Men's Chili Cook Off -- February 12th!

The Annual Men’s Chili Cook Off is coming soon!  February 12 is the big night.  Who will take home the coveted Silver Spike “You Nailed It!” Award for 2017?  Ladies will be asked to bring condiments, sides, and desserts to complement the chili.  Entries should be on the tables by 5:30PM.  Dinner starts at 6PM.

RELY ON GOD'S RESOURCES

What if you spent more time memorizing Scripture than you spent on Facebook?  Refresh your mind by taking the 2017 Scripture Memory Challenge.  Between now and June 4, store God’s Word in your heart!

His Spirit--1 Corinthians 3:16 & 1 Corinthians 2:12

His Strength—Isaiah 41:10 & Philippians. 4:13

His Faithfulness—Lamentations. 3:22-23 & Numbers 23:19

His Peace—Isaiah 26:3 & 1 Peter. 5:7

His Provision—Romans. 8:32 & Philippians 4:19

His Help In Temptation—Hebrews 2:18 & Psalm 119:9, 11

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY -- January 22

January 22 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, marking 44 years since the Roe v. Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court.  Pray that God would do a mighty work in our nation in 2017, drawing us back to an understanding that every human life is precious; that each of us is valuable because we are stamped with the image of God.

2017 Scripture Memory Challenge

The Scripture Memory Challenge is on!  Learn the 12 verses from the Navigator Topical Memory System’s “Rely on God’s Resources” section C.  Verse cards are available.  Choose your preferred translation, and get started today.  The goal is to learn all 12 with topic and reference.  Transform your mind by the power of God’s Word!

Annual Congregational Meeting

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be January 29, 6PM.  A covered dish dinner at 6PM will be followed by the meeting.  Members should have already received information regarding the agenda and proposed budget for 2017.  Articles for the Annual Report can be emailed to:  pastor@odbcmemphis.com

The Fear That Ends All Fears

Lamar Matheny delivered the message on Sunday morning, January 15.  A student at The University of Memphis, Lamar grew up at Open Door.  The sermon is available on this website.  Click on the "Sermons" tab, and look for The Fear That Ends All Fears."