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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.

First Odessa, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled a Second Saturday Service from 9 a.m. to noon today in the commons.
Visit tinyurl.com/2z7zk6ak.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Palm Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Lunch will be at noon in the fellowship hall. UMM will provide the meat. Bring a side dish or dessert.
Visit asburyodessa.org.

Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 N. Garfield St,, Midland has scheduled Holy Week events Sunday through April 17.
Sunday: 11 a.m., Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday service.
Thursday: 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday in the fellowship hall.
Friday: 7 p.m., Good Friday worship in the sanctuary.
April 17: 9:30 a.m., Breakfast followed by Easter Egg Hunt for children. Lenten Cross before worship. Bring flowers from home, or use those provided; 11 a.m., Easter Sunday worship with communion.
For more information, call 432-684-6542 or visit gracemidlandtx.org.

Connection Christian Church of Odessa has scheduled a community Good Friday service from noon to 12:45 p.m. Friday at Memorial Gardens Park, 4730 E. 42nd St.
Visit tinyurl.com/yvu6tedh.

Spirit and Truth Church, 3102 University Blvd., has scheduled viewing of The Passion of the Christ Friday.
Hot dogs and trimmings will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the movie at 7 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 432-553-3522. The Orchard Church, 6112 TX-349, Midland, has scheduled a Night of Worship event at 6 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/zutzc7ua.

Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled an Easter Family Fest at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
There will be an Easter an egg hunt, free food, games, jumpers, face painting, and much more.
Visit tinyurl.com/3j8ujney.

Crestview Baptist Church, 301 N. Loop 250 W., Midland, will present the Telling God’s Story from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/bdfxt996.

Christian Church of Midland, 2608 Neely Ave., Midland, has scheduled a CCM Easter Celebration from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 9.
This is a free event for all ages.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y28fuvwd.

Crestview Baptist Church, 301 N. Loop 250 W., Midland, will present the Telling God’s Story from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 10.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/bdfxt996.

The Bridge, 3901 E. Yukon Road, has scheduled the Palm Sunday at The Bridge event at 10:16 a.m. April 10.
There will be jumpers and an Easter egg hunt for the kids.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3np6ztp6.

The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 N. FM 1788, Midland, will present The 100…A Night of Worship at 6 p.m. April 10.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
For tickets or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/kzrf27x3.

Connection Christian Church of Odessa has scheduled a community Good Friday service from noon to 12:45 p.m. April 15 at Memorial Gardens Park, 4730 E. 42nd St.
Visit tinyurl.com/yvu6tedh.

Odessa Bible Church, 3901 Penbrook St., has scheduled Easter Services at 9:15 a.m. and 10 :45 a.m. April 17.
Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10:15 a.m.
Visit odessabible.org/easter.

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.

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.

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.

Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled an Easter Family Fest at 11:30 a.m. April 10.
There will be an Easter an egg hunt, free food, games, jumpers, face painting, and much more.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/473229070952246/.

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.

Knights of Columbus #3203 and Daughters of Mary have scheduled Fish Fry-Yays fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday during lent, except for Good Friday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church cafeteria, 618 E. 18th St. Plates are $12 each.
For more information, call (432) 332-5334.

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.
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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