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November 29, 2023 The Elk Cit News - 3 Touchitone Energy” Cooperatives 18920 E 1170 Rd Great Plains Bank Eth City EEE.FIDZIZE5 gpbarkokcore THANKSGIVING Photo edt: stcephotobelencanada tive. We realize we could not even exist without the merci- Armnsins appointments and maintaining busy schedules We can grieve and still be is an unremitting task; weeks can fly by in a whirlwind of ful blessings of God. peaceful. We can hurt and activities. Sometimes, we need to assess our expenditure oftime. ‘There are many things for still have joy. We can be an- Are we using it wisely? Is God marked on our calendar? This which we can give thanks, gry at sin and still be thankful consideration affects all our plans; God wants us to make Him a and many ways to do it. We may realize it’s important, toward God. Giving thanks part of each day. Our stress level can decrease as our faith in God’s but wonder, “How can I al- to God guards our hearts and power increases. “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord ways give thanks to God in determines his steps” says Proverbs 16:9. Let God help you with keeps us from a host of harm- all things? There’s war, pov- your plans, and plan to visit your house of worship every week. erty, hunger, sickness, death, ful emotions and attitudes Daily Bible Readings injustice—terrible evil in our that steal the peace and joy world. Does God really ex- God has given. Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Mark Mark pect us to thank Him for such 146 147 148 149 150 11-8 1:9-20 awfulness?” A thankful heart is charac Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org To receive a gift and say, teristic of the life lived in the ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com “thank you,” is one of the We don’t thank God for evil, Holy Spi it. We express grat- most humble and honorable Area Church Directory acts of humankind, There’s because evil never comes from God. We thank Him itude by praying, singing, giv- nothing small or trivial about for giving us strength to en- ing, witnessing, loving, and First Baptist Church Canute it. To say “thank you” ac- dure victoriously when en- living daily from the power Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist knowledges we've been giv- countering evil. Scripture re- of Christ Jesus. This gener- Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown en something we don’t de- Seventh-Day Adventist minds us: “Without faith it’s 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Ra., Elk City serve and can’t ea, Happy impossible to please God” ates God's supernatural peace Pastor: Gary Griffin 580-472-3472 is the one who understands Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 (Hebrews 11:6). When we and joy. (Romans 15:13 Am- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: that all good things come as a respond to God with a spirit plified) “May the God of your Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study 7th and Locust St., Sayre 2:50 pm Church Service gift of God and that life itself of thanksgiving —even in dif- ficult times—we're demon- hope so fill you with all joy 580-928-4296 is the ultimate gift! Jimmy Blanken, Min Queen of Alll Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre strating faith. By thanking and peace through the experi- First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 First Thessalonians 5:18 God in the midst of terribly ence of your faith, that by the 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist says, “Give thanks in all cir- hard circumstances, we're 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk saying, “God, even though 1 power of the Holy Spirit you City 580-225-1167 cumstances, for this is God’s Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic 580-225-0262 will for you in Christ Jesu: can’t see You clearly in this may abound and be bubbling 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City Scott Rodgers, Rev. Expressing appreciation is right now, I trust that You over with hope.” Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover tually and emotionally love me and have already ‘Thanksg Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist beneficial, because without 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick made provision for this cir- Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 gratefulness, we become ar- cumstance.” are often especially difficult Antioch Christian rogant, entitled and self-cen- 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City for many who struggle with 580-243-0066 United Methodist tered. (Romans 1:21-22): Choosing to give thanks in all broken relationships. Infinite Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre» 580-928-2146 “Even though they knew things produces a supernatu- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 1902 Watts St., Sayre God, they did not honor ral peace that makes no sense Grace Ministries teaches how 580-928-2585 Christian Church Nazarene Him...or give thanks...and to the unsaved world. This to live free from depression 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene their foolish heart was dark- kind of peace is only avail- and anxiety by focusing on Bible Baptist Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City ened.” 'Thankfulness keeps able from God as Jesus lives 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 580-225-5344 us aware of God, the Giver of His supernatural life in and God’s love for us; expressed (Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages all good gifts. through us by His Holy Spir- in the life and death of Je- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City it. When we thank God by 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal Giving thanks reminds us faith in every circumstance, sus, By praying and giving 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple of how much we do have. we also experience supernat- financially, you become an Eastside Baptist 1601N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City We're prone to want what ural joy because we tum our essential part of this mini: 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City others have; tending to focus eyes away from the problem try of hope. Please consider 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La on what we don’t have. By and onto God's provision. Chase Brower, Min, Pena continually giving thanks, we Because joy comes from the Infinite Grace Ministries in Fairview Baptist Church of Chi 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City focus on blessings rather than Holy Spirit living in us, we your year-end and year-round 312S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes wants, and we become more don’t have to feel happy with giving—an eternal invest- Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 content. Thanking God for our external circumstances to Presbyterian things we normally take for experience internal joy. (Phi- ment in this and future gener- First Baptist Church of Christ Erick granted changes our perspec- lippians 4:4-8). ations. (580-774-2884) 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 616 N. Locust Avenue 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City First Baptist 580-225-4395 Elk City, Oklahoma 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Elk City Community §80-225-2166 580-928-5518 Westside Church of Christ 120. 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 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City i J Kellye L. Fuchs cPA| Church of God 580-225-1184 Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-0227 Curtis Newton, Min. Joe Thompson, Min. Fax: 680 225.183 580-225-2938 Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘The Link |——————_+—__—— 200 S. Main, Elk City 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC sian, main eikcty P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 580-2243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship 580-928-9330 Sayre 580-928-2345 [Bank Of Western Oklahoma| One Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Bik Cty Vie + Cordell « Geary Weatherford »Woodward Witness Christ Ministiries 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist z ‘00pm (Monday - Friday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 9:00am- 5:00pm (Mes lay) 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Drive-Thru: %:0lm -12-0pm (Saturtay) 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