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Vol. 46 July 13, 2021 Number 26
MY ALL IN ALL
Barry Kennedy
“You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek, You
are my all in all.” These words come from the song “You Are My All In All” written
by Dennis Jernigan. Mr. Jernigan is a denominational music minister who has written
many religious/devotional songs. He often speaks to various denominations about his
freedom from homosexuality. Many of his songs indicate how God was the source of
his freedom. Many in the world see homosexuality as an “alternative lifestyle.” They
tend to view this lifestyle as a genetic characteristic, instead of a conscious decision.
One must make a choice as to whether he or she is going to be involved in any
physical relationship, be it homosexual or heterosexual. One must realize that the
subject matter is sin, nothing more, nothing less. If one transgresses God’s law,
expressly stated or implied, he sins (1 John 3:4).
We all have many weaknesses in this life. What may be a very hard
temptation for me may not bother you in the least. Satan is aware of this truth, and
thus he tempts us based upon our own lusts (James 1:13-15). It is our own lusts that
make us weak, but like the song says, “You (God) are my strength when I am weak.”
God offers the strength needed to overcome our trials and temptations. “Do not err,
my beloved brethren. Every good and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of
turning” (James 1:16, 17). If we are thinking we will be able to overcome sin and
temptation alone, we are setting ourselves up for a great fall (Proverbs 16:18).
The apostle Paul is one of the most impressive characters of all the Bible. He
traded in his position as an oppressor to be oppressed. Paul went from being the coat
bearer of the stoners to the recipient of the stones (Acts 7:58, 59; 14:19). What would
cause someone to deny himself to this degree? It could not be selfishness.
“Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra;
what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all
that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:11, 12). We
must realize, as did Paul, that God is our all in all. When we are tempted, He knows
how to deliver us. “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,
and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished” (2 Peter 2:9). From
this verse some may develop the attitude or idea that God is going to do it all for me.
That is not at all the message Peter was relaying. Two key words should stand out in
the above passage, godly and ungodly. Godliness and ungodliness are characteristics
that we choose. “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness” (1 Timothy 6:11). The
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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
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)

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opposite is also implied. If Timothy could flee and
follow, he could just as easily accept the sinful life
listed in 1 Timothy 6:3-5, 9-10, and reject following
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and
meekness. The choice is ours, is He really our all in
all?
We must find the balance in our lives as
Christians. This balance involves having a proper
understanding of who God is and who we are, what
God can do and what we can do, where God can go,
and, of course, where we can go. Friends, God
wants us to be saved and to come into the
knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). That
knowledge begins with understanding that God is to
be now and forever, our all in all. Jesus said, “I am
Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending. . .”
(Revelation 1:8).
Is He our all in all today? Are we allowing
Him to be the source of all our needs? That all
depends upon whether we are allowing His Bible to
be that lamp unto our feet and light unto our path
(Psalm 119:105). Can we honestly sing, “You are
my strength when I am weak, you are the treasure
that I seek, you are my all in all?” Let’s all resolve
to make Him our all in all!
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Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach Program
needs your help with “Packing
Backpacks” for area schools this
upcoming year. Please check the
table in the foyer and grab a supply
tab of what you would be willing to
purchase. Please return the supplies
by Sunday, July 18. Thank you for your help!
Responses
Three souls responded to heaven’s invitation on
Sunday, July 11. Hugh Scribner, Jean Mounce and
Ethan Benefield all came forward to confess things
amiss in their lives and ask for prayers of forgiveness.
We commend these brothers and sister in Christ for
their desire to live pleasing to God.
Congratulations
Congratulations to
Betty Beard in the birth of
her great-granddaughter,
Nora Jane Beard, on July
2. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.
and was 21 inches long.
The proud parents are
Jeremy & MacKenzie Beard. Mother and baby
are home doing well.
Bridal Tea
A bridal tea will be
held in honor of Katy
Beth Voyles, bride-elect
of Blake Anderson on
Sunday, Aug. 1 “come
& go” from 2-3:30 p.m.
in the multipurpose
room. Katy & Blake are registered at City
Mercantile, The Red Door, Reed’s, Elizabeth
Claire’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond. (You may
bring your gift unwrapped, if you wish, as all
gifts will be displayed on a table, giving Katy
more time to visit.
Maywood Christian Camp
Desserts
East Main’s week
at Maywood Chris-
tian Camp is just a
week away—July
18th-24th. Many of
our youth and adults will be attending. East
Main has been asked to help again this year
with providing desserts. If you can help,
please bring your dessert to the building by
this Sunday, July 18 and someone will carry
them over. If at all possible, please put the
dessert in a disposable container. Thank you
for your help!

Daily Bible Reading
July 14 ...........................................................Isaiah 1-4
July 15 ...........................................................Isaiah 5-8
July 16 .........................................................Isaiah 9-12
July 17 .......................................................Isaiah 13-16
July 18 .......................................................Isaiah 17-20
July 19 .......................................................Isaiah 21-23
July 20 .......................................................Isaiah 24-27
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Hallie Donald (July 15), Kannon
Smith (July 17), Susan Willis (July 18), Addi
Millard (July 18), Casey Gullett (July 19).
Anniversaries: Dolline & Waymon Gibson
(July 16), Derik & Staci Rushing (July 20).
Our Sick
Stella Pittman, Star Ray’s mother & Barbara
Wright’s sister, is in room 390 at NMMC. Carrie
Hitt’s grandmother, Wilma Chase, underwent open
heart surgery in Oklahoma Monday. Susan Reed will
undergo gall bladder surgery at UAB soon. Greg
Lyle’s mother spent a few days at NMMC last week
but is home now feeling better. Wanda & Scotty
Bishop’s great-grandsons, Preston & Aiden Kemp,
have been in the hospital with RSV, and their
granddaughter, Shauna McMickin, has 1 more round
of chemo to go. Kathryn McKee continues to
recover from hip surgery. Glenda Barnette had a
melanoma removed from her back. She’ll have a
scan in Aug. to make double check.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Steve Kelly, Bettye Davis, Frankie
Estes, Shirley Lyons, Caroline Willis, Sean Koehn,
Carol Hood, Bill Goff, Donny Dulaney, Adam
McCurley, James Goddard, Mitch Maclean, Mary Starz,
Sheba Tuggers, Steve Higginbotham, Lance Canerdy
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Veona Harris,
Shirley McCarthy, Bob/Clara McClure, Brenda
Dawson
EMYG News
Burgers & Bikes
Due to many travelling and the
potential for rain, we will NOT be
having our Burgers and Bikes this
Tuesday, July 13. It will be
rescheduled for a later time.
Welcome Baskets
The Sr. Youth will meet at
the building this Thursday, July
15 at 2:00 p.m. to deliver the
welcome baskets from East
Main to those who have recently
moved into our area.
Maywood Christian
Camp
“7th
Week Squad”
July 18th
-24th

Men to Serve Sunday, July 18, 2021 a.m.
Announcements.......................................Jeff Mansel
Bible Reading.......................................Britton Smith
Opening Prayer ..........................................Mark Hitt
Lord’s Supper
Bobby Joe Lindley
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer................................... William Harris
Ushers ..............................Will Davis & Lee DuBois
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer .........................................Tim Davis
Closing Prayer...............................Alex Blackwelder
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Opening Prayer ................................. Stuart Childers
Lead Singing........................................ Kent Nichols
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.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-7-21 ...................................................... 158
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-11-21 .................................... 169*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 154
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 149
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $7,555
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our Gospel Meeting is
Aug. 29th
-Sept. 1st
Neal Pollard, speaker
Mark your calendars!