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August 16, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 aa. x Touchitone ‘Cooperatives 18920 E1170 Rd Sayre, OK 580-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com yo /NAPA) Great Plains Bank -Fthe City EEE-FIDZ2E5 716 WwW 3rd St, Elk City gebankok.com Photo Cet: stedphotoaseet 580-225-3442 God Wants To Use You? cribe such egocentric, insen- cial people, that you may set ow do we maintain the control of a parent and still be a sitive behavior to God who forth the wonderful deeds... loves unselfishly and accepts of Him Who called you out of friend our child can confide in? It’s not an easy feat to stay us perfectly? True friends darkness into His marvelous balance: parents need all the help they can get. Enroll your don’t use friends! The reali- children in Sunday school, Bible school and youth groups that ty is, God has invited us into light. (1 Peter 2:9) provide wholesome and exciting activities. Enroll yourself in intimate relationship and Bible study and find your strength and wisdom through weekly partnership with Himself Paul encouraged Titus, “We worship. Share with those who have similar concerns. You can through Christ. (believers) are awaiting and work with your children while serving as an example. Worship looking for the realization Jesus stated emphatical- of our blessed hope; the glo- this week; tilt the balance in your family’s favor. ly, “No one has greater love rious appearing of our great Daily Bible Readings than to give up his own life God and Savior Christ Je- for his friends. You are My 1 Thess. 1 Thess. 1Thess. 2 Thess. 2 Thess. 2Thess. 1 Timothy Dixie Yoder friends if (when) you keep sus...Who gave Himself on 2:17-3:13 41-18 5:1-28 11-12 21-17 31-18 1:1-20 on doing the things which I our behalf that He might Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional atDailyBible.AmericanBible.org ‘Those of us who have grown command... don’t call you purchase our freedom from ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com up in a traditional Christian servants any longer, for the all iniquity and purify for atmosphere speak a dialect servant doesn’t know what Himself a people, to be pe- Ar I call Christian-eze”. It’s a his master is doing. I have culiarly His own: people who language of clichés—a collec- called you My friends, be- are eager and enthusiastic First Baptist Church Canute tion of phrases used habitu- cause I've revealed to you Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist ally in a way that betrays lack everything I’ve learned from about living a life that is Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist of deep or original thought. My Father. You have not cho- good and filled with benefi- 115 W. Sth St., Brick 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City ‘They are phrases that we've sen Me—I've chosen you... cial deeds. (Titus 2:13-14) Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 heard so often that we're that you might keep bearing Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via convinced it’s inspired Scrip- lasting fruit ...so that what- Our best, most dedicated 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic ture—like “God helps those ever you ask the Father in determination cannot make 580-928-4296 Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of Alll Saints United Methodist that help themselves.” My Name, presenting all that us enthusiastic about living 914 N. 5th St, Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk IAM, He may give it to you. 580-928-2385 City When information about (ohn 15:13-16) a good life, filled with ben- First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 God is expressed in Chris- eficial deeds if we believe it 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. 580-225-1167 tian-eze, our words often God includes us in partner- only benefits someone who Kevin Akins, Min, St. Mathews Catholic 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist sound meaningless to listen- ship with Himself to bring is demanding and manipu- 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick ers who don’t yet know God. His good desires for hu- lative. God loves us tenderly Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 A frequently used cliché is: manity into reality (Romans and intimately. He desires, Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 580-225-7742 United Methodist “God uses us...” What we 8:28-29). God created us so Nat Hicks intend to communicate is like Himself that we can talk, not a slave/master relation- Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 that serving in God's King- choose and work together ship, but one built on mutual 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 respect. He desires that we Nazarene dom is honorable. But those with Him. Although He is Jeff McDowell who don’t understand God’s certainly the Senior Partner, will let Him love us into obe- Great Plains Baptist Assn. First Church of The Nazarene 1902 Watts St., Sayre 816 W. 6th St., Elk City amazing love hear: “God a partnership indicates a mu- dience. 580-928-2585 Christian Church 18. Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 treats us like disposable tual acceptance and respect. 580-526-3284 Robert Barkely, Pastor slaves or puppets who have God desires our acceptance Please consider making a Bible Baptist Church 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal no choice but to do whatever and respect, so in His per- new beginning possible for 580-225-5344 First Christian Church He demands.” fect love, wisdom and ten- (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple der mercy, He would never men, deeply women and families hurt by life. Your fi- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 580-225-7801 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors In relationships, we think withhold His acceptance and 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City badly of someone who claims respect from us! We believ- nancial gift to Infinite Grace 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Bs La friendship; yet we discover ers are the Bride of God's Ministries reduces your tax Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena they've used our gifts, affec- beloved Son! God will never liability while _ providing 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City dishonor or disrespect His Pastor, Jose Reyes tion or reputation to selfish- hope and healing to many. 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 ly benefit themselves! That Son's Wife by “using us” to For your convenience, bank Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ humiliating relationship can- accomplish what He wants. Presbyterian auto-debit is available. Call Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City not last because using others 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian is manipulative and unkind. “You (believers) are a cho- 580-774-2884 or send your 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City donation to Infinite Grace 580-225-0203 580-225-3130 Recognizing how hurtful sen race, a royal priesthood, this selfish treatment is from a dedicated nation. You are Ministries, PO Box 466, First Baptist Church of Christ 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Erick people, why would we as- God’s own purchased, spe- Weatherford, OK 73096. 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 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 S. 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 504N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 Gateway 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 580-225-2166 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 | Kellye L. Fuchs CPA | Pamela J. Muncreif CPA Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-0227 Trinity Fellowship 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 Joe Thompson, Min. Sayre Fax: 580.225.1183 580-928-2345 Jehovah’s Witnesses Company (uC Main, |_—_—__—_—&——_—____ 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries 1000.N,Elk City 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 Bank Of Western Oklahoma One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 200 Bast Broadway, Elk City Witness y = Elk City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 3434 * Pax: 580-225-5686 Kevin Brosius (pastor) Firat” Prairie View Baptist 1.40 8. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Drive-Thru: Okan 12:00pm (Saturday) 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