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We're used to order to judge (to reject, Worship this week in God’s House. Depend on Him, not on luck. hearing it, but do we really to condemn, to pass sen- believe it? With the wild- tence on) the world, but Weekly Scripture Reading fires raging in California, that the world might find John Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts we'll soon hear that God salvation and be made 171-26 61-15 71-34 7.35-8.3 84-25 8.26-40 91-25 is judging the wickedness safe and sound through Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society in Hollywood and is burn- Him. He who believes in ©2025 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com ing up the evil. But is that Him [who clings to, trusts what the Bible says, or is in, relies on Him] is not it what frightened, angry judged [he who trusts in Area Church Directory Dixie Yoder people who are looking Him never comes up for Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 “The love of God is for a reason for the aw- judgment; for him there Assembly of God Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 greater far than tongue or fulness are saying about is no rejection, no con- Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 pen can ever tell! God? demnation-he incurs no Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist It goes beyond the high- damnation]; but he who 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist est star and reaches to the A common misconcep- does not believe (cleave Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rad., Elk City 580-472-3472 lowest hell. tion about God is that He to, rely on, trust in Him) Assembly of God 580-303-0791 Service times: The wandering child is has love for humanity. But is judged already [he has 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study reconciled by God's be- if He has love, it could be already been convicted 580-928-4296 Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service Jimmy Blanken, Min, loved Son. less tomorrow then it was and has already received 914N. Sth St., Sayre The aching soul again today; it would choose fa- his sentence] because he First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 Rev. Danny Grover made whole and priceless vorites, and actively reject has not believed in and 2701 S. Randall , Elk City United Methodist pardon won. those who didn't respond trusted in the name of the 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk correctly. The Bible teach- only begotten Son of God. Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City es over and over that it is [He is condemned for re- 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 When ancient time shall Grandview Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. pass away, and human God's nature to love. God fusing to let his trust rest Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City thrones and kingdoms is love! He doesn’t have it, in Christ's name.]” 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist fall; He is it. This means His Bryan Herrick Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick When those who here love cannot fluctuate or 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 refused to pray, on rocks discriminate. “While we were yet in 580-243-0066 United Methodist and hills and mountains weakness [powerless to Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 call; Most of us have at least help ourselves], at the fit- 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 God’s love so sure shall heard John 3:16 quoted; ting time Christ died for 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick | Nazarene | still endure, all measure- some of us might have (in behalf of) the ungodly. Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 less and strong; even memorized it in Sun- But God shows and clearly 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City First Church of The Nazarene Grace will resound the day school. But few of us proves His [own] love for 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-225-2026 whole earth round, the have really understood us by the fact that while (Diciples of Christ) 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages saints and angels song. that it says that Jesus did we were still sinners, Central Missionary Baptist 580-225-7801 not come to bring judg- Christ (the Messiah, the 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0212 Pentecostal Could we with in the ment, but rather eter- Anointed One) died for First Christian 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple ocean fill, and were the nal life and safety to the us.” Romans Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City skies of parchment made; world. The Amplified 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Were every stalk on Classic translation says it Infinite Grace Minis- 580-225-0742 Church of Christ earth a quill, and everyone like this: tries is a teaching/coun- Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La a scribe by trade. seling ministry that offers Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena 600 W. Main, Elk City To write the love of God “For God so greatly guidance in relationships 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes above would drain the loved and dearly prized and life crises, based on 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 ocean dry; the world that He [even] the truth of God’s love for 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Brick Nor could the scroll gave up His only begotten humanity made visible in First Baptist Douglas Holland, Minister 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City contain the whole, though (unique) Son, so that who- Christ Jesus. Call 580-774- 816-726-6988 2884 for your one-on-one 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian stretched from sky to sky.” ever believes in (trusts in, 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City clings to, relies on) Him appointment today! First Baptist Worship 11am Sunday Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 The measureless, in- shall not perish (come to 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick day 580-526-3375 Jason Klechner, Min, Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational 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 Gateway 580-225-4395 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. Muncreif CPA 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City Office: 580.225.8877 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min, ‘Trinity Fellowship Fax: $80.225.1183 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. 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