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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 The Elk City News ret as. bal 18920E 1170 Rd CAN I TOUCH GOD? - 4 SS Great Plains Bank EC City- SEE.FFIDLZI2E5 grbarnkokcore 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 = 2e God?” the tiny voice went on. “Yes, my child; with each morning’s dawn THE NEED FOR i As the birds in the heavens swoop and sail along... You can see God.” “Can I hear God?” the little one then wondered. “Yes, you can; in every clap of thunder GRATITUDE His voice rings out casting any doubt asunder... You can hear God.” iow God?” the nocent one mi hild; you need not be con the bones” in word or in deed, do every- thing in the name of the Lord Because we live ina sin-bro- Jesus, giving thanks to God age ken world, it seems easier to the Father through Him.” step into the trap of thinking Daily Bible Readings “if only I had...or “if only I God designed humankind 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. Psalm Psalm didn't have to deal with _Td and knows best what destroys 15:1-24 15:25 - 16:7 16:8-43 Was 17:16-27 1821-24 18:25-50 be happy.’ But this mindset is or makes us successful: always a bottomless pit of dis- Proverbs 15:13, 15: A joyful ScripturesSelected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org satisfaction. Because the devil heart makesa face cheerful...a ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com sad heart breaks the spirit. All wants to steal, kill and destroy, and because we are affected by the days of the oppressed are Area Church Directory the sin in our world, we tend miserable, but a cheerful heart to default to negativity more has continual feast. Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Dixie Yoder easily even when we've deter- Romans 1:20-23: From the Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 We have just entered mined to cultivate gratitude. creation of the world His in- Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist ing month! Rather Our choice to make gratitude visible attributes. ..have been 115 W. Sth St., Brick Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist than limiting gratitude to one a habit must be intentional, clearly seen, being understood Intersection Hwy6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City day, I want to focus the next even when emotions are sad, through what He has made. Assembly of God 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 Service times: several weeks on learning to or circumstances are difficult. ‘Therefore, people are without 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study be grateful as a year-round (Psalm 100:4-5): “Enter His excuse, for they knew God but 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service lifestyle. While we may be gates with thanksgiving... did not glorify Him....or show Jimmy Blanken, Min, 914N. Sth St., Sayre aware that we feel better emo- give thanks to Him...because gratitude. Instead, their think- First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 tionally when expressing grat- the Lord is good, and His love ing became nonsense, and 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist itude, we may not really think is eternal; His faithfulness their senseless minds were 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk about how far-reaching the endures through all genera- darkened...” Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City benefits are. tions?” Colossians 3:13-15: “The 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 Lord has forgiven you, now Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Gratitude reduces stress! A daily list is a great tool you also must forgive. Over 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist Its no secret that stress can for cultivating a grateful at- all, put on love...and let the Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick negatively impact physical titude and keeping the focus peace of the Messiah...con- 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 health, but research shows on blessings rather than on trol your hearts. Be thankful!” 580-243-0066 that an “attitude of gratitude” real or perceived lack. Add- 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18: Jeff McDowell United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 can be a successful antidote to ing to the list first thing in “See to it that no one repays 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 unavoidable external stress. the morning sets a positive evil for evil...always pursue 580-928-2585 Christian Church what is good for all. Rejoice 1S. Walnut, Erick Grateful people who perceive and cheerful tone for the day. 580-526-3284 gratitude as a lifestyle rath- (Philippians 4:5-7): “Don't always! Pray constantly. Give Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene er than a temporary state of worry about anything, but in thanks in everything, for this 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City mind have an advantage over everything...through prayer is God’ will for you in Christ (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages ungrateful, habitual com- with thanksgiving, make your Jesus” Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 plainers. requests known to God, and 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal God's peace...will guard your Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-0212 First Christian Grateful people take better minds in Christ Jesus” offers Biblical _ instruction 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City care of themselves. An atti- for spiritual and emotional 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors tude of thankfulness has been Martha Washington said, growth through the develop- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ linked to better hormone bal- “Tm determined to be cheer- ment of gratitude. This brings Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La ance, immune function, and ful and happy, in whatever healing to individuals and Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena decreased rates of disease. situation. ['ve learned from families torn by the addictions 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City (Proverbs 12:25; 17:22): “Anx- experience that most of our and relational death caused by Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes happiness or misery depends a self-focused life in a sin-bro- 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 iety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but an encouraging upon our dispositions, not ken world. Emotional and First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Douglas Holland, Minister Presbyterian word makes it glad...a happy our circumstances” —Inten- spiritual maturity is costly and 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 heart is good medicine and a tional kindness to others helps valuable. Immaturity is costly Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian cheerful mind works healing, encourage gratitude in our and destructive. Call 580- Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 but a broken spirit dries up own situation. 774-2884 for your personal (Colossians 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day 3:17): “And whatever you do, appointment! 580-526-3375 Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Jason Klechner, Min, 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 580-225-5295 Elk City Community Yow Auto Supply First Hispanic Baptist 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 221 South Jefferson: 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 616 N. Locust Avenue Elk City, Oklahoma 580-225-7901 580-225-4395 Gateway 580-225-2166 Main Street Baptist 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Westside Church of Christ 580-225-1184 580-225-2938 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. e. Kellye L. Fuchs cra Church of God ‘The Link Mt. Carmal Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City Pamala J. Muncreif CPA 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min, ‘Trinity Fellowship Fax: 580.225.1183 One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sayre 580-928-2345 1121 South Main, Elk City 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah's Witnesses Company PLLC 580-210-8881 hen aks 1000 N. Main, Elk City | P.O, Box 2579, Elk City,OK 73648 Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries Phone: 580-243- 0466 + Fax: 580-243-0472 580-928-9330 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 [Bank Of Western Oklahoma Prairie View Baptist TIACiy-Vie Cond - Geary» Wether Woodand 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Christ Lutheran 201 F. Browlwuy kPax: City, OK. 73648 580- Pastor Tod Thornton 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Phone: 580- 25-5686 G People Come First” North Van Buren Ave. Elk ear FNC Hours of Operation: Lobby: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday Friday) Deive-Theu: 9:00uen- 5:00pm (Monday-Friday) Dieive-Thru! 9am 12:00pm (Saturtay) 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Job Opportunities Available Call today to support (V\: Hosts: The Phillips Family | the church page! 2009 South Main Street Elk City * 580-243-1200 f 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer