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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024 The Elk City News xt PEACE ON EoARTH ‘Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 18920 1170 Rd SS Great Plains Bank EC City- 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 Photo edt: bigstociphoto/eaneescomcufotagrafo THE GIFT WHO NEVER nd there were in that same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round STOPS GIVING about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying Christmas is an annual Power to live victorious- in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of celebration that marks and ly on a sin-contaminated honors the birth of Jesus planet, surrounded on the the heavenly host, praising God and saying “Glory to God in the of Nazareth. Whether the outside by the poison of evil; highest, and on earth peace, good will to men.” Luke 2:8-14 centuries-old foundation of flooded on the inside with Daily Bible Readings Christmas is acknowledged God’s infinite love-power Luke Luke Luke John John John Luke or not, when we give gifts to Overflowing, abundant 1:26-56 1:57-80. 2:1-21 11-18 1:19-34 1:35-51 2:22-52 each other, it’ a reminder of hope to share with a hope- the valuable gifts brought to less, terror filled world ScripturesSelected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org the baby Jesus by the wise Boldness to share our Gift ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com men: with others The confident realization Area Church Directory Gold: a valuable metal sig- that we are eternally, insep- nifying that Jesus is King. arably conjoined with Jesus Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Dixie Yoder Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Frankincense: when Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist “The gift that keeps on giv- burned, this sweet smelling We honor God and benefit ing” is a catchy phrase used resin produces white smoke from this beautiful celebra- 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist to describe everything from symbolizing prayers ascend- tion by keeping our focus on Intersection Hwy6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City 580-472-3472 gift and credit cards to dona- ing to heaven. It also sym- what the Christmas season Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: tions for charitable causes. It bolizes the sacrifice of Jesus is really about—giving, re- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study simply means that once the and His priestly role. ceiving and sharing the Gift 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service gift is given and received, the Myrrh: an aromatic herb Who never stops giving! Jimmy Blanken, Min, 914 N. Sth St, Sayre benefits continue long after used medicinally to treat se- First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 the time of giving. vere joint and muscle pain. (Luke 2:7-12; Philippians 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist This gift symbolizes human 2:8-11) “... the angel said to 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Genesis to Revelation, frailty being healed and re- them, “Don't be afraid...I Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City our Christian Bible tells of a stored by the Great Physi- bring good news of great Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 living Gift given to pay the cian. joy...for to you is born this Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City sin-debt incurred when hu- day in the town of David a 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist mankind rebelled against Above all else, we give gifts Savior, Who is Christ the Bryan Herrick Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick God—a debt that could not Lord! This is how you will to celebrate the giving of the 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 otherwise be paid. Jesus is recognize Him: you will greatest Gift of all time: Je- 580-243-0066 that Gift. He came freely and sus—born fully human; Je- find a Baby wrapped in Jeff McDowell United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 willingly, sent from Father sus—living a fully human swaddling clothes, lying in 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 God’ heart of tenderness, but sinless life; Jesus—going amanger. And after He had 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick lovingkindness and mercy. to the Cross fully human, in appeared in human form... 580-526-3284 order to restore to humanity He carried His obedience to Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene everything that sin has de- the extreme of death on the 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City Sacrifice is inherent in 580-225-5344 580-225-2026 costly gifts. Many save mon- stroyed. cross! Therefore, God has... (Diciples of Christ) 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages ey throughout the year so freely bestowed on Him the Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 that at Christmas time, we In the celebrations, family name that is above every 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal can purchase gifts for those gatheringsand gifts exchang- name, that at the name of 580-225-0212 First Christian we love. And even though es, let's each find some quiet Jesus every knee must bow, 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City the reason for giving Christ- moments to receive and be in heaven and on earth and 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors mas gifts has become some- thankful for the greatest Gift under the earth...” 580-225-0742 Church of Christ what blurred in our “give ever given. As we “open” this Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La me” culture, there is still priceless gift of salvation, we Your year-end financial Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena some sense of sacrifice and immediately receive: gift to Infinite Grace Min- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City joy in the exchange. ‘The giv- New and eternal life istries reduces your tax lia- Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes Complete cleansing from bility while providing hope 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 ing of gifts has strong roots in American culture, but sin and healing to many. Call First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City is a tradition also celebrat- 580-774-2884 or mail your 816-726-6988 ed throughout the world, “Unwrapping” the gift tax-deductible donation to 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian among both Christians and through a lifetime of learn- Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City PO Box 466, Weatherford, First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 non-Christians. ing and growing in our re- OK 73096; postmarked by 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day lationship with Jesus, we re- December 31. 580-526-3375 Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational ceive: 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. e. Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Church of God ‘The Link Mt. Carmal Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Office: 680.225.8877 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min, ‘Trinity Fellowship Fax: 580.225 1188 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 Ceheea Pe nom 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 Of Western Oklahoma] Prairie View Baptist TIACiy-Vie Cond - Geary» Wether Woodand 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 201 F. Bs Ik City, OK 73648 Pastor Tod Thornton ee Phon! 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