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February 24, 2024 The Elk City News - 5 Toxghitone Fneney FOUNDATION OF FREEDOM 18920 E1170 Rd Sayre, OK §80-928-3366 www.nfecoop.com y SS NAPA} Great Plains Bank Eth City AUTO PARTS 716 W 3r St, Elk City SEEFFLZICOS gpbarkokcotre 580-225-34. 42 Identical Pores ito ha cis Twins O n Presidents’ Day, we honor those founding fathers who built of our democracy. George Washington, from the environment sur- holy and righteous in our our first President, lave us our foundation. The many Presidents rounding us impacts our life spiritual DNA. Consequent- who have followed im continue to strengthen that foundation. experience at least as much ly, we make emotional choic- Equally important, he Bible gives us our spiritual foundation; as our knowledge of our es out of our physical DNA DNA. and environment. _Believ- though our country grows and changes, God’s Word remains the ing that we're still sinners same. “Now the Lor is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord Since our spiritual concep- because we sin makes it feel is, there is freedom.’ (2 Cor 3:17). Worship this week and praise tion and rebirth, our spiritu- impossible to change sinful God for the foundation of freedom that we have been given. al DNA is identical to Jesus. behavior. How deeply and He eternally infused us with often we personally meditate Daily Bible Readings His righteousness, holiness on the truth that we're iden- John John John John John John John and perfection at salvation. tical to Christ determines 71-24 7:25-52 8:1-11 8:12-30 8:31-59 OsiF12) 9:13-41 Greater understanding of how like Him we become in Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org our spiritual DNA increases our behavior. ©2024 Keister-Williams Newsphper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder our confidence that the DNA Paul warned us about spiri- shared with Jesus is power- tual enemies in high places, John the Apostle really fully capable of overriding Area Church Directory knew the love of Jesus, and who constantly instill un- the influence of sinful envi- worthy, worthless thoughts First Baptist Church Canute describes a believer's exact likeness to Christ in a letter ronment. How we respond and feelings so we'll continue Assembly of God [580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist to life from our understand- to the churches he pastored. ing of our spiritual DNA, tomake unworthy, worthless Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown 115 W. Sth St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist About salvation he says, “In greatly impacts our spiritual choices. Because our spiritu- Pastor: Gary Griffin IRetrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City union with Christ, love is life experience. al DNA is identical to Jesus, Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 brought to completion...so Genetics factor into physi- we can shout, “I am God's 580-303-0791. Service times: Assembly of God 2:00 pm Bible Study that we may have confidence cal makeup and behavior, (son) or (daughter), and I ‘7th and Locust St., Sayre | Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service for the day of judgment. We but environment greatly in- don’t have to listen to the 580-928-4296 [Queen of All Saints can face Him with assurance fluences how our genetics devil's lie anymore!” Jimmy Blanken, Min, 1914 N. Sth St., Sayre and boldness, because as are expressed. For example, First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 United Methodist He is, so are we also in this identical twins may differ Jesus was born a helpless 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elke world.” (1 John 4:17) We are in size because of differing baby who, like us, was un- 580-225-1167 Ist. Mathews Catholic City like Jesus, without ever be- placental connections, or aware of His own existence Kevin Akins, Min. 13001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 coming Him. at first. Luke 2:52 tells us [580-225-0066 Scott Rodgers, Rev. diet after they're born. All Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover believers are physically and that Jesus grew in physi- Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist Since we are identical to spiritually identical to Jesus. cal stature, knowledge and 580-225-7742 | Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Jesus, why do we differ so But how we “eat” spiritually understanding. He was not Nat Hicks [Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 much in thought and behav- and how we're trained intel- born knowing He was God's {3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City ior? We find answers in twin lectually and emotionally has Son, destined to die for the [580-243-0066 United Methodist Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre « 580-928-2146 studies; those identically a crucial impact on growth, world’s sin. He had to grow Great Plains Baptist Assn. Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 formed from one egg; split and how we express our up in understanding His 1902 Watts St., Sayre IChristian Church at conception. They share eternal DNA. 580-928-2585 |1 S. Walnut, Brick Nazarene “salvation DNA” in lifestyle common genes, but environ- choices. Bible Baptist Church 1580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene mental differences increase “For all who are led by the 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City as they age; making them Jesus, fully human exactly Spirit of God are sons of 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 580-225-2026 |(Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages an excellent source to gain as we are (Hebrews 2:17-18), God. ‘The Spirit Himself tes- 11500 N. Randall, Elk City Central Missionary Baptist understanding of how genes lived His earthly life without tifies together with our own 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City [580-225-7801 Pentecostal and environment contribute ever choosing sin. At twelve, spirit, assuring us that we 580-225-0212 iFirst Christian Grace Temple to certain traits, behaviors are children of God...there- Jesus declared His intent to 11601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City and diseases. For example, fore be imitators of God, as Eastside Baptist Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors “be about His Father's busi- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 1580-928-3639 if both twins have the same well-beloved children imi- ness.” He understood His 580-225-0742 Church of Christ disease, researchers examine spiritual DNA. He knew that tate their father.” Romans Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La \Church of Christ Pena shared genetics. When only He is holy and righteous be- 8:14,16 Ephesians 1216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City one is sick, differences in cause God is His Father. Fairview Baptist Pastor, Jose Reyes 3125. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 1580-225-0718 environment are examined, To learn more about who you 580-225-0203 |Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 increasing understanding of Overall, believers aren't care- are in Christ and how your the impact of habitat on life fully taught that because new DNA changes your life, First Baptist |Church of Christ 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City IErick experience. Choices made God is our Father, we are also call 580-774-2884. [580-526-3397 First Presbyterian 580-225-7951 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City |Church of Christ Elk City 580-225-3130 First Baptist 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick [Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-526-3375 [580-225-5295 Non-Denominational Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. ‘The Way Church [Northeast Church of Christ 221 South Jefferson First Baptist 1616 N. Locust Avenue 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma [580-225-4395 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 580-928-5518 Elk City Community |Westside Church of Christ 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City First Hispanic Baptist [580-225-3052 580-225-1184 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 580-225-0227 Curtis Newton, Min, 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Joe Thompson, Min. 580-225-2938 ‘The Link Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses P.O, Box 2579, Elk City,OK 73648 580-225-2061 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Trinity Fellowship lone: 580-243-0466. + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-928-9330 Sayre 580-928-2345 Bank Oi Western Oklahoma One Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Wit- Blk City + Viel « Cordell « Geary + Weatherford « Woodward ness 201 E. : K. 73648 580-210-8881 627 E. Benton Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Lutheran Hours of Operation Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran Lobby: 9:00an {00pm (Monday - Priday) 1-40 S. Hwy. 34, Elk City 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Dive: Tha: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday-Friday) 580-225-2844 Daive-Tlhna: 9:0klam -12:00nn9 (Saturday) 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available the church page! 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