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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 The Elk City News FATHERLESSNESS fidence can be chosen and 1. Fatherless children developed even if a father commit 72% of adolescent hasn’t been present, but the murders. path to self-confidence is 2. 70% of juveniles and very different for the adult 67% of prison inmates are man or woman who has a fatherless. positive relationship with 3. 60% of rapists come their fathers, compared to from fatherless homes. those who do not. 4. Fatherless children are 30% more likely to abuse Whether we have a lov- drugs and alcohol; twice as ing relationship with earth- likely to drop out of school ly parents or not, the only and 11 times more likely to permanent source for hav- Dixie Yoder exhibit violent behavior. ing our needs for accep- Fatherlessness in Amer- tance and approval fully Area Church Directory ica is a growing problem. Strong cultures have met is a continually deep- It’s most commonly ab- strong generational bonds. ening relationship with our Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 senteeism through divorce; In America, the generation- Heavenly Father through Assembly of God Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 it may be caused by death al bonds between grandfa- Jesus Christ. Knowing our Assembly of God Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist or it may be neglect or the thers, fathers and children true identity—our eternal 115 W. 5th St., Erick Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist inability to parent effective- have deeply eroded. This name—is absolutely essen- Pastor: Gary Griffin 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 ly because of generational generational disconnect re- tial for developing healthy, 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 sults in significant cultural loving relationships in our Assembly of God Service times: brokenness. 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic decline. homes, church families, 2:00 pm Bible Study 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service Research shows that a fa- businesses, and communi- Jimmy Blanken, Min. Queen of All Saints To become a man, a boy ties. 914 N. 5th St., Sayre ther’s spiritual leadership is 580-928-2385 Methodist more likely to be followed must have a male role mod- First Assembly of God 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Rev. Danny Grover by children; compared to el, and ideally, it shouldn’t Knowing who we are in United Methodist 580-225-1167 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk a mother attempting to fill be only his father. Even Christ is essential for re- Kevin Akins, Min. St. Mathews Catholic with a strong father figure, ceiving the abundant life 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City the spiritual role. Fathers in 580-225-0262 a young man also needs Jesus died to give us. As Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 the Field, an organization Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. that mentors fatherless boys an interactive community we walk with Him moment Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City says, “twenty-four million of men to provide various by moment every day, His 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist Bryan Herrick 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick American boys are growing models of what productive life in us frees us progres- Antioch Christian adult men do. A fatherless sively from fear of failure, 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 up fatherless. More than Baptist boy is prone to apathy— humiliation, and rejection. 580-243-0066 half of American children Jeff McDowell United Methodist are now born to unmarried believing he is worthless; Knowing our new identity Great Plains Baptist Assn. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 or workaholism—trying to in Christ is not an optional 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 parents. Highest percent- 580-928-2585 Christian Church ages are among poor, mi- prove his value. extra that we can choose to 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene nority populations.” believe if we feel like it; it Bible Baptist Church 580-526-3284 First Church of The Nazarene When a little girl lacks a is a foundational truth that 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church Until we effectively good relationship with her impacts every area of life. (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 address this cultural ep- father; experiencing absen- 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages Central Missionary Baptist idemic through spiritual teeism, rejection or emo- Infinite Grace Ministries 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 instruction, the disruption tional coldness from him, teaches Biblical truth about 580-225-0212 Pentecostal her self-confidence will be God’s great love toward us First Christian of children’s spiritual and 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple emotional maturity and the warped or completely de- in Christ through one-on- Eastside Baptist 601 W. 20th St, Elk City 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 American cultural devasta- stroyed. Her expectation of one Biblical Guidance min- Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors a loving, life-long marriage istry, various seminars for 580-225-0742 Church of Christ tion will continue to esca- Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La late. relationship becomes dis- your church or small group Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena torted. She often believes and regular Bible teaching. Fairview Baptist 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 The problem of father- herself lacking in appeal, You may watch Dr. Dix- Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes no matter how pretty, vi- ie’s studies on our updated 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 lessness often grows in self- ishness that motivates deci- vacious, lovable, funny, or website: www.infinitegrace. First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Presbyterian sions that make children’s intelligent she may truly be. com. Call 580-774-2884 to 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Douglas Holland, Minister She will likely become pro- learn more about how you 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 deep needs secondary to Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian those of adults involved. miscuous, looking for male can partner with us through Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City acceptance. this essential ministry, or First Baptist 580-225-3130 The effects of fatherless- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- ness on children are far schedule your personal ap- 580-526-3375 day reaching: Clearly, adult self-con- pointment today! Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational 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