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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 The Elk City News MARY, DID YOU KNOW? pain-racked body? will hear, and the dead will live again. Did she remember that but The lame will leap, the for the Romans, she would be dumb will speak, the praises Princess Mary, of the family of the Lamb! of King David, not forced to endure this tortuous trip at Mary, did you know, that the end of her pregnancy? your baby Boy is Lord of all As she felt the baby turn creation? within her, was she anxious Mary, did you know, that Area Church Directory about bringing a child into a your baby Boy would one day world ruled by Rome’s iron rule the nations? Assembly of God Prairie View Baptist Lutheran I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City fist? Did you know that your Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran Assembly of God 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City Swaying interminably on baby Boy is heaven’s perfect Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 115 W. 5th St., Erick 580-225-2266 Dixie Yoder the donkey; as her unborn son Lamb? Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 Pastor: Gary Griffin pressed her heavily against This sleeping Child you’re Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 What an amazing night Seventh-Day Adventist the first Christmas Eve was! the donkey’s backbone, did holding is the great I AM! Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist 7th and Locust St., Sayre Retrop Baptist Church In and around Bethlehem, she dread the thought of de- (Mark Lowry) Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City 580-928-4296 580-472-3472 where shepherds tended livering her baby without the 580-303-0791 Jimmy Blanken, Min. Service times: their flocks under a canopy of aid of a midwife, so far away Mary said: “My soul exalts Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study stars, businesses and families from her mother? the Lord; my spirit rejoices in First Assembly of God Queen of All Saints 2:50 pm Church Service were prepared for the thou- Could she even imagine, in God my Savior. For He has 2701 S. Randall , Elk City 580-225-1167 914 N. 5th St., Sayre sands coming to register for her swirling thoughts, what regard for the humble state 580-928-2385 Methodist Kevin Akins, Min. the official census under Cae- it meant to be the mother of of His bond slave; for behold, Rev. Danny Grover Christ the Messiah; sent to from this time on, all gener- United Methodist sar Augustus. Grandview Assembly of God 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk bring life to broken and dying ations will count me blessed. Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City St. Mathews Catholic 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City Caravans were the com- world? The Mighty One has done 580-225-7742 580-225-0262 Bryan Herrick 580-225-0066 mon form of travel, safer in great things for me; and holy Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. case of accident, sickness or Mary, did you know, that is His name! His mercy is Baptist Christian United Methodist possible attack by bandits. your baby Boy would one day upon generation after gener- Antioch Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick Normally traveling about 20 walk on water? ation toward those who fear Great Plains Baptist Assn. 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 miles a day, the eighty miles Mary, did you know, that Him. He has done mighty 1902 Watts St., Sayre 580-928-2585 580-243-0066 from Nazareth to Bethlehem your baby Boy would save deeds…He has scattered Jeff McDowell United Methodist was a 4-5 day journey. Mary our sons and daughters? those who were proud in their Calvary Baptist Church 802 N. 4th St., Sayre • 580-928-2146 Did you know, that your thoughts. He has brought 1018 W B Avenue, Elk City Christian Church Sun School: 9:30 AM/Worship:10:45 and Joseph probably joined a baby Boy has come to make down rulers from thrones, 580-225-5344 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene Bethlehem-bound caravan. Pastor Brad Hyatt 580-526-3284 you new? and exalted the humble. He Sunday Worship 11 am First Church of The Nazarene By the evening before the This Child that you’ve de- has filled the hungry with Wednesday 6 pm First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City census, every conceivable livered, will soon deliver you. good things, and sent the rich (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 away empty-handed.” (Luke Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages lodging space in Bethlehem Mary, did you know, that 1:46-55 NASB) 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 was filled. In the noisy crowd, your baby Boy would give 580-225-0212 Pentecostal a man leading a donkey that First Christian carried a teenaged girl, in la- sight to a blind man? Infinite Grace Ministries Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple bor with her first child was Mary, did you know, your teaches how to experience life 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City baby Boy would calm a storm transformation by receiving 580-225-0742 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors unremarkable. The couple Church of Christ with His hands? the limitless love and mercy Chase Brower, Min. searched desperately for Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La lodging until finally, a sympa- Did you know, that your of God. Schedule your per- Fairview Baptist Pena 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City thetic homeowner gave them baby Boy has walked where sonal appointment to learn 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City shelter in a small cave-stable. angels trod? how to unload worry in the 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes When you kiss your little New Year! To begin your spir- 580-799-2964 Baby, you’ve kissed the face itual growth journey today, First Baptist What was Mary thinking 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Presbyterian as she endured the arduous of God. visit infinitegrace.com or call 580-225-7951 Douglas Holland, Minister journey; as they searched 580-774-2884. 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian for a place to rest her weary, The blind will see, the deaf First Baptist Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick Worship 11am Sunday 580-225-3130 580-526-3375 Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednesday Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational Wednesday First Baptist The Way Church 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City 580-928-5518 Church of Christ Elk City Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community First Hispanic Baptist 580-501-0175 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City 919 W. 8th St., Elk City [email protected] 580-225-1184 580-225-7901 Gateway Main Street Baptist Westside Church of Christ 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-3052 580-225-1184 580-225-2938 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