

There Is a Fountain (119)

For God So Loved the World (100)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:

Pastor Norris Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

LIVING CROSS NURSERY: For those who signed up to work in the Nursey during Living Cross week, copies of the schedule are now available to pick up at the Welcome Desk. Please see Anne-Marie if there are any questions. Thank you for your help!

PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS: There is still a major need for parking lot attendants for each night of the Living Cross. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or see Bob Keefer for questions.

LIVING CROSS MAKEUP: Main characters and cast, please plan to arrive early enough each night for your makeup to be done. The Makeup Staff will be here by 5:15 p.m. each night to begin assisting you.

LADIES TEA: Our Ladies Spring Tea will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Great Room. Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend. The theme is “Fill My Cup, Lord” and our guest speaker will be Eunice Jung. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or see Kellie Muller for more information.

CCS GOLF OUTING: CCS’s 1st annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, May 6, at Quail Valley Golf Course. Payment and registration are due by April 26. Brochures are located at the Welcome Desk. For questions, please contact Morgan Peterson at mpeterson@carrollchristian.com.

DEACONS: Please pick up your packets at the Welcome Desk.


From My Heart

     Living Cross begins next Sunday evening!  It is amazing how quickly it has come upon us this year!  I pray you will invite folks to come see it!  The program this year promises to be a very clear presentation of the Gospel.  This is a great opportunity for your friends and family to hear the Gospel and trust the Lord as their Savior!  The main thing is to pray for the Lord to put His Spirit and power upon each night’s presentation.   

     In the Gospel of John 14:1-6, the Lord Jesus told His Disciples they should not have “troubled hearts” at the news he had just shared with them about His departure through His death on the Cross.  He told them that in His “Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.”  We know the Lord Jesus would never lie to His Disciples, as that would be completely against His nature and Person!  The point is, if Jesus said there are many mansions in Heaven - then there are many mansions in Heaven!

     Our Savior went on to say, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also!”  Oh, thank the Lord for the promise of the second coming of Christ!  He came the first time as “the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,” but Jesus is coming again as the “Lion of the Tribe of Judah.”

     The Lord Jesus is up in Heaven right now, preparing us a place in which to live!  And one day soon, (I am sure praying) Jesus will step out of Heaven and will step on the clouds and call His children home!  I am looking forward to seeing the Lord Jesus face to face!  I have seen Him through the decades, but only through eyes of faith - but one day my faith will be turned into sight!  And so will yours, and we will see Him as He is, and we shall be like Him!  Oh, what a glorious day that will be!!!! 

     But until our Savior returns, we have to stay faithful and busy about the Father’s business! The Father’s business is leading folks to Christ, so let’s do what we can next week to get folks out to see “The Living Cross,” where they can hear the message of the Gospel.  

     Have a great day in the Lord! 

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Art Garvin - CHC 308

Tony Givens - UMMC 550

Mildred Moore - Lancaster

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Nov 10
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.

Church Choir "Special" Programs

Date
Nov 10
Time
10:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Church of the Open Door Choir, led by Pastor Brian Jung, presents special programs throughout the year.

Sunday Worship

Date
Nov 10
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 10
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

Date
Nov 11
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!

Divorce Care

Date
Nov 12
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Divorce Care is a 13-week Bible-based video/discussion series to help those who are navigating separation or divorce.

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Nov 12
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.

GriefShare for Children/Teens

Date
Nov 12
Time
6:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 13
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
Nov 13
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children 4yrs 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.

Soul-Winners Club

Date
Nov 13
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Nov 13
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 13
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 13
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Teen Events

Date
Nov 16
Time
5:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join us for a "fun-filled" teen event.