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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 2017

Page

7

Easter Week Church Schedules and Events

Holy Week church notices list Easter egg hunts sunrise services and worship times across multiple churches: First Christian Church Belmont Baptist Odessa Bible Church and more. Notable events include a Resurrection Sunday sunrise service at Belmont and Eggstravaganza cookout at First Assembly. Other activities include youth events and a ChinaFreedom Banquet sponsored by ChinaAid with Rep Chris Smith as speaker.

First Christian Church N. Lee Ave Utpb Park Antioch Christian Church Optimist Park N. Grandview Ave Belmont Baptist Church Belmont Ave Nam New Dawn Plaza Blvd Odessa Bible Church E. 10Th St Odessabible.org Egster Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord Grandview Ave Carl Angie Gullett Icri.org Icrlorg Agape Dream Center Murphy St the Stone Hybrid Youth Movement Odessa Comanche Trail Park West S. County Road Crane Tabernacle Baptist Church Fifth St. Crane Martin Park Free Family Pictures Seventh St. Andrews ChinaAid Organization Midland Country Club N. State Highway 349 Midland U.S Chris Smith New Jersey Congressional Executive Commission On China Wang Yanfang Tang

Spiritual view on weight loss by local pastors

Local ministers say weight control has a spiritual aspect and urge prayer and accountability. Rev Steven Adair notes filling a void with food can lead to dependency and stresses a healthy prayer life and support network. Rev Terry Easley recalls diabetes driven loss and emphasizes self discipline, moderation, and regular meals. Rev Nebhut adds that diabetics need hard choices, dieting and exercise. See WEIGHT Page 3B.

Steven Adair Terry Easley Russell Nebhutt Jackie Brem God Adair Grace Christian Easley First Southern Baptist Church Gardendale

Egypt's Coptic Christians face rising pressure from IS influence

The article outlines how Islamic State aims to target Egypt's Coptic minority, detailing Coptic beliefs and history, the demographic balance with Sunnis, and past shifts in church-state relations from Gamal Abdel Nasser to Anwar Sadat. It notes restrictions on interfaith marriage and conversions while highlighting security fears for Egypt's sizeable Christian community.

Cairo Alexandria Mark Jesus Middle East Africa Egypt Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi Iraq el-Sissi Gamal Abdel- Nasser Nasser Anwar Sadat

Cross and faith reflections from a Stanton pastor

Nugget sermon by Janie Linney of Christ Fellowship Stanton urges reverence for the cross amid Easter reflection. The piece cites laminin’s cross shape, biblical verses, and the belief that Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection confer life. It highlights living out the new life promised in Romans 6 and Ephesians 2.

Linney Christ Fellowship Stanton

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Church News Highland United Methodist Church N. Dixie Blvd Highlandodessa.com Westwood Baptist Church W. University Blvd Dallas Holm Holm Lubbock Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Ministry of West Texas Nebhut Asbury United Methodist Church Pope Tawadresh St. Mark's Cathedral Libya Janie Linney Jesus Christ Constantine Christ Christ Jesus
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