Church News October 30, 2021

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].

Stonegate Fellowship Odessa, 4240 Preston Smith Road, has scheduled Trunk or Treat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

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Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled Trunk or Treat 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Visit tinyurl.com/3rkev27j.

Faith Fellowship Lutheran Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Fall Festival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today in the back parking lot.

There will be games, prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, and fun activities for all ages.

For more information, call 432-362-2549 or visit tinyurl.com/ycdm9esx.

St. Matthew Baptist Church, 809 Barrett Ave., has scheduled its annual Fall Festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

There will be fun, food, fellowship, pumpkin decorating contest and more.

Visit tinyurl.com/8n9xwzp3.

Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a Fall Fun Night/Trunk Or Treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

There will be candy, popcorn, cotton candy and a raffle.

Visit tinyurl.com/ht7bunp8.

St. John’s Episcopal School Kooky Karnival has been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Ector County Coliseum, Barn D & E, 4201 Andrews Highway.

There will be carnival food, shaved ice, bungee jump, rock climbing wall, jumpers, glitter tattoos, cake walk, dunk booth, silent auction, home goods, live raffle drawing, and more.

Visit tinyurl.com/642tywy8 or stjohnsodessa.com/support.

New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., has scheduled a Trunk or Treat from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

There will be food trucks, games and candy.

Costumes optional. No scary costumes please.

Visit tinyurl.com/naurb2hm.

The Odessa Bible Church has scheduled a city-wide Lighthouse event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Visit one of the OBC houses for fellowship, candy or to trick-or-treat.

OBC houses are: Falkenberry household, 3001 Pleasant Ave.; Matta household, 1404 Nabors Lane; Llanas household, 1600 Redbud Ave.; Garcia household, 14 Plantation Cove; Wilson household, 2701 E. 17th St.; Thayer household, 6 Cherrywood Circle; Albe household, 1412 Inwood Drive; Hackett household, 3008 Beechwood St.; Brady household, 1318 Brittany Lane; Kirk household, 2357 Bainbridge Drive; Pool household, 6314 Mecca St.; Aguilar household, 6912 Haywood Ave.; Canales household, 8902 Partner Lane; Mitis household, 1508 Englewood Lane; Shaver household, 4 Hummingbird Place; and Swanner household, 124 Oahu Lane.

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First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled Glow Up, block parties spread across the city of Odessa, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Trick or treaters will be given a glow stick, candy and information about FBC church.

To participate, text BLOCK to 40778 or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/yy884ec3.

Crossroads Church, 6901 E. Highway 191, has scheduled Night of Light Trunk or Treat event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three favorite decorated vehicles.

To register your decorated vehicle or for more information, visit crchurch.cc/events.

Crossroad Church, 1000 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled Night of Light Trunk or Treat event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

There will be food trucks, lots of candy and trunks decorated. Wear your costumes.

Visit tinyurl.com/rfdpuhs8.

Impact City Church, 914 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled a Trunk & Treat event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

There will be treats and activities for the whole family.

Visit tinyurl.com/ac9rs6yr.

The Bridge, 3901 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled Kids Kandy Palooza from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

There will be a non scary costume contest, candy and photo opportunities.

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Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4142 Faudree Road, has scheduled a Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

There will be free candy, bounce houses, games, popcorn.

Visit tinyurl.com/cj7zrxf4.

Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd St., has scheduled its annual Shinefest celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

There will be hot dogs, candy, cup cakes, games, prizes and more.

Presentation of Plagues of Egypt Walk Thru and musical presentation of “The Champion.”

The event is open to the public.

For more information, call 432-362-0331.

Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled Rock the Pumpkin from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

There will be free food, free games, free candy, prizes, and a cake walk.

This is a free, family friendly event.

Visit tinyurl.com/4zbbze8v.

Vida Church of Odessa, 2000 W. University Blvd., has scheduled Trunk or Treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

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Stonegate Fellowship Church has scheduled a Single Mom’s Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6.

This is a one-day event of fun and encouragement, designed specifically for women raising children alone.

Childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 12-years-old.

Pre-registration is required.

Lunch will be provided for attending mothers and children.

For more information, call 432-694-5100 or visit tinyurl.com/49udmwah.

The Dean Robinson Memorial Roping has been scheduled Nov. 13-14 at the West Texas Cowboy Church, 2144 E. Highway 158, Gardendale.

Registration is 1 p.m. Nov. 13 for #10, #8 CAP 4 and #9 CAP 5. Cost is $50 a man.

On Nov. 14, events will begin with a 10 a.m. church service and roping registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Warm up #10 Slide and #11 Slide Draw 2.

Dummy roping will be included in honor of Chad Nease.

For more information, call Marvin Jennings at 432-924-4728 or Joe Dutton at 432-556-8600 or visit tinyurl.com/447j8b4k.

Life Challenge Church, 4500 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Highly Favored Ladies Conference and Royal Tea Nov. 12-13.

Registration opens at 6 p.m.

Speakers will be Vickie Vernon, Flo Shaw, Vicky Pacheco, Audri Madrid, and Lexi Pacheco.

Registration is required.

To register or for more information, visit hfconference.com.

Mackey Chapel United Methodist Church has scheduled its 84th church anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Lee Ave.

The theme is “Selah! We Exalt You, Lord,” Psalm 66:4.

Guest pastor is the Rev. Brandon Marshall of St. Matthews Baptist Church.

Visit tinyurl.com/th4z836d.

The Jesus House Women and Children’s Center has scheduled Matt New to perform from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Mid-Cities Church, 8700 Highway 191, Midland.

The event will include an old-fashioned Christmas with food, candy, and a lighted hayride through the neighborhood’s Christmas lights, living nativity scene and more.

For tickets or information, visit www.JesusHouseOdessa.com.

tinyurl.com/23vkhr47, 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:

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.