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May 24, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 gees “ ~~ | Walmart >;<|| i] REMEMBRANCE gaye, OK 210 Regional Drive. LOTTE Il Mn Day is a time Er 580-225-3003 for remembering those brave men and women who died for our country so that we might continue to Great Plains Bank live in peace and freedom. They are honored with public displays of our private AUTO PARTS 716 W 3rd St, Elk City grief with ceremonies and flags on their gravesites; 580-225-3442 they can also be honored by upholding the principles Mothers that they gave their last full measure to defend. We can make an effort to live every day by the principles on ing in Godliness for many which our great nation was Mothering a child according years. founded. This Memorial to God’s instructions influ- Day, pay tribute to the brave ences not only the child, but citizens who have died thousands throughout gen- Mary, mother of Jesus, erations. When the influence raised Jesus carefully to re- for America, and thank is careful, thoughtful and spect and honor the God of God for their courage and Godly, families and culture Israel. By 12 years of age, He contribution. is changed for the better. When the influence is care- knew why He came, and what to Gea aight less, selfish and negligent, He was to accomplish for and Daily Bible Readings families and culture are dam- as the human race. “And He aged beyond repair. Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians went down with Mary and 21-22 3:1-21 41-16 417-32 5:1-20 5:21-33 6:1-24 Abraham Lincoln was cared Joseph to Nazareth and was ‘Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Dixie Yoder for by his birth mom until obedient to them. His moth- ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com her death when he was nine. er closely guarded all these May is the month we cele- His father, Tom, married things in her heart. And Je- brate a very select and spe- Sarah soon after, and she Area Church Directory sus increased in wisdom and cific group of women. To be a carefully nurtured young understanding. He grew in part of this elite community, Abe spiritually. She cultivat- Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventis ‘one must be born with a very ed his love of learning and stature and years, and in 580-471-3688 specialized ability: ovaries his compassion for people favor with God and man.” Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist and a womb that are capable in the context of Christian Luke 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City of conceiving and carrying a faith. Both of these women Pastor: Gary Griffin 580-472-3472 Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 new human life to birth. The had a powerful influence on Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via term “mother” applies equal- the kind of man he became, ‘These mothers radically im- pacted humanity—some for 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic ly toa biological woman who and how he carried out his 580-928-4296 United Methodist cannot conceive, but enters responsibilities as President. good and some for evil. Each Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk. motherhood through foster- mother has that opportu- 580-928-2385 City ing or adoption. Adolf Hitler was born to nity. ‘The key is raising each First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 parents who were cousins. 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. Being a mother is often won- child in “the nurture and His father was abusive; his 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic derfully rewarding and often mother doted on him and admonition of the Lord.” Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist difficult and painful. In Gen- coddled him, indulging his (Ephesians 6:4). Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick esis, after the first man and every whim. He grew spoiled Little girls need instruction Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City woman disobeyed God, He and entitled, and with no 580-225-7742 Christian told the woman, “You will spiritual direction to guide on how to become the moth- Nat Hicks United Methodist him, became increasingly ers God designed them to be. Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 bear children with painful ef- Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 fort.” God was referring not headstrong and cruel when Paul said: 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City only the pain of childbirth, his mother died from breast 580-243-0066 Nazarene “Bid the older women sim- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell but the pain of mothering cancer. But the damage had ilarly to be reverent as be- First Church of The Nazarene in a world that opposes and been done by years of self- 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City demeans life and godliness at ishness and overindulgence, comes those engaged in sa- 580-928-2585 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 every turn. and Hitler began to seek cred service, not slanderers 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor more control and greater or slaves to drink. They are Bible Baptist Church 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal The third stanza from the power. First Christian Church poem, “The Hand That Rocks to give good counsel and be 580-225-5344 (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple Jezebel, queen of Israel, was teachers of what is right and Central Missionary Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City the Cradle” says: 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors “Women, how divine your an evil, wicked woman. Her noble, so that they will wise- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 mission, here upon our natal daughter, Athalia, who was ly train the young women to 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La sod; carefully schooled by Jezebel be sane and sober of mind Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena Keep, O keep the young heart in her mother’s wicked ways, 421N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City open always to the breath of defended her seat on the and to love their husbands 580-225-0742 Pastor, Jose Reyes Church of Christ God! throne by mercilessly slaugh- and their children,” Titus Chase Brower, Min. 580-799-2964 All true trophies of the ages tering all her grandsons but Church of Christ Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City are from the mother love im- one. Joash was hidden in Call 580-774-2884 to learn 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian pearled; the palace by a nurse for sev- how Infinite Grace Minis- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City For the hand that rocks the en years, until Athalia was 580-225-0203 cradle is the hand that rules killed. Seven-year-old Joash tries can help build strong, Church of Christ 580-225-3130 the world.” ascended the throne, reign- Godly relationships. 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, Brick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Elk City Community ng|Hom 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. 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