East Main Church of Christ - Tupelo, MS

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Vol. 42 November 14, 2017 Number 44
Changeables and
Unchangeables
What is one of the main topics for conversation? It is the
weather. Why is that? Maybe it is because it is so changeable. I
guess we are inclined to talk about changeable things.
What we pay for gasoline is another common conversation
piece today. Again this is because prices are so changeable,
mostly changing in an upward direction.
We will probably go on thinking about and conversing about
changeable things. That is alright; but it would be good if we
gave more thought and engaged in more frequent conversation
about some things which never change.
God, the Father, declared, “…I change not…” (Malachi 3:6).
Then we read, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and
for ever” (Hebrews 13:8).
The gospel of Christ is also unchangeable. According to
Galatians 1:8-9, even an angel from heaven would be accursed
for preaching a different gospel.
We should love to think on and discuss these unchangeables!
--Robert Kingsley
ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mike Ratliff.................840-2206
DEACONS
Wade Bryan.................419-5552
William Harris.............416-8149
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............869-0546
Ricky Lindsey .............844-9944
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Harold Roby................844-5431
Joe Smith.....................397-4524
Jimmy Spearman.........840-8957
Michael Wilson ...........891-0891
PREACHER
.....................................840-5804
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com
WEB PAGE
eastmaincoc.com
SUNDAY SERVICES
Bible Classes............... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship.........5:00 p.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)

2. New Elders
The church Jesus said, “I will build,” (Matt.
16:18) has been in existence on earth since A.D. 33.
The government He gave it is one where He
continues to rule as the supreme head of the church
(Eph. 1:22-23). As we can see in the New
Testament, there are local congregations. These
local groups are placed under the loving oversight
of men called elders, bishops, presbyters, or pastors.
The elders here at the East Main church of Christ
have been in much prayerful consideration about
the thought of making additions to the existing
eldership.
We would like to put before the congregation
two men for your consideration to be added to the
eldership. We would like for you to consider our
brothers Bobby Joe Lindley and Mark Hitt. We
would like for you to view these men in light of
Titus 1, 2 and 1 Timothy 3.
We will leave this open for your consideration
until Nov. 19. If there be a reason someone feels
there may be a hindrance for either of these men to
serve competently in this role, we want you to make
your concerns known. If there be no Scriptural
objections, these men will be installed as elders
Nov. 19.
Mike Childers, Dennis Hallmark, Mike Ratliff
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Our sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Twinette Wallace
in the loss of her son-in-law, Scotty Senter, on
November 10. Funeral services were held Nov. 12
at Senter Funeral Home in Fulton. Scotty was also
the brother-in-law of Chevela Underwood.
Also, we extend our condolences to Annie
Dilworth in the loss of her cousin, Teresa Depriest.
Funeral services were held Nov. 12 at Agnew &
Sons Funeral Home in Verona.
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Hilda Roberts, Shirley McCarthy, Mary
Southern, Veona Harris, Nancy Haywood
Mr. & Mrs. Dean J. Webb
request the honor or your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Savannah Mariea’ Webb
to
Zachary Adam Tucker
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Chamblee
and the late David Tucker
Saturday, the eighteenth of November
Two thousand seventeen
at four o’clock in the afternoon
East Main Church of Christ
1606 East Main Street
Tupelo, Mississippi
Reception to follow
Tupelo Country Club
4462 Winged Foot Road
Belden, Mississippi
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Ashley Snyder, Pat Putt’s granddaughter, is
serving a tour of duty in Kosovo.
Josh Terrell’s National Guard Unit is home from
the Virgin Islands.

3. Daily Bible Reading
November 15..............................................Acts 8-14
November 16............................................Acts 15-20
November 17............................................Acts 21-28
November 18..........................................Romans 1-8
November 19................... Romans 9-1 Corinthians 4
November 20................................1 Corinthians 5-14
November 21..........1 Corinthians15-2 Corinthians 9
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Bobby Joe Lindley (Nov. 17),
Melvin Duke (Nov. 18), Kirk Sheffield
(Nov. 18), Tony Donald (Nov. 19), Rachel
Scribner (Nov. 19), Shirley Lyons (Nov.
21). Anniversaries: Bob & Jean Smith (Nov. 19),
Jimmy & Brenda Spearman (Nov. 20), Dean &
Kristie Webb (Nov. 20).
Our Sick
Betty Tindall is home after spending a few days
in NMMC last week. Betty Long’s heart cath went
well. No stints needed. Linda Hand is in stage 4
kidney failure. Crafton Laney is in the Amory
Hospital. Hilda Ratliff was able to be here Sunday
following surgery. Clara Simmons continues in
room 109 at The Meadows in Fulton. Lee DuBois
continues his chemo. Rommie Dilworth will get the
results from his tests Friday. Danny Goza, Dale
Dulaney’s father-in-law, is in the Corinth hospital
with a broken hip. Sandra Simmons’ sister, Nita
Thomason’s, heart surgery was postponed due to
illness. Jadon Parish, Glenda Barnette’s nephew,
will begin a round of chemo in hopes to help his
Crohn’s. Gordon Andrews is home. Storm Ray is
home following lipotripsy for kidney stones. Anna
Hall continues at Cedars. Murrell Van Buskirk,
Laverne Raper’s brother, had a scan last week
which revealed new cancer spots.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Adam McCurley,
Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney,
James Goddard, Sheba Tuggards, Ray Scribner,
Carester & Charlie Ruth Hallmark, Bill Goff,
Mickey Bailey, Tonya McClendon, Wes Simineau,
Mitch Maclean
Jr. Youth & Early
Seekers’ Devotional
The Junior Youth
and Early Seekers’
Devotional will be
held this Sunday,
Nov. 19 following
morning worship
services in the multipurpose room. Parents, a food
list is posted beside the tract rack in the foyer.
Jr. Bible Bowl
The Junior Bible Bowl will
be held this Sunday, Nov. 19
here at East Main beginning at
2:00 p.m. This activity is for
kindergarteners through 6th
grade. Please see Harold Roby
if you need questions.
Nursing Home Singing
The monthly singing at the
Tupelo Nursing Facility on Briar
Ridge Rd. will be held this Sun-
day, Nov. 19 from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Please bring a song book if you are able to attend
Thank You Note
Dear East Main family,
Thank you for your outpouring of love during
my surgery and recovery. Your prayers and well
wishes were so appreciated! Thanks for the cards,
visits, food and phone calls. We love you.
Mike and Hilda
7th
-12th
Grade Girls
All girls in grades 7-12 are invited to the
Mayfield Church of Christ in Saltillo on Saturday,
Dec. 9 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for a night of fellowship
(supper, activities, devotional, etc.). Please RSVP to
610-2524 or clarecady02@gmail.com. Cost $16.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer ............................ Rommie Dilworth
Lord’s Supper
Jeff Mansel & Dale Dulaney
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Chad Willis, Aaron Willis, Sam Hood
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Mark Gilliland, Larry Bates, David Bates
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer........................................Mike Ratliff
Ushers ............................Robert Parker & Greg Lyle
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ............................... Robert Kingsley
Closing Prayer......................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Prayer ...................................................John Mounce
Lead Singing...................................... Crafton Laney
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 .............................Hugh & Rachel Scribner
...............................Greg & Keisha Gholston
Prepare Lord’s Supper—November ................ Wade
& Karen Bryan
Nursery................. Debbie Vines & Sherry Kingsley
Pantry............................................Spaghetti noodles
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-8-17..............................................131
Sunday Classes, 11-12-17....................................149
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................208
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................133
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,253
The youth of East Main invite our
Senior Saints(age 60 and above)
to a holiday luncheon prepared in your honor on
Sunday, Dec. 3rd
immediately following morning worship services in the
multipurpose room.
Please sign the list posted on the bulletin board across from the library if you
plan to attend.