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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 46 November 9, 2021 Number 43
ARE YOU READY?
Barry Kennedy
Trying to “Get Ready” for some can be a bit of a chore. It seems that
no one can stay focused long enough to complete the task without
“reminders.” They find themselves asking repeatedly, “are you ready?”
Those words have been reminders for me from my youth. Worship services
have been a normal part of my life for as long as I can remember. One of the
fondest memories I have worshipping with a small congregation of God’s
people in north Mississippi is the singing. One song that was often sung asks
the same question as the title of this article. The song is titled There’s a Great
Day Coming. Let’s take to heart the words of this song, and maybe we can
prepare ourselves for the Great Day that is coming. Are you ready?
In that day all “the saints and sinners shall be parted right and left.”
Jesus came to this earth with a mission. “For the Son of man is come to seek
and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). During His time here on earth
Jesus chose to teach (i.e. prepare) people to be followers of Him. His message
was one of preparation “Repent: for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand”
(Matthew 4:17). Will L. Thompson’s (the author of the song) first verse has
words very similar to those of Jesus (Matthew 25:31-46). Jesus will come and
there will be a great separation like a shepherd separating the sheep (saints)
from the goats (sinners). The question is, “Are you ready?”
In that day there will be a brightness “to them that love the LORD.”
Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica about scenes of the second coming
(i.e. great day).
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no
hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them
also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say
unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain
unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the
voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in
Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be
caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the
air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one
another with these words (1Thessalonians 4:13-18).
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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
MINISTERS
Barry Kennedy....(931)787-7108
Alex Blackwelder (731)879-9196
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 class..................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.
1606 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1761
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802
“Thou shalt observe to do all that they inform thee”
(Deut. 17:10)

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Many will read this section of Scripture and
come away with a feeling of fear and dread.
Paul was not trying to terrify this, or any,
congregation, but rather edify and comfort
them. Did we not read “so shall we ever be
with the Lord,” and “comfort one another with
these words?” Yes, the second coming of Jesus
will indeed be a great day for them that love
the Lord. We must not forget, however, Jesus
said, “If ye love Me, keep My commandments”
(John 14:15). Are you ready?
In that day there will be great sadness
“when the sinner shall hear his doom depart,
I know ye not.” Jesus said that the majority of
humanity will be lost (Matthew 7:13, 14).
Sadly, many of those will face eternity under a
false sense of security. “Many will say to me in
that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in thy name? and in thy name have cast out
devils? and in thy name done many wonderful
works? And then will I profess unto them, I
never knew you: depart from me, ye that work
iniquity” (Matthew 7:22). These people fall
because they heard the word but did not do all
that God said. We cannot pick and choose the
church, worship, or way of our choice, we
must choose the church, worship, and way of
God’s choice. So finally, as the song (and God)
asks, “Are you ready for the judgment day?”
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Community Outreach Program
Cancer Center Project
The Community Outreach Program
has brown grocery bags in the foyer. We
are asking everyone who can to please
take a bag, purchase the 6 food items
stapled to the bag, and place your bag in
the library by THIS Sunday, Nov. 14.
These bags will be delivered to the Cancer Center in
Tupelo to help many of their patients who need
food. Thank you for your help.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jimmy & Brenda
Spearman in the birth of their
grandson, Augustus Whitt Spearman,
on Nov. 4. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. Jim & Amie
Spearman are the proud parents. Mother and baby are
doing well.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget “Tuesday Mornings with the Master”
every Tuesday in the multipurpose room from 10:00-
11:00 a.m. Please come if you are able. We will be
signing cards and having prayer for those in need.
Brain Freeze
Don’t forget that this Wednesday,
Nov. 10 following Bible class we will
have Brain Freeze in the multipurpose
room for anyone who would like to enjoy an extra
time of fellowship and ice cream.
Fall Lectureship
The Nettleton congregation will host a
Fall Lectureship Nov. 14-18 with various
speakers each evening. A flyer is posted
on the bulletin board across from the
library with speakers and service times.
Ladies’ Fellowship
The monthly ladies’
fellowship will be held this
Thursday, Nov. 11 at 6:00 p.m.
in the multipurpose room.
There will be no meal. Berta
Kennedy will be teaching this month.
Bridal Shower
A bridal shower will be held in honor of
Shelby Holloway, bride-elect of Scott
Childers, this Sunday, Nov. 14 “come and
go” from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
Shelby & Scott are registered at Walmart, Belk, and
City Mercantile.

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Daily Bible Reading
November 10................................................Acts 3-5
November 11................................................Acts 6-7
November 12................................................Acts 8-9
November 13............................................Acts 10-12
November 14............................................Acts 13-14
November 15............................................Acts 15-16
November 16............................................Acts 17-18
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Lori Blansett (Nov. 12).
Anniversaries: Greg & Keisha Gholston
(Nov. 10).
Our Sick
Twinette Wallace is back in NMMC. She is
waiting for a doctor at UAB to schedule a procedure
to hopefully alleviate her pain from Trigeminal
Neuralgia. Nancy Haywood is in room 395 at
NMMC. Lori Blansett’s father, Larry Cobb,
continues hospice. Maggie Simineau & Gail Geno
are home recuperating from broken bones. Donny
McKay’s stepfather, Marvin Chamblee, continues at
The Meadows in Fulton. Robert Parker & Judy
Bates are home with bronchitis. Prayers have been
requested for Brent Norris, a co-worker of David
Bates, who has been diagnosed with cancer.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Steve
Kelly, Bettye Davis, Frankie Estes, Shirley Lyons,
Barbara Bishop, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood, Bill
Goff, Donny Dulaney, Adam McCurley, James
Goddard, Mitch Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba
Tuggers, Steve Higginbotham, Stella Pittman, April
& Olivia Pounders, Glenda Barnette, Debbie
McCoy, Michelle Bellew, Larry Kennedy, Brian
Carver, Duke Loden, Mary Puckett
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
EMYG News
The Sr. Youth Devotional has been moved to the
28th from 6:00-8:00pm. Contact Mrs. Missy as to
what you will need to bring.
Please make plans to be part of this holiday, fun
filled, Santa appearing, Christmas Caroling month!
For more information, contact Alex.

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Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading...................................Ethan Benefield
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Bobby Joe Lindley
Lead Singing.......................................... Nic Nichols
Closing Prayer................................... Stuart Childers
Ushers ....................Grady Vines & Jason Dickinson
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer .................................... Paul Blansett
Closing Prayer....................................Hugh Scribner
Lead Singing....................................Eddie Simmons
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Opening Prayer ..................................... Wade Bryan
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Jimmy Spearman (840-8957) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-3-21 .................................................... 133
Sunday 1st
Worship, 11-7-21 .................................... 183*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 174
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 130
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $9,580
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter