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4+ SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 The Elk City News ‘Touchitone Energy” ‘Conperatives 18920 E1170 Rd LADY SS Great Plains Bank LIBERTY ~Fthe City SEEFIDLZZES gpbarkokcore 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-34. 42 HAPPY BIRTHDAY EF more than a hundred years, the Statue of Liberty has been AMERICA! a symbol of freedom for our great country. She stands steady and true through storms, freezing winters, and summer heat, Heaven, even while living with gratitude and respect welcoming all who come to our shores. As we prepare to celebrate physically on earth, for the blessings ofthis na- another Independence Day, let us examine our own spirits. Do we tion; practicing discerning reflect the light of our Creator to those who approach us daily? Here are some sugges- and sincere loyalty to the Do we welcome others with open hearts, even when the storms of tions to help us to develop public servants who seek daily life take their toll? Enter the sanctuary of God’s house this a spiritually mature patrio- to do good. Political lead- week and give thanks for the U.S.A. tism: ers who pursue a Biblical Daily Bible Readings goal of godliness and civil Christians must reject well-being deeply need Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Haggai Haggai Zechariah Zechariah a selfish drive for power the support and prayers of 32:36-44 33:1-13 33:14-26 11-15 23-23 8:1-23 99-17 not blindly insisting, “my God's people. Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org nation, right or wrong.” ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Proverbs 14:34: “Righ- July Fourth reminds us teousness exalts a nation, to do our part in the civil Area Church Directory Dixie Yoder but sin is a disgrace to any life of our nation. God people.” As a Christian, I told Jewish exiles living in First Baptist Church Canute am often horrified by the godless, pagan Babylon: Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist On July 4, our nation increasingly overt sin em- “Seek the welfare of this Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown annually celebrates its in- braced by American cul- city where I’ve sent you 115 W. Sth St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist dependence with waving ture. I will take every op- into exile, and pray on its Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City behalf; for in its peace, you Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 flags, picnics, and parades. portunity to oppose evil Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: Some churches deck their with God's Truth. will have peace? (Jeremi- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study sanctuary with red, white, ah 29:7). Christians who 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service and blue; other Christians Christians are not to long to live fully in God’s Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen ofAll Saints virtually ignore this and despise other nations. As Kingdom correctly think 914N. Sth St, Sayre disciples of Jesus Christ, First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 other national holidays. of any earthly nation as 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rey, Danny Grover United Methodist This raises the question, we are to remember that temporary, but being salt 580-225-1167 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk “How should a_ believer Christians of all nations and light requires involve- Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic City think about patriotism— are brothers and sisters in ment in the life of the land 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 580-225-0066 Scott Rodgers, Rev. the support of our coun- Christ, and that all non- in which we live. This in- Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover try, and our desire to de- Christians need our lov- cludes _ civic-mindedness Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist fend it against enemies ing witness to the Gos- as we exercise our gifts and 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick pel. Psalm 67:1-2: “God use opportunities to bless Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 or detractors, visible and invisible?” be gracious to us; bless our nation and cities of 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-243-0066 United Methodist us, and cause Your face to residence. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 My teen years were per- shine upon us...that Your Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 meated with the Vietnam way may be known on We are indebted to the 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church sacrifices of many who 580-928-2585 Nazarene War, even as I grew up in the earth, and Your salva- 1S. Walnut, Erick First Church of The Nazarene a church atmosphere that tion among all nations” have stood for freedom be- Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City refused any military affili- Even as we pray for other fore us, We gratefully cele- 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2026 ation, At the same time, I nations, we are not to be- brate our national heritage 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) was always proud to be an with prayers for renewed come cynical and bitter to- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City American, and felt great ward our own! July Fourth faith and needed repen- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal gratitude for those who celebrations stir Christian tance. Christian patrio- 580-225-0212 Grace Temple gave their lives so we can patriotism, providing op- tism prioritizes a loving First Christian 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City enjoy the amazing free- portunity to review the witness to our Savior, the Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors dom that is ours. many good things about great King, Jesus Christ, 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City America. the only One Who can of- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Chase Brower, Min, Church of Christ Pena The understanding that fer true, eternal freedom. 600 W. Main, Elk City we've been transferred out July Fourth reminds us For questions and an- Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes of the world’s kingdom that we live in a nation swers: Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 580-225-0203 into the kingdom of Jesus with a great history, won- Infinite Grace Ministries Presbyterian Christ is a foundational te- derful privileges, and im- P.O. Box 466 First Baptist 301 $. Magnolia Ave, Brick net of Christianity. How- portant — responsibilities: 1414 Cypress drive Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian ever, we still live in the a legacy of freedom and Weatherford, OK 73096 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City world, so it’s necessary blessing that is worth cel- 580-774-2884 Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 that we find the balance ebrating. Romans 13:1-7 Facebook: Infinite Grace First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- commands us to honor 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick day Non-Denominational of living first as citizens of Ministries 580-526-3375 and obey civil authorities Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Wednesday ‘The Way Church First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 504N. 4th St,, Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community 580-225-5295 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City Yow Auto Supply First Hispanic Baptist, Church of God 580-225-1184 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 Jehovah’s Witnesses 200 S. Main, Elk City Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Trinity Fellowship 580-225-2061 501 W. 1st, 580-225-0227 Elk City Sayre Joe Thompson, Min. 580-928-2345 One Church 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Christ Ministiries Company PLLC 580-210-8881 4000 N. Main, Etk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Phone: 580-243-0466 + Fax; 580-243-0472 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 ‘estern ry Prairie View Baptist Christ Lutheran Elk City « Viel « Condell« Geary » Weatherford + Woodward 1-40 S, Hwy. 34, Elk City 580-225-2844 1023 W. 2nd St.., Elk City Elk City, OK. 73648 580-225-2266 3434 + Bax :25-S686| @ i? 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