Sunday August 24, 2025

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Glory to His Name (127)

Higher Ground (296)

All I Need (398)

Special Music:

Paul & Karen Albaugh

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

Constantly Abiding (396)

In My Heart There Rings a 

Melody (2)

Send the Light! (437)

Offering:

Tim Uibel

Special Music:

Shauna Bassler

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to the Douglas family at the passing of Marie Douglas, on Thursday, August 14. The funeral was held on Thursday, August 21, in Westminster.

SYMPATHY: to Norman & Nancy Cox and Richard & Brenda Cox at the passing of their son/brother, Keith Cox, on Friday, August 15. The funeral was held on Tuesday, August 19, in Westminster.

THANK YOU: Through many prayers, cards, and calls from my church family, I was able to get through a very rough time. Thank you and God bless! Maryann Burleson

THANK YOU: I want to express my appreciation to my church family for all the cards of encouragement and support during my wife's hospitalization and home-going.  Special thanks to Pastor Rick for his visits and Pastor Norris for conducting the funeral service.  I am truly blessed to be part of such a caring church family and friends.  God has used you to comfort me during this most difficult time.  God Bless, Griff Manahan

COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE WEEK: It’s time to update our College Student list for this coming school year! Forms are available at the Welcome Desk to complete for a new or returning student.


From My Heart

     Carroll Christian Schools is off and running for the 2025-2026 school year. Please pray for our students and for our School Staff and ask the Lord to bless and encourage them. We have a couple of new teachers as well as several new families who have placed their children in our school. The school year is always full of challenges, so please pray for a banner year.

     You have probably heard of Project Veritas, and the company’s founder, James O’Keefe. In 2023, there were allegations of financial malfeasance against O’Keefe, and he was terminated by his Board of Directors. It seems to me the entire matter may have been a “political hit-job” to silence him, as there is very little information out there about charges, court dates, fines, or hearings. Since then, O’Keefe has started another “Project” company and has been working on several matters now related to the January 6th trial!

     O’Keefe has been given the handwritten notes of a woman who was involved in the entire scheme to come up with a plan to destroy President Trump with the “January 6th trial!” This whistleblower gave O’Keefe her notes taken in dozens of secret meetings, where she sat in as an employee of Armstrong Williams Media Company, which took place from 2021-2023!

     On September 13, 2021, this whistleblower detailed a meeting with herself, Armstrong Williams, CNN Commentator Shermichael Singleton, and with the former (under Donald J. Trump) Attorney General William (Bill) Barr. The true purpose of this secret meeting was to strategize concerning the newly formed January 6th (J-6) Committee. This Whistleblower’s name is Patricia Lelis, and she wrote in her notes of this meeting, “The investigation will be focused on people close to Trump and make efforts to formally prosecute these people.”

     So, this entire J-6 Committee was all hand-picked by Democrats and Republican folks known as “Never Trumpers!” Just last Monday, Bill Barr was called in before Congress in a closed-door meeting where they were made aware of Bill Barr’s efforts to stop Trump from running for re-election. You might be saying, “I have not heard any of this on the news?” No, and you probably won’t because it does not fit the narrative for the Democrat Party! This entire thing is shameful and I for one hope and pray these lying members of Congress are brought up on charges and made to answer for their actions.

     Will there ever be any justice for all the Democrat shenanigans that have been done since 2015? We now know through released documents that Obama, the Clintons, the Bidens, Pelosi, Schumer, Bill Barr, Liz Cheney, Clapper, Brennen, Comey, Mayorkas, and it just goes on and on (Democrats and Republicans alike) who schemed and did everything in their power to deceive the American people! In my book - these actions are treasonous! We will see what happens! Have a great day!

Pastor Norris


Hospitalizations

None at this time.

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Aug 31
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
Aug 31
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
Aug 31
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.

Office Closures

Date
Sep 1
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Offices are closed for holidays; however, the Church's main voice mail is answered regularly. If you need to speak to someone urgently outside of normal office hours, please call (410) 876-3838 and leave a voice mail.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Sep 1
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!

Master Clubs

Date
Sep 3
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
Sep 3
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
Sep 3
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
Sep 3
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.