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4+ SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 The Elk City News “Sauce THE LANGUAGE OF GOD’S 18920 E 1170 Rd Sayre,ol www.nfecoop.com SS Great Plains Bank ~Fthe City SEEFIDLZZES retistodgheasinsher gpbarkokcore 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 It must have been her time... ave you ever traveled to a place where you didn’t speak the language? In the absence of words, we find methods of communication...an expression or gesture can help identify our change the results. 1 Kings For example, a person needs. By the same token, we can communicate our spiritual 20: King Hezekiah suffered who commits suicide would strength to those around us. A warm smile, a hug, a thumbs from a deathly sickness, but have lived longer had he up; there are so many ways to share the language of God’s love. he prayed. Because God is made a different choice. A Matthew 5:16 says, “In the same way, let your light shine before merciful and withheld judg- person who dies of heart ment, Hezekiah was given disease after years of un- men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in an additional fifteen years to healthy food and exercise heaven.” Visit your house of worship this week where the language live. God, in His foreknowl- choices could have lived lon- of His love transcends any other. edge, knew Hezekiah would ger by eating healthier foods Daily Bible Readings repent, but did not force him and more exercise. Personal to do it. decisions have an undeni- Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah able impact on the manner, 43:1-13 44:21-28 451-13 48:1-22 51:1-23 52:1-12 541 In Scripture, only Jesus timing, and place of our ScripturesSelected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org had a specifically chosen death. Because God loves ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder time to die, His crucifixion us, He is always influenc- We often hear this state- had to occur at what Paul ing us to change destructive Area Church Directory ment when someone dies called the “right time” (Gala- choices. He wants us to live! unexpectedly, and we feel tians 4:4), When He went to Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist helpless: wrongly believing Jerusalem to die, the “right How does this affect us prac- 580-471-3688 that God chooses some to time’—appointed before the tically? Knowing He desires Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown live for only two years, while creation of the world—had to give us a full, abundant 115 W. Sth St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist allowing others live to 102. come. life, we can choose to live Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 each day strengthened and Service times: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 men- God knows when each empowered by God's Pres- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 2:00 pm Bible Study 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service tions a season for every- person will die because He is ence; make wise decisions 580-928-4296 Queen ofAll Saints thing, including a time for all-knowing, but this is not concerning how to live, and Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914N. Sth St, Sayre birth and a time for death. the same as appointing the how to care for ourselves. 580-928-2385 Solomon is merely say- time ofdeath. The Bible says Ultimately, we trust that First Assembly of God Rey, Danny Grover United Methodist 2701 S. Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk ing that in every life there that “all the days ordained God is sovereign over every- 580-225-1167 are different occurrences: for me were written...before thing, and loves us eternally. St. Mathews Catholic City Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City we all have periods of joy one of them came to be.” Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 Scott Rodgers, Rev. and mourning; times when (Psalm 139:1-6; 16). replaces destructive life hab- Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover people give birth and times its with greater self-respect Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist when people die. Since God knows every and healthy habits by focus- 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 detail leading to our death, ing on God’s great wisdom Antioch Christian The Bible is clear that God does this mean we have no and tender love. By praying 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist has gifted each person with control over when it hap- and giving financially, you 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 freedom to choose how to pens? From God's perspec- are an essential part of this Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 live. Our personal choices tive, because God knows ev- ministry of hope. 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene often affect how and when erything, including exactly what choices we will make Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene we die. We also live in a Please consider Infinite 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City world contaminated by First that affect when, where and Grace Ministries in your 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2026 Adam’ rebellion against how we will die, nothing we year-round giving! Your 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) God. Accidents and disease do can change what God generosity is an eternal in- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City must always be attributed already knows will happen. vestment in this and future 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal to the effects of sin in the However, from a human generations. Call 580-774- 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple world. God is Life—He loves perspective, how we think, 2884 for information about 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City life! Without proof-texting, choose and live has a power- convenient auto-debit, or Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors we cant correctly say death ‘ful impact on the time and donate securely through our 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La is caused or predetermined circumstances of our death. free phone app. Chase Brower, Min, Pena by God. We can't prevent all sickness Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City and sin-caused harm. How- Send your questions and Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes Even when sinful behav- ever, living from God’ wis- comments to: 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 ior is judged, the Bible in- dom minimizes the harm Dr. Dixie Yoder 580-225-0203 Presbyterian dicates it may be possible to and often lengthens life. PO Box 466 First Baptist 301 $. Magnolia Ave, Brick Weatherford, OK 73096 Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick day Non-Denominational 580-526-3375 Evening Open Bible Study 7pm "Rehab itationigc Yow Auto Supply Jason Klechner, Min. Wednesday ‘The Way Church 221 South Jetterson First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma 504N. 4th St,, Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 590-226-2168 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community arrett 580-225-5295 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City First Hispanic Baptist, 580-225-1184 Church of God 919 W. 8th St., Elk City 616 N. Locust Avenue Gateway 580-225-7901 580-225-4395, 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 580-225-1184 Main Street Baptist Westside Church of Christ Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 ‘The Link |_* __-4 __* ___ [email protected]) Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God Company PLLC sta9 x. main, eikciy 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 501 W. 1st, Elk City Trinity Fellowship 580-225-0227 Sayre Joe Thompson, Min. 580-928-2345 Bank OF Western Elk City Viel «Conde «Geary + Weatherford « Woodward One Church 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries + Blk City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 434 + Fax: 580-225-5686) Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Hours of Operation: Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran Lobby: 9:00 3:00pm (Monday - Friday’) 1-40 S, Hwy. 34, Elk City Ovive-Thar: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday- Fray) 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St.., Elk City Dive Tew: 90m 12-00 (Sat 580-225-2266 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Call today to support Job Opportunities Available Your Hosts: The Phillios Family the church page! 2009 South Main Street 580-225-3000 Elk City * 580-243-1200 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer