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].
Kick for Kenya 5K/10K has been scheduled to start at 7 a.m. today at GCR Church of Christ, 3500 W. Golf Course Road, Midland.
The 1K Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. and 5K/10K run will begin at 9 a.m.
All proceeds of this event will go towards KWO (Kenya Widows and Orphans) Ministry. Founded in Midland, their mission is to redeem the lives of Kenyan widows and orphans. KWO is a non-profit ministry that serves 16 orphanages, provides feeding stations, and funds educational opportunities, all while sharing the message of God’s love in Kenya.
To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/39j9ymku
For more information, visit www.kwoministries.org.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Ladies Alter Rosary Society has scheduled the annual LARS Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Sunday at the church, 2633 Conover Ave.
Tables are $35.
To reserve a table or for more information, call 559-0802, 352-3384 or 559-1933.
The Dean Robinson Memorial Roping has been scheduled today and Sunday at the West Texas Cowboy Church, 2144 E. Highway 158, Gardendale.
Registration is 1 p.m. today for #10, #8 CAP 4 and #9 CAP 5. Cost is $50 a man.
On Nov. 14, events will begin with a 10 a.m. church service and roping registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Warm up #10 Slide and #11 Slide Draw 2.
Dummy roping will be included in honor of Chad Nease.
For more information, call Marvin Jennings at 432-924-4728 or Joe Dutton at 432-556-8600 or visit tinyurl.com/447j8b4k.
Mackey Chapel United Methodist Church has scheduled its 84th church anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Lee Ave.
The theme is “Selah! We Exalt You, Lord,” Psalm 66:4.
Guest pastor is the Rev. Brandon Marshall of St. Matthews Baptist Church.
Visit tinyurl.com/th4z836d.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2633 Conover Ave., has scheduled Charity Friday, Thanksgiving Basket giveaway, from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19.
The community is invited to donate a turkey, ham or other items for a thanksgiving dinner meal before Tuesday.
Call 432-580-4295 or visit tinyurl.com/4ea3ffth.
Special guest Matt New will perform in concert and an Old Fashioned Christmas Fair will benefit the Jesus House Women & Children’s Center from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Mid-Cities Church, 8700 Highway 191, Midland.
There will be food, candy, and a lighted hayride through the neighborhood’s Christmas lights, living nativity scene and pre-decorated Christmas tree available for purchase. The decorated Christmas trees are a part of the community decorated Christmas tree contest. Also, available is a silent auction with many unique gifts to place under the tree.
For tickets or more information, visit tinyurl.com/zezue5yc or JesusHouseOdessa.com.
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.
