Century of Ministry Guides First Christian's Mission
The congregation reflects on a hundred years of faithfulness through outreach and housing for seniors, while planning for a diverse, hopeful future. It celebrates growth in children, youth, and adult ministries, strong mission support, and continued commitment to God's reign in the 21st century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Church
First Christian
Christ
First Christian Church of Ector County origins and growth
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began on June 6, 1906 in Ector County Court House Square with A. W. Wight funding a Lee Street lot and a tent. A six week revival in 1907 led to a wooden structure, funds raised by women for a permanent building, and a wedding for Laura Wight to J. E. Evans. A brick church on Sixth and Lee was dedicated June 1, 1941, featuring an education wing and bell tower. the sanctuary, an Austin-stone building with beamed ceilings and stained glass, was dedicated June 26, 1966, with the congregation moving from the old to the new sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County Court House
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church
A. W. Wight
Lee Street
Sixth and Lee
Tabernacle
Odessa
J. £. Garrett
West
Texas
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the Tabernacle
David C. Mindel
Laura “Dotsy” Wight
el Paso
J. E. Evans
Mary Waddell
Ida Mae Adams
Lily Brown
McKnight
Rev
Baxter Golightly
J. T. McKissick
C. A. Johnson
R. R. Yelderman
Rev. L. R. Fugit
Wilbur J. Mindel
James L. Christensen
James Allen Nichols
Mr. N. G. Buchanan
W. T. (Nell) Malone
Mrs
Mamie Wilson
J. E. Garrett
Mattie Oldham
Habitat For Humanity
Disciples Village
Bethany Christian Church
N. Everglade
Wilbur Mindel
Odessa College
Murray Fly
Mrs. W. Frank Bates
Florence Elizabeth
Elisha M. Graham
Whittenburg Clark
Dick Henderson
Daisy Wilson
Kelly
Harry Parker
Miss Daisy Wight
Mittie Bates Brown
Cleo Fielder
Henry Harkey
Elizabeth (Beth
Hendrick
John Oleither
W. H. Rhodes
William Whittenburg
Irma Wilson
John Williams
Hist
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Chiteh
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!