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May 10, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 a xh wy Xe Touchstone Energy” Walmart al, 7\~- MOM 18920 E 1170 Rd Sayre, OK 210 Regional Drive. 580-928-3366 Cooperativ® www.nfecoop.com 580-225-3003 /NAPA\ Great Plains Bank Et Clty AUTO PARTS 716 W 3rd St, Elk City SEE.FIDLZIOS grbarkok.core 580-225-3442 CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES Photo Celt: BAZAPreduction mom plays many roles with little rehearsal. With her babies she is life itself, the softness of her loving arms only ery option, They engage in ficial. more comparisons, both be- God established the privilege a heartbeat away. With young children she’s a queen, providing fore and after their selection. of choice in Eden through the shelter, ready to erase the pain of hurt feelings or a skinned knee. Since no one can realistically Tree of Knowledge of Good During the teen years, mom sometimes feels like the enemy; a investigate every alternative, and Evil. We only reach the few years later she’s the world’s greatest counselor again. Finally, decision-making becomes full capacity of our God-giv- more frustrating and disap- en human design by making when we launch a life of our own, mom is there to be our guide as pointing as options increase. we begin jobs and raise our own families. Life comes full circles Too many choices raise significant life choices. When give thanks to God today for your mom! expectations and deepen we depend so heavily on eter- depression levels when ex- nally insignificant choices Daily Bible Readings pectations can’t be met. De- about cars, clothes, sports, termined Maximizers were paper towels and cell-phones Galatians Galatians Galatians Galatians Galatians Galatians Galatians found to be the least happy to make life meaningful, we 11-24 21-21 3:1-14 3:15-4:7 4: 31 5:1-26 61-18 with the result of their ef- leave no time or energy for Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Dixie Yoder forts; expressing little plea- the truly significant spiritual ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com sure when decisions were and relationship choices that The ability to make genu- proven to be good, and great produce human maturity ine choices is part of our dissatisfaction when they and stability. Area Church Directory God-likeness. Choice was a found a “better deal” after gift from God, in Eden, not their selection. In many ways, we worship Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventis from those who insist we The second group, Satis- the gift of choice rather than 580-471-3688 have the right to choose cars ficers, stopped looking when God, Who gave the gift. But Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown 115 W. Sth St., Brick Seventh-Day Adventist to gender and everything they chose the item that when we receive salvation Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City between. But unlimited, un- met the need. Schwartz's and mature in understand- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 wise choices are exhausting research shows they enjoyed ing God’s way of being, greed Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via and produce bondage rather the results of their decisions and selfishness diminish. 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic than freedom and content- more, spending significantly ‘The desperate need for more 580-928-4296 ment. less time brooding afterward things and greater variety is Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints United Methodist We generally assume that the than Maximizers. 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk. systematically reduced as we 580-928-2385 City increased options provided However, both Maximiz- are fulfilled in our relation- First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 by American prosperity, al- ers and Satificers face ad- 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. lowing us to choose exactly aptation: becoming accus- ship with Jesus. 580-225-1167 “If anyone...doesn’t agree Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic what we want, will always tomed to new things and 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist guarantee greater happiness. relationships. For example, with the sound teaching of 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick a consumer agonizes over our Lord Jesus Christ that Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 ‘The surprising reality is that Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City too many options actually which vehicle to buy, final- promotes Godliness, he is 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist create greater distress. ly choosing an expensive conceited, understanding Nat Hicks 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 Recent research reveals that SUV. He drives it, trying to nothing...filled with envy, Antioch Christian 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 increased choice and wealth forget other options, but fa- quarreling, slanders, evil have decreased the overall miliarity and depreciation suspicions, and constant dis- 580-243-0066 Nazarene Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell spiritual and emotional well- soon tarnish the entire ex- agreement. But Godliness First Church of The Nazarene being of westernized, afflu- perience. He regrets what with contentment is a great 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City ent cultures. ‘The U.S. Gross he didn’t choose, and is dis- 580-928-2585 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 National Product increased appointed by what he did gain. We brought nothing Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor steadily over the past several choose. into the world, and we can Pentecostal 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City decades, but people describ- Our lives are crowded with take nothing out. But if we First Christian Church Grace Temple ing themselves as “very hap- too many leisure and work have food and clothing, we 580-225-5344 iciples of Christ) Central Missionary Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City py,” declined steadily during alternatives; consumer will be content with these. (1 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors that time. More Americans choices; and too much in- Timothy 6:6-8) 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City than ever are being diag- formation. We make today's Biblical Guidance counsel- 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La nosed with some form of de- choices by comparing our ing from Infinite Grace Min- Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena pression. current options with what istries offers life-changing 421N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City Barry Schwartz, writing we hoped for in yesterday's teaching, Learn how know- 580-225-0742 Pastor, Jose Reyes Church of Christ 580-799-2964 for The Scientific America, choices. But even when we Chase Brower, Min. examined responses from get what we say we want, we ing the eternal love of God Church of Christ two groups who answered discover that the newer, big- changes our choices. Call Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City First Presbyterian questions evaluating their ger, faster things, and new 580-774-2884 for more in- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City satisfaction level in decision relationships, don’t satisfy. formation and to schedule 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 making. Maximizers are Our deep human needs can- your personal appointment Church of Christ determined to examine ev- not be satisfied by the super- today. First Baptist Brick Non-Denominational 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 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Elk City Community Jason Klechner, Min. 120 $. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jetferson First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma. 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Gateway 580-928-5518 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 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 ; ‘ ln Kellye L. Fuchs CPA 580-225-7901 Church of God 200 S. Main, Elk City Pamela J. Muncreif CPA. Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City Trinity Fellowship Pls 580-225-0227 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Christ Ministiries Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC 9 wan, Ect P.O, Box2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 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., Ell City 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 200 East Broadway, Elk City Witness 580-210-8881 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 580-225-2844 Dire Thr: 0A 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! Your Hosts: The Phillips Family 2009 South Main Street 580-225-3000 Elk City * 580-243-1200 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer