Bulletin 6-4-19

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Vol. 44 June 4, 2019 Number 21
“A BEAUTIFUL LIFE”
Barry Kennedy
There are many great psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs used in corporate
worship. In fact, one of the great attributes of New Testament worship is singing.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing
with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or
deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the
Father by him” (Colossians 3:16, 17).
One of the many great hymns often used is “A Beautiful Life.” Admittedly, this
title is not as popular as the first line which reads, “Each day I’ll do a golden deed,”
This song is one that produces fond memories in my mind. This was one of my
grandfather’s favorite hymns, and one of the few that he would lead. There are
times when we as a congregation sing this song that it is hard to hold back the
emotions. Having said that, this song is more than just a family memorial. It has a
very powerful spiritual message. In fact, the lyrics of this song teach the great
message of Christianity.
Each Day I’ll Do a Golden Deed, By Helping Those Who Are in Need.
God has given His word to help direct our lives toward Heaven (Psalm 119:105). In
those instructions we are told how to treat one another, which in turn will help one
to have “A Beautiful Life.” God’s will involves treating people the way one would
want to be treated themselves. “Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets”
(Matthew 7:12). Many through the years have labeled this scripture as the “Golden
Rule.” Is it any wonder that the song said, “Each day I’ll do a GOLDEN DEED?”
Helping those who are in need should remind us of the fact that we too need help
from time to time. Life has its share of difficulties, but God has made possible a
“Beautiful Life.”
My life on earth is but a span, and so I’ll do the best I can. Every life has
a way of leaving a mark upon those left behind. “For none of us liveth to himself,
and no man dieth to himself” (Romans 14:7). It is true that life is short, relatively
speaking, and everyone has an appointment to keep. “And as it is appointed unto
men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27). Life being “but a
span,” is almost exactly what James said long ago. “...For what is your life? It is
even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away” (James
4:14). Knowing this to be true, based upon how many times we all have visited the
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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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funeral services of a loved one, should we not strive
to do the best we can? Good deeds are not to be
some sort of “bucket list” each one must perform.
No, the truth is that Christians are created for good
works. “For we are his workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath
before ordained that we should walk in them”
(Ephesians 2:10). Life for each one of us is to be
filled with God’s works. “Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father which is in Heaven” (Matthew
5:16).
A Beautiful Life can be summed up as a life
lived in the service of almighty God. A Beautiful
Life is one that has confidence all the way to the
end. Do we truly have the confidence to sing the
chorus of this great song? “Life’s evening sun is
sinking low, a few more days and I must go. To
meet the deeds that I have done. Where there will
be no setting sun.”
God has made everything available for every
man to have an abundant life (John 10:10), and if
God offers an abundant life it must be A Beautiful
Life. May God help us all to take hold of that
beautiful life that is in Christ Jesus today (Ephesians
1:3).
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Baby “Girl” Shower
There will be a baby “girl” shower
in honor of Ainsley Millard on
Sunday, June 9 “come & go” from 3-
4:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
Ainsley has registered at Walmart,
Target & Amazon.
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult Fellowship will NOT be held this
month due to Vacation Bible School and several being
out of town.
Area Youth Meeting
The Area Wide Youth Meeting will be held this
Sunday, June 9 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mayfield
congregation in Saltillo. Please let Tim Davis know
if you will be riding the bus.
Singing in the Park
Following the Area Wide
Youth Meeting, the West Main
congregation will be hosting
“Singing in the Park” from 8:00-
9:00 p.m. at Veterans Park in east
Tupelo. Bring your lawn chairs!
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams is stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC

3. Daily Bible Reading
June 5 ...................................................Psalms 26-30
June 6 ...................................................Psalms 31-34
June 7 ...................................................Psalms 35-37
June 8 ...................................................Psalms 38-41
June 9 ...................................................Psalms 42-45
June 10 .................................................Psalms 46-50
June 11 .................................................Psalms 51-56
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Renee Childers (June 5), Bill
Martin (June 7), Sarah Mounce (June 9),
Hugh Scribner (June 9), Danny Wright (June
9), Dale Dulaney (June 11). Anniversaries: Gary &
Felicia Stanford (June 7), Lee & Heather DuBois
(June 8), Kirk & Lori Sheffield (June 9).
NOTE: Beth & Ian Reed’s anniversary on June 2
was accidentally left off last week.
Our Sick
Jean Mounce came home Friday from UAB but
had to go back Sunday. She was running fever &
has several abscesses. Ainsley Millard is home from
the hospital. Jill Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother,
continues at Sanctuary Hospice. Heather Williams,
the librarian at MES, will undergo surgery & chemo
on June 10. 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
Thank You Notes
Thank you East Main family for your support, love
& encouragement. Please keep my in your prayers
throughout my journey. In Christian love,
Bryce Roby
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Dear friends,
Thanks for your care, concern & prayers for our
mother and our family. The visits, words of
encouragement and comfort, & your every act of
kindness are all greatly appreciated. Thanks also
for the beautiful floral arrangement. Much love,
The family of Sarah Grubbs
(Jimmy & Carolyn, Rose & Tommy,
Barbara & Buddy & families)
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To our East Main church family,
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for all
of the acts of kindness expressed during the illness
and death of my mother, Evelyn McEwen. Your
cards, calls, flowers, & visits were acts of an
abiding love by our East Main friends which we
will always treasure. Doug & Mary Ann Wallace
New Bathroom
Our new ladies’ bathroom is
nearing completion! It should
alleviate most the congestion in the
bathrooms. There will be seven
stalls in the new ladies’ bathroom
with one being a handicap stall.
The existing men’s bathroom will
be turned into a men’s handicap bathroom and the
old ladies’ bathroom will contain two stalls for the
men to use.
VBS Going Well
Our Vacation Bible
School this week is really
going well! Thanks so
much to Wesley Bass and
Will Davis for all their
planning. Also, we
would like to thank all the Bible class teachers, craft
workers, decorators, refreshment ladies’ and anyone
who has had a part making this week enjoyable and
spiritually uplifting for everyone!

4. Summer Series
We have begun another summer series on Sunday mornings during the Bible class hour.
All of 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 9, 2019 a.m.
Announcements..................................... Wade Bryan
Bible Reading....................................Jacob Kennedy
Opening Prayer ....................................... Perry Hand
Lord’s Supper
Jeff Mansel & Rommie Dilworth
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Jalon Mansel, Andy Baldwyn, Joe Minor
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Mark Gilliland, Will Davis, Sam Hood
Lead Singing....................................Eddie Simmons
Closing Prayer....................................Ricky Johnson
Ushers .............Zac Tucker & John Levi Pennington
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .............................. Dennis Hallmark
Closing Prayer.....................................Josh Kennedy
Lead Singing.............................. Bobby Joe Lindley
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Prayer................................................ Stuart Childers
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
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...................Heather DuBois & Raleigh Bass
Pantry................................................Spaghetti sauce
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 5-29-19..............................................184
Sunday 1st
Worship, 6-2-19 .................................174
Sunday Bible Class ............................................1190
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................178
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,794