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February 8, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 k Ele. ¥ Ro tarhnne Cooperatives 18920 £ 1170 Ra Walmart al, Sayre, OK 210 Regional Drive. 580-928-3366 Cooperativ® www.nfecoop.com 580-225-3003 SSS /NAPA| Great Plains Bank Fie Cily- 716 W 3rd St Elk City 580-225 442 Death By Worry itation, we can quickly talk Practice living in the present. ourselves into terrible de- Worry feeds on the past and struction and failure. Here's projects into the future. We an example: can’t change the past, and A man employed as a restau- we don’t know the future, so rant janitor went into the that focus is irrelevant. Let’s walk-in freezer to sweep the fill the 2,922,920 minutes floor after closing hours. The (6 years) with meditation door accidentally shut and on God’s great goodness; locked behind him. He shout- ed for help, but all employees choosing to trust Him. ‘This were gone. He desperately is a moment-by-moment pro- tried—and failed—to break cess that must be practiced Dixie Yoder through the door, He col- throughout our lifetime. lapsed in exhaustion, feeling “Whatif” thoughts are al- In a recent British survey, increasing cold. Weakness participants revealed an aver- crept over him, and he wrote ways the beginning of worry. age of one hour and SO min- onthe wall, “I'm so weak! 'm Replace them with “even-if” Area Church Directory utes daily spent fretting—a freezing to death. I believe thoughts that are the begin- total of almost 13 hours these may be my last words.” ning of endurance. David First Baptist Church Canute each week, accumulating The next morning, an em- Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisi 676 hours annually. Allow- said, “Even ifI walk through Pastor Martin Brown ployee opened the freezer Assembly of God ing for no worry the first five and found him dead. The sad the valley of the shadow of 115 W. Sth St., Brick Seventh-Day Adventist childhood years, that equals death, I will not fear evil, for Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd,, Elk City part was that the freezing ap- Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 49,348 hours or 5.6 years of paratus had malfunctioned ‘You are with me. (Psalm 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via worry over a 78-year lifetime. the day before, and although Assembly of God ‘The survey found that 84% of 23:4) 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic the freezer was cold, the 580-928-4296 United Methodist survey takers lost significant temperature was well above Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints Worry is fearing or reverenc- 914 N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk sleep through worry. freezing, and couldn't cause City death. ‘The janitor, unaware ing the wrong thing. As our First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 Rey. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 reverent attention is God-fo- 2701S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. Most common worries men- of the malfunction, firmly 580-225-1167 tioned: money, being late, believed that because he was cused, the earthly things that Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic cancer, getting fat, family trapped in a freezer, he would 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist terrify and intimidate shrink 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick health and safety and not liv- naturally freeze to death, He Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 in contrast to His great love, Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City ing life fully. Ironically, wor- felt cold and became weak- 580-225-7742 ry doesn't earn needed mon- er; he literally worried and power and merciful lov- Christian United Methodist ing-kindness. Nat Hicks 802 N. 4th St., Sayre « 580-928-2146 ey; worry encourages cancer thought himself into death, Antioch Christian Sun Scho AM/Worship:10:45 and worry drives obesity 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 Nazarene when worried people turn to Worriers aren't born; they SAVE THE DATE for the up- Jeff McDowell food for comfort. In every are trained. No baby or tod- Great Plains Baptist Assn. First Church of The Nazarene coming celebration and fund- 1902 Watts St., Sayre 816 W. 6th St., Elk City way, worry short-circuits a dler worries about his food 580-928-2585 Christian Church full and joyful life. Many be- source! By grade-school, raising dinner at Sorelle Event 18. Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor I lieve they “can’t stop worry- many have learned to worry Center near Thomas, March Bible Baptist Church Pentecostal ing” and are “born worriers”. by listening to mom and dad. 23! Our speaker is Malcolm 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-5344 Grace Temple However, worry is chosen as The good news is, because Smith, a Bible scholar known (Diciples of Christ) worriers increase their “wor- worry is learned behavior, it 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City world-wide for his insight- Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors ry supply” by listening to all can be unlearned! ‘Trying to ful teachings on the love of 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City that’s wrong with the world, stop worrying chemically by 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La largely filtered and reported medicating the brain is far God and the Father’s heart. 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena Call 580-774-2884 for more Eastside Baptist through people and systems less effective long-term than 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes that don’t acknowledge God; learning to stop worrying information and to reserve 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 and meditating on what they Biblically through a renewed your seat. Donate securely Chris Carlisle, Min. believe is hopeles mind. Church of Christ Presbyterian to Infinite Grace Ministries Bairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City First Presbyterian 312 8. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718, Thoughts and words are Here are some ways to begin through our free phone app. Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City To download, search Ask 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 amazingly powerful. to change the worry habit Church of Christ ‘Through worry, which is neg- Biblically: Dr. Dixie in the App Store or First Baptist Erick Non-Denominational ative imagination and med- Google Play Store. 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 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Elk City Community Jason Klechner, Min. 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jefferson First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue Etk City, Oklahoma: 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Gateway 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City §80-225-2166 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 Company PLLC 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries cette Heertiok P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 one: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472. 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 estern lahoma One Church 120 N. Main, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Woodward 580-210-8881 Witness Brannan Duncan, Min, 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist ear IC Lobby: 9:00am = 3:00pm (Monday - Prkday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Deive-Thaw: Oden - 5:00pen (Monday~ Friday) 580-225-2844 DiivecTIana Okan «124m (Saturniy) 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! Your Hosts: The Phillis Family 2009 South Main Street 580-225-3000 Elk City * 580-243-1200 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer