Greater Open Door MB Church - Chicago

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We are the church Active, Alive, Dynamic, Functioning, Operative, Running and Working. In April 1948, the Lord blessed Rev. Booker Tellafero (B.T.) Rev. Nelson.

Little with a vision for a church in the North Lawndale Community on Chicago's west side. Little and 8 other people of faith: Carrie Clark, Bessie Gordon, Jeanette Lamar, Idell Little, Alex Mayfield, Marie Mayfield, Ora Mullins and Theodore Garrison organized the Open Door Missionary Baptist Church. I n May 1948, the first worship service was held at a school in the neighboring community. Weekly church services were held every Sunday thereafter until January 1949 when it became necessary to move. Little was not deterred, he and his wife offered their home to continue the worship services. Little and the congregation knowing the Lord would provide, continued to work and pray until the Lord blessed them with a new church home. On Sunday July 24, 1949, the Open Door Church membership marched into their new church home at 1539 S. Christiana. The church progressed spiritually and bountifully, adding new members, working
steadfastly and holding on to their faith. In 1952 the membership was blessed to pay off their mortgage. With the continuous blessings of new members, it soon became necessary to seek a larger place of worship. Again, the congregation petitioned the throne of God and on Sunday, November 21, 1954 marched into 1301 S. Sawyer Avenue and renamed the church the Greater Open Door Missionary Baptist Church. Today, the church continues to flourish under the tireless leadership of Dr. Richard D.

11/01/2026

🎃 SCREAM AND SHOUT 2026 — WHAT A DAY! 🎃

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them." — Matthew 19:14

10/31/2026

🎃 SCREAM AND SHOUT 2026 — WHAT A DAY! 🎃

Thank you to every family who came out to celebrate with us today! Our parking lot turned into a candy-filled trunk-or-treat, and our gym was buzzing with laughter, fellowship, and some of the most creative costumes we've seen yet.

We had space rangers, princesses, superheroes, ninjas, cheerleaders, a couple of very convincing vampires, and even a zombie or two! 🧛‍♀️🦸‍♂️👑 The smiles on these little faces say it all.

A huge THANK YOU to our trunk hosts who decorated their cars and kept the candy flowing — and a special shout-out to the trunk that reminded everyone that GOD'S TEAM IS #1! 🏈 Thank you also to every volunteer who set up, served, and cleaned up. You made this day possible.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them." — Matthew 19:14

Scroll through the photos and tag yourself and your family! Didn't make it this year? We'd love to see you next time — and every Sunday in between. 💜

10/25/2026

10 25 2026 11am Service Greater Open Door MB Church - Chicago

10/25/2026

10 25 2026 8am Service Greater Open Door MB Church - Chicago

10/18/2026

10 18 2026 2pm 78th Anniversary Service Greater Open Door MB Church - Chicago

10/18/2026

10 18 2026 8am 78th Anniversary Service Greater Open Door MB Church - Chicago

Address

1301 S Sawyer Avenue
Chicago, IL
60623

Telephone

+17737628753

Website

http://www.greateropendoor.com/

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