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4- The Elk City News September 13, 2023 we Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives FOUNDATION 18920 E 1170 Ra Sayre, OK y 580-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com Great Plains Bank Et City SEEFIDLICOS grbarkot.cotre IN ?? WE TRUST: Part 1 instructed in Proverbs 3:5: lap a good measure, pressed “do not lean on your own down, shaken together, and bulldozer can move massive amounts of earth. Roots and rocks understanding.” That may running over. By your stan- are scooped aside to clear and level a piece of land, to prepare sound frightening at first, dard of measure, it will be it for a foundation that will support a structure built to stand far but if we honestly consider into the future. We can develop a strong spiritual foundation for our track record, it’s a relief measured back to you.” (2 our future if we rely on the power of God to help us clear out the to know we have more than Corinthians :6-8) “Remem- obstructing roots and rocks of our past so we can have a level start. our limited understanding to ber, he who sows sparingly Worship each week and discover His power to help you begin a guide us through life and as will reap sparingly, and he new life built on the foundation of love and hope for the future. we step into eternity. who sows generously will “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm.” 2 Timothy 2:19 Self-teliance is driven by reap generously.” Daily Bible Readings pride. Proverb 16:25: “There is a way that seems right to We show that we trust God's Matthew — Matthew Matthew Matthew ‘Matthew Matthew Matthew Dixie Yoder man, but its end is the way provision for us when we 131-17 1318-35 13:36-58 15:1-20 20:1-16 221-14 2215-33 of death.” Genesis 3-4 tells share what He has given; ‘Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Many of us have certain how, at human history’s be- choosing to submit to His ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Scripture verses to use as a ginning, the first man and life instructions because we source of encouragement. woman chose to lean on their Area Chu ctory Proverbs 3:5-6 is a favorite own understanding, bringing believe He is all-powerful, of mine. “Trust in the Lord sin, sickness and death into -knowing and infinitely First Baptist Church Canute with all your heart; lean not the world. When we trust in tender in His unchangeable Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisq on your own understanding; God, we lean into Him rather love for us. We acknowledge Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown in all your ways acknowledge than into human weakness. Seventh-Day Adventist His ownership and our stew- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City Him, and He shall direct your ardship. He is the Giver of Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 path: Our spouse and our children 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via also do not have all the an- good gifts and He delights in Assembly of God It sounds right, but what does sharing with us. (James 1:17- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic swers to life’s questions, and 580-928-4296 United Methodist it really mean? We slip so because they are finite, they 18) Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk easily and quickly into trust- cannot meet all our needs. 580-928-2385 City ing self, spouse, children, First Assembly of God 580-225-0262 When we attempt to seat them Biblical Guidance Counsel- 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. economy and our IRA be- in that place only God can ing through Infinite Grace 580-225-1167 cause they are all more vis- fill, we pressure them to a Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic ible and audible than God complish something impossi- Ministries teaches how to 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick seems to be. ble for them to do. They feel grow deep in our trust of Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 like failures; we become dis- God in uncertain times, as we Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist “Trust in the LORD with appointed and disillusioned, learn of God’s amazing love Nat Hicks 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 ALL your heart.” This phrase and relationships shatter, and tender compassion. Your Antioch Christian Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 expresses the foundation 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City tax-deductible gift makes 580-243-0066 Nazarene of relationship with God. The attempt to control cir- YOUa partner, providing life Jeff McDowell We cannot receive salva- cumstances and people indi- Great Plains Baptist Assn. First Church of The Nazarene tion without a trusting faith cates a lack of trust in God, changing training for those 1902 Watts St., Sayre 580-928-2585 Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City in Him (Romans 5:1; Mark and produces fear, anger and in crisis; inderwriting minis- 18, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 580-526-3284 Rev. Andrew Dages 6:16). Genuine faith supports dishonesty. (James 3:13-16) try cost for those in financial Bible Baptist Church a continually growing trust crisis. For your convenience, 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church Pentecostal in God’s ability and willing-Proverbs 3:6: “in all your 580-225-5344 monthly auto-debit is avail- (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple ness to always keep His Word ways acknowledge God.” Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City (Titus 1:2). Placing ultimate‘As we acknowledge God's able, Call 580-774-2884 for 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 more information or send do- Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors trust in oneself, other people sovereignty in each life de- 580-225-0212 First Christian or the ever-changing philoso-tail, economical changes nations to Infinite Grace Min- 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La phies of the world, is always istries, PO Box 466, Weather- Eastside Baptist lose the power to control us, 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Pena 600 W. Main, Elk City destructive. In trusting God,even when we feel frightened ford, OK 73096. 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Pastor, Jose Reyes we can confidently expect emotionally. Our world says Chase Brower, Min. Church ofChrist 580-799-2964 daily blessings, and the an- to cling to what we have so Send questions and com- 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City ticipated promise of eternitywe'll have what we need. Fairview Baptist 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Presbyterian with Him, Jesus directly contradicted ments to: 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min, First Presbyterian that viewpoint in Luke 6:38: Dr. Dixie Yoder Church of Christ Solomon, after receiving the “Give, and it will be given to drdixie@ drdixie.org First Baptist Erick 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 580-225-3130 great gift of God’s wisdom, you. They will pour into your www.drdixie.org 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 580-225-7951 Non-Denominational First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick Meets at Pioneer & Bell The Way Church 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ Elk City Community 616 N. Locust Avenue 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City First Baptist 580-225-4395 580-225-1184 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ Gateway First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-3052 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God 580-225-1184 580-225-7901 Curtis Newton, Min. Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Church of God | l Pamela J. Muncreif CPA 501 W. Ist, Elk City ‘The Link Main Street Baptist 580-225-0227 200 S. Main, Elk City Office: 880.225.8877 1101 N. Main St, Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. Fax: 580.225.1183 580-225-2938 Jehovah’s Witnesses Trinity Fellowship | *_____s-___"[email protected]} Mt. Carmal Baptist Sayre 1121 South Main, Elk City Company PLLC oan, main eiecty Jehovah's Witnesses 580-928-2345 P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Phone: + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 Christ Ministiries 804 W. 6th St, Elke City [Bank Of Western Oklahoma] ne ‘One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 580-243-9708 Elk City « Vici « Cordell + Weatherford. Woodward Geary « 200 East Broadway, Elk City Witness 1 E, Browtway + Gtk hy, OK 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Phone: 580-22: Kevin Brosius (pastor) here People Come First” Prairie View Baptist Hours of Operation: Christ Lutheran 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 580-225-2844 Deive-T 20am 12:00pm (Saturday) 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 Opportunity Employer