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Vol. 45 November 24, 2020 Number 46
THANKSGIVING IS
Thanksgiving is
A time of gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider,
Whose guidance and care go before us.
And whose love is with us forever.
Thanksgiving is
A time to reflect on the changes,
To remember that we, too, grow and change
From one season of life to another.
Thanksgiving is
A time of changing seasons, when leaves turn golden
In autumn's wake and apples are crisp
In the first chill breezes of fall.
Let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
As we see the beauty of Autumn,
Let us acknowledge the many blessings which are ours...
Let us think of our families and friends
And let us give thanks in our hearts.
— Anonymous
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
Early worship...............8:30 a.m.
Bible class................9:30 a.m.
Main worship.............10:00 a.m.
Bible class.............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)

2. THANKSGIVING IS SHOWN
Barry Kennedy
I once came across this post written by Jeff A.
Jenkins, a gospel preacher in Texas. Notice his
message and how we should realize that
thanksgiving is shown.
If you are a Christian someone took time
to sit down with you and teach you the
Gospel. Someone cared enough about
you to take time from their schedule to
walk with you through the Word.
Someone introduced you to Jesus through
their example, by showing you the love of
Jesus, or by an invitation to learn about
Church. Someone loved you enough to
pray for you to find Jesus. Is there
someone, perhaps several people on your
prayer list? Is there someone who you can
talk to about Christ today? Is there
someone you can show Christ living in
you through your kindness? May God
help us to allow the light of His love to
shine through us today!
The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
(Romans 6:23), but it is not a gift God expects us
to hoard up for ourselves alone. If we are truly
thankful for this gift, then show that hope and let
God’s love and forgiveness shine forth from the
lives we live. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Debbie Vines in the
loss of her mother, Jill Rice, on November 17, after
an extended illness. Funeral services were held on
November 21 at Holland-Harris Funeral Home.
Community Outreach Program
Christmas Project
The Community Outreach
Program would like to invite
you to adopt a Christmas Angel
for the Holiday Season. These
are needy children from area
schools. There are Ziplock bags
at the church building with the
child’s name, their wish list and wrapping
instructions. There will be times posted that you can
pick up your Christmas Angel from a C.O.P.
(Community Outreach Program) representative or
from Renee at the church office during the day. Once
you have chosen a Christmas Angel, it is
IMPERATIVE that you register the child with a
C.O.P. representative or Renee. GIFTS MUST BE
RETURNED TO THE BUILDING BY DECEMBER
6, 2020. Thank you for your generosity in advance.
Renee will be at the building Tues., Nov. 24 from
9:30 am-5:30 pm. Kristie Webb will be at the building
from 2-4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 29. Please drive to the foyer
doors & honk for someone to come out and assist you.
East Main Sr. Saints
(Age 60 & Above)
Due to the Corona virus, the youth & their parents
have decided that they will not host the traditional Sr.
Saints’ luncheon this year. However, they would still
like to honor these members with a carry out supper
plate & happies delivered to your door on Sun., Dec. 6
around 5:00 p.m. Please call the church office if you
would like the youth to deliver to your home.
Thank You Notes
I want to thank everyone for all the prayers, visits,
cards, and flowers during my father’s illness and
death. He considered East Main as his church family
and he loved everyone of you. Thanks again.
In Christian love,
Charles Barber
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway,
Shirley McCarthy, Veona Harris, Bob & Clara
McClure
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Quantico, VA
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea
Ty Nichols stationed in Germany

3. Daily Bible Reading
November 25......................................Romans 12-16
November 26..................................1 Corinthians 1-4
November 27..................................1 Corinthians 5-7
November 28................................1 Corinthians 8-11
November 29..............................1 Corinthians 12-14
November 30..............................1 Corinthians 15-16
December 1....................................2 Corinthians 1-4
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Eli Rushing (Nov. 26), Rodney
Voyles (Nov. 26), Addie Hitt (Nov. 27),
Christina Lindley (Nov. 27), Amy Hughes
(Nov. 28), Eddie Simmons (Nov. 29), Katherine
Mansel (Dec. 1), Trish Scribner (Dec. 1).
Anniversaries: Shawn & Jean Mounce (Nov. 26).
Our Sick
Gail Geno, Jimmy Lindsey (Ricky Lindsey’s
dad) and Frank Martin Bensieck are home after
surgery. Linda Hand continues therapy at Cedar’s.
Sean Koehn is undergoing radiation and chemo at
M.D. Anderson in Texas. Brian Carver will undergo
cancer removal surgery Dec. 1. Kirk Sheffield’s
mother, Delois Sheffield, is still in NMMC with
Covid, but improving. Wayne Sparks, Daniel
Morton’s uncle, is in ICU in the Oxford Hosp. with
Covid. Joe Smith, Leigh Bland, Carrie & Meredith
Hitt, the whole Blansett family, Sharon Clemmer,
Robert, Betty & Connie Kingsley, Lisa Lindsey’s
parents (Jack & Linda McKinney), Susan Reed’s
aunt (Francis Smith) & sister (Rita Payne), and John
& Lauren Cross (Mike & Carol’s son & daughter-
in-law) all have COVID.
On-Going Illnesses
Jean Mounce, Steve Kelly, Mary Lou Walden,
Bettye Davis, Frankie Estes, Stella Pittman, Donny
Dulaney, Adam McCurley, James Goddard, Bill
Goff, Tommy Goff, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish,
Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba
Tuggers, Homer Smith, Shirley Roberts, Merlene
Johnson, Thomas Lloyd, Steve Higginbotham,
Brenda Dawson
EMYG News
HOWDY! I hope you all are doing well. I’m
missing you all, but I understand and appreciate the
wisdom of the Elders during this difficult time. Just
a reminder that the deadline for CYC has been
moved to December 6th
. Let Renee or myself know
if you would like for us to add your name to the list.
We’ll be glad to do so. The Senior Saints meal prep
will be at 4:00pm and the delivery at 5:00pm on
December 6th
at the church building. If you would
like to participate in the Covid Christmas Caroling
on December 15th
at 6:30pm, we will meet at the
church building and have a list of people that we
will sing to. If we can help you in anyway, please
let us know. We love you. Alex
Parents of Youth
We are in need of several to make food for the Sr.
Saints take out plates that the youth will be delivering
on Sunday, December 6th
. If you could help, please
contact Cassie Blackwelder or Renee Childers. We
need green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potato
casserole, bread/rolls, and pumpkin or pecan pie.
From the Elders
After much consideration, the elders have
determined that ALL in person assemblies will be
suspended from Monday, Nov. 23 through Saturday,
Dec. 5. The primary factor in this decision was the
knowledge that many “out of household” contacts
would be taking place during the Thanksgiving
holidays in the form of relatives from other places,
students returning home from college, etc. These
contacts will raise the likelihood that someone might
inadvertently contact the virus and bring it into one of
our assemblies. Streaming opportunities will be
available on the following dates:
Wednesday, Nov. 25: online Bible classes (Barry-
EM Facebook/YouTube, Tim/Roger-Facebook, Mark-
Zoom, Alex EM Facebook/YouTube).
Sunday, Nov. 29: online worship service@10:00-EM
Facebook, YouTube, and https://eastmaincoc.com/video/
Sunday, Nov. 29: online Bible classes (EM
Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, etc.).
Wednesday, Dec. 2: online Bible classes (Barry-EM
Facebook/YouTube, Tim/Roger-Facebook, Mark-Zoom,
Alex-Zoom).
Sun., Dec. 6-we plan to resume our current “in
person” schedule.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading....................................Barry Kennedy
Opening Prayer ...................................Mike Childers
Lord’s Supper
Mark Hitt
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Closing Prayer................................... Stuart Childers
Ushers ........................................................................
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.
Bible Classes (streamed each week)
Adult class................Jeff Mansel (Facebook/YouTube)
Adult class.......... Barry Kennedy (Facebook/YouTube)
College class.....Roger Sanderson/Tim Davis (Facebook)
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-18-20 .................................................. 83*
Sunday 1st
Worship, 11-22-20 ..........................................
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 87*
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................. 101*
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $7,455
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item.........................................................Jelly
Services will ONLY be livestreamed this
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.