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4- The Elk City News October 4, 2023 SHADOWS i we Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 18920 E 1170 Ra Sayre, OK y 580-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com SSS Great Plains Bank Eth Citys SEEFIDLICOS grbarkot.cotre The Rigors Of Excellence Photo eit: stokphoto/antsmarching seconds after his about-face in the presence of God, who to begin his return walk. H™ you ever woken up in the night and, out of the corner of gives life to all things...that your eye, seen something move? In the dark you are afraid, Guards change every thirty minutes, 24/7; year-round. you keep the commandment but when you switch on the light there’s nothing there, it was just without stain or reproach un- a shadow. We are often afraid of the dark and unknown; what if Tn 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle til the appearing of our Lord we could always have a lamp? Psalm 119:105 tells us, “Your word approached Washington, Jesus Christ. ¢ the Lamb’s is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” With regular Bible DC, the US Senate/House took two days off to avoid marriage has come; His bride reading, prayer, and weekly worship, those things that frighten us the storm, National news re- has made herself ready. She will diminish as our faith and knowledge of God’s power and love ported that soldiers assigned has clothed herself in fine lin- increases. God can light the shadows in our lives. to guarding the Tomb were given permission to suspend en, bright and clean... the fine Daily Bible Readings their assignment. They re- linen is the righteous acts of Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Dixie Yoder spectfully declined. ‘They the saints. 14 7 26 36 37 43 53 marched in the pelting rain of ‘Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org I read an interesting article a dangerous storm, because The stain and stench from ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com this week about the rigorous they understood that guard- the world systems that sur- demands made upon the sol- ing the Tomb is not just an round us can only be con- Area Chu rectory diers who guard the Tomb of assignment, it is the highest tinually cleansed from us as the Unknown Soldiers. honor earned and conferred First Baptist Church Canute Applicants for guard duty at upon a service person. we choose to treat our holy Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisq the Tomb must be between 5° relationship with God as the Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown 10° and 6° 2° tall; waist size Seventh-Day Adventist In comparison, we have been greatest honor we can ever re- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City cannot exceed 30 inches. given the greatest honor any- Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 They commit to two years; one can ever experience for ceive, and align our decisions Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: living in barracks under the all eternity—living in a dai- accordingly. Sloppy, careless 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study Tomb. ly, intimate relationship with living dishonors God. 2:50 pm Church Service 580-928-4296 ‘They cannot drink any alco- the Creator and Lord of all Biblical Guidance ministry Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre hol on or off duty, or swear that exists. How many—or 580-928-2385 in public for the rest of their few—are willing to follow through Infinite Grace Minis- First Assembly of God 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist lives; they vow to never the detailed instruction given tries teaches how to live with 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk disgrace the uniform or the in God’s Word; to sacrifice determination and wisdom 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic City ‘Tomb in any way. Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 personal comfort and con- in a broken world, by learn- Scott Rodgers, Rev. After two years, the guard re- venience to reach that level Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover ceives a wreath lapel pin, sig- of excellence in relationship ing of God’s amazing love Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick nifying they served as guard with Him? and tender compassion. Your Nat Hicks. 580-526-3949 of the Tomb; presently worn Ephesians 5:15-16: Pay tax-deductible gift makes Antioch Christian by only 400. They must obey careful attention to how you 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist these rules for life, or return walk—not as the unwise, but YOUa partner, providing life Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 the wreath pin. wisely—not wasting time, changing training for those 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 There can be no wrinkles, for the days are evil. Don’t in crisis; underwriting minis- 580-928-2585 Christian Church Nazarene folds or lint on the uniform. get drunk with wine—that’s try cost for those in financial 18, Walnut, Brick 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene Every guard spends five dissipation! Instead, be filled Bible Baptist Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City hours daily getting his uni- with the Spirit. crisis. For your convenience, 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 forms ready for guard duty. 580-225-5344 Rev. Andrew Dages 1 Corinthians 9:25-27: monthly auto-debit is avail- (Diciples of Christ) The first six months of duty, Olympic athletes compete to able, Call 580-774-2884 for Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City guards cannot talk to anyone receive a perishable wreath, 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal nor watch TV. All off duty but we an imperishable, more information. 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple time is spent memorizing ‘Therefore, 1 (Paul) run care- Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City where the 175 people laid fully, not without aim. I do Send questions and com- Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 to rest in Arlington National not box aimlessly, just beat- ments to: 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Cemetery are interred. ing the air; rather, I discipline Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Pena On duty, the guard walks my body, making it my slave, Dr. Dixie Yoder Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City exactly 21 steps forward, al- so that after I've preached to PO Box 466 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes luding to the 21-gun salute others, I will not be disqual- Weatherford, OK 73096 Gantt Carter, Min, 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 which is the highest honor ified. Church of Christ Presbyterian given any military or foreign 1 Timothy 6:13-14; Reve- [email protected] First Baptist Erick dignitary. He hesitates 21 lation 19:7-8: I charge you www.drdixie.org 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 First Presbyterian 580-225-7951 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 580-225-3130 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Non-Denominational Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ The Way Church First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Elk City Community 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 120 §, Randall Ave., Elk City 580-225-3052 580-225-1184 First Hispanic Baptist 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God ad 580-225-7901 Gateway Church of God 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. Ist, Elk City 580-225-1184 1101 N. Main St, Elk City 580-225-0227 Curtis Newton, Min. Joe Thompson, Min. 580-225-2938 The Link Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City Company PLLC 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses “eh Pe ore 1000 N, Main, Elk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: + Fax: 580-243-0472 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship 580-928-9330 Sayre 580-928-2345 [Bank Of Western Oklahoma] ne ‘One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Weatherford. Woodward 200 East Broadway, Elk City Witness Christ Ministiries 201 B. Broudway * Elle C y, OK Elk City « Vici « Cordell + Geary « 335-3434 * Fax: 580-2: 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist Deer IC 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 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