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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025 The Elk City News OUR DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE When we commit ourselves changeable Truth of God’s to controlling others, ac- Word. Jesus is that Truth. quiring more things, or the wrong use of sex and chem- True disciples of Jesus icals, the initial sense of Christ have declared their unlimited freedom always dependence on Him, ac- ends in terrible bondage. knowledging that we are Obeying God may initially helpless and unable to ac- seem restrictive, but is ac- complish anything of eter- tually protective, producing nal value if unconnected to genuine joy and freedom the Life of Jesus, the Vine Area Church Directory in Christ, as we display His (John 15:5). This admis- “flag” of love, truth and sion is difficult at first, be- Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 peace every day. cause we have learned to Assembly of God Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Dixie Yoder Romans 6:22-23 “…you believe that dependence is Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist Americans enjoy the have been set free from sin’s shameful and weak. We 115 W. 5th St., Erick Seventh-Day Adventist bondage and have instead believe the lie that if we Pastor: Gary Griffin Retrop Baptist Church Fourth of July with fire- Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City works, time away from become obedient to God… try harder, talk louder and 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 resulting in eternal life. Re- work smarter, we can fix Assembly of God Service times: work, and a nationwide 7th and Locust St., Sayre Catholic member, the wages which whatever is wrong in our 2:00 pm Bible Study display of American flags. 580-928-4296 2:50 pm Church Service sin pays is death, but the lives. This illusion is main- Queen of All Saints This fun and excitement is Jimmy Blanken, Min. 914 N. 5th St., Sayre the celebration of freedom. bountiful free gift of God is tained by our small “suc- Methodist First Assembly of God 580-928-2385 “Freedom” means differ- eternal life in Jesus Christ cesses” along the road to Rev. Danny Grover our Lord.” ultimate failure. 2701 S. Randall , Elk City United Methodist ent things to people. To 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk some, it’s the privilege of Kevin Akins, Min. City Webster says, “freedom Acknowledging and de- 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City voicing opinions and vot- 580-225-0066 580-225-0262 ing our choice for public of- is the power to act, speak claring our dependence Grandview Assembly of God Scott Rodgers, Rev. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City Rev. Danny Grover fice. To a prison inmate, it’s or think without externally on Jesus, makes His power imposed restraints.” Tradi- available internally so that 580-225-7742 Christian United Methodist the ability to live without Bryan Herrick tionally, Americans inde- we are able to walk through Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick constant supervision. To 580-526-3949 pendent—a character qual- life externally confident and Baptist 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City one confined by a debilitat- 580-243-0066 ing illness, freedom means ity essential for building filled with His wisdom— United Methodist Great Plains Baptist Assn. Jeff McDowell good health. this great nation. However, truly free! 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 an independent spirit and 1902 Watts St., Sayre Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 To those who ignore civil 580-928-2585 Christian Church laws and do whatever they self-regulating mindset re- John 8:31-32, 36 Jesus 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene sults in lawlessness when said to those who believed 580-526-3284 want, how, when and where Bible Baptist Church First Church of The Nazarene they want to do it, freedom each person disregards in Him, “If you hold fast 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 816 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-225-5344 First Christian Church means “no rules, limits, or others and begins to “do to My teachings and live in (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 accountability”. But this is what is right in his own accordance with them, you 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages Central Missionary Baptist an illusion—true freedom eyes” (Judges 17:6). The are truly My disciples…you 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 never means that there are rejection of absolute Truth will know the Truth, and 580-225-0212 Pentecostal creates spiritual and moral the Truth will set you free. First Christian no limitations. 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple darkness and a disordered, So if the Son liberates you, Eastside Baptist Romans 6:16: “…you are 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City the slaves of him to whom chaotic life experience. then you are really and un- Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors questionably free.” 580-225-0742 Church of Christ you continually surrender Chase Brower, Min. Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La True freedom is found Church of Christ yourselves, whether obedi- 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena ence to sin, which leads to in Godly wisdom that im- Please join Infinite Grace Fairview Baptist 600 W. Main, Elk City 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 death, or obedience to God poses internal restraints on Ministries in the fight to Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes thoughts, actions and words. restore and strengthen 580-225-0203 580-799-2964 which leads to righteous- ness and right behavior.” The genuinely wise person families through Biblical First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Presbyterian considers the significance knowledge of God’s great Douglas Holland, Minister Freedom is not a question 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 816-726-6988 of whether we will be under of words and consequences love. For more informa- 580-225-7951 First Presbyterian Bible Study 10am Sunday authority. Freedom is sim- of behavior before speaking tion, check out our website Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City or acting. Final choices are at infinitegrace.com or call First Baptist 580-225-3130 ply the privilege of choosing 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- whom or what we will obey. evaluated through the un- 580-774-2884. 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