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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 The Elk City News hx A CHORD OF THREE STRANDS ‘Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 18920 1170 Rd SSS Great Plains Bank Eth City- 716 W 3rd St, E Ik City 580-225-3442 naked ‘ CHRISTMAS TRADITION +e ce pO eRe bride, a groom, vows and rings carefully chosen. What can dren of the meaning of He is pleased” Let's use place this new family on a firm foundation? Included in the Christmas. If your church this Christmas season to beautiful wedding ceremony is a line from the book of Ecclesiastes doesn’t have a Christmas announce that true, eternal 4:12 which says... “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” If Eve service, conduct a peace is experienced only the bride and groom weave their life together with God, His power short worship service in by receiving God's accep- will strengthen their relationship and He will give them guidance your home. In recent years, tance through salvation in and wisdom in their future lives together. Whether or not you are my dad has honored us by Christ Jesus. married, god can be the strengthening strand in your fe. Visit reading the Christmas sto- your house of worship this week and weave yourself with Him. ry from Luke 2:1-20; creat- “The angel said to them, ing for his grandchildren “Don't be afraid...1 bring Daily Bible Readings and great-grandchildren good news of great joy... Malachi Rev. Rey, Rev. Rev. Rey. Rev. the memory of hearing for to you is born this day 41-6 1:1-20 PEPE) 3:1-22 41-11 5:1-14 61-17 about Jesus’ birth through in the city of David a Sav- his voice. Reading in uni- ior, Christ the Lord! This is Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org Dixie Yoder son, or having each person how you'll recognize Him: ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com For Christians, the coreread a few verses involves you'll find a Baby wrapped reason for Christmas is tothe entire family. in swaddling clothes, lying Area Church Directory honor the birth of Jesus. ina manger. And after He Surveys by the Pew Re- Christmas caroling stirs had appeared in human Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 search Center show that old memories and creates form... He carried His new ones! Driving or walk- obedience to the extreme Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist today’s young adults are not likely to recognize ing from house to house of death on the cross! 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Christmas as a religious and seeing the delight on ‘Therefore, God has...free- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City holiday or attend Christ- people’s faces makes the ef- ly bestowed on Him the Assembly of God 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 Service times: mas services. They tend fort worthwhile. name that is above every 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study to be ignorant or skeptical name, that at the name of 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service We all enjoy exchang- Jimmy Blanken, Min, of the virgin birth. This Jesus every knee must bow, 914N. Sth St., Sayre isn’t surprising since both ing gifts with friends and in heaven and on earth and First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 the religious and non-reli- family. A new tradition under the earth...” (Luke 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist gious celebrate Christmas might include giving gifts 2:7-12; Philippians 2:8-11) 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk much the same: gathering to a needy family or be- Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City with family, exchanging nevolent organization; Contact us to learn Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 gifts, and taking part in the with each family member more about God's great Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. tradition of Santa and elves foregoing one personal gift of salvation through 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist “visiting” their homes. gift. Encourage children His Son, Jesus Christ. As Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick to donate toys to a home- we step into 2025, thank 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 Consequently, — under- less shelter, orphanage or you for partnering with 580-243-0066 standing of the Christian struggling family. Involve us in the battle to restore Jeff McDowell United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 Christmas has declined the entire family in shop- and strengthen families. 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 considerably nationwide. ping for staple food items Infinite Grace Ministries 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Whether future genera- for someone in need, leav- provides the opportu- | Nazarene | Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 tions accept and experi- ing the gift anonymously. nity for emotional free- 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Church of The Nazarene ence Christian Christmas dom to many struggling 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City traditions depends on us. Share cooking and bak- with depression, anxiety, (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages They must be so personally ing traditions with your self-hatred and broken Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 important that we careful- children. Decorating can relationships. Jesus pur- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0212 Pentecostal ly transfer them to to our be a time of family togeth- chased freedom with His First Christian children. erness, and an opportunity life! Your involvement en- 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City to remind your children ables us to teach even more 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Here are some sugges- of the true reason for the hurting people how to en- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ tions to enjoy and share a Christmas season. joy the freedom of maturi- Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Christian Christmas with ty. Your year-end financial Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena your young ones: Since Christmas cele- gift to Infinite Grace Min- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City brates the birth of Jesus, istries reduces your tax lia- Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 Always include Jesus in let’s be diligent to tell our bility while providing hope 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Brick His own birthday celebra- children and others why and healing to many. Call First Baptist Douglas Holland, Minister tion! A Happy Birthday Jesus came to earth, fully 580-774-2884 or mail your 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 Jesus cake, complete with human! The angels sang, tax-deductible donation to 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian “Glory to God in the high- Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City candles, is a great remind- PO Box 466, Weatherford, First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 er to both adults and chil- est, and on earth, peace OK 73096; postmarked by 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day among men with whom December 31. 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 Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jefferson 919 W. 8th St. Elk City 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma 580-225-7901 Gateway 580-225-4395 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. 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 Office: 0.225.887 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min, ‘Trinity Fellowship Fax: 580 225.1183 One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre _———___4-_ 200 East Broadway, Elk City 580-928-2345 1121 South Main, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC, N. Main, Elk City’ P.O, Box 2579, Elk City,OK 73648 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-210-8881 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 Prairie View Baptist 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Hours of Operation: Lobby: 9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday) Deiye-Theu: 9:00un «5:00pm (Mo nday: Friday) 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Paeive- Tora! 9am 1240000 (S Job Opportunities Available Call today to support Your Hosts; The Phillips Family the church page! \ 2009 South Main Street J Elk City * 580-243-1200 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer