Regional Religious Events Highlight Summer Programs
Frances Deck of Grandfalls will discuss Wicca at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Odessa Unitarian Universalist Church. The 90th Annual West Texas Baptist District Congress of Christian Education meets Sunday through Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church Odessa with “Visions: Challenges of the Nineties” theme. Clay Holcomb opens Youth-Led Summer Revival at Second Baptist Church Sunday. The revival runs through Wednesday with children’s Bible Clubs, a sports camp, daily lunches, and evangelism training. Holcomb preaches nightly at 7 p.m. The event features student leaders Mark Jacobs of Hardin-Simmons University and Teresa Crook of Howard Payne University.
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Frances Deck
Grandfalls
Odessa
West Texas Baptist District Congress of Christian Education
L.H. DeGrate
McCamey
South Union Baptist Church
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Wabash Ave
Clay Holcomb
Stephen F. Austin University
Second Baptist Church
E. 17Th St
Sherwood Park
Holcomb
Mark Jacobs
Hardin Simmons University
Teresa Crook
Howard Payne University
Local Couple Patrick and Tina Norris to Minister in Odessa
Patrick Norris and Tina Norris, graduates of Rhema Bible Training Center, will minister at 6 p.m. Sunday at Odessa Christian Faith Center, 8860 Andrews, with nursery and children’s services available. The couple has pastored for two years and plans international travel to Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Poland, and the United States.
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Patrick
Tina Norris
Odessa Christian Faith Center
Andrews
Patrick Norris
Rhema Bible Training Center
Tulsa
Oklo
Germany
Guatemala
India
Italy
Poland
United States
Rose of Sharon Church Honors 1993 Graduates in Service
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church at 1615 Murphy Street will conduct a special morning worship service honoring the 1993 graduates of Odessa College Permian High School and Odessa High School.
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Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church
Murphy St
Odessa College
Permian High School
Odessa High School
Life Unlimited hosts 14-week Codependency Recovery Group
Life Unlimited Christian Center at 4224 Loop 338 begins a 14 week Codependency Recovery Group at 7 p m on June 15. Mike Taylor will lead the sessions using the 12 steps in a Christian context. For more information call 362-1911 or 550-0005.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Unlimited Christian Center
Mike Taylor
Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church 35th Anniversary Celebration
Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church at 1211 E 57th St hosts a 35th anniversary with a summer revival at 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday led by Rev. Weldon Thomas of Lubbock, followed by refreshments Thursday in Hiram Smith Fellowship Hall. A 6 p.m. June 12 fellowship is planned and June 13 Homecoming Sunday includes a covered-dish dinner after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. services. Prodigal Ministries Community Church at 1500 E Murphy St holds a rummage sale from 10 a.m. today until sold out. MIDLAND Memorial Christian Church at 1001 Andrews Hwy will install James Rudd as senior minister at the 10:50 a.m. service Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church
E. 57Th St
Weldon Thomas
Lubbock
Hiram Smith
Midland — Memorial Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Andrews Hwy
James Rudd
Highland Heights Christian Church
Wichita Falls
Promised Land Christian Retreat Opens After Group Efforts
Rita Glasscock leads Promised Land, born from a 1978 Bible study to aid cancer patients. Donated house and four acres near Odessa became a retreat with dormitories, a 400-seat open-air tabernacle, and chapel. An open house 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday invites churches and groups to reserve spaces and plan events.
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Rita Glasscock
Arizona
Odessa
Promised Land Christian Retreat
Glasscock
Promised Land
Permian Basin
Hospice of the Southwest
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School opportunities next week listed
Several Odessa churches announce Vacation Bible School programs. Imperial Baptist Church hosts June 8–11 for ages infant to 18, with crafts and awards. Second Baptist and Sherwood Park offer June activities for ages through teens, with contact numbers provided. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Avenue, and other churches run sessions June 7–18, ages and fees vary. call listed numbers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Church of God
Imperial Baptist Church
Call
Ministries of Faith World Outreach Center
S. Grandview Ave
Second Baptist Church
S. 17Th St
Children’s Bible Club
Sherwood Park
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Candy Lane
Ee Fee
T! Baptist Church
10Th Street
Texas Avenue
Call Dee Long
In Concert Series Schedules Across Permian Basin
Multiple gospel and church concerts announced this month across Midland and Odessa. Vern Jackson headlines at various venues with love offerings. Cedar Park and Second Baptist host solo and ensemble performances, including free and donation-based shows for families, youth, and adults through summer.
Mormon youth complete four year Seminary study course
Twenty six teenagers from the Permian Basin were honored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for completing a four year Seminary program. The May 22 ceremony featured remarks by Sarah Martin and Brent Jones with diplomas presented by Lloyd Hales. Among the graduates are Ralae Horn, Malissa McKay, Christy Cox, Julie Bushman, and many others from Midland Odessa Fort Stockton Monahans Jal New Mexico. Thomas Dickenson received a three year certificate of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jerry Zant
Sarah Martin
Aston Hales
Kelli Hales
Brent Jones
Midland
Steven Vore
Odessa
Stake
Lloyd Hales
Idland
Ralae Horn
Malissa McKay
Big Spring
Christy Cox
Fort Stockton
Julie Bushman
Debbie Rowland
Julie Grandy
Kellie Hales
Chad Bigtrap
Shane Snow
Nathaniel Tague
Christopher Bauer
Michael Bauer
Cory Hassman
Scott House
Cossette Lewis
Julie Lindsay
Isaac Lord
Macbeth Riley
Monahans
Kara Walter
Jal
N.M
Shawn Bonifay
Rebecca Fletcher
Daniel McKown
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Unitarian-Universalist
Christian Education
Christian Faith Center
Norrises
Rose of
Sharon
Prodigal Ministries Community Church
E. Murphy St
Jake Schoelikopt
Sherwood Christian Bostoms
Ector Ave
VBS
Odessa American
P.O
Vern Jackson
Thouse
Loop
Jackson
Crescent Park
Ae Owens
Hanany Penne
Second Sant
V. Jackson
TBN Records
Ave
Lesie Renken
Aimee Harrington
Christy Stephens
Immanuel Baptist Church
Immanuel
World Changers
Southern Baptist Brotherhood Commission
Houston
Mormon
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