Church events fill Midland Odessa calendar in brief
Midland and Odessa churches announced plans this Sunday including a 3 p.m. showing of Flock of Dodos at Midland Unitarian Universalist Church, youth minister Michael Draper at Odessa Bible Church, and a full slate of youth, prayer, and outreach activities across multiple congregations. The Rev Dr Tim Walker leads a Holy Land tour with $300 deposit due by July 12.
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Midland Unitarian Universalist Church
Randy Olson
Neely Ave
Midland
Dos Compadres
Jbs Parkway
Odessa Bible Church
Michael Draper
Odessabible.org
New Life Church
C.A.S.A
Christians Against Substance Abuse
E-3
Bainbridge Drive
Asbury United Methodist Church
University Blvd
Southside Ministers Alliance
St. James Baptist Church
S. Hancock Ave
In Search of Truth Ministries
Sam Peak
Victory Temple Assembly of God
Rod Vicent
Mission Dorado Baptist Church
Jerry Trammel
Faudree Road
Christ Lutheran Sunshine Band
Fellowship Hall
Lincoln Ave
Odessa
E. University Blvd
Immanuel Baptist Church
E. University Bivd
Precept Ministries International
Precept.org
Tim Walker
First United Methodist Church of Midland
Holy Land
Dallas
Timwalker
Famcmidland.org
Three churches unite for fifth San Treasure Island event
About 50 children from St. John's Episcopal Church St. Barnabas Church and San Miguel joined for the fifth annual San Treasure Island Vacation Bible program featuring crafts games and stories for youngsters from all three congregations.
Desegregation at St. Church among Odessa’s early steps
Odessa reports that St. Church was among the first churches in the city to desegregate while San Miguel serves as the Spanish speaking congregation.
VBS brings Episcopal congregations together
Three Odessa Episcopal churches unite for a five year old Vacation Bible School aimed at diversity and unity. Rev. Mossbarger Rev. Deaderick and Rev. Martinez led about 50 children at St John’s during the last week of June with translation help for English learners. Childrens’ families shared stories of desegregation and cross church friendships, while island themed activities and crafts kept the group engaged.
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Gardendale
Odessa
Elaine Figert
Amy Spears
Jesus
St. John’s Episcopal Church
David Mossbarger
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Laura Deaderick
Bernardo Martinez
San Miguel Episcopal Church
St. John’s
San Treasure Island
VBS
Mossbarger
Deaderick
Martinez
Cheri Stull
Joey
Stull
Tope Omoniyi
Nigeria
St. Barnabas
Tayo
Praise Festival brings 12 hours of worship near Odessa
Yolanda Fish organizes the Selah Praise Festival inviting 30 area churches for 12 hours of music, dance, and worship. Fish says Christians should worship as exercise for the spirit and that music unites different denominations. Jeanette Bartley plans Life Unlimited Church praise team participation.
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Odessa
Yolanda Fish
Fish
New Life Chapel
Jeanette Bartley
Life Unlimited Church
Rudy Candia
Life Unlimited
Selah Praise Festival at The Promised Land Center
The Selah Praise Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at The Promised Land Christian Retreat Conference Center near Odessa. Admission is free with food and merchandise vendors on site. Information line 337-2032.
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