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RELIGION 4+ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 The Elk City News ‘Touchstone Energy” ‘Cooperatives The Most Special Valentine 18920 1170 Rd y SS a Great Plains Bank Eth City- SEE-FIDLIOS grbarkoh core 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 THE INFINITE MERCY OF GOD he greatest valentine you and your love can share is not one that money can buy. Knowing the Lord as a couple is the greatest gift you can give each other to ensure the closeness you crave and to strengthen your bond when worldly things threaten to separate you. forgiveness shows us that of God’ mercy is found in If you don’t yet have that special person in your life, that’s all right, God’s mercy is central to the cross of Jesus Christ. too; God has a plan for each of us that belong to Him. Worship this His redemptive plan. Through His sacrificial week and celebrate the greatest love of all. God’ mercy is seen in death, Jesus bore the pun- the life and ministry of Je- ishment for sin that hu- Weekly Scripture Reading sus Christ. For instance, manity deserved, opening in John 8:1-11, He extend- the way for reconciliation John John John John John 1 Corinthians John. ed mercy to the woman with God. As Romans 5:8 31-21 3.22-36 41-26 427-42 443-54 B.1-13 10.12 Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society - caught in adultery, refusing affirms, “But God shows to condemn her despite the His love for us in that while ©2025 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com accusations of the crowd. ‘we were still sinners, Christ Another powerful example died for us.” This act of mer- Area Church Directory of God’s mercy is found in cy demonstrates the depth the parable of the prodigal of God’s love and His desire Assembly of God Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 580-225-2266 Dixie Yoder son (Luke 15:11-32). This to rescue humanity from Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 Mercy is defined as com- story portrays a father who eternal separation from Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist passion or forbearance runs to embrace his way- Him. This priceless gift is 115 W. Sth St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist shown to an offender or ward son, even after the available to all, even though Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rad., Elk City to someone who is under son squandered his inheri- many choose to reject it. Assembly of God 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 Service times: another's power. To be attance in reckless living. The In response to God's mer- 7th and Locust St., Sayre 2:00 pm Bible Study someone’ mercy indicates father’s response demon- cy, believers are called to 580-928-4296 Jimmy Blanken, Min, Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service a person without defense strates God’s readiness to reflect His compassion in 914N. Sth St., Sayre against someone who has welcome broken humanity their own lives. Jesus taught, First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 unsurpassed power and au- back into His loving arms. “Blessed are the merciful, 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist thority. As the Apostle Paul wrote, for they shall receive mer- 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk ‘The mercy of God is one “But God, being rich in cy” (Matthew 5:7). Similar- Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 B. Hwy 66, Elk City City of the most profound and mercy, because of the great ly, Paul exhorts Christians Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 awe-inspiring aspects of love with which He loved to “be kind to one anoth- Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City His character. Throughout us, even when we were dead er, tenderhearted, forgiv- 580-225-7742 United Methodist Scripture, we are reminded in our trespasses, made us ing one another, as God in Bryan Herrick Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick of God's boundless com- alive together with Christ” Christ forgave you” (Ephe- 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 passion and His willingness (Ephesians 2:4-5). sians 4:32). Extending mer- 580-243-0066 to forgive, heal, and restore God’ mercy is not lim- cy to others is both an act of Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell United Methodist even the most undeserving ited to forgiveness; it also obedience and a testimony 802 N. 4th St., Sayre+ 580-928-2146 1902 Watts St., Sayre Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 of people. The King James encompasses His provision to the transformative power 580-928-2585 1S. Walnut, Erick Version of the Bible repeats and care for His people. In 580-526-3284 | Nazarene | the phrase “His (God's) Lamentations 3:22-23, we of God’ incredible mercy, Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City mercy endures forever” read, “The steadfast love we are called to live lives 580-225-5344 First Christian Church 580-225-2026 more than fifty times. His of the Lord never ceases; marked by gratitude, humil- (Diciples of Christ) Rev. Andrew Dages mercy is not simply an ab- His mercies never come to ity, and a commitment to Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City an end; they are new every extending the same mercy 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 stract concept but a tangible Pentecostal expression of His infinite morning; great is your faith- to others. Truly, as Psalm 580-225-0212 First Christian love, faithfulness, and grace fulness?” This verse high- 100:5 declares, “For the Lord Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple 601 W. 20th St, Elk City toward humanity. lights the unending, perpet- is good; His mercy endures 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors The mercy of God is ev- ual nature of Gods mercy, forever, and His faithfulness 580-225-0742 Church of Christ ident in His infinite will- ensuring that His children to all generations.” Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La ingness to forgive sin. The are never abandoned or Infinite Grace Minis- Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena Bible declares, “The Lord left without hope. Similarly, tries is a teaching ministry 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City is merciful and gracious, Psalm 145:9 declares, “The that provides practical, life Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 slow to anger and abound- Lord is good to all, and His changing application of 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Brick ing in steadfast love” (Psalm mercy is over all that he has God’s Word to broken re- First Baptist Douglas Holland, Minister 103:8). This verse encap- made.” God's mercy extends lationships and many other 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 sulates God's patience and to all creation, reflecting His life difficulties. Call 580- 580-225-7951 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian endless benevolence and Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City readiness to pardon those 774-2884 to schedule your First Baptist Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 who turn to Him in repen- nurturing nature. one-on-one appointment 400. Sheb Wooley, Erick The ultimate expression day tance. This assurance of 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 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 Pamala J. Muncreif CPA 1801 W. 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