Quest Study Bible aims to answer reader questions this Christmas
The Quest Study Bible presents the New International Version with reader questions beside the text. Biblical scholars answer them, aiming to help first time readers. Editor Marshall Shelley and the author Michael J. McManus discuss faith, creation, and God’s input in human weakness.
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Jesus
Christ
New Quest
God
Marshall Shelley
New Quest Study Bible
New International
Zondervan
Shelley
Quest
Richard Halverson
U.S. Senate
Michael J. McManus
Bethesda
Angels Take Center Stage In Christmas Gift Boom
Shoppers flock to religious themed gifts as angels dominate lists in Christmas store runs. The Ark Family Gifts & Books and Heavenly Treasures report strong sales on angel items, Bibles in varied colors, and inspirational books by Max Lucado and Barbara Johnson. Personalizable items and Scripture themed tea and mugs attract buyers seeking faith centered presents.
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Ronda Davis
The
Ark Family Gifts & Books
Kelli Eddings
Heavenly Treasures
Eddings
Tures
Max Lucado
Barbara Johnson
Erma Bombeck
Christian Books
Davis
Mark Lowry
Church affiliations of elite changing slowly study finds
A Purdue University analysis of Who's Who in America ties reveals mainline Protestants still dominate the elite. Jews and Catholics have grown their share since 1930 while Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and United Church of Christ retain influence despite declining membership.
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Ieee
Press United Church of
Audaibors
Purdue University
America
James Davidson
Ralph Pyle
David Reyes
Davidson
Pyle
U.S
Episcopalians
Presbyterians
United Church of Christ
United Church
Church News brief highlights Advent services and cantatas
Second Baptist Church at 711 E 17th St hosts Fourth Sunday Advent service from 10 45 to 11 50 a m with candle lighting and choir performances. Adult Choir offers More Than a Manger at 6 p m. Life Challenge presents A Room for the King at 7 p m at 1601 W. Caprock Baptist at 1131 FM Road 1787 presents The Christmas Cantata beginning 7 p m with fellowship. Mid-Cities Community Church on 191 between Midland and Odessa stages According to Scrooge at 6 30 p m. local cast includes Rogele Aespone Bennett as Ebenezer. Special Miracle Service with Emmett Spencer Ministries 7 p m today at Days Inn Motel 3075 E Business Loop 20. Additional events include Life Unlimited Church Christmas Cantata at 4224 cheer 338. Unitarian Universalist Church of Odessa hosts What You Can Do What You Can’t Do at 10 a m Sunday. St Luke’s United Methodist Church caroling 6–8 p m with cookies after and nursery for under 5. More details from listed numbers.
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Second Baptist Church
E. 17Th St
Second Baptist
Larry Purkey
Caprock Baptist Church
King’s Kids and Adults Choir
Mid-Cities
Emmett Spencer
Days Inn
Lessons and Carols at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church in Odessa hosts Lessons and Carols for Christmas at 10 50 a m on December 18 with guest violinist Dona Lee Croft daughter of Dor othy Croft The program features scripture carols and musical selections The sanctuary choir directed by Janet Walker and Karla Wright will accompany the event
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The
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
North Lee Ave
Dona Lee Croft
Royal College of Music
London
Janet Walker
Karla Wright
San Angelo
Michael Pfeifer
Loyola University New Orleans
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Permian Church of Religious Sci- Cook
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Emawn
Ookie
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Agape Center
John Ben Shepperd Parkway
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Permian Basin
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Leland Croft
Odessa Public
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