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March 15, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 ¥ k Ele. Ro tarhnne Cooperatives 18920 £ 1170 Ra Sayre, OK Walmart al, ENCOURAGEMENT 210 Regional Drive. 580-928-3366 Cooperativ® www.nfecoop.com 580-225-3003 /NAPA| Great Plains Bank Ete Cr AUTO PARTS 716 W 3rd St Elk City SEEE-FIDZICS gebartok.core 580-225 442 Will The Preacher Have To Lie? tion ofcivility and honor. bleak and bitter? Or will te Photo Cet stokghototemele It’s important to honor even people recall affectionately difficult family members in oO: the days that we are feeling especially happy perhaps we death so that, after the ser- that our cheerful interaction vices are over, lingering guilt with them made life bright- could challenge ourselves to share a smile with someone who and the grief of loss for a rela- er and better? The choice is needs one. Joyfulness is contagious! Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (1:11-12), “ForI long to see you, that I may impart to tionship that really never ex- ours. isted or is destroyed by hurt To be missed in a good way, you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that it, that we may be and anger, is minimized. mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Thinking ahead, what will it’s essential to view life as an Share your joy with others at your house of worship this week. our tombstone say if some- opportunity to make God’s one else chooses our epitaph? love visible and tangible to Daily Bible Readings And what will the preacher other people. Living as if Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Dixie Yoder and family members have to the focal point of life is: my 88 90 91 120 122 126 127 say about us? If listening to Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org When my dad went home to a less-than-honest evaluation rights; my comfort; my needs; ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com be with the Lord in 2022, I re- of someone else’s life makes my money; my...my. ..m! alized again the importance us uncomfortable, let’s deter- produces endless dissatisfac- Area Church Directory of a life lived well, Rich- mine now to make it possible tion, irritability and whining ard’s reputation for choosing for our families and friends First Baptist Church Canute Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist joy was well known. People to express joy over a life well resentment, Sadly then, our 580-471-3688 Pastor Martin Brown loved him and wanted to be lived when our body lies in passing will likely be viewed Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist around him because his joy 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd,, Elk City the casket. with more relief than sorrow. Pastor: Gary Griffin 580-472-3472 was contagious, genuine and T'm reminded of the man who Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 consistent. Many people, in- offered the eulogy during Ephesians 4:31-32 (Ampli- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via cluding family, expressed his father’s funeral service: a fied): Let all bitterness, in- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic man known for the misery he dignation, bad temper, resent- 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints United Methodist their love and admiration. Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914 N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Not everyone has that experi- had dealt his family. Speak- ment, quarreling and abusive City ence. Shortly after his funer- ing carefully he said, * First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 580-225-0262 or blasphemous language be 2701S. Randall , Elk City Rey. Danny Grover al, I received this email: sionally he was delightfully banished from you, along 580-225-1167 Scott Rodgers, Rev. “Dr. Dixie, I recently attend- stubborn, but mostly through Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic ed a funeral for a very diffi- the years, he was more stub- with all malice, spite and ill 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick cult relative. Everyone knew born than delightful.” Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-526-3949 will, Instead, become useful, Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover him, and could tell how the Each life is lived in that helpful and kind to one an- 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist preacher struggled to be hon- “dash” between the birth date Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre « 580-928-2146 other; be tenderhearted, com- est, while trying to be kind. and date of death. Epitaphs 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun Scho AM/Worship:10:45 But isn’t that dishonesty? give us a glimpse into the passionate and understand- 580-243-0066 Jeff McDowell Nazarene Why can’t we just come right quality of life “in the dash”: ing: forgiving one another Great Plains Baptist Assn. 1902 Watts St., Sayre First Church of The Nazarene out and say, “He was a mean “Festus: He kept all his prob- readily and freely, just as God 580-928-2585 Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City old man, and we'te relieved lems inside—where they ate in Christ forgave you. 18. Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor I that he’s gone!” He made a him alive until the day that he SAVE THE DATE for the Bible Baptist Church 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal lot of people miserable, Why died.” 580-225-5344 First Christian Church try to soften an ugly life? “Anna: The children of Israel upcoming celebration and (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City We've heard the sayin; wanted bread, and the Lord fundraising dinner at Sorelle Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors “Live your life so the preach- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City sent them manna. Mr. Wal- Event Center near Thom- 580-225-0212 Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La er won't have to lie at your lace wanted a wife, and the as, March 23! Our speaker First Christian funeral.” ‘The reality of that devil sent him Anni Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City statement comes home in a “Darcy: “She always said her is Malcolm Smith, a Bible 580-225-0742 Pastor, Jose Reyes Church of Christ new way in a situation like feet were killing her, but no- scholar known world-wide Chris Carlisle, Min. 580-799-2964 yours, body believed her.” for his insightful teachings Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Presbyterian A part of our human design Will people remember that on the love of God and the Bairview Baptist 312 8. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718, First Presbyterian that reflects our Creator is the we complained, worried, Father's heart. Call 580-774- 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City desire to show respect for hu- frowned and criticized so 580-225-3130 Church of Christ manity, even in death, This constantly that the atmo- 2884 for more information First Baptist Erick Non-Denominational respect is indeed an indica- sphere around us became and 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 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 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City jone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 ma estern lahoma One Church Hk CityVie} 120 N. Main, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 201 E. Bre 580-210-8881 Witness Phone: 580-2: Brannan Duncan, Min, 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Oy Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist ear IC Lobby: 9:00am = 3:00pm (Monday Oca - Prkday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City xy) Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Deive-Thaw: 580-225-2844 DrivecTIhn: 0 Opn (Saturday) 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