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January 31, 2024 The Elk City News - 3 SPRING 18920 E 1170 Rd FOR YOUR SOUL LT. the middle of winter, the foliage of fall is but a memory and Great Plains Bank the flowers of spring Eth City seem so far away. How do we get through the EEE.FIDZIZE5 darkest season of the gpbarkokcore year? There is a way. Truly, as we enter God’s house each week, we Part 3: Healing come into a welcome atmosphere of warmth where we can sit and From Casual Sex rest our work-worn bodies and bask in the level. No matter how help- life with us because He wants glory of our Heavenly less they may have been, to. That may be hard to be- Father’s love...where we they all believe that some- lieve if there are people who can experience spiritual how they were to blame for have used us for their own renewal. Worship this causing, allowing or desiring selfish motives. But we can it; and that they were stupid trust God. He will never use, week; you will find for falling for it. spring for your soul. hurt, abuse or betray us. Photo editisteighatnPhato Shame is the greatest hin- Romans 8:31-32 (MSG): So, Daily Bible Readings drance to emotional healing. what do you think? With God Acts Acts Acts Acts Psalm Psalm Psalm Shame causes us to hide from on our side like this, how can 10:34-48 11:1-18 11:19-30 12:1-19 33 136 138 others, convincing us that we lose? If God didn’t hesi- Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org we're not worthy of healing. tate to put everything on the ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder Shame shouts that after all line for us, embracing our we've done, or allowed oth- Dr. Dixie, I had my first sex- condition and exposing Him- Area Church Directory ers to do to us, we'll never self to the worst by sending ual encounter with a step- deserve any better than the brother at 13. After that, I His own Son, is there any- Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventisy abuse and misuse. The lie 580-471-3688 figured it just didn’t matter, shouts, “It's all you're good thing else He wouldn't gladly Pastor Martin Brown so anytime I went out with for.” Satan expertly tailors and freely do for us?” Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist 115 W. Sth Pastor: GarySt.,Gut Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd, Elk City a guy—sometimes just for a his lies to match our dam- 580-472-3472 If we depend on cultural Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 Coke—we had sex. I'm 26 aged emotions. So, we be- 580-303-0791 Service times: now. I don't have any idea lieve because it sounds true norms or politically correct Assembly of God 2:00 pm Bible Study 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service how many guys I’ve had sex and feels true, it must be ideas to determine our value, 580-928-4296 with. I don’t think any really true. it will vary moment by mo- Jimmy Blanken, Min Queen of Alll Saints 914 N. Sth St., Sayre nice guy could ever love me. ment. But unlike the “stuff” First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 , Methodist ; I feel so hopeless—like an However, no matter how our of our world that changes, is Rev. Danny Grover United oe % 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk old, worn out piece of trash, sexual innocence was robbed quickly, put on sale or hauled Aa Akins, Ata Min. St. Mathews Catholic City Kevin Is there any hope for me? from us, whether we were off to the junkyard, your 3001 E. Hwy 66, ElkC 580-225-0262 008 Kl Scott Rodgers, Rev. Damaged by Careless Sex abused, used, or willingly God-given intrinsic value Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover gave our virginity away, we're never changes. From con- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist Dear Damaged: Your letter always worth everything to ception, through the endless 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 carries the ache of shame God. Jesus didn’t pay for our ages of eternity, you remain 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City I hear in so many voices in sin and redeem us to make worth the life of God Him- United Methodist our promiscuous culture. Al- us valuable; He redeemed us self. He says so, and He can- Genial Se Moral Jeff McDowell 802N. . ath Ath St.,St, Sayre Sayre+ 580-928-2146 580-928. though the emotional dam- because of our great value. not lie. Great Plaiiie Bap tet Aamn: 1902 Watts St., Sayre - Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 age is great, I am so glad to He declares we are worth His 580-928-2585 Chiiatien Charch 1S, Walnut, Brick Nazarene assure you that there is hope life sacrifice, and regardless Infinite Grace Ministries Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene because of God’s good love of how we're treated, or what provides Biblical Guidance to 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2026 and tender mercy for you. others say, God determines those who have been hurt by 580-225-5344 First Christian Church (Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages ‘There is no situation beyond our worth, Isaiah 43:4 MSG sexual misuse and abuse. By Central Missionary Baptist 1500 PaperN. Randall, Elk City His understanding and pow- God says: “That's how much praying and giving financial- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal er to change. ly, youare an essential part of you mean to me! That’s how 580-225-0212 First Christian oes — much I love you! I'd sell off this ministry of hope. Please ‘ . Eastside Baptist 1601N. 4th St., Sayre ™ Lindell & . 20th St,NequitBlk a Bi City Pastors Through my work with thou- the whole world to get you consider Infinite Grace Min- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580°928-3639. sical: sei alia sands of men and wom- back. I'd trade the creation istries in your year-round ee pore - Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La en, I've found that regard- just for you.” giving! Your generosity is an ‘ase Brower, Min, a bene eternal investment in this 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City less of the cause of sexual Fairview Baptist Pastor, Jose Reyes 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 hurt; whether abuse, rape, Only God’s opinion ultimate- and future generations. Call Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 sex-trafficking or personal ly matters. God declares that 580-774-2884 for informa- 580-225-0203 choices, every single person we are precious to Him. He Church of Christ Presbyterian tion about convenient au- First Baptist experiences shame on some knows us, loves us and shares 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Erick to-debit. 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, Brick 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 616 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma First Baptist Sa N.ieLocust nee Avenue 880-225-2166 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Elk City ‘ity Ci Community i 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 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-1184 Main Street Baptist 580-225-0227 Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. 580-225-2938 ‘The Link ‘[email protected]) Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Company PLLC 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses 1000 N. Main, Elk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship Phone: 580-2243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 Sayre 580-928-9330 580-928-2345 [Bank Of Western Oklahoma| One Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Bk Cty « Vie + Cordell» Geary + Weatherford s Woodward Witness Christ Ministiries 580-210-8881 627 E. 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