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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 The Elk City News HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! citizens of God’s Kingdom, or and obey civil authorities even while living physically with gratitude and respect on earth. for the blessings of this na- tion; practicing discerning Here are some suggestions and sincere loyalty to the to help us to develop a spiri- public servants who seek to tually mature patriotism: do good. Political leaders who pursue a Biblical goal of Christians must reject a godliness and civil well-be- selfish drive for power; not ing deeply need the support blindly insisting, “my na- and prayers of God’s people. Area Church Directory tion, right or wrong.” Prov- erbs 14:34: “Righteousness July Fourth reminds us to Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 exalts a nation, but sin is a do our part in the civil life of Assembly of God Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Dixie Yoder disgrace to any people.” As a our nation. God told Jewish Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist On July 4, our nation an- Christian, I am often horri- exiles living in godless, pagan 115 W. 5th St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist fied by the increasingly overt Babylon: “Seek the welfare of Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church nually celebrates its inde- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City pendence with waving flags, sin embraced by American this city where I’ve sent you 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 culture. I will take every into exile, and pray on its be- Assembly of God Service times: picnics, and parades. Some 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic opportunity to oppose evil half; for in its peace, you will 2:00 pm Bible Study churches deck their sanc- 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service with God’s Truth. have peace.” (Jeremiah 29:7). Queen of All Saints tuary with red, white, and Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914 N. 5th St., Sayre blue; other Christians virtu- Christians who long to live Methodist First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 ally ignore this and other na- Christians are not to de- fully in God’s Kingdom cor- Rev. Danny Grover spise other nations. As dis- rectly think of any earthly 2701 S. Randall , Elk City United Methodist tional holidays. This raises 580-225-1167 ciples of Jesus Christ, we are nation as temporary, but St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk the question, “How should Kevin Akins, Min. City to remember that Christians being salt and light requires 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City a believer think about patri- 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 otism—the support of our of all nations are broth- involvement in the life of the Grandview Assembly of God Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover country, and our desire to ers and sisters in Christ, land in which we live. This and that all non-Christians includes civic-mindedness 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist defend it against enemies or Bryan Herrick need our loving witness to as we exercise our gifts and Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick detractors, visible and invis- 580-526-3949 the Gospel. Psalm 67:1-2: use opportunities to bless Baptist 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City ible?” 580-243-0066 “God be gracious to us; bless our nation and cities of res- United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell My teen years were per- us, and cause Your face to idence. 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 shine upon us…that Your 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 meated with the Vietnam 580-928-2585 Christian Church War, even as I grew up in a way may be known on the We are indebted to the 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene earth, and Your salvation sacrifices of many who have 580-526-3284 church atmosphere that re- Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene fused any military affiliation. among all nations.” Even as stood for freedom before 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church At the same time, I was al- we pray for other nations, we us. We gratefully celebrate (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 ways proud to be an Amer- are not to become cynical our national heritage with 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages Central Missionary Baptist ican, and felt great gratitude and bitter toward our own! prayers for renewed faith 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 for those who gave their lives July Fourth celebrations stir and needed repentance. 580-225-0212 Pentecostal Christian patriotism, pro- Christian patriotism priori- First Christian so we can enjoy the amazing 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple viding opportunity to review tizes a loving witness to our Eastside Baptist freedom that is ours. 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City the many good things about Savior, the great King, Jesus Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors America, built on a founda- Christ, the only One Who 580-225-0742 Church of Christ The understanding that Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La tion of godliness. can offer true, eternal free- Church of Christ we’ve been transferred out of 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena the world’s kingdom into the dom. Fairview Baptist 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 kingdom of Jesus Christ is a July Fourth reminds us Infinite Grace Ministries Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes that we live in a nation with stands firmly on the solid 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 foundational tenet of Chris- tianity. However, we still live a great history, wonderful foundation of God’s word. First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Presbyterian privileges, and important Call 580-774-2884 to learn Douglas Holland, Minister on the Earth, surrounded 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 by the world’s systems, so responsibilities: a legacy of more about how Biblical 580-225-7951 First Presbyterian Bible Study 10am Sunday it’s necessary that we find freedom and blessing that is truth applies in a practical Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City worth celebrating. Romans way to everyday life. First Baptist 580-225-3130 the balance of living first as 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 13:1-7 commands us to hon- 580-526-3375 day 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