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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 The Elk City News COUNTING THE COST rejecting Christ’s authority ites’ refusal to trust God’s has everlasting consequenc- promise of the Promised es. Land resulted in forty years 2. Self-imposed estrange- of wandering in the wil- ment from God: The most derness (Numbers 14:34). devastating consequence Their disobedience delayed of a believer’s disobedience blessing and brought hard- is estrangement from God. ship. Likewise, ignoring Isaiah 59:2 declares, “But Christ’s call to love, forgive, your iniquities have sepa- and serve often results in rated you from your God; fractured communities and your sins have hidden his personal turmoil. face from you, so that he 5. Spiritual Blindness: Dixie Yoder will not hear.” When we Hebrews 3:12–13 cau- As I was growing up, I disobey, we put up a barri- tions, “See to it, brothers Area Church Directory often heard that I should er between us and the Lord, and sisters, that none of you consider the high cost of cutting off intimacy. When has a sinful, unbelieving Prairie View Baptist Lutheran following Jesus. As an adult, believers ignore Jesus’ com- heart that turns away from Assembly of God I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran I have come to see that mands, we forfeit the joy the living God. But encour- Assembly of God 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 115 W. 5th St., Erick Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 the cost of disobedience is of His presence and the age one another daily… so Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Pastor: Gary Griffin much higher. assurance of His guidance. that none of you may be Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist Disobedience to Jesus This separation is not mere- hardened by sin’s deceit- Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist Retrop Baptist Church Christ carries consequences ly emotional but spiritual, fulness.” Persistent disobe- 7th and Locust St., Sayre Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City leaving the soul vulnerable dience hardens the heart, 580-928-4296 that extend far beyond the Jimmy Blanken, Min. 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 immediate moment. Scrip- to deception and despair. making it increasingly dif- Service times: Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study ture consistently warns 3. Loss of Peace and Joy: ficult to hear God’s voice First Assembly of God 2:50 pm Church Service 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Queen of All Saints that rejecting His truth Jesus promised His follow- or respond to His Spirit. 914 N. 5th St., Sayre 580-225-1167 Methodist leads to spiritual, emotion- ers peace that surpasses un- This blindness can lead to Kevin Akins, Min. 580-928-2385 al, and eternal loss. While derstanding (John 14:27). a downward spiral where Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist obedience brings blessing, Yet disobedience robs be- sin feels normal and repen- Grandview Assembly of God 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City St. Mathews Catholic peace, and life, disobedi- lievers of this gift. King Da- tance seems unnecessary. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City 580-225-7742 580-225-0262 ence results in separation vid experienced this when Despite the high cost of Bryan Herrick 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. from God, brokenness, and he sinned with Bathsheba. disobedience, Jesus offers judgment. Examining bibli- In Psalm 51:12 he plead- grace and restoration to Baptist Christian United Methodist cal examples and teachings ed, “Restore to me the joy of all who repent. John 15:10 Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Great Plains Baptist Assn. 580-526-3949 your salvation and grant me reminds believers, “If you 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City reveals the sobering cost of 1902 Watts St., Sayre 580-243-0066 turning away from Christ. a willing spirit, to sustain keep my commands, you 580-928-2585 United Methodist Jeff McDowell 1. Eternal Consequenc- me.” Disobedience drains will remain in my love, just Calvary Baptist Church 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 1018 W B Avenue, Elk City Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 es: The most sobering cost the heart of joy and replac- as I have kept my Father’s 580-225-5344 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene of rejecting Jesus is eternal es it with guilt, shame, and commands and remain in Pastor Brad Hyatt 580-526-3284 separation from Him. Jesus unrest. The temporary plea- his love.” Obedience is not Sunday Worship 11 am First Church of The Nazarene Wednesday 6 pm First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City Himself warned in Mat- sures of sin cannot compare a burden but a pathway to 580-225-2026 (Diciples of Christ) thew 7:21–23: “Not every- to the abiding peace found abiding in Christ’s love. The Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages one who says to me, ‘Lord, in obedience to Christ. invitation is clear: choose 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 Lord,’ will enter the king- 4. Earthly Consequences: obedience and experience 580-225-0212 Pentecostal Disobedience often brings life, or choose disobedi- First Christian dom of heaven, but only the Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple one who does the will of my tangible consequences ence and face loss. The cost 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City Father who is in heaven… in this life. Galatians 6:7 of disobedience is far too 580-225-0742 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ Then I will tell them plain- warns, “Do not be deceived: great, but the reward of obe- Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Church of Christ ly, ‘I never knew you. Away God cannot be mocked. dience—eternal fellowship Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena from me, you evildoers!’” A man reaps what he with Christ—is priceless. 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes Revelation 21:8 further sows.” Choices contrary to Call Infinite Grace Min- 580-799-2964 warns that the disobedient Jesus’ teachings lead to bro- istries at 580-774-2884 to First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick will face the “second death” ken relationships, damaged learn more about the in- 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Douglas Holland, Minister Presbyterian in the lake of fire. These reputations, and missed finite benefits of an obedi- 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian passages underscore that opportunities. The Israel- ent life. First Baptist 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City Worship 11am Sunday 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednes- 580-225-3130 580-526-3375 day Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Wednesday First Baptist The Way Church 504 N. 4th St., Sayre Church of Christ Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 580-928-5518 Meets at Pioneer & Bell 580-225-5295 Elk City Community First Hispanic Baptist 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 919 W. 8th St., Elk City Northeast Church of Christ 580-225-1184 580-225-7901 616 N. Locust Avenue 580-225-4395 Gateway 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. Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God The Link 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-2061 580-225-0227 Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship One Church Sayre 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah’s Witnesses 580-928-2345 580-210-8881 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries 580-928-9330 804 W. 6th St., Elk City 580-243-9708 Call today to support the church page! 580-225-3000