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4+ SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024The Elk City News Keb A FOREVER FRIEND ‘Touchitone Energy” ‘Conperatives ASE 18920 E1170 Rd SS Great Plains Bank ~Fthe City SEEFFIDZICS \ gpbarkokcore 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 PATRIOTISM AND fe AERppota/monkeybusiness PRAYER any of us are fortunate to have had at least one “forever friend” - the friend who’s seen us through good and bad times, the one who knows all our secrets, the one who loves us believers who accept the feel unutterable anxiety. no matter what. Some of us are not so lucky. But whether you Biblical mandate to en- God grant us wisdom and are surrounded by many friends or you are a loner, you can have gage in the everyday life fortitude!” God as your constant friend and companion. In Proverbs 17:17 of our nation, determin- we read, “A friend loveth at all times.” God’s unfailing love and ing to bring God’s pur- The second Continental direc} n provides a bond for all our days. God, your “forever pose to light in a dark cul- Congress, in 1775, contin- friend”, awaits at your house of worship. ture through our choices ued the commitment to Daily Bible Readings and words. pray and called for a na- tional day of humility, fast- Zechariah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Praying for our nation ing and prayer. This spirit 10:1-12 49:1-12 49:13-26 55:1-13 63:15-64:12 66:1-11 66:12-24 inspires us to a greater of dependence on God Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society XX Daily Devotionalat www.AmericanBible.org patriotism: to support undergirded the drafting ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com our country and defend of the Declaration of In- it against enemies or de- dependence the following Area Church Directory Dixie Yoder tractors. The more patri- year. People prayed fer- A patriot is one who otic we become, the more vently, and saw dramatic First Baptist Church Canute vigorously supports their we want to pray for our na- evidences of God's in- Assembly of God 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist country and is prepared tion, through which God tervention. After George Assembly of God Pastor Martin Brown Seventh-Day Adventist to defend it against en- has generously provided Washington took the oath 115 W. Sth St., Erick emies or detractors. for us and much of the of office as first President, Retrop Baptist Church 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City world. One of the most dy- he went with Vice Presi- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 580-472-3472 Service times: ‘There are many who've namic expressions of patri- dent John Adams to St. Assembly of God 580-303-0791 2:00 pm Bible Study otism is consistent prayer Paul’s Chapel, seeking 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:50 pm Church Service never defended our na- 580-928-4296 Queen ofAll Saints tion physically as a part for those who are called to God's providential care for Jimmy Blanken, Min. of the military. But seek and carry out God's the new government and 914N. Sth St, Sayre will in government. First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 whether active, retired or its leaders. 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rey, Danny Grover United Methodist never been a part of our 580-225-1167 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Armed Forces, believers ‘As we approach our na- Our nation desperately Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic City must grasp the fact that tion’s birthday celebration needs more _ prayerful, 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 on July Fourth, it's im- Godly men and women Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Scott Rodgers, Rev. our deadliest enemies are Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover unseen. These unseen en- portant to remember the in government, and those United Methodist emies motivate and drive in office desperately need foundation that made this 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick nation great. America was believers who will pray for Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 those who are visible! birthed in prayer as the them daily. This troubling, 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City United Methodist Ephesians 6:10-13: Be Founding Fathers made a turbulent and divisive time 580-243-0066 802 N. 4th St., Sayre + 580-928-2146 strong in the Lord and powerful, prayerful Dec- demands a fresh commit- Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 in the strength of His laration of Independence ment to pray for guidance 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church 580-928-2585 Nazarene might. Put on the full ar- at the first meeting of the for our leaders as they seek 1S. Walnut, Erick mor of God, so that you Continental Congress in to lead this nation under Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene 1774, Colonial delegates 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St,, Elk City will be able to stand firm God. 580-225-2026 against the schemes ofthe met under growing Brit- 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Rev. Andrew Dages (Diciples of Christ) devil. Our struggle is not ish conflict to declare their God wants to bless our Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City against flesh and blood, “civil and religious liber- nation! Instead of imag- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Pentecostal but against the rul- ties” Among the delegates ining and expecting the 580-225-0212 Grace Temple ers, against the powers, was Col. George Washing- worst, let's confidently First Christian 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre 601 W. 20th St, Elk City against the world forces ton who had cast a vote imagine what would hap- Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors of this darkness, against for Virginia to hold a day pen ifevery American who 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City the spiritual forces of of prayer for the people of says they love God would 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Chase Brower, Min, Pena wickedness in the heay- Boston. John Adams wrote set time aside daily to pray Church of Christ 600 W. Main, Elk City enly places. NASU in his diary about his pro- for members of our gov- Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Pastor, Jose Reyes found longing for God's ernment! Why not do it? Gantt Carter, Min. 580-799-2964 Prayer cannot be sepa- strength and courage: “I Why not now? Prayer and 580-225-0203 Presbyterian rated from the support wander alone and ponder. patriotism are inseparable! First Baptist 301 $. Magnolia Ave, Brick of our country, and our ... The objects before me Infinite Grace Ministries Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian desire to defend it against are too grand. ... We have 1414 Cypress Dr. 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City enemies or detractors, not men fit for the times. P.O. Box 466 Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 visible and invisible. This We are deficient in genius, Weatherford, OK 73096 First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick is particularly true for in education, in travel, in 580-774-2884 580-526-3375 day Non-Denominational fortune, in everything. I 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 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 1000 N. Main, Elk City P.O, Box 2579, Elk City, OK 73648 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Phone: 580-.243-0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 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| Come First” Lobby: 9:00am ~ 00pm (Monday - Friday) OXpm (Monday- Fray) 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Job Opportunities Available Call today to support Your Hosts: The Phillios Family the church page! 2009 South Main Street Elk City * 580-243-1200 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer