Monks Draw Immigrant Families Toward Buddhist Life in Texas
Temple hosts about 20 monks and 15 trainees as immigrant youths travel nationwide to study Buddhism. Hanh Vo of Houston notes shifts in spirit among elites, while students like Jennie Tran juggle vows and education. Monks blend modern life with meditation, vegetarian meals, and daily silence as abbot Hanh guides lessons and koans.
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Belmont Baptist Craft Fair and More at Local Churches
Belmont Baptist Church hosts a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today featuring homemade crafts baked goods drawings and refreshments. Odessa Tabernacle presents The Valley Haven Christmas Show on December 16 at 7 p.m. and December 17 at 6 p.m. with a reception after each performance. St Luke's United Methodist offers a flu shot clinic today 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with $15 cash or Medicare free option.
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Eighth St
Odessa Tabernacle
Oakwood Drive
Valley Haven
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
E. 42Nd St
Christmas musical lineups fill Odessa churches
St Matthew's Baptist Church hosts Celebrate Jesus at 7 p.m. Sunday. Westminster Presbyterian presents What is it About Anyways at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sherwood Baptist offers Welcome to the World at 7 p.m. Sunday. Monahans West Texas Harvest Church schedules Greg Poole at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. First Christian hosts Music of Christmas brass at 6 p.m. with dessert fellowship. Highway Temple Odessa has a 6:30 p.m. Christmas program with children's and youth performances. Redeemer Lutheran presents The Greatest Gift at 7 p.m. with refreshment to follow. Bible Missionary Church announces Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Asbury United Methodist offers a Christmas cantata at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. Sunday.
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Jesus
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Maple Ave
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Santa Rosa Ave
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18Th St
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Church News Policy for Odessa American Submissions
The Odessa American invites area churches to submit articles for Church News published Saturdays. Deadline is Wednesdays. Late submissions print in following Saturday’s church news if timely. Articles must be typed or printed as news briefs stating the date time and location.
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Mormon Church Launches Web Campaign Ahead of Salt Lake City Games
Janette Beckham notes the need for respectful outreach while the church uses its Web site toeducate non Mormons ahead of the Olympics crowd in Salt Lake City. Church spokesman Dale Bills says the site will offer self help resources for journalists and visitors.
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