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Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City ignorant—endowed with a Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 ter, enraged, resentful lives, Pastor Wes Via stupidity which by the least and become like the wicked Assembly of God 580-303-0791 little stretch would go around 7th and Locust St., Sayre the globe four times and tie a in our rage. 580-928-4296 knot.” (Mark Twain) We waste valuable time and Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints United Methodist “The difference between 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk energy listening to or repeat- 580-928-2385 City genius and stupidity is that ing the foolish, empty ver- First Assembly of God Rey. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 Dixie Yoder genius has its limits.” (Un- 2701 S. Randall, Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. known) biage of the unsaved or the 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic “Dr. Dixie, when I observe “You can’t cure stupid. How- unwise! It’s much better to Kevin Akins, Min, 3001 E. 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We can focus on the futil- observe stupidity while rest- 1902 Watts St., Sayre ‘Christian Church 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City is the vaccine for this crazi- ity and badness of rampant ing in the confidence that God 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick 580-225-2026 ness?” stupidity; feeding it with our is never caught off-guard; Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor Webster defines stupidity as own rage and resentment un- therefore, our hope cannot be 1018 W.B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal behavior that shows a lack til it grows into a poisonous First Christian Church of good sense or judgment; cloud that chokes our life and destroyed. This enables us to 580-225-5344 Grace Temple iciples of Christ) idiocy, absurdity and insan- smothers hope or... pray expectantly for the sal- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Blk City ity. I don’t know whether to 2. We can focus on the pro- vation of the lost while living 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors take comfort in the fact that ductive goodness of God, in obedience to God, who is 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Bvangelica Cristo Bs La rampant stupidity has been who always loves and works always good. 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena around as long as sin, or be in the midst of stupidity Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City dismayed that each genera- for the good of those who John 16:33 (AMP): “I’ve 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes tion fails to learn from the love Him, Psalm 2:4; 37:13 told you these things, so that 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 stupidity of the previous one! (AMP) “He Who sits in the in Me you may have perfect Chris Carlisle, Min, ‘Church of Christ Presbyterian The following observations heavens laughs...at the wick- peace and confidence. In the Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City indicate that it’s not a new ed, seeing that their own day 312. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian problem: world you have tribulation, 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City of defeat is coming.” Psalms trials, distress and frustration; 580-225-3130 “Stupidity is better kept a se- 31:19-21 (HCSB) “How Church of Christ cret than displayed.” (Hera- great is Your goodness stored but cheer up! Take courage! First Baptist Brick Non-Denominational clitus of Ephesus—Greek up for those who fear You and Be confident and undaunted! 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Blk City 580-526-3397 philosopher, 540-480 BC) take refuge in You. You hide I have overcome the world! 580-225-7951 ‘The Way Church 1 Corinthians 3:19 AMPC: them in the protection of Your First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City “For this world’s wisdom is presence; You shelter them I have deprived it of power 400 8. Sheb Wooley, Brick Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community foolishness, absurdity and from schemes of men and to harm you and I have con- 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 stupidity with God, for it is quarrelsome tongues. Praise quered it for you.” Jason Klechner, Min. 120 $. Randall Ave., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 written, He lays hold of the the Lord, for He has won- If you or someone you know First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue wise in their own craftiness... derfully shown His faithful struggles with anxiety and 580-225-4395 Gateway the Lord knows the reason- love...in a city under siege.” 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City ings of the humanly wise and No matter when and where worry, call 580-774-2884 to 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 how futile they are.” we live, wicked people seek- learn how the love and mercy First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. 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