Our bulletins are the weekly guides to our services, activities, missionary updates, and church matters.
The bulletins below are for this year.
THE LORD’S DAY, JANUARY 9, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Scripture Reading Psalm 57:9-11
Songs of Praise Hallelujah! Our God Reigns
He Is Exalted
I Exalt Thee
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn 201 Grace Greater than Our Sin
Hymn 202 Amazing Grace
Offering
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
I CHOOSE YOU!
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Hymn 5 Be Exalted, O God
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
WHY I AM NOT RELIGIOUS
Mark 2:13-28
The three Camp Good News sessions will be June 19-25, June 26-July 2, and July
3-9. If you are on the mailing list, you will receive an application soon.
If not, call 901-726-9084 or email. These camps, for boys and girls 8-12 years
old, are held at Chickasaw State Park.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship
7:15PM Youth Group
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Club No Other Name is our weekly outreach to the students at Snowden School.
It meets each Thursday after school, and a growing number of kids are coming.
Eric McCreight is hosting the 1st Annual Dessert for the Memphis Area Youth
Preservation Society, designed to inform people of the work taking place in
Memphis. Join him at First Baptist Church, 200 East Parkway N. tomorrow evening,
6-8PM.
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Memphis is sponsoring a one-day Kids’ Film
Fest on Saturday, January 22, 2005. They will feature the film The Story of
Jesus for Children. Multiple showings are scheduled for 11:00AM, 12:45PM, and
2:30PM at the Malco Ridgeway Four (5853 Ridgeway Center Parkway near the Hilton
Hotel at I-240 and Poplar). This is a free event, presenting children (ages
5-14) and families with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Youth Group will be attending the Josh McDowell Acquire the Fire Conference
in Nashville in February. If you would like to contribute toward scholarships,
mark your gift: “Youth Conference.”
Our church family extends heartfelt sympathy to the Leonard family on the death
of Jim’s brother, G. L. Leonard. Anne’s address is: 805 N. Park
Ave.; Brownsville, TN 38012.
Couples Fellowship will meet on Friday, January 28, at 7PM. This month it is
at the La Croixs’. Sign up to bring some food. Childcare is available
at the church.
The Youth Group is going roller-skating on January 29, 5-7PM. Everyone is invited
to take part. Cost is just $3 per person ($10 maximum per family). Meet at
the church at 4:15PM. Talk with Pastor Phil for more details.
THE LORD’S DAY, JANUARY 9, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45 AM
Prelude
Scripture Reading Psalm 57:9-11
Songs of Praise Hallelujah! Our God Reigns
He Is Exalted
I Exalt Thee
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn 201 Grace Greater than Our Sin
Hymn 202 Amazing Grace
Offering
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
I CHOOSE YOU!
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Hymn 5 Be Exalted, O God
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00 PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
WHY I AM NOT RELIGIOUS
Mark 2:13-28
The three Camp Good News sessions will be June 19-25, June 26-July 2, and July
3-9. If you are on the mailing list, you will receive an application soon.
If not, call 901-726-9084 or email (see church office for e-mail address).
These camps, for boys and girls 8-12 years old, are held at Chickasaw State
Park.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship
7:15PM Youth Group
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Club No Other Name is our weekly outreach to the students at Snowden School.
It meets each Thursday after school, and a growing number of kids are coming.
Eric McCreight is hosting the 1st Annual Dessert for the Memphis Area Youth
Preservation Society, designed to inform people of the work taking place in
Memphis. Join him at First Baptist Church, 200 East Parkway N. tomorrow evening,
6-8PM.
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Memphis is sponsoring a one-day Kids’ Film
Fest on Saturday, January 22, 2005. They will feature the film The Story of
Jesus for Children. Multiple showings are scheduled for 11:00AM, 12:45PM, and
2:30PM at the Malco Ridgeway Four (5853 Ridgeway Center Parkway near the Hilton
Hotel at I-240 and Poplar). This is a free event, presenting children (ages
5-14) and families with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Youth Group will be attending the Josh McDowell Acquire the Fire Conference
in Nashville in February. If you would like to contribute toward scholarships,
mark your gift: “Youth Conference.”
Our church family extends heartfelt sympathy to the Leonard family on the death
of Jim’s brother, G. L. Leonard. Anne’s address is: 805 N. Park
Ave.; Brownsville, TN 38012.
Couples Fellowship will meet on Friday, January 28, at 7PM. This month it is
at the La Croixs’. Sign up to bring some food. Childcare is available
at the church.
The Youth Group is going roller-skating on January 29, 5-7PM. Everyone is invited
to take part. Cost is just $3 per person ($10 maximum per family). Meet at
the church at 4:15PM. Talk with Pastor Phil for more details.
THE LORD’S DAY, JANUARY 16, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading: Jeff Ealy Psalm 145
Hymn 12 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Hymn 13 Bless His Holy Name
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Hymn How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Hymn 67 The Love of God
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
EXPECTANT WAITING
1 Thessalonians 1:6- 10
Hymn 345 Blessed Assurance
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
JESUS THE TROUBLEMAKER
Mark 3
The three Camp Good News sessions will be June 19-25, June 26-July 2, and July
3-9. If you are on the mailing list, you will receive an application soon.
If not, call 901-726-9084 or email (see church office). These camps, for boys
and girls 8-12 years old, are held at Chickasaw State Park.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship & Youth Group
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community
Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
1:30PM Walk For Life
The Annual Walk For Life will be held on Saturday this year. The group will
meet at Central High School’s auditorium at 1:30PM, and walk together
to Planned Parenthood. January 23 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Memphis is sponsoring a one-day Kids’ Film
Fest this Saturday featuring the film The Story of Jesus for Children. Multiple
showings are scheduled for 11:00AM, 12:45PM, and 2:30PM at the Malco Ridgeway
Four (5853 Ridgeway Center Parkway near the Hilton Hotel at I-240 and Poplar).
This is a free event, presenting children (ages 5-14) and families with the
Good News of Jesus Christ.
Worldview Weekend is coming to Briarcrest Christian School on March 11 & 12.
The cost for adults is $45 and for students is $35. Featured speakers include
Irwin Lutzer, David Noebel, Mark Cahill, and Kerby Anderson. If you are interested
in attending, talk with Pastor Gary.
Our Annual Congregational Meeting is next Sunday evening, January 23. There
will be a covered-dish dinner beginning at 6PM, and the meeting will convene
immediately following. Members should make every effort to attend. Others are
welcome to come as observers.
Couples Fellowship will meet on Friday, January 28, at 7PM. This month it is
at the La Croixs’. Sign up to bring some food. Childcare is available
at the church.
The Youth Group is going roller-skating on January 29, 5-7PM. Everyone is invited
to take part. Cost is just $3 per person ($10 maximum per family). Meet at
the church at 4:15PM. Talk with Pastor Phil for more details.
THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Call to Worship When I Look into Your Holiness
Holy Is the Lord of Hosts
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Hymn 517 I’d Rather Have Jesus
Hymn 385 Near the Cross
Hymn Awesome in This Place
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
Whatever Happened to Integrity?
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
The Lord’s Table
Benediction: Molly Matheny How Beautiful
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
The Sower
Mark 4:1-20
AWANA meets each Wednesday at 6:30PM. Our TNT Clubbers of the Month so far
this year include: Ryan La Croix (September), Anna Matheny (October), Janel
Ealy (November), Andrew LaVoice (December), and Cassidy Blackburn (January).
Congratulations for a job well done!
New Address: Jonathan Dee; 2148 Deer Crest Lane; 38134.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship
(No Pathfinders tonight)
Tuesday, 10:00AM Ladies Prayer Fellowship
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
7:00PM Elders Meeting
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
A women’s Bible study will begin this Tuesday evening, 6:45PM, at Teresa
Baker’s. They will be using Beth Moore’s A Woman’s Heart:
God’s Dwelling Place. Cost of the book is $15. (Pick them up in Pastor
Phil’s office.) Talk with Ruth Nall or Molly Matheny for more information.
The first gathering will provide an introduction for the study. Come check
it out!
The Youth Group will meet at the Dees’ this week.
Acquire The Fire is a huge conference for youth held in Nashville. Our Youth
Group will be going again this year, February 18-19. Total cost per student
is $60. Eva Rorex is again providing free accommodations at her condominium’s
clubhouse. If you would like to provide funds for a scholarship, mark your
gift “Youth Conference.”
Dr. George Murray, President of Columbia International University, is the speaker
for this year’s Carter Biblical Lectureship. Hear him at 10:00AM, Monday,
February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, at 10:30AM, at Crichton College, and
at 7PM both nights at First Evangelical Church.
We are planning a church-wide Day of Prayer for Sunday, February 27. The morning
service will focus on prayer. A packet of materials will be available to all
who want to find a quiet place in our buildings to spend the afternoon with
God. Later, we will gather for praise and sharing. Consider what you would
have us praying for as a family of faith.
THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Call to Worship Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
I Exalt Thee
Glorify Thy Name
Offering
Scripture Reading
Hymn 298 O Zion, Haste
Hymn 315 Near the Cross
Hymn Let Your Heart Be Broken
Solo: Jean Haynes
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
ATTITUDES OF A GROWING CHURCH
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
There Is a Redeemer
Prayer
Hymn
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
CAN GOD BE TRUSTED?
Mark 4:21-41
Dear Open Door Family, Thank you. You have been so kind and thoughtful to us
during our difficult time. Thanks so much for your calls, visits, and prayers. In
Jesus’ love, Floyd & Mary Spence
We welcome Daniel Jones, Jr. into the membership of Open Door Bible Church
today. Daniel trusted Christ at the age 13.
The College/Career Group meets each Sunday afternoon at 4PM. They are beginning
a study on the biblical principles of finances. Talk with Harvey and Molly
Matheny for more information.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship, Youth Group, Pathfinders
Tuesday, 6:45PM Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
7:00PM Elders Meeting
Friday, 3:30PM Depart for Acquire the Fire
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Dr. George Murray, President of Columbia International University, is the speaker
for this year’s Carter Biblical Lectureship. Hear him at 10:00AM tomorrow
and Tuesday, 10:30AM, at Crichton College, and at 7PM both nights at First
Evangelical Church.
We are planning a church-wide Day of Prayer for Sunday, February 27. The morning
service will focus on prayer. A packet of materials will be available to all
who want to find a quiet place in our buildings to spend the afternoon with
God. Later, we will gather for praise and sharing. Consider what you would
have us praying for as a family of faith.
The Couples Fellowship Sweetheart Breakfast is Friday, February 25, at the
Mathenys’. Waffles and omelets will be prepared to order. Sign up to
bring food items, and also bring a gift for your sweetheart. Childcare is available
at the church.
Our Day of Prayer is Sunday, February 27. Plan to be a part of this event.
Use the enclosed sheet to record specific prayer requests, and set aside the
afternoon for an extended time of personal time with God. That Sunday evening
we will have a special time of sharing..3
THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Call to Worship Worthy of Worship
He Is Exalted
Jesus, Lord to Me
Pastoral Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
Responsive Reading Dedication
Hymn 360 Jesus Is Lord of All
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Offering
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
THE THEOLOGY OF SUFFERING
1 Thessalonians 3
Jesus, Lord to Me
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
BONDAGE BREAKER
Mark 5:1-20
We are planning a church-wide Day next Sunday. The morning service will focus
on prayer. A packet of materials will be available to all who want to find
a quiet place in our buildings and spend the afternoon with God. At 6PM, we
will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a time of praise and sharing. Consider
what you would have us praying for as a family of faith.
Application forms for Camp Good News are now available on the information tables.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 11:00AM Memorial Service
3:00PM Club No Other Name
Friday, 7:00PM Couples Fellowship
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Carolyn Ann Williamson, mother of Denise Flores and Eddie Williamson, passed
away last month. There will be a memorial service here at the church this Thursday
at 11AM.
The Couples Fellowship Sweetheart Breakfast is this Friday at the Mathenys’ house,
3183 Shadow Green Lane. Waffles and omelets will be prepared to order. Sign
up to bring food items, and also bring a gift for your sweetheart. Childcare
is available at the church. For more information, talk with Donna La Croix.
Our Day of Prayer is next Sunday, February 27. Write out specific prayer requests,
and place them in the boxes provided. Set aside the afternoon for an extended
time of personal time with God. If you are staying for the afternoon, join
us for a soup and salad bar at 12:30PM. Sign up to bring some salad fixings.
That evening we will have a special time of sharing in Wilson Hall.
Memphis Sidewalk Counseling provides quiet, compassionate help for people in
crisis situations. A training session will be held next Saturday, 8:15-11:15AM,
at Bellevue Baptist Church, Room F241. Volunteers spend one Saturday morning
or weekday afternoon each month in front of one of three abortion clinics in
our city.
Our church family extends heartfelt sympathy to the Dee family. Steve’s
father went to be with the Lord on February 12. The funeral is tomorrow in
Ohio.
THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship I’m Forever Grateful
It Is Good to Praise the Lord
Jesus, Lord to Me
Scripture Reading Psalm 90
Pastoral Prayer
Chorus All Hail, King Jesus
Hymn 435 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Hymn 429 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Offering
Duet: Teresa Baker and Molly Matheny
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
GUARD YOUR HEART
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Change My Heart, O God
Prayer
Evening Praise & Prayer, 6:00PM
On this special day of prayer, you are encouraged
to join us for a quick soup and salad lunch
and then spend an extended time in personal prayer.
Materials will be available to help you use the afternoon wisely.
Tonight at 6PM, we will gather in
Wilson Hall for a time of praise, sharing, and prayer.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today,
Day of Prayer
6:00PM Sharing and Praise
Tuesday, 6:45PM Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Okay, men. This is your moment. Next Sunday after the evening service, you
are invited to join the First Annual Men-of-Open-Door Chili Cook Off. Feed
the congregation and your ego at the same time. Our ladies will provide the
fixin’s that go with chili. An independent panel of judges will declare
the winner.
Nate Kellum will speak at Open Door on Saturday, March 12, on the legal aspects
of sidewalk counseling. A lawyer who provides advice to Memphis Sidewalk Counseling,
Mr. Kellum will answer questions regarding laws related to this ministry.
Our Take It to Heart Scripture Memory Challenge is Proverbs 3:1-13. Continue
to work on memorizing these verses.
Being a faithful member of a Bible Study Hour class is one way to build relationships
within the church family. You will deepen your understanding of the Bible,
build into the lives of fellow students, and encourage the teacher. See you
at 9:30AM next Sunday!
Club No Other Name is our weekly outreach to the students at Snowden School.
Next Sunday evening, “Coach Mac” (Eric McCreight), Pastor Phil,
and others will bring an update on this ministry. Find out how God is working!
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Denise Flores 3 Elizabeth Dee 18
Bonnie Lewis 6 Jean Parish 20
Andrew Jarvi 8 Shirley James 23
Keith Griep 9 Pat Davie 25
Beverly Howell 12 Frank Duffy 27
Harrison Matheny 12 Ann Duffy 30
Chealsy Gibson 14
THE LORD’S DAY, MARCH 6, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Call to Worship I Worship You, Almighty God
Worthy of Worship
Jesus, Lord to Me
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Responsive Reading 637 Christ’s Baptism
Hymn 462 Holy, Holy, Holy
Hymn Unbounded Grace
Offering
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
SLOW DOWN AND LIVE
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
The Lord’s Table
Hymn 197 Lamb of Glory
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Update on Club No Other Name
Eric McCreight
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Mark 5:21-43
Our Take It to Heart Scripture Memory Challenge is Proverbs 3:1-13. Continue
to work on memorizing these verses.
Our dear friend James Boone passed into the Lord’s presence on Thursday,
March 3. There will be a graveside service at 3PM this afternoon at Memorial
Park. Visitation begins at 2PM.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 3:00PM Graveside service for James Boone
4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship
7:00PM 1st Annual Men’s Chili Cook Off
Tuesday, 6:45PM Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM No AWANA Tonight
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
1:30PM Sidewalk Counseling Seminar
Join us tonight for the big event. After the evening service, come to Wilson
Hall and experience the 1st Annual Men’s Chili Cook Off. Competition
is tough. Excitement is building. Mallox stock is soaring. Everyone is invited.
Nate Kellum will speak at Open Door this Saturday, 1:30PM, on the legal aspects
of sidewalk counseling. A lawyer who provides advice to Memphis Sidewalk Counseling,
Mr. Kellum will answer questions regarding laws related to this ministry.
Being a faithful member of a Bible Study Hour class is one way to build relationships
within the church family. You will deepen your understanding of the Bible,
build into the lives of fellow students, and encourage the teacher. See you
at 9:30AM next Sunday!
Club No Other Name is our weekly outreach to the students at Snowden School.
Tonight, “Coach Mac” (Eric McCreight), Pastor Phil, and others
will bring a brief update on this ministry. Find out how God is working!
About 50 people took part in our Day of Prayer last Sunday. It was a refreshing
time, and the evening service was a wonderful time of sharing. Answers to some
of those prayers are already being seen.
THE LORD’S DAY, MARCH 13, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Call to Worship Psalms 47 & 99
Hymn 5 Be Exalted
Chorus Holy Ground
Chorus Step by Step
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Duet: Teresa Baker & Molly Matheny
Chorus I Worship You, Almighty God
Hymn 4 How Great Thou Art
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
SOME GLAD MORNING
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Hymn 335 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Mark 5:21-43
Today’s auditorium flowers were presented in memory of our friend James
G. Boone by his nieces, nephews, and their families. They wish to express their
appreciation to the Open Door family for all the ways you have shown Christ’s
love to James and to them during his lifetime and through his recent illness
and death.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders, Youth Group
Tuesday, 6:45PM Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Being a faithful member of a Bible Study Hour class is one way to build relationships
within the church family. You will deepen your understanding of the Bible,
build into the lives of fellow students, and encourage the teacher. See you
at 9:30AM next Sunday!
AWANA will be back from spring break this Wednesday night. We congratulate
Stephanie LaVoice, named Truth ‘N Training Clubber of the Month for February.
The Open Door Cookbook will bring together the best recipes imaginable. If
you’ve never tasted Virginia White’s Cashew Chicken or Lucy Coody’s
Three-Cheese Macaroni, if you’ve wondered how to make one of Mary Spence’s
Apple Cakes or Ann Duffy’s Chicken Casseroles, you will want this book!
If you have favorite recipes of your own or if you have a favorite from a former
Open Door family member, submit it to obdc@shelbyweb.com, drop it off at the
church office, or give it to Teresa Baker.
Fear this! The Open Door Knobs will field a softball team this spring. If you
want to play but have not signed up yet, let us know soon. We look forward
to another great season.
Easter Sunday morning, we will again meet at 7AM for a “Sunrise Service.” Afterwards,
we will enjoy breakfast together before going to our Bible Study Hour classes
at 9:30AM. Come celebrate the resurrection of our Savior on this special day,
March 27. The Sunrise Service will replace our evening service on Easter Sunday.
Congratulations to Ray Lewis, winner of the First Annual Open Door Men’s
Chili Cook Off! Ray took home the prestigious “Nailed It!” Trophy.
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading
Children’s Praise Great and Mighty Is the Lord Our God
Hymn 173 Psalms 47 & 99
Hymn 5 All Glory, Laud and Honor
Scripture Reading
Hymn 178 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Hymn How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Offering
Scripture Reading
Hymn 175 Hallelujah, What a Savior
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
NEW DAY DAWNING
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Hymn 179 Behold the Lamb
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
CARPENTER OR KING?
Mark 6:1-13
Betty Kelso passed into the Lord’s presence on Saturday, March 12, at
the age of 87. Her husband was pastor of Open Door from 1973 through 1982.
Sometimes people just notice when someone does so much for so many others.
The flowers this morning were provided in honor of Shirley James with much
love from Carol Cooper and family.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders, Youth Group
Tuesday, 6:45PM Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Next Sunday is Easter. We shall again meet at 7AM for a “Sunrise Service.” Afterwards,
we will enjoy breakfast together before going to our Bible Study Hour classes
at 9:30AM. Come celebrate the resurrection of our Savior on this special day.
The Sunrise Service will replace our evening service on Easter Sunday.
Do you know someone who needs to meet the Christ of Easter? Copies of the book
Jesus: Who Is this Man Who Says He’s God? are available at no cost. You
must simply fill out a form promising to place the book into your friend’s
hands between now and March 27. We will pray for God to work!
Open Door is now in stage 2 of implementing our childcare safety policy. There
will be a mandatory meeting of all adults who in any way help, teach, or transport
children and youth of our church on Saturday, April 30, 9am-noon. The meeting
will cover child abuse prevention and outline our policies. Session materials
will be taken from AWANA’s highly acclaimed curriculum. See Pastor Phil
if you have any questions.
The West Virginia Mission Trip is generating a good response. If you want to
take part, sign up right away. Travel to Kermit, WV, July 16-23, and build
into the lives of Appalachian children through Vacation Bible School. Work
alongside our missionaries, William and Grace Reeves, and learn about their
ministry of 30 years. See Pastor Phil for an application.
THE LORD’S DAY, APRIL 3, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading
Chorus All Hail, King Jesus
Hymn 10 O Worship the King
Chorus Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Hymn 85 Glorious Is Thy Name
Chorus Jesus, You Are My Life
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
BIBLICAL FOLLOWERSHIP
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Hymn I’m Forever Grateful
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
SKELETON IN THE CLOSET
Mark 6:14-29
The Lord’s Table
The Ladies Prayer Luncheon will meet this Tuesday morning at 10AM. Come with
prayer requests, and bring along something to share for the meal that will
follow. Ask Ann Duffy if you need more information
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 4:00PM College/Career Group
6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders, Youth Group
Tuesday, 10:00PM Ladies Prayer Luncheon
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Thanks for all the ways you showed your love for my Mom and my family in recent
weeks. The flowers, notes, calls, and visits were all appreciated. William
Green
The Covenant Players are coming back to Open Door for a special service next
Sunday night! Join us at Café Open Door. A light supper will be served
at 5PM, and the Covenant Players will provide their powerful, creative dramas
that always present biblical truth in a fresh way at 6PM. Afterwards, enjoy
coffee and desserts together. Invite friends and family to come be a part of
this wonderful evening.
The Open Door Cookbook awaits your contributions. Give us your favorite recipes
to help make it a success. Email them to odbc@shelbyweb.com, place them in
the envelope on the bulletin board, give them to Teresa Baker, or mail them
to the church.
A women’s retreat to Eureka Springs, AR, is planned for Friday and Saturday,
May 20-21. The group will tour the Holy Land replica and enjoy fellowship together.
Respond to Ruth Nall or call her for details at 359-7387.
All those who work with children in any capacity need to take part in the Child
Protection meeting on Saturday, April 30, 9AM—noon. Talk with Pastor
Phil for more information.
If you have complete the Take It to Heart Scripture Memory Challenge or expect
to do so by May 4, please sign the sheet on the table in the auditorium hallway.
God is not a person who appreciates being kept on the edge of a discussion.
-- John Piper
THE LORD’S DAY, APRIL 17, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Chorus Here I Am to Worship
Chorus We Bow Down
Offering: Steve Dee & Molly Matheny In Christ Alone
Hymn 525 I Will Praise Him
Hymn 118 Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
LIVE GLADLY!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Chorus White as Snow
Prayer
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
WHEN THERE’S NOT ENOUGH
Mark 6:30-44
The Open Door Knobs Softball Team will start their next season on May 5. Plan
to come out on Thursday nights to Buckhead Creek, 8300 Highway 70, and cheer
your team on to victory. Here is the summer schedule: May 5 (8PM); May 12 (9PM);
May 19 (7PM); May 26 (6PM); June 2 (6PM); June 9 (7PM); June 16 (8PM); June
23 (6PM); June 30 (9PM); July 7 (7PM).
AWANA has just two more weekly club meetings this school year! On Wednesday
night, May 4, everyone is invited to the Annual AWANA Awards Banquet. Help
us recognize the many achievements of our young people and all the hard work
of our faithful workers. The meal will begin at 6PM.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders, Youth Group
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM AWANA
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Service
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
All those who work with children in any capacity need to take part in the Child
Protection meeting on Saturday, April 30, 9AM—noon. We will be using
AWANA’s excellent training curriculum. Talk with Pastor Phil for more
information.
If you have completed the Take It to Heart Scripture Memory Challenge or expect
to do so by May 4, please sign the sheet on the table in the auditorium hallway.
Want to host a 5-Day Club at your home this summer? Call Child Evangelism Fellowship
at 726-9084. Want to learn how to share the gospel with children? CEF is presenting
a workshop on Saturday, May 21, 9AM-noon, at Evangel Baptist Church.
Next Sunday will be your last opportunity to sign up for the West Virginia
Mission Trip. If you plan to go, talk with Pastor Phil right away. Check the
Mission Tree by the offices if you would like to provide some supplies for
the trip.
Mr. and Mrs. David Drewry and Mrs. Judy Trent request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children, Anna Lee Camille and
Caleb Joseph, on June 4, 2005, at 1PM. Lawrence Bible Chapel; 505 Monterey
Way; Lawrence, Kansas.
THE LORD’S DAY, MAY 8, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Scripture Reading Psalm 89:1-2
Hymn 5 Be Exalted, O God
Pastoral Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
Chorus I’m Forever Grateful
Hymn 275 How Firm a Foundation
Offering
Hymn 535 A Christian Home
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
THREE WISHES FOR A HEALTHY CHURCH
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
Benediction O Perfect Love
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
THE PHARISEE IN ME
Mark 7:1-23
The Open Door Knobs Softball Team plays each Thursday night at Buckhead Creek,
8300 Highway 70. Come join the fun!
Our mission trip to West Virginia will be here soon! Please show your support
by helping us gather the remaining supplies needed for the trip. Check out
the display outside Pastor Phil’s office. Pick a leaf, and bring the
listed item back to church. Your continued support will make an eternal impact
on the children to whom we will minister.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM Mission Trip Planning Meeting
7:00PM Midweek Service & Youth Group
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
9:00PM Knobs Softball
7:00PM Crichton College Graduation
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
1:00PM MHEA Graduation
The Youth Group now meets on Wednesday nights at 7PM. Special activities will
be planned on Sunday nights after church, so stay tuned.
Elizabeth Dee and Joy Starbuck invite you to attend the Commencement Exercises
of The Memphis Chapter of The Tennessee Home Education Association on Saturday,
May 14, 1PM, at Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325 Poplar Avenue. Immediately
afterwards, you are also invited to a celebration in their honor here at Open
Door. We also congratulate these two young ladies as our latest AWANA Citation
Award recipients.
The Board of Directors and Faculty of Crichton College announce that Michael
P. LaVoice is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Management at the 2005 commencement exercises on Friday, May 13, 7PM.
During the morning service next Sunday, David Starbuck will be sharing about
his time in Morocco with Arab World Ministries.
Mr. and Mrs. David Drewry and Mrs. Judy Trent request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children, Anna Lee Camille and Caleb Joseph, on June
4, 2005, at 1PM. Lawrence Bible Chapel; 505 Monterey Way; Lawrence, Kansas.
Happy Mothers’ Day! We honor and give thanks for all those who have brought
glory to God and blessings to us through the high office of motherhood.
THE LORD’S DAY, MAY 15, 2005
9:15AM Opening Assembly for Preschool through 5th Grade
9:30AM Bible Study Hour.
Morning Worship, 10:45AM
Prelude
Call To Worship Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Hymn 231 Jesus Shall Reign
Hymn 175 Hallelujah, What a Savior!
Chorus Refiner’s Fire
Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children’s Church.
Message by David Starbuck
Arab World Ministries, Morocco
Hymn Before the Throne of God Above
Closing Prayer
Postlude
Evening Worship, 6:00PM
Message by Pastor Gary D. Starbuck
SERIOUSLY SAVED
Mark 8:27-38
Our mission trip to West Virginia will be here soon! Please show your support
by helping us gather the remaining supplies needed for the trip. Check out
the display outside Pastor Phil’s office. Pick a leaf, and bring the
listed item back to church. Your continued support will make an eternal impact
on the children to whom we will minister.
IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Today, 6:00PM Evening Worship, Pathfinders
Wednesday, 10:45AM Community Bible Study
6:30PM Mission Trip Planning Meeting
7:00PM Midweek Service & Youth Group
Thursday, 3:00PM Club No Other Name
7:00PM Knobs Softball
Saturday, 8:00AM Men’s Prayer Fellowship
The Youth Group now meets on Wednesday nights at 7PM. Special activities will
be planned on Sunday nights after church, so stay tuned.
This morning, David Starbuck will be sharing from the Word and telling about
his time in Morocco with Arab World Ministries. He is grateful for all the
prayer and support from the church family.
Ladies: You are invited to a baby shower for Sarah (Flores) Morales on Saturday,
May 28, 2PM. The event will take place in Wilson Hall.
Club No Other Name will have its last meeting of the school year this Thursday
afternoon. An outreach ministry to students at Snowden School, the club has
attracted as many as 50 children. They have experienced and heard about the
love of Christ, while having a great time together.
The Youth Group is going to Libertyland on June 4. The cost is $13. Meet at
the church at 11AM. See Pastor Phil for more information.
Couples Fellowship will meet on Friday evening, May27. Childcare is provided
at the church. Check with Donna La Croix for more details.
Congratulations to this weekend’s graduates: Michael LaVoice (Crichton
College); Elizabeth Dee and Joy Starbuck (MHEA); and Chris Bisner (St. Benedict).
We are proud of you!
The Open Door Knobs Softball Team plays each Thursday night at Buckhead Creek,
8300 Highway 70. This week’s game starts at 7PM. Come join the fun and
cheer for our team.