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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 47 March 1, 2022 Number 9
CONTENTMENT
Life is filled with moments of bliss,
But how many times do those moments we miss?
When we were all young, we wanted to age
But now that we’ve aged, we miss the first stage.
We longed for the promotion and then when it came,
We found ourselves stressing our newly found gain.
At times thinking, if only we were given a slight raise in pay.
And then when we get it our bills only raised.
It seems that the goal is always out of reach,
But maybe that’s because it’s the wrong goal that we seek.
If the Kingdom of God and His righteousness is first.
He promised to add all the blessings of worth.
But part of the process of gaining the goal
Is realizing the value of contentment in soul.
Paul the apostle said the lesson he learned,
Was with food and clothing contentment is deserved.
The world has its measure of success as its goal,
But physical possessions will not save our souls.
Jesus has shown while He hung on the cross,
That crucified man counts possessions as loss.
If we learn to let go and in God have our hope,
He promises contentment that will bring peace to our soul.
—Barry Kennedy
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........................9:00 a.m.
Bible class..................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.
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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Though it should not be so, it tends to be easy for
people to “forget” God. Just think, if Israel (God’s
chosen people) could do it, it only makes sense that
we would guard against doing so ourselves. Each of
us have countless opportunities which can distract
one from thinking about God.
The first step toward forgetting about God is
done through forgetting His Word. Paul encouraged
Timothy to take heed unto himself and the
“doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:16). The Hebrew writer
made clear the need to remember when he wrote,
“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed
to the things which we have heard, lest at any time
we should let them slip” (Hebrews 2:1). Without
giving “more earnest heed” we run the risk of
allowing the Word to slip from our minds. Usually
that unoccupied space is replaced with the cares and
desires of the world. Jesus told of the person who
had an unclean spirit removed but failed to fill the
void left behind. The result was worse than the
beginning (Luke 11:25-26). Holding fast the word
of God is the ultimate defense against Satan’s
forces. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I
might not sin against Thee” (Psalm 119:11; see also
Matthew 4:1-10).
There is never a time when we have to say
to the Lord, “Forget Me Not.” On the other hand,
maybe He is telling you and me “Forget ME Not!”
May He always be merciful to us as we endeavor to
maintain a constant remembrance of Him.
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Donny McKay in the
loss of his stepfather, Marvin Chamblee, on Feb. 17.
Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at Cleveland-
Moffett Funeral Home in Amory.
Bridal Shower
There will be a bridal shower in honor of
Brittney Kennedy, bride-elect of Sam
Quirk, on Sunday, Mar. 6 from 1:30-3:00
pm in the multipurpose room. Brittney &
Sam are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond
and Walmart. Their wedding website can
be viewed at theknot.com/sambrittney.
Challenge Youth
Conference (CYC)
On February 24-27, several of our
youth and adults will be travelling to
Pigeon Forge, TN for the annual
Challenge Youth Conference. This
year’s theme is “#FORME.” We need
bottled water, canned drinks, and
individually wrapped snacks, chips, cookies, Little
Debbie’s. If you can donate any of these items. Please
put them in the multipurpose room on the designated
table. Thanks so much for your help.
Baby “Girl” Shower
Brent & Codi Hallmark’s new
baby girl, Charlie Grace, was born
on Feb. 2. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz.
and was 20 inches long. There will
be a table set up in the foyer until
Feb. 27 for you to leave a gift for
little Charlie Grace if you wish. She
is registered at Amazon and Walmart.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget Tuesday Mornings with the Master
every Tuesday in the multipurpose room from 10:00-
11:00 am. Anyone available to come and help sign
cards is welcomed.
“My Worship Notes”
Sheet
On the table in the foyer
where the worship guides and
Lord’s Supper emblems are on
Sundays, we have placed some
sheets of paper for the younger
children in the congregation to
take notes during the lesson.
Please feel free to grab your
young child a sheet and use it
during our Sunday worship
service as a tool to promote
listening.
March 2022
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Malachi Lindley
Maggie &
Norman
Simineau
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Joshua 1-5
2
Brain Freeze
Joshua 6-8
3
Chase Stanford
Joshua 9-13
4
Sr. Youth--TGIF
Joshua 14-16
5
Star Ray
Chevela
Underwood
Joshua 17-21
6
Christine Wilson
Brittney Kennedy
Bridal Shower
Area Youth
Meeting—Gloster
St. @ 5 pm
Joshua 22-24
7
Judges 1-2
8
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Judges 3-5
9
Patsy Nichols
Brain Freeze
Judges 6-8
10
Ladies’ fellowship
Judges 9-12
11
Judges 13-16
12
Scarlett Smith
Judges 17-19
13
Daylight Saving
Time Begins
Judges 20-21
14
Perry Hand
Madi Harris
Ruth 1-4
15
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
1 Samuel 1-3
16
Brain Freeze
1 Samuel 4-8
17
Marlon Geno
Jeannie
Simmons
1 Samuel 9-12
18
1 Samuel 13-15
19
1 Samuel 16-17
20
Alex
Blackwelder
Jenna Davis
1 Samuel 18-19
21
Alicia Smith
1 Samuel 20-23
22
Lavern Dulaney
Hugh & Rachel
Scribner
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
1 Samuel 24-26
23
Brain Freeze
1 Samuel 27-31
24
Charles Barber
2 Samuel 1-4
25
Sr. Youth--TGIF
2 Samuel 5-7
26
David Bates
2 Samuel 8-10
27
Family Breakfast
Sr. Youth Devo. @
Blackwelders
2 Samuel 11-12
28
Erin Moore
Mark & Mikki
Gilliland
2 Samuel 13-14
29
Kristie Webb
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
2 Samuel 15-18
30
Brain Freeze
2 Samuel 19-20
31
2 Samuel 21-24

3. Daily Bible Reading
March 2 .................................................... Joshua 6-8
March 3.................................................. Joshua 9-13
March 4 ................................................ Joshua 14-16
March 5................................................ Joshua 17-21
March 6................................................ Joshua 22-24
March 7.................................................... Judges 1-2
March 8.................................................... Judges 3-5
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Chase Stanford (Mar. 3), Star
Ray (Mar. 5), Chevela Underwood (Mar. 5),
Christine Wilson (Mar. 6).
Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Doug Wallace underwent eye surgery Tuesday
for a detached retina. Bob Smith & Stella Pittman,
Star Ray’s mom & Barbara Wright’s sister,
continue at The Meadows in Fulton for therapy. Joe
Cook, Billie McNutt’s brother, is undergoing
therapy at the Tupelo Nursing Facility on Briar
Ridge Rd. Barbara Bishop continues therapy at
Diversicare, Room 3B, on Eason Blvd. Crafton
Laney will have neck surgery in Birmingham Mar.
9. Michelle Maclean, Billie McNutt’s niece, has
been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Twinette
Wallace’s brother, Donny Dulaney, is on a low dose
chemo. Roy & Daisy King, friends of Danny &
Barbara Wright, both have cancer.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie
Martin, Bettye Davis, Steve Kelly, Frankie Estes,
Shirley Lyons, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood, Bill
Goff, Adam McCurley, Mitch Maclean, Sheba
Tuggers, Larry Kennedy, Brian Carver, Lacy
Plaxico
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
EMYG News
Bridal Shower
There will be a bridal shower in honor of
Brittney Kennedy, bride-elect of Sam
Quirk, this Sunday, Mar. 6 from 1:30-3:00
pm in the multipurpose room. Brittney & Sam are
registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walmart.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Sandra Simmons in
the loss of her sister, Nita Thomason, on Feb. 22.
Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at Waters Funeral
Home in Baldwyn.
College & Young Adult
Class
The college/young adult class will begin meeting
at the west end of the upstairs hallway (instead of the
east end) starting this Sunday, Mar. 6. Roger
Sanderson & Tim Davis will be teaching this quarter.
Everyone in this age group is invited to come and be a
part of this class.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, March 6, 2022 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading....................................... Kent Nichols
Opening Prayer ...........................Bobby Joe Lindley
Lord’s Supper
Wade Bryan
Lead Singing......................................Donny McKay
Closing Prayer................................... William Harris
Ushers ..............................Dale Dulaney & Ian Reed
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer ....................................... Perry Hand
Closing Prayer....................................Hugh Scribner
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Opening Prayer .............................. Dennis Hallmark
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Jimmy Spearman (840-8957) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 2-23-22 .................................................... 153
Sunday 1st
Worship, 2-27-22 .................................... 145*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 165
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 100
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $8,631
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our Vacation Bible School
is scheduled for
June 12th
-15th
from 6:30-8:00 pm!
There will be classes for all ages including adults.
Make plans now to attend!