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Hugh Vol. 43 September 4, 2018 Number 35
OUR SAVIOR THE SERVANT
Barry Kennedy
The name “Jesus” by all accounts has to be one of (if not) the most
recognized names on the planet. Even those who disbelieve in His deity have to
confess that this one “man” has changed the lives of countless millions, and He
continues to do so even today. That being said, what do we know about Jesus? Who
is He to you and to me? To some, Jesus was a mere teacher (rabbi) who lived some
two thousand years ago. To others, Jesus was a prophet who did wonders among the
Jews. In fact, Jesus asked His disciples, “who do men say that I the Son of man
am?” (Matthew 16:13). The disciples made it clear that there was a lot of division
among the people. “And they said, some say that Thou art John the Baptist: some,
Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets” (Matthew 16:14). Jesus then
went to the heart of the matter when He asked, “But whom say YE (emph. mine
BK) that I am?” (Matthew 16:14). Peter’s reply was one of certainty. He did not
have to stop and think, he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt who Jesus really was.
“Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).
There are many characteristics of Christ that can be discussed, debated (by
some), and discerned, but the characteristic of servant has to be the most fascinating
to consider. John reminds his readers how that, “In the beginning the WORD was
with God and the WORD WAS GOD” (John 1:1). Context bears this WORD to be
none other than the second person of the Godhead, Jesus the Christ (John 1:14 cf.
Colossians 2:8, 9). Just think the Creator of all things (John 1:2-5) willingly
“became” a servant. He chose to live the life of a servant before the foundation of
the world. The inspired apostle Paul put it this way to the church in Philippi:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But MADE HIMSELF (emph. mine BK) of no reputation, and took upon
him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being
found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto
death, even the death of the cross (Philippians 2:6-8).
Thayer, the Greek scholar, defined the word “κενόω/kenoo” (translated MADE
KJV) as “1) to empty, make empty.” Also, “1a) of Christ, He laid aside equality
with or the form of God” (Thayer’s Greek Definitions). Wow! Imagine what love it
takes to serve another to this magnitude. Taking the time to study and consider that
Jesus did this for you and me should make us take a long hard look at what we have,
or have not, given up for Him. Understanding Jesus as the Savior is much easier on
the mind than seeing Him as a servant.
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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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Community Outreach
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Our King of Kings, and Lord of Lords took
upon Himself the form of a servant (Philippians 2:7;
Revelation 17:14; 19:16). Even the men whom
Jesus chose to be His apostles had difficulty
understanding this truth; therefore, Jesus made them
understand by performing an unimaginable deed,
that only a true servant would consider. “He riseth
from supper and laid aside his garments; and took a
towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth
water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples'
feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he
was girded” (John 13:4, 5). Peter as not about to
let the Lord wash his feet. This was a job for a
“servant” not a king (John 13:8a). The reply Jesus
gave to Peter would have sent chills down his spine.
“If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me”
(John 13:8b). Peter said, “Lord, not my feet only,
but also my hands and my head” (John 13:9). Peter
missed the point. It is not about washing off the dirt,
but a lesson on servitude. “For I have given you an
example, that ye should do as I have done to you”
(John 13:15). In a rebuke against the scribes and
Pharisee’s desire of the “chief seats” Jesus said,
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your
servant” (Matthew 23:11).
Jesus left us an example that we should
follow in His footsteps (1Peter 2:21). Are we
following His example as a servant? What a better
world this would be if we all were willing to serve
one another.
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Girls’ Joyful Rebellion
Group
The girls’ Joyful Rebellion
Group will have their monthly
devotional this Wednesday,
Sept. 5 at the church building
beginning at 6:00 p.m. Jacie
Dickinson will be presenting the
devotional. All young girls 6th
grade through college are invited!
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult
fellowship will be held
this Thursday, Sept. 6
at Centerville Fish &
Steak House beginning
at 6:00 p.m. The bus
will leave the building
at 5:30 p.m. if you would like to ride.
Marriage Seminar
The Southaven congregation
will host a Marriage Seminar Sept.
7-9 with Westley & Shelley Hazel
speaking. A flyer is posted on the
bulletin board across from the
library with session times.
Ladies’ Days
The Verona con-
gregation will host a
Ladies’ Day this
Saturday, Sept. 8 with
Cindy Rodgers speak-
ing. Registration will
begin at 9 a.m.
Also, the Antioch congregation in Ramer, TN
will host a Ladies’ Day this Saturday, Sept. 8 with
Courtney Vines speaking. Registration will begin at
9 a.m.
Thank You Notes
To the East Main congregation,
Couldn’t let your day go by without a word or
two to tell you warm and special thoughts are
always there with you. Thanks to all who made our
50th
Anniversary so special. Every gift and thought
meant so much. We love you all so much.
With much love and all our best wishes,
Perry & Linda
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Thank you for your donations to our waiting
room. They are always welcomed and very
appreciated. CCU Patient Reps @ NMMC
Karen, Caron, Joe & Heather

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Daily Bible Reading
September 5 ............................................ Hosea 9-10
September 6 .......................................... Hosea 11-12
September 7 .......................................... Hosea 13-14
September 8 ........................................................Joel
September 9 ...............................................Amos 1-2
September 10 .............................................Amos 3-5
September 11 .............................................Amos 6-7
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Remi Kate Kingsley (Sept. 7),
Andrew Wynne (Sept. 7), Robert Kingsley
(Sept. 8), Haden Bland (Sept. 9), Bryce
Roby (Sept. 11), Evelyn Thompson (Sept.
11), Chet Wilson (Sept. 11). Anniversaries: None
this week.
Our Sick
Barbara Roberts, Brenda Lindley’s sister, is in
room 6642 at NMMC. Bretta Robinson, Nancy
Haywood’s daughter, is in room 371 at NMMC.
Little Jadon Parish, Glenda Barnette’s nephew,
underwent tests Friday.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Mary Jordan, James Goddard,
Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda Bryan, Mitch
Maclean, James Nichols, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry
Gregory, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey, Mike
Scott, Tracey Wilburn, Sammy Carson, Nathan
Hale, Leroy Brown, Mike Stroup, Betty Harrell
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Model prayer............................................ Matthew 6
Death of Jesus ........................................ Matthew 27
Lord’s Supper..................................1 Corinthians 11
Faith ....................................................... Hebrews 11
Good marriage ............................................ 1 Peter 3
Name the days of creation:
Day one—Light
Day two—Clouds and sky
Day three—Flowers, grass and trees
Day four—Sun, moon and stars
Day five—Fish and birds
Day six—Animals and man
Day seven—God rested
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
➢ Abraham
➢ Joseph
➢ Adam
➢ Isaac
➢ Noah
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?
Gospel Meeting
The Dekalb congregation will host a Gospel
Meeting September 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. with
Dwayne Williams speaking Monday and Don Wood
speaking Tuesday.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is serving in
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Men to Serve Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading.......................................John Mounce
Opening Prayer ..............................Dennis Hallmark
Lord’s Supper
Roger Sanderson & Terry Kingsley
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Larry Bates, David Bates, Zac Tucker
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Andy Baldwyn, Jimmy Spearman, Chase Stanford
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer..................................Michael Wilson
Ushers .................Ricky Lindsey & Jason Dickinson
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .....................................Wesley Bass
Closing Prayer..........................................Will Davis
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Prayer ...................................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Contact Michael Wilson (891-0891) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ............................Roger & Lynn Sanderson
................................Greg & Tammy Hughes
Prepare Lord’s Supper—September .................. Will
& Ashley Davis
Nursery..........................Suzanne Long & Betty long
Pantry......................................... Macaroni & cheese
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 8-29-18..............................................153
Sunday 1st
Worship, 9-2-18 .................................181
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................186
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................169
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,706
Youth
Meetings
The monthly area-wide youth meeting will be held this
Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Verona congregation with Jameson
Steward speaking at 6:30 p.m.
There will also be a youth meeting this Sunday, Sept. 9 at
Maywood Christian Camp with Harrison Moran speaking at
6:00 p.m.