In the News ... "GOOD NEWS: Gift Boxing"

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• Andrews High School girls soccer program joins 'Operation Christmas Child' program

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ANDREWS, TEXAS - The Andrews High School girls soccer program recently finished boxing up 40 Samaritan’s purse boxes for the Operation Christmas Child program.

The players shopped, stuffed the boxes, wrote notes of encouragement, and spoke words of affirmation for the child who would receive the box.

They raised money to purchase the items for each box by working the Green Exchange cleanup on the weekends during the fall ...

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In the News ... "Former NFL star making his way to Andrews October 19th"

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• Will be speaking at event hosted by Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the Mustang Bowl

By Tyler Poglitsch, Reporter
• KOSA-TV

ANDREWS, TEXAS - On October 19th the Mustang Bowl will be packed with West Texans coming to listen to two-time National Champion, Heisman Trophy winner, author, and speaker, Tim Tebow.

Throughout his athletic career, Tim Tebow has been outspoken about his religion and never steered away from what he believes in ...

• Read/watch the rest of this KOSA report 

In the News ... "We Need Christmas"

• Hosted by What Yeshua Can Do

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ANDREWS, TEXAS - Compassion will present Matthew West, “We Need Christmas,” Thursday at the Andrews County Expo, 1441 TX-176, Andrews.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for VIP and concert starts at 7 p.m.

VIP is $40, general admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and group: $22 (10+).

For tickets or more information, call 432-664-4910 or WYCD or tinyurl.com/a8z4awva.

ADDED NOTE: Matthew West Coming to San Angelo, December 10

From @VitalantOrg ... Andrews church hosting blood drive TODAY”

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• Wednesday, May 19, 4-8 pm

ANDREWS, TEXAS - Andrews Church of Christ, 201 NW 2nd Street in Andrews, will hold a blood drive TODAY (Wednesday) from 4-8 pm. We are still doing the covid antibody test for all donors. Walk-ins are welcome or you may go to www.vitalant.org to sign-up.

You have the power to save up to 3 lives with one donation!

There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood. Most of us will need blood in our lifetime..

Thank you!

In the News ... "CrossRoads installs new pastor"

OA Photo by Ben Powell

• Ramer emphasizes ‘practical wisdom’ in preaching

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The Rev. Jeremiah Ramer thought life was all about football till God called him to the ministry ...

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In the News ... "Andrews church providing food to community in need"

• House of Mercy Ministries believes the community they belong to includes more people than just those nearest to them

By Pierson Beach, Reporter
• KWES-TV

ANDREWS, TEXAS - House of Mercy Ministries in Andrews is providing for a community in need. But what community are they providing for?

"This is a community thing, and as long as this is available for us to give out, we're here to help Kermit, we're here to help Odessa, we're here to help Midland," explained Community Outreach Director Denziel Ortiz ...

 • Read/watch the rest of this KWES report ...

In the News ... "Texas National Guard releases full list of drive-through testing sites in West Texas"

• Registration opens 48 hours prior to start of testing in each county; appointments required

By Kirsten Geddes, Reporter
• KWES-TV

WEST TEXAS - The Texas National Guard will be conducting drive-though testing across the state at the end of April to the beginning of May. The testing will allow Texas residents to be tested quickly and efficiently across the state ...

• Read the rest of this KWES report ... 

In the News ... "An Andrews teen wants prayer boxes in parks, it may not be constitutional"

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• Freedom From Religion Foundation asking county to reverse decision

By Shane Battis, Reporter
• KOSA-TV

ANDREWS, TEXAS - A teen’s project to bring prayers into public parks is running into some legal issues ...

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In the News ... “Midland Faith & Philanthropy Briefs"

• What's going on around the Tall City

Staff Report
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS - Chevron volunteers with Salvation Army; Roofing company hosts veteran giveaway; Food pantry donations welcome at Christmas lights extravaganza ...

 • Read the rest of this MRT report ...

In the News ... "Adopt a Star"

• Going on now through Friday

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - For the seventh year, First Basin Credit Union is sponsoring “Adopt a Star” to benefit High Sky Children’s Ranch.

Visit any FBCU branch in Odessa, Midland and Andrews to “Adopt a Star” and make a Christmas wish come true for a child in need.

Shop for your star and return their unwrapped gifts to any First Basin location by Friday ...

• More information from First Basin Credit Union ...

In the News ... "Community prayer event set for TOMORROW"

• Organized by the Fellowship of Andrews Ministers

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ANDREWS, TEXAS - The churches in Andrews will gather for a community prayer at 9 a.m. Sunday at Lakeside Park.

More than 1,000 people are expected to gather around the park holding hands in prayer.

The churches will also combined services following the prayer. The event is being organized by the Fellowship of Andrews Ministers.

In the News ... “Little kid with big heart shares music to raise money"

• To make sure no kids drink water with bugs in it

By Victor Blanco, Digital Content Producer
• KWES-TV

ANDREWS, TEXAS - Inspired by charity:water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries, Monty and Mac Hardwick took to their driveway to raise money.

Monty, 6, plays his harmonica while his younger brother Mac, 4, sings at the end of their driveway ...

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In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

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In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

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In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

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In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

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In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

• Read the rest of this OA report ...

In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

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

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

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In the News ... "'Daddy and Daughter Dance' ... in three communities"

• TOMORROW evening at Crossroads' Odessa, Monahans, and Andrews campuses

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - CrossRoads Fellowship, 101 NW Ave. A, Andrews, has scheduled a Daddy and Daughter Dance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday [also at their Odessa and Monahans campuses].

Go online for more information or to register.

In the News ... "Andrews Christmas program"

• Program, followed by a party

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The Andrews Presbyterian Learning Center has scheduled a Christmas program at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Andrews Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 305 N.W. Seventh Street, Andrews.