Local Church Backpacks and Prayers Lead Campus Events
Multiple Odessa churches announce back to school activities and prayer gatherings. Highland United Methodist and One Accord host community events. First Christian, Second Baptist and others offer worship, meals, backpack giveaways, spirtual programs, and festivallike activities through mid August. Local venues include Milam Elementary and Ector County ISD administration.
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Highland United Methodist Church
N. Dixie Blvd
Milam Elementary
Ector County Isd
N. Sam Houston Ave
Ector County
Tammy Stalicup
Coalition of 22 states backs Ten Commandments monument case
A coalition led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 21 other state attorneys general ask the U S Supreme Court to hear Bloomfield New Mexico city officials appeal over a lower court ruling requiring removal of a Ten Commandments display from City Hall lawn The brief argues passive monuments reflecting national religious heritage do not violate the Establishment Clause and cites differing lower court rulings while urging the court to settle the issue for all states
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Albuquerque
N.M
Texas
Ken Paxton
New Mexico
Paxton
Bloomfield
U.S. Supreme Court
Kentucky
Arkansas
California
Supreme Court
U.S
Steve Pearce
American Civil Liberties Union
10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
ACLU
High Court
Reverend Redden Preaches Trust Amid World Turmoil
The Rev Christopher Redden pastor of St Matthew Baptist Church in Odessa says familiarity with current events can hinder faith. He cites Proverbs 3 5 6 urging trust in God and notes his church averages 65 to 85 attendees at 11 am services. He and his wife Cassandra raise a daughter, Cassandra teaches Bible study, and members praise his leadership and devotion.
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Christopher Redden
St. Matthew's Baptist Church
Jesus
St. Matthew Baptist Church
God
Christ
Redden
Dallas
Justin F. Kimball High School
el Centro College
Odessa Church
Odessa South Side Ministerial Alliance
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Louisiana
Cassandra
Barrett Ave
Cass
Michelle Burditt
Burditt
Blessing of the Backpacks brings prayer for schools
A Odessa church invites families to Blessing of the Backpacks on August 19 and 20 at Wood’s Boots mall and 601 N. Lee. The event, organized with One Accord, promotes education, feeding programs, tutoring, and advocacy for students and educators as the new school year begins.
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First Christian Church
Tanglewood Lane
N. Lee Ave
Secodessa
Second Baptist Church
N. 17Th St
First Baptist Church
Veritas
Fbcodessacom
Fecodess. Com
Wood’s Boots
N. Lee
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