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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 The Elk City News FINDING JESUS IN CHRIST-MAS necessary for Him to live in ty. Philippians 2:5–8 urges the same conditions as we believers to absorb Christ’s live, without sinning, and mindset: “In your relation- then to offer Himself as a ships with one another, have sacrifice on our behalf. As the same mindset as Christ the Letter to the Hebrews Jesus… he humbled him- explains, “Since the children self by becoming obedient have flesh and blood, he too to death—even death on shared in their humanity so a cross!” The Incarnation that by his death he might shows that holiness is not break the power of him who abstract but lived out in dai- Area Church Directory holds the power of death” ly choices. For Christians, (Hebrews 2:14). Without knowing Jesus transforms Assembly of God Prairie View Baptist Lutheran becoming human, Jesus, morality from a list of rules I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran Dixie Yoder being God, could not have into a living relationship Assembly of God 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 115 W. 5th St., Erick Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Christmas season is here! died, and without His death, with the One who exempli- Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Pastor: Gary Griffin What makes it exciting? To the power and penalty of sin fied perfect love. Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist listen to mainstream media, would remain unpaid. Finally, the Incarnation is Assembly of God Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist it’s the gifts, snow, and ide- The Incarnation demon- the foundation of Christian 7th and Locust St., Sayre Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City alized family time viewed strates that God plans inti- hope. Because Jesus became 580-928-4296 580-472-3472 Jimmy Blanken, Min. 580-303-0791 through frost covered win- macy with His people. By human, His resurrection Service times: becoming human, Jesus ex- was not merely spiritual Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study dows. It has become the First Assembly of God perienced hunger, fatigue, but bodily. This assures be- Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service “holiday season.” Mary and 2701 S. Randall , Elk City sorrow, and joy. He walked lievers that their own future 580-225-1167 914 N. 5th St., Sayre Joseph watching over their 580-928-2385 Methodist little Son in the manger has among ordinary people, resurrection will be real and Kevin Akins, Min. Rev. Danny Grover been mostly removed from touched lepers, wept at a physical. The Incarnation United Methodist Grandview Assembly of God 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk public spaces. friend’s tomb, and celebrat- affirms the goodness of cre- St. Mathews Catholic Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City City True Christianity stands ed at weddings. This shared ation and the human body, 580-225-7742 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 apart from all other world humanity assures Chris- promising that redemption Bryan Herrick Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. religions in its central claim: tians that God truly under- encompasses the whole per- stands their struggles. As son. In times of suffering, Baptist Christian United Methodist that God Himself became an inseparable, eternal part of Hebrews 4:15 declares, “We Christians who know the Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Great Plains Baptist Assn. 580-526-3949 human history as the baby do not have a high priest truth that Jesus, who shared 1902 Watts St., Sayre 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City who is unable to empathize their humanity, overcame 580-928-2585 580-243-0066 Jesus, who would mature Jeff McDowell United Methodist and become the Savior of with our weaknesses, but death and now reigns as the Calvary Baptist Church 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 the whole world. The teach- one who has been tempt- risen Lord, have solid hope, 1018 W B Avenue, Elk City Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 ing that Jesus became fully ed in every way, just as we not wishful thinking. This 580-225-5344 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene human while remaining ful- are—yet he did not sin.” hope empowers them to en- Pastor Brad Hyatt 580-526-3284 Sunday Worship 11 am First Church of The Nazarene ly divine is not a peripheral Knowing that Jesus became dure trials with courage and Wednesday 6 pm First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City teaching but the very heart human gives believers con- to live with anticipation of 580-225-2026 (Diciples of Christ) of Christian faith. This truth fidence to approach God eternal life. Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages is essential to Christianity, honestly, trusting that He Please, this Christmas 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 and when it is left out of the listens with compassion. place Jesus in the center of 580-225-0212 Pentecostal Christian living is marked the celebration of His birth! First Christian Christmas story, many are Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple spiritually robbed and left by prayer and reliance on Give everyone, but especial- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City 580-928-3639 destitute. God who is not aloof, but ly the children in your life, 580-225-0742 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors deeply involved. the hope that comes from Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ At the core of Christianity Jesus’ humanity also knowing Jesus. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La is the frightening truth that Pena provides a model for how Infinite Grace Ministries Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City humanity is estranged from 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City God by sin. The Incarnation Christians are to live. His life exists to share hope in dark 580-225-0203 Pastor, Jose Reyes Gantt Carter, Min. of Jesus’ birth reveals God’s demonstrates what it means times. Your year-end gift en- 580-799-2964 solution: He did not remain to love God and neighbor in ables us to reach farther. Go First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick tangible ways. He forgave to inifinitegrace.com and 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Douglas Holland, Minister Presbyterian distant but came near to us, enemies, lived unselfish- click the DONATE button 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 becoming genuinely hu- Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian man. Jesus’ humanity was ly, and embodied humili- to help us share Truth! First Baptist 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City Worship 11am Sunday 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 580-526-3375 day Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Wednesday First Baptist The Way Church 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-225-5295 Elk City Community First Hispanic Baptist 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 580-225-7901 616 N. Locust Avenue 580-225-4395 Gateway 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. Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God The Link 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship One Church Sayre 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah’s Witnesses 580-928-2345 580-210-8881 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries 580-928-9330 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 Call today to support the church page! 580-225-3000