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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 The Elk City News MINDFUL OF THE MOMENT SSS Great Plains Bank £0 City- 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 Photo Credit stockphotm/ Wizzard POLITICAL here is a thought that goes something like this... “Yesterday is a cancelled check; tomorrow is a promissory note. What will you do with the treasure that is today?” It something to consider CORRECTNESS the energy we spend regretting the past and worrying about the future. We can, however, learn from the past and plan and trust God for our future. Most importantly, we can delight in today, since this time will never return. If we are to relish the moment we and the legal definition of Demanding that others take must possess the peace of mind that only He can provide. Don’t constitutional rights and free- responsibility for how we feel let worry and regret weigh you down; delight in the serenity of His dom, just to name a few. produces destruction: debt, sanctuary in your house of worship this week. suicide, riots, divorce, mur- This way of thinking has der, rape, pouting, gossip and Daily Bible Readings gradually crept into the Body entitlement, both inside the Isaiah Amos Isaiah Isaiah Amos Amos Amos of Christ, much like sin slith- church and out. Paul warned ered into Eden. The Bible believers, “You do not be con- 57:1-21 58:1-14 59:1-21 11-15 25-16 3115 41-13 has always emphasized love formed to this age, instead ScripturesSelected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org for people in Christ, without you be transformed by renew- ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com trivializing the awfulness of ing your mind, so that you our sin. PC thought trivializes may discern what is the good, Area Church Directory anyone who disagrees with it, pleasing, and perfect will of while emphasiz God.” (Romans 12:2 (HCSB). Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Dixie Yoder to the sins of rebellion and No one else can do it for us. Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Our culture demands po- selfishness. ‘To stand against Politically correct: thought Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist litical correctness, especially the invasion of this destruc- and speech is actually opposed 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist in an election year. ‘This is a tive, paralyzing poison, we to Biblical truth on every level, Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City philosophy defined as “avoid- who claim the Name of Jesus though its often not obvious. Assembly of God 580-303-0791 $80-472-3472 Service times: ance of expressions or actions must make changes in our It often insists if anything is 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study perceived to exclude, margin- own thinking. said that offends, or if there 580-928-4296 Queen ofAll Saints 2:50 pm Church Service alize or insult anyone socially is disagreement, it naturally Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914N. Sth St, Sayre disadvantaged or who suffers American society is deeply indicates hatred. Believers First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 discrimination” enmeshed in the emotion of must express truth-speaking 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist politically correct thinking. through Christ; based on love, 580-225-1167 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk What an incredibly open- In contrast, believers must be not hate. Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City ended statement! No matter spiritually mature; recogniz- “For the time is coming 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 ing that our feelings are not when [people] will not tol- Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. where we stand on the conser- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City vative-to-liberal continuum, to be our primary concern. erate (endure) sound and 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist we all know someone who Its unreasonable to demand wholesome instruction, but, Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick could fall into one of these so- having ears itching [for some- that others tip-toe around our 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 called “inclusive” categories. subjective feelings to prevent thing pleasing and gratifying], 580-243-0066 However, the demands of this us from feeling hurt. It a fact they will gather to themselves United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St., Sayre» 580-928-2146 philosophy are so vague and of life: people hurt our feel- one teacher after another to a 1902 Watts St., Sayre ‘Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 broad, trying to fulfill them ings, and there will always be considerable number, chosen 580-928-2585 Christian Church is impossible, and we become opportunity for offense. The to satisfy their own liking and 1S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 paralyzed by fear of offendin, offenders likely won't stop to foster the errors they hold, 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Church of The Nazarene afraid to offer an opinion on to dry our tears or bandage and will turn aside from hear- 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City anything. hurt feelings, and truly, they ing the truth and wander off (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 shouldnt have to. Learning into myths and man-made fic- Rev. Andrew Dages Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 580-225-7801 ‘The politically correctness to accept criticism, differ- tions” 2 Timothy 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal philosophy impacts our lives ing viewpoints, and even di- When political correct- 580-225-0212 First Christian even if we reject its claims. rect insults produces a much ness replaces Biblical think- 1601N. 4th St, Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City One of the first generations healthier, more productive life ing, brokenness is always 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors to fully embrace it now occu- than routinely playing the vic- the result. Biblical Guidance 580-225-0742 Church of Christ pies places of authority: in our tim card. I'm not referring to ministry restores confidence Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La homes, schools, universities, legitimate abuse, which must in the unchangeable Truth of 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena banks, hospitals, businesses, be dealt with quickly and God's Word, and its practical Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes churches and government. sternly. I'm referring to the every day application. Your 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 PC thinkers deeply influence offenses Christians and non- donation to this ministry un- politics; primary and second- believers carry because they derwrites the cost for those in First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister ary education; the drug, medi- don't agree. Believers need to crisis who currently cannot 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 cal and judicial systems; the take the lead in the acceptance pay. For your convenience, 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City food and fashion industries; of people, without accepting monthly auto-debit is avail- First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 television and video produc- sin as justifiable and tolerable. able. Call 580-774-2884 for 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick day tion; the meaning of words more information. 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 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 221 South Jefferson First Hispanic Baptist, Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 919 W. 8th St., Elk City 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 Pamala J. Muncrelf CPA 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0227 ‘Office: 580:225.8877 580-225-2061 Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship Fax: 880.225.1183 One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre 580-928-2345 pkoomy 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC een tek P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-210-8881 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. 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