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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 The Elk City News xt SHARING GOD’S GIFT ‘Touchstone Energy” j ‘Cooperatives 18920 1170 Rd SS Great Plains Bank Eth City- SEEFFIDZZECS CONTE 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 CHRISTMAS we the beginning of Advent we begin to think of Christmas and the gift the Heavenly Father shared with us...his Son IS COMING! Jesus. As we enter the holiday season we can consider what gifts we can share to brighten the lives of others. A gift can have great or little value, depending on our resources; it’s the thought that counts. Even if it’s only a smile, we all have something we can of His Son by festive and fun why Jesus came! Angels thankfully share each day. At your house of worship this week, traditions, including Christ- sang, “Glory to God in the mas trees, gifts and food, highest, and on earth, peace think about God’s greatest gift and prepare your minds and hearts among men with whom He for the miracle of Christmas. In the same way that wed- is pleased” Christmas be- Daily Bible Readings ding rings represent lifelong comes eternally significant as Psalm Luke Luke Daniel Malachi Malachi Malachi commitment, the star atop we proclaim the true peace 30 21:5-24 24:25-38 «= 10:1-11:2a 11-14 23-17 3:1-18 a Christmas tree represents of salvation through Jesus God’s promise to give the Christ. Scriptures Selectedby the American Bible Society \X Daily Devotional at www.AmericanBible.org Savior, the Light of the world. ©2024 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com It reminds us of the great star God is not angrily watch- that led wise men to Bethle- ing every move we make, Area Church Directory hem to honor the earthborn ready to condemn anyone King ofall creation. who sins. Indeed, He loves Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Dixie Yoder Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 every person so intensely that He personally paid for all sin Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist ‘Thanksgiving 2024 is his- Bright Christmas _ lights tory and beautiful Christmas represent Jesus, the eternal by becoming one of us. John 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist color has appeared on Main Light of hope shining on our 3:17: “God did not send His Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City 580-472-3472 Street USA. Neighborhoods sin-darkened world. Christ- son into the world in order to Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: shine and glisten with lights, mas gifts remind us of the condemn the world, but so 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study pretend snow and reindeer. greatest gift ever given - ev- that the world might find sal- 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service Jimmy Blanken, Min, erlasting life through the vation and be made safe and 914N. Sth St., Sayre The Christian celebration blood of Jesus Christ. sound through Him” First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 of Christmas is founded on 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist Jesus—not trees, decorations, Candy canes represent the St. Francis of Assisi hum- 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk food, and gifts. The Bible shepherd's crook of Jesus, the bly expressed his desire to Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City makes no mention of Christ- good Shepherd, who tender- make the love of God visible Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 mas or Christmas trees, so ly calls every person to come in his life: “Lord, make me Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. we recognize that Christmas, to Him. The red and white an instrument of your peace. 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist as we celebrate it, isn’t based stripes represent Christ’s pu- Where there is hatred, let Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick on specific Biblical instruc- rity and His cleansing blood. me sow love; where there is 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 tion. injury, pardon; where there 580-243-0066 Red and green are tradi- is doubt, faith; where there Jeff McDowell United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 However, humankind tional Christmas colors. Red is despair, hope; where there 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 has a built-in need to com- symbolizes the blood of Je- is darkness, light; and where 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick memorate important events. sus. Green represents nature there is sadness, joy. Grant | Nazarene | Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 ‘Throughout Scripture, God’ and our earthly life. The com- that I may not so much seek 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Church of The Nazarene people have built monu- bination symbolizes the Holy to be consoled as to console; 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City ments—visible reminders of Spirit’s union with our earth- to be understood, as to un- (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages life-changing experiences. ly lives, referred to by Jesus derstand; or to be loved as to Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 Celebrating Jesus’ birth on when He prayed: “Come Thy love. For it is in giving that we 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City Pentecostal December 25, while know- Kingdom! Be done Thy will, receive, it is in pardoning that 580-225-0212 First Christian ing it’s not the actual date, on earth as it is in heaven!” we are pardoned, and it is in 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City recognizes the significance of dying to ourselves that we are 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Jesus virgin birth and sinless Sometimes Christians born to eternal life” 580-225-0742 Church of Christ life, making eternal life with criticize December 25 cel- Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La our Heavenly Father possi- ebrations as “pagan”. But Your year-end financial Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena ble. the greater problem may be gift to Infinite Grace Mi 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City that, like the unsaved world, istries reduces your tax lia~ Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes believers have become so fo- bility while providing hope 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 As Christ-followers, our 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Brick attention is to be centered cused on gifts and food that and healing to many. Call First Baptist Douglas Holland, Minister on Jesus throughout the year, we forget to invite Jesus to His 580-774-2884 or mail your 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 not only at Christmas. When own birthday celebration! tax-deductible donation to 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian ‘This year, rather than arguing Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City our intent is to honor Jesus, PO Box 466, Weatherford, First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 we wont be distracted from about trees, lights, Santa or OK 73096; postmarked by 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day gratitude for God's great gift Yaletide logs, let’s announce December 31. 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 Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 221 South Jefferson 919 W. 8th St., Elk City 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. Kellye L. Fuchs CPA Church of God ‘The Link Mt. Carmal Baptist 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City Pamela J. Muncroif CPA 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Office: 580.225.8877 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 Ceheea Pe nom 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 Western Of Oklahoma] Prairie View Baptist BG -Ve Cae Gye We 1-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran 201 Ik City, OK 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Wax: 580-2: Lobby: dpm (Monday - Friday) Deiye-Thau: 9:00 ‘:00pmn (Monday Friday) 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Paeive- Tora! 9am 1240000 (S Job Opportunities Available Call today to support (V\: Hosts: The Phillips Family the church page! 2009 South Main Street | Elk City * 580-243-1200 1 580-225-3000 Locally owned and operated for over 30 years/Equal Opportunity Employer