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].
Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd., will present a Family Literacy event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Asbury UMC and the United Women in Faith officials said they hope to inspire families to interact with children’s literature in new ways.
For information, visit tinyurl.com/mrxje6ns.
Emet HaTorah Odessa, 3319 N. Golder Ave., has scheduled Feast of Tabernacles, Sunday Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 16.
There will be a carnival like atmosphere for the whole family.
Visit tinyurl.com/2u5u68uz.
Victim Survivor Conqueror Ministry has scheduled the eighth annual Pumpkin Smash fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at Emet HaTorah Odessa, 3319 N. Golder Ave.
Other activities will include a bounce house, slide with water pit, rock climbing and bull riding.
To donate go through PayPal or visit vscministry.com.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 7601 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled Men’s Bible Study by Bishop Robert Barron from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Oct. 17 in the church parlor.
Signup sheets are located in the Narthex.
Visit setonparishodessa.org.
Reflection Ministries of Texas has scheduled Human Trafficking Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E. Fifth St.
Hear from survivor leaders and experts about the prevalence of human trafficking and how you can be involved in stopping it.
For tickets or information, visit tinyurl.com/3e2nsbvz.
Mid-Cities Church has scheduled a 40th Birthday Celebration Founder’s Dinner event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Mid-Cities 191 Campus, 8700 Highway 191, Midland; 40th celebration services at 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at all Mid-Cities campuses; and a 40th Birthday Party at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at Centennial Park, 200 W. Wall St., Midland.
Tickets to the Founder’s Dinner are $65 per person. Admission to each of the other events is free to the public.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit midcities.org/40.
The Catholic Diocese of San Angelo has scheduled the first annual Knights on Bikes Rosary Run at 7 a.m. Oct. 22 beginning from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2633 Conover Ave.
Any type of road-legal vehicle may be entered. Water will be sold at each stop along the scheduled route, and hamburger plates will be sold at St. Mary’s, the final destination. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School.
For more information, call Tino Vuelvas at 832-431-1957.
The Life Center has scheduled a fall fundraiser with speaker Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State in the Trump administration, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Midland Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.
To sponsor a table or for more information, visit tlcdonor.org/fall-fundraiser.
Odessa First Church of the Nazarene, 2223 Lyndale Drive, has scheduled Trunk or Treats, an alternative way to Halloween, at 5 p.m. Oct. 29.
There will be games, jumpers and candy.
Visit tinyurl.com/5n7d5pp9.
New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., has scheduled a concert featuring Doug Anderson at 6 p.m. Oct. 29.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
A love offering will be taken.
Visit tinyurl.com/3ezhxm79.
St. John’s Episcopal School has scheduled the annual Kooky Carnival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Ector County Coliseum Barns D & E, 4201 Andrews Highway.
There will be food, family fun activities, silent auction and live raffle drawing. Admission is free.
Visit tinyurl.com/2bz9twu6.
Stonegate Fellowship, 4240 Preston Smith Road, has scheduled a Fall Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 29.
There will be various vendors, treats, games, food and fun. Proceeds go to nonprofits in the community.
For information, call 432-694-5100 or visit stonegatefellowship.com/odessa-campus.
The Bridge, 3901 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled Pumpkin Patch benefiting the West Texas Food Bank and Bridge Kids Ministries through Oct. 30.
The patch is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and from noon to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Prices start at $1 and go up from there.
Visit tinyurl.com/55v8j8jm.
Midland Bible Church, 5900 Whitman Drive, Midland, has scheduled its annual county fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
There will be activities, games and fun for the whole family.
The event is free and open to the public.
Call 432-684-9722 or visit midlandbible.org.
Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled a Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
Families will be able to stock up on candy by trunk-or-treating from decorated vehicles throughout the parking lot. Wear non scary costumes.
The event is free. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/msru9tdj.
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.
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.
Visit facebook.com/ccodessatx or ccodessa.com.
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.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 7601 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled Women’s Bible Study, The Turning Point, a study of the gospel of John by Dr. Allen Hunt, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9 in the church parlor.
Cost of material is $20.
Signup sheets are located in the Narthex.
For more information, email Sondra Eoff at oppartnerinc.com.
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.
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.
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.
