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Vol. 42 July 4, 2017 Number 26
Six “Too’s” and Immodesty
In 1 Timothy 2:8, Paul gave God’s inspired “will” that men pray every where
(in every place) with holy hands raised. The context of verses 8-12 implies that
the matter under consideration is of conduct by men and women in public worship.
In verse 9, he turned his attention to the divine “will” regarding the conduct of
women especially in (but not limited to) said public services.
He focuses in particular on the “adorning” of women in the assembly. The
outward efforts of the Christian lady to adorn or beautify herself is described by
such words or expressions as “adorn,” “modest apparel,” “shamefacedness,” and
“sobriety.” Women professing godliness should not be concerned so much with an
elaborate hair style, eye-catching jewelry, and expensive clothing, although there is
nothing wrong with a woman wearing nice, attractive, yet modest clothing and
accessories. Her professing personal godliness should not only give attention to
dressing in a modest and appropriate manner, but she should “adorn” herself in
good works. Peter describes some aspects of spiritual and moral “adorning” in 1
Peter 3:1-6 by her pure manner of life; having an incorruptible heart; possessing a
meek and quiet spirit; and being in sweet subjection to her husband.
The words “adorn” and “modest” both come from the same Greek word
kosmos, which means, “harmonious arrangement, to put in proper order, of good
behavior, etc.” The word for “shamefacedness” (shamefastness in ASV) is the
strongest word for modesty. It is a sense of shame, modesty, or demeanor of a
woman, in particular. It is the sense of modesty which is “fast” or rooted in one’s
character. Shamefacedness would always restrain a good person from an
unworthy or inappropriate act. “Sobriety” is soberness, sound judgment, or
habitual inner self-government. It is a constant reign over desires which would
hinder one’s goal or purpose in mind.
Now, what about the “Too’s” of immodesty? Well, the dress of a woman can
be (1) too extravagant, (lavish or excessive). In addition, a ladies’ dress can be
immodest by being (2) too revealing. Greek and Roman women once wore a long
garment called a “stola” which reached near her feet. It was a simple, modest,
elegant and attractive garment. In time, however some cut the dress along both
sides to above the knee. This was called “showers” (discoverers) of the thigh” and
was regarded as immodest.
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ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mike Ratliff.................840-2206
DEACONS
Wade Bryan.................419-5552
William Harris.............416-8149
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............869-0546
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
Gary Williams .............840-5804
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
churchofchr27789@bellsouth.net
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)

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Thirdly, a garment can be regarded as
immodest by being (3) too tight, revealing the
feminine form, even if covered. This could easily
encourage the “looking on a woman to lust after
her” that Jesus condemned in Matt. 5:28. We
could judge a dress/skirt as being immodest if it
were (4) too high (from the floor). Or, it could be
said that the skirt was too short. (Several years
ago, some men of a congregation told the elders
that they could no longer serve the communion
trays in the congregation because so many of the
“sisters” were wearing short dresses, and when
they were seated, the dress or skirt was simply
even more revealing.)
Some garments can be made immodest by
being made of material that is (5) too thin, the
“see through” quality sometimes being a problem.
Finally, a dress or blouse can become immodest
by being (6) too low (or revealing to the upper
part of the body). Yes, men have the
responsibility not to “look with lust” (Matt. 5:28),
but women can help their Christian men to
maintain moral purity by dressing modestly, yet
in an attractive way.
--Darrell E. Beard
Note: This article was not prepared with any
particular person or congregation in mind. The
author does not intend to offend or hurt anyone by
the above words, but thinks that almost any
person or church can find something to think
about.
Don’t put a question mark
where God put a period.
20s and 30s Activity
The 20s and 30s age group
will be meeting behind
Mugshots this Tuesday, July 4,
at 8:00 p.m. for the fireworks at
Fairpark.
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Senior Adult
Fellowship will be
held this Friday, July
7 at Catfish Country
in Booneville begin-
ning at 6:00 p.m. The
bus will leave the building at 5:30 p.m.
Baby “Girl” Shower
There will be a baby “girl”
shower in honor of Brenna
Politte this Sunday, July 9,
“come and go” from 2-3:30
p.m. Brenna is registered at
Babies-R-Us.
Mexico Mission Trip
The Mexico Mission
team will be leaving this
Friday, July 7, to work
with the Palenque,
Mexico congregation for
a week. Those going from East Main are Wade,
Karen & Bethany Bryan and Sarah Mounce. Please
keep them in your prayers for safe travels and that
much seed will be sown for the cause of Christ.
Addie Hitt
Addie Hitt will be leaving Thursday, July 6, for a
three week study abroad in Iceland, Norway,
Sweden, and Denmark. Please keep her in your
prayers while she is away travelling.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Frank
Bensieck and Leslie May who
were united in marriage this past
Saturday, July 1, at an outdoor
ceremony at the bride’s home. We
wish Frank & Leslie many years of
happiness!

Daily Bible Reading
July 5...........................................................Mark 3-9
July 6.......................................................Mark 10-16
July 7...........................................................Luke 1-6
July 8.........................................................Luke 7-11
July 9.......................................................Luke 12-18
July 10.....................................................Luke 19-24
July 11..........................................................John 1-6
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Betty Long (July 6), Logan Lyle
(July 7), Natalie Mansel (July 10), Amy
Voyles (July 10). Anniversaries: Russ &
Erin Harrell (July 9).
Our Sick
Robert Parker is home with shingles. Russ
Harrell’s knee surgery has been postponed. Danny
Wright’s mother, Sarah, has been moved to Cedars.
Nancy Haywood continues in room D13 at the
Tupelo Nursing & Rehab. Her new phone number is
372-3310. Mary Ruth Estes continues at home on
hospice care. Ben Bryan’s friend, Travis Dulaney, is
in room 295 at NMMC. Brodey Houpt, Kim
Johnson’s grandson, will have outpatient eye
surgery at St. Jude this Thursday. Marla Laney’s
mother, Mayola Wilson, is in the Aberdeen Hospital
with a congestive heart condition. Waymon Gibson,
Dolline’s husband, is not doing well.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Evelyn
Thompson, Adam McCurley, Anna Hall, Mary
Jordan, Bretta Robinson, Phoenix Dulaney, Donny
Dulaney, James Goddard, Sheba Tuggards, Ray
Scribner, Carester & Charlie Ruth Hallmark,
Tommy Goff, Bill Goff, Scotty Senter, Deena
Sadler, Mitch Maclean, Alford Laney, Woodson
Wilson, Cheryl Vines, Dennis Smith
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Hilda Roberts, Shirley McCarthy, Mary
Southern, Veona Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Death of Sarah..........................................Genesis 23
Isaac & Rebekah ......................................Genesis 24
Jacob’s ladder...........................................Genesis 28
David fights Goliath...............................1 Samuel 17
12 Apostles............................................. Matthew 10
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
Name the New Testament Divisions:
 Gospels
 History
 Letters
 Prophecy
Name the 12 sons of Jacob:
 Reuben
 Simeon
 Levi
 Judah
 Issachar
 Zebulun
 Joseph
 Benjamin
 Gad
 Asher
 Dan
 Naphtali
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

Men to Serve Sunday, July 9, 2017 a.m.
Announcements................................Michael Wilson
Bible Reading...................................... Clayton Long
Opening Prayer ..............................Grady McCaskill
Lord’s Supper
Terry Kingsley & Roger Sanderson
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Jeff Mansel, Jalon Mansel, Mark Gilliland
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Chad Willis, IanWillis, Ben Bryan
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer....................................Ricky Johnson
Ushers ...................Britton Smith & Eddie Simmons
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ................................. William Harris
Closing Prayer......................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Prayer ....................................................Harold Roby
Lead Singing........................................John Mounce
Contact Joe Smith if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................................Dean & Kristie Webb
................................William & Marla Harris
Prepare Lord’s Supper—July......................... Harold
& Zan Roby
Nursery........................Susan Willis & Kristie Webb
Pantry................................................Spaghetti sauce
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-28-17..............................................138
Sunday Classes, 7-2-17........................................156
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................209
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................142
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,682
Our summer series class on "Great Men of the Bible" is going really well. All
Sunday morning adult classes & the high school class are meeting in the auditorium
June-August. Please note the list of remaining topics:
Week Lesson Character Teacher
7-9-17 6 David Perry Hand
7-16-17 7 John the Baptist Russ Harrell
7-23-17 8 Peter Tim Davis
7-30-17 9 Philip, the Evangelist Roger Sanderson
8-6-17 10 Paul Jeff Mansel
8-13-17 11 Barnabas Michael Wilson
8-20-17 12 Timothy Wade Bryan
8-27-17 13 John, the Apostle Gary Williams