CHURCH NEWS: Jan. 28, 2012

January 28, 2012 10:01 PM

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EVENTS

Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 E. Murphy St., has scheduled a Christian Leadership Conference from 9 a.m. to noon today and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be preaching nightly with Jerome Kirby of Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Detroit and S.C. Nash of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Dallas. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. today. Registration is $5. Call 580-0033.
New Dimensions Worship Center, 2121 E. Ninth St., has scheduled Teen Challenge of the Permian Basin Women’s Group to come speak on, “Down is Not Your Destiny,” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. There will be life changing powerful testimonies from women of all walks of life. This event is free and open to the public. Call 580-8038.
MIDLAND Midland Center for Spiritual Living, 2311 Elizabeth Ave., Midland, is participating in the season for non-violence and will join other churches around the globe to pray for peace at 11 a.m. each Sunday through April 4. This event is open to the public. Call 301-3205 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.
Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4142 Faudree Road, has scheduled their Winter Bible conference at 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Guest speaker will be Randall White, author of “The Antichrist” and host of the “Word for the World” radio broadcast. Call 561-8553 or visit www.missiondorado.com.
New Dimensions Worship Center has scheduled their Minister’s Gospel Bowl II at 7 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 4 and their Super Bowl party at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Terrace Hills Baptist Church, 3319 Golder Ave. Call 580-8038.
Kehilat Beit HaDerekh, 13370 Highway 191, has scheduled musician Jimmie Black to perform a praise and worship concert at 6 p.m. Feb. 4. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 561-8486 or visit www.jimmieblackministries.com.
Sunset Heights Baptist Church, 2401 W. 16th St., will be hosting Michael Zinn of Chosen People Ministries at 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. Call 332-7727.
Knights of Columbus Council 10404 has scheduled a Pro-Life Rally at 3 p.m. Feb. 5 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall, 907 S. Dixie Blvd. Speaker will be the Rev. Victor Salomon, worldwide director of Hispanic outreach for priests for life. The rally will be bilingual. Call 337-2213.
Emet Ha Torah Congregation (Truth in Torah), 1807 E. Seventh St., will be hosting Hebraic Roots teacher Bill Cloud at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Admission is free.
LOST PINES Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, is hosting a gospel brunch featuring The Durdens Gospel Choir from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19. Adults are $32, children ages five to 12 are $17 and children ages 4 years and younger are free. Call 512-308-4860 or visit www.visitlostpines.com/Hyatt-Lost-Pines/What-Is-New.aspx.
The Odessa Ministerial Alliance has scheduled the 2012 Lenten Luncheon Worship Series with the theme, “Seven ‘I Am’ Statements of Jesus.” Feb. 22: “I AM the Bread of Life” with the Rev. Keith Gibbons preaching John 6:35 at Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd. Feb. 29: “I AM the Light of the World” with the Rev. Joseph Uecker preaching John 8:12 at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 4141 Tanglewood Lane. March 7: “I AM the Door” with the Rev. Courtney Johnson preaching John 10:7 at Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave. March 14: “I AM the Good Shepherd” with the Rev. Michael Mueller preaching John 10:11-14 at Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 Dixie Blvd. March 21: “I AM the Resurrection and the Life” with the Rev. Steven Kelley preaching John 11:25 at First Presbyterian Church, 1401 Sam Houston Ave. March 28: “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life” with the Rev. Steve Digby preaching John 14:6 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. County Road W. April 4: “I AM the True Vine” with the Rev. Clay Porter preaching John 15:1 and John 15:5 at First Christian Church, 601 N. Lee Ave. April 6: 1 p.m., Stations of the Cross (walk) at Noel Plaza, 320 W. Fifth St. Lunch will be held from 11:15 a.m. to noon and the worship will be from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person for meals. Call 366-4476 for more information.
MIDLAND First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104, W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, is hosting an interfaith event with moderator Russell Meyers, CEO of Midland Memorial Hospital, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Four speakers have committed to represent their religious group including the Rev. Randel Everett, First Baptist Church Midland; Satguru Bodhiatha Veylanswami, Kauai’s Hindu Monastery; the Rev. James Bridges, St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Midland and Rabbi Holly Levin Cohn of Temple Beth El. Visit www.fbc-midland.org or www.himalayanacademy.com.
Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820 E. 52nd St., is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the following events. March 3: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Reception and 7 p.m., praise and worship. March 4: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., morning service and noon, potluck luncheon provided by the church. Call 550-6080.

CLASSES

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1601 E. 42nd St., has scheduled a study called “Love, Sex and Marriage” at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Each week has the following individual themes. Sunday: “What Destroys and What Heals Relationships.” Feb. 5: “The Seasons of Marriage and Rediscovering Love.” Feb. 11: “The Habits of Those Who Love for a Lifetime.” Call 366-8866 or visit www.stlukesodessa.org.
Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled a free “Becoming a Mom” class at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Call 332-0261.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8860 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a series taught by the Rev. Don Caywood titled “Wrong Mindsets Made Right” at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday in January. Call 368-7714.
New Life Chapel, 914 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled classes at the following times. Sundays: 10 a.m., Marcos Zuniga will be teaching “In It to Win It” with a focus on “Encouraging Yourself.” Tuesday: 7:30 p.m., The Desert Young Adults service. Free childcare available. Wednesdays: 7 p.m., Life Impact Youth services. All events are free and open to the public. Call 337-1000, visit newlifechapelodessa.com or email newlifechapelodessa@gmail.com.
Grace Point Church, 9400 Rainbow Drive, is offering classes through Financial Peace University, a 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Feb. 6. Call Malcolm Tyree at 413-5334 for more information or to register.
Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled the following classes. Mondays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., English as a second language and citizenship classes. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., Kids Zone and College Class. Call 332-0248.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 824 E. 18th St., has scheduled a weekday Bible class, “Letters to the Corinthians: A Church at the Crossroads,” at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 337-5451 or 580-5452.
MIDLAND Midland Center for Spiritual Living, 2311 Elizabeth Ave., Midland, has scheduled the following classes. Wednesdays: Noon to 1 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous 12-step program meeting; and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., “Course in Miracles.” Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Food Addicts Anonymous 12-step program meeting. Call 301-3205, 553-1031 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8860 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a six-week “Financial Freedom” class at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 368-7714.
New Dimensions Worship Center, 2121 E. Ninth St., has scheduled People In Evangelism (PIE) at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble in Midland. Call 853-8058.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8828 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a special service for junior high and high school students at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Oneighty Youth Center, 8828 Andrews Highway. Call 368-7714.
Christ on Campus Odessa meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord, 1603 N. Grandview Ave. Food will be provided. Call 528-4846.

AWANA

Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled Awana at 5:45 p.m. every Wednesday. Call 332-0248.
New Life Chapel, 914 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled Awana classes at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday for ages 2 years through junior high. Call 337-1000 or visit newlifechapelodessa.com.
Sunset Heights Baptist Church, 2401 W. 16th St., has scheduled Awana classes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday for ages 2 years through sixth grade. Call 332-7727.

BIBLE STUDIES

First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a single parent Bible study/fellowship group meeting at 9 a.m. Sundays. Call 337-1117.
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord, 1601 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled the Mary Magdalene class of ladies at 9 a.m. Sundays. The class provides funds for scholarships for women at Odessa College, abused women’s shelters, coats for children and feeds the homeless in Noel Plaza every Friday. Call 362-2549.
Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd St., has scheduled Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 362-0331.
Unity of West Texas Church, 210 E. 12th St., has scheduled a brunch Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 337-7851.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4901 Maple Ave., has scheduled Bible studies for all ages at 9:40 a.m. Sundays. Call 366-1321 or visit joys-r.us.
MIDLAND Midland Center for Spiritual Living, 2311 Elizabeth Ave., Midland, has scheduled a book study, “The Art of Being” by Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Call 301-3205 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 E. Murphy St., has scheduled the following Bible studies. Sundays: 4 p.m., “The Tabernacle: Life Principles for Worship” and 5 p.m., Bible studies. Call 580-0033.
Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled the “Rest of the Story” Bible study at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 332-0261.
Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled Hispanic Bible hour at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. This Bible hour will be in Spanish. Call 332-0248.
New Life Chapel, 914 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled a 12-week study at 6 p.m. Sundays: “The Bait of Satan: a Study about How Satan Uses Offense against Humans.” This study is free and childcare will be provided. Call 337-1000, visit www.newlifechapelodessa.com or email newlifechapelodessa@gmail.com.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8860 Andrews Highway, has scheduled the (re)Act young adults Bible study at 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 368-7715.
STANTON Hosanna Christian Fellowship, 2001 N. Highway 137, Stanton, has scheduled Bible studies at 6 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 432-756-4546 or visit hosannachristianfellowship.org.
Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820 E. 52nd St., has scheduled Bible study at 7 p.m. Sundays. Call 550-6080 or email jbox@chbcodessa.com.
Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave., has scheduled a Bible study for January at noon Mondays. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Call 366-5971.
New Dimensions Worship Center, 2121 E. Ninth St., has scheduled Bible study “Walk through Rome” at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 853-8058.
First Christian Church, 601 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled the following Bible studies. Wednesdays: 7 a.m., Men’s Bible study; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., brown bag Bible study. Call 332-2954.
Kingston Avenue Baptist Church, 5200 Kingston Ave., has scheduled the following Bible studies. Wednesdays: 7 p.m., Team Kids for students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade; Avenue 56 for fifth- and sixth-graders and midweek worship and Bible study. Call 362-3577 or email btrant@kingstonabc.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 824 E. 18th St., has scheduled a midweek Bible study, “And the Church Grew: A Study of the Book of Acts,” at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 337-5451 or 580-5452.
Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., has scheduled the following Bible studies. Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The One True God through May 23. This is a co-ed study. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., James-Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore through Feb. 23. Sundays: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., James-Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore through Feb. 26. Childcare will be available. Call 366-4439 for information and registration.
Tanglewood Bible Institute, 1329 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled two new video-based Bible classes to be held each Thursday: “The Sacrificial System” by Gerald Paden at 7 p.m. and “Introduction to Christian Counseling” by Truman Scott at 8 p.m. The class will cost the price of the workbook. Call 664-0151.
Disciples of Yeshua has scheduled a Torah study from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays at Terrace Hills Baptist Church, 3319 N. Golder Ave. Enter using southeast door. Call 362-1604.