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December 1, 2021 5 Call today to support the church page! Devotional 580-225-3000 FELLOWSHIP Photo Credit: bigstockphoto/boggy I n Isaiah 11:6 we read, “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid….” Every creature is from the same Source, the Great Originator of all existence. We are all in it together in our journey through life. As we sit in God’s house, joining together in fellowship and worship, may we experience the warmth reflected in the eyes of our fellow worshipers and receive the grace of His love. Daily Devotional Reading Matthew Matthew Matthew Daniel Nehemiah Esther Job Benefits of gratitude 24:29-51 25:1-30 25:31-46 9:1-27 8:1-18 Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society 9:20-10:3 42:1-17 ©2021, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com us more aware of re- self-sufficient, and it’s sources and people who not our own goodness Area Church Directory can help us; greatly in- that provides our needs. creasing the likelihood The humble person of successfully navigat- knows that life with its First Baptist Church Canute Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist ing hard circumstances. ups-and-downs is a gift Here are some charac- for which to be grateful, Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist teristics of people who not a right to be claimed. 115 W. 5th St., Erick 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City cultivate the gratitude Grateful people express Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 habit: their appreciation to oth- Grateful people rec- ers, specifically and of- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via ognize death, loss and ten. Saying “thank you” 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic Methodist physical limitations, but strengthens relationships 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints United Methodist don’t focus on them. and brightens the lives Jimmy Blanken, Min. Acknowledging difficul- 914 N. 5th St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk of others. Noticing out 580-928-2385 City ties as an inevitable part loud when people help First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 of life helps increases us encourages closeness 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. Dixie Yoder gratitude for the “easier” and positive interaction. 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic life we enjoy between Criticism and complain- Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist How often do we no- painful events. ing drives people away. Specific “thank-yous” 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick tice sunlight glimmer- Grateful people take Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 ing on the leaves as we time to appreciate the are important! For ex- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City walk into work, or think details of life: enjoy- ample: “I appreciate that 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist to say “thank you” for ing how baking bread you noticed I was tired Mark Little, Min. Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre strong legs, good vision, and roses smell, and the and made me a snack.” 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-928-2146 and arms we can use shine of a newly polished Grateful people look Baptist 580-243-0066 Nazarene to hug those we love? car. Daily expression of for things to appreci- Jeff McDowell How often do we say gratitude for the good- ate, even when life-ex- Great Plains Baptist Assn. perience is difficult. In First Church of The Nazarene “thank you” for family ness of God intention- 1902 Watts St., Sayre difficult circumstances, Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City and friends? ally acknowledges the 580-928-2585 580-225-2026 1 S. Walnut, Erick Gratitude and appre- gift of eternal life that gratitude becomes a way 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor ciation are gauges that may be taken for granted of thinking about life Bible Baptist Church measure our enjoyment by believers who have that helps turn disaster 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal 580-225-5344 First Christian Church of life. They are like heard repeatedly about into a stepping stone. (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple spotlights that highlight the grace of God. Medi- For example, we can 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City things we sometimes tating on good experi- choose gratitude for the Central Missionary Baptist Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors fiancé who courageous- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 take for granted: clean ences helps “stick” them water, good health, re- into our minds. It can be ly ended a troubled rela- 580-225-0212 Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La helpful to briefly imag- First Christian lationships and enough tionship, or for the boss 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena food to eat. ine what life would be who terminated our job, Eastside Baptist 600 W. Main, Elk City 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Life in a sin-broken like without them. For forcing us to accept new, Pastor, Jose Reyes world inevitably in- example, having spent challenging growth op- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 much of my childhood portunities. Chris Carlisle, Min. volves disappointment Church of Christ Presbyterian and suffering. A grate- without indoor plumb- An attitude of gratitude Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City ful, appreciative atti- ing and certainly no air does not mean pretend- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian tude doesn’t guarantee conditioning, I often de- ing everything is always 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City fine, and it’s not limited Gantt Carter, Min. a life free from difficul- liberately express grati- 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 ties. We may still face tude for cool air when I to Thanksgiving Season! First Baptist Church of Christ broken relationships, enter my home. Rather, it’s a year-round 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Erick Non-Denominational job loss or sickness and Grateful people receive application of our God- 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 death. In those times, we good things in life as given courage and deter- The Way Church have to decide whether gifts, not their birthright. mination to the transfor- First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City to respond with worry Entitlement—the atti- mation of obstacles into 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Meets at Pioneer & Bell and dread or turn up the tude that people “owe us opportunities. 580-225-5295 Elk City Community “gratitude volume”. because we’re so very Infinite Grace Minis- 580-526-3375 Jason Klechner, Min. 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City Gratitude maximizes special”—is the oppo- tries teaches how to be Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 appreciation of good site of appreciation. The free from anger and un- First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue times. Consistently antidote to entitlement is forgiveness by focus- 580-225-4395 Gateway 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City choosing gratitude es- recognizing we did not ing on the wisdom and 580-928-5518 tablishes a gratitude create ourselves, God knowledge of God’s Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 habit. Gratitude makes did! We’ve never been Word. By praying and 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. First Hispanic Baptist 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God The Link 580-225-7901 200 S. Main, Elk City Church of God Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City Trinity Fellowship Call today to support 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses the church page! Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah’s Witnesses Christ Ministiries 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-225-3000 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 One Church 120 N. Main, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Wit- 580-210-8881 ness Brannan Duncan, Min. 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Lutheran Prairie View Baptist I-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 580-225-2266