The article discusses encouraging young Christians to be actively involved in furthering God's kingdom. It notes that teens have natural energy and passion that can be used to reach those that adults cannot. The author argues that teens should not underestimate the impact they can make or sell themselves short, as they are just as much a part of "every creature" called to teach in the Great Commission as older Christians. Adults are encouraged to empower young believers to start being actively involved.

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Hugh Vol. 44 March 19, 2019 Number 10
Many have heard the statement, “You are the church of tomorrow.” While
this is a good sentiment, it is not exactly the mindset that we as Christians should
have. Most of the time, this statement is said to young Christians during a youth
event or maybe in a sermon, but is this what God thinks about the young Christians
in the church? In 1 Timothy 4:12, the apostle Paul writes to the young preacher
Timothy to let no man despise his youth. Paul is telling Timothy to not let the other
members of the church make him doubt his ability just because he is young.
Teens have a natural energy that can’t be matched when they are passionate
about something. This energy can be used as a wonderful tool to further the gospel
of Christ in this present world. There is a whole world of people that may not be
reached by adults, but they may very well be reached by teens their age.
I want you to think about something for a minute. Would you feel
uncomfortable if you went to the White House? I’m sure that we all would feel a
little out of place in the home of the most powerful man in the world, so imagine
how someone in the world feels when in the presence of the greatest being in the
universe: God. Now imagine if you went to the White House and you went with
someone just like you, but he knew the President; it would be a little different,
would it not? We would still feel uncomfortable, but at least we would be going
with someone who is just like us.
The same is true for teens. In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul said that he became
as these different people so that he might save some of them. People tend to flock
toward those of a like mind, and if there are some in the church that have the same
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interests or are the same age, then they have
something in common and are more likely to listen.
We must never forget the ability that young
Christians have to further the kingdom of God. This
ability is one that we may not know we have until
we are encouraged.
In the Great Commission (Matt. 28: 19-20),
the Lord commanded the apostles to teach every
creature. Not only were they to teach them the
gospel, but they were also to teach them to observe
everything the Lord commanded them. This also
included the command to go and teach. Teens are a
part of “every creature,” which the Lord talked
about; therefore, we have the same responsibility
that every other member of the church has.
If you are a teen reading this article, then
never underestimate the impact that you can make.
Never sell yourself short. If you are an adult,
encourage the young Christians around you to start
being active. Let us all be like Jeremiah in Jeremiah
20:9, who could not help but talk about the Lord
because God’s Word was like a fire in his bones.
Let us always remember who we are and what we
can do through God.
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Our Ladies’ Day
Our ladies’ day
here at East Main has
been scheduled for
Saturday, April 27
with Jane Washing-
ton speaking on
“Walking with the Lord.” If you would like to help
on a committee, the sign-up sheets are on the desk
in the church office.
7th
WEEK SQUAD
SPRING RETREAT
The Annual “7th
Week Squad” Spring Retreat at
Maywood Christian Camp will be held March 29-31
for those in 7th
grade through college on the theme
“Called to Be Holy” (1 Thess. 4). The cost is $40. If
you would like to go, please let Tim Davis know by
this Wednesday night.
Sr. Saints Activity
The Senior Saints (age 60 and
above) are invited to the
multipurpose room this Saturday,
May 23 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. for
fun, food & games. Please sign
the list posted beside the tract rack
in the foyer if you plan to attend.
Visitation Team #4
Visitation Team #4, Mike Ratliff’s team, will meet
this Sunday, Mar. 24 after services at noon in the
multipurpose room. Please see Hilda Ratliff for what
to bring.
MSOP Lectureship
The 53rd
Annual Memphis School of Preaching
Lectureship will be held March 31-April 4 on the
theme “Purer in Heart, O God.” A flyer of session
times and speakers is posted on the bulletin board.
Community Outreach Item
for March:
Dishwashing liquid
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Norway.
Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is in Kuwait.

3. Daily Bible Reading
March 20.......................................... 1 Samuel 18-19
March 21.......................................... 1 Samuel 20-23
March 22.......................................... 1 Samuel 24-26
March 23.......................................... 1 Samuel 27-31
March 24.............................................. 2 Samuel 1-4
March 25.............................................. 2 Samuel 5-7
March 26............................................ 2 Samuel 8-10
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Jenna Davis (Mar. 20), Alicia
Smith (Mar. 21), David Bates (Mar. 26).
Anniversaries: Hugh & Rachel Scribner
(Mar. 22).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce is home recuperating from surgery.
No visitors, please. She’s having some complications.
Betty Beard’s son, Kevin, is home from the hospital.
Jill Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother, continues at the
Sanctuary Hospice House. Christina Lindley’s uncle,
Lee Graham, is at the Shepherd’s Center in Atlanta.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary Jordan,
Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Bill Goff, Tommy
Goff, James Nichols, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory,
Shirley Owens, Nathan Hale, Leroy Brown, Jadon
Parish, Carol Nichols, Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley
McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
The first sin ................................................Genesis 3
Abraham’s promise.............................Genesis 12-15
Death of Sarah..........................................Genesis 23
Isaac and Rebekah....................................Genesis 24
Jacob’s ladder...........................................Genesis 28
List the Ten Commandments (Exo. 20:1-17):
1. I am the Lord, thy God, thou shalt have no other
gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God
in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honour thy father and thy mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
10. Thou shalt not covet.
Memory Verse:
❖ What has Jesus done for me?
❖ Romans 5:8 “But God commended His love
toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.”
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order?
❖ Moses
❖ Joshua
❖ Eve
❖ Abraham
❖ Daniel
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?
Mark Your Calendar
VBS---June 2-5

4. Go Into All the World
“IN CHRIST ALONE...”
June 7th-8th
Please register at eastmaincoc.com!
Speakers: Eric Owens, Joe Wells, Jonathan Bates & Harrison Moran
This camp is for ages 13-22 and is being hosted by the East Main Church of Christ, 1606 East
Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804. Please see Josh or Barry Kennedy for more information.
Men to Serve Sunday, Mar. 24, 2019 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer ............................... Robert Kingsley
Lord’s Supper
Bobby Joe Lindley & Chad Willis
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Greg Lyle, Stuart Childers, Jake Kennedy
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Shawn Mounce, John Mounce, Sam Hood
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer.....................................Josh Kennedy
Ushers ....................Rodney Voyles & Larry Presley
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Closing Prayer....................................Ricky Johnson
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Prayer .................................................Hugh Scribner
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
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 ....................................Perry & Linda Hand
................................Zac & Savannah Tucker
Prepare Lord’s Supper—March....................Jason &
Amanda Dickinson
Nursery.............Diane Dickerson & Carmen Perkins
Pantry................................................................ Soup
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 3-13-19..............................................155
Sunday 1st
Worship, 3-17-19 ...............................170
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................168
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................180
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,401