Church News Highlights Local Faith Events
Midland Odessa and surrounding areas feature a slate of worship and outreach events. Women’s conferences, youth services, concerts, and joint ministerial fellowship are planned at multiple churches with online and phone details for participation. Local venues include Crump Park, Lighthouse of Hope, Inner City Tabernacle, First Presbyterian, and several Odessa and Pharr locations. Tickets for MercyMe and other concerts are available online or at church offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational
Ministers Alliance of Midland
Odessa
Crump Park
W. 10Th St
Henry Z
GODS+WAY
D-Hix
Companerismo Viviente Church
S. County Road
Midland
Casa Nueva Voz
New House Voice
Peter and Lili
First Baptist Church
N. Lee Ave
MercyMe
Fbcodessa.com
PHARR
Center Church
N. Cage Blvd
Sherry Anne
Sharon LaBella
Leila Preuss
Last Bridgettine Abbey in Germany Closes at Vatican Request
Bavarian Catholic authorities shut Altemuenster Abbey near Munich, transferring the library and art collection to the local diocese. The move renews concern over safeguarding some 500 books and 2,300 art pieces, including 16th century illuminated manuscripts, for research and preservation. Top Bridgettine scholars have urged preservation, while officials assure pre 1803 books and holdings remain secure and accessible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Vatican
Altemuenster
Munich
Gabriele Konrad
Munich-Freising
Altomuenster
Msgr
Peter Beer
Apollonia
Claudia Schwarz
Keller reviews missions and life of a Midland pastor
The Rev Wayne Keller a 74 year old former missionary and oilfield worker reflects on mission work in Brazil East Texas and the Permian Basin He discusses serving hard working people meeting needs and his faith journey including his early life in New Iberia Louisiana education roles in Brazil and Texas and his family background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Wayne Keller
Brazil
East Texas
Permian
South Louisiana
Lake Charles
Keller
New Iberia, la
Louisiana College
Pineville
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Salvador da Bahia
Basin Baptist Network
First Baptist Churches
Sterling City
Crane
Alamo Heights
Interim pastor Wayne aids troubled churches in Calcasieu Parish
Keller, a Calcasieu Parish deputy, recalls harrowing duty and learning to duck when life or others’ lives were at risk. He notes churches may seek help from Mary Hill Davis offering program for repairs and supplies and from Texas Baptist Men who build pastors’ houses and handle disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Calcasieu Parish
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Mary Hill Davis
Texas Baptist
Donny Cortimilla
Basin Baptist Network Lauds Wayne Cortimilla Interim Work
Cortimilla praises Wayne for stabilizing churches in need as interim pastor. He notes Wayne’s down-to-earth, humble demeanor helps congregations engage and prepare to call a permanent pastor to continue the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Basin Baptist Network
Wayne
Cortimilla
Guest Column Reflects on Football Safety and Faith
Jared Wellman, senior pastor at Mission Dorado Baptist Church, recalls witnessing a severe on-field injury in fifth grade and explores the brain risks of football. He cites CTE research by Dr. Bennet Omalu, notes NFL culture, and describes his evolving stance on church involvement with Super Bowl gatherings. He mentions Antwaan Randle El’s regret about playing pro football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
Odessa
Linda
Keller
Charles
Christ
Bennet Omalu
New York Times
Tyler Lash
Junior Seau
Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Quincy Carter
NFL
Antwaan Randle el
Wellman
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