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March 8, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 gepes = | Walmart >,<|| A CHILD’S EYES i oe a Fs 2 geyre, OK 210 Regional Drive. re 580-225-3003 SSS /NAPA| Great Plains Bank -Ethe City SEEE-FIDZICS gebartok.core 716 W 3rd St Elk City 580-225 442 Sit In The Safe-Room Or Perch On The Porch? Others may stand in the Persistent lack of self-control “front yard” of their lives, has no place in the life of an - recording and replaying the L&= and trust shine through the eyes ofa child. The hearts of adult who has received salva- children are alert and ready to absorb the teachings of our “video memory” of the hurt; or defying the emotional tion in Christ. Heavenly Father. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way storm. In their determination he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” We not to give in, they constantly Emotions always follow can share our faith in God and help our children learn about express their hurt, rage and thoughts. Therefore, emo- the teachings of their religious heritage by attending our chosen frustration to anyone who tions can be controlled by house of worship each week. The doors to a loving faith are comes near, We call them controlling our thought life in “dumpers”. ‘These men and always open to God’s children. women, because of the obvi- the power of the Holy Spirit. When behavior, choices and Daily Bible Readings ous lack of emotional control, are often labeled with some words are controlled by out- Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Dixie Yoder form of emotional ‘disorder’. of-control emotions, disaster 54 55 56 57 59 61 62 is inevitable. Our owner's Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org “Dr. Dixie, my husband yells Many believers fall into these ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com when he says T ‘make him two categories, because we're manual, the Bible, explains mad’, He says, “I can’t help often unaware that we who the connection between the Area Church Directory what I say. That’s just how have been saved by Jesus have brain, emotions and mouth I feel!” I react differently. I a third option. Jesus lives and indicates clearly that be- First Baptist Church Canute stop talking because I don’t with us, all the time, and He Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisi want to say something I'll be cause we are created in the Pastor Martin Brown understands storms! Rather likeness of Almighty God, Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist sorry for. Then he becomes than stuffing and becoming a 115 W. Sth St., Brick 11375 N. 1990 Rd,, Elk City more angry because he says walking “garbage can” or in- we can act differently than Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 I'm ignoring him, We need stead of spewing our rubbish we feel: 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via a better way to manage emo- ‘out on others, we can give our Assembly of God tional extremes! 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic emotional storms to Jesus. “A self-confident fool utters 580-928-4296 United Methodist Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk ‘Tornado season 2023 in west- Unloading our garbage into all his anger, but a wise man 914 N. Sth St., Sayre City ern Oklahoma is just begin- His bottomless dumpster, we holds it back and stills it.... First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rey. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 ning. Most would agree that listen quietly while He reas- when I was a child, I talked, 580-225-1167 Scott Rodgers, Rev. emotions and tornados have sures us of His love and un- thought, and reasoned like a Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic some similarities! Okies re- limited power to protect and child; now that I have grown 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick act to tornado warnings in provide for us. Emotions that up, I am done with childish Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 several ways. Some hide in would otherwise swing con- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 580-225-7742 Christian the deepest, strongest safe- stantly from low to high will ways and T have put them Nat Hicks United Methodist 802 N. 4th St., Sayre « 580-928-2146 room until the last raindrop become increasingly stable. asid for I can do all things Antioch Christian 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun Scho AM/Worship:10:45 falls; others stand in the front Many so-called medical dis- through Christ Who pours 580-243-0066 Nazarene yard with a video camera un- orders are emotions raging His strength into me. Jeff McDowell til the wind becomes so vio- out of control in response (Proverbs 29:11; 1 Corinthi- Great Plains Baptist Assn. First Church of The Nazarene 1902 Watts St., Sayre 816 W. 6th St., Elk City lent standing is impossible, to Biblically wrong think- ans. 13: ; Philippians 4:13 580-928-2585 Christian Church 580-225-2026 defiantly determined not to ing. Renewing the mind ac- 18. Walnut, Brick 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor submit to the brutality of the cording to God’s word is the Amplified) Bible Baptist Church Pentecostal I approaching tornado. only way to enjoy permanent, 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-5344 Grace Temple good changes in emotions, SAVE THE DATE for the up- (Diciples of Christ) ‘There are similar reactions choices and behavior. Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City coming celebration and fund- 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors to the profound emotional raising dinner at Sorelle Event 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City hurt and disappointment ex- ‘There are some physical 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La perienced in the “storm” of conditions that can make Center near Thomas, March 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena 23! Our speaker is Malcolm Eastside Baptist betrayal, abandonment or controlling emotions more 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes tragedy. Some bury their difficult, including thyroid, Smith, a Bible scholar known 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 hurt or anger in the deepest, blood sugar and hormone world-wide for his insightful Chris Carlisle, Min. strongest “safe-room” they imbalances, and it may be Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Presbyterian teachings on the love of God Fairview Baptist First Presbyterian can find inside themselves. necessary to address these and the Father’s heart. Call 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718, 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City We call them “stuffers”; peo- medically. But even then, by 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 580-225-3130 ple who appear, for a time, to God's strength in us, we can 580-774-2884 for more infor~ mation or visit infinitegrace. First Baptist Church of Christ be controlling their emotions. choose to restrain outbursts Erick Non-Denominational of selfish temper and words. com to reserve your seat. 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 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City one: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472. 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 mn estern lahoma One Church 120 N. Main, Elk City Hk City « Vici « Cordell « Geary « Weatherford »Woodward Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 Witness Phone: 580-225-3434 * Fax: 580-22: S686) Brannan Duncan, Min, 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Come First” Prairie View Baptist Hours of Operation: ear IC Lobby: 2:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Deive-Thaw: Ode = 5:00pm (Monday Friday) 580-225-2844 DiivecTIana :Oflam -12:(hnm (Satury) 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! 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