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October 25, 2023 The Elk City News - 7 Touchitone Energy Cooperatives 19920 £ 1170 Rd Sayre, OK Cooperativ® www.nfecoop.com NAPA} 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-: 442 GROOM, GROOMING, GROOMED process can take some time, questions that arise in your and follows a general pattern: minds, in that peaceful state A the leaves turn color and fall to the ground, they nourish the selection, gaining access and to which as members of soil as they decay and they protect the tree’s dormant roots isolation, developing trust Christ’s one body you were from winter’s chill. Though the leafless branches may seem sad, and secrecy; desensitizing we know it is part of God’s plan. We do not question His wisdom to things that “don’t seem also called to live. And be since we know spring will come again. By the same token, we can right”, gradually crossing thankful appreciative, giving have faith to accept the sad times that we are helpless to change and personal boundaries, and cre- praise to God always. Let the realize that God’s plan for our life is at work even if we can’t see it. ating the illusion that their word spoken by Christ the Experience has taught us that happy times will come again. Life will behavior is normal. This Messiah have its home in your change, but God remains steady. Praise Him in worship this week. grooming is not only used on hearts and minds and dwell in Daily Bible Readings individuals, but is often used to create a trustworthy image you in all its richn as you Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Dixie Yoder and relationship with families teach and admonish and train 421-17 56:1-12 5 14 71-15 23:1-8 30:1-24 31:1-22 one another in all insight and Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org We live ina culture fragment- and communities. ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com ed by contradictions—some intelligence and wisdom [in Our culture grooms predators spiritual things, and as you obvious; some destructive, Area Church Directory subtle and well disguised and victims in many ways: sing] psalms and hymns and as harmless. For example, movies, music, social media, spiritual songs, making mel- Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist American culture is obsessed the internet and increasing ody to God with [His] grace 580-471-3688 with weddings, but careless pressure, in schools as young in your hearts.” Colossians Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist and dismissive of marriage. as kindergarten, to accept ab- 115 W. Sth St, Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Ra., Elk City normal as normal. ‘The cul- Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 tural depiction of “love” is “How shall a young man 580-303-0791 Service times: ‘The word groom has recently Assembly of God 2:00 pm Bible Study been given a predominantly self centered and demandin; cleanse his way? By taking 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service negative meaning. In speak- often critical and cannot be heed and keeping watch [on 580-928-4296 Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints ing of marriage, the Bible isfied. 914N. Sth St., Sayre himself] according to Your First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 never refers to the husband Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist as merely the groom but as ‘The Bible carefully explains word [conforming his life to 2701S, Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk what is normal and good, and it]. Your word have I laid up 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic City bridegroom, The bridegroom Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 is not relegated to a place of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the in my heart, that T might not Scott Rodgers, Rev. Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 discomfort, to endure until Church, His Bride is at the sin against You.” Psalm Rev. Danny Grover center of it all, He loves us Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist the _ bride-dress-flower-cen- 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick tered ceremony that cost the with love that is selfless and Biblical Guidance ministry Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 giving; never controlling and Antioch Christian price of a down payment on through Infinite Grace Minis- 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City a house is over with, but a selfis 580-243-0066 United Methodist place of dignity and honor. What if we let our thoughts tries teaches how to live with Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre« 580-928-2146 Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 He has found his beloved and expectations be determination and wisdom 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church “groomed” by the Word of in a broken world, by learn- 580-928-2585 and has come to take her to a 1S. Walnut, Brick First Church of The Nazarene place especially prepared for God instead of by a sin-bro- ing of God’s amazing love Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 816 W. 6th St., Elk City her, to be tenderly nurtured ken, sin-poisoned world? and tender compassion. Your 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 How would life be different? tax-deductible gift’ makes 580-225-5344 Rev. Andrew Dages and cared for as she reaches (Diciples of Christ) her full potential. Ina world filled with restle: Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City ness and violent conflict, God YOU a partner, providing life 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal T can already hear the grum- promises peace to those who changing training for those 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple bling! “That's just not real- think His thoughts after Him; in crisis; underwriting minis- 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors istic! That doesn’t work in peace in relationships where try c st for those in financial 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City our culture!” Well, let’s g to God is the center. 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La crisis. For your convenience, Chase Brower, Min, Pena the next word: grooming. As monthly auto-debit is avail- Church of Christ 600 W. Main, Elk City the lid continues to be lifted “And let the peace—soul Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes on the massive, worldwide harmony which comes from able. Call 580-774-2884 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. sex trade, we have heard a Christ—act as umpire contin- for more information, or to Church of Christ Presbyterian lot about the predatory be- ually in your hearts, deciding schedule your personal ap- First Baptist Erick havior called grooming.The and settling with finality all pointment! 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, Brick 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 221 South Jefferson First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Elk City Community 680-225-2166 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 580-225-3052 580-225-1184 First Hispanic Baptist 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God Gateway 580-225-7901 Church of God 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, 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 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses P.O, Box 2579, Elk City,OK 73648 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-928-9330 Sayre 580-928-2345 One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's ik City « Vict» Cordell» Geary « Weatherford « Woodward 200 Bast Broadway, Elk City Witness Christ Ministiries 201 E. Bre sway City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Phone: 580. 225-3434 + Yax: 580-2. 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