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October 5, 2022 The Elk City News - 5 Call today to support Devotional the church page! 580-225-3000 A LIGHT FOR OUR PATH Yow Auto Supply 221 South Jetterson Elk City, Oklahoma 580-225-2166 P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Pamela J. Muncreif CPA Office: 580.225.8877 Fax: $80.225.1183 [ed ise Vea Company PLLC as ain, Enciy 716 W ard St, elke City Photo Credence OKLAHOMA Wee it’s dark outside, the light on the lamppost illuminates the path and guides us to our front door. At times, we enter mine | Great Plains Bank dark periods in our lives and can’t see the way — we need some Randy Dupree, LUTCF Et Cily- enlightenment. Psalm 119:105 says, “God’s Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” How can we walk in the light of God’s ee oes rae ae SEBAGDL205 Word? Visit His house and learn about His Word; the light of the 503 West 3rd, Elk City Gb core Lord will guide us through the darkness. 580-2225-3330 - Daily Bible Reading Obadiah Nahum Nahum Nahum — Habakkuk = Habakkuk ~~ Habakkuk 1-21 qv 15 21-13 3:1-19 11-17 20 31-419 Identical Twins Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ©2022 Keister-Wiliams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com increasing understanding of carefully taught that because the impact of habitat on life God is our Father, we are Area Chur irectory experience. Choices made also holy and righteous in Seventh-Day Adventis from the environment sur- our spiritual DNA. Conse- Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist rounding us impacts our life quently, we make emotional 580-471-3688 Pastor Martin Brown 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City experience at least as much as choices out of our physical Assembly of God 580-472-3472 our knowledge of our DNA. DNA and environment. Be- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church Pastor Wes Via Since our spiritual concep- lieving that we're still sinners Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 tion and rebirth, our spiritu- because we sin makes it feel Assembly of God 580-303-0791 United Methodist al DNA is identical to Jesus. impossible to change sinful 7th and Locust St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk He eternally infused us with behavior. How deeply and 580-928-4296 Queen ofAll Saints City His righteousness, holiness often we personally meditate Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914 N. Sth St., Sayre 580-225-0262 and perfection at salvation. on the truth that we're identi- 580-928-2385 Scott Rodgers, Rev. First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover Greater understanding of cal to Christ determines how 2701 S. Randall , Elk City United Methodist Dixie Yoder our spiritual DNA increases like Him we become in our 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick our confidence that the DNA behavior. Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-526-3949 John the Apostle really knew shared with Jesus is power- Satan is our enemy, constant- 580-225-0066 the love of Jesus, and de- fully capable of overriding ly slipping unworthy, worth- Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist scribes a believer's exact the influence of sinful envi- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 802 N. 4th St., Sayre less thoughts and feelings 580-225-7742 Christian 580-928-2146 likeness to Christ in a letter ronment. How we respond to so we'll continue to. make Nat Hicks to the churches he pastored. life from our understanding Antioch Christian Nazarene unworthy, worthless choices. 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City About salvation he says, “In of our spiritual DNA, greatly Because our spiritual DNA 580-243-0066 First Church of The Nazarene union with Christ, love is impacts our spiritual life ex- is identical to Jesus, we can Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 816 W. 6th St., Elk City brought to completion...so perience. 580-225-2026 shout, “I am God’s (son) or 1902 Watts St., Sayre Robert Barkely, Pastor that we may have confidence Genetics factor into physical (daughter), and I don’t have 580-928-2585 Christian Church for the day of judgment. We characteristics and behay- 1S. Walnut, Erick Pentecostal to listen to the devil’s lie any- Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 can face Him with assurance ior, but environment greatly more!” 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Grace Temple and boldness, because as influences how our genetics Jesus was born a helpless 601 W. 20th St, Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church (Diciples of Christ) Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors He is, so are we also in this are expressed. For example, baby who, like us, was un- world,” (1 John 4:17) We are identical twins may differ in aware of His own existence Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La like Jesus, without ever be- size because of differing pla- at first. Luke 2:52 tells us 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pena coming Him. cental connections or diet af- that Jesus grew in physical 580-225-0212 First Christian 600 W. Main, Elk City Since we are identical to ter they’re born. All believers stature, knowledge and un- 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pastor, Jose Reyes Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 580-799-2964 Jesus, why do we differ so are physically and spiritually derstanding. He was not born 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City much in thought and behav- identical to Jesus. But how knowing He was God’s Son, 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Presbyterian ior? We find answers in twin we “eat” spiritually and how destined to die for the world’s Chris Carlisle, Min. Church of Christ First Presbyterian studies; those identically we're trained intellectually sin. He had to grow up in un- 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City Fairview Baptist 580-225-3130 formed from one egg; split and emotionally has a crucial derstanding His eternal DNA. 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 at conception. They share impact on growth, and how “For all who are led by the 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. Non-Denominational common genes, but environ- we express our “salvation Spirit of God are sons of Church of Christ mental differences increase DNA’ in lifestyle choices. God. The Spirit Himself tes- First Baptist Erick ‘The Way Church 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City as they age; making them Jesus, fully human exactly as tifies together with our own 580-225-7951. 580-526-3397 an excellent source to gain we are (Hebrews 2:17-18), spirit, assuring us that we Church of Christ Elk City Elk City Community understanding of how genes lived His earthly life without are children of God...there- First Baptist Meets at Pioneer & Bell 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City and environment contribute ever choosing sin. At twelve, fore be imitators of God, as 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick 580-225-1184 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 to certain traits, behaviors Jesus declared His intent to well-beloved children imitate Jason Klechner, Min. and diseases. For example, “be about His Father’s busi- their father.” Romans 8:14,16 Northeast Church of Christ Gateway 616 N. Locust Avenue 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City if both twins have the same ness.” He understood His Ephesians First Baptist 580-225-4395, 580-225-1184 disease, researchers examine spiritual DNA. He knew that To learn more about who you 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Curtis Newton, Min, shared genetics. When only He is holy and righteous be- are in Christ and how your 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ one is sick, differences in cause God is His Father. new DNA changes your life, 580-225-3052 ‘The Link First Hispanic Baptist 200 S. Main, Elk City environment are examined, Overall, believers aren’t call 580-774-2884. 919 W. 8th St., Blk City Church of God 580-225-7901, Church of God Trinity Fellowship 501 W. 1st, Elk City Sayre Main Street Baptist 580-225-0227 580-928-2345 Call today to support Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 Joe Thompson, Min. Christ Ministiries the church page! Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah’s Witnesses 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses 580-225-3000 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 580-928-9330 One Church 120 N. Main, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's J TERRY SF URNITURE Sears pa 580-210-8881 Brannan Duncan, Min. Witness 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre SHOWROOM Sears Hometown Stores 2821 W 3rd St, Elk City - 580-225-2131 Prairie View Baptist 1-40 S. 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