Bulletin, 12-4-18

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Hugh Vol. 43 December 4, 2018 Number 48
FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON
BARRY KENNEDY
It is amazing how fast this year is speeding by. It is hard to believe that it is
December. This month brings to many the thoughts of winter and another changing of
the seasons. Often, we will hear “season’s greetings” from people wishing us a happy
holiday season. Seasons bring to mind the words of Solomon who wrote:
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the
heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to
pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to
break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time
to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather
stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A
time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time
to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time
to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. What profit hath
he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-9).
One of the great proofs for the existence of God is seen in the “order” of all things.
Solomon, credited as being the wisest man (save Jesus) to ever live, understood that
there is an order to life. If one were to look carefully at his own life, be it the past,
present, or preparation for the future, he should easily see the need for order in one’s
life. Solomon said that there is “a time to every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes
3:1). He then explained that those purposes referenced the physical attributes of life
(see above text). What a difference it would make in everyone’s life if they would
order their lives according to the Word of God!
This changing of the seasons brings an assorted array of emotions. Many times,
people expect that everyone else feels exactly the same way that they themselves feel.
This has caused some to say things that may cause someone else pain. People all over
the world are going through “seasons.” It may be that person “a” loves the holidays,
while person “b” does not. Christians are to be considerate of the “cares” other people
face. Peter said, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
If God is concerned about the “cares” of man it is certain that we should as well. It is
not by chance that Peter wrote verse six just prior to his admonition to cast our cares
upon God. “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may
exalt you in due time” (1Peter 5:6). Notice the last two words of verse six again “DUE
TIME.” For everything there is a season.
Why then are so many people having what seems to be the “BLUE” season
more so than any other? This is a fair question, after all God is all powerful and all
knowing. Why does He not “fix” people’s problems for them? Remember the words of
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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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Solomon, “To everything there is a season.” Look
back at the sorted list Solomon referenced in the
Ecclesiastical letter. Every positive has its negative.
Given the choice man would choose only the
positives, but just like the batteries that run our
gadgets, the positive is useless without the negative.
In fact, it is the negatives in life that give strength.
James put it this way, “My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this,
that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James
1:2, 3). Yes, there is a season for everything.
Finally, many people never seem to grasp the
real point of Solomon’s words in this chapter. They
are used very often, even in everyday conversation.
They are used at funerals for loved ones, and some-
times to console a friend who has fallen on hard times.
Of course, this is not wrong, but the point Solomon
was making is seen in verse nine. What profit hath he
that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?”
(Ecclesiastes 3:9). There is no profit to any of life’s
labors that fail to include the God of Heaven and
earth. It matters not what accomplishments one might
obtain in this life nor how respected he may be among
his peers. All that matters in the end is where God is
in our lives. It is easy to get caught up in the world of
earthly gains, but we must remember that there is a
season for everything under heaven. There is coming a
“season” of judgment. Are we prepared for that
season?
Community Outreach
Program
The Community Out-
reach Program thanks
everyone for their support
in the “adopting a child for
Christmas” project. All the
children have been spoken for. We need these items
back at the church building by WEDNESDAY, DEC.
5 so we can get them delivered back to the area
schools before they dismiss for Christmas Holidays.
Thanks so much!
Baptisms
Our hearts rejoiced last Wednesday after Bible
study when Ben DuBois and Lauren Long were
baptized into Christ. We are so happy for Ben &
Lauren in their decisions to put on Christ in baptism.
Ben is the son of Lee & Heather DuBois and Lauren is
the daughter of Larry & Suzanne Long.
Sr. Youth Holiday Party
The Sr. youth are invited to Kirk
& Lori Sheffield’s home this
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m. for
food, games and a devotional.
Please sign the food list posted
beside the tract rack in the foyer.
Also, each youth should bring a
wrapped $10-$15 gift to play “dirty
Santa.”
Men’s Tool Swap
The men are invited to a “dirty Santa”
tool swap on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the
multipurpose room at 6:30 p.m. We will
be grilling so bring your meat of choice.
Sides will be provided. Also, please
bring a used or new tool (wrapped) up to a $20 value.
Ladies’ Ornament Swap
The ladies are invited to an ornament
swap on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:00 p.m.
at Kristie Webb’s home. A food list is
posted in the foyer beside the tract rack.
Also, please bring a wrapped ornament
to play “dirty Santa.”
Christmas Card
Envelopes
The Christmas card envelopes
have been put on the bulletin boards
down the east hallway for you to
place your holiday cards in for the
members here at East Main. If
someone has been accidentally left off, please tell
Renee Childers so she can get you one put up.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Norway.
Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is in Kuwait.
Ty Nichols, Patsy Nichols’ grandson, is in Oklahoma

3. Daily Bible Reading
December 5..............................................Galatians 4-6
December 6.............................................Ephesians 1-3
December 7.............................................Ephesians 4-6
December 8........................................... Philippians 1-4
December 9............................................Colossians 1-4
December 10..................................1 Thessalonians 1-5
December 11..................................2 Thessalonians 1-3
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Amanda Dickinson (Dec. 6), Marla
Laney (Dec. 6), Linda Parker (Dec. 6), Michael
Wilson (Dec. 6), Austin McMillen (Dec. 7),
Hilda Ratliff (Dec. 9), Wanda Bishop (Dec.
10), Mikki Gilliland (Dec. 11).
Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Summer Smith will undergo surgery at UAB this
Thursday. Lauren Lindley is at the Baldwyn
Nursing Facility for therapy. Jean Mounce is still
having issues from her recent surgery. She is home.
Mary Ann Wallace will begin radiation treatment
this week. Debbie Duke’s mother, Carol Nichols,
continues her chemo & radiation treatments.
Charles Tharp is on home hospice care.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary Jordan,
Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill
Goff, Linda Bryan, Mitch Maclean, James Nichols,
Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory, Shirley Owens,
Mickey Bailey, Sammy Carson, Nathan Hale, Leroy
Brown, Mike Stroup, Jadon Parish, Jill Rice
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley
McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Community Outreach Item:
Toothpaste
Thank You Notes
Dear East Main family,
Words truly fail me but just know the only way we
have gotten through this is with God’s comfort and
the love and prayers you all have given us. For all the
calls, texts, Facebook messages, visits, food, flowers
and most of all PRAYERS, I thank you. Please
continue to pray for us, as well as, my mom, dad,
Brian, Theresa, Andy, Jeremy & Kristy Bishop and
everyone that loved our Bandi.
Dundee Donald & family
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Dear brothers & sisters in Christ,
My family and I would like to thank you for your
prayers and support during Annette Clifton’s passing.
The plant you sent was beautiful and very much
appreciated. We are new to the East Main family, but
you would never know it from the kindness and love
we have received during this difficult time. Thank
you for extending so much love and support to our
family. In Christian love,
Michelle Clifton & family
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Ascension of Christ......................................... Acts 1
Birth of the church .......................................... Acts 2
Ananias and Sapphira ..................................... Acts 5
Conversion of Saul.......................................... Acts 9
Aquila and Priscilla....................................... Acts 18
Memory Verse:
➢ Who is Jesus?
➢ Matthew 16:16 “And Simon Peter answered
and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.”
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

4. Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
Men to Serve Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 a.m.
Announcements.......................................Jeff Mansel
Bible Reading......................................Jake Kennedy
Opening Prayer ............................ Rommie Dilworth
Lord’s Supper
Bobby Lindley & Greg Hughes
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Hunter Underwood, Jacob Bradley, Lee DuBois
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Tim Davis, Will Davis, William Harris
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer...................................Shawn Mounce
Ushers ..........................Andy Baldwyn & Joe Minor
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .............................. Clinton Kingsley
Closing Prayer................................Jimmy Spearman
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Prayer .........................................................Mark Hitt
Lead Singing.......................................Josh Kennedy
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 ................................Lee & Heather DuBois
...............................Greg & Keisha Gholston
Prepare Lord’s Supper—December..................Perry
& Linda Hand
Nursery................. Debbie Vines & Sherry Kingsley
Pantry............................................Spaghetti noodles
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-28-18............................................180
Sunday 1st
Worship, 12-2-18 ...............................180
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................174
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................170
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,819
The Jr. Youth & Early Seekers are invited to
“Lunch with Santa”
Sunday, Dec. 9th
in the multipurpose room at noon immediately following
morning worship services.
A food list is posted beside the tract rack in the foyer.
Please bring $3 for pizza.