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Vol. 44 June 11, 2019 Number 22
FROM FATHER TO DADDY
Barry Kennedy
The summer heat is quickly approaching. Many children are right in the middle of
this year’s summer ball season. Parents are frantically running around in such a pace that no
seasoned Olympic runner could dare match. We often meet ourselves coming or going, but
never seem to be still. With all the practices, work, and church activities, we find ourselves
always in the fast lane of life. Why? We love our children and want them to be happy.
Often, in the heat of all this running around, we find ourselves stressed and wondering if it
is really worth all of the effort. Sadly, many “fathers” have decided that this is not the life
they dreamed it would be and, in turn, decide that the grass may be greener on the other
side. It is at this point that he becomes nothing more than a biological father and ceases
being a true “DADDY.”
I know that the words father and daddy can have the same definition, and some may
switch them to say that father is the better term. Either way, we all know there is a
difference in one who brings life into this world and one who brings this world a good life.
God’s wisdom is shown in the establishment of the home. Yes, long before the “gay rights”
movement tried to redefine the home, God perfected it by establishing one man with one
woman, and that was to be for life. Jesus said it this way, “Have ye not read, that he which
made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a
man (Single Male) leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife (Single Woman):
and they twain (two) shall be one flesh. Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh.
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matt. 19:4-6). What
exactly are we, as fathers, providing for our children? Fun and recreation, food and shelter,
and what about knowledge and wisdom? No one can deny that there has been a breakdown
in the home. We need to be thankful for those fathers who take seriously the responsibility
that comes with being a parent. God set up the home to have a man serving as the provider,
“But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath
denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel” (1 Tim. 5:8). Of course, parents must provide
for the physical needs of their children, but sadly, some take on the role of father and never
choose to be a “daddy.” Those of you who are fathers, think back to the first time you heard
your child say, “da da.” It was not long until that “da, da,” turned into daddy. Can you
imagine a two or three-year-old saying “father?” When the children are little we provided
for their physical needs, but also provide play time. Nothing says I love you to a child
better than playing with them. They cherish those moments. Think back, do we remember
(or did we ever care) how much money our dads made? More often than not, we remember
the time that they spent with us more than the money they spent on us. Toys break and get
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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
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)

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lost, clothes are out grown, but memories last a lifetime. I
still remember talking with my grandfather (papaw) not
long before he passed from this life. He could still very
vividly recall memories of his childhood, even though he
might not have been able to tell you what happened just
thirty minutes earlier. I want my children to cherish their
childhood memories as well.
Fathers will always be needed in society.
However, is it not true that we need more men who are
willing to be “DADDIES?” Men who not only provide
the necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and most
importantly God’s Word (Ephesians 6:4), but also men
who are providing love, character, and an attitude of joy
in and for life. It is to those daddies that we proudly say,
“HAPPY FATHERS DAY!” May we all strive to go
from being just “fathers” to becoming true “daddies” and
give God the glory. Let’s shine our Christian lights
through our Christian homes by becoming more godly,
“DADDIES.”
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Monthly Ladies’
Fellowship
The monthly ladies’ fellow-
ship will be held this Thursday,
June 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the
multipurpose room. Please
bring finger foods. All ladies
are invited!
Vacation Bible School
The Skyline congregation
will be hosting their
Vacation Bible School
THIS SATURDAY, June
15 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. for those age 2 through 12 grade. Lunch will
be provided!
Gospel Meeting
The Mantachie congregation will
host a Gospel Meeting June 16-20 with
a different speaker Sun. through Wed.at
7:00 p.m. A flyer is posted on the
bulletin board across from the library.
Outward Youth Camp
Outward Youth
Camp was a huge
success! A special
thanks to Josh
Kennedy for planning
and organizing this
event. Also, thanks to all those from East Main and
other congregations who attended.
Maywood Christian Camp
If you have NOT
registered for Maywood
yet, spots are quickly
filling up. Our week is
July 14-20! You can go to
maywoodchristiamcamp.com to register. This year’s
cost is $180 for the week.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams is stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC
NOTE: The nursery is MISSING the
stuffed animal fish & Jonah. Please
look at home to see if you have it. They
need it for class! Thank you.

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Daily Bible Reading
June 12 .................................................Psalms 57-64
June 13 .................................................Psalms 65-68
June 14 .................................................Psalms 69-72
June 15 .................................................Psalms 73-76
June 16 .................................................Psalms 77-78
June 17 .................................................Psalms 79-85
June 18 .................................................Psalms 86-89
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Diane Dickerson (June 12).
Anniversaries: Scotty & Wanda Bishop
(June 14).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce continues at UAB. She seems to be
moving forward in recovery now. Malachi Millard
will undergo sinusr surgery at LeBonheur June 17.
Jill Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother, continues at
Sanctuary Hospice. Heather Williams, the librarian
at MES, underwent surgery Monday. She has
Hodgkin’s lymphoma (stage 2).
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary Jordan,
Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Tommy Goff, James Nichols, Sheba Tuggers, Leroy
Brown, Jadon Parish, Carol Nichols, Caroline
Willis, Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean, Lee Graham,
Randy Groover, Penny Lane Geno, Don Blackwell,
Mary Starz, Chiquita Allen, Aspen White
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley
McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the bible do you find?
Creation...................................................Genesis 1-2
Noah and the flood................................Genesis 6-10
Twelve apostles...................................... Matthew 10
Great Commission ............................ Matthew 28:19
Birth of the church .......................................... Acts 2
List the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:1-17):
1. I am the Lord, thy God, thou shalt have no
other gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven
image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy
God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honour thy father and thy mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
10. Thou shalt not covet.
Memory Verse:
What has Jesus done for me?
Ephesians 1:17 “In whom we have
redemption through His blood, the
forgiveness of sins, according to the riches
of His grace.
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
Caleb
Enoch
Nebuchadnezzar
Jacob
Simeon
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?
Community Outreach Item:
Dryer Sheets

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Summer Series
We have begun our summer series on Sunday mornings during the Bible class hour. All
the adult classes and the 9th
-12th
grade class will meet in the auditorium until Sunday,
August 25. This year’s topic is “What does the Bible say about _____?” Below is a list of
topics. (The college class will continue to meet upstairs during the summer.)
Date Topic Teacher
2-Jun-19 #3 Josh Kennedy
9-Jun-19 Angels Perry Hand
16-Jun-19 Water Mike Childers
23-Jun-19 Houses Heath Lindley
30-Jun-19 Blood Mark Hitt
7-Jul-19 Death Rommie Dilworth
14-Jul-19 Monuments Dennis Hallmark
21-Jul-19 Demons Barry Kennedy
28-Jul-19 Animals Jeff Mansel
4-Aug-19 #7 Wade Bryan
11-Aug-19 Mountains Michael Wilson
18-Aug-19 Money Roger Sanderson
25-Aug-19 Trees Wesley Bass
Men to Serve Sunday, June 16, 2019 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Tim Davis & Greg Hughes
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Britton Smith, John Mounce, Aaron Willis
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Chase Stanford, Scott Childers, Chad Willis
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer...................................Shawn Mounce
Ushers .....................Jason Dickinson & Lee DuBois
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .....................................Harold Roby
Closing Prayer..................................James Simmons
Lead Singing...................................... Josh Kennedy
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Prayer................................................ Terry Kingsley
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Contact William Harris (416-8149) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters .................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
..............................Roger & Lynn Sanderson
Prepare Lord’s Supper—June.........................Jimmy
& Brenda Spearman
Nursery....................................Marla & Jenna Harris
Pantry................................................................ Soup
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-5-17................................................200
Sunday 1st
Worship, 6-9-19 .................................194
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................203
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................181
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$9,003