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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 47 June 14, 2022 Number 23
FATHER
Barry Kennedy
From where did we come, why are we here, and where will we one day appear?
The answers are found in the book that’s passed down from the One true GOD we call
Father.
What a comfort to know, from the beginning He shows Himself as the Creating Father.
He formed man from clay and as a surgeon He made a help meet right there in the
garden.
Man’s history described on GOD’s pages one finds those in whom GOD has
entrusted.
Men of renown, who often fell down, were forgiven as penitent children.
This coming Lord’s Day, in this nation we say our thanks to the ones we call Father.
Honor and tribute will be on display and that is certainly a well-deserved honor.
Especially for the fathers who walk in the way of the One that was the first of all
fathers!
GOD is all powerful with infinite knowledge, and sometimes that may cause us to
fear!
Yet in the Bible we find that He’s also described as a Father Who can shed a tear.
On this Father’s Day let’s honor and praise the ones who give this day reason!
But never forget that One Greatest yet the One we call Father in Heaven!
For He is the One that sent His Only Son to pay our sin debts eternally!
And give us the hope of that Heavenly home to be with our Father
continually!
ELDERS
Mike Childers ............. 397-6453
Dennis Hallmark......... 255-5557
Mark Hitt .................... 322-0917
Bobby Lindley ............ 260-9193
DEACONS
Wade Bryan ................ 419-5552
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
Worship........................9:00 a.m.
Bible class..................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.
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. A Note from the Elders
The elders began this Sunday afternoon going over
the surveys that have been turned in. We appreciate
everyone who took the time to fill one out and turn it
in. We will try to review these in a timely manner and
report back to the congregation as soon as possible.
Again, thank you.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget Tuesday Mornings with the Master
every Tuesday in the multipurpose room from 10-11
am. Anyone who can come is welcomed.
Thank You Note
Thanks to all the youth Alex brought to my house
on Thursday to clean out my fence that was
overgrown with vines. It looks great and made me feel
so much better. Thank you again. Steve Kelly
No Neutrality
Pilate could wash his hands, but he could not wash
Jesus’ blood off his conscience.
We cannot be neutral about Christ. We are either for
or against Him. There is no middle ground. Jesus said:
“He who is not with Me is against Me” (Matt. 12:30).
Jesus is God’s spokesman to man today: God has “in
these last days spoken to us by His Son” (Heb. 1:1-2).
He is the only mediator between God and man (1
Tim. 2:5).
He is our perfect example. Christ left “us an example,
that you should follow His steps: ‘Who committed no
sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth’” (1 Pet.2:21-22).
He is man’s only Savior (Matt. 1:21).
When a man like that stands before you, you do not
just pass Him off with a shrug of the shoulders. You
have to make a decision—a decision that affects the
soul, judgment, and eternity. Jesus said: “He who rejects
Me, and does not receive My words, has that which
judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him
in the last day” (John 12:48).
Someday this will be reversed. Jesus now stands before
us, and we have the right to decide what we will do with
Him. The day will come when we will stand before Him,
and He will decide what to do with us: “We must all
appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one
may receive the things done in the body, according to
what he has done, whether good or bad” (2 Cor. 5:10).
Do unto Christ today as you would have Him do unto
you in the last great day. —Anonymous
“Choose for yourselves this day” (Joshua 24:15)
via House to House Heart to Heart, 11004
Maywood Christian Camp
Our week at Maywood
Christian Camp is July 17-23.
Please go online and register
ASAP if you plan to attend
either as a camper or a staff member. The cost for
campers is $180. If you are staff, your children may
attend for $90. Register at maywoodchristiancamp.com.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy
Willis who passed away suddenly on June 10.
Visitation will be held at Pegues in Tupelo on June 15
from 3:30-5:30 pm with funeral services following
that same day at 5:30 pm. The family requests all who
attend to please wear a mask.

3. Daily Bible Reading
June 15.....................................................Psalms 73-76
June 16.....................................................Psalms 77-78
June 17.....................................................Psalms 79-85
June 18.....................................................Psalms 86-89
June 19.....................................................Psalms 90-95
June 20...................................................Psalms 96-102
June 21.................................................Psalms 103-104
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Wanda McKay (June 20).
Anniversaries: Tony & Dundee Donald (June
19), Ricky & Kim Johnson (June 21).
Our Sick
Betty Long went to the ER Monday after falling.
Ricky Johnson underwent knee surgery Friday. Eric
Baker, a relative of Katherine Mansel & friend of
Andy Baldwyn, continues chemo & radiation follow-
ing surgery to remove a brain tumor. Terry Blackmarr,
a family friend of Daniel Morton, has cancer in her
spine. Melvin & Debbie Duke’s 5-month-old
grandson, Maverick Duke, will be going to Jackson
Thursday for tests and pre-op for craniosynostosis
surgery. His parents are Matt & Cheyenne Duke.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie
Martin, Bettye Davis, Steve Kelly, Barbara Bishop,
Bob Smith, Doug Wallace, Frankie Estes, Shirley
Lyons, Stella Pittman, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood,
Bill Goff, Sheba Tuggers, Brian Carver, Lacy Plaxico,
Michelle Maclean, Freida Gardner, Linda Butler, Pam
Gassaway, Donny Dulaney, Ricky Britt, Nathan Hale
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
EMYG News
Good Morning!
I hope you’re doing well! What a fantastic start to our
VBS we’re having! Please be sure to invite your friends!
In just a few weeks, we leave for 6 Flags in St.
Louis. The cost is $100 per person. This Sunday (19th
)
begins when you can pay your $100. We will have
transportation available if you would like to ride on one
of the buses. More details coming soon! If there's
anything I can do for you, please let me know. Alex

4. Men to Serve Sunday, June 19, 2022 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading........................................Haden Bland
Opening Prayer ..................................... Alex Tucker
Lord’s Supper
Eddie Simmons
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer................................... Terry Kingsley
Ushers ........................Andy Baldwyn & Larry Long
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer ...........................Bobby Joe Lindley
Closing Prayer.......................................Wesley Bass
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Opening Prayer .............................Alex Blackwelder
Lead Singing........................................ Kent Nichols
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Wade Bryan (419-5552) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-8-22 ...................................................... 131
Sunday 1st
Worship, 6-12-22 ...................................... 143
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 153
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 112
Contribution (budget $9,334) ................................ $8,050
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our Vacation Bible School
is going well! Only 2 more nights.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm!
Classes for all ages, including adults!
Our adult class speakers will be Adam Evans & Brian Galloway