Sunday August 23, 2026

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

All Creatures of Our God and King (32)

The Wonder of It All (63)

I’d Rather Have Jesus (320)

Special Music:

Gabriel Kirby

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

When the Roll Is Called Up 

Yonder (524)

When Morning Gilds the Skies (42)

Bring Them In (433)

Offering: 

Will Albaugh

Special Music:

Shauna Bassler

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr. 

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to the family and friends of Arlene Rippeon, who passed away on Sunday, August 16. The funeral was held on Friday, August 21, in Westminster. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE: for Ron Albin will be held here at church on Saturday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.  

THANK YOU: to our church family for all the prayers, cards, messages, and phone calls. Thank you to Pastor Holbrook for the many visits. We are humbled and blessed to be a part of a praying and caring church family! The Stringhams

THANK YOU: to all who expressed sympathy in many ways to our family at the recent passing of our son-in-law. It is a blessing to be part of a caring, praying church. Paul & Karen Albaugh

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.

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED: We need 3 additional workers for Sunday evenings! If you would be willing to help serve in this ministry, please contact Anne-Marie Albaugh at 443-375-2078.

SUNDAY FUN DAY: is coming up on October 4, and we need volunteers to make it a great day! Sign up at the Welcome Desk to help, or see Pastor Jonathan with any questions.


From My Heart

     One of the news outlets in Qatar ran a segment this week where they are projecting that very soon, America is going to elect a Muslim President! My immediate response when watching this segment was, “But we have already had a Muslim President!” But I digress!!!! I also saw a report this week of a protest by radical Islamists in New York City where the masks came off, and young Muslim men were boldly proclaiming they are here to conquer America for Allah. One Imam was interviewed, and he said they will conquer America, and the American people will be forced to pay the “jizyah” (which is a tax) which allows non-Muslims to live in a Muslim country.   

     We might look at all this radicalism and the invasion of Islamists into our country, and kind of just try to brush it aside like it is a flash in the pan, but we best wake up and put a stop to this invasion of military-age men into America. Just look at how efficiently their efforts have already worked and all the advances they have made. The mayor of America’s largest city (NYC) is a Muslim who believes in the end times Islamic 

doctrine of a militant Muslim takeover of the world, through jihad (a holy war).  

     Muslims also have several “jihadists” in Congress! Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and a few more! They have taken over entire cities and are bringing Sharia law into places like Dearborn, Michigan, and Minneapolis, 

Minnesota. They will continue to push their agenda, elect radicals to 

office, and will do everything in their power to force Islam upon our 

nation. As I have stated to you before, the Constitution of the United States does not coexist with Sharia law.  

     Most of these Islamic government officials identify with the extreme left fringe of the Democrat Party. They connect with Bernie Sanders, AOC, and the Schumer and Pelosi types who want to use socialism to transform America into a full-blown communist nation. And this is now giving rise to the Democratic Socialists of America wing of the Democrat Party. These are the ones who want to stack the Supreme Court, empty the prisons and jails, do away with the borders, and even do away with the Senate and the office of the Presidency. These radicals have a plan, and they are carrying it out while most Americans are looking the other way!   

     We best wake up and make sure every American gets to the polls to vote for candidates who support the U.S. Constitution, and not for the ones who want to destroy it and rip it to pieces. If we are not careful, our freedoms will be slowly stripped away, and we will be living under Islamic Sharia law where our freedoms are GONE! Sadly, this seems to be the direction America is heading. But don’t forget—we are on the winning side!  

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Andrew Kelly - Hanover 241

Richard Mosley - UMMS 19

Sarah Penton - UMMS

Pricilla Pickett - Frederick 3203

Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Aug 23
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 23
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 23
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.

Super 60s Choir Practice

Date
Aug 24
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
Aug 24
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
Aug 26
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
Aug 26
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' Orientation Meeting

Date
Aug 26
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
'The Soul Winner's Club' Orientation Meeting

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Aug 26
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
Aug 26
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
Aug 26
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.