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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 The Elk City News LEARNING TO SEE THE WORDS WE HEAR for many years. stone. (Romans 5:8-10) “But God proves His own Normal sight and hear- love for us in that while we ing link the word “dog” were still sinners Christ with the tangible object at died for us…” such a young age, we ar- en’t consciously aware of Jesus clearly stated that making the connection. our love for others iden- We might wrongly as- tifies us as His disciples sume that as soon as John (John 13:35). When we could see the object or have received God’s love hear the sound, he would through salvation, Ro- automatically say the right mans 12:9-20, Romans word. But that associa- 13:10 and 1 Corinthians Dixie Yoder tion between sound and 13:4-5 give us practical Area Church Directory “Dr. Dixie, Jesus said His object has to be learned ways to make that love vis- and learned correctly. ible and tangible to others: Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 disciples will be known by Assembly of God Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 love, but that doesn’t seem There are many synonyms Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 for dog—some vulgar; Be affectionate to family, Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist tangible to me. I’ve heard 115 W. 5th St., Erick some like “cur” can carry and faithful in your mar- Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist the words all my life. How Pastor: Gary Griffin 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City a meaning that has noth- riage Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 do I MAKE IT REAL?” 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 ing to do with dogs at all! Be diligent: get to work Assembly of God Service times: Love is a language most If John learns only slang, on time, and work hard, 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study his ability to understand even when no one is 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service clearly spoken by actions. Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints But the Christian “love and communicate will be watching. 914 N. 5th St., Sayre greatly hindered. Be patient when life is 580-928-2385 Methodist language” we’ve heard, First Assembly of God Rev. Danny Grover said or memorized is not tough; never stop praying. 2701 S. Randall , Elk City United Methodist Christians often wrongly Share what you have 580-225-1167 automatically accompa- Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk nied by the actions need- assume that as soon as we when you see a need. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City are born into God’s family Be hospitable; rejoice 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 ed to make it visible and Grandview Assembly of God Scott Rodgers, Rev. and learn the spoken lan- with the joyful, and empa- Rev. Danny Grover real to others. Learning to Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City show love through behav- guage of love, we will auto- thize with those who hurt. 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist matically make it visible to Be kind to those who are Bryan Herrick ior is like learning an ad- Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick ditional language. others. But the active lan- rude to you. Baptist 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 guage of love—connecting Stop insisting that you’re 580-243-0066 Jeff McDowell United Methodist I read a medical account the words with behavior— always right. Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 of a man named John, who isn’t automatic; it has to Don’t try to get even 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 580-928-2585 Christian Church lost his sight before his sec- be learned, and learned with those who hurt you. 1 S. Walnut, Erick correctly. Our churchy God says He will take care Nazarene ond birthday. At age 40, a Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 “slang” about God often of it. First Church of The Nazarene corneal implant partially 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City greatly hinders our ability Be gracious to your First Christian Church restored his vision, so he 580-225-5344 (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 could see objects he had to understand and com- neighbors. Rev. Andrew Dages Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City only heard about. While municate the Truth. Refuse boastful, envi- 580-225-7801 ous, impatient behavior. 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City he was excited about his 580-225-0212 Pentecostal ability to see, John’s new Just as John had to learn Choose not to be offend- First Christian 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple vision caused confusion to recognize the sound ed, and stop keeping a re- Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City “dog” as a literal object cord of wrongs. 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 as he began the difficult Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors task of attaching the words with a clearly defined 580-225-0742 Church of Christ shape, Christians have to This is visible love that Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La he knew by sound—i.e.: Church of Christ learn that the word “love” matches the words God 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena “dog”—to the object he Fairview Baptist 600 W. Main, Elk City takes on specific, literal speaks. 580-225-0718 could now see. Because he 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes had never known the “lan- forms. The spoken love of 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 guage” of sight, he spent God for us became visible Infinite Grace Ministries 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick many months of hard as a real baby who grew up teaches about the Infinite First Baptist Douglas Holland, Minister Presbyterian 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City work making the connec- to live a real earthly life. As Grace, love and mercy of 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian tion between sound and an adult, Jesus died on a God. Call 580-774-2884 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City touchable cross, and burst for more information on First Baptist Worship 11am Sunday sight. He had to learn to Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 out of a real tomb, push- classes and personal ap- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick see the words he had heard 580-526-3375 day ing aside a tangible, heavy pointments. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Jason Klechner, Min. Wednesday The Way Church First Baptist 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-225-5295 Elk City Community 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City First Hispanic Baptist 580-225-1184 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-7901 616 N. Locust Avenue 580-225-4395 Gateway 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City Main Street Baptist 580-225-1184 1101 N. Main St., Elk City Westside Church of Christ 580-225-3052 Curtis Newton, Min. 580-225-2938 Church of God The Link Mt. Carmal Baptist 200 S. Main, Elk City 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 501 W. 1st, Elk City 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship Sayre One Church Jehovah’s Witnesses 580-928-2345 200 East Broadway, Elk City 580-210-8881 Jehovah’s Witnesses 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries Kevin Brosius (pastor) 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-928-9330 580-243-9708 Prairie View Baptist Lutheran I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Call today to support the church page! 580-225-3000