tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33651197353214864302024-04-05T11:00:46.817-05:00CommunityOpen Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941543633483529198noreply@blogger.comBlogger318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-63555321639582858962024-04-05T10:59:00.006-05:002024-04-05T10:59:52.045-05:00 Did you know that only $200 covers the initial cost for one woman in a crisis pregnancy to come to Life Choices for an appointment? This appointment includes pregnancy testing, STI/STD testing and treatment, counseling, and an ultrasound from an experienced nurse. Would you support us as we walk for these women?  The LifeWalk is this Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-43093731095026178572024-02-09T10:27:00.002-06:002024-02-09T10:27:39.333-06:00 Our Annual Men's Chili Cook-off is coming on February 25.  All entries should be in the kitchen by 5:30PM.  The meal will begin at 6:00PM.  Men, bring your best chili for a chance to win the Silver Spike Award.  Ladies, bring accompaniments and desserts.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-64676894758768778432023-12-28T14:30:00.004-06:002023-12-28T14:30:58.677-06:00 We have a couple of recurring fellowship activities planned for this year.  In odd-numbered months, we will have a ladies crafting activity where ladies can bring a craft project of their own to work on or work on a project for OCC shoeboxes while fellowshipping with other ladies (third grade and up).  In even-numbered months, we will have a Friday Fellowship for any adults who Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-41524683504982148142023-11-03T13:44:00.001-05:002023-11-03T13:44:29.282-05:00 Share GOOD NEWS and GREAT JOY this holiday season!Pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child!  We are collecting shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items now through November 19.  These shoeboxes will go around to world to carry the message of God's love to needy children.  You can pick up a shoebox at the church or use any shoebox you have Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-91972357140332636752023-10-27T09:53:00.002-05:002023-10-27T09:53:26.911-05:00 Shirley Jean JamesMarch 22, 1930 - October 25, 2023Visitation:Memorial Park Funeral Home5668 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 3811910/28/2023, 10-11AMFuneral Service:Memorial Park Funeral Home5668 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 3811910/28/2023, 11AMOpen Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-33444434505938307922023-09-01T14:22:00.003-05:002023-09-01T14:22:31.908-05:00 AWANA, our Bible club for young people age 2 through twelfth grade, is back in session for another year.  After they Labor Day break on September 3, join us on September 10, at 5:30PM.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-17290285121185501492023-09-01T14:20:00.004-05:002023-09-01T14:20:42.114-05:00 Pastor Kevin Grant will begin a new series on the Book of Ruth on Sunday morning, September 10.  Join us at 10:45AM.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-71004783400358596292023-04-28T15:42:00.003-05:002023-04-28T15:42:31.654-05:00 Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-56482332321426755052023-03-03T09:52:00.002-06:002023-03-03T13:09:54.385-06:00 The Life Choices Life Walk at the Memphis Zoo is coming soon.  Use the above link to join the team as a walker or to financially support those who are walking with a donation to the ministry.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-7325612677108416162023-03-03T09:45:00.003-06:002023-03-03T09:45:45.080-06:00 Join us on Sunday evenings at 6 as we look deeper into the Apostle John's Letters to the Seven Churches in the book of Revelation.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-14533476013081039422023-01-08T18:27:00.002-06:002023-01-08T18:28:10.165-06:00 We welcome Pastor Kevin Grant and his family to Memphis.  He will be joining the pastoral staff and transitioning into the senior pastorship in the coming months.  We are thankful to have them as part of the ministry here.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-68448309294228073722023-01-06T08:13:00.000-06:002023-01-06T08:13:13.551-06:00 AWANA for age 3 through grade 12 resumes this Sunday evening, January 8.  Come out for a good time studying God's Word, memorizing Scripture, and having fun with other young people your age.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-45174048811102198252022-12-09T13:39:00.003-06:002023-01-06T08:03:03.081-06:00 We have received word that our shoeboxes from this year have been shipped to South Africa, Ghana (in West Africa), Panama, and Ukraine.  Praise the Lord for the opportunity to reach out on three continents!  Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-58887086233564299842022-12-09T13:37:00.001-06:002022-12-09T13:59:57.217-06:00 Make plans now to attend our annual Candlelight Carols on Sunday evening, December 18, at 5:00PM.  This time of music and focusing on the true meaning of the holidays is always special.  The service will be followed by a time of finger foods and fellowship.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-83501650819542961302022-11-11T15:13:00.003-06:002022-11-11T15:13:29.683-06:00It's Shoebox Time!  This is our tenth year sending shoebox gifts through Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child to share Christ's love around the world.  If you'd like to be involved with packing boxes for this exciting ministry, plan to come by the church on Saturday, November 12 between 10AM and 2PM to help.  Over the last nine years, boxes from our church have gone to Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-30615777197601984132022-11-11T15:09:00.003-06:002022-11-11T15:09:58.656-06:00 You won't want to miss the annual Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, November 20, at 5PM.  Bring a dish or two to share and be ready to give testimony of what you are thankful to God for this year.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-25634429658510420422022-09-16T10:44:00.004-05:002022-09-16T10:44:55.328-05:00Our Wednesday Morning Community Bible Study is beginning a new series in the book of 1 Kings on September 21.  Join us as we dig into God's Word.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-39619976520953613532022-09-02T09:39:00.001-05:002022-09-02T09:39:06.711-05:00 Join us on Sunday evenings at 6:00 as we begin a new series in the book of Isaiah.  Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-74300814241369526702022-08-12T12:52:00.002-05:002022-08-12T12:52:26.503-05:00 AWANA, our Sunday evening Bible Club for young people age 2 through twelfth grade, will resume for a new year on Sunday evening, August 28, at 5:30PM.  Don't miss out!Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-57123024301860034372022-07-01T11:03:00.002-05:002022-07-01T11:03:26.376-05:00 Join us on Sunday evenings, beginning July 10, as we start a new series based on a six-session video presentation by Gregory Koukle. Unlike previous times in our history, many people have no basis for understanding the Bible. Can you answer the question: What is Christianity? In a brief and meaningful way? Kunkle uses five simple words to present the narrative backbone of the Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-90315945064382102822022-06-17T08:57:00.003-05:002022-06-17T08:57:28.267-05:00 Join us Sunday evening, June 26, at 6PM for a screening of Show Me the Father.  This documentary drama produced by the Kendrick brothers presents five fatherhood-related stories connected with commentary by Tony Evans. The film covers the fatherhood stories of good fathers, absent fathers, and abusive fathers.  It also details Stephen Kendrick’s experience adopting a daughter fromOpen Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-88631241843020249012022-06-17T07:56:00.005-05:002022-06-17T07:57:38.821-05:00Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:45 for our Morning Worship Service as we explore the life of Abraham.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-38644374486287450872022-04-08T10:23:00.001-05:002022-04-08T10:23:26.828-05:00 In our continuing series on Sunday evenings at 6PM, we will be taking a closer look at the Red Sea Miracle recorded in the book of Exodus.  Join us.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-52547809520303367972022-04-08T09:51:00.008-05:002022-04-15T08:29:16.622-05:00Celebrate our risen Savior with us on Sunday morning, April 17. The celebration begins with breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 8:30.  Continues with the Bible Study Hour at 9:30, and wraps up in the Morning Worship Service at 10:45.  There will be no AWANA or Bible Study in the evening on Easter.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365119735321486430.post-42785206016056447992022-04-08T09:48:00.002-05:002022-04-08T09:48:18.807-05:00 Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:45 for Community Bible Study and we dig in to Paul's Epistle to the Philippians.Open Door Bible Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653266635499074397noreply@blogger.com0