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 Trunk or Treats, an alternative way to Halloween, at 5 p.m. today.
There will be games, jumpers and candy.
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The Orchard Church Midland, 6112 N. Highway 349, Midland, will present a Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
There will be free candy, games, inflatables, and food.
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New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., has scheduled a concert featuring Doug Anderson at 6 p.m. today.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
A love offering will be taken.
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St. John’s Episcopal School has scheduled the annual Kooky Carnival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today 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.
A Fall Festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Stonegate Fellowship parking lot, 4240 Preston Smith Road.
There will be various vendors, treats, games, food and fun. Proceeds go to non-profits in the community.
For more information, call 432-248-4125.
The Bridge Odessa, 3901 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled a kids Kandy Palooza at 10:16 a.m. Sunday.
Wear friendly costumes and bring a trick or treating sack to collect loads of candy.
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Faith Fellowship Lutheran Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., will present an OctoberFest event at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Come and enjoy worship and an “Old Time Potluck” lunch with your family and friends.
For more information, call 432-632-2549.
The Bridge, 3901 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled Pumpkin Patch benefiting the West Texas Food Bank and Bridge Kids Ministries through Sunday.
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.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 7601 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled Gooberfest from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
There will be games, food, trunk or treat and more.
Donations of candy and baked goods for the cake walk are welcome.
Call Mary Garcia at 432-894-5488 or visit tinyurl.com/evs48md3.
First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, will present Candy Jam 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
There will be inflatables, games and treats for the whole family.
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Midland Bible Church, 5900 Whitman Drive, Midland, has scheduled its annual county fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Golf Course Road Church of Christ, 3500 W. Golf Course Road, Midland will present a Harvest Party event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
There will be a trunk or treats, games, and photo opportunity.
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Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled a Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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.
The Student Ministry of Crossroads Church, 6901 E. Highway 191, has scheduled a Costume Party Dodgeball Tournament for high school students Sunday.
Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and start time is 6:30 p.m.
Bring $20 cash. Six players per team. Wear your best costumes.
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2633 Conover Ave., will present a Holy-Win All Saints Festival from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Come dressed as your favorite saint – no scary costumes allowed.
There will be games, food, and more.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3amyvsee.
Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., will present a Rock the Pumpkin Festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
There will be games, human foosball, activity booths, a 360-degree photo booth, inflatables, food and more.
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New Life Church, 7184 Club Drive, has scheduled Trunks or Treats from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
There will be trunks or treats, prizes, jumpers, photo booth and more.
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First Odessa, 311 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a Resilient Warriors men’s event at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 2.
How resilient are you when you face life’s inevitable struggles?
Guest speaker will be retired Major General Robert “Bob” Dees.
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Faith Fellowship Lutheran Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Fall Women’s Retreat from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 5.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information, call 432-362-2549.
The Knights of Columbus is holding a drive to gather things for babies benefiting The Life Center through Nov. 6.
Diapers in sizes 3-6 are highly recommended. Other items such as clothing and baby essentials are also appreciated.
All donations can be dropped off at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church foyer, 2633 Conover Ave., or contact any KOC for any items needed to be picked up.
For more information, call Phillip Valadez at 432-288-3237 or visit tinyurl.com/479vsuj7.
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, will present the 64th Spaghetti Day from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10.
Meals include spaghetti with secret sauce, salad, bread, dessert, and drink.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
For more information, call 432-332-2954 or visit tinyurl.com/yzhr387j to purchase tickets.
First Odessa, 311 W. Eighth St., will present a Veteran’s Day celebration from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 13.
Veterans and their family members can sign up for a table in the Commons to display their military honors and pictures.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yn2buks2, or text the word “Veteran” to 40778 to sign up for a table.
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, will present an event for children and youths (K-12th) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12.
Tickets are $20 per student.
Visit tinyurl.com/yumkmsza or email Dawn Weaks at [email protected].
Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd St., will be the local Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drop-off locations Nov. 14-21.
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. Nov. 21.
Visit tinyurl.com/492k2m5j.
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.
