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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.

Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled a special Easter worship night from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. April 6.
There will be children’s programming for kids birth through fifth grade.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/497585181939384/.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2633 Conover Ave., has scheduled Food Drive Charity Friday from 10 a.m. to noon March 25.
Food donations are welcomed.
Visit Holy Redeemer at https://holyredeemertx.org/.

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/.

Knights of Columbus 17679 has scheduled a Fish Fry and Food Drive from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, 2633 Conover Ave.
The menu will include fried fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, cornbread, dessert and drink.
Plates are $12 or support the House of Mercy $10 a plate when two non-perishable items are donated.
Visit https://westexmissioner.blogspot.com/2022/03/reminder-fish-fry-and-food-drive.html.

First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Main Street, Midland, will present the Andrew Peterson’s Resurrection Letters Tour on April 8.
This show also features the Arcadian Wild and special guest Skye Peterson.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/2p829h8p.

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 (March 25), at St. Mary’s Catholic Church cafeteria, 618 E. 18th St. Plates are $12 each.
For more information, call (432) 332-5334.

The fourth annual Blue & Red Bash Denim & Diamonds benefiting St. John’s Episcopal School will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. March 26 at Rolling 7’s Ranch Event Center, 11700 W. County Raod 122. Jerry Dugan will be the musical guest.
There will be live and silent auction items.
Adults only event.
Sponsorships and tables are available.
To sponsor, for a table or indivual tickets, call 432-335-0815, email fostjohns@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/638173164062509/.

First Odessa, 311 W. Eight St., has scheduled a Life Group Expo at 9 a.m. March 27 in the commons.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/501164061576582/.

Odessa First Assembly, 1101 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled international connect night at 6 p.m. March 27.
Experience new cultures and make new friends from around the world. Feel free to bring a dish to share.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/359033992760101/.

First Baptist Church, 311 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a Dessert Auction, a preteen camp fundraiser, at noon March 6.
The menu includes barbecue baked potato plate and/or desserts.
Plates are $7 each.
There will also be a live dessert auction.
Donations are also welcomed. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
To donate or for more information, visit bit.ly/3BeMHDh.

Crossroads Church, 1000 N. Texas Ave., has scheduled a Father-Daughter dance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 25.
Cost is $8 per person (or $20 for multiple daughters.)
To register or more information, visit crchurch.cc.

Faith Fellowship Lutheran Church, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., has scheduled Lenten Mid-Week lunch and services from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 30, and April 6.
For more information, call 432-362-2549 or email office@faithfellowshipodessa.org.

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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