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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.

Faith Fellowship Lutheran Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled a Fall Women’s Retreat from 10 a.m. to noon today.
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 Sunday.
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.

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. Wednesday in the church parlor.
Cost of material is $20.
Signup sheets are located in the Narthex.
For information, email Sondra Eoff at sondra@oppartnerinc.com.

Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, will present the 64th Spaghetti Day from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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.

KWO Ministries has scheduled Kick 4 Kenya 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Golf Course Road Church of Christ, 3500 W. Golf Course Road, Midland.
Kick for Kenya is one of the largest, longest-running races in the Permian Basin. 100% of all entry fees will be used to fund the high-school education of orphans living in one of KWO’s 16 Children’s Homes in rural Kenya.
General admission starts at $40.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/2vmwuxr7.

St. Matthew Baptist Church, 809 Barrett Drive, has scheduled the women’s annual celebration starting with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and women’s empowerment at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 and worship service at 11 a.m. Nov. 13.
This year’s theme will be “Praising My Way Through: I Am the Storm,” Psalm 56.
The Saturday event is $15 at the door, includes breakfast and lunch. Attire is camouflage and church casual.
Speakers will be Deja McKnight, Daisy Jeffery and Minister Pamela Jackson and worship service speaker Chasity Bass.
For more information, call Angela Love-Jackson at 432-349-5803 or tinyurl.com/5p24jh2h.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2633 Conover Ave., will present the annual LARS Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 12-13.
Call 432-580-4295 or visit tinyurl.com/y4cjsewe.

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 drdawn@odessaconnection.church.

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.

First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland will present a free comedy show featuring The Skit Guys on Nov. 20. The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
The Skit Guys have traveled the world performing at events, churches, and conferences. They have grown SkitGuys.com into a media resource for pastors with countless videos and scripts that are used in churches all over the world. The Skit Guys also have a web series called Bedtime Bible Stories, their “Laugh More” podcast, and a book on friendship called “Smells Like Bacon,” as well as comedy DVDs.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/357s2a73.

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.

The Gathering Church, 3303 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, will present a pop-up food distribution event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 17.
Families who are experiencing hardship are welcome to come and receive free food and other items for their household.
Visit tinyurl.com/72fs3fhc.

Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., will be offering ESL classes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, starting Sept. 13, in the fellowship hall.
For more information, call 432-366-4476.

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.

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.

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.

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