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4+ SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024 The Elk City News Keb THE SOLID FOOD OF FAITH ‘Touchitone Energy” ‘Conperatives 18920 E1170 Rd SS Great Plains Bank 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-344 HAPPY PEOPLE Photo Crest: tocphoto/Bennewite here comes a time in a babies’ life when a bottle just isn’t enough ~ she’s ready for solid food! Just like this, as we grow, we need spiritual food. As children, we are protected from distress and difficult decisions; as we become older we must deal with inely cheerful, happy peo- will frequently be criti- more serious events and complex situations. We can use spiritual ple are quick to offer grace. cisms about that person's They look for good in peo- life and choices. Genuinely nourishment to manage our needs. The food of faith can give us ple, instead of assuming cheerful, happy people rec- the sustenance to survive. We can find it in God’s house where everyone is out to get them. ognize the past, but grate- there are those who can help us in our quest. Visit His house this Their friendly openness to- fully enjoy the present and week and hunger no more. wards others fosters a sense are excited about the about of community. projects and goals they're Daily Bible Readings working on and the possi- Lament. Lament. Ezekiel Ezekiel Ezekiel Ezekiel Ezekiel Micromanagement is an bilities of the future. 321-24 3:25-57 20:33-44 — 28:20-26 33:1-20 36:1-15 36:16-38 anxious attempt to control Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org all outcomes. Even when Genuinely cheerful, ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com happy people are intensely happy people acknowl- focused, they can release edge personal struggles Area Church Directory Dixie Yoder details because they've cho- and trouble in the world, Many talk about happi- sen to adapt to changing but have chosen to balance First Baptist Church Canute ness, and long for it, but circumstances. Unhappy their concern with a focus Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist true happiness is experi- people see themselves as on possibilities as they ex- Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown enced by very few. victims of change; stuck in pectantly trust God to pro- 115 W. Sth St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist the “look what happened vide for them in the midst Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 ‘We all step into occasion- to me” attitude, instead of of trouble. Happy people Service times: al negativity. ‘The differ- finding a way through and have their eyes wide open, Assembly of God 580-303-0791 2:00 pm Bible Study ence between a happy and out the other side. but keep what they see in 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service 580-928-4296 Queen ofAll Saints unhappy life is how often perspective. Jimmy Blanken, Min. we go there, and how long Finding solutions rather 914N. Sth St, Sayre we stay. Happy people feel fear than complaining is a com- First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rey, Danny Grover United Methodist mon characteristic of happy and the temptation to wor- 580-225-1167 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Happy people exhibit people. The key is believing ry just like unhappy people, Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic City many similar _ character that God already knows but refuse to live in anxiety, 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 about our life changes and even when feeling it. When Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Scott Rodgers, Rev. traits and habits. Genuine- Rev. Danny Grover ly cheerful, happy people challenges, and has eternal- fear or worry crosses a hap- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist acknowledge realistically ly provided all we need for py person's mind, they ask 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick each circumstance. the Lord if there is some- Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 that life truly is often very hard. But instead of re- thing they need to do, and 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist sentfully becoming a vic- Unhappy people com- when they've done it, they 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 tim; always expecting the pare themselves to others, lay the worry down. Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 worst, happy people choose harboring envy and jeal- 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church ousy. They believe that 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified): 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene to view circumstances with curiosity. “Well, Lord, they when good happens to an- Casting all of your care, Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene other, it takes away from 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City did this and it affected me anxieties, worries and con- 580-225-2026 like this...” or “I've got the possibility of their own cerns, once and for all on 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) myself in a mess, but Lord, success; that there's not Him, for He cares for you Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City how are You and I going to enough goodness for ev- watchfully and affection- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal overcome this hard time eryone. Genuinely cheer- ately. 580-225-0212 Grace Temple together? I know You aren't ful, happy people are con- First Christian 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City surprised!” fident that goodness comes Infinite Grace Ministries Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors from God, whose goodness teaches freedom and abun- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City “Trust God completely; and resources are unlim- dant living by focusing on 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Chase Brower, Min, Church of Christ Pena trust people discreetly” is ited. They know their own the limitless love and mer- 600 W. Main, Elk City an important concept prac- accomplishments and gifts cy of God Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes ticed by happy people. God can’t be duplicated or taken Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 is absolutely trustworthy; by anyone else on earth. Send questions and com- 580-225-0203 Presbyterian all-knowing, all-wise and ments to: First Baptist 301 $. Magnolia Ave, Brick always faithful. People are Unhappy people _ live Dr. Dixie Yoder Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian not. As we develop trust in past and present hard- PO Box 466 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City within human relation- ships—keeping their hurts Weatherford, OK 73096 Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 ships, we have to remember the main topic of conver- [email protected] First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick that people will fail. Genu- sation. If attention turns 580-774-2884 580-526-3375 day Non-Denominational to others, their response Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Wednesday ‘The Way Church First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 504N. 4th St,, Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community 580-225-5295 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply First Hispanic Baptist, Church of God 580-225-1184 919 W. 8th St., Elk City 616 N. Locust Avenue Gateway 580-225-7901 580-225-4395, 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 580-225-1184 Main Street Baptist Westside Church of Christ Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 ‘The Link Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Trinity Fellowship 580-225-2061 501 W. 1st, 580-225-0227 Elk City Sayre Joe Thompson, Min. 580-928-2345 One Church 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries Company PLLC 580-210-8881 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 1000 N. Main, Elk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax; 580-243-0472 580-243-9708 ‘estern ma Prairie View Baptist 1-40 S, Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran EdkCy «Viel Condell« Geary» Weatherford + Woodward 1023 W. 2nd St.., Elk City 201 F Bromtw: = Bik City, OK 73648 580-225-2844 580-225-2266 spsone: 38 5-3 434 = Fax 0-225-S686 First” People er IC Hours of Operation: 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Job Opportunities Available Call today to support Your Hosts: The Phillios Family the church page! 2009 South Main Street Elk City * 580-243-1200 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer