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February 23, 2022 5 Call today to support the church page! Devotional 580-225-3000 FORGET SOMETHING? Bigstockphoto I n our busy world, it is difficult, if not impossible, to remember everything. Our brains are usually in overload mode and just simply short circuit! That is why we must keep the most important things…those that we cannot do without…first and foremost in our minds. Remember God first, for all the world’s successes cannot bring you happiness without God’s peace within you. Won’t you carry God with you? Worship Him each week and learn about the important place He occupies in your life. You’ll be glad that you didn’t forget Him! Daily Bible Reading Colossians Colossians Colossians Colossians Colossians Colossians Leviticus Discouragement: Failure of Fear 1:24-29 2:1-19 2:20-3:4 3:5-17 3:18-4:1 4:2-18 19:1-18 Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ©2022 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com even of life.” Winston Churchill had to And yet, he went on to say repeat 6th grade because he Area Church Directory why they—and we—can ac- did not complete the tests Seventh-Day Adventist tively resist discouragement. that were required for pro- First Baptist Church Canute (1 Corinthians 15:57-58; motion. Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist Galatians 6:9-10 The Mes- Babe Ruth struck out 1,300 Pastor Martin Brown 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City sage): “…in a single victori- Assembly of God 580-472-3472 times, a major league record. 115 W. 5th St., Erick ous stroke of Life, sin, guilt Retrop Baptist Church Pastor Wes Via Michael Jordan was cut from Pastor: Gary Griffin and death are gone. This gift Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 Methodist his high school basketball is from Jesus Christ. Thank Assembly of God 580-303-0791 team. United Methodist God! 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Country Club Blvd, Elk City it seems that we are con- ing with the community of God’s own determination, 580-243-0066 First Church of The Nazarene stantly surrounded by the faith.” enthusiasm and power, we Jeff McDowell 816 W. 6th St., Elk City Discouragement-fear is neu- Great Plains Baptist Assn. 580-225-2026 disappointment of failure? “chip away” at difficulties, 1902 Watts St., Sayre Many believers feel hopeless tralized when we choose Christian Church Robert Barkely, Pastor and little-by-little, our lives 580-928-2585 and just wish Jesus would to think in agreement with become a beautiful master- 1 S. Walnut, Erick Pentecostal come back quickly and get us God’s Word; recognizing that Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 piece, visible evidence of Grace Temple “out of the mess.” nothing worthwhile ever 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City happens without determi- God’s enthusiasm, grace and First Christian Church Many things can hinder us 580-225-5344 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors nation and endurance—two power. We will harvest the (Diciples of Christ) from living with the enthu- 1500 N. Randall, Elk City siasm that God desires for gifts provided abundantly to good crop of success at the Central Missionary Baptist Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La right time if we don’t quit. 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 us. There are opportunities, God’s children. Even Jesus Pena had to grit His teeth, and Paul said. “Not that I am al- 580-225-0212 600 W. Main, Elk City all-day-every-day, to become First Christian discouraged, even while do- walk with resolute, steadfast ready perfect, but I press on 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pastor, Jose Reyes Eastside Baptist 580-799-2964 ing the right thing. determination to Jerusalem to make it my own, because 580-928-3639 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Discouragement paralyzes to face crucifixion. (Isaiah Christ Jesus has made me 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Presbyterian because it opposes faith in 50:7; Luke 9:51) His own…this one thing I Chris Carlisle, Min. Church of Christ First Presbyterian God. Discouragement says, Every person alive has daily do: forgetting what lies be- 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City opportunity to be discour- Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City “It can’t be done.” But that’s hind and straining forward 580-225-0718 580-225-3130 opposite of faith that says, aged. Some examples: to what lies ahead, I press on 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. “It can be done! Nothing is Einstein was 4 years old be- toward the goal for the prize Non-Denominational impossible with God. God fore he could speak. of the upward call of God in Church of Christ Isaac Newton did poorly in First Baptist The Way Church promises I can do all things Christ Jesus.” Philippians Erick 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City in His strength.” grade school and was consid- Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 Second Corinthians 1:8 de- ered “unpromising.” teaches freedom and abun- Church of Christ Elk City Elk City Community scribes a situation so stress- A teacher told Thomas Edi- First Baptist dant living by focusing on Meets at Pioneer & Bell 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City ful that Paul and Timothy son he was too stupid to 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick 580-225-1184 literally didn’t know if they learn anything, and should the limitless love and mercy 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 would survive. “We don’t choose a profession where he of God. Jason Klechner, Min. 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