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Vol. 45 August 18, 2020 Number 33
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 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.
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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Bible Classes
Don’t forget that several of
our Bible classes are streamed
each week online. [Sunday
adult class--Jeff Mansel
(Facebook/YouTube);
Wednesday adult class--
Barry Kennedy
(Facebook/YouTube); College
class (Sun. & Wed.)--Roger Sanderson/Tim Davis
(Face-book); Young married class (Wed.)--Mark
Hitt (Zoom); High school class (Wed.)--Alex
Blackwelder (Zoom)]. We urge everyone while in
these unprecedented times to take as many
opportunities as possible to study God’s word in the
privacy of your homes.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to William Harris in
the loss of his aunt, Rose Owens, on Aug. 15 after
an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on
Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at Holland Harris in Tupelo.
PTP365
The elders have purchased a congregational
subscription for Polishing the Pulpit. For a year,
anyone in the congregation can access hundreds of
speakers’ lessons on various topics. Simply go to
PTP365, click to sign up, click the tab that says
MEMBER OF A CONGREGATION THAT IS
SIGNED UP, choose the 2nd
East Main Church of
Christ (the one in Tupelo, MS), then they will send
an email to the church office computer for you to be
approved. It is a wonderful study tool!
Thank You Notes
Dear East Main Family,
Thank you all so much for the love shown to me
after the passing of my sweet sister, Anne. I am so
thankful for all the cards, thoughts, and prayers from
each of you and they helped cheer my heart during a
very sad time. I love you all and look forward to being
able to see you all again.
Sandra Simmons & family
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Dear brethren,
After what has been a long past several months
dealing with how and even if we would be able to
have camp, I want to take a moment to thank you!
The East Main congregation has been such a blessing
to us here at Maywood for many years and in many
ways. I am so thankful for your financial support but
even more than that I am thankful for the confidence
that you have shown in Maywood Christian Camp by
allowing both your youth and staff an opportunity to
spend part of their time with us.
Obviously, this has been a tough year financially,
but I am happy to report that we have weathered the
storm well, thanks to so many generous people and
congregations just like you. Again, thank you so
much for all that you do for the Kingdom and all that
you do for Maywood Christian Camp.
In His service,
Jeff Goff
Maywood Christian Camp
ASAP – Always Say a Prayer
Ever wonder about the abbreviation ASAP? It
brings to mind hurry and stress—“Get this done as
soon as possible.” Let us give it a new meaning.
There is work to do, deadlines to meet. You have
no time to spare, but as you hurry and scurry—ASAP
(Always Say A Prayer).
In the midst of family chaos, quality time is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest—ASAP (Always
Say A Prayer).
It may seem like your worries are more than you
can bear. Slow down and take a breather—ASAP
(Always Say A Prayer).
God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease
our care. He will respond to all our needs—ASAP
(Always Say A Prayer). —Author Unknown
“Praying always with all prayer and
supplication”(Ephesians 6:18).
--via House to House: Heart to Heart
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Quantico, VA
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea
Ty Nichols stationed in Germany

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Daily Bible Reading
August 19 ............................................... Ezekiel 16-19
August 20 ............................................... Ezekiel 20-21
August 21 ............................................... Ezekiel 22-23
August 22 ............................................... Ezekiel 24-28
August 23 ............................................... Ezekiel 29-32
August 24 ............................................... Ezekiel 33-36
August 25 ............................................... Ezekiel 37-39
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Kathryn McKee (Aug. 19), Joe
Smith (Aug. 19), Robin Tindall (Aug. 20),
Howard Tindall (Aug. 21). Anniversaries:
Robert & Linda Parker (Aug. 21).
Our Sick
Pete Barber continues home hospice. Gail Geno is
home with diabetes complications. Hilda Ratliff’s
sister, Jennifer Tharp, is home recovering from
pancreatitis. Kim Johnson’s father, Bobby Irvin, is in
NMMC with Covid-19 and Kim’s mother tested
positive. Barbara Bishop & Linda Hand are home
recuperating from surgeries. Natalie Mansel will
undergo surgery on Aug. 27 in Birmingham to correct
TMJ issues. Annie Dilworth’s granddaughter also had
Covid-19 but is improving. Star Ray’s mother, Stella
Pittman, continues at Star’s but is doing better. Brian
Carver, a former member here at East Main, is
undergoing radiation. Prayers have been requested for
Jimmy Dudula, Eddie Simmons’ co-worker’s father-
in-law, who is on a ventilator due to Covid-19 and for
Steve Higginbotham, a gospel preacher in Knoxville,
who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in several
areas of his body.
On-Going Illnesses
Jean Mounce, Mary Lou Walden, Steve Kelly, Bettye
Davis, Frankie Estes, Jennie Cox, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Mary Jordan, James Goddard, Bill
Goff, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Jerry Smith, Mitch
Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Homer Smith, Jill
Rice, Shirley Roberts, Merlene Johnson, Thomas Lloyd
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway,
Shirley McCarthy, Veona Harris, Bob & Clara McClure
(Missy Nichols’ parents)
EMYG News
East Main youth group & parents:
What a summer this has been! Cassie and I have
really missed being around you all and have missed
being able to plan various activities for all ages. As
you might have noticed, this column is designated
for EMYG News! This will be one of the many
avenues to receive information and updates
regarding the youth. Over the years, there has been
three different names to divide up the children
within this congregation, (Early seekers, Junior
Youth, and Senior Youth). It is my hope that since
we are trying hard to resume a “normal” routine
with work and school, that we also try and resume
age appropriate activities for all our children here at
East Main. To ensure we all understand, we are
getting rid of the “Early Seekers” description and
replacing that group with the “Junior Youth”
description. This, (the Junior youth) will consist of
grades K-6th. As activities are planned, be sure to
look for Junior youth description. This will include
grades K-6th. We will continue to keep the
description, “Senior Youth” for grades 7-12th
. By
doing this, allows for more to be present at each
gathering and for the fellowship with each other to
become stronger. It will come more naturally for
there to be more adults present for the Junior Youth
gatherings and parental supervision is needed for
sure. However, there is also a need for those who I
can depend on to be at the Senior Youth gatherings.
Your roles in each of the gatherings will be to help
monitor, help me as I need it, and to be a helpful
resource to these kids. As activities are being
planned for the near future, please continue to keep
our children in your prayers as together we develop
the next generation of Souls for His glory. Alex

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Men to Serve Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 a.m.
Announcements.............................. Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading........................................Aaron Willis
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Lord’s Supper
Tim Davis
Lead Singing.................................Alex Blackwelder
Closing Prayer........................................... Joe Minor
Ushers .....................Ricky Lindsey & Dale Dulaney
Contact the church office (842-6116) if unable
to serve.
Bible Classes (streamed each week)
Adult class................Jeff Mansel (Facebook/YouTube)
Adult class.......... Barry Kennedy (Facebook/YouTube)
College class.....Roger Sanderson/Tim Davis (Facebook)
Young married class............................ Mark Hitt (Zoom)
High School class ................... Alex Blackwelder (Zoom)
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 8-5-20 ..................................................... N/A
Sunday 1st
Worship, 8-9-20 .......................................... 36
Sunday Bible Class.................................................... N/A
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................. 110*
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $9,951
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Mark Your Calendars!
Personal Evangelism Workshop – August 21st-22nd
Gospel Meeting – September 13th-16th
Fall Family Retreat – November 13th-14th
Services will be livestreamed this Sunday at
10:00 a.m. if you do not feel safe attending the
service in person.