CHURCH NEWS: Feb. 11, 2012

February 11, 2012 8:30 PM

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EVENTS

Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled the following events. Today: 10 a.m., Bee Friends quilting group. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship and Holy Communion. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., Methodist men. Wednesday: Noon, Feed Me Sheep; 5:45 p.m., Back Door Blessing; 6:30 p.m., Parent Power, kid’s crafts, Momentum Youth and Chancel choir. Friday: 6:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day Extravaganza. Call 332-0261.
Unitarian Church of Odessa, 401 E. 42nd St., will present a program on “Morals Without God,” with guest speaker Jim Camp at 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is welcome. Call 362-1359 or visit www.uuodessa.org.
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 E. Murphy St., is celebrating Black History Month with the following events. Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Special guests, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. with guest speaker, Mari Willis, speaking on the history of AKA and other black fraternities and sororities. Feb. 19: Special Guest Shelia Stevenson, “Knowing the Past Strengthens Our Hope in Fulfilling Dreams,” along with a dramatization featuring student performers. Feb. 25: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., A Black History reception presenting Maria Landry-Ross, founder and president of Ross flags and holds exclusive rights to the Martin Luther King Jr. flag. Feb. 26: 10:30 a.m., Special guest Anthony McPherson with a presentation on black pilots in Aviation. Call 337-1779.
The Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1000 W. Clements St., has scheduled an appreciation service honoring the Ray D. Hicks and his wife at 11 a.m. Sunday. Morning worship speaker will be Minister Garry Roberts Jr., youth pastor of the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Austin; and the 2:30 p.m. anniversary hour speaker will be the Rev. A.W. Anthony Mays, of the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Austin.
Outcry in the Barrio, 325 N. County Road W., has scheduled guest speaker Julio Casares of Caracas, Venezuela, at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. This event is free. Call 335-8925.
Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave., has scheduled their Frisky Folk’s, ages 50 years and older, annual Valentine banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Event will include a catered meal and entertainment. Call 366-5971 for tickets or more information.
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.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8828 Andrews Highway, has scheduled in home fellowship groups to meet in homes throughout Odessa at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Call 368-7714 for specific locations.
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.
First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled the Permian Basin Bible Conference at 6:30 p.m. March 2 and at 8:30 a.m. March 3, “Living for Christ in a Contrary Culture,” led by Mark Bailey, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and music by Ernie Couch and Revival. Bailey will also speak at the Sunday morning service at 8 a.m. March 4. A love offering will be taken. Call 337-1117 or 337-1524 or email sashburn@fbcodessa.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.
SAN ANGELO Australian healer, Alan Ames, is returning to West Texas to speak at 6 p.m. March 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 11 W. Ave. N, San Angelo and at 7 p.m. March 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 506 Edwards, Rowena. Call 325-655-6278 for San Angelo and 325-442-3521 for Rowena or visit www.alanames.org.
Life Unlimited Church, 4224 NE S. Loop 338, has scheduled worship leader and song writer, James Pinto, to perform in concert at 7 p.m. March 17. Admission is free and an offering will be taken. Call 362-1911.
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.

CLASSES

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1601 E. 42nd St., has scheduled a study called “Love, Sex and Marriage” with individual theme “The Habits of Those Who Love for a Lifetime” at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Call 366-8866 or visit www.stlukesodessa.org.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8860 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a series taught by the Rev. Don Caywood titled “Love Conquers All” at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday in February. 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 “Gearing Up.” Tuesdays: 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 www.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.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. County Road W., has scheduled a Lenten study series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 22. The public is welcome to attend. Call 333-6022.
Life in Grace Lutheran Church, 1009 N. Tom Green Ave., will host Lenten Services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 22 through March. 28. The public is welcome to attend. Call 332-6633.
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 the following Bible studies. Sundays: 9:40 a.m., Bible studies for all ages. Mondays: 10 a.m. to noon, 12-week Beth Moore Bible study, “Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy,” beginning Feb. 20. Student books are $15. This video class is open to the public. Call 366-1321 to register.
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 February at noon Mondays. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Call 366-5971.
MIDLAND Midland Center for Spiritual Living, 2311 Elizabeth Ave., Midland, has scheduled a eight-week book study, “Calling in the One” by Katherine Woodard Thomas, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 301-3205 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.
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 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.