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Sunday Worship, September 27, 2020
posted on September 27
Have some family fun this Sunday with the Drive-Thru Scavenger Hunt!
posted on September 25
Open Doors Update #4
posted on September 24
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Hello all, it’s hard to believe but summer is over and we are now official in Autumn, but it has started out warm and I hope it stays that way for a while. Enjoy the fall ...
Sunday Worship, September 20, 2020
posted on September 20
OUTDOOR WORSHIP TIMES
posted on September 13
Sunday Worship, September 13, 2020
posted on September 13
Sunday Worship, September 6, 2020
posted on September 06
Sunday Worship, August 30, 2020
posted on August 31
Sunday Worship, August 23, 2020
posted on August 24
Sunday Worship, August 16, 2020
posted on August 16
Sunday Worship, August 9, 2020
posted on August 09
Sunday Worship, August 2, 2020
posted on August 03
Sunday Worship, July 26, 2020
posted on July 26
Sunday Worship, July 19, 2020
posted on July 20
Sunday Worship, July 12, 2020
posted on July 13
Sunday Worship, July 5, 2020
posted on July 06
Sunday Worship, June 28, 2020
posted on June 28
Sunday Worship, June 21, 2020
posted on June 23
Our first in-person worship since March 15, held at United South Central School in Wells. Pastor Chris's message: "So Have No Fear!" Jan Johanson on keyboard, Deb Lackey and Sherry Asmus singing, ...
Outdoor Worship - 9:30 am, June 21
posted on June 14
Hey, Open Doors Family! We’re having Drive-In Church!!! On June 21, drive to the USC parking lot. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please park your cars using social distancing. Roll down your windows...
Sunday Worship, June 14, 2020
posted on June 14
Guest preacher, Rev. Fred Vanderwerf, the Southern Prairie District Superintendent, offers a sermon that aims to name the discomfort we are experiencing in a world that has moved from convergent to ...
Sunday Worship, June 7, 2020
posted on June 07
"The Elder Son," third in the series "The Prodigal Son," with Pastor Chris Leistra.
Join In Our Parade! Sunday, June 7, line-up is 10:30 am
posted on June 03
This Sunday, June 7, Open Doors is going to DO a PARADE! For those who have missed seeing your church family, here's your chance to join the caravan-like parade and "see" everyone else! This won't ...
Worship Schedule During COVID-19 Pandemic
posted on June 03
Sunday Worship, May 31, 2020
posted on May 31
"The Younger Son," second in the series "The Prodigal Son," with Pastor Chris Leistra. Worship participants: Music - Deb Lackey, Sherry Asmus, Jan Johanson. A/V - Sarah Hankerson and Sabrina ...
As United Methodists, we will do our best to "Do No Harm"
posted on May 25
Bishop Bruce R. Ough disseminated the following message to all Minnesota United Methodist congregations on May 23 after Gov. Walz loosened some restrictions for faith communities' in-person ...
Sunday Worship, May 17, 2020
posted on May 17
Sunday Worship, May 10, 2020
posted on May 10
Sunday Worship, May 3, 2020
posted on May 03
Sunday Worship, April 26, 2020
posted on April 27
Sunday Worship, April 19, 2020
posted on April 26
Easter Sunday Worship, April 12, 2020
posted on April 25
Online Worship
posted on April 15
To watch Open Doors UMC worship online, go to the Worship page or click here to take you to Facebook and scroll until you find the video of the day. We are still trying to improve the quality of the ...
Tiny Food Pantry Installed at Open Doors-Wells
posted on April 15
This was the idea of Sandy Youngblom’s 5th & 6th grade Pioneer Club kids who wanted to make food available for whoever needed it. It was built by Dave Roberts and is located on the north west corner ...
The Bishop's Easter Address
posted on April 09
Worship - March 22, 2020
posted on March 22
This is our first Facebook Live recording of our worship service. The COVID-19 pandemic is opening new opportunities for us to experiment with worshiping in different ways. We'd appreciate your ...
COVID-19 and Open Doors UMC
posted on March 16
Brothers and Sister in Christ, I am writing to you today to let you know about what is going on with Open Doors UMC with the coronavirus (Covid-19) being labeled a global pandemic. Firstly, now ...
Annual Meeting Rescheduled to February 9
posted on January 25
Quench your soul at "The Well"
posted on January 22
Come to “The Well,” a new worship experience at Open Doors! "The Well" will be a night filled with the Holy Spirit. Come for praise and worship lead by Josh Edwards and the Open Doors Praise Team. ...
2019 Preschool/Kindergarten Christmas Program Selections
posted on December 13
All Saints Sunday - November 3, 2019
posted on November 04
Trunk or Treat - 2019
posted on October 11
Mark the date and start planning for this year's Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27! 1st Avenue west of the church will be blocked off to allow for lots and lots of decorated trunks and Trunk or ...
Jamaica Team Pizza Ranch Fundraiser
posted on September 14
The Jamaica Mission Team will be hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. 4:30-8:00 p.m. The Jamaica team will be your waiters and waitresses for the evening. They will receive a...
Country Store - September 14 & 15
posted on September 13
Shop at the Country Store, open for TWO days, Saturday and Sunday, September 14 & 15. The Community is invited! Saturday Hours: 9:00am - 11:00am Sunday Hours: 10:30am - 12:30pm with Lunch from ...
September Mission Focus is Gift of Life Transplant House
posted on September 13
In August, Open Doors UMC began a new ministry called “Mission-A-Month.” Collecting school supplies was our first mission. September’s mission project is The Gift of Life Transplant House, located ...
New Women's Book Study Beginning June 10
posted on May 28
Busyness drains our souls and harms our bodies. When you don't have a moment to be still, how can the still, small voice of God's wisdom and love speak into your life? Shauna Niequist was in a season...
List of Church Auction Items
posted on May 09
Check back often. Items are added daily. Last updated: May 18, 5:30 pm * Photo is available Item Donator $50 Gift Certificate & “Cat Miracles” book All Pets, Mapleton ...
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Open Doors UMC Expands E-Giving Options
posted on November 13
We're trying to make life easier. With our new electronic giving options, making donations is easy, fast, and so convenient. Open Doors UMC now offers an app for smartphone users, a secure donation ...
Open Doors UMC mentioned in feature article on umc.org
posted on November 01
Open Doors United Methodist Church is mentioned in a feature article by United Methodist Communications writer, Joe Iovino, posted October 26, 2018, on the UMC.org website. Several months ago, Joe ...
Open Doors UMC Launches Groundbreaking Bible Reading Campaign
posted on September 16
"The Bible is central to our faith," said Pastor Chris Leistra of Open Doors United Methodist Church, "but many people are intimidated by its scope and size. The Story gives us a way to journey from ...
Farewell and Welcoming Plans set for Pastor Transition
posted on May 24
It is the intention of Bishop Bruce Ough to appoint the Reverend Christopher Leistra as pastor of Open Doors United Methodist Church in Wells and Kiester as of July 1, 2018, and acting on behalf of ...
Christopher Leistra Appointed as Open Doors UMC's next Pastor
posted on April 23
It is the intention of Bishop Bruce Ough to appoint the Reverend Christopher Leistra as pastor of Open Doors United Methodist Church in Wells and Kiester as of July 1, 2018, and acting on behalf of ...
Open Doors UMC demonstrates service to others with its first Serve Day - March 18
posted on March 20
“Loving God, Serving People” is Open Doors United Methodist Church’s mission statement. On Sunday, March 18, the congregation and guests of Open Doors UMC had the opportunity to do both by having...
The Worship Arrangement for the 2018 Season of Lent
posted on February 15
Join us on Sundays for a unique worship experience through Lent, 9am at Wells, and an equally unique experience at our Kiester location at 10:30am. Our worship series is "Rehab" - week 1 - "Wilderness...
Open Doors UMC - Wells Campus sanctuary upgrade completed!
posted on January 31
New carpet, paint, upgraded lighting, and a very special gift of new modular, cushioned pews has transformed the sanctuary of the Wells Campus of Open Doors UMC. The majority of the work was being ...
January 28, 2018, Sermon
posted on January 28
Click on the title above to view a video of the sermon from January 28, titled "Teaching with Authority," based on Mark 1:21-28.
January 21, 2018, Sermon
posted on January 21
Click on the title above to view a video of the sermon from January 21, titled "The Calling of the Disciples," based on Mark 1:14-20.
January 14, 2018, Sermon
posted on January 14
Click on the title above to view a video of the sermon from January 14, titled "Come and See," based on John 1:43-51.
January 7, 2018, Sermon
posted on January 07
For the month of January, Open Doors UMC-Wells Campus is having worship services in the basement while the sanctuary is getting renovated. Since there is no video recording equipment in the basement, ...
Pastor Paul talks about his decision to retire in June 2018.
posted on January 07
