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April 12, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 gers. = | Walmart >\<|| DIVINE HEIGHTS ‘ke “Sayre, OK 210 Regional Drive. Er 580-225-3003 Great Plains Bank 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 Phase: stodghotgeinage God Is Love order to judge (to reject, to both the person and his sin tuations and events in our earthly experience do not have to condemn, to pass sentence and call it “righteous indig- determine whether we are feeling up or down. Despite our on) the world, but that the normal human reactions, when we have faith in God’s will for our world might find salvation nation”—which it isn’t! lives our spirits can soar...not bound by earthly measures. Offer and be made safe and sound What if instead, we would up your soul to God’s higher power in worship this week. Your through Him.” John spirit will reach divine heights when you give your heart to your There is a time of judge- do what Jesus said: “Love Heavenly Father, all oflife’s concerns will not get you down. ment coming. Scripture is others the way I have loved clear about that. But that Daily Bible Readings time is not during this time you.” He loved people while Matthew 10or. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. Romans. Romans. of grace. “For God did not never approving their sin. 28:1-20 1531-11 15:12-34 —15:35-58 16:1-21 11-17 3:21-31 send the Son into the world He entered into our hu- ‘Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Dixie Yoder in order to judge (to reject, to ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com condemn, to pass sentence manity, joining the human on) the world, but that the family tree so that He could Area Church Directory One of the first verses I world might find salvation memorized as a child is actu- destroy the black mold of sin Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventis ally only part of a verse. It’s and be made safe and sound 580-471-3688 a simple sentence; often re- through Him... “And He and death from the inside Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist peated and little understood: [that same Jesus Himself] 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City out. Paul tells us God was Pastor: Gary Griffin 580-472-3472 is the the atoning sacrifice Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 God is love. for our sins, and not for ours motivated by love and a de- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via A common misconception 7th and Locust St., Sayre about God is that He HAS only but also for the sin of sire to share that love for all 580-928-4296 the whole world.” 1 John Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints United Methodist love for humanity, But if 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk. “While we were yet in weak- eternity: “He did this that He City He has love, it could be less First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 tomorrow than today. ‘The ness [powerless to help our- might clearly demonstrate 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. foundational attribute of selves}, at the fitting time 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic Christ died for (in behalf through the ages to come Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist God’s nature is love. God 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick of) the ungodly. But God the immeasurable (limitless, Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 IS love—He doesn’t have it, Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 shows and clearly proves His Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City He is it. This means His love surpassing) riches ofHis free 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist cannot fluctuate or discrimi- [own] love for us by the fact Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 nate. that while we were still sin- grace (His unmerited favor) 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 I think we are afraid if we ners, Christ (the Messiah, in [His] kindness and good- 580-243-0066 Nazarene the Anointed One) died for Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell emphasize God's love “too First Church of The Nazarene much" , we'll give people a us.”Romans ness of heart toward us in 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-928-2585 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 “license” to sin. So we em- “Have I any pleasure in the Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor phasize judgment, in direct death of the wicked? says the Bible Baptist Church Infinite Grace Ministries is 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal contradiction to God’s Word! Lord, and not rather that he First Christian Church 580-225-5344 (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple “For God so greatly loved should turn from his evil way a teaching/counseling min- 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors and dearly prized the world and return [to his God] and istry that offers guidance 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 that He [even] gave up His live?” Ezekiel 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La only begotten (unique) Son, It’s impossible to wrap our in relationships, based on 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City so that whoever believes in finite, conditional minds the Truth of God’s love for 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes (trusts in, clings to, relies on) around God’s infinite, un- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 conditional love. ‘The best humanity made visible in Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but we can do is either accept the Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Christ Jesus. Call 580-774- 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian have eternal (everlasting) person and his sin and call it 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 580-225-0203 life. For God did not send unconditional love—which 2884 for your one-on-one Church of Christ 580-225-3130 the Son into the world in it isn't—or angrily reject appointment today! First Baptist Brick Non-Denominational 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 580-225-7951 ‘The Way Church First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Elk City Community Jason Klechner, Min. 120 $. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jefferson First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma: 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Gateway ‘§80-225-2166 580-928-5518 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God ‘The Link 580-225-7901 Church of God 200 S. Main, Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Blk City 580-225-0227 Trinity Fellowship 580-225-2938 Joe Thompson, Min, Sayre 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Ell City Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 200 East Broadway, Elk City Witness 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Kevin Brosius (pastor) Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran 1-40 S. 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