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Vol. 43 January 16, 2018 Number 3
Guidance Toward Heaven
“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive
me to glory” (Psalms 73:24).
The psalmist well understood that in order to be with God in
eternal glory after his life on earth, it was necessary to yield to
His divine guidance.
Heaven is a destination. It is our much desired destination.
We have never been there. Therefore we need a road map.
You probably do not need to go shopping for this map. Most
likely, you have it already. It is your Holy Bible.
God gave it to you to serve as a light unto your path, as you
travel toward eternity (Psalms 119:105).
Dependable counsel or instruction as to how to get to heaven
comes from only one source. It is God’s spiritual road map, His
guide book.
Do you really and truly wish to live in glory land after this
life? If so, you should not neglect to carefully listen to God’s
dependable counsel.
--Robert Kingsley
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 .............844-9944
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Harold Roby................844-5431
Joe Smith.....................397-4524
Jimmy Spearman.........840-8957
Michael Wilson ...........891-0891
PREACHER
.....................................840-5804
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com
WEB PAGE
eastmaincoc.com
SUNDAY SERVICES
Bible Classes............... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship.........5:00 p.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)

Special Collection for
Hughes family
Many of you are aware that Greg & Tammy
Hughes lost their home and everything in it to a fire
recently. We collected this Sunday and were able to
give them $10,000 to help in replacing some of the
much needed items lost in that fire. Thank you so
much for your help. Greg & Tammy deeply
appreciate it.
Jr. Youth & Early
Seekers’ Devotional
The Junior
Youth and Early
Seekers’ Devo-
tional and Visita-
tion Team #3
Meeting will be
held this Sunday, Jan. 21 after morning worship
services in the multipurpose room. Parents, a food
list is posted beside the tract rack in the foyer.
Wedding Shower
There will be a
Wedding Shower in
honor of Anna Claire
Dulaney, bride-elect of
Austin McMillen, on
Sunday, Jan. 28 “come
and go” from 1:30-3:00
p.m. in the multipurpose
room. Anna Claire & Austin are registered at Bed,
Bath & Beyond and Walmart. All the ladies are
invited!
Thank You Note
Words cannot express how thankful I am to
everyone who took time out of their busy schedules
to come to my house warming. Thanks so much for
all of the gifts and gift cards! I am so blessed to be
a part of such a wonderful church family! Love,
McKenna Sanderson
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to the family of
Murrell VanBuskirk who passed away on January
11 after a long battle with cancer. Mr. VanBuskirk
was the brother of Laverne Raper, the uncle of
Joyce Burney & Brenda Beckner, and the brother-
in-law of Jennie Cox.
Sr. Bible Bowl
The Sr. Bible Bowl will be held
this Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hillcrest congregation in
Baldwyn. The bus will leave the
building at 1:30 p.m. See Mark Hitt if
you need material.
Nursing Home Singing
The monthly singing at the
Tupelo Nursing & Rehab
Facility on Briar Ridge Rd. will
be held this Sunday, Jan. 21 from
2-2:30 p.m.
Young Ladies
The Young Ladies’
Joyful Rebellion Group
will meet again this
Wednesday, Jan. 17 at
6:00 p.m. at the
building before Bible
study.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Ashley Snyder, Pat Putt’s granddaughter, is
serving a tour of duty in Kosovo.

Daily Bible Reading
January 17 ...........................................Genesis 48-50
January 18 ............................................... Exodus 1-3
January 19 ............................................... Exodus 4-6
January 20 ............................................... Exodus 7-9
January 21 ........................................... Exodus 10-12
January 22 ........................................... Exodus 13-15
January 23 ........................................... Exodus 16-18
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: McKenna Sanderson (Jan. 17),
Ashton Smith (Jan. 20), Bethany Bryan
(Jan. 23). Anniversaries: James & Joyce
Burney (Jan. 22).
Our Sick
Charlie Ruth Hallmark and Alicia Smith are
home from the hospital. Steve Kelly will be going
to Birmingham soon to have a heart valve fixed.
Lee DuBois has one more chemo treatment. Sandra
Simmons, Betty Kingsley and John Vines are home
with the flu. Crafton Laney got a good report from
his doctor at UAB last week. Tracy Lyle’s dad,
James Nichols, is in room 118A at the Meadows.
Prayers have been requested for Geneva Adair,
Doug & Mary Ann Wallace’s daughter-in-law’s
grandmother, who has suffered a stroke.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Linda Hand,
Carester Hallmark, Adam McCurley, Bretta Robinson,
Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney, James Goddard, Sheba
Tuggards, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Mickey Bailey,
Tonya McClendon, Wes Simineau, Mitch Maclean,
Jadon Parish, Rodney Foster, Tracey Wilburn
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts,
Anna Hall, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern,
Veona Harris
Home Devotional
How to be saved?
Hear God’s word................................ Romans 10:17
Believe that Jesus is God’s Son .................John 3:16
Repent of your sins ................................... Luke 13:3
Confess that Jesus is God’s Son......... Romans 10:10
Be immersed in water .......................Mark 16:15, 16
Live a Christian life ....................2 Timothy 3:14, 15
List the Beatitudes:
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs in the
kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be
comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the
earth.
4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain
mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see
God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be
called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
9. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and
persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake.
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

Men to Serve Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 a.m.
Announcements................................. William Harris
Bible Reading.......................................Larry Presley
Opening Prayer ........................................John Vines
Lord’s Supper
Michael Wilson & Mike Ratliff
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Larry Bates, Larry Long, David Bates
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Ricky Lindsey, Rodney Voyles, Wesley Bass
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer.............................Hunter Underwood
Ushers ................ Robert Parker & Jimmy Spearman
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ..........................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer............................................Joe Smith
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Prayer ......................................................Jeff Mansel
Lead Singing..................................... Stuart Childers
Contact Jimmy Spearman if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters .....................................................................
.....................................Mike & Hilda Ratliff
Prepare Lord’s Supper—January.....................Roger
& Lynn Sanderson
Nursery........................ Betty Long & Suzanne Long
Pantry................................................................ Soup
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 1-10-18..............................................148
Sunday Classes, 1-14-18......................................151
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................200
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................143
Contribution (budget $7,900)........................$10,043
Please remember
our Food Pantry!
It is running low!