East Main Church of Christ - Tupelo, MS

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Vol. 42 November 21, 2017 Number 45
Peter’s Experience and
Warning
Simon Peter, when called by the Lord, immediately followed Him
(Matthew 4:18-20). No doubt, Peter enjoyed his close fellowship with
Jesus and was greatly strengthened thereby.
Obviously in spite of all the good influence from Jesus, Peter did
not become a man of iron. He still remained just a fallible human
being.
Christ exclaimed to Peter on one occasion, “…when thou art
converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). His following
Christ was afar off on the night of the betrayal (Luke 22:54). After he
had betrayed his Lord, he wept bitterly (Luke 22:62).
This godly sorrow brought genuine repentance (II Corinthians
7:10). Do you not think that Peter was probably thinking of the
devil’s influence in his own life when he, by inspiration, gave us
warning?
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (I Peter
5:8).
Let us give earnest heed to Peter’s stern warning about Satan’s full
intent to destroy us!
--Robert Kingsley
ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............871-8175
Mike Ratliff.................840-2206
DEACONS
Wade Bryan.................419-5552
William Harris.............416-8149
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 Installed
We are happy to announce that brothers Mark
Hitt and Bobby Lindley were added Sunday, Nov.
19 as elders of the East Main congregation. They
will serve with the current eldership of Mike
Childers, Dennis Hallmark and Mike Ratliff. We
commend these two brothers in Christ for their
desire to serve in this capacity.
Parents of All Youth
The parents of ALL youth are asked to please
sign the food list posted beside the tract rack in the
foyer for the Sr. Saints’ Holiday Luncheon we will
be hosting on Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon in the
multipurpose room. We will need the help of ALL
parents with children infant through grade 12 to
sign up so we will have plenty of food. Thanks so
much for your help!
Sr. Youth Activity
The Sr. Youth (grades 7-12) are invited to a
Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at
6:00 p.m. at the home of Tim Davis. More details
will be given this Sunday.
The Sr. Youth and their parents are asked to
please meet this Sunday, Nov. 26 after morning
worship services in the Cry Room for an update of
upcoming activities.
Upcoming Events
 The monthly Sr. Saints Fellowship will be
held on Friday, Dec. 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the
multipurpose room.
 The ladies’ Ornament swap will be held in
the multipurpose room on Tuesday, Dec. 5
at 6:30 p.m.
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Hilda Roberts, Anna Hall, Shirley McCarthy,
Mary Southern, Veona Harris, Nancy Haywood
Our Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Katherine Mansel
in the loss of her grandmother, Nancy Robison, on
Nov. 16. Services were held Nov. 20 at Pegues in
Tupelo.
Thank You Notes
To our fellow brothers/sisters:
Sister Annie and I want to thank each and every
one of you for all the concerns and prayers in a time
of uncertainty. The results of my tests were good. No
immediate dangers were detected. I have a follow up
visit in 6 months. If there is no change then, all will be
well. Once again with great humility and love we say
THANKS. Rommie & Annie Dilworth
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Dear East Main family,
Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, calls
and flowers. They meant so much at a time when our
hearts were filled with sadness. We will miss Scotty,
but it was easier to give him up than to watch him
gasping for breath. If tobacco is your vice, I urge you
to quit NOW! The price is far too great.
Our love to each of you,
Twinette and family
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Dear East Main church family,
The love and sympathy expressed to me in the
death of my sister-in-law is so appreciated. The
beautiful plant reminds me of Frances’ generosity.
The cards were heart-warming as well. It is a joy to
be in a family as concerned as East Main. When I
need someone, you’re always there. Again, thank you
for the gorgeous plant and your love. Always,
Evelyn McEwen
(I’m now in Traceway Manor, Room 25B; phone:
678-3365.)
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.

3. Daily Bible Reading
November 22............... 2 Corinthians 10-Galatians 6
November 23..........................Ephesians-Philippians
November 24................. Colossians-2 Thessalonians
November 25............................1 Timothy-Philemon
November 26............................................... Hebrews
November 27....................................... James-2 Peter
November 28........................... 1 John1-Revelation 3
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Lee DuBois (Nov. 23), Debbie
Hallmark (Nov. 23), Eli Rushing (Nov. 26),
Rodney Voyles (Nov. 26), Addie Hitt
(Nov. 27), Amy Hughes (Nov. 28).
Anniversaries: Jeff & Natalie Mansel (Nov. 22),
Kyle & Summer Smith (Nov. 22), Shawn & Jean
Mounce (Nov. 26).
Our Sick
Betty Tindall is in room 590 at NMMC under-
going tests. Gordon Andrews was moved to
Sanctuary Hospice Monday night. Jill Rice, Debbie
Vines’ mother, is in room 3307 at NMMC. Linda
Hand is in stage 4 kidney failure. Crafton Laney is
in UAB following surgery Friday. He hopes to
come home Tues. or Wed. Marla Harris underwent
surgery last week to remove a growth from her
thyroid. It was not cancerous. Ander Bass is home
recovering from a bad stomach virus. Clara
Simmons continues in room 109 at The Meadows in
Fulton. Lee DuBois continues his chemo. Rommie
Dilworth got good results from his tests. Danny
Goza, Dale Dulaney’s father-in-law, is undergoing
therapy in Iuka. Jadon Parish, Glenda Barnette’s
nephew, will begin a round of chemo in hopes to
help his Crohn’s. Murrell Van Buskirk, Laverne
Raper’s brother and Jennie Cox’s brother-in-law,
has new cancer growth.
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
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Great Commission ............................ Matthew 28:19
Love ................................................1 Corinthians 13
Birth of the church .......................................... Acts 2
Contribution....................................1 Corinthians 16
Elders/deacons qualifications.................1 Timothy 3
List the days of creation:
 Day one—Light
 Day two—Clouds and sky
 Day three—Flowers, grass, and trees
 Day four—Sun, moon, and stars
 Day five—Fish and birds
 Day six—Animals and man
 Day seven—God rested
Memory Verse:
 Who is Jesus?
 Matthew 16:16 “And Simon Peter answered
and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.”
 Colossians 2:9 “For in Him dwelleth all the
fullness of the Godhead bodily.”
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
 Caleb
 Enoch
 Nebuchadnezzar
 Jacob
 Simeon
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading....................................Chase Stanford
Opening Prayer .............................. Roger Sanderson
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......................................... Russ Harrell
Closing Prayer..........................................John Vines
Ushers ............................Robert Parker & Greg Lyle
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ..................................... Wade Bryan
Closing Prayer................................... Terry Kingsley
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Prayer ......................................................Tanner Hitt
Lead Singing..................................... Stuart Childers
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............................... Carrie Hitt & Addie Hitt
Pantry.................................................... Canned fruit
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-15-17............................................155
Sunday Classes, 11-19-17....................................155
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................206
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................127
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$6,432
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.