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RELIGION 4A- SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 The Elk City News MEMORIES SS Great Plains Bank Et City- SEE-FFRZZICS grbarkokcotre 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 “SAVED TO SERVE” AND BURN-OUT ‘e never know what a day will bring...joy, tragedy, success, or failure. We must be prepared for the best or the worst that ous problem is that there is of the Holy Spirit energizes life can bring, treasuring all the moments that life holds. We must no way to measure when us to offer joyful acts of ser- have the faith to make plans for the future while making memories “enough” has been done to vice without burning out. in the moment. The best way to begin each day is in praise and be confident of God's desired prayer...praise for what the Lord has given us and prayer for the approval. So they work hard- The mission pf the Body er still, offering “service” that of Christ is to promote rela- wisdom to make each moment contribute to the growth of our becomesa grinding, burden- tionship with Jesus, not pro- spirit. Attend your chosen place of worship each week; there you some duty, and produces grams. Wisdom asks, “Does will make memories for today and plan for an eternity with God. resentment toward God and this program and my part Daily Bible Readings the people they “serve”. in it promote knowing Jesus intimately?” If not, we can Acts Acts Acts Acts. Acts Acts Acts ‘This doesn’t mean that ev- cheerfully say “no”, 21-12 214-28 2:29-47 331-10 3211-26 41-22 4:23-37 eryone who works hard in a Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org church program is trying to In Philippians 2:12-13, ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Dixie Yoder earn God's approval, or that Colossians 1:28-29 and 2 Listening to people, I hear no one should work hard! Corinthians 5:14-15, Paul Area Church Directory often repeated phrases and It does mean that each one describes his motivation for clichés; many of which are needs to assess motives and ministry: Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute Seventh-Day Adventist spoken with little thought priorities as we quietly hear 580-471-3688 or understanding of what is from the Lord. If we say So just as you have always Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist being said. “Saved to serve” “yes” to any task because: (1) obeyed, not only in my pres- 115 W. Sth St., Brick Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City is one of the most common. “If I don't, ‘they’ will think I ence, but now, much more in Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 What does that even mean? don’t do my part” or (2) “IfI my absence, work out your Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: And how are we affected if don't do it, it won't get done’, salvation with fear and trem- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study we believe it’s true? then perhaps the task needs bling; for it is God who is at 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service to be left undone. work in you, both to will and Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen ofAll Saints Many believers feel frus- to work for His good plea- 914 N. Sth St., Sayre trated and overwhelmed Programs and dissatisfied sure....we proclaim Him, First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist grumbling have existed since admonishing and teach- 2701S. Randall , Elk City 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk by “church work”. If we re- 580-225-1167 ally are saved simply to serve New Testament times. Acts6 ing with all wisdom, so that City Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City God, why isn’t service more describes the Feed The Wid- we may present every man 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 Scott Rodgers, Rev. satisfying? ows program established in complete in Christ, striv- Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover the Jerusalem church. The ing according to His power, Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist Physical and emotional Hellenistic Jews reacted which mightily works within 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick Nat Hicks 580-526-3949 burnout is a problem that with irritation, believing the us...the love of Christ urges Antioch Christian crosses denominational Hebrew widows were being and impels us...He died for 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist lines. Burn-out is increas- preferentially treated. The all, so that all those who live 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 ingly prevalent among pas- response was to choose sev- might live no longer to and Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 tors and others who main- en men of proven character, for themselves, but to and 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene tain church programs in filled with the Holy Spirit for Him Who died and was western culture, and often and wisdom, to serve tables raised again for their sake. Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City results from the false belief and distribute the food fairly. 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Christian Church 580-225-2026 that our reason for existing Imagine! The necessary cre- Earthly life is meant tobea 580-225-5344 Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) and receiving salvation is to dentials for the “menial” task meaningful partnership with Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City do God's work. of serving tables were char- God Himself! 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal acter and wisdom, motivated Dr. Dixie Grace Temple by the infilling power of the 580-225-0212 First Christian Those struggling with Eastside Baptist 1601N. 4th St, Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City burn-out reluctantly _ac- Spirit! For questions and answers: 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors knowledge they became Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-0742 Church of Christ involved in “church-work” Believing we are “saved to P.O. Box 466 Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La because they believed the serve” inevitably produces Church of Christ Pena Weatherford, OK 73096 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 600 W. Main, Elk City busier they are in church feverish self-effort and burn- 580-774-2884 Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes activities, the “happier” God out. Knowing we are saved Facebook:Infinite Grace 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 will be; the more they pray simply to receive the love of Ministries 580-225-0203 Presbyterian and witness, the better God God, and share that love with First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister will “like” them. The obvi- others through the infilling 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 First Baptist Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-526-3375 day Non-Denominational Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Yow Auto Supply Wednesday ‘The Way Church 221 South Jefferson: First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City Elk City, Oklahoma 504 N. 4th St,, Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 590-225-2168 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 580-225-7901 580-225-4395, 4227W. 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 ‘Jehovah's Wit: ‘The Link jehovah’s Witnesses 1121 South Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist ee 200.8; Matos ll ty, Phone 580-243-0488 Fe:So0c343-0472 ceria ees 501 W. 1st, Elk City Trinity Fellowship Bank Of Western : Oklahoma] 0r: _ Hk ty «Viel «Cond Geary Wether = Woodard Church 200 Haat Sovadsiny: Elk City pnt ee Sekocea Wenicend $00.928-2845 eee == 201 om City, OK. 73648 402 E. 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