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Vol. 45 November 3, 2020 Number 43
“Is It Our Due Season?”
Barry Kennedy
How many times have people wondered or even asked, “What is the
meaning of life?” All too often people are searching for some “sign” to give them
purpose, direction and meaning. Solomon, by inspiration penned the words, “To
everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1). So, what is the season and purpose for man?
“The Season is Now” Seasonal changes are one of the most wonderful
blessings God has given to man. There is a season for everyone, no matter what
their interests may be. However, one must realize there are certain things that can
only be accomplished within the seasonal boundaries. For example, the farmer
does not plant his crop in the dead of winter. The “off season” is for preparation.
What about the Christian’s season?
Jesus said, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every
creature” (Mark 16:15). This begs the question, “Is there a right or wrong season to
teach or preach the gospel?” Paul wrote, “Preach the word; be instant in season,
out of season;” (2 Timothy 4:2). According to Paul, the season is now. Is the seed
being sown (Luke 8:11)?
“The Season is Personal” Many wonders appeal to the senses of man.
Consider the beauty of the snow in winter and the bright green of spring. How
about the warm fun of summer and of course, who could forget the beautiful colors
of fall? Each season brings something special to every individual.
Christianity is also a very personal relationship. One cannot become a child
of God without first getting to know Him (John 6:45). Yet, what is being done, on
the personal level, to help people know him? Jesus said, “I must work the works
of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work”
(John 9:4). If Jesus made God’s work personal, should Christians today not do the
same?
“The Season is Changing” One cannot help but notice the chill in the air,
winter is fast approaching. People are starting to think about how to protect their
plants and animals. Shelter is needed for life to be preserved under the harsh
conditions winter brings. How well are the souls of men being sheltered from the
harsh conditions the world brings through sin? The Hebrew writer encourages
Christians to “exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be
hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). Christians need other
Christians to help them along the way (Galatians 6:1, 2).
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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 .......................8:30 a.m.
.....................10:00 a.m.
Bible Classes ...............9:30 a.m.
.............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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Satan is not going to let up in his mission to
destroy the souls of men, but we can rest assured,
Christ is not going to let up in His mission to seek
and save the lost (John 10:10; Luke 19:10). Though
the seasons may be changing, the Lord changes not
(Malachi 3:6).
“Is It OUR Season?” In short, YES! What
will we do as Christians to prepare ourselves for the
harvest? Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plenteous,
but the laborers are few;” (Matthew 9:37). The Lord
needs laborers now more than ever. “Say not ye,
There are yet four months, and then cometh
harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes,
and look on the fields; for they are white already to
harvest” (John 4:35). Jesus is saying, “Do not wait.”
Look around, it is easy to see the world needs the
Lord. Christians are often the only Bible many will
ever read (2 Corinthians 3:2).
How well are we preparing ourselves for all
our seasons of life? After all, the seasons for each of
us are changing, but God changes not. The seasons
are personal, will we meet our obligations? Never
forget, the season is NOW.
May God bless us through all our seasons of
service for Him.
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Baby “Boy” Shower
There will be
a baby “boy”
shower in honor
of Kassi Kingsley
this Sunday, Nov.
8 from 1:30-3:00
p.m. “drive by”
at the church
building. Kassi is registered at Walmart.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mike
& Carol Cross in the birth
of their granddaughter,
Olivia Eden Purcell, on
Oct. 27. She weighed 7.5
lbs. and was 20 ½ inches
long. Mother and baby are doing well.
Congratulations to McKenna and Parker Tipton
in the birth of their son, Grae
Willis, on Oct. 31. He weighed
8 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 ¼
inches long. Roger & Lynn
Sanderson are the proud
grandparents. McKenna and
baby are doing well.
Wedding Shower
A wedding shower will be held
in honor of Zoe Wright, the bride-
elect of Wesley Funderburk, on
Sunday, Nov. 15 “drive by” at the
church building from 1:00-3:00
p.m. Wesley & Zoe are registered
at Elizabeth Claire’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and
Reed’s.
Thank You Note
Dear East Main family,
Thank you so much for the prayers, cards, calls,
texts, flowers, hugs and meal from care group.
Thank you, Barry, for a perfect service to remember
our Mother. For all of this we are so grateful.
Love,
Joyce & family
Brenda & family
Congratulations
Congratulations to Dale
Dulaney & Lavern Williams
who were united in marriage
on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1
at the Zion’s Rest Church of
Christ. We wish them many years of happiness!
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 4................................................John 8-10
November 5..............................................John 11-12
November 6..............................................John 13-16
November 7..............................................John 17-19
November 8..............................................John 20-21
November 9..................................................Acts 1-2
November 10................................................Acts 3-5
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Kent Nichols (Nov. 4), Ainsley
Millard (Nov. 7), Stuart Childers (Nov. 8).
Anniversaries: Dillard & Trish Scribner
(Nov. 4), Greg & Keisha Gholston (Nov. 10).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce is home from the hospital. Linda
Hand and Norma Deaton are both in NMMC. Gail
Geno will undergo back surgery Nov. 9 in
Memphis. Donnie Henry, a friend of the Kennedys,
is in the hospital in Crossville, TN, following a car
accident. Pete Barber & Jill Rice (Debbie Vines’
mother) continue at Sanctuary Hospice House.
Susan Reed’s aunt, Francis Smith, and her sister,
Rita Payne, both have Covid, as do, Katherine
Mansel’s sister, brother-in-law, nephew, father, aunt
and uncle.
On-Going Illnesses
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, Jimmy Lindsey, Brian Carver, Sean
Koehn
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Veona Harris, Bob &
Clara McClure
EMYG News
Thanks again to everyone who helped with the
T.G.I.F. as well as the Fall Festival this past Sunday
evening. It was a blast and we had nearly 70 people
attend! There were great costumes, great food, and
great people that made the night truly wonderful.
Don’t forget that we have another T.G.I.F. this week
and it might be the best one planned yet! Be sure to
invite your friends as we bring a beloved game to life.
Come with courage and your thinking caps, you won’t
be “board.”
November 13th-14th is our Fall Retreat at
Maywood Christian Camp. The speaker for that
weekend is Dr. Mark Blackwelder. Dr. Blackwelder
is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where
he earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies (1991) and a
Master of Ministry (1992). He completed a Ph.D. in
Intercultural/International Communication at
Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia
(2006). Mark has been married for 40 years to the
former Dana Moreland and they have two grown
children.
Dr. Blackwelder has preached for several
local congregations and served with Dana from
1992 to 1997 as full-time missionaries in Bratislava,
Slovakia. Since that time, he has served as a full-
time Bible faculty member at Freed-Hardeman
University. He currently serves as the Dean of
Biblical Studies and teaches undergraduate and
graduate-level courses in New Testament,
Missions, and Leadership. In addition to his work
as one of the ministers at the Estes church of Christ,
Mark also conducts gospel meetings each year and
presents seminars on missions and church growth.
Make every effort to attend November 13-14th as
we come together to ignite our hearts and our souls
for action, for His glory.
If you plan to spend the night on Friday,
please let Alex know ASAP. There will be a bus
leaving the parking lot of the church building at
7:45am on Saturday if you would like to attend.
Lectureship
The Nettleton congregation is hosting a Fall
Lectureship November 8-11. See a list of session
times and speakers on the bulletin board across
from the library. Barry Kennedy will be speaking
on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 a.m.
Announcements..................................... Wade Bryan
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Alex Blackwelder
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer.............................. Rommie Dilworth
Ushers ..................Andy Baldwyn & Terry Kingsley
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, 10-28-20 ................................................ 102*
Sunday 1st
Worship, 10-25-20 ...................................... 36
Sunday Bible Class................................................... 148*
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................. 157*
Contribution (budget $7,900) .............................. $10,985
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................................ Soup
Mark Your Calendars!
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.