Church News Roundup in Odessa Area Listings
Churches across Odessa and Midland announce events including food pantries youth fundraisers Easter services and concerts Amistad Cristiana hosts May 8 outreach Amistad Midland and Bodhichitta Buddhist Center offer classes Redeemer Lutheran and Antioch Christian present religious education and a Dave Ramsey course at Maple and Neely avenues plus festival and tour plans from First Baptist and St Matthew Church
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Redeemer Lutheran Church
Antioch Christian Church
Maple Ave
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University
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Christians face violence in Pakistan Easter attacks
In Lahore Easter bombing highlights threats to Pakistan's 2.5 million Christians amid Muslim majority. Christians and Muslims were casualties as militants escalate attacks, raising fears for families sending children to church. Rev. Riaz Arif of Lahore voices fear of living in the country. See CHRISTIANS Page 5
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Lahore
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Crisis of Faith Guides Counsel to Anger and Hope
Ministers Bill Melton Tim Halstead, Les Jackson and Lynn Money describe crises of faith as common. They advise walking with grieving people through loss, illness, or betrayal, urging Bible reading prayer and church support. They stress God’s presence, the freedom to feel anger, and the healing power of trust and forgiveness.
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Tim Halstead
Les Jackson
Lynn Money
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God
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Odessa
Sherwood Church of Christ
Seven reasons to keep church after Easter from Odesssa pastor
Guest columnist Landon Coleman of Immanuel Baptist Church in Odessa argues seven reasons to attend church after Easter. He cites Malachi on rote worship, Christ purchasing the church, Jesus building the church, learning from and serving with others, using gifts for the common good, and Hebrews 10:24-25 urging attendance, noting Easter week readers to Page 2B for continuation.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
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