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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024 The Elk City News ‘Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 18920 1170 Rd SS Great Plains Bank EC City- 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-22 3442 hota Cet toighotogstgewrman THE PILGRIMS’ rom early childhood many of us were taught to give thanks, daily or perhaps several times a day. Did we know why we prayed? Do we know now? Let us take a few moments to think about THANKFUL SACRIFICE giving thanks. How can we repay the Lord for all His goodness to us? Our faith is strengthened each time we remember, or bring to mind, how our Heavenly Father loves us and cares for us each day. This positive affirmation can add years to our life and life to our servants and recruited passen- (1 Thessalonians 5:14-19 years, This Thanksgiving, as we give our prayer of thanks, may we gers who were not necessarily NASU): “...admonish_ the remember the words of Psalm 118:1 “. Give thanks to the Lord, seeking religious freedom. unruly, encourage the faint- for he is good; his love endures forever. By local standards, the win- hearted, help the weak, be pa- ter was fairly mild. The Plym- tient with everyone. See that Daily Bible Readings outh settlers were simply not no one repays evil for evil, but Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm used to the terribly inadequate always seek after that which is 100. 106:1-23 106:24-48 m1 65 66 67 diet and exposure to the ele- good for one another and for ScripturesSelected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org ments. Had it been a severe all people. Rejoice always; pray winter, likely no one would without ceasing; in everything ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com have survived. give thanks; for this is God’ During this horrendous will for you in Christ Jesus” Area Church Directory time of deprivation and loss, there was fear and most like- Ephesians 5:15-20 (Ampli- Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Dixie Yoder Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 ly some complaining, but a fied): “Look carefully how you Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist Thanksgiving week is journal states “they had the walk! Live purposefully and here, and the day of culinary example of wisdom, encour- worthily, not as the unwise 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist over-indulgence, shopping agement, patience, and a gov- and witless, but as sensible, Intersection Hwy6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City and football has been celebrat- emor who was just and fair” intelligent people, making the Assembly of God 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 Service times: ed. Gratitude sometimes gets Apparently, the survivors pre- most of the time...because 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study lost in the multitude of other dominately practiced hope- the days are evil...do not get 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service Jimmy Blanken, Min, things so let’s consider the in- ful patience and gratitude, drunk with wine—that is de- 914 N. Sth St, Sayre tense necessity of gratitude as because when the Mayflower bauchery! Instead be filled First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 a lifestyle especially when life prepared to return to England and stimulated with the Holy 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist is difficult and disappointing; in April 1621, no one accepted Spirit...at all times and over ev- 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk rather than just one day an- the captain's offer to take any erything giving thanks in the Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City nually, in good and plentiful survivors who wanted to go name of our Lord Jesus Christ Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 times. back with him, at no charge. to God the Father” Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Paul warns what happens 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist Ifthe Pilgrims had relied on when gratitude is lacking, and ‘We are God’s beloved sons Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick circumstances to determine selfish entitlement prevails: and daughters! Let’s determine 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 thankfulness, they would not to practice gratitude year- 580-243-0066 have found reason to celebrate (2 Timothy 3:1-4 Ampli- round, in and over every cir- Jeff McDowell United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 at the end of that first terrible fied): “In the last days, peril- cumstance, so that those who 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 winter. By the end of March ous times of great stress and don't know God’s goodness 580-928-2585 Christian Church 1S. Walnut, Erick 1621, all passengers had trouble will come....for people will see our trusting, thankful 580-526-3284 moved from the Mayflower will be lovers of self, utterly responses in daily trials as well Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene self-centered, lovers of mon- as in good times. 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City to land shelters. During that 580-225-5344 winter, over half had died of ey... proud, arrogant and con- Thanksgiving and Christ- (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages starvation, cold, and disease. temptuous boasters. They will mas are often especially dif- Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 ‘The statistics tell the story of be abusive scoffers, disobe- ficult for many who struggle 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal appalling struggle: December, dient to parents, ungrateful, with broken relationships. In- 580-225-0212 First Christian six people died; January, eight; unholy and profane...without finite Grace Ministries teaches 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City February, seventeen; and natural human affection... how to live free from depres- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors March, thirteen. callous and inhuman...trou- sion and anxiety by focusing 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Four families were com- blemakers, intemperate, loose on God's love for us; expressed Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La pletely wiped out. There was in morals and conduct, un- in the life and death of Jesus. 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena only one family that didn't lose controlled and fierce, haters of By praying and giving finan- Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes at least one member. Thirteen good...lovers of sensual plea- cially, you become an essential 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 of eighteen married women sures and vain amusements part of this ministry of hope. died. Three of thirteen chil- more than and rather than Please consider Infinite Grace First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister dren perished, indicating that lovers of God, Ministries in your year-end 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 mothers were probably. giv- and year-round. giving—an 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian ing their food to the children. A grateful, thankful attitude Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City eternal investment in this and First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 Seven were husbands and fa- is clearly God’ will: future generations. (580-774- 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day thers. Others were indentured 2884) 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 504N. 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 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma 580-225-7901 580-225-4395 Gateway 580-225-2166 Main Street Baptist 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. Church of God ‘The Link Kellye L. Fuchs CPA| Mt. Carmal Baptist 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City ‘Office: 580.225.8877 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min, ‘Trinity Fellowship Fax: 580.225.1183 One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre 580-928-2345 |———$_—_——-&—_—__—__ 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC 580-210-8881 Gate ke Sse 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 [Bank Western Oklahoma| Of Prairie View Baptist Elk City + Vie » Cordell « Geary « Weatherford + Woodward 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran 201 F. Bs City, OK. 73648 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Binat” Phon! : SBC Wax: 580-225-5686 “ Q, ear FNC Hours of Operation: Lobby: 9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday = Friday) Deiye-Theu: 9:00un «5:00pm (Mo nday: Friday) Paeive- Tora! 9am 1240000 (S 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 f 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer