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December 20, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 Ee.Xo ¥y Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives CANDLES OF CHRISTMAS 18920 E 1170 Rd Sayre, OK 580-928-3366 y SSS Great Plains Bank Ft Cily- EEE.FIDZIZE5 gpbarkokcore Singing Christmas Cliches i boasting. The deeper mean- one spirit with Him...do you ing of Bethlehem’s insignif- icance is that God does not not know that your body is Ue the mantle, beautiful candles glow as they burn through hand out His salvation on the the dwelling place ofthe Holy special occasions throughout the holidays...reminders of merit of greatness or achieve- those times when family and friends gather to celebrate the birth ment. He chooses freely who- Spirit who lives in you. You of Christ. Though the holidays will end, let us carry a candle for the soever will respond, to mag- have received Him from God, Child in each of our hearts throughout the coming year. May the nify the greatness of His own warmth of His spirit mold each of us into the person we are meant mercy. So let us say with the and you are not your own! angels, “Glory to GOD in the to be and may we share God’s joy with everyone we meet. Give You have been purchased at thanks to God for His greatest gift, and worship Him each week. highest!” Not glory to us. We get the joy. He gets the glory, great cost. Therefore glorify Daily Bible Readings Each Christmas we hear the God with your body.” Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Luke Luke Luke familiar words to “Away in a 62:1-12 63:1-14 65:17-25 66:1-24 151-25 1:26-56 1:57-80 Manger”: Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org This week, we'll consid- The cattle are lowing, the Listen to the words you sing ©2023 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com er what we're really sing- Baby awakes and pay close attention to the ing about in our traditional But little Lord Jesus, no ery- Area Church Directory Christmas songs. Our often ing He makes traditional Christmas stories romanticized perspective of I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look you hear and repeat, The re- First Baptist Church Canute circumstances we've not per- down from the sky Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist sonally experienced, creates And stay by my cradle ‘til ality is often quite different Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown an unrealistic view of life in Seventh-Day Adventist morning is nigh. than we've learned to be- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Ra., Elk City those times. Pastor: Gary Griffin Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 When we sing the myth that lieve! Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: Let's begin with “O Little Jesus never cried as a baby, 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study ‘Town of Bethlehem, how still we discount His absolute, ful- 2:50 pm Church Service 580-928-4296 we see thee lie ly complete humanity. Jesus During this Christmas Sea- Jimmy Blanken, Min Queen of Alll Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre Bethlehem was insignificant, was born into a human body, 580-928-2385 yet God chose this tiny town so of course He cried when son, thank you for joining First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist for the birth of His Messiah. he was hungry or cold, or me in the fight to restore and 2701 S. Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Under Palestinian control, His swaddling clothes were 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic City Bethlehem was then—and Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 wet! He was a fully helpless strengthen families. In a cri- Scott Rodgers, Rev. still is—often the center of human baby and He had no sis situation, there are those Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover political unrest. In Jesus’ other way to make His needs Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick time, those so-called qui- known, who cannot pay for this es- Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 et streets were the scene of Antioch Christian unspeakable horror and_vi- When we ask Jesus to look sential Biblical Guidance 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist olence when Herod covered down on us from the sky, we ministry. Your year-end fi- Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre» 580-928-2146 homes in Bethlehem with the reinforce the false belief that Great Plains Baptist Assn. Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 1902 Watts St., Sayre blood of little boys, in age He is separated from us, liv- nancial gift to Infinite Grace 580-928-2585 Christian Church Nazarene from birth to two-years. ing up there, out there, over Ministries reduces your tax 1S, Walnut, Brick 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene there somewhere, and some- Bible Baptist Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City God chose Bethlehem so no day-by-and-by-in-the-sky- liability and provides hope 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 580-225-2026 one could boast, “The great- when-we-die-we will sud- and healing to those wounded (Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages ness of our city motivated denly be joined to Him then. Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City God's choice!” He chose a Jesus is the Head; believers by circumstances. Call 580- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal cave for the birth of His Son are His body. There is no life 774-2884 for more informa- 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple so no property owner could in a Body separated from its Eastside Baptist 1601N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City boast, “He chose the comfort head. ‘The truth is that Jesus tion or send your donation 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City of MY inn!” He chose a stone does NOT look down on us 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La manger so no carpenter could from a distance in the sky. to Infinite Grace Ministries, Chase Brower, Min, Church of Chi Pena boast, “He chose MY excel- He lives inside each believer, Post Office Box 466, Weath- Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City lent craftsmanship!” eternally, inseparably con- 312S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes nected by His Holy Spirit. erford, OK 73096. Donations Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 And God chooses us freely must be postmarked by Dec. Church of Christ Presbyterian and unconditionally by His 1 Corinthians 6:17-20 The First Baptist Erick grace, to eliminate all human one united with the Lord is 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 Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Church of God 580-225-1184 Pamola J. Muncreif CPA Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-0227 Office: 580.225.8877 Joe Thompson, Min. Fax: §80.225.1183 580-225-2938 ‘The Link |—_—$—__——_+-—_—_ Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City Company PLLC 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses “una i ences 1000 N. Main, Elk City 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