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• Today and in the days ahead, in Odessa-area houses of worship

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• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more. The Odessa American welcomes church special events. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for consideration for the following Saturday’s edition. Email oalife@oaoa.com.

Connection Christian Church of Odessa has scheduled an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0-12 years old at 11 a.m. today at the Lion’s Club Park, 4341 Esmond Drive.
The event will also include face painting, door prizes and photo with the bunny.
Visit tinyurl.com/yfm4je8m.

St. Matthew Baptist Church, 809 Barrett Ave., has scheduled the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Fling from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
There will be food, giveaways, games and more.
Visit tinyurl.com/bdzkc6fb.

Connection Christian Church of Odessa has scheduled Easter services Sunday.
Classic service with hymns will take place at 9 a.m. and the contemporary service with a band is at 11 a.m.
Bible study, coffee and pastries, and an Easter photo booth will be at 10 a.m.
Nursery will be provided.
Visit tinyurl.com/36zfx4vv.

Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 4121 Faudree Road, has scheduled Easter Sunday events starting with bible study at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship Sunday.
Visit tinyurl.com/48zzjur5.

Odessa Christian Faith Center Fine Arts Ministry will present a dramatic presentation with original music in celebration of Easter during services at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday at OCFC, 9000 Andrews Highway.

Real Life Church has scheduled online Easter services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at live.getreallife.org.
For more information, visit getreallife.org/easter.

Odessa Bible Church, 3901 Penbrook St., has scheduled Easter Services at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10:15 a.m.
Visit odessabible.org/easter.

Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 N. Garfield St., Midland has scheduled Easter events starting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with breakfast followed by Easter Egg Hunt for children. Flowering the Lenten Cross before worship. Bring flowers from home, or use those provided; 11 a.m., Easter Sunday worship with communion

Bethany Christian Church, 4522 N. Everglade Ave., has scheduled an Easter Breakfast Potluck, Egg Hunt and worship service Sunday.
Easter Breakfast Potluck starts at 9:30 a.m., egg hunt at 10 a.m. and worship service at 10:50 a.m.
Visit tinyurl.com/smzrzwyc.

Crossroads, 1000 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled Easter Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Visit tinyurl.com/2p9dmuhy.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd., has scheduled a family Easter program at 10 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.
A service will also take place at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Visit tinyurl.com/2spvfypp.

Hope Alive Church, 305 E. 19th St., has scheduled Easter online and in person services at 10 a.m. and at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.
Visit tinyurl.com/a4xdhj2a.

New Dawn Fellowship, 2110 E. 10th St., will celebrate Easter at 10 a.m. Sunday.
An egg hunt for the kids will follow the service.
Visit tinyurl.com/5hdztyfy.

Spirit and Truth Church, 3102 University Blvd., has scheduled an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Donuts, milk and juice will be served.
A resurrection celebration will follow at 10:30 a.m. following the egg hunt.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 432-553-3522.

Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. April 17.
Nurseries and Adventure Kids (Kid’s Church) will be at the same time.
Visit tinyurl.com/yckdta2j.

Odessa Christian Faith Center, 9000 Andrews Highway, will welcome guest minister Matthew Barnett during services at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. April 24.
Barnett is co-founder of the Los Angeles Dream Center, pastor of Angelus Temple and New York Times Best Selling Author of “The Cause Within You.”
For more information, call 432-368-7714 or visit ocfc.org.

Calvary Baptist Church, 8644 Andrews Highway, will celebrate its 50 years of ministry from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 24.
An anniversary meal will follow services in the fellowship hall.
Visit tinyurl.com/5tnwuwer.

The Orchard Church, 6112 TX-349, Midland, has scheduled a 24 Hours of Prayer event from 6 p.m. April 29, to 6 p.m. April 30.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/5ytwpvx7

First Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Texas Ave., Midland, will present The Digital Culture of Kids from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 4.
To register now or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/2p9yxfzd.

Odessa Christian Faith Center Flourish Ministry has scheduled Flourish events May 6-7 at OCFC, 9000 Andrews Highway.
Flourish Family Night will start at 7 p.m. May 6. The event will include special music, teaching from Shannon Nieman, lead pastor of Abundant Church in El Paso, and food will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public.
Flourish Ministry will also host a ladies only brunch at 10 a.m. May 7. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets, visit ocfc.org/flourish.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
For more information, call 432-368-7714 or visit ocfc.org.

First Odessa, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Mission Possible Family Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. May 7.
Mission Possible 5K is $35, ages 5+ and the Mission Possible Kids Fun Run is $20, ages 3-12.
To register or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/3fxudx8u

First Baptist Church and the Black Cultural Council of Odessa will present Fred Hammond in concert on June 15 at the church, 709 N. Lee St.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
General admission is free.
Text CONCERT to 40778 for VIP seating.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yckf5txw.

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 belmont@belmontbaptist.org 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 highlandumc.odessa@gmail.com.
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.

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