Bulletin 1-14-20

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Vol. 45 January 14, 2020 Number 2
ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............260-9193
DEACONS
Wade Bryan.................419-5552
William Harris.............416-8149
Ricky Lindsey .............255-8136
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Jimmy Spearman.........840-8957
Michael Wilson ...........891-0891
PREACHER
Barry Kennedy ... (931)787-7108
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com
WEB PAGE
eastmaincoc.com
SUNDAY SERVICES
Worship....................... 9:00 a.m.
Bible Classes............. 10:15 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:15 a.m.
Singing or Devotional
Last Sunday of the Month
MID-WEEK
SERVICES
Wednesday Classes .....7:00 p.m.
EAST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST
1606 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1761
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802
“Thou shalt observe to do all that they inform thee”
(Deut. 17:10)

2. New Youth & Family
Minister
For the past several years, there has been interest
among the membership and within the eldership to
bring another staff member on board to work with
East Main. One of the main areas where a need was
seen was in the area of youth and family ministry.
The eldership is excited to announce that we have
found the person who will fill this role. Beginning
next Sunday, Alex Blackwelder will become a part of
the family at East Main in the capacity of Youth and
Family Minister.
Alex is a recent graduate of Freed Hardeman and
has begun work on a master’s degree. He is engaged
and he and his fiancé’ Cassie are planning to be
married in June.
We have been thorough in the process of finding
the right fit for this position and the congregation at
East Main. Alex will speak to us at the 11:15 hour
next Sunday and following that worship service, we
will have a congregational potluck meal to welcome
Alex and Cassie to East Main.
We would like to express appreciation to Tim
Davis for the leadership he has provided our youth for
the past 2 years. Tim is excited and is committed to
making this a smooth transition. Barry Kennedy also
shares our excitement in bringing a new team member
on board at East Main.
We ask for your prayers for Alex and Cassie as
they begin this new work with our East Main family,
as together we move forward with the mission of
Christ. The elders
Mike Childers, Dennis Hallmark,
Mark Hitt, Bobby Joe Lindley
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Staci Rushing in
the loss of her aunt, Jane Pickett, on Jan. 11.
Funeral services were held Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at
Tutor Funeral Home in Pontotoc.
Thank You Notes
To the Community Outreach group at East Main,
Your generosity for me & my family was over-
whelming. You people are truly the hands and feet of
Jesus. I will always remember your kindness. Thank
you. Kaye Lyle
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To all my brothers & sisters at East Main,
This will be a little different than I usually do, but I
really need to say some things to you all.
First, to the sweet babies & young children, Meredith
Hitt, Hattie Sheffield, Avery Gilliland, Scarlett Smith,
Eden Davis, the list goes on. They have all told me they
have prayed for me every day. They have sent me cards,
texts & phone calls. All from these sweet babies. I want
to tell them that God answers our prayers & they can
believe this because of me and how good I’m doing.
To those of you who are “my age” (maybe a little
younger! Ha!), I owe you my life. Your prayers, texts,
visits, phone calls, have kept me lifted up to God who is
my Savior. I’ll not say names. I’ll just say “everyone.”
To those who are absolutely young, Ms. Maggie
Simineau, Ms. Ginny Berryhill, Ms. Patsy, Ms. Betty
Beard & Long & Davis, Ms. Twinette, Ms. Sarah Smith,
Mr. & Mrs. Simmons, Mr. & Mrs. Hallmark, Pat Putt,
Mr. & Mrs. Parker, Ms. Billie, Ms. Janie McCaskill, Mr.
& Mrs. Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Steve Kelly,
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Perry & Mrs. Linda, Ms.
Dolline, Mr. & Mrs. Geno, Ms. Wanda, Mr. & Mrs.
Bates, again the list is too much. The list just goes on &
on. Please forgive me if you weren’t mentioned. I have
received hundreds of cards & phone calls from you. So
many meals, money, gift cards, etc. You are all on my
mind & in my prayers. I will NEVER forget you & I
know that God is surely with us. There is a song that
says, “Surely the Spirit of the Lord is in this place.”
Well, I know that the congregation at East Main is a
sweet savor to our Lord.
Please continue to pray for me and my family. And
let me add, I have a wonderful family. The most
amazing parents in the world. My sister Leigh has been
a rock for me. They are strong in the faith & they
constantly help keep me looking upward. Many of you
know my sister Beth. After all of this, seeing how
amazing you all have been to me and my family, and
even though her opinion of the church has been very
shameful, and after so many have tried to sway her back
to church, she said to me last week, “After all they have
done for you & our family, any bitter feelings I had for
those at East Main are gone. I just have them no more.”
Please pray for my family as they are struggling. This
has been such a hard time for all of us, not just me &
Shaun. Everyone is seriously struggling and needs
constant prayers. I love you all so much.
Jean Mounce
John Duke stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

3. Daily Bible Reading
January 15...........................................Genesis 42-44
January 16...........................................Genesis 45-47
January 17...........................................Genesis 48-50
January 18............................................... Exodus 1-3
January 19............................................... Exodus 4-6
January 20............................................... Exodus 7-9
January 21........................................... Exodus 10-12
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Josh Kennedy, Ashton Smith.
Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Annie Dilworth was home sick Sunday. Twinette
Wallace is home with the flu. Karen Mix is in the
hospital in Batesville. Her address is posted on the
bulletin board. Lisa Lindsey’s dad, Jack McKinney,
is in the Iuka Hospital with pneumonia. Jim Long
Jr. is in the VA Hospital in Memphis following a
stroke. Judy Marks, Linda Parker’s sister-in-law, is
at the Sanctuary Hospice House. Marla Laney’s
mother, Mayola Wilson, is home recuperating from
surgery.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Pete Barber, Jean Mounce,
Steve Kelly, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney, Adam
McCurley, Mary Jordan, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Jerry Smith, Mitch
Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Ruby Clark,
Homer Smith, Jill Rice, Ann Letteri, Shirley
Roberts
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris, James Nichols
Sisters Supporting Sisters
The Sisters Supporting Sisters group will have
their quarterly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room. All ladies of the
congregation are invited! Please sign the sheet on
the bulletin board across from the library if you will
be attending.
Joyful Rebellion Group
The girls’ Joyful Rebellion Group are reminded
of the devotional this Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.
at the building. Jacie Dickinson will have a
devotional thought. ALL girls 7th
grade through
college are invited!
Community Outreach
The Community Outreach group will meet this
Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to assemble the
bags for the Cancer Center and the “Blessing Bags”
for the area schools. Please come and help if you
can!
Senior Youth
All the youth and adults attending CYC in
Pigeon Forge February 28-March 1, need to please
turn their $60 for the cabin rental in to either Amy
Voyles or Tim Davis by Sunday, Jan. 19.
Nursing Home Singing
The monthly singing at the
Tupelo Nursing & Rehab
Facility on Briar Ridge Rd.
will be held this Sunday, Jan.
19 from 2-2:30 p.m. If you are
able to attend, please bring a
song book.
Outreach Item for January
Garbage bags
Don’t forget
Potluck meal this Sunday,
Jan. 19 at noon to welcome
Alex & Cassie!

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 a.m.
Announcements................................. William Harris
Bible Reading..............................Hunter Underwood
Opening Prayer ..........................................Mark Hitt
Lord’s Supper
Chad Willis & Kent Nichols
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Grady Vines, Larry Bates, David Bates
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Greg Lyle, Ian Willis, Aaron Willis
Lead Singing....................................Eddie Simmons
Closing Prayer.............................. Rommie Dilworth
Ushers ...........................Larry Long & Jalon Mansel
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ....................................Larry Presley
Closing Prayer...................................Shawn Mounce
Lead Singing........................................ Kent Nichols
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Prayer...............................................Michael Wilson
Lead Singing.......................................Jacob Bradley
Contact Jeff Mansel (871-0357) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ......................................Joe & Alicia Smith
..................................Grady & Debbie Vines
Prepare Lord’s Supper—January......................Hugh
& Rachel Scribner
Nursery (1st
worship).................Lauren & Suzanne Long
(2nd
worship).........................Debbie & Codi Hallmark
Pantry.................................................................Jelly
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 1-8-20................................................158
Sunday 1st
Worship, 1-12-20 ...............................192
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................178
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................164
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$9,015
Coping with Loss (Grief Recovery seminar)
Guest Speaker: Ron Williams January 24th-26th