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November 8, 2023 The Elk City News - 7 k Ele. «bx Se caphnes ter Cooperatives THAT WE MIGHT BE FREE 19920£ 1170 Rd Sayre, OK 580-928-3366 Cooperatv® —_ www.nfecoop.com | SSS NAPA} Great Plains Bank Ete City SEE.F9IDLZ2ZE5 grbarkoks 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-344 The Need For Gratitude ken world, it seems easier to God designed humankind step into the trap of thinking and knows best what destroys Photo ied: bigstockphoto/Cheriasey “if only I had...or “if only I or makes us successful: didn’t have to deal with __ Proverbs 15:13, 15: A joyful O ur Veterans risked their lives to serve our country and protect Vd be happy.” But this mind- heart makes a face cheer- our freedom. Each time we cast our ballot. whenever we set is always a bottomless pit express a political opinion without fear of reprisal. every week of dissatisfaction. Because ful...a sad heart breaks the as we worship freely...let us remember the months and years they the devil wants to steal, kill spirit, All the days of the op- sacrificed as they defended the rights which we enjoy today. This and destroy, and because we pressed are miserable, but a Veteran’s Day, honor the selfless men and women who have paid are affected by the sin in our cheerful heart has a continual with a portion of their lives that we might be free. world, we tend to default to feast. negativity more easily even Romans 1:20-23: From the Daily Bible Readings When we've determined creation of the world His to cultivate gratitude. Our invisible Psalm Psalm 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. Psalm _attributes...have Dixie Yoder choice to make gratitude a been clearly seen, being un- 29 30 13:1-14 15:1-24 15:25-16:7 16:8-43 105:1-22 habit must be intentional, Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org We have just entered Thanks- even when emotions are sad, derstood through what He ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com giving month! Rather than or circumstances are difficult. has made. Therefore, people limiting gratitude to one day, (Psalm 100:4-5): “Enter His are without excuse, for they Area Church Directory T want to focus the next sev- gates with thanksgiving. knew God but did not glorify eral weeks on learning to be give thanks to Him...because Him...or show gratitude. In- First Baptist Church Canute grateful as a year-round life- the Lord is good, and His stead, their thinking became Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist style. While we may be aware love is etemal; His faithful- nonsense, and their senseless Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown that we feel better emotional- Seventh-Day Adventist nes endures through all gen- minds were darkened... 115 W. Sth St, Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Ra., Elk City ly when expressing gratitude, Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 we may not really think about erations.” Colossians 3:13-15: | “The Service times: Lord has forgiven you, now Assembly of God 580-303-0791 how far-reaching the benefits A daily list is a great tool 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study are, for cultivating a grateful at- you also must forgive. Over 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service titude and keeping the focus all, put on love...and let the Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints Gratitude reduces stress! It's on blessings rather than on 914N. Sth St, Sayre peace of the Messiah...con- First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 no secret that stress can nega- real or perceived lack. Add- trol your hearts. Be thank- Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist tively impact physical health, ing to the list first thing in 2701S, Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk ful!” 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic City but research shows that an the morning sets a positive Kevin Akins, Min. 580-225-0262 “attitude of gratitude” can and cheerful tone for the day. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18: 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City “See to it that no one repays Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Scott Rodgers, Rev. be a successful antidote to (Philippians 4:57): “Don’t Rev. Danny Grover unavoidable external stres: worry about anything, but in evil for evil...always pursue Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist Grateful people who perceive everything...through prayer what is good for all. Rejoice 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 gratitude as a lifestyle rath- with thanksgiving, make always! Pray constantly. Give Antioch Christian er than a temporary state of your requests known to God, thanks in everything, for this 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist mind have an advantage over and God’s peace...will guard is God's will for you in Christ Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre« 580-928-2146 ungrateful, habitual com- your minds in Christ Jesus.” Great Plains Baptist Assn. Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 Jesu 1902 Watts St., Sayre plainers. 580-928-2585 Christian Church Martha Washington said, Infinite Grace Ministries 1S. Walnut, Brick 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene Grateful people take better “I'm determined to be cheer offers Bible Baptist Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City care of themselves. An at- ful and happy, in whatever Biblical instruction 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 titade of thankfulness has situation. I've leamed from for spiritual and emotional 580-225-5344 (Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages been linked to better hor- experience that most of our growth through the devel- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City mone balance, immune fune- happiness or misery depends opment of gratitude. This 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal tion, and decreased rates of upon our dispositions, not our brings healing to individuals 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple disease. (Proverbs 12:25; circumstances.” Intentional and families torn by the ad- Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City kindness to others helps en- dictions and relational death 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors 17:22): “Anxiety in a man’s 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City heart weighs it down, but an courage gratitude in our own caused by a self-focused life 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La encouraging word makes it situation. (Colossians 3:17): in a sin-broken world, Emo- Chase Brower, Min, Church of Christ Pena glad...a happy heart is good “And whatever you do, in tional and spiritual maturity Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City medicine and a cheerful mind word or in deed, do every- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes works healing, but a broken thing in the name ofthe Lord is costly and valuable. Imma- 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 spirit dries up the bones. Jesus, giving thanks to God turity is costly and destruc- Church of Christ Presbyterian the Father through Him.” tive. Call 580-774-2884 for First Baptist Brick Because we live in a sin-bro- your personal appointment! 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3397 First Presbyterian 580-225-7951 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City 580-225-3130 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 580-225-5295 Non-Denominational Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ ‘The Way Church 221 South Jefferson First Baptist 616 N. Locust Avenue 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma. 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-225-4395 580-225-2166 Elk City Community 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 580-225-3052 580-225-1184 First Hispanic Baptist 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Church of God Gateway 580-225-7901 Church of God 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City paneer CA Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-0227 580-225-1184 Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. Fax: 580.225.1183 580-225-2938 ‘The Link ‘pkoom ‘ Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City Company PLLC 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist 4000 N, Main, 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 Jehovah's Witnesses 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship 580-928-9330 Sayre 580-928-2345 One Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's ik City « Vict» Cordell» Geary « Weatherford « Woodward 200 Bast Broadway, Elk City Witness Christ Ministiries 201 £ City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Phone Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Prairie View Baptist 1-40 $. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St. Elk City 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 Opportunify Employer