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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 The Elk City News THE PILGRIMS’ THANKFUL SACRIFICE ers were indentured servants (1 Thessalonians 5:14-19 and recruited passengers who NASU): “…admonish the were not necessarily seeking unruly, encourage the faint- religious freedom. hearted, help the weak, be pa- By local standards, the tient with everyone. See that winter was fairly mild. The no one repays evil for evil, but Plymouth settlers were sim- always seek after that which ply not used to the terribly is good for one another and inadequate diet and exposure for all people. Rejoice always; to the elements. Had it been pray without ceasing; in ev- a severe winter, likely no one erything give thanks; for this would have survived. is God’s will for you in Christ During this horrendous Jesus.” Area Church Directory time of deprivation and loss, Dixie Yoder there was fear and most like- Ephesians 5:15-20 (Am- Prairie View Baptist Lutheran Assembly of God I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Thanksgiving week is ly some complaining, but a plified): “Look carefully how Christ Lutheran Assembly of God Pastor Tod Thornton here, and the day of culinary journal states “they had the you walk! Live purposefully Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City example of wisdom, encour- and worthily, not as the un- 115 W. 5th St., Erick 580-225-2266 over-indulgence, shopping Pastor: Gary Griffin Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 and football will soon be cel- agement, patience, and a gov- wise and witless, but as sen- Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist ebrated. Gratitude sometimes ernor who was just and fair.” sible, intelligent people, mak- Assembly of God Retrop Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist gets lost in the multitude of Apparently, the survivors pre- ing the most of the time… 7th and Locust St., Sayre 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City 580-928-4296 Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 other things so let’s consider dominately practiced hope- because the days are evil… 580-303-0791 580-472-3472 ful patience and gratitude, do not get drunk with wine— Jimmy Blanken, Min. Service times: the intense necessity of grat- Catholic itude as a lifestyle especially because when the Mayflower that is debauchery! Instead be 2:00 pm Bible Study First Assembly of God 2:50 pm Church Service when life is difficult and dis- prepared to return to England filled and stimulated with the 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Queen of All Saints in April 1621, no one accept- Holy Spirit...at all times and 580-225-1167 914 N. 5th St., Sayre appointing; rather than just 580-928-2385 Methodist one day annually, in good and ed the captain’s offer to take over everything giving thanks Kevin Akins, Min. Rev. Danny Grover plentiful times. any survivors who wanted in the name of our Lord Jesus United Methodist Grandview Assembly of God 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk to go back with him, at no Christ to God the Father.” Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City St. Mathews Catholic charge. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City If the Pilgrims had relied 580-225-7742 580-225-0262 Paul warns what happens We are God’s beloved sons Bryan Herrick 580-225-0066 on circumstances to deter- Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. mine thankfulness, they when gratitude is lacking, and and daughters! Let’s deter- selfish entitlement prevails: mine to practice gratitude Baptist Christian United Methodist would not have found reason to celebrate at the end of that year-round, in and over every Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Great Plains Baptist Assn. 580-526-3949 first terrible winter. By the (2 Timothy 3:1-4 Ampli- circumstance, so that those 1902 Watts St., Sayre 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City fied): “In the last days, per- who don’t know God’s good- 580-928-2585 580-243-0066 end of March 1621, all pas- Jeff McDowell United Methodist sengers had moved from the ilous times of great stress ness will see our trusting, Calvary Baptist Church 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 Mayflower to land shelters. and trouble will come…for thankful responses in daily 1018 W B Avenue, Elk City Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 During that winter, over half people will be lovers of self, trials as well as in good times. 580-225-5344 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene utterly self-centered, lovers Thanksgiving and Christ- Pastor Brad Hyatt 580-526-3284 had died of starvation, cold, First Church of The Nazarene of money… proud, arrogant mas are often especially dif- Sunday Worship 11 am and disease. The statistics tell Wednesday 6 pm First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City the story of appalling strug- and contemptuous boasters. ficult for many who struggle (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 gle: December, six people They will be abusive scoff- with broken relationships. In- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages died; January, eight; February, ers, disobedient to parents, finite Grace Ministries teaches 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 seventeen; and March, thir- ungrateful, unholy and pro- how to live free from depres- 580-225-0212 Pentecostal fane…without natural human sion and anxiety by focusing First Christian teen. Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple Four families were com- affection…callous and inhu- on God’s love for us; expressed 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City pletely wiped out. There was man…troublemakers, intem- in the human life, death and 580-225-0742 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors perate, loose in morals and resurrection of Jesus. By pray- Chase Brower, Min. Church of Christ only one family that didn’t conduct, uncontrolled and ing and giving financially, you Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La lose at least one member. Pena fierce, haters of good...lovers become an essential part of Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Thirteen of eighteen mar- 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City ried women died. Three of of sensual pleasures and vain this ministry of hope. Please 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes thirteen children perished, amusements more than and consider Infinite Grace Min- 580-799-2964 indicating that mothers were rather than lovers of God. istries in your year-end and First Baptist 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City Douglas Holland, Minister Presbyterian probably giving their food year-round giving—an eternal A grateful, thankful atti- investment in this and future 580-225-7951 816-726-6988 to the children. Seven were Bible Study 10am Sunday First Presbyterian husbands and fathers. Oth- tude is clearly God’s will: generations. (580-774-2884) First Baptist Worship 11am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 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