Sunday February 22, 2026

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

Glory to His Name (127)

Are You Washed in the Blood? (122)

I’d Rather Have Jesus (320)

Special Music:

Gabriel Kirby

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Hymns:

Isn’t the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful! (217)

The Love of God (223)

The Light of the World Is Jesus (146)

Offering: 

Brenda Hall

Special Music:

Karen Albaugh

Message By: 

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.


Announcements

SUPER SIXTIES CONNECTION: Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Great Room. The theme will be "Spring is Coming." Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.

BRING-A-FRIEND DAY: Make plans now to invite friends to join us for services on Sunday, March 15. After the evening service, we will enjoy some sweet fellowship and homemade chili hosted by the Generations Sunday School Class.

LIVING CROSS: If you are interested in signing up for this year’s production entitled “The Last Miracle,” there is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk, or you can register online through the Church Website. Please see Pastor Jung if you have any questions.

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


From My Heart

     This last week, I was reading the news on my iPad and read an article where the new Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has issued a dire need only a few weeks into his term! He is out of money…already! The Socialist, Marxist, Communist Mayor has changed the way things operate in New York City. He has done away with “individualism” and has replaced it with the “collective.” He bragged before the people of New York City elected him that he would make everything in the city “FREE.” Well, free is good until you run out of money! Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s former Prime Minister, said, “The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.”

     Another issue the people of New York City are facing is Mamdani’s overt push to import more and more Muslims! The term “Islam” means “to submit.” The term “Muslim” simply means, “I have submitted.”  In all the writings of Islam, they teach the expansion of Islam as “worldwide”. They believe Mohammad would have them conquer nations, regions, and cities by immigration (whether legal or illegal). The idea is to simply move into a region and then scream for protection, rights, and freedom to advance their “faith.”

     This is exactly what is happening in all of Europe. I think the Saudi’s, the Qatari Emirs, the Kuwaiti leaders, and all the other oil-rich countries of the Middle East are funding this invasion of Muslim young couples!

     The goal is to force the submission of non-Muslim nations to Islam by a gradual, but steady influx of young people. Mamdani is showing America their plan. As they have done in Dearborn, Michigan, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, they are now doing in New York City. They overwhelm blocks and blocks of the city and then begin to implement Sharia Law in the community they have overtaken. Then they place people on the ballots to run for office! This is what has happened all over Europe, all over Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and literally the entirety of Europe. And make no mistake, it is happening here in our country as well.

     When the Lord Jesus raptures the Church to Heaven, and the Antichrist is revealed (who I think will be a Muslim), there will already be in place, throughout the civilized world, a massive army of Muslims to carry out his “jihad” against non-believers to force them to submit or to be beheaded.

     We simply must be so close to the Lord’s return for His Church. The world today is in a downward death spiral, with only our Lord’s return as our last hope. And that is exactly what Paul told Titus that our Lord’s return will be, “our blessed hope.” (Titus 2:13)

     Have a wonderful day and keep listening for the sound of the trumpet.

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Christopher Barnes - CHC 403

Dan Behnke - JHU 766

Bruce Muller - JHU 7

Phyllis Naundorf - Washington Hosp.

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Feb 22
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
Feb 22
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
Feb 22
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.

Communion

Date
Feb 22
Time
7:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Feb 23
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!

Grief Share - 13-Week Seminar

Date
Feb 24
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.

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Feb 25
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
Feb 25
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
Feb 25
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
Feb 25
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
Feb 25
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Super 60s

Date
Feb 26
Time
9:30 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
TAKE PART IN THE FUN! Super 60's, under the leadership of Pastor Lewis Howell, hosts events and activities throughout the year that include something for everyone.