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].
First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Baby Dedication event today and Sunday.
Parent Pledge Night will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in the Discovery Room and Parent & Child Dedication will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday in the sanctuary and commons.
Registration is required.
To register now or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/3abd66jz.
Odessa Christian Faith Center Flourish Ministry will conclude Flourish events today at OCFC, 9000 Andrews Highway.
Flourish Ministry will also host a ladies only brunch at 10 a.m. today. There will be special music, ministry from Nieman and a catered brunch. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets, visit ocfc.org/flourish.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
To purchase tickets, visit ocfc.org/flourish.
For more information, call 432-368-7714 or visit ocfc.org.
First Odessa, 709 N. Lee Avenue, has scheduled a Mission Possible Family Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. today.
Mission Possible 5K is $35, ages 5+ and the Mission Possible Kids Fun Run is $20, ages 3-12.
To register or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/3fxudx8u.
PinkImpact Seminars will present a Christian’s Women’s Conference from 9 a.m. to noon May 14 at Spirit and Truth Church, 3102 E. University Blvd.
Registration fee is $40. Register online at spiritandtruthodessa.org. Checks may be mailed to the church address.
For Information, email [email protected].
Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a graduation celebration at 5 p.m. May 15 in the fellowship hall and front parking lot.
Fajitas will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring chips, salsa, guacamole, rice, beans, sour cream and drinks.
Visit tinyurl.com/3r7u5czv.
First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled the Memorial Day Veterans luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 in the commons area.
All veterans are welcomed. Each veteran is welcomed to bring one guest.
To register or for more information, text VETERAN to 40778 or visit tinyurl.com/57htz3nm.
First Baptist Church and the Black Cultural Council of Odessa will present Fred Hammond in concert on June 15 at the church, 709 N. Lee St.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
General admission is free.
Text CONCERT to 40778 for VIP seating.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yckf5txw.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 2212 E. 11th St., has scheduled an installation service of the new pastor, the Rev. James J. Bolton, at 3 p.m. June 26.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Claire McQueen at 432-661-3630 or email [email protected].
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.
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.
Visit facebook.com/ccodessatx or ccodessa.com.
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.
Visit tinyurl.com/cdjd6pvt.
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.
Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., and volunteers offer a back door blessing meal at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the fellowship hall.
There is no charge. Any donations contributed goes toward Highland’s children’s ministries.
Call 332-0261 or email [email protected].
Visit highlandodessa.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.
