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].
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Christmas Eve Worship from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Call 366-4439 or visit tinyurl.com/5cm7tfkw.
Mid-Cities Church, 8700 TX-191, Midland, has scheduled a Christmas Eve services with candlelight worship at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday.
There will be Christmas carols, communion, holiday treats, and more.
Visit tinyurl.com/5c7jann8.
Community Bible Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Christmas Eve service from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
There will be carols, cocoa, and candlelight.
Visit tinyurl.com/2zmetzjn.
First Baptist Church, 311 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Friday.
There will be hot chocolate and cookies starting at 5 p.m.
Visit tinyurl.com/yva8eksf.
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled a Christmas Eve Worship Service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
There will be carols, communion, and candlelight.
Visit tinyurl.com/47hyxn79.
Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4142 Faudree Road, has scheduled the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Hot cider and cookies will be offered after the service.
Visit tinyurl.com/kpcm4d6a.
EVENTS
First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave., has scheduled Cookies and Cocoa from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today.
Each child will get a box of cookies to decorate during the telling of the Christmas story.
Free family event.
Visit tinyurl.com/2p8nrdhd.
Life Challenge and Southwest Youth Conference has scheduled the Southwest Holiday Youth Convention from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Life Challenge, 4500 N. Grandview Ave.
Special guests will include Cornelius Williams and Victor Jackson.
There will be coffee, s’mores, and a bonfire.
Admission is free, however registration is required.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/25tajtu8.
Connection Christian Church of Odessa, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled two holiday events today and Sunday.
Night at the Stable event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
There will be characters from the Christmas story, including live barn animals, crafts, carols, a free photo booth, and s’mores.
Holiday Special Music Sunday will be presented at 9 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Sunday.
There will be music entertainment, worship, lighting of the fourth Advent candle and a message from the Magi from Dawn Weaks.
For more information, call 432-332-2954.
Odessa Bible Church, 3901 Penbrook St., has scheduled a Christmas Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Visit tinyurl.com/yrcapku8.
Second Baptist Church, 711 E. 17th St., has scheduled the 66th annual Live Nativity from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Visit tinyurl.com/2p89wj3c.
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.
