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December 27, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 oO CELEBRATION TIME 18920E 1170 Rd Sayre, OK 580-928-3366 Great Plains Bank Ete City EEE-FIDZZES gpbarkokcore Empty Cross. Empty Tomb. : ey “Phot Cre tockphota/Michael_edo Empty Manger? hy celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of fully, recognizing Jesus’ another? Few of us have come close to perfection in the year It’s understandable! ‘The genuine humanity, will help just ending — so we look ahead toward a brand-new chance, blank Baby is manageable and us identify with the emo- pages in the next chapter of our lives. What will we do with them? sWeet; stirring warm, loving tional climate that surround- On the eve ofa New Year, most of us have the desire to try harder, feelings. Baby Jesus can’t ed Jesus’ earthly, adult life. to be better people. We make resolutions, we say “out with the old talk so He’s not yet mak- As an adult, Jesus lived and ing statements like “take up and in with the new”. It’s a time to celebrate. Begin the year the modeled what He taught. He your cross and follow Me” to reached out to people, inter- best way of all at your house of worship. Celebrate God! cause us to think deeply and acting with social outcasts differently about comfort. and wealthy leaders alike. Daily Bible Readings ‘There’s no need to change Luke John John John Luke Luke Revelation personal thoughts and habits He forgave all sin, includ- 2:1-20 11-18 1:19-34 1:35-51 2:21-38 2339-52 21:1-27 for a helpless Baby we see ing the offenses committed Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society \K Daily Devotionalat DailyBible.AmericanBible.org once a year. against Himself. Yet, He was ©2023 Keister-Wiliams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews.com Dixie Yoder One of Abraham Lincoln’s often rejected, and lived daily most important presidential with harassment from estab- decisions was to build rec- lished religion. Area Church Directory “Dr. Dixie, 've heard you talk about taking Jesus out onciliation between North Even though we certain- First Baptist Church Canute of the manger. I'm confused. and South after the Civil War ly honor Jesus’s sacrificial Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist How can we celebrate His ended. Lincoln's many other death, the Christian cross is Pastor Martin Brown accomplishments won his- consistently pictured emp- Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist birth without the manger? 115 W. Sth St., Brick 11375 N. 1990 Ra., Elk City love the manger torical respect as one of our ty—a symbol of sacrificial Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 greatest presidents. But, what death, but a recognition that Service times: if the Lincoln Memorial— He no longer hangs there. Assembly of God 580-303-0791 I too love the Nativity! And, 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study because there are so many instead of Lincoln’s author- The tomb is also empty. We 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service holiday distractions, we real- itative presence on a throne- honor His death, but believ- Jimmy Blanken, Min Queen of Alll Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre ly do need the annual remind- like chair—was a shabby log ers don’t celebrate a tomb 580-928-2385 er that Jesus came to earth, cabin with a baby sleeping in First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist placed in a humble manger at a rough, handmade cradle? that holds His body inside. Perhaps the manger should be 2701 S. Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk birth; fully human and com- No! While we acknowledge 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic City his impoverished beginnings, empty as well! Jesus didn’t 580-225-0262 Kevin Akins, Min. pletely helpless. Luke 2:52 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City and honor his difficult rise remain a helpless baby, any Scott Rodgers, Rev. explains that Jesus learmed Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover and grew just as every human to the highest office, Honest more than He remained dead Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist being must. He increased in Abe's birthday is celebrated on the cross or in the tomb. 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick by recognizing his proficien- In 2024, let’s focus our at- Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 wisdom, understanding and Antioch Christian physical stature. Hebrews cy as an adult. His log cabin tention on our resurrected 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City United Methodist 5:8-9 shows us that although birthplace and his cradle are Friend, Husband, Savior and 580-243-0066 Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre» 580-928-2146 He was the Son of God, He empty. Lord! Great Plains Baptist Assn. Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 learned active obedience Annually celebrating Jesus’ ‘As we step into 2024, thank 1902 Watts St., Sayre 580-928-2585 Christian Church Nazarene through what He suffered birth in a humble stable is a you for partnering with me 1S, Walnut, Brick First Church of The Nazarene as a human being. Because wonderful reminder that He in the battle to restore and Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 816 W. 6th St., Elk City His completed human expe- identified completely with us. strengthen families by focus- 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 rience made Him perfectly However, daily, year-round ing on the limitless love-pow- 580-225-5344 Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) equipped, He became the acknowledgment of the er and mercy of God. Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Source of eternal salvation power and authority of the Your year-round financial 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal to all those who listen to Him mature, adult, risen Jesus is gifts to Infinite Grace Mi 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple and obey. necessary to have well-devel- tries reduces your tax liabili- 1601N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Due to the influence of a cul- oped, effective “shoe-leath- Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors ty while providing hope and 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City ture that often insists “easier er” faith. We cannot grasp 580-225-0742 Church of Christ is better”, the Church, the why He willingly went to the healing to many. Mail your Chase Brower, Min, Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La tax-deductible donation to Pena Bride of the grown-up Jesus, cross for humankind if we fo- Church of Chi 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City seems more comfortable cel- cus on His sweet baby days, PO Box 466, Weatherford, Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes ebrating a sweet Baby in a and never grow up in under- OK 73096. Auto-debit is 312S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. manger than walking through standing the kind of mature, also available for your con- Presbyterian everyday life with her Hus- venience. Call 580-774-2884 First Baptist Church of Christ band, the risen Son of God. 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Erick for details. 580-225-7951 580-526-3397 First Presbyterian 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 Church of God 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Main Street Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-1184 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-0227 Curtis Newton, Min. Joe Thompson, Min. Fax: 680.225.1183 580-225-2938 ‘The Link |—_—$—__——_+-—_—_ Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC stn. main, Ex iy 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