Faith from four B people view of church growth plan
A workshop led by Gerlach outlines the Jerusalem Project to expand church presence. It covers three phases Vision and Recruitment, Preparation and Cultivation, and Implementation and Development with a focus on starting microchurches and training volunteers. The workshop is free, open to all churches, and may be repeated if needed. Call 337-3761.
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Gerlach
Jerusalem
The
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Edwards
Death row inmates seek uniform access to spiritual advisers
The American Correctional Chaplains Association voices the need for a nationwide policy on access to religious advisers for condemned inmates. A 1999 survey shows states vary widely, with visits ranging from minutes before executions to long separations, and a few allow chaplains at the moment of lethal injection.
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Robert Lynn
American Correctional Chaplains Association
Lynn
Connecticut
Georgia
Arizona
Oklahoma
Texas
Survey finds 18 states allow spiritual adviser at death chamber
A 1999 survey shows 18 states permit a spiritual adviser to accompany inmates to the death chamber. James Acker notes the South’s tougher death penalty stance contrasts with more permissive religious involvement. Defense attorney Bryan cites inmate reluctance to discuss appeals but recalls one client valuing divine presence at execution.
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South
James Acker
State University of New York At Albany
Contemporary Justice Review
Bryan
Church News roundup of local religious events and notices
Odessa area churches announce programs with times and locations including Temple Baptist Young at Heart at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Discovering your Spiritual Gifts seminar at Odessa Bible Church, and guest ministers at Odessa Christian Faith Center and Midland churches. publicação notes include submission deadline for Church News.
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Temple Baptist Church
Texas Ave
Alice Workman
Odessa
Odessa Christian Faith Center
Andrews Highway
Tommy Burchfield
Midland — Action Ministry
Pat Stanton
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Thomason Drive
Midland — First Christian Church
Louisiana Ave
Dick Hamm
Religion and Music Bind Workers at Organ Factory
Karen Freudigman, 43, who has spent 11 years repairing air pouches for organ pipes, prays in the chapel each morning as workers reflect on faith and music. Gorsuch notes pipe organs feel old fashioned, yet some employees say God has always helped them cope with the work.
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Gorsuch
God
Karen Freudigman
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Tanglewood Lane
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Midland
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Princeton Ave
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Odessa American
Bill Gaither
Andy Grace
Tnms&o
Bill
Gloria Gaither
Ft. Worth
Tnm&o
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S. Turner Hobbs
Anne Callaway
Steve Parker
Lal
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
E. 18Th Street
Dixie & Grant
Lupe Munguia
Town Andountry Dray, Inc
N. Grandview
Church of
Bill Ervin
Christ’s Lutheran Elementary
N. Lincoln
Jackson Avenue
Ea Zone OF America
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4Th St
E. 8Th Street
Crenshaw
SAM Rice
Auto Parts, Inc
N. Lee Odessa, TX
Manuel
N. Dide
Kermit Hwy
Westtexaswheels.com
Midland Plaza
Mervyn's
Rugman Camper Sales
Camper Shell
West Texas
Charles Krugman
Live Oak Plaza
Odessa, Yoxuse
Ndow Service
Fewwell
Brown Electric Company
N. Jackson
Online Church Directory
oaCa.com
Odessachurches.com
CaCa.com
Antioch Christian Church
Asbury United Methodist Church
Bahai’s of
Beacon Missionary Baptist Church
Belmont Baptist Church
Bethany Christian Church
Bethel Assembly of God Bible Free Will Baptist Church
Break Out Cowboy Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Catedral de Alabanza
Central Baptist Church
Christian Science Church
Christian Church of Odessa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of the People Country Chapel
Calvary Church
Crescent Park Baptist Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Eisenhower Church of Christ
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Faith
Church of the Nazarene
Faith Community Church of
West Odessa
Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God
First Assembly of God
First Baptist Church
First Church of God
First Church of the Nazarene
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Fountain of Life Missionary Church
Full Gospel
River of Life Grace Baptist Church
Greater Life Christian Outreach
Greater St. John Baptist Church
Greater St. Luke Baptist Church
Greenfield Acres Baptist Church
Highland United Methodist Church
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia
Iglesia Agua Viva
Iglesia Bautista
el Mesias
Iglesia de Cristo
Immanuel Baptist
Kingston Avenue Baptist Church
la Luz Ministries Worship Center
Life Challenge United Pentecostal Life Unlimited Church
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord
Mission Dorado Baptist Church
Mount Olive Baptist Church
New Jerusalem Apostolic For God Church
New Life Presbyterian Church
Odessa Bible Church
Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church
Odessa Primitive Baptist Church
Odessa Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Parker Heights Church
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Midland Resurrection
United Methodist Church
Seventh Day Adventists Church
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
St. Matthew Baptist Church
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
St. Stephen’s Charismatic Episcopal Church
Second Baptist Church
Sherwood Baptist Church
Sherwood Church of Christ
Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Crane
Tanglewood Church of Christ
Temple Beth el Synagogue
Temple Buenas Nuevas
Terrace Hills Baptist Church
Terrace Hills Church of Christ
Texas Association of X-Offenders
Salvation Army
Tree of Life
Unitarian Universalist Church
United Church of God
Unity Church of
Victory Life of Odessa Victory Temple Church
Vine Baptist Church
Vineyard
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westside Apostolic Church
Westover Baptist Church
Westview Church of God
Andrews Jury
Sally Goedaia
Ben
N. Dixie Bivd
E. 12Th ST
Clifton
Free Estimates
Clifton A Kyle Clifton
van Odessa
B & J Bopy Stop
Andrews Hwy
Athe
Darville
N. Aleghaney Ave
Billy Sims
2Nd St
Anchom
Bolt and Supply Company
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