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August 9, 2023 The Elk City News - 7 eh ‘Touchitone Energy" ‘Cooperatives MAKE YOUR MOVE 18920 £1170 Ra Great Plains Bank Ete. City SEEFIDZICS grbantokcore The Brain Is Not The Mind organic; a physical, bodily ability to comfort, heal and Photo Credit stackphot/vem part subject to malfunction, provide in life’s difficulties ife is a trade-off, sometimes we win, and sometimes we lose. disease or injury. grows consistently. This Bib- Nevertheless, when we keep the faith in God’s will, we find But how does “mental” be- lical approach is not a sim- that from an apparent loss we may gain the knowledge ofa hidden come ill? The mind is the plistic “just pray more” band- spiritual faculty by which asset. In Nehemiah 13:2 we read... “Yet, our God turned the curse aid. It’s a call to believers to one perceives, thinks, re- into a blessing.” Do you feel that you have experienced an unjust members, and imagines. It stop thinking the way the loss? Are you frustrated that you haven’t attained what you long world presses us to thin! is not physical or tangible. stead thinking in agreement for? Attend your house of worship this week and praise Him for After the body and brain dies, the mind continues to with our Heavenly Father. His wisdom...and trust Him for He knows what you truly need. work. Luke 16:19-28 tells of Retraining our thought-hab- Daily Bible Readings the rich man and the beggar, its is hard work, but pays Lazarus. Both died. In tor- great dividends. ‘The battle is Isaiah Philippians Philippians Philippians Philippians ‘1 Thess. 1 Thess. Dixie Yoder ment, the rich man begged life-long, but becomes easier 52:1-12 1:1-30 2:1-30 21 41-23 1:1-10 21-16 Abraham to send Lazarus as new thought-habits gain Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society XX. Daily Devotional at DailyBible,AmericanBible.org With every tragedy, the to warn his five brothers to ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com phrase “mental illness” is strength. avoid this torment. Abra- given greater publicity and ham said, “Son, remember Ask the Lord for wisdom, Area Chui irectory plausibility. then listen carefully. Jesus that in life you received good From Mayo Clinic: “Mental things as Lazarus received deeply desires that we in- First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventis! illness refers to a wide range bad things.” The man clearly creasingly enjoy the freedom Assembly of God 580-471-3688 of mental health conditions remembered his earthly life, His death and resurrection Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist that affect moods, thinking even though his brain was bought for us: including free- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd,, Elk City and behavior: depression, buried with his body. dom from control of anxiety, Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 anxiety disorders, schizo- Today's believers quickly depression, grief and chemi- 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via phrenia, eating disorders accept the world’s physi- Assembly of God cals. 7th and Locust St., Sayre and addictive behaviors.” cal solutions for emotional If you choose to make this 580-928-4296 United Methodist This vague, subjective defini- struggles that grow from a change, don’t stop taking Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of Alll Saints 914 N. Sth St, Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk tion allows almost anything spiritual root. Chemicals 580-928-2385 City that disrupts “normal life” produce a quick effect— medications suddenly. They First Assembly of God 580-225-0262 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rev, Danny Grover to be labeled mental illness. sometimes negative, but al- are powerful chemicals, and Scott Rodgers, Rev. stopping suddenly can have 580-225-1167 ‘This illogically puts deep sad- ways noticeable. But even Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic ness and schizophrenia in though drugs quickly affect dangerous physical effects. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist 320 S, Magnoliea St., Brick the same category. Accept- the physical body, they can- Talk to your doctor about the Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 ing that definition has per- not affect the non-physical changes you desire, and plan Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 580-225-7742 United Methodist mitted unrestricted pharma- mind. with her how to carefully Nat Hicks 802 N. 4th St., Sayre » 580-928-2146 cological intrusion into our Taking pillsis certainly easier wean off the drugs. Seek reg- Antioch Christian 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 culture. than changing deeply rooted ular spiritual support with 580-243-0066 Nazarene In God's description of hu- beliefs and thoughts. ‘The mature believers while you Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell mankind, there are two cate- huge increase in drug use is First Church of The Nazarene 1902 Watts St., Sayre gories: spiritual and physical. driven by the erroneous be- make the transition. 580-928-2585 Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City “Mental” is an invention of lief that medicating the brain Dr. Dixie has completed 1S. Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor | western medicine that at- is the same as renewing the nearly 30,000 hours of one- Bible Baptist Church on-one ministry since 1991. 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal tempts to explain thought mind. This belief has creat- 580-225-5344 First Christian Church patterns, with the attending ed unsurpassed dependence Many hours were offered at (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple emotions, so that a medica- on prescription and street reduced rate or no-charge Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City tion can be prescribed to “fix” 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors drugs in America. As long as to those who couldn't afford the problem. But the mind is we believe drugs are the best the help they needed emo- 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La not a physical organ that can solution, we'll demand more tionally and in relationships. Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena be medicated. It must be and stronger drugs, and they 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City will quickly be supplied. Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-0742 Pastor, Jose Reyes renewed. There is a vast dif- encourages positive, eternal Church of Christ 580-799-2964 ference between a medicated Depression, grief and anxi- Chase Brower, Min. brain and a renewed mind. ety are painful emotions, not change! Your generosity sup- Church of Chri 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Presbyterian The brain can suffer many diseases. The best solution ports our Bible-based pro- Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City such things as Alzheimer’s, for life’s pain is not in a pill gram that rebuilds thought 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 580-225-3130 cancer or trauma injuries that numbs, but in retrain- patterns, choices and lives. ing the mind so that our con- Call 580-774-2884 for more First Baptist Church of Christ that require physical med- Brick Non-Denominational ical treatment because it’s fidence in God’s desire and information. 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 Jason Klechner, Min. 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Northeast Church of Christ $80-225-1184 221 South Jefferson 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oktahoma. First Baptist 580-225-4395, Gateway 580-225-2166 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 580-928-5518 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 ‘Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Pamela J. Muncreif CPA Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City Trinity Fellowship 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre 580-225-2938 580-928-2345 EE \[email protected]) Jehovah’s Witnesses i 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Christ Ministiries Company Etre 41000 N, Main, Ek City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 Western Oklahoma] One [Bank Of Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's EB. Br City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 Witness phone: 7 560-285 3434 + Fans 580-225-5686 : ” Kevin Brosius (pastor) 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Prairie View Baptist FIC Lobby: 9:00;Hours of00pm Dealer Operation: (Monday - Friday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Dive Taw: 9.00% 580-225-2844 DiivesTIana 508 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! Your Hosts: The Phillips Family 2009 South Main Street 580-225-3000 Elk City * 580-243-1200 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunify Employer