National Night Out 2023-First Presbyterian Church/Iglesia De Amor Church

Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2023-Several churches, neighborhoods, apartment complexes and organizations celebrated the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, September 3rd despite the early afternoon stormy weather. 

The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue visited with residents at The First Presbyterian Church located at 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Residents who live around or near the Church enjoyed Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks. Kids got to see the first responder vehicles up-close. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia de Amor Church on 1609 W. 10th, hosted National Night at the storefront church location. Hispanic residents who live near the church came out to see the Crime Scene Mobile Lab, OPD Units and the Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Trucks and Ambulance. 

(Lizbeth Bonilla-Garcia, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia De Amor Church pastors believe in the importance of having a good relationship with local law enforcement and first responders to bring the community together. 

(Guadalupe Garcia Arriaga, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Several National Night Out block parties were held throughout the City of Odessa featuring a wide selection of Eats and Treats. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.