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].
The Orchard Church, 6112 N. Highway 349, Midland, will present a pizza dinner as the church is decorated for Christmas at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
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First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland will present a free comedy show featuring The Skit Guys Sunday.
The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
The Skit Guys have traveled the world performing at events, churches, and conferences. They have grown SkitGuys.com into a media resource for pastors with countless videos and scripts that are used in churches all over the world. The Skit Guys also have a web series called Bedtime Bible Stories, their “Laugh More” podcast, and a book on friendship called “Smells Like Bacon,” as well as comedy DVDs.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/357s2a73.
Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd St., will be the local Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drop-off locations through Monday.
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts, filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys, to children worldwide since 1993. Anyone can pack a shoebox. In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.
Sherwood Baptist shoebox drop off times is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.
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Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave., will present practice sessions for their Christmas play at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 4.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/4ezub4vh.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, has scheduled an Advent Wreath Party at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 27.
Enter from the blue doors facing Ohio St., as Illinois Ave. is under construction.
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Mid-Cities Church, 8700 Highway 191, Midland, will present Shane & Shane at 7 p.m. Nov. 30.
Tickets are $20.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/muvkj5sm.
Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, will present a Flourish Fiesta event on Dec. 2.
The doors will open at 5 p.m. for shopping, with the service beginning at 7 p.m. and more shopping following the service. Vendor spaces are available.
For more information, call Mary Caywood at 432-368-7714, email [email protected] or visit ocfc.org.
First Odessa, 311 W. Eighth St., will present the Fifth Annual Cookie Swap event at 6 p.m. Dec. 2.
It’s a women-only event that you won’t want to miss – dinner, cookies, plus a great Christmas movie complete with popcorn.
Tickets are $15 and go on sale at the church offices starting November 6.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/bdf9eyex.
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. Visit tinyurl.com/5ns4urwn.
First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, will present 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.
For more information, call 432-683-0600 or visit fbc-midland.org/wonderful-name.
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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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.
