The Odessa American welcomes church special events. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for consideration for the following Saturday’s edition. Email [email protected].
Grace Christian Fellowship, 3450 Billy Hext Road, has scheduled Pancakes with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today.
The event will include a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, a snowball fight, Christmas craft, and more.
The event is free.
Visit tinyurl.com/xtn4r5ra.
Inner City Tabernacle of Life Ministries, 3607 N. Dixie Blvd., will celebrate its 26th church anniversary at noon Sunday.
Visit tinyurl.com/mrx9s38t.
First Baptist Church of Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, has scheduled a Somewhere In Your Silent Night Christmas Musical at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Sunday.
This event features the adult, student and children choirs and orchestra, as well as the special guest actor Matt Tullos.
Tickets are not required.
For more information, call 432-683-0600, or visit fbc-midland.org.
The Rock Church, 301 S. Carver St., Midland, has scheduled Cookies with Santa from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
There will be hot chocolate, stocking decorations, cookies and pictures with Santa.
To RSVP or for more information, call 432-741-0114, email [email protected], or visit tinyurl.com/2p9h3yau or larocatherock.com.
First Baptist Church, 311 W. Eighth St., has scheduled Sing! An Irish Christmas concert featuring Keith and Krystyn Getty at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The FBC choir will join the Getty’s and their band on stage for an Irish night of music and worship.
For tickets, text concert to 40778 or visit tinyurl.com/2p8kddtc.
Life Challenge and Southwest Youth Conference has scheduled the Southwest Holiday Youth Convention from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Life Challenge, 4500 N. Grandview Ave.
Special guests will include Cornelius Williams and Victor Jackson.
Afterburners will be volleyball and food trucks Dec. 17; and coffee, s’mores, and a bonfire Dec. 18.
Admission is free, however registration is required.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/25tajtu8.
Connection Christian Church of Odessa, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled a Night at the Stable event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18.
There will be characters from the Christmas story attendees can meet, live animals, crafts, carols, a free photo booth and s’mores.
For more information, 432-332-2954, or visit tinyurl.com/yckpft3u.
Odessa Bible Church, 3901 Penbrook St., has scheduled a Christmas Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 19.
Visit tinyurl.com/yrcapku8.
Second Baptist Church, 711 E. 17th St., has scheduled the 66th annual Live Nativity from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 22-23 and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 24.
Visit tinyurl.com/2p89wj3c.
Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Christmas Eve Worship from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 24.
Call 366-4439 or visit tinyurl.com/5cm7tfkw.
Mid-Cities Church, 8700 TX-191, Midland, has scheduled a Christmas Eve services with candlelight worship at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 24.
There will be Christmas carols, communion, holiday treats, and more.
Visit tinyurl.com/5c7jann8.
First Baptist Church, 311 W. Eighth St., has scheduled a Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24.
There will be hot chocolate and cookies starting at 5 p.m.
Visit tinyurl.com/yva8eksf.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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.
