East Main Informer, 6-12-18

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Hugh Vol. 43 June 12, 2018 Number 23
From Father to Daddy
By Barry Kennedy
The summer heat is quickly approaching. Many children are right in the middle of
this year’s summer ball season. Parents are frantically running around in such a pace
that no seasoned Olympic runner could dare match. We often meet ourselves coming
or going, but never seem to be still. With all the practices, work, church activities we
find ourselves always in the fast lane of life. Why? We love our children and want
them to be happy. Often, in the heat of all this running around, we find ourselves
stressed and wondering if it is really worth all of the effort. Sadly many “fathers” have
decided that this is not the life they dreamed it would be and, in turn, decide that the
grass may just be greener on the other side. It is at this point that he becomes nothing
more than a biological father and ceases being a true “DADDY.”
I know that the words father and daddy can have the same definition and some
even switch them to say father is the better term. Either way, we all know there is a
difference in one who brings life into this world, and one who brings this world a life.
God’s wisdom is shown in the establishment of the home. Yes, long before the “gay
rights” movement tried to redefine the home, God perfected it by establishing one man
with one woman, and that was to be for life. Jesus said it this way, “Have ye not read,
that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For
this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they
twain shall be one flesh wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What
therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matthew 19:4-6).
What exactly are we, as fathers, providing for our children? Fun and recreation,
food and shelter, or what about knowledge and wisdom? No one can deny that there
has been a breakdown in the home. We need to be thankful for those fathers who take
seriously the responsibility that comes with being a parent. God set up the home to
have a man serving as the provider “But if any provide not for his own, and especially
for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel”
(1Timothy 5:8). Of course, parents must provide for the physical needs of their
children, but sadly, some take on the role of father and never choose to be a “daddy.”
Think back, those of you who are fathers, to the first time you heard your child say
“da, da.” It was not long until that “da, da,” turned into daddy. Can you imagine a two
or three-year-old saying “father?” When the children are little we provide for their
physical needs, but also provide PLAY time. Nothing says I love you to a child better
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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 .............844-9944
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Harold Roby................844-5431
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............. 10:00 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:00 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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than playing with them. They cherish those moments.
Think back, do we remember (or did we ever care)
how much money our dads made? More often than
not, we remember the time that they spent with us
much more than the money they spent on us. Toys
break and get lost, clothes are out grown, but
memories last a lifetime. I still remember talking with
my grandfather not long before he passed from this
life. He could still very vividly recall memories of his
childhood, even though he might not have been able
to tell you what happened just thirty minutes earlier. I
want my children to cherish their childhood memories
as well.
Fathers are needed in the society we find ourselves
today. However, is it not true that we need more men
who are willing to be “DADDIES?” Men who not
only provide the necessities, such as food, clothing,
shelter, and most importantly God’s Word (Ephesians
6:4), but also men who are providing love, character,
and an attitude of joy in and for life. It is to those
daddies that we proudly say, “HAPPY FATHERS
DAY!” May we all strive to go from being just
“fathers” to becoming true “daddies” and give God
the glory! Let’s shine our Christian lights, through
our Christian homes by becoming more godly
“DADDIES.”
Update on Community
Outreach Project
❖ Has provided over 100 weekend meals for
children at local schools
❖ Has provided Police Appreciation Bags for
Tupelo City & Itawamba County Sheriff’s Dept.
❖ Is continuing to provide snacks and other items
for the Cancer Center & ICU
❖ Has provided toiletries & hygiene products to
local schools
❖ Is in the process of providing duffel bags at local
shelters
❖ Continuing to stock our pantry with household
items for the community
❖ Continuing to provide our visitors with our
church information with the Welcome Packets
We would like to thank the entire congregation for all
of the support everyone has shown!
Community Outreach Item:
Baby wipes
New Ladies’ Class
A new ladies’ class will begin this Wednesday
upstairs in Room 25 for the summer quarter. Courtney
Vines will be teaching.
Summer Outreach Project
We need your help to fill 100
backpacks for area schools. We will
plan to collect supplies from June
10th
-July 20th
!!!! So please take a tab
of your choice located in the foyer
on the coat rack and purchase the
items listed. If you have any
questions, please ask Kristie Webb or Renee Childers.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Gabe Hood is stationed in Fort Lenardwood, MO.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.

3. Daily Bible Reading
June 13 .................................................Psalms 65-68
June 14 .................................................Psalms 69-72
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
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: John Vines (June 19).
Anniversaries: Scotty & Wanda Bishop
(June 14), Tony & Dundee Donald (June
19).
Our Sick
Twinette Wallace is home recuperating from
surgery. Frankie Estes underwent eye surgery in
Memphis Monday. She has moved to Apt. 2C at
Traceway. Malachi Millard will have his hearing
test & ENT appointment at LeBonheur Wednesday.
Doug Wallace, Heather DuBois and Robert Parker
are home sick. Prayers have been requested for
Sammy Carson, a friend of Steve Kelly, who has
cancer.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Pete Barber, Frankie Estes,
Carester & Charlie Ruth Hallmark, Adam
McCurley, Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny
Dulaney, James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff,
Linda Bryan, Mitch Maclean, Jadon Parish, James
Nichols, Stephanie Fears, Judy Lee, Nathan Hale,
Betty Harrell, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory,
Derrick Coble, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey,
Mike Scott, Tracey Wilbrurn
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda
Roberts, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
John & Courtney Vines
We were sorry to hear this past Sunday that John &
Courtney Vines will be moving to Corinth in the near
Future. John has accepted the pulpit ministry position
at Frayley’s Chapel in Corinth. We wish them
Godspeed in this new endeavor but will miss them
here at East Main. Courtney will still teach her
Wednesday ladies’ class for the quarter.
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Model prayer............................................ Matthew 6
12 Apostles............................................. Matthew 10
Death of John the Baptist....................... Matthew 14
Great Commission ............................ Matthew 28:19
Birth of the church .......................................... Acts 2
List the New Testament Divisions:
➢ Gospels
➢ History
➢ Letters
➢ Prophesy
List the Old Testament Divisions:
➢ Law
➢ History
➢ Poetry
➢ Major Prophets
➢ Minor Prophets
List the 8 writers of the New Testament:
➢ Matthew
➢ Mark
➢ Luke
➢ John
➢ Peter
➢ Paul
➢ James
➢ Jude
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

4. Men to Serve Sunday, June 17, 2018 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading...................................... Clayton Long
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Jimmy Spearman & Wesley Bass
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Greg Lyle, Larry Long, Ricky Johnson
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Robert Parker, Larry Bates, Stuart Childers
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer..................................... Dale Dulaney
Ushers ............. Jason Dickinson & David Ramseyer
Please be in the library by 8:50 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Closing Prayer........................................ Chad Willis
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Prayer ...............................................James Simmons
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact William Harris if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................... Bobby Joe & Brenda Lindley
...................................... Harold & Zan Roby
Prepare Lord’s Supper—June.........Diane Dickerson
& Carmen Perkins
Nursery............................ Gail Geno & Marla Laney
Pantry............................................Spaghetti noodles
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-6-18................................................175
Sunday Classes, 6-10-18......................................215
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................195
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................226
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,362
Summer Series
Our Summer Series entitled “Geography & the Bible” continues to go well! All
Sunday morning adult classes & the high school class are meeting in the auditorium
for the summer quarter. Don’t miss out!
Date Topic Person
17-Jun-18 Asia Minor Mike Childers
24-Jun-18 Macedonia Mark Hitt
1-Jul-18 Jordan River Roger Sanderson
8-Jul-18 Babylon Jeff Mansel
15-Jul-18 Canaan Mike Ratliff
22-Jul-18 Hebron Barry Kennedy
29-Jul-18 Island of Crete Michael Wilson
5-Aug-18 Garden of Gethsemane Wade Bryan
12-Aug-18 Mount Sinai Wesley Bass
19-Aug-18 Sea of Galilee Dennis Hallmark
26-Aug-18 Mars Hill Shawn Mounce