Church news

EVENTS
>> MIDLAND The Center for Spiritual Living has scheduled events at the church, 2311 Elizabeth St.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., movie "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. Lunch provided after the movie.
Aug. 31: 11 a.m., Carol Fulfer speaks about her trip to the United Centers for Spiritual Living conference at Asilomar 2008.
>> Marcus Zuniga and Mindi Lea Fires will speak at a community Prayer and Share luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 4037 E. 42nd St.
Bypass the line and pay a discounted price in the meeting room.
Call Chuck Lane at 332-9673.
>> Westwood Baptist Church has scheduled events at the church, 1601 W. University Blvd.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., fall semester of Discovery Bible Clubs and Teen Discovery begins. Course is 16 weeks.
Sept. 13: Ladies seminar. Cost is $25.  Call 337-3948.
>> Life Challenge Church has scheduled events at the church, 4500 N. Grandview Ave.
Today: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday school training seminar. Register by 9:30 a.m. to win prizes. All churches welcome.
Cost is $100 for six or more members to attend.
Lunch will be provided.
Entertainment provided by Lloyd Squires.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to noon, Family Focus. Event is open to the public. Prizes will be given away. Lloyd Squires will provide entertainment.
Call 208-3770.
>> ALPINE The Big Bend Chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician has scheduled a Conference of Healing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church, 103 E. Lockhart Ave.
Jack Sheffield and his wife, Anna Marie, will bring the programs: "The Four Ways That God Heals" and "From Darkness into Light."
Event is open to the public.
Call 837-2088.
>> The Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church has scheduled a 35th anniversary celebration of its pastor and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Hanson, at 3:35 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1615 E. Murphy St.
Event is open to the public.
Call 337-1779 or 580-0033.
>> Crescent Park Baptist Church has scheduled a community picnic at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3002 E. University Blvd.
Free food, face painting, ice cream and door prizes.
Event is open to the public.
Call 366-4476.
>> Harvest Time Church has scheduled a Family Day at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 8300 Highway 191.
Event is open to the public.
Free food, games and prizes.
Call 563-5683.
>> SEAGRAVES United Faith Missionary Baptist Church has scheduled a celebration for its new building at 3 p.m. Aug. 31.
Guest speakers will be Billy Ashlet of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Midland, C. Byrd Jr. of New Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Mansfield, La., and Rugley Monroe of El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
Event is open to the public.
Call 333-7920.
>> MIDLAND Midland/Odessa Christian Women's Connection has scheduled its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 2 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 300 N. Main, Midland.
"Changing Styles" will be presented by BeDazzle while Sue Bohlin from Garland shares "How to Handle the Things You Hate but Cannot Change."
Event is open to all women. Cost is $14.
Call Alva at 520-4502 or Susan at 689-4125.
>> Vine Baptist Church has scheduled a concert with Praise Incorporated at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the church, 2200 W. 22nd St.
Event is open to the public.
>> Promised Land Ministries has scheduled a celebration dinner for all military branches and their families at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Promised Land Ministries site, 822 E. Glenn Drive.
Active duty, veterans and reserves all welcome.
Music will follow dinner at 7:15 p.m.
Call for reservations by Aug. 29.
Call 337-2032 or 335-7003.
>> First Baptist Church has scheduled a guest speaker, Don Piper, at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the church, 709 N. Lee Ave.
Piper is the author of "90 minutes in Heaven."
Call 337-1117.
>> St. Luke's United Methodist Church has scheduled events at the church, 1601 E. 42nd St.
Sept. 20: 7 p.m., Fusion student ministries second anniversary party with the Dallas Stephens band performing in concert.
Sept. 21-24: Revival with Duke Underwood, "The Power of Your Time With God."
Events are open to the public. Nursery is available.
Call 366-8866.
>> CrossRoads Fellowship has scheduled a women's conference with Lisa Whelchel at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at the church, 6901 E. Hwy. 191
Sept. 20: 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lisa Whelchel and 3:30 p.m., "Lisa Live" for moms and their teen daughters.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for teens.
Tickets can be purchased at Mardel's in Midland and at the church.
>> MIDLAND Teen Challenge of the Permian Basin Inc. has scheduled their 2008 fall banquet with speaker Nicky Cruz from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 10 at Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trail.
Tickets are $45. A table for 10 is $300. Call 967-4221 or 687-0348.
 
FELLOWSHIPS
>> Westminster Presbyterian Church has scheduled a 10-week interactive Bible study on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 8 at the church, 4901 Maple Ave.
Program will be "Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruits of the Spirit," by Beth Moore.
Call the church office at 366-1321 or Betty at 366-7014.
>> Belmont Baptist Church has scheduled a praise and worship service with the band at 7 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 1200 E. Eighth St.
Call 332-2954.
>> Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord offers Bible studies at the church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave.
Tuesdays: 10 a.m., women's study on Revelation.
Thursdays: 7:30 p.m., adult study on the Gospel of Luke.
Fridays: 8 a.m., men's study on Daniel.
Call 362-2549.
>> New Life Church's Kingdom Kids has scheduled Backyard Buddies for kindergarten through fourth grade 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, 7184 Club Drive.
Backyard Buddies: 10 a.m. to noon.
Family swim time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Hot dogs, snacks and drinks are for sale. Call 272-5556.
>> First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has scheduled a women's Bible study using the book "The True Measure of a Woman" by Lisa Bevere. The group meets at noon Thursdays at the Wi-Fi Java Café at Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd.
Call 332-2954.
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