The Odessa American welcomes church special events. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for consideration for the following Saturday’s edition.
Stonegate Odessa, 4240 Preston Smith Road, has scheduled Christmas Eve services at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. today.
After each service, there will be hot chocolate, fire pits to make s’mores, photo ops, and more.
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Kingdom Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Christmas Eve services at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. today.
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Mid-Cities Church has scheduled Christmas Eve services at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today at the 191 campus, 8700 E. Highway 191. Services will also be presented at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Neely campus, 3309 Neely Ave, Midland.
There will be photo booths, Christmas carnival games, candlelight worship, Christmas carols, sweet treats, communion and more.
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Crestview Baptist Church, 301 N. Loop 250 W., Midland, has scheduled a Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. today.
There will be caroling, cookies, milk, and crafts for the kids at 3:30 p.m.
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First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a contemporary Christmas Eve candlelight service at 4 p.m. today and a traditional observance at 6 p.m.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, has scheduled its annual Christmas Eve Celebration at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
The Fine Arts Ministry will present an original drama with classic favorite Christmas songs. Spanish translation and classes for kids from birth to 6-years-old are available during the Christmas Eve services. This is an event that is fun for the entire family.
Admission is free.
For more information, call Mary Caywood at 432-368-7714, email [email protected] or visit ocfc.org.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 7601 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a children’s Christmas Eve Mass with a children’s choir singing at 5 p.m., a Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. and a midnight Mass at 9 p.m. today.
Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., has scheduled a worship service by candlelight at 5 p.m. today.
The Lord’s Supper will be observed.
For more information, call 432-366-4476.
Grace Christmas Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5 p.m. today.
This is a family-style service, and there will not be separate kids programming.
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Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4142 Faudree Road, has scheduled a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5 p.m. today.
There will be hot cider and cookies after the service.
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Spirit and Truth Church, 3102 E University Blvd, has scheduled a Christmas Eve candlelight, music and communion service at 5 p.m. today.
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Sherwood Church of Christ has scheduled a Sunday Eve service livestream between 5:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. today.
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Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820 E. 52nd St., has scheduled a Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6 p.m. today.
Call 432-550-6080 or visit tinyurl.com/2p9em9wc.
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled a Christmas Eve worship service at 6 p.m. today.
There will be caroling, communion, and candlelight.
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St. Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1415 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Christmas Eve candlelight communion service at 7 p.m. today.
First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Christmas Eve Service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
Refreshments will be provided before the service.
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First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave., has scheduled a Christmas Eve candlelight service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
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New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., will present a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. today.
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The Second Baptist Church, 711 E. 17th St., has scheduled a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. today followed by the concluding nativity scene with actors, actresses and livestock from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave., has scheduled a Christmas Eve candle light service at 7 p.m. today.
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Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. Sunday.
There will be carols and communion.
Attendees may wear PJs. A small gift will be given to all who come.
For more information, call 432-332-2954 or visit odessaconnection.church.
Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., has scheduled a Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday.
There will be special holiday music. Regularly scheduled services will not take place on this day. Sunday School will not be available.
For more information, call 432-366-4476.
Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4142 Faudree Road, has scheduled a Christmas Service at 10 a.m. Sunday.
This will be a time for the Christmas story, carols, and a short Christmas message for the whole family.
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New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., has scheduled a Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Cornerstone Worship Center, 1821 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled a Christmas service and communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Christmas day service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Spirit and Truth Church, 3102 E University Blvd, has scheduled worship, carols and communion service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a Christmas Day service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Spanish translation and classes for kids from birth to 6-years-old are available during Christmas Day service.
For more information, call Mary Caywood at 432-368-7714, email [email protected] or visit ocfc.org.
Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820 E. 52nd St., has scheduled a Christmas Morning Worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Call 432-550-6080 or visit tinyurl.com/2p9em9wc.
Lighthouse of Hope, 5533 W. Mapp St., has scheduled a special Christmas service at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a New Year’s Eve service with special music, prayer and a message from the Rev. Don Caywood at 7 p.m. Dec. 31.
Spanish translation and classes for kids from birth to 6-years-old are available.
For more information, call Mary Caywood at 432-368-7714, email [email protected] or visit ocfc.org.
Lighthouse of Hope, 5533 W. Mapp St., has scheduled a New Year’s Eve service at 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, has scheduled a New Year’s Day service at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 1.
Spanish translation and classes for kids from birth to 6-years-old are available.
For more information, call Mary Caywood at 432-368-7714, email [email protected] or visit ocfc.org.
Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a New Year Service at 11 a.m. Jan. 1, 2023.
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Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Better Together marriage ministry from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays starting Jan. 11, 2023.
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Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., is offering a Spanish Language Bible Study by the Rev. Mike McGuire at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday.
For more information, call 432-366-4476.
Catholic Charities Community Services Odessa, 2500 Andrews Highway, need of volunteers for pantry distribution.
Distribution times are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.
For more information on dates and times, call 332-1387.
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Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of each month.
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Belmont Baptist Church, 806 N. Belmont Ave., offers family meals during its Family Supper time from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday when Awana is in session.
Admission is free.
For more information, call 432-332-0248, email [email protected] or visit tinyurl.com/23vkhr47.
Second Baptist Church, 711 E. 17th St., has scheduled classes in English as a second language at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes are free and childcare is available. Call 432-366-2153 or visit tinyurl.com/4ektcjk6.
The West Texas Street Rod Association has scheduled Cars at Crossroads from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every fourth Saturday of each month at Crossroads Church, 6901 E. Highway 191.
There will be coffee and donuts inside the church.
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Door of Hope Mission are in need of financial support to help provide hot meals, a safe place to sleep and shower to those who struggle with addictions through Bible study and counseling.
There a few ways to give:
- PayPal Giving Fund: 100% goes to the mission, visit www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2432315. PayPal does not keep a processing fee when you use this service.
- Door of Hope Mission website, www.doorofhopemission.com/donate.html, or mail a check to Door of Hope Mission, PO Box 1789, Odessa, TX 79760.
- On Amazon or eBay, add Door of Hope Mission as preferred charity, and a portion of purchases will go to the mission.
- On Amazon Smile (www.smile.amazon.com): Login to your account then select Door of Hope Mission Odessa TX so the mission receives donations from eligible purchases when you shop.
- On eBay (charity.ebay.com/charity/charity-name/2432315): Add the Door Of Hope Mission to favorites.
All donations are tax deductible.
For more information, call 337-8294 or visit doorofhopemission.com.
Sherwood Church of Christ, 4900 North Dixie Blvd., offers free clothing on the first Saturday of every month.
With so many families in the community are losing their jobs due to COVID and the downturn in oil, the Sherwood Clothes Closet is an opportunity for people to find needed clothing items for the entire family.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required to comply with city orders and to protect each other from spreading the virus.
Victory Christian Fellowship Church, 325 N. County Road West, offers individuals assistance who are hurting from addictions to become drug and alcohol free, physically well and most important spiritually alive.
All services are provided for free.
Several homes are located throughout Texas, New Mexico and Chicago.
For more information, call the Rev. Albert Flores at 432-978-9959 or 432-335-8925.
For home locations, call for Odessa, 325-300-0832; El Paso, 915-838-8887; Fort Worth, 817-626-1819; Houston, 713-880-4732; Mathis, 361-547-3755; McAllen, 956-702-2781; San Angelo, 325-658-1061; Albuquerque, N.M., 505-550-5661; Artesia, N.M., 575-745-4294; and Chicago, 773-696-9094.
