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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 The Elk City News BSc, eh ‘Touchitone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 18920 E1170 Rd y SS Great Plains Bank Et City- SEE-FFRZZICS grbarkokcotre 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 SOMETIMES YOU O ur children return to the classroom this fall and we are aware of dangers that we never used to concern ourselves with. How can we protect them in what was once thought of as a secure GOTTA “PLAY HURT” environment? There are no guarantees, but we can ask God to work in the hearts and minds of those who shape our nation and the wonderful teachers who guide our children. We can talk with our children and always listen when they talk to us, for molding not physically playing the Consistency and punctu- young spirits is not accomplished quickly. Most importantly, we game. ality are not legalism, but can set an example for our youth. Worship together regularly as a diligence. No family, busi- What would happen ness or church group can family; we are determining the future ofour society. in any sport from tennis thrive and grow without Daily Bible Readings to wrestling to football if these traits. This diligent Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark 1 Kings every time a player got a consideration of others 41-9 4210-20 421-34 6:1-13 TA-13 714-23 31-15 bruise or a scratch, they shows love and “love cov- withdrew, pouting and ers over a multitude of of- Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX. Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org moaning about how unfair fenses.” (1 Peter 4:8) ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com it is that someone would treat them with such delib- “God's love in us en- Area Church Directory erate cruelty and insensi- dures long and is patient tivity? No one who is part and kind. It is not rude Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Dixie Yoder of a championship team or unmannerly and does Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 “Dr. Dixie, I've decided would even consider step- not act in an unbecoming Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist to quit trying to be part ofa ping off the playing field way. God’s love in us does 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist church any more. It seems unless the injury requires Not insist on its own rights Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City like every time I begin to specific medical attention, or having its own way be- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 $80-472-3472 settle into a congregation and even then, treatment cause it is not self-seeking 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic Service times: 580-928-4296 2:00 pm Bible Study or cell group, a squabble is given with the intent of (controlling). God's love Queen ofAll Saints 2:50 pm Church Service erupts somewhere. The getting the player back into in us is not touchy, fret- Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914N. Sth St, Sayre conflict doesn’t necessar- action as quickly as pos- ful or resentful, and bears First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 ily directly involve me, but sible. up under anything that 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist there are always hurt feel- comes. God's love in us is 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk ings. I realize this problem I am not suggesting that always ready to believe the Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City exists in many churches. we ignore hurts incurred best of every person...” (1 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 Does a church ever work?” in our church families, or Corinthians 13:4-7) Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City that we pretend “it” never 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist Churches are referred happened. But in order for Biblical Guidance Nat Hicks 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Antioch Christian to as “family” because the any church family to thrive through Infinite Grace 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 same dynamics are pres- and grow, we must individ- Ministries teaches how to 580-243-0066 ent as in physical families.ually choose to acknowl- live with Godly wisdom United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St., Sayre» 580-928-2146 Those dynamics include edge the offense and for- and determination ina sin- 1902 Watts St, Sayre ‘Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 love, conflict, acceptance, give, whether the offender broken world, as we learn 580-928-2585 Christian Church rejection and provocation. asks or not. We receive the of God's amazing love and 1S. Walnut, Erick | Nazarene — | Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 A common reason families spiritual “medical atten- tender compassion. Infi- 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Church of The Nazarene are destroyed is: we really tion” that we need from the nite Grace Ministries is a 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City aren't taught how to con- Lord Jesus and mature be- growing and vital minis- (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 lievers, then get back into try. In a dark world, where Rev. Andrew Dages tinue to function effective- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 580-225-7801 ly in spite of, or through the “game”, No one can do confusion and fear is con- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal injury in any area except that consistently without stantly threatening, there 580-225-0212 First Christian physical sports. a deep understanding of is a desperate need for the 1601N. 4th St, Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City God's unselfish gift of His stability of Word of God. 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Anyone building a ca- Son. The Board of Directors has 580-225-0742 Church of Christ reer in professional sports We will not gain that been rebuilt, and a plan is Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La will acknowledge that it’s understanding without a in place to bring this es- 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena essential to continue in knowledge of His Word. sential ministry before our Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes the game whenever pos- communities again. Minis- 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 sible, even when an injury Constant movement try appointments are avail- has occurred. If the injury from “team to team” able through Dr. Dixie, First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister requires time on the side- (church to church) en- Robert Huckleberry and 1600W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 lines, the player is suited courages _childishness. Ellen Vanderveer. Call 580 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian up, cheering his teammates Lack of commitment is 774 2884 and talk to Ken- Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 to victory, even though selfishness that weakens dra about dates and times. 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick day the entire Body of Christ. 580-526-3375 Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Jason Klechner, Min. Wednesday ‘The Way Church First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 504 N. 4th St,, Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-225-5295 Elk City Community Yow Auto Supply First Hispanic Baptist, 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 221 South Jefferson 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 Elk City, Oklahoma 616 N. Locust Avenue (580-225-2166 580-225-7901 580-225-4395, Gateway 4227 W, 3rd St, Elk City Main Street Baptist Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Curtis Newton, Min, 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Church of God ‘The Link Mt. Carmal Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City Pamela J. Muncreif CPA 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0227 Office: $80.228.8877 580-225-2061 Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship Fax: 880.225.1183 One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre 580-928-2345 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Company PLLC 580-210-8881 Jehovah's Witnesses Canes eto 1000 N. Main, Elk City| P.O, Box 2579, Elk City,OK 73648 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries Phone: 580-243-0466+ Fax: 580-243-0472 580-928-9330 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 @ Prairie View Baptist 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran 201 Elk City, OK 73648 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 434 « Bax: 580-2: 25-5686 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 fF 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer