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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
PREACHER
Barry Kennedy ... (931)787-7108
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.
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)

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THE THREE WISE MEN Finally, one will
see the three wise men portrayed at the manger of the
Lord. However, the Biblical text does not state that
there were three wise men. It simply says, “There
came wise men from the east” (Mat. 2:2). Yet, man
cannot leave it at that. Around the eighth century, man
decided to give names to the wise men. These names
are: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar. Where are these
names found in the Bible? One may search the pages
of Holy Writ for eternity and never find just one of
these names. Masses of people have been deceived by
this. In addition, these men were not even present at
the manger of Jesus. It is important to note that the
wise men entered the house where Jesus was (Mat.
2:11) and presented unto him three distinct gifts. Were
there ten men bearing these three gifts? Were there
only two men bearing these gifts? The point is that the
Bible is silent on this matter and if the Bible is silent
on this matter, we ought to respect the Scriptures and
observe that same silence.
Is it not strange how the plain and simple facts
surrounding the birth of Jesus are conveniently
overlooked? For years, many have accepted the
nativity scene as a Biblically true icon. It makes one
wonder if there are other shams, he has accepted
without thought in his own religion. For this reason,
everyone ought to search the Scriptures (Acts 17:11)
for the real truth and “try the spirits whether they are
of God: because many false prophets are gone out into
the world” (1 John 4:1).
Sr. Youth Caroling
The Sr. youth are invited to
meet at the building this
Thursday, Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
for pizza and then to go
caroling to some of our Senior
Saints homes. Please let
Heather DuBois know if you
plan to come so enough pizza will be ordered.
Congratulations
Congratulations to James &
Joyce Burney in the birth of their
grandson, Kemper Kolt Burney,
on Dec. 15. He was a little early--
weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. and 17
inches long. His parents are Adam
& Kim Burney. Jacob Bradley is a
cousin, and Brenda Beckner is an aunt. Mother and
baby are doing well.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Andrew Wynne in the
loss of his grandmother, Brooksie Lee Wynne, on
Dec. 13. Funeral services were held Tuesday in
Montgomery, AL.
Our condolences also to Mike Childers in the loss
of his cousin, Jason Childers, to cystic fibrosis on
Dec. 16. Memorial services will be held in
Tuscumbia, AL.
Lectureship
The North Hillcrest congregation in Aberdeen is
hosting a Lectureship this Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9
a.m. until 12 noon on the topic “Go and Make
Disciples of all Nations.” A flyer is posted on the
bulletin board across from the library.
6th
Annual New Year’s
Eve Singing
The Plainview
congregation in
Fulton will host their
6th
Annual New
Year’s Eve Singing
on Monday, Dec. 31
with singing from
8:00-9:30 p.m., food and fellowship from 9:30-
10:30 p.m. and singing again from 10:30-midnight.
Community Outreach Item:
Toothpaste
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Norway.
Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is in Kuwait.
Ty Nichols, Patsy Nichols’ grandson, is in Oklahoma
January 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Larry Presley
Genesis 1-3
2
Haley
Underwood
Genesis 4-7
3
Wesley Bass
Greg Gholston
Genesis 8-11
4
Genesis 12-15
5
Carester
Hallmark
John Mounce
Genesis 16-18
6
Mike Ratliff
Genesis 19-20
7
Genesis 21-23
8
Genesis 24-25
9
Malachi Millard
Genesis 26-28
10
Barbara Bishop
Annie Dilworth
Ladies’ fellowship
@ 6 pm
Genesis 29-30
11
Callie Bennett
Judy Jones
Genesis 31-32
12
Meredith Hitt
Genesis 33-35
13
Shelby Miller
Area Youth Meeting
@ Oak Ridge
Genesis 36-38
14
Jason Dickinson
Genesis 39-41
15
Maci Wynne
Genesis 42-44
16
Genesis 45-47
17
McKenna
Sanderson
Genesis 48-50
18
Exodus 1-3
19
Sr. Youth--Hockey
Game in
Birmingham
Exodus 4-6
20
Josh Kennedy
Ashton Smith
Jr. Youth/ES Devo.
Visitation team #3
Nursing Home
Singing
Exodus 7-9
21
Exodus 10-12
22
Sarah Minor
James & Joyce
Burney
Exodus 13-15
23
Bethany Bryan
Exodus 16-18
24
Jordan Laney
Exodus 19-21
25
Exodus 22-24
26
Ava Bates
Bettye Davis
Melea Mansel
Hunter
Underwood
Exodus 25-27
27
Sr. Bible Bowl @
Antioch
Visitation Team #4
Exodus 28-29
28
Stephanie
Baldwyn
Exodus 30-31
29
Exodus 32-34
30
Karen Bryan
Exodus 35-37
31
Exodus 38-40

Daily Bible Reading
December 26..........................................Revelation 6-7
December 27........................................Revelation 8-11
December 28......................................Revelation 12-14
December 29......................................Revelation 15-17
December 30......................................Revelation 18-20
December 31......................................Revelation 21-22
January 1.....................................................Genesis 1-3
January 2.....................................................Genesis 4-7
January 3...................................................Genesis 8-11
January 4.................................................Genesis 12-15
January 5.................................................Genesis 16-18
January 6.................................................Genesis 19-20
January 7.................................................Genesis 21-23
January 8.................................................Genesis 24-25
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Kyle Smith (Dec. 27), Marla Harris
(Dec. 28), Ander Bass (Dec. 29), Asher Bass
(Dec. 30), Shauna McMickin (Dec. 30), Terry
Kingsley (Dec. 31), Larry Presley (Jan. 1),
Haley Underwood (Jan. 2), Wesley Bass (Jan. 3),
Greg Gholston (Jan. 3), Carester Hallmark (Jan. 5),
John Mounce (Jan. 5), Mike Ratliff (Jan. 6).
Anniversaries: Robert & Betty Kingsley (Dec. 31).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce and Lauren Lindley are home. Gail
Geno will undergo back surgery on Dec. 26. Kristie
Webb will undergo back surgery Jan. 8. Jill Rice,
Debbie Vines’ mother, has been moved to Sanctuary
Hospice House. Willie Topp’s sister, Elaine Ward, is
very ill. Prayers have been requested for Laura
Jenkins, Gary & Maggie Colley’s daughter. Her lung
cancer has returned.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary Jordan,
Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill
Goff, Linda Bryan, Mitch Maclean, James Nichols,
Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory, Shirley Owens,
Mickey Bailey, Sammy Carson, Nathan Hale, Leroy
Brown, Mike Stroup, Jadon Parish, Mary Ann
Wallace, Carol Nichols, Tommy Goff
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley
McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
New Year’s Eve Singing
A New Year’s Eve Singing will be held at the
Plainview congregation in Fulton on Monday, Dec.
31 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. They will break
for refreshments from 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Thank You Note
The Community Outreach Program at East Main
Church of Christ,
A simple thank you would never suffice to a new-
found gratefulness Cal & I have experienced since our
recent tragedy. Outreach programs like yours were
able to literally be an intricate part in God’s furnishing
all of our needs. Kindness and generosity have meant
more than words could ever express. We have been
beyond overwhelmingly blessed and have felt love
from others along with God’s presence every step of
the way. Thanks. Cal & Courtney Liggins
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Norway.
Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is in Kuwait.
Ty Nichols, Patsy Nichols’ grandson, is in Oklahoma

Men to Serve Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading..........................................Tanner Hitt
Opening Prayer .....................................Harold Roby
Lord’s Supper
Mike Ratliff & Larry Presley
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Zac Tucker, Jake Kennedy, Josh Kennedy
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Ian Willis, Aaron Willis, Sam Hood
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer............................................Joe Smith
Ushers ............. Jason Dickinson & David Ramseyer
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ..................................... Wade Bryan
Closing Prayer..................................Eddie Simmons
Lead Singing.......................................Josh Kennedy
Men to Serve Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading......................................Scott Childers
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Hugh Scribner & Tim Davis
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Mike Ratliff, Jimmy Spearman, Eddie Simmons
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Britton Smith, Jalon Mansel, Will Davis
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer...................................Chase Stanford
Ushers ........................Andy Baldwyn & Zac Tucker
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Closing Prayer................................. Robert Kingsley
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Prayer ................................................ Stuart Childers
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Contact William Harris (416-8149) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ................................Lee & Heather DuBois
...............................Greg & Keisha Gholston
Prepare Lord’s Supper—December..................Perry
& Linda Hand
Nursery.......................Alicia Smith & Ashton Smith
Pantry..............................................................Cereal
There will be no bulletin next week.
Therefore, two weeks of
appointments have been included in
this week’s bulletin.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Prayer ...................................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Contact Jeff Mansel (871-0357) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ........................ Dennis & Debbie Hallmark
.....................................Mike & Hilda Ratliff
Prepare Lord’s Supper—January......................Terry
& Sherry Kingsley
Nursery................ Amy Voyles & Katy Beth Voyles
Pantry..............................................................Cereal
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 12-19-18............................................176
Sunday 1st
Worship, 12-23-18 .............................204
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................204
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................188
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,240