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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2015
Page
7
Odessa American photographer Jacob Ford captures people gathering in the city for Christmas season events, reflecting on the birth of Jesus. The brief images showcase families and shoppers, creating a sense of community and holiday spirit in Odessa.
Pastor Andrew Arp of the First Church of the Nazarene in Odessa argues Jesus was likely born in September, not December. He links Luke’s Gospel timing to John the Baptist and notes Christmas focus should be on the season’s spirit, generosity, and mercy. Arp, a 37-year-old native of Rossville, Georgia, leads a 130-member church and writes a weekly blog titled Arpology.
Church notices list a 10 30 a m benefit ride at Midland Power Sports 5800 W Highway 80 with breakfast at 9 30 a m to aid Area Mission Outreach Services AMOS unwrapped toys canned foods and cash welcomed Baptist and Lutheran Advent services Nativity displays and live music at local churches along with Christmas choir performance wrapping party and missionary mission study event details and contact numbers provided.
The piece argues four groups exist in society the wise the simple the fool and the mocker citing Proverbs and a Bible study by Andy Stanley. It urges listening to wisdom from God warning of consequences if people ignore divine guidance.
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