The Odessa American welcomes church special events. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for consideration for the following Saturday’s edition. Email [email protected].
Odessa First Church of the Nazarene, 2223 Lyndale Drive, has scheduled a Hanging of the Greens event at 10 a.m. today.
Come help decorate for Christmas and enjoy some free hot chocolate.
To RSVP or for more information, call 432-924-5440 or visit tinyurl.com/yc5f4xr5.
The Odessa First Church of the Nazarene, 2223 Lyndale Drive, has scheduled a Merry Thanksmas celebration meal at noon Sunday.
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Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled a Pancakes with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 10.
The event will include a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, a snowball fight, Christmas crafts, and more.
The event is free.
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First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, has scheduled a Wonderful Name worship experience at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 and at 6 p.m. Dec. 11.
“Wonderful Name” is a Christmas production that connects the season’s traditions with the birth of a Savior that very first Christmas night. The First Baptist Church Music and Worship Ministry will celebrate with Christmas music, fun characters, and storytelling.
For more information, call 432-683-0600 or visit fbc-midland.org/wonderful-name.
Inner City Tabernacle of Life Ministries, 3607 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled the 27th annual Church Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m. Dec. 11.
Special guest speaker will be Billy Taylor.
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Stonegate Fellowship Church, 6000 W. Wadley Ave., Midland, has scheduled a Christmas at Stonegate event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 15-18.
There will be hot cocoa, kettle corn, Christmas inflatables, scavenger hunt and mini golf. There will also be a special outdoor showing of the story of Christmas.
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First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Lee Ave., will present a production of A Christmas Carol by the UTPB Vocal Ensemble at 8 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17-18.
Admission is free, but donations of new unwrapped toys, canned food, or new children’s clothing are suggested.
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Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 17.
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First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave., has scheduled a Cookies and Cocoa event at 10 a.m. Dec. 17.
Everyone will receive a box of cookies to decorate during the telling of the Christmas story.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
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The Gathering Church, 3303 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, will present a pop-up food distribution event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 17.
Families who are experiencing hardship are welcome to come and receive free food and other items for their household.
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Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled a Breakfast at the Stable event from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17.
There will be biblical characters from the Christmas story, including live barn animals. There will also be crafts carols, a free photo booth, and Christmas pancakes.
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Inner Court Worship has scheduled a Christmas at the Horseshoe Dec. 17 at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.
The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the production starts at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy hot cocoa, a live nativity scene, free gifts for attending children, a Christmas play, and so much more.
This is a free event.
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The Orchard Church, 6112 N. Highway 349, Midland, has scheduled a Candlelight Night of Worship at 6 p.m. Dec. 18.
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The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, has scheduled the annual Lessons and Carols service at 6 p.m. Dec. 18.
Enter through the main entrance on Ohio Avenue to the church parking lot is blocked by construction.
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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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Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., will be offering ESL classes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the fellowship hall.
For more information, call 432-366-4476.
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.
