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News
May 10, 2023
Live the Word
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH,

“This day the Lord your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul. You have today declared the Lord to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. The Lord has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments; and that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor; and that you shall be a consecrated people to the Lord your God, as He has spoken. (Deuteronomy 26:16-19) When we decide to accept Christ’s offer of forgiveness, it is a promise to follow Him and do our very best to carry Him with us in all we do. Will we fail Him? Undoubtedly, since we are but weak human flesh. But that doesn’t mean we give up. Quite the contrary, we seek forgiveness then forge ahead toward our goal. Satan will be putting his obstacles and tempting devices in our path, but we can do all things through Christ who will give us the strength to do them. God promised His chosen people every good thing He had planned for them, but they lost sight of His laws and commands. We must not get caught up in that trap! No matter how tough it gets or how many times we fall or even fail, we must remember that, because we have accepted Christ, we are part of Him and also the family of God. As such, we have the responsibility to follow God’s laws and commands, every bit as much as if we were ancient Israel. Pass along this kind of life to the next generations so that they, too, will pass it along. God never fails to keep His promises: What He has said He will do shall be done! We are now a modern Israel. We can rise above the dirt and grime of idolatry and sin. Live the Word!

“This day the Lord your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul. You have today declared the Lord to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. The Lord has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments; and that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor; and that you shall be a consecrated people to the Lord your God, as He has spoken. (Deuteronomy 26:16-19) When we decide to accept Christ’s offer of forgiveness, it is a promise to follow Him and do our very best to carry Him with us in all we do. Will we fail Him? Undoubtedly, since we are but weak human flesh. But that doesn’t mean we give up. Quite the contrary, we seek forgiveness then forge ahead toward our goal. Satan will be putting his obstacles and tempting devices in our path, but we can do all things through Christ who will give us the strength to do them. God promised His chosen people every good thing He had planned for them, but they lost sight of His laws and commands. We must not get caught up in that trap! No matter how tough it gets or how many times we fall or even fail, we must remember that, because we have accepted Christ, we are part of Him and also the family of God. As such, we have the responsibility to follow God’s laws and commands, every bit as much as if we were ancient Israel. Pass along this kind of life to the next generations so that they, too, will pass it along. God never fails to keep His promises: What He has said He will do shall be done! We are now a modern Israel. We can rise above the dirt and grime of idolatry and sin. Live the Word!

New HPS Board Member Welcomed
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New HPS Board Member Welcomed
July 26, 2025
Willem Vandenborn is welcomed by Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price after he was sworn in to fill the Ward 2 seat on the HPS board. The action came during a special meeting Thursday, ...
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
July 25, 2025
Patrons Bank is urging the community to be on high alert as phone scams targeting bank customers continue to rise across the country - and right here at home.Scammers are spoofing legitimate bank phon...
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Christmas in July is today
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Christmas in July is today
July 25, 2025
Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...
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Back-to-School excitement builds
July 25, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
July 25, 2025
The City of Henryetta has announced that the Main Street railroad crossing is currently closed to all traffic. Residents needing to cross the tracks are encouraged to use the Trudgeon Street crossing ...
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
July 25, 2025
Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on back-to-school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...
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Historical Museum open Saturday
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...
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OCEM Report
July 25, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
July 25, 2025
Planning is in full swing for the much-anticipated 2025 Okmulgee County Fair, with the event officially set to take place Sept. 4-6 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.Members of the Fair Volunteer Com...
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Lions Club held a lively and productive meeting on Thursday, July 17, at The Shack 2.0, welcoming new members, celebrating local heritage and preparing for several key community events o...
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Preston Schools announces Child Nutrition Program
July 25, 2025
Preston Public Schools announced they are participating in free lunch and/or breakfast program for the 2026 school year. All students enrolled in the district or the listed sites may participate in th...
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