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4- The Elk City News August 23, 2023 Cooperaives BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 18920 E 1170 Rd Sayre,OK 580-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com Great Plains Bank Ete City EEE.FIDLZ265 grbarkokcorte The “Beast” Of Beauty dia, pressure has increased Photo Cet tockphotornhousceatve ‘The ideal waistline is another for women to have that frag- his phrase speaks ofa time when the youth of our country were differing view of beauty. Al- ile, “beanpole” look cultivat- dedicated to nature, peace, and simplicity. That generation though the majority of the ed by fashion models, An of “baby boomers” came of age and has now parented a new world apparently considers epidemic of eating disorders generation, the leaders of tomorrow in a complex and state-of-the- slimness to be most attrac- art world. As we rush about trying to keep up with everything, let’s has resulted. To cope with tive and healthy, in places like social pressures and over- remember the basic ideals of a simple life. Have an appreciation of Africa and Brazil, a volup- the beauty of the gifts God has given us. Each generation can take tuous figure is more appeal- whelming emotions, many the opportunity to praise the Creator and participate in worship. ing. In Mauritania, Africa, tweens, teens and young Remember that God’s gifts to us are forever priceless. “big is beautiful;” reflecting adults turn to what they be- Daily Bible Readings wealth and health in a gener- lieve they can control—what ally poor population. In this they do or don't eat, and how 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1Timothy 2Timothy 2 Timothy Dixie Yoder 21-15 3:1-16 16 5:1-25 6:1-21 1:1-18 21-26 culture, parents send their long it remains in their bod- Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ‘The desire for beauty is built young daughters to camps ies, ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO, Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com into both men and women by to gain weight in preparation Eating disorders like an- for marriage. Girls as young orexia nervosa and bulimia our Creator who also loves Area Church Directory beauty. Enjoying sunsets as 10 are force-fed thousands are growing concerns in and sunrises, observing the of calories a day—far beyond families, schools and work Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventisy emergence of flowers in the a healthy, normal diet—for places around the country. 580-471-3688 spring and_ bird-watching, the purpose of attaining According to the National Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist convinces us of God’s love those voluptuous curves. 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd, Elk City Eating Disorder Association, Pastor: Gary Griffin for beauty. There are many ‘he “lip-plate” is considered as many as 10 million wom- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 Pastor Wes Via references to beauty and a sign of beauty in the Mur- en and one million men are Assembly of God 580-303-0791 the adornment of beautiful si tribe of Ethiopia Africa. 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic brides in Scripture. So we It is worn daily by women fighting this life and death United Methodist 580-928-4296 Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of Alll Saints 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk know that the pursuit and looking for acceptance and battle. Another 25 million 914N. 5th St., Sayre City 580-928-2385 cultivation of beauty is not desirability. When the wom- people suffer from binge eat- First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 in itself an evil thing. But enare marriageable age, they ing disorder. Many others 2701S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. we've all experienced the begin the lip-plate process 580-225-1167 exhibit some symptoms like St. Mathews Catholic Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City United Methodist pain of allowing a good thing by puncturing the lower lip poor attitudes about body 580-225-0066 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick with a wood stick which is Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 to become a wrong priority in weight and food, even while Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City our lives, so that it becomes expanded a little each day. not meeting full criteria for 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist deadly destructive. Trying When the hole is big enough, an eating disorder diagnosis. Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+» 580-928-2146 to be “beautiful enough” be- a plate is inserted that is 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 ‘These are rooted in fear of re- comes a powerful, insatiable gradually replaced by larger jection and failure. 580-243-0066 Nazarene “beast” that takes control of plates until it has reached its Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell First Church of The Nazarene life. full size. This extremely pain- Infinite Grace Ministries of- 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City ful process lasts for months, fers Biblical teaching about 580-928-2585 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 580-526-3284 ‘obert Barkely, Pastor Bible Baptist Church j Every culture across the and teeth sometimes have to acceptance of ourselves in world has its own expression be broken to insert the plate. Christ. Through one-on- 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church Pentecostal of beauty. In a world that However, with the plate in one Biblical Guidance, we 580-225-5344 (Diciples of Christ) Grace Temple has increasingly demanded can each learn to appreciate place, they are seen as the Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors perfection, it’s surprising epitome of beauty! ‘The who we are even as we grow to find that in Japan, wom- bigger the plate, the more and make the changes neces- 580-225-0212 First Christian Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La en are paying to have their beautiful the woman. These sary to experience spiritual Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pena 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City perfect teeth disarranged. women are also shaved, like growth and increasing free- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City Pastor, Jose Reyes It is said to be more attrac- the men, because they hate 580-225-0742 Church of Christ 580-799-2964 dom from the control of fear. Chase Brower, Min, tive to Japanese men who hairiness. Church of Chi Presbyterian see it as “endearing.” Since In westernized Do you know someone who cultures, Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 580-225-0718 First Presbyterian the girl is not perfect, she an ultra-slender body is needs help with body image 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City appears more approachable. viewed as sexy. But because or fear? Call 580-774-2884 580-225-3130 ‘This new trend is known as this beauty ideal has been for a personal appointment First Baptist Church of Christ 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Erick Non-Denominational “tooth-crowding” in the U.S. over-exaggerated by the me- 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 ‘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 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma, First Baptist 580-225-4395 Gateway 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, Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, 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 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-225-2061 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 [Bank Of Western Okiahoma| One Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's lk Cty Viel Cordell « Geary « Weatherford « Woodward Witness 201 E. Rroeiong Elk City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 phone: 580-225-3434 * Fax: 580-32 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 627 B. Benton Ave, Sayre “Where People Came 9 Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist eer FIC Lobby: 9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran Daive-Th: 9:00a08 O0pmn (Mei 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Drive Tha: (Ram -1200pen (Satur 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