First Christian Church will be hosting their “Hanging of the Greens” worship service on November 28th. It is a tradition which includes the decoration of the benches and the tree. The service begins at 10:45 am and the public is invited to attend. Masks are strongly encouraged.
The 9e and Columbia Church of Christ is already preparing for its annual Christmas dinner. The event is scheduled for December 25. Those interested can pick up their food platters at 808 N. Columbia from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Plates will include turkey, ham, green beans, mash and sweet. potatoes, rolls, (hopefully) sauce, dessert and a drink. It will be a free meal. No collection.
The 9e and Columbia Church of Christ is preparing for its distribution of sanitary bags. Church members prepare hygiene bags that include gloves, socks, throws, and other items.
Organizers are currently raising donations for the Shoebox Christmas program created to deliver gifts to local people at nursing and assisted living facilities in Plainview, Hale Center and Lockney. Items accepted for donation include tissues, socks, aftershave and perfume, lotions and other items covering basic needs. At present, they encourage monetary donations. Those interested can donate by visiting High Plains Concrete at 3200 Canyon Street. They can also be mailed to: Attn: Beverly Wall, Shoebox Christmas, 720 FM 400, Plainview, Texas, 79072. Call (806) 292-7640 for more information.
South Plains Community Action provides mortgage assistance to income-eligible households affected by COVID-19. The program will help eligible households pay up to six consecutive months of full and / or partial mortgage payments, including mortgage arrears, according to a leaflet from the SPCAA. At least one of these months of mortgage coverage can be used to cover a future monthly payment. Eligible households must be in Hale, Bailey, Lamb, Floyd, Hockley, Cochran, Dickens, Crosby, Garza, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum. South Plains Community Action is based in Levelland. Those interested in additional information can call (806) 598-1356.
Those interested in donating to the Plainview Area Endowment can do so online or by mail. Donations can be made at plainviewareaendowment.org. Checks can be mailed to The Plainview Area Endowment at 6102 82sd Street, # 8B Lubbock, TX 79424 and put Giving Tuesday in the memo line.
Seth Ward Baptist Church, 601 E. 24e St., offers a men’s prayer breakfast every second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will host the 2021 KLOVE Christmas concert on December 16 at 7 p.m. Musical artists include CASTING CROWNS, Mac Powell, CAIN, Dante Bowe and Jordan Str. Cyr. Altrua Health-Share and Food for the Hungry will also be there. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Those interested can visit buddyhollyhall.com or call 800-514-3849 for ticket information.
A Celebrate Recovery course is hosted by Johnny Beavers at Seth Ward Baptist Church, 601 E. 24e St., every Friday at 6.30 p.m.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Open Heart of Jesus thrift store is reopening after an extended closure due to local COVID-19 activity. It is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located on the campus of the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart near 28th Street. Customers can pick up free clothes. There is a limit of 10 articles per visit and one visit per month. Masks are mandatory for visitors. COVID-19 regulations apply.
The Jerusalem Community Baptist Church in Center Hale will now broadcast its Sunday service at 11 a.m. on 106.9 FM KKYN and 94.7 FM KGRW. Those interested can log in to hear The Word.
The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart offers masses in the parking lot every week. Masses are Saturday at 6.30 p.m. indoors and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the parking lot, weather permitting. The services will be broadcast on 100.7 FM. The service at 8 am will be in Spanish. The services are also streamed live on Facebook.
Our Lady of Guadalupe still hosts weekend masses online. The current daily Mass is at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend masses are back to the regular schedule this weekend. Saturday confessions start at 5:00 p.m. Mass at 6:00 p.m. (Spanish). Sunday masses are at 9 a.m. (Spanish), 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) and 12:15 p.m. (English).
Lubbock Catholic Charities and the Youth and Family program offer youth skills-building advice through the STAR program. STAR (Services to At Risk Youth) offers short-term services to young people aged 0 to 17 and their families who are facing conflicts at home, problems with school attendance, delinquency or a young person. who runs away from home. STAR services are not intended for families for whom a CPS investigation is open or for young people who have been found to be delinquent by a juvenile court. All services are free of charge. Call (806) 296-7044 and request more information from a Youth Case Manager.
Covenant Health Plainview hosts the Cancer Survivors Prayer Support Group “We Struggle to Live” from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in Room B. Sessions will consist of a monthly topic and presenter, and a structured segment, leaving time for group sharing. The support group is open to people diagnosed with cancer and anyone affected by their diagnosis. The group is led by Andrea Ingram, a cancer survivor, as well as Sherry Wall, from the hospital’s mission services. There is no charge for the group. For more information, contact Andrea Ingram at (806) 293-7614 or Sherry Wall at (806) 291-3364.
The Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 1504 Houston in Plainview, invites the public to pray at the church from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday. You don’t have to be a member of the church to attend and pray. For those who are homebound or sick, the church ministry will come and pray for you in your home. Call Pastor Alvin Ruiz at 806-729-4057 for more information.
Our Lady of Guadalupe offers a soup kitchen in the cafeteria once a month. A soup kitchen coordinator said it was run by the church’s CCD program. He helps the children involved get community service credits. Delivery is available. Soup kitchens are generally offered on the third Saturday of the month. Meals are served from noon to 2:00 pm at 211 W. Seventh Street.
The 9th and Columbia Church of Christ will now offer community dinners once a month. Dinners will be every second Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 808 N. Columbia St. For more information, call (806) 293-2616.
The Plainview Dance Club holds dances at First Christian Church in Plainview once a week. The dances are held Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Third Church on the East Service Road of Interstate 27. Snacks and performances are available for those who wish to join in the dancing and fellowship. It is forbidden to smoke and / or drink. The event is open to everyone. The registration fee is $ 5 for members, $ 7 for non-members, or $ 10 for a one-year membership.
Worship at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Plainview takes place every Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
First Friday of vocations – 6 pm-7pm (Mass & adoration), Saint Isidore, 17813 N I-27, Abernathy
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church invites you to pray with them every Sunday morning. Even if you’re out of town or in bad weather, you can still worship with us LIVE every Sunday at 9am. Through our partnership with Network1Churches, we are able to deliver our entire worship service online for FREE! If you can’t reach us at 901 Oakland Street this Sunday, be sure to visit www.network1churches.com and find our church listed under the “Today Services” tab.
The CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER is closed. HOWEVER, the Joan Patton Finance Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and all operations (DCA, payments, invoicing, etc.). We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Call 792-3943 to contact staff members.
First United Methodist Church has a new service schedule. A traditional service is set for 9 a.m. and a contemporary service in the church activity center is set for 11 a.m. on Sunday. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are. The church is located at 1001 W. 7th St. Call (806) 293-3658 for more information.
ONLINE MASS – Christ-Roi Cathedral offers a live broadcast: Go to www.ctkcathedral.org, and click on “Mass online”. Contact Margo at 792-6168.
REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLIGENCE: Our clergy (bishop, priests and deacons), seminarians, men and women of consecrated life, lay staff and volunteers are trained to recognize and report any disclosure or suspicion of physical abuse , sexual abuse, sexual assault, or neglect of the competent authorities. It is the policy of the Diocese of Lubbock to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to law enforcement. (https://catholiclubbock.org/ProperReportingProcedure.pdf) Once the local law enforcement or vulnerable child / adult helpline has been called, information regarding an allegation of child sexual abuse should also be reported to the victim assistance coordinator. Oscar Reyes, at (806) 543-9178 or to diocesan leaders.
The Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock provides support for food and mental and emotional health. Those who need help or want to learn more can visit cclubbock.org/assistance or cclubbock.org/youth-and-families for more information.
From the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock: These apps are certainly not a substitute for the sacraments or meetings in your parish community. But they do offer great ways to pray during this time and beyond. https://epicpew.com/7-essential-apps-to-keep-the-faith-during-lockdown/
The Bayard Faith Resources offer helps working with children and adolescents.
https://bayardfaithresources.com/collections/downloadables/products/how-to-talk-to-children-and-teens-about-covid-19-individual-version
If there is any activity going on in your church that you would like the community to know about, send them to [email protected] or [email protected] to be posted to their memoir list. church. The briefs take place every Friday. Call (806) 296-1353 if you have any questions.
