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October 6, 2021 Call today to support the church page! Devotional 580-225-3000 ENDUR ING LOVE 4 = ‘al Yow Auto Supply (221 South Jefferson Elk City, Oklahoma 1121 South Main, Elk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 Office: 580.225.8877 Fax: 580.225.1183, Company PLLC Nae cons 1000 N. Main, Elk City couple no longer young in years, enjoying the celebration of new Great Plains Bank beginnings, has something that time cannot touch — enduring Randy Dupree, LUTCF Eth City love. What sustains their love after all these years? Perhaps they still see each other the way they were all those years ago. God’s love for us is Life + Home + Farm + Auto SEE4FID LICE also timeless and steadfast. In His eyes we are forever young. Worship 503 West 3rd, Elk City gebankokcom with your loved one this week and thank God for lasting love. 580-2225-3330 Daily Devotional Reading Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah 321-15, 1-30 9:8-10:4 241-23 26:20-27:13 30:8-26 32:1-20 Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society ©202 x-Williams Newspaper Servi }0x 8187, Charlotte: 1A 22906, www.kwne\ Dr. Victor Strasburger, Amer- multiple TVs. throughout the hurch Directory ican Academy of Pediatrics, house are usually on simulta- says, “Media overexposure neously. First Baptist Church Canute is particularly detrimental to there’s a sense of helpless- Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisq children; increasing hyperac- ness without a cell phone. Pastor Martin Brown tive and aggressive behavior, 1 If this sounds familiar,a me- Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist interest in drugs, alcohol and 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City smoking at a younger age, dia diet will certainly benefit Pastor: Gary Griffin 580-472-3472 your family. “Good things Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 earlier sexual activity, obe- 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via sity, and poor school perfor- happen when you scale back Assembly of God your media use,” says Tom 7th and Locust St., Sayre mance.” Cooper, PhD, author of How 580-928-4296 United Methodist Technology is here to stay, Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints and provides many benefits. to Clear Your Mind and In- 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Thinking we should or can vigorate Your Life in an Age First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 City of Media Overload. “Your Rey. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 eliminate it altogether isn’t 2701 S. Randall, Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. realistic. However, we can family will become closer, 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic monitor and wisely restrict “Dr. Dixie, technology causes media you'll save time, sleep better, Kevin Akins, Min, 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist constant contention with my easy, butusage. Limits aren't feel healthier, and probably Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick even lose weight.” anny Grover 580-526-3949 teenagers. Cell phones make efits become evident. the ben- over time, If technology is adversely Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City it easier to syne our sched- A 1960's public service an- 580-225-7742 United Methodist ules, but it seems I’m always nouncement asked, “It’s affecting communication in Mark Little, Mit Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre talking to the top of their 10:00 pm. Do you know your family, a media jour- 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-928-2146 heads while they stare at their nal is a good place to begin 580-243-0066 phones! When I insist they where your children are?” reducing screen time. Diet- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell put the phones down, there’s midnight. need Now we to ask, “It’s What are you and ers track food consumption 1902 Watts St., Sayre ‘Christian Church First Church of The Nazarene 816 W. 6th St, Elk City an argument, I just want to your children doing?” If you to know what and where to 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick 580-225-2026 “unplug” sometimes!” and they have electronic de- cut back. Beginning a fam- 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor A Kaiser Family Foundation vices in the bedrooms, you're ily media diet by tracking Bible Baptist Church Pentecostal Survey found that many chil- likely awake, using a com- usage can be quite an eye- 1018 W.B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church opener, We're often unaware 580-225-5344 Grace Temple dren spend nearly eight hours puter, iPod, cell phone, tablet Diciples of Christ) daily using electronic de- or TV without supervision or how much time we spend on Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Blk City vices—often more time than limitations. the internet, TV, and texting. 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors they spend sleeping! 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Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian go online daily on some many cancers are a direct re- more time engaging without 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City electronic device. Parents sult of an unhealthy diet. The screens, 580-225-3130 are often equally immersed sedentary lifestyle encour Learn how to reduce technol- First Baptist Church of Christ in intemet, social network- aged by electronics overuse ogy-time, giving you more 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Blk City Brick Non-Denominational time to enjoy God and people. 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 ing and texting. Our world is adding to those dire health ‘The Way Church is so closely connected elec- consequences as we see a Join me each Monday eve- Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City ning 6:30-8:00 as we learn First Baptist tronically that we can know clear connection to ADHD, 400 8. 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