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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.

Odessa Bible Church, 3901 Penbrook St., has scheduled VBS, “Exploring God’s Great Love,” for children who completed K-Fifth grades from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Registration is required.
To register or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/yeymzvce.

Westover Baptist Church, 2540 N. Torrance Ave., has scheduled Vacation Bible School for children ages five through sixth grade from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Visit tinyurl.com/yp92ezj2.

Holy Cross Catholic School registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open for grades 9-12.
Register at holycrosschs.org/admissions. For questions, call 432-235-1094 or email info@holycrosschs.org.

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.

Freedom for the Basin has scheduled a Summer Outreach at 7 p.m. June 18 at Sherwood Park, 4400 N. Dixie Blvd.
There will be music, free food, recovery testimonies and prize drawings.
Many organizations from the community will be present standing together to show we believe recovery is possible.
Visit tinyurl.com/bd8p44tw.

Crossroads, 6901 E. Highway 191, has scheduled a Father’s Day Car Show from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19.
There will be more than 100 vintage muscle and classic cars, food trucks, and a cornhole tournament.
Registration fee is $30.
All proceeds go to West Texas Gifts of Hope.
For more information, call Bill Helton at 432-530-6302.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/mxjrjfxd.

Odessa First Assembly and Torre de Refugio y Fortaleza have scheduled Mega Praise VBS Camp, for ages 6-12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 10-13 at OFA, 1101 N. Lee Ave.
Registration is 5:30 p.m. July 10.
Call 432-332-2559, email Odessafirstag@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/ye2xb2xp.

Hope Alive Church, 305 E. 19th St., has scheduled Hope Kids Camp, “Making Waves,” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 10-13.
Registration fee is $40. Registration is required.
To register or for more information, call 432-332-4673, email hopekids@myhopealive.church or visit tinyurl.com/23hrymct.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., will present Spark Studios, a week of VBS for children ages 3 to 6th grade, from 9 a.m. to noon July 11-15.
Family night will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 15.
To register or for more information, visit immanuelodessa.com.

St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 2212 E. 11th St., will celebrate its 85th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 23-24.
There will be food, fellowship, church services and weekend reunion with old and new friends.
Visit tinyurl.com/y8f434nk.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., will present a Gospel Hymn Sing at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28.
Visit tinyurl.com/4jm6c2da.

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.

St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 2212 E. 11th St., will celebrate its 85th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 23-24.
There will be food, fellowship, church services and weekend reunion with old and new friends.
Visit tinyurl.com/y8f434nk.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., will present a Gospel Hymn Sing at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28.
Visit tinyurl.com/4jm6c2da.
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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