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Vol. 45 March 31, 2020 Number 13
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Barry Kennedy
We live in an age of communication. Just think of how much time and
money Americans spend on communication. Cell phones, streaming
television/movies, internet, and the quest for communication goes on and on. One
would have to assume that thinking is involved in all of that communication. On
the other hand, just think of how many conversations in which you have been
involved where there was very little thinking. Seriously, there are many issues that
warrant one’s opinion. For example, if one were to have a disease a doctor’s
opinion would be greatly appreciated. It must also be said that some opinions
should be kept to one’s self. “What do you think?” is not a good or bad question.
The context of such a question is the determining factor.
What do you think in a negative light? When one wants to know about a
specific subject, an expert in that subject should be consulted. The greatest subject
ever discussed is salvation. Where do we find an expert in the matters of
salvation? One might say, “Ask a preacher” (John 6:45; Romans 10:14). Can one
call on just any preacher and get all the information needed for salvation? Many
would agree that this is not always a safe course of action. The apostle John gave
warning against such. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether
they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” (1 John
4:1). A false prophet is nothing more than that, a false teacher. But how is it
possible to spot a false teacher? John said, “try” them i.e. test them. The only way
to “test” a teacher is by going back to the standard (Psalm 119:160; 2 Timothy
3:16, 17). God’s word is the standard by which man will be judged (John 12:48; 2
Corinthians 4:3).
This sounds somewhat confusing. Is it wrong to ask a preacher about
salvation? No, in fact it is encouraged. The danger is in a preacher or any Christian
saying, “what do you think?” instead of “What does the Bible say?” May we all
strive to be a people who preach the Book and not opinions.
What do you think in a positive light? Opinions are not wrong in and of
themselves, in fact they are a necessary aid in our walk of faith. Most, if not all, of
the decisions that we make are based upon our conscience. As powerful as our
conscience is, it can be trained (1 Timothy 4:2). Thus, one must avail himself of
the opportunities God has given, to train our thoughts in the Word of God.
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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 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)

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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things
are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any
praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).
What is the point? Man is a twofold being, i.e. flesh
and spirit. Both the physical man, as well as the
inner man, need to be nurtured. It is easy to see the
results of a lack of nutrition and exercise in the
physical realm. What about the inner man? Is it
evident when one fails to nurture the spiritual life?
The inward man often has the greatest need of
nutrition and exercise. “For which cause we faint
not; but though our outward man perish, yet the
inward man is renewed day by day” (2 Cor. 4:16).
What do you think about your physical
wellbeing? If you are hungry, do you not eat? If you
are hurt, do you not seek medical attention? Do we
find peace of mind in our workout regimen? Yet
one must now ask, “What do you think about your
spiritual wellbeing?” Paul had a great deal to say
about spiritual exercise. “And herein do I exercise
myself, to have always a conscience void of offence
toward God, and toward men” (Acts 24:16). Paul
exercised his conscience. “But refuse profane and
old wives' fables and exercise thyself rather unto
godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7). Avoid making fairy
tales your comfort but work toward godliness.
Why? “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but
godliness is profitable unto all things, having
promise of the life that now is, and of that which is
to come” (1 Timothy 4:8).
Physical status is defined by what the world
“thinks.” However, man should be more concerned
with being accepted by God (Galatians 1:10). Paul
told Timothy how: “Study to show thyself approved
unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2
Timothy 2:15). Studying God’s word will clarify
our thoughts and seal our destiny. What Do You
Think?
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Thank You Notes
To our East Main church family,
Thank you so much for loving us through our loss.
Dale Dulaney & the Goza family
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Thank you for the beautiful fresh spray.
The family of Billy Goff, Sr.
The Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult’s will NOT have their fellowship
meal this Thursday, Apr. 2. Hopefully they will be
able to resume next month.
Wedding Shower for Alex
& Cassie
The Wedding Shower for Alex Blackwelder &
Cassie Cummings will NOT be held this Sunday,
Apr. 5. We will announce as soon as we have a new
date. They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath &
Beyond.
East Main’s Ladies Day
The elders have decided that East Main will
NOT host their Ladies’ Day on Saturday, April 25,
due to the pandemic Covid 19.
Address
Several are at The Meadows right now and many
have asked for the address there.
(Resident’s name)
c/o The Meadows
P. O. Bo 127
Fulton, MS 38843
Evelyn Willis (Mary E. Willis), Charlie Ruth
Hallmark, and Wilma Underwood (Chevela’s
mother-in-law) are there and would love to receive
a note or card of encouragement.
When you get to your wit’s end,
you’ll find God lives there.
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

Daily Bible Reading
April 1.....................................................1 Kings 1-4
April 2.....................................................1 Kings 5-6
April 3.....................................................1 Kings 7-8
April 4...................................................1 Kings 9-11
April 5.................................................1 Kings 12-14
April 6.................................................1 Kings 15-16
April 7.................................................1 Kings 17-19
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Raleigh Bass (Apr. 1), Roger
Sanderson (Apr. 1), Mark Hitt (Apr. 4), Missy
Nichols (Apr. 4), Kim Johnson (Apr. 6),
Ayzleigh Bass (Apr. 7), Ginny Berryhill (Apr. 7),
Kylee Steward (April 7). Anniversaries: Hannon &
Star Ray (Apr. 2).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce’s surgery at UAB has been re-
scheduled for April 22. Charlie Ruth Hallmark fell
& broke her hip. She’s now undergoing rehab at
The Meadows in Fulton. Wilma Underwood,
Chevela’s mother-in-law, is also at The Meadows in
Fulton for therapy.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Pete Barber, Steve Kelly,
Frankie Estes, Jennie Cox, Donny Dulaney, Adam
McCurley, Mary Jordan, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Jerry Smith, Mitch
Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Homer
Smith, Jill Rice, Ann Letteri, Shirley Roberts, Brad
Dillard, Merlene Johnson, Margaret Miller
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Birth of the church .......................................... Acts 2
Work of the elders......................................... Acts 20
Qualifications of elders/deacons............1 Timothy 3
Model prayer............................................ Matthew 6
Faith ....................................................... Hebrews 11
List the books of the New Testament:
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John,
Acts, & the Letter to the Romans,
I & II Corinthians, Galatians & Ephesians,
Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians,
I & II Timothy, Titus & Philemon,
Hebrews, James,
I & II Peter,
I & II & III John,
Jude & Revelation
List the 8 writers of the New Testament:
➢ Matthew
➢ Mark
➢ Luke
➢ John
➢ Peter
➢ Paul
➢ James
➢ Jude
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
➢ Joseph
➢ Noah
➢ Adam
➢ Isaac
➢ Abraham
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?
Outreach Item for April
Shampoo

Men to Serve Sunday, April 5, 2020 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading..............................Hunter Underwood
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Dale Dulaney & Kent Nichols
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Greg Hughes, Joe Minor, Andy Baldwyn
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Lee DuBois, Ben DuBois, Jackson Voyles
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer................................. Jason Dickinson
Ushers .................. David Ramseyer & Eric Barnette
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ...................................Mike Childers
Closing Prayer................................... William Harris
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Prayer.................................................... Chet Wilson
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact Wade Bryan (419-5552) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................... Bobby Joe & Brenda Lindley
...................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
Prepare Lord’s Supper—April...........................Greg
& Tracy Lyle
Nursery (1st
worship)...................Tammy & Sarah Minor
(2nd
worship)......Stephanie Baldwyn & Maggie Minor
Pantry................................................................ Tuna
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 3-25-20.............................................N/A
Sunday 1st
Worship, 3-29-20 ..............................N/A
Sunday Bible Class .............................................N/A
Sunday 2nd
Worship............................................N/A
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$6,755
Mark Your Calendars!!!
Personal Evangelism Workshop – May 29th-30th
Vacation Bible School – June 14th-17th
Maywood Christian Camp – July 12th-18th
Outward Camp – July 31st-August 1st
Gospel Meeting – September 13th-16th
Fall Family Retreat – November 13th-14th
We will be livestreaming services
again this Sunday!
We are in unprecedented times! The elders are diligently looking for ways to spiritually
feed our East Main family while we are unable to assemble as a congregation due to the
COVID 19 virus. Please continue to view East Main’s Facebook page to see recorded
worship services and Bible class lessons, as well as, daily devotional thoughts (“Monday
Meditations,” “Thoughtful Thursdays,” “Elders’ Encouragements”) for adults and our
youth. Also, you can view our Sunday worship services on YouTube.
East Main Church of Christ
Here is what the Facebook page looks like. If you are not able to access this page,
please call the church office and someone will assist you in gaining access.
Please continue to pray for each other and the world over!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.” (Matt. 6:33)