In the month of October, Open Door is going through a process of discernment as we look both at the past 50 years of ministry and the future before us. As a result, our services are a little different this month. We are using the sermon as launching points for a time of discussion. Because these are often highly personal conversations, we are only streaming the sermon portion,…
On September 24th of 2023, Open Door celebrated 50 years of ministry in Jackson. We also recognized Pastor Horace for his 18 years of service and blessed him as he leaves us to pursue new ministry opportunities elsewhere.…
On Wednesday, March 2nd, at 7 PM Central Time, Dr. Jeff Hood will share a message with us as we enter into the Lenten Season, as he invites us to hear the voice of Jesus through the words of inmates executed on Death Row in Texas. He will introduce the book he has written on this subject, called Last Words of the Oppressed: A Lenten Journey. Here is…
Note: As we work to build out our Peace and Justice Center, we are sharing voices from our community and letting them tell you why they need a Peace and Justice Center. Today’s post is from Cynthia Neufeld Smith, a former Unit Leader at the Service Adventure team hosted by Open Door. – Pastor Hugh We spent two meaningful years with Service Adventure in Jackson, Mississippi, hosted by Open…
Note: We sat down with Pastor Horace recently, and asked him why he thought Jackson needed a Peace and Justice Center. – Pastor Hugh This project is important to me because I have seen people in our congregation and in our community wrestle with dilemmas that I don’t think anyone should have to face. Have you ever had to figure out how to get back and forth to…
Note: As we work to build out our Peace and Justice Center, we are sharing voices from our community and letting them tell you why they need a Peace and Justice Center. Today’s post is from Rhoda Yoder, an Open Door Elder. – Pastor Hugh Living in Jackson, Mississippi, we learn to navigate potholes. If you drive anywhere, you go slow, and stay watchful to avoid bone jarring,…