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RELIGION 4• SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 The Elk City News Area Church Directory Assembly of God Prairie View Baptist Lutheran I-40 & S Hwy 34, Elk City Pastor Tod Thornton Christ Lutheran Assembly of God 1023 W. 2nd St., Elk City 115 W. 5th St., Erick Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30 Wed Prairie View Troops 3:30 580-225-2266 Pastor: Gary Griffin Wed Prayer Meeting 6:30 Seventh-Day Adventist Assembly of God Seventh-Day Adventist 7th and Locust St., Sayre Retrop Baptist Church Intersection Hwy 6 and 55 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City 580-928-4296 580-472-3472 Jimmy Blanken, Min. 580-303-0791 Service times: Catholic 2:00 pm Bible Study First Assembly of God 2:50 pm Church Service 2701 S. Randall , Elk City Queen of All Saints 580-225-1167 914 N. 5th St., Sayre Kevin Akins, Min. 580-928-2385 Methodist Rev. Danny Grover United Methodist Grandview Assembly of God 702 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk A CHILD OF Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City St. Mathews Catholic 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City City 580-225-7742 580-225-0262 Bryan Herrick 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover Scott Rodgers, Rev. Baptist Christian United Methodist 320 S. Magnoliea St., Erick THE KING Great Plains Baptist Assn. Antioch Christian 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 580-526-3949 1902 Watts St., Sayre 580-928-2585 580-243-0066 Jeff McDowell United Methodist 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:10:45 580-225-5344 1 S. Walnut, Erick Nazarene reality that God is the sov- ancient kingdoms, only a Pastor Brad Hyatt 580-526-3284 ereign ruler of all creation. select few could approach Sunday Worship 11 am First Church of The Nazarene If He is King, then His chil- the king. But Scripture says Wednesday 6 pm First Christian Church 816 W. 6th St., Elk City dren share in His kingdom, believers may “come boldly (Diciples of Christ) 580-225-2026 Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Rev. Andrew Dages His authority, and His in- to the throne of grace” (He- 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 heritance. Paul emphasizes brews 4:16). Children do 580-225-0212 Pentecostal this when he says, “If chil- not need appointments or First Christian dren, then heirs—heirs of intermediaries; they come Eastside Baptist 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Grace Temple God and joint heirs with freely, confidently, and inti- 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City 580-928-3639 601 W. 20th St, Elk City 580-225-0742 Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors Christ” (Romans 8:17). To mately. Prayer becomes not Church of Christ Chase Brower, Min. be an heir of God is to be a ritual but a conversation Church of Christ Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La promised eternal life, divine with a loving Father who Fairview Baptist 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City Pena provision, and a future se- listens, cares, and responds. 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City 580-225-0718 600 W. Main, Elk City cured by the King Himself. Finally, being a child of 580-225-0203 Gantt Carter, Min. Pastor, Jose Reyes Dixie Yoder 580-799-2964 This identity also trans- the King shapes the believ- First Baptist forms how believers under- er’s hope. Earthly kingdoms 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 301 S. Magnolia Ave, Erick Presbyterian To be a child of the stand God’s love. Earthly rise and fall, but God’s king- 580-225-7951 Douglas Holland, Minister King is one of the most pro- love is often conditional or dom is eternal. Jesus assures 816-726-6988 First Presbyterian inconsistent, but the love of His followers, “In My Fa- First Baptist Bible Study 10am Sunday 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City found identities a believer 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Erick 580-225-3130 the Father is steadfast and ther’s house are many dwell- Worship 11am Sunday can hold. Scripture repeat- 580-526-3375 Ladies Bible Study 10am Wednesday edly affirms that those who unchangeable. John writes, ing places… I go to prepare Jason Klechner, Min. Evening Open Bible Study 7pm Non-Denominational belong to Christ are not “See what great love the Fa- a place for you” (John 14:2). Wednesday merely followers, servants, ther has lavished on us, that The future of God’s children First Baptist The Way Church we should be called chil- is not uncertain or fragile— 504 N. 4th St., Sayre 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City or worshipers—they are ad- 580-928-5518 dren of God” (1 John 3:1). it is anchored in the unshak- Church of Christ Elk City opted sons and daughters of Meets at Pioneer & Bell Elk City Community God Himself. This identity The word lavished suggests able promises of the King. First Hispanic Baptist 580-501-0175 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City reshapes how we see God, abundance, generosity, and To be a child of the 919 W. 8th St., Elk City [email protected] 580-225-1184 how we see ourselves, and delight. God does not reluc- King is to live with iden- 580-225-7901 tantly accept His children; tity, purpose, belonging, Gateway how we live in the world. Main Street Baptist 4227 W. 3rd St., Elk City He embraces them with joy. and hope. It is to walk Westside Church of Christ The foundation of this 1101 N. Main St., Elk City 580-225-3052 580-225-1184 identity begins with God’s This love provides security through life knowing you 580-225-2938 Curtis Newton, Min. act of adoption. Paul writes, in times of fear, comfort in are loved, chosen, protect- “But as many as received times of sorrow, and confi- ed, and destined for glory. Mt. Carmal Baptist Church of God The Link dence in times of uncertain- This truth isn’t a theolog- 1801 W. A Avenue, Elk City 501 W. 1st, Elk City 200 S. Main, Elk City Him, to them He gave the 580-225-2061 ty. ical theory—it is deeply 580-225-0227 right to become children of Joe Thompson, Min. Trinity Fellowship God” (John 1:12). This is Being a child of the King personal and practical. It One Church Sayre not a status earned by moral also carries responsibility. means that every believer 200 East Broadway, Elk City Jehovah’s Witnesses 580-928-2345 effort or religious perfor- Royal children represent can lift their head, stand 580-210-8881 Jehovah’s Witnesses their Father’s character and firm, and live boldly, Kevin Brosius (pastor) 402 E. Washington Ave., Sayre Christ Ministiries mance; it is a gift grant- 804 W. 6th St., Elk City values. Jesus teaches, “Let knowing exactly who they 580-928-9330 ed through faith in Jesus 580-243-9708 Christ. Through His sacri- your light so shine before are and whose they are. fice, believers are brought men, that they may see Infinite Grace Ministries into God’s family, not as dis- your good works and glo- is deeply committed to the tant relatives but as beloved rify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). As children Biblical foundation of truth upon which our identity as SUPPORT & RECOVERY RESOURCES children with full rights and privileges. of God, believers are called God’s children and image AA-Elk City Original Group– 105 Meadow Ridge Dr, Elk City, CR - The Link Church - 200 S. Being a child of the King to reflect His holiness, com- bearers is built. If you are 113 Meadow Ridge Dr Suite K, Elk Nightly at 7pm Main St, Elk City, Mon at 7pm means belonging to a royal passion, and righteousness. facing difficult circumstanc- City–M-F at noon & M,W,F,S,Su at NA-Elk City– 100 S. Monroe CR - Great Plains Baptist Asso- family. Peter declares that This is not a burden but a es, overwhelmed by current 7pm Ave, Suite 18, Elk City, Nightly at ciation- 1906 N Watts, Sayre - Th privilege—to live in a way conditions in our world, call AA-Elk City Southside Group– 7pm 6:30 believers are “a chosen gen- eration, a royal priesthood, that honors the One who 580-774-2884 to find help in a holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). redeemed them. understanding God’s abili- This royal identity is not Another dimension of ty and desire to strengthen symbolic—it reflects the this identity is access. In and keep you. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Current news and great deals delivered right to your door! Call today to support the church page! 580-225-3000