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Vol. 45 December 15, 2020 Number 49
THE BLESSINGS OF GIVING
What a blessing life can be when other’s welfare we perceive.
When we all learn to put ourselves behind,
And develop an attitude that’s good and kind,
The Lord has promised to bless us all in time.
Many may find it quite difficult to try,
When the world says that the good will only fall behind.
But will we listen to the lies in the world?
Or listen to the words that come from our Lord?
We do not know of the situation perceived,
Just that the Lord said, “It is more blessed to give than to
receive.”
So, knowing the blessings that come from God’s hand,
Each one step up and make his or her stand.
Let each learn to give and not just to receive,
But with the attitude of others to please.
God will be glorified, and His love will increase,
When all of His servants make selfishness cease.
So, have we been longing for this season of giving,
With a life that is filled with more sending than receiving?
May God help us all not just in this season,
To always exemplify the blessings of giving.
—Barry Kennedy
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
MINISTERS
Barry Kennedy....(931)787-7108
Alex Blackwelder (731)879-9196
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com
WEB PAGE
eastmaincoc.com
SUNDAY SERVICES
Early worship...............8:30 a.m.
Bible class................9:30 a.m.
Main worship.............10:00 a.m.
Bible class.............11:15 a.m.
Singing or Devotional
Last Sunday of the Month
MID-WEEK
SERVICES
Wednesday Classes .....7:00 p.m.
1606 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1761
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802
“Thou shalt observe to do all that they inform thee”
(Deut. 17:10)

2. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Charles Box
The goal of every Christian must be to
live a righteous, sober and godly life (Titus 2:11-
12). One becomes a Christian by obeying from
the heart the gospel of Christ. "But God be
thanked, that; ye were the servants of sin, but ye
have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine
which was delivered you. Being then made free
from sin, ye became the servants of righteous-
ness" (Romans 6:17-18).
The gospel is the story of the death, burial
and resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Those who obey the gospel (a) Hear God's word,
(Romans 10:11-18), (b) Believe in Christ, (John
20:30-31), (c) Repent of sins, (Luke 13:3), (d)
Confess faith in Christ, (Matthew 10:32) and (e)
Submit to baptism in water (Acts 22:16).
Following baptism is the Christian Life.
The Christian life involves living by the
spirit. Christians must live a clean and godly life.
Living by the Spirit means living a good life
(Romans 8:13).
The Christian life involves learning. It is
impossible to be faithful in Christian Living
without a study of God's word. Through study
Christians gain God's approval (2 Timothy 2:15).
The Christian life involves loving. The
Christian life will involve pure and sincere love.
It would be impossible to separate Christian
Living from sincere love (1 Peter 1:22).
The Christian life involves leaving. The
old life must be left behind as one becomes new
in Christ. The Christian leaves the old to become
humble, loving, kind, teachable and obedient in
spirit (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The Christian life involves looking. The
Christian is ever looking for the appearing of the
Lord, Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13). "Come Lord
Jesus."
As a Christian you must make your
calling and election sure through Christian
growth (2 Peter 1:5-9). If you are living, learning,
loving, leaving and looking you will be prepared
for eternity. "For so an entrance shall be
ministered unto you abundantly into the
everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 1:11). If you are a Christian
LIVE a faithful Christian life (Revelation 2:10).
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Wesley Bass in the
loss of his niece, Tina Richardson, suddenly on
Dec. 8. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at
McBride Funeral Home in Ripley.
Also, our condolences to the family of Jay Buse
who passed away suddenly on Dec. 10. Funeral
services were held Dec. 13 at Holland-Harris
Funeral Home in Tupelo. Jay was the cousin of
Suzanne Long and the nephew of Gail Geno.
Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach Program would like to
thank the elders, deacons and every member at East
Main for the outpouring of this year’s Christmas
angels.
Thank You Notes
Dear Church Family,
We are extremely grateful for all your
expressions of love and concern for us while we
were sick. It is bad enough when one family
member gets sick, but when the whole family,
including the in-laws, get down it is really tough.
Your prayers and God’s mercy made us well again
and for these we are truly thankful. Continue to
keep us in your prayers, especially Bethany’s in-
laws who are still in the hospital in Texas.
Sincerely,
Wade & Karen Bryan
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Quantico, VA
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea
Ty Nichols stationed in Germany

3. Daily Bible Reading
December 16.........................................Hebrews 6-9
December 17.....................................Hebrews 10-11
December 18.....................................Hebrews 12-13
December 19............................................. James 1-5
December 20............................................1 Peter 1-5
December 21............................................2 Peter 1-3
December 22.............................................1 John 1-5
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Twinette Wallace (Dec. 16),
Rommie Dilworth (Dec. 20), Ian Willis (Dec.
20), Greg Lyle (Dec. 21), Suzanne Long
(Dec. 22). Anniversaries: Wesley & Raleigh Bass
(Dec. 17).
Our Sick
Linda Hand continues in NMMC, extremely
sick. Betty Kingsley is in room 168 at the Gilmore
Hospital in Amory with Covid. Ashley Davis will
see the surgeon again Tuesday. Christina Lindley is
recuperating from hernia surgery. Mary Lou
Walden is recuperating from a broken thumb &
fractured bone near her eye. Steve Kelly has not
been feeling well. Sean Koehn continues radiation
& chemo at MD Anderson in TX. Brian Carver is
home from the hospital in NC. Star Ray’s brother,
Joey Pittman, is extremely sick with Covid. Connie
Kingsley continues to have Covid bronchitis and
Robert Kingsley is very weak following it. Haley
Underwood, Hayden Tindall, Lori & Hattie
Sheffield, Casey Gullett, Barry Kennedy’s uncle
(Ronnie Johnson), Kirk Sheffield’s brother & sister-
in-law (Blair & Suzanne), Ben & Haley Bryan, Jack
& Bethany (Bryan) Moore, and Bethany’s in-laws
(Chris & Vicki Moore) all have COVID-19.
On-Going Illnesses
Jean Mounce, Bettye Davis, Frankie Estes, Stella
Pittman, Donny Dulaney, Adam McCurley, James
Goddard, Bill Goff, Tommy Goff, Leroy Brown,
Jadon Parish, Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean, Mary
Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Homer Smith, Shirley
Roberts, Merlene Johnson, Thomas Lloyd, Steve
Higginbotham, Francis Smith
EMYG News
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Veona Harris, Bob &
Clara McClure, Brenda Dawson

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading................................Alex Blackwelder
Opening Prayer ........................................... Ian Reed
Lord’s Supper
Andy Clemmer
Lead Singing......................................Donny McKay
Closing Prayer............................................Mark Hitt
Ushers ......................Roger Sanderson & Tim Davis
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact the church office (842-6116) if unable
to serve.
Bible Classes (streamed each week)
Adult class................Jeff Mansel (Facebook/YouTube)
Adult class.......... Barry Kennedy (Facebook/YouTube)
College class.....Roger Sanderson/Tim Davis (Facebook)
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 12-9-20 .................................................... 43*
Sunday 1st
Worship, 12-13-20 ...................................... 12
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 74*
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 99*
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $8,851
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item....................................Spaghetti noodles
Services will be livestreamed this Sunday at
10:00 am if you do not feel safe attending the
service in person.