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4- The Elk City News September 27, 2023 we Touchstone Energy” GOOD MORNING! ple, ‘Cooperatives 18920 E 1170 Rd Sayre, OK 580-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com y SSS Great Plains Bank Ete City SEEFIDLICOS hao Ged: tcghea jae grbarkot.cotre Political Correctness sip and entitlement, both in- This way of thinking has side the church and out. Paul hen God created mankind, He must have known that most gradually crept into the Body warned believers, ‘ou do of us would want to sleep late; so our Father adorned the of Christ, much like sin slith- not be conformed to this age, morning with the vibrant colors of the sunrise and the trill of the ered into Eden. The Bible instead be transformed by birds singing. As we open our eyes, we open the gift ofa new day; it’s has always emphasized love another chance for a fresh start. Psalm 30:5 says, “...weeping may for people in Christ, without renewing your mind, so that you may discern what is the remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Most of ializing the awfulness of our concerns seem to take on a more positive note in the freshness our sin, PC thought trivializ~ good, pleasing, and perfect es anyone who disagrees with will of God.” (Romans 12:2 of the morning. This Sabbath, arise and visit God’s house. Thank it, while emphasizing the (HCSB). No one else can do Him for each new day and for the gift of every morning. “right” to the sins of rebel- it for us. Daily Bible Readings lion andselfishness. Tostand Politically correct thought and against the invasion of this Proverbs Proverbs 1 Corinth. 1 Corinth. 1 Corinth. 1 Corinth. 1 Corinth. Dixie Yoder destructive, paralyzing poi- speech is actually opposed to 8:1-36 9:1-18 11-17 1:18-31 21-16 3:1-23 41-21 son, we who claim the Name Biblical truth on every level, Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Our culture demands politi- of Jesus must make changes though it’s often not obvious. ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com cal correctness—a_philoso- in our own thinking. It often insists if anything is phy defined as “avoidance of said that offends, or if there Area Chu ctory expressions or actions per- American society is deeply is disagreement, it naturally ceived to exclude, marginal- enmeshed in the emotion of First Baptist Church Canute ize or insult anyone socially politically correct thinking indicates hatred. Believers Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventisq aged or who suffers In contrast, believers must be must express _truth-speak- Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown discrimination.” ing through Christ based on Seventh-Day Adventist spiritually mature; recogniz- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City ing that our feelings are not to love, not hate. Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 What an incredibly open-end- be our primary concern. It’s “For the time is coming when 580-303-0791 Pastor Wes Via ed statement! No matter unreasonable to demand that Assembly of God [people] will not tolerate (en- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic where we stand on the con- others tip-toe around our sub- dure) sound and wholesome servative-to-liberal contin jective feelings to prevent us 580-928-4296 Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints United Methodist instruction, but, having ears 914 N. Sth St., Sayre 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk uum, we all know someone from feeling hurt. It’s a fact 580-928-2385 City who could fall into one of of life: people hurt our feel- itching [for something pleas- First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover 580-225-0262 these so-called “inclusive” ings, and there will always be ing and gratifying], they will 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. categories. However, the de- opportunity for offens: gather to themselves one 580-225-1167 Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic United Methodist mands of this philosophy are offenders likely won't stop teacher after another to a con- 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick so vague and broad, trying to to dry our tears or bandage siderable number, chosen to Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover 580-526-3949 fulfill them is impossible, and hurt feelings, and tuly, they Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City satisfy their own liking and 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist we become paralyzed by fear Nat Hicks of offending; afraid to offer shouldn't have to. Learnit to foster the errors they hold, Antioch Christian 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 to accept criticism, differ- an opinion on anything. ing viewpoints, and even di- And will turn aside from 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 hearing the truth and wander 580-243-0066 Nazarene rect insults produces a much Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell The politically correctness healthier, more productive off into myths and man-made 1902 Watts St., Sayre First Church of The Nazarene philosophy impacts our lives life than routinely playing the fictions.” 2 Timothy 580-928-2585 Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City even if we reject its claims. 18, Walnut, Brick 580-225-2026 victim card. I'm not referring When political correctness 580-526-3284 Rev. Andrew Dages One of the first generations to to legitimate abuse, which replaces Biblical thinking, Bible Baptist Church fully embrace it now occupies 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City places of authority: in our must be dealt with quickly brokenness is always the re- 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Pentecostal and sternly, I'm referring to sult, Biblical Guidance min- (Diciples of Christ) homes, schools, universities, 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Grace Temple the offenses Christians and istry restores confidence in Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 601 W. 20th St, Elk City banks, h . businesses, non-believers carry because 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors churches and government. they don’t agree. Believers the unchangeable Truth of 580-225-0212 First Christian PC thinkers deeply influence need to take the lead in the God's Word, and its practical Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La politics; primary and second- acceptance of people, without every day application. Your Pena 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 600 W. Main, Elk City ary education; the drug, med- accepting sin as justifiable donation to this ministry un- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Pastor, Jose Reyes ical and judicial systems; the and tolerable. derwrites the cost for those in Chase Brower, Min. Church ofChrist 580-799-2964 food and fashion industries; crisis who currently cannot 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City television and video produc- Demanding that others take Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 Presbyterian tion; the meaning of words responsibility for how we pay. For your convenience, 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min, monthly auto-debit is avail- 580-225-0203 First Presbyterian and the legal definition of feel produces destruction: Church of Christ constitutional rights and free- debt, suicide, riots, divorce, able. Call 580-774-2884 for First Baptist Erick 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 580-225-3130 dom, just to name a few. murder, rape, pouting, gos- more information. 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 580-225-7951 Non-Denominational First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick Meets at Pioneer & Bell The Way Church 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ Elk City Community 616 N. Locust Avenue 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City First Baptist 580-225-4395 580-225-1184 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ Gateway First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-3052 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God 580-225-1184 ad 580-225-7901 Curtis Newton, Min. Church of God 501 W. Ist, Elk City ‘The Link Main Street Baptist 580-225-0227 200 S. Main, Elk City 1101 N. Main St, Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. 580-225-2938 Trinity Fellowship Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre Company PLLC 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses 580-928-2345 “eh Pe ore P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: + Fax: 580-243-0472 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 580-928-9330 Christ Ministiries 804 W. 6th St, Elke City [Bank Of Western Oklahoma]ne ‘One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 580-243-9708 Woodward 200 East Broadway, Elk City Witness 580-210-8881 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre Prairie View Baptist 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Dive Th Sh0tlam 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