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Vol. 45 April 14, 2020 Number 15
GOD IS SPEAKING, ARE WE LISTENING?
Barry Kennedy
Picture this, you are sitting at home watching TV. As usual there is nothing
worth watching, so you find yourself “channel-surfing.” As you go through the
many different channels, you happen across a televangelist who captures your
interest. He is dressed in an Armani suit with gold rings and a huge gold watch. He
is preaching a message about how God is trying to tell you how to have your
financial wheelbarrow overflowing. He talks about how God “laid it upon his
heart” to ask you to send in your “love offering” so that He (God) can bless you.
After all, you know the Bible says, “Give and it shall be given unto you...” (Luke
6:38). Of course, there are many other messages that God has supposedly delivered
to man through recent “revelations.” Preachers who claim that the Lord literally
“spoke to them” are a dime a dozen. However, when pressed to “prove” God spoke
to them, one will find that they are explaining more of a feeling or “premonition”
instead of actual conversation. Friends, Moses did not “feel like” God spoke to
him, nor did Abraham, Isaac, or any other person about whom we read in the
Bible. They literally heard the voice of God.
The question is, “Does God still speak to man today?” The brief and
immediate answer is “yes!” However, that answer must be followed with another
question, “How?” To answer the question of how will help to answer the question
of this article, God is speaking, are we listening?
God speaks to us with words. Words are vehicles that carry man to the
destination of understanding. It is not a mystery that God would use words to
direct mankind into the way that he should worship, live, and even die. This truth
is clearly seen by the words of the Psalmist: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). The Psalmist emphatically stated that
the Word of God must be the directing source for how we walk this life. It is hard
to imagine setting out on the journey of life without a map to help us find our way.
Most people, whether they admit it or not, have had to ask for directions.
Imagine being invited to someone’s home you have never visited, but they did not
give you an address or any directions as to how to get there. You would probably
think that they did not really want you to visit. However, if they give us directions
but we do not listen, then we are the ones not showing proper interest. It only
makes sense that you would likely get lost. With that in mind, how well are we
listening to God’s directions to His house? His Word has made it very clear that
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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....................... 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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He wants us to be with Him (John 14:1-6). He is
the Way, the Truth and the Life.” (John 14:6). The
way being the opportunity for an entrance into those
mansions; the truth being the directions recorded in
His Word (cf. John 17:17); and the life being that
lifestyle we are to follow in order to make our
calling and election sure (1 Peter 2:21, 22; 2 Peter
1:10). If we choose not to listen to His directions,
then we will be lost (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).
The Bible is proof that God is still speaking
today. Paul informed young Timothy that “All
scripture is given by inspiration (i.e. God breathed)
of God, . . .” (2 Timothy 3:16). Some may try to
boast, “give me the ’red letter’ verses and you can
keep the rest.” The person who would make this
statement is trying to say that only the “words of
Christ” are worthy of our consideration. The
problem with this line of thinking is pointed out in
Paul’s previous writing to Timothy. “ALL
scripture...” that means all, including the Old
Testament (Romans 15:4). Of course, the Bible is
made up of; you guessed it, words! The question
that must follow this line of thinking is, “Are we
listening to those words?” Do we take time to
meditate upon the truths of God through the divine
revelation (John 5:39; 1 Timothy 4:13-16)? God
wants man to know Him and to have assurance of
salvation (John 8:31-36).
How confident are we about our own
salvation? Do we rest our heads at night in denial of
the inevitable, or in the confidence of our loving
Savior? Samuel heard the words of the Lord calling
to him (1 Samuel 3:1-8). It was not until Samuel
realized Who it was that was talking that he
understood. It was at that point that Samuel could
say, “Speak; for Thy servant heareth” (1 Samuel
3:10). Samuel listened to understand. God is still
speaking through His Word, are we listening?
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Ladies!! Due to the COVID-19 and the
ordered quarantine, we are having to think outside the
box for Savannah Tucker’s baby shower that was
scheduled for April 26, 2020. We have decided to
show our love and excitement for them with 3
different options:
1. Drop a gift card/cash or present off at the
church when you are picking up emblems for
the Lord’s supper.
2. Mail your gift directly to her house at the
following address: 1210 CR 811, Saltillo, MS
38866
3. Order online from where she is registered, and
have it shipped directly to the Tucker house!!
We appreciate all the prayers and gifts for this
exciting time in Savannah & Zac’s life!!!
Please see Lynn Sanderson, Emily Williams,
Sarah Phillips or Star Ray if you have questions.
Wedding Shower for Alex
& Cassie
The Wedding Shower for Alex Blackwelder &
Cassie Cummings has been postponed until May.
They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath &
Beyond. More details coming soon!
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

Daily Bible Reading
April 15...........................................1 Chronicles 1-4
April 16...........................................1 Chronicles 5-9
April 17.......................................1 Chronicles 10-13
April 18.......................................1 Chronicles 14-16
April 19.......................................1 Chronicles 17-21
April 20.......................................1 Chronicles 22-27
April 21.......................................1 Chronicles 28-29
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Heath Lindley (Apr. 15), Mike
Cross (Apr. 16), Dennis Hallmark (Apr. 16),
Hannon Ray (Apr. 16), Janna Gholston (Apr.
17), Brenda Lindley (Apr. 18), Wanda Bryan (Apr.
20), LuAnne Funderburk (Apr. 20), Blaine Roby
(Apr. 20). Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Andy Baldwyn’s father, Danny, is home
recuperating from heart surgery. Harold Roby’s
sister, Trecia, is in the hospital in Montgomery, AL
with the coronavirus. Jean Mounce’s surgery at
UAB is scheduled for April 22. Charlie Ruth
Hallmark & Wilma Underwood, Chevela’s mother-
in-law, continue therapy at The Meadows in Fulton.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Pete Barber, Steve Kelly,
Frankie Estes, Jennie Cox, Donny Dulaney, Adam
McCurley, Mary Jordan, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Jerry Smith, Mitch
Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Homer Smith,
Jill Rice, Ann Letteri, Shirley Roberts, Brad Dillard,
Merlene Johnson
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway,
Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Placed Membership
We are happy to announce that Andy & Sharon
Clemmer have made known their desire to be
recognized as members of the East Main congregation
and work under the oversight of our elders, Mike
Childers, Dennis Hallmark, Mark Hitt & Bobby Joe
Lindley. We will try to have their address and phone
numbers for next week’s bulletin.
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Birth of Isaac ..........................................Genesis 21-22
Birth of Jacob & Esau..................................Genesis 25
Jacob & Rachel.......................................Genesis 29-33
Joseph’s coat of many colors.......................Genesis 37
Potiphar ..................................................Genesis 29-40
Name the Beatitudes:
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs in the
kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be
comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the
earth.
4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst
after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain
mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see
God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be
called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.
9. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and
persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake.
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?
Outreach Item for April
Shampoo

Men to Serve Sunday, April 5, 2020 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading..............................Hunter Underwood
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Dale Dulaney & Kent Nichols
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Greg Hughes, Joe Minor, Andy Baldwyn
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Lee DuBois, Ben DuBois, Jackson Voyles
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer................................. Jason Dickinson
Ushers .................. David Ramseyer & Eric Barnette
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ...................................Mike Childers
Closing Prayer................................... William Harris
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Prayer.................................................... Chet Wilson
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact Wade Bryan (419-5552) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................... Bobby Joe & Brenda Lindley
...................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
Prepare Lord’s Supper—April...........................Greg
& Tracy Lyle
Nursery (1st
worship)...................Tammy & Sarah Minor
(2nd
worship)......Stephanie Baldwyn & Maggie Minor
Pantry................................................................ Tuna
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 3-25-20.............................................N/A
Sunday 1st
Worship, 3-29-20 ..............................N/A
Sunday Bible Class .............................................N/A
Sunday 2nd
Worship............................................N/A
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$6,755
Mark Your Calendars!!!
Personal Evangelism Workshop – May 29th-30th
Vacation Bible School – June 14th-17th
Maywood Christian Camp – July 12th-18th
Outward Camp – July 31st-August 1st
Gospel Meeting – September 13th-16th
Fall Family Retreat – November 13th-14th
We will be livestreaming services
again this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
We are in unprecedented times! The elders are diligently looking for ways to spiritually
feed our East Main family while we are unable to assemble as a congregation due to the
COVID 19 virus. Please continue to view East Main’s Facebook page to see recorded
worship services and Bible class lessons, as well as, daily devotional thoughts (“Monday
Meditations,” “Thoughtful Thursdays,” “Elders’ Encouragements”) for adults and youth.
Also, you can view our Sunday worship services on YouTube.
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East Main Church of Christ
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Please continue to pray for each other and the world over!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with
all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3)