New Year's Eve Together

Meet at the church on December 31, 2019, at 7PM for a fun night together with our church family. Bring your favorite board games and leftover holiday snacks and foods. We will end the year with a time of shared testimonies and prayers as we welcome in 2020.

Candlelight Carols

Come celebrate together at our annual Candlelight Carols on Sunday, December 22. We will have lots of singing and worshipful times of reflecting on the story of our Savior's birth. Following the service, you are invited to our fellowship hall for a time of refreshments and fellowship. Merry Christmas!

St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

The St. Jude Marathon will be passing by Open Door at about the 15 and 21-mile markers. Come out Saturday morning and cheer on the runners. We will be providing hospitality for the fans. Lamar, Anna, Harrison, and Gavin will be among the runners.

Thanksgiving Feast: Worshiping God with Your Memory

Join us Sunday, November 24, at 5PM for a Thanksgiving Feast. The program consists mainly of people sharing about God's goodness. Psalm 9:1 says "I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of Your wonders."

Ministry of Dentistry

Dr. Steve and Ruth Porter will be with us on Sunday morning, November 10, at Open Door, speaking in the Bible Study Hour (9:30AM) and the worship service (10:45AM). In 1981, the Porters left Open Door so Steve could earn a ThM at Dallas Theological Seminary. They joined SIM International after graduation and soon headed overseas. For the past 32 years, they've run a dental clinic in Miango, Nigeria. Their work has included evangelism, discipleship, marriage and family training, widow benevolence, hospitality, church leadership development, and much more. They will be heading back next month along with Julie, their remarkable special needs child who is now 32 years old. Come be inspired and equipped to pray for these servants of the Lord.

Fall Festival — Sunday Night, October 27, 5:30-7PM

Our annual Fall Festival is Sunday night, October 27, 5:30-7PM. We will have games, refreshments, candy, a cakewalk, a fire pit, and more. Costumes are encouraged, keeping in mind that this is a fall-themed event rather than a Halloween party. Come get in on the fun!

Baptismal Service — Sunday Morning, October 27

Baptism is the outward sign of the inward reality that we have been identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Join us Sunday morning, October 27, to celebrate those who want to declare their faith. If you would like to be baptized or would like to understand more about it, talk with Pastor Gary.

Labor Day Picnic

Bring food, bring friends, and come join us for a picnic at the home of John and Jean Parish.  Parking in the back (end of their driveway).  Come at noon.  We'll eat at 1PM.  Pool will be open.  See you there!

AWANA Opening Night -- Sunday, August 18

Our weekly club for young people from age 2 through 12th grade begins a brand new year on Sunday night, August 18.  The club goes from 5:30-7PM, and there is a group for every age.  The evening includes Bible study, discipleship, and games.  Everyone is invited!

Summer Movie Night

Our summer Family Movie Night is next Sunday evening, July 21. Make plans to come out and see Breakthrough, based on the inspirational true story of one mother's unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds.

When Joyce Smith's adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John's recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction.

Breakthrough is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.

MEN'S CHILI COOKOFF -- February 24, 6PM

The competition is intense.  The chili is world class.  Plan to take part next Sunday, February 24, 6PM.  Entries will be judged, and the winner will take possession of the coveted Silver Spike “You Nailed it!” Award for the next 12 months. Ladies, no help is allowed in chili preparation.  You can bring crackers, cheese, desserts, and other chili accompaniments.

***And the results are in!  The possessor of the Silver Spike for 2019 is Don LaCroix who stole the show with his pulled pork barbecue chili.  With no hope of term limits in sight, the office of  second place winner remains with Daniel Jones, Jr.  And Greg Lesley may blame sleepless nights up with his beautiful newborn daughter for dropping to third place.***

2019 SCRIPTURE MEMORY CHALLENGE

The 2019 Scripture Memory Challenge is to learn the final 12 verses in the Navigator Topical Memory System.  The theme is “Grow in Christlikeness.”  Verses are as follows: Love—John 13:34,35 & 1John 3:18; Humility—Philippians 2:3,4 & 1Peter 5:5,6; Purity—Ephesians 5:3 & 1Peter 2:11; Honesty—Leviticus 19:11 & Acts 24:16; Faith—Hebrews 11:6 & Romans 4:20,21; Good Works—Galatians 6:9,10 & Matthew 5:16.  Verse cards are available.  The finish line is the AWANA Awards Night in May.