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January 18, 2023 ‘The Elk City News - 5 Walmart al, k Ele. Kb Cooperatives 18920 £ 1170 Ra 210 Regional Drive. Devotional 590.226.5366 CooperatiY® —_www.nfecoop.com 580-225-3003 AS THE SNOW FALLS SSS /NAPA| Great Plains Bank Eth Cr SEEE-FIDZICS gebartok.core 716 W 3rd St Elk City 580-225 442 Learning To See The Words We Hear that while we were still sin- Normal sight and hearing ners Christ died for Phota et: bigstodphotorEgenilind link the word “dog” with the tangible object at such oO: a freezing winter morning there’s a possibility that we Jesus clearly stated that our might awaken to snow softly falling and the weatherman a young age, we aren't con- love for others identifies us calling for a deep accumulation. Cancellations abound; children sciously aware of making as His disciples (John 13:35). cheer as their parents groan. Though some of us look forward to the connection. We might When we have received God’s days like this, they are a source of inconvenience for many. Snowy wrongly assume that as soon love through salvation, Ro- weather can add to our stress, yet, when we are “snowed in” we as John could see the object have an opportunity for togetherness that we otherwise wouldn’t. or hear the sound, he would mans 12:9-20, Romans 13:10 We can enjoy the break from life’s pace and give thanks to God for automatically say the right and 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 give the beauty of His earth. word. But that association us practical ways to make Daily Bible Readings between sound and object has that love visible and tangible Matthew Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Dixie Yoder to be learned and learned cor- to others: 19:13-30 3:1-26 4:1-22 4:23-37 51-16 5117-42 61-15 rectly. There are many syn- Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Dr. Dixie, Jesus said His dis- onyms for dog—some vulgar: Be affectionate to family, and ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com ciples will be known by love, some like “cur” can carry a faithful in your marriage but that doesn't seem tangible meaning that has nothing to Be diligent: get to work on Area Church Directory to me. I’ve heard the words do with dogs at all! If John time, and work hard, even all my life. How do T MAKE learns only slang, his ability when no one is watching. Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist IT REAL? to understand and communi- 580-471-3688 Be patient when life is tough; Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown cate will be greatly hindered. 115 W. Sth St., Brick Seventh-Day Adventist Love is a language most clear- never stop praying. Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd,, Elk City Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 ly spoken by actions. But the Christians often wrongly as- Share what you have when 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via Christian “love language” sume that as soon as we are you see a need. Assembly of God we've heard, said or mem- born into God's family and 7th and Locust St., Sayre Be hospitable; rejoice with 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints United Methodist orized is not automatically learn the spoken language of the joyful, and empathize Jimmy Blanken, Min. 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk accompanied by the actions love, we will automatically 914 N. Sth St., Sayre First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 City needed to make it visible and make it visible to others. But with those who hurt. 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rey. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 real to others. Learning to the active language of love— Be kind to those who are rude 580-225-1167 Scott Rodgers, Rev. show love through behavior connecting the words with to you. Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist is like learning an additional behavior—isn’t automatic; it Stop insisting that you're al- Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick language. has to be learned, and learned Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 ways right. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City correctly. Our —_churchy Don't try to get even with 580-225-7742 United Methodist I read a medical account of “slang” about God often Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre a man named John, who lost greatly hinders our ability to those who hurt you, God says 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-928-2146 his sight before his second understand and communicate He will take care of it. 580-243-0066 Nazarene Be gracious to your neigh- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell birthday. At age 40, a corne- the Truth, 1902 Watts St., Sayre First Church of The Nazarene al implant partially restored bors. 580-928-2585 Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City Just as John had to learn to 18. Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 his vision, so he could see ob- Refuse boastful, envious, im- 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor jects he had only heard about. I recognize the sound “dog” as patient behavior. Bible Baptist Church 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal While he was excited about a literal object with a clear- Choose not to be offended, 580-225-5344 First Christian Church his ability to see, John’s new ly defined shape, Christians (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple vision caused confu n as have to learn that the word and stop keeping a record of Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City wrongs. 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors he began the difficult task of “love” takes on specific, lit- 580-225-0212 attaching the words he knew eral forms. The spoken love This is visible love that First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La by sound—i of God for us became visi- matches the words God Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City the object he could now see. ble as a real baby who grew speaks. 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Pastor, Jose Reyes Because he had never known up to live a real earthly life. Dr. Dixie teaches about the Chris Carlisle, Min. 580-799-2964 the “language” of sight, he As an adult, Jesus died on a Infinite Grace, love and mer- Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Presbyterian spent many months of hard touchable cross, and burst Bairview Baptist 580-225-0718, First Presbyterian work making the connection out of a real tomb, pushing cy of God, Call 580-774- 312 8. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 between sound and sight, He aside a tangible, heavy stone. 2884 for more information on Church of Christ had to learn to see the words (Romans 5:8-10) “But God classes and personal appoint- First Baptist Erick Non-Denominational he had heard for many years. proves His own love for us in ments. 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 580-225-7951 ‘The Way Church First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Meets at Pioneer & Bell 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick 580-225-5295 Elk City Community 580-526-3375 120 S, Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jefferson 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma. First Baptist 580-225-4395 Gateway §80-225-2166 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God ‘The Link 580-225-7901 Church of God 200 S. Main, Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. Ist, Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-0227 Trinity Fellowship Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre 580-225-2938 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses 4121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Company PLLC 1000 N,3 Main, Elk City| ne Box 2579,Ek iy, OK 73648 - Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries 804 W. 6th St., Elk City ‘center AcE 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 ma estern jahoma One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Edk City « Vici « Cordell « Geary » Weatherford «Woodward 120 N. Main, Elk City Witness 201 E. Bre 580-210-8881 Phone: 580-2: Brannan Duncan, Min, 627 E. 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