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4+ SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 The Elk City News THE WEED EATER 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 Photo edit igstockphoto phodopus PRUNING YOUR BRAIN eeding the garden is a chore; but if we procrastinate, those weeds will take over and choke out beautiful plantings. lete Button: words someone spoke (bitter- Mark 4:7 tells us, “...seed fell among thorns, which grew up and ness); what our spouse didn't choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain.” In our daily ‘The more you run a neuro- do “right” (resentment), how lives we must be vigil: nt for “weeds” like pessimism, negativity circuit in your brain, the stron- desperate our finances seem ger that circuit becomes. For (hopelessness), or how stupid and fear. We don’t want them to creep in and destroy the beauty example, the more you practicethe whole world is (cynicism), and fruitfulness of our lives. Stay close to God and plant seeds of piano or speaking a language, we fertilize poisonous “weed- faith, hope and optimism! The gifts of the Spirit are great “weed the stronger these circuits be- thoughts,” helping them grow eaters”. Worship regularly - don’t let the “weeds” take over. come. To learn something strong in our brains and mak- Daily Bible Readings new, even more important ing our bodies sick. We cannot than practicing, is the ability to control every circumstance, John John John John John John John. unlearn—or break down—the but we can determine the im- 14:1-14 14:15-31 15:1-17 15:18-16:4a_16:4b-15 16:16-24 —-16:25-33 old circuits. This is called “syn- pact of every circumstance on Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalatwww.AmericanBible.org aptic pruning” our lives, by choosing how we ©2024 Keister-Wi Jiams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder think about what's happening. If there was a brain-meter Your brain is like a garden, ‘The Bible calls it renewing the Area Church Directory that could measure the fear- but instead of flowers or veg- mind. quotient or the trust-quotient etables, you grow synaptic con- Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist in each thought, what would nections between neurons. Let's determine to exactly re- 580-471-3688 your fear/trust score be? It Neurotransmitters like dopa- verse the amount of time spent Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown may surprise you to know, we mine and serotonin travel across thinking weedy thoughts, and 115 W. Sth St., Brick Seventh-Day Adventist actually do have a way to mea- these connections. Microglial the time we invest in think- Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City Intersection Hwy 6 and SS 580-472-3472 sure fear and trust levels in our cells are the brains gardener and ing about life from God’s per- Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: thought life. Its our physical waste removers: pulling “weeds”, spective. We must know what 2:00 pm Bible Study 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service health! killing ‘pests’, raking up “dead the Bible says! In agreement 580-928-4296 leaves” The synaptic connec- with God's Word; setting our Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen ofAll Saints Numerous ongoing stud- tions that get used less are focus, thoughts and conversa- 914N. Sth St, Sayre ies show a direct correlation marked bya protein. When the tion on Life rather than death, First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 Rey, Danny Grover United Methodist 2701 S. Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk between chronic worry and microglial cells sense the pro- our God-designed “brain gar- 580-225-1167 gastrointestinal problems, tein, they bond to it to “prune” dener” microglial cells will cut St. Mathews Catholic City Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City headaches, respiratory illnesses the synapse; making physical the — “wrong-thought-weeds” 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 Scott Rodgers, Rev. and heart disease, just to name space available to build new down. This permits strong Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover a few. The Bible shows a clear learning and information. Godly thoughts to mature and Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist connection between wrong produce the abundant harvest 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 thinking and poor bone health Asyou sleep, your brain cells of joy, good physical health and Antioch Christian (Proverbs 4:20-22; 16:24- shrink by 60% to make room emotional freedom! 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist 25; 17:22). for the microglial cells to work. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 Even a 10-20 minute nap gives 1 Thessalonians 5:15-19; Co- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 Weve all experienced the your “gardeners” the opportu- lossians 4:2-3: See that no one 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene tension that causes headaches, nity to come in and clear away repays another with evil for diarrhea and heart palpita- trash. It like running a defrag- evil, but always seek that which Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City tions. We're also familiar with mentation on your computer. is good....for all people. Rejoice 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 580-225-5344 Rev. Andrew Dages the commercials that encour- always; pray without ceasing; in (Diciples of Christ) age us to ask for any number If you're fighting with some- everything give thanks; for this Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City of drugs. But what if, instead one at work, and devote your is God’ will for you in Christ 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal of big medical bills that inten- time to thinking about how to Jesus...devote yourselves to 580-225-0212 First Christian Grace Temple sify the worry, and dangerous get even with them, and not prayer, keeping alert in it with 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City chemicals with their myriad of about your big project, you're an attitude of thanksgiving... Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors miserable side effects that sim- going to wind up a synaptic 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La ply soothe some of the symp- superstar at revenge plots, but Send questions and com- Chase Brower, Min, Church of Christ Pena toms, we could take care of the ments to: a poor innoyator. You literally 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City root of the problem at home? craft your own mind by choos- Dr. Dixie Yoder Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes ing your focus. PO Box 466 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 Following are excerpts from Weatherford, OK 73096 580-225-0203 Presbyterian an insightful article by Judah When we spend time think- 580-774-2884 First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Pollack, Your Brain Has A De- ing repeatedly about the angry https://wwwfacebook.com 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 Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Yow Auto Supply 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 590-228-2166 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community 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 Kellye L. Fuchs CPA 580-225-7901 580-225-4395, 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Pamela J. Muncrelf CPA Main Street Baptist 580-225-1184 Curtis Newton, Min. 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Westside Church of Christ ‘Office: 580.225.8877 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 lel Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘The Link |___—__—_&—_______ 200 S. Main, Elk City Company PLLC y i 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist SEES tonne enc) | 9Boe see TE OM Oe 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Church of God 501 W. Ist, Elk City Trinity Fellowship 580-225-2061 Sayre Joe Thompson, Min. 580-928-2345 Bank Of Western Oklahoma One Church EDR Cy «Vil Condell« Geary» Weatherford + Woodward 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries + Elk City, OK. 73648 580-210-8881 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 434 Fax: 540-225-5686) Kevin Brosius (pastor) 580-243-9708 Hours of Operation Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran 0p (Monday - Friday) 1-40 S, Hwy. 34, Elk City OO ‘Monuay- Friday) 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St. Elk City Dave Ths: 9am -12-00pen (Sabana 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