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July 19, 2023 The Elk City News - 3 teres a | |\Walmart >< SO MANY WINDOWS Sayre; OK. 210 Regional Drive. corhgeueton * Conmeet® —_ -wermemencen nem 580-225-3003 building; iestands'aea testimony to God. Ona day of worship you find uplifting prayer and Great Plains Bank magnificent music, Eth City a gathering of fellow SEE.FIDLZ2E5 worshippers sharing grbantok. COME the power of God’s Word together. In days of harsh reality, God is the ideal that gives comfort and meaning to our souls and His Forget Yesterday house is the sanctuary where we find strength for our daily climb from misinterpreting Jere- tentionally choose God's way through life. Make miah 31:34 where God says, of being well over the world’s “I will forgive their iniqui- the climb that will ty. Iwill remember their sin way, presented to us ona dai- make the difference as no more”. The word “forget” ly basis. you climb the steps to is not found in the Biblical your chosen house of definition of forgiveness. To overcome worry and anx- “Forget” is an American-En- worship every week. glish misinterpretation of iety, Jesus calls us to remem- Photo Credit istockphoto/shaziers the phrase: “remember no ber that He lives in us, and Daily Bible Readings more”. The word (OT:2142) receive His peace and rest zakar (zaw-kar’) means to Hosea Hosea Hosea Hosea Hosea Hosea Hosea be recognized; to remember; (Matthew 11:28-30) 2:2-23 35 19 6:1-7:2 8:1-14 9:1-14 9:15-10:15 by implication, to mention. Safety and security come Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org The correct understanding from acknowledging and ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder of the word is that God will not continue to bring the of- trusting God as our Ref- We live in a chemically-sat- fense up; He refuses to men- uge, Protector and Provider Area Church Directory urated culture. People take tion it or repeatedly think on (Psalm 91; Psalm 46) drugs—illegal, prescribed our transgression. It doesn’t Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist To forgive those who hurt us, 580-471-3688 and alcohol—for many rea- mean He has forgotten the Pastor Martin Brown sons, A common one is the offense; instead He remem- we must recall God's great Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist desperate attempt to forget bers it though the blood sac- gift of forgiveness on our be- 115 W. Sth Pastor: GarySt.,Griffin Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City yesterday's failures. rifice of His Son. half (Ephesians 4:32; Colos- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via A wrong belief that drives Because emotions are always sians 3:13) Assembly of God ‘7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic the misconception that we produced by what we think, if 580-928-4296 United Methodis Inited Methodist can forget is something we're we continue to call our hurts Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen ofAll Saints told repeatedly: we should and disappointments to the 3 John 2: Beloved, I pray that 914N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk you may prosper in every First Assembly of God City “forgive and forget.” Forgiv- forefront of our minds—we 580-928-2385 Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 ing and forgetting are treated focus on them, and replay way and that your body may 2701S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. as though they are conjoined them over and over again— keep well, even as your soul 580-225-1167 Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic twins; as though one guaran- our emotions continually keeps well and prospers. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist tees the other. But again and stay in turmoil. Or, if we try Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick again, people are disappoint- to bury the hurts and dis- Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 appointments through the ‘The soul is our mind, will and Pioneer and Country Chub, Elk City ed and feel like they've failed 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist because they can't forget use of chemicals or by try- emotions. The only way to be Nat Hicks 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 hurts and offenses. ing to “just forget about it,” Antioch Christian through busyness, entertain- well in our soul is to keep our 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 thoughts, choices and feel- 580-243-0066 Nazarene ‘The reason it won't work is ment and constant noise, the Jeff McDowell that our minds are not de- memory becomes a festering ings in agreement with God, Giese Hina Bogs heen: First Church of The Nazarene signed to forget! We can sore that no amount of med- sogoee Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Ell City choose to forgive; we cannot ication can heal or erase. our Designer and Creator. 18, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 forget. We've been told God Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor forgets our sin, so we're to ‘The word forgiveness means Infinite Grace Ministries 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal forget the sins of others to “release a debt”. God does 580-225-5344 First Christian Church But God isn’t forgetful! A not command us to forget, teaches Biblical truth about (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple part of God's infinite nature but to recognize the offense; God's great love toward us in 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors is omniscience—knowing acknowledging that the Christ through one-on-one 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City all things at all times with- blood of Jesus has paid for 580-225-0212 Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La out having to learn what He that transgression so we can Biblical Guidance ministry. First Christian Pena ee 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre knows. If God ever forgot choose to let it go. Only then You may now watch Dr. Dix- 600 W. Main, Elk Cit: one tiny thing, He would not is it possible to haul away 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City ie’s studies on our updated 580-225-0742 peoe28 363 Church of Christ Pastor, Stee beyes a 580-799-2964 be infinite, omniscient God. the trash of resentment, bit- Chase Brower, Min. We are created in His image, terness and revenge and re- website: www.infinitegrace. Church of C Presbyterian and even though our ability build, if not the relationship, com. Call 580-774-2884 to Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City First Presbyterian to recall things is limited, we, certainly our own joy and learn how to partner with us 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City like Him, don’t forget. freedom. through this essential min- 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 Church of Christ ‘This misunderstanding To be truly well physically istry or to make an appoint- First Baptist Brick Non-Denominational about forgiveness comes and emotionally, we must in- 11600 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. 1208, Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jetferson 616 N. Locust Avenue kk City, Oklahoma, First Baptist 580-225-4395 Gateway 580-225-2166 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, Elle City Pamela J. Muncreif CPA. Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-0227 Trinity Fellowship Office: 500.225077 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre Prarie 580-225-2938 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries Company PLLC tao x. wain Etechy P.O, Box 2579, 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., Elk City 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 200 Bast Broadway, Elk City Witness 580-210-8881 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist Monday - Friday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran mo (Monday: Friday 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elle City pen (Saturday 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! Your Hosts: The Phillios Family 2009 South Main Street 580-225-3000 Elk City * 580-243-1200 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer