Bulletin 4-28-20

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Vol. 45 April 28, 2020 Number 17
We “Need”
Barry Kennedy
When was the last time we made such a statement? Did we really take the time to
think, whether or not, we were telling the truth? Does it matter? There are many things in
life that we truly need. Air, water, food, shelter, clothing, and companionship. The
problem is that we often substitute wants for needs. When we find ourselves trading wants
for needs it tends to lead us into the area of discontentment. Paul emphasized the need for
contentment in the Christian’s life. “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we
brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having
food and raiment let us be therewith content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8). Also, in his letter to the
Philippians, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I
am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11). When we take into consideration the terms
we often use, it may cause us to reconsider our choice of terminology. What then could we
say that we need?
The word need carries the idea of necessity. Need would describe something
without which one could not live or survive. With this understanding we need GOD.
Sometimes we ask the question, “Where would we be without God?” The fact is we
would not “be” without God (Genesis 1, 2). God is the source (John 1:1-5) as well as, the
sustainer of life (Acts 17:28; Hebrews 1:3). We need God in order to have salvation. The
Father desires fellowship with His creation. The problem is sin severs that fellowship
(Isaiah 59:1, 2). Reconciliation is needed for a restoration of fellowship. God’s plan is
salvation through the sacrifice of His Son (John 3:16) and this message was delivered by
inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). Therefore, anyone should easily see
the need for God, considering “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”
(Romans 3:23).
When one contemplates his true needs in life; it should not take much effort to see
that we have a real need for companionship. Think about how many mistakes there have
been made by people seeking companionship. One mistake may be throwing away our
self-esteem (Genesis 1:26). Self-esteem is an invaluable disposition. Of course, one should
never confuse self-esteem with arrogance. Humility is a characteristic of true Christianity
(James 4:10); however, we are not to belittle ourselves into a state of feeling worthless,
useless, or discarded. This disposition leads one into compromising convictions for the
sake of companionship. It is true that we need companionship, but in what way? God said,
“It is not good that man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). True, but is it really a need that
everyone be married? Paul encouraged some in the Corinthian congregation to remain
single, due to the present distress (1 Corinthians 7). Is this a contradiction? Is Paul going
against God in letter to the church in Corinth? Not in the least! Paul is simply stating that
having God as your companion is far more needed than that of any earthly relationship
(Matthew 10:32-39). The Hebrew writer (Largely believed to be Paul) emphasized how
that “marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled” (Hebrews 13:4). One must not
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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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against God in letter to the church in Corinth? Not in the
least! Paul is simply stating that having God as your
companion is far more needed than that of any earthly
relationship (Matthew 10:32-39). The Hebrew writer
(Largely believed to be Paul) emphasized how that
“marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled”
(Hebrews 13:4). One must not compromise self-esteem
to ever win a spouse. It should be the case that our
spouse, or prospective spouse, encourages and elevates
our self-esteem. That is the true companionship that we
need and that is the true companionship that God offers
to all who follow Him (John 10:10).
Finally, we all need forgiveness. We all find
ourselves having weak moments. Temptations are
everywhere and we need not forget that those
temptations that torture us the most, stem from our own
lusts that “war in our members” (James 4:1). James said
that we are tempted when we are drawn away of our own
lusts and enticed (James 1:14). The fact that we have our
own lusts and that we often give in to those lusts, lets us
know the real need we have to be forgiven. Jesus came
to make that forgiveness available to all who will obey
Him (Hebrews 5:8, 9). We need salvation (the
forgiveness of sin) because our sins separate us from the
companionship that we had with the Almighty. We need
forgiveness of sin because without it we cannot have the
true self-esteem found only in the body of Christ. John
wrote it this way, “But if we walk in the light, as He is in
the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the
blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin”
(1 John 1:7). We should see in this verse how all of our
needs are met. What do you need?
4. This is demonstrated by divine example.
Acts 2 reveals that the Holy Spirit spoke through the
apostles to the multitudes (Acts 2:1-4, 22). When they
heard the Word preached, they were pricked in their
hearts—made believers. The Word of God is the
sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17). It was wielded by the
mouths of the apostles (Acts 2:1-4, 22-27; 8:4-5, 12).
When the people on that Pentecost day heard the
Word preached by the apostles, they were pricked in
their hearts—convicted of sin.
5. The Pentecostians led by the Spirit. Their
change, or purification, was begun, and the effect
produced by the power of the Holy Spirit. They were
led by the words spoken by the apostles. But where?
They were led to cry out, “Men and brethren, what
shall we do?” Then Peter answered and said: “Repent
and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus
Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:37-38).
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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 scheduled for April 26.
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 is now scheduled for May 23 from 3-5 p.m.
for a “drive by” shower at the church building. They are
registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea
May 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Aiden Lindley
Ezra 1-2
2
Ezra 3-4
3
Ezra 5-6
4
Ezra 7-8
5
Heath & Christina
Lindley
Ezra 9-10
6
Debbie Vines
Nehemiah 1-2
7
Sr. Adult
fellowship @ 6
pm
Nehemiah 3-4
8
LuAnne & Paul
Funderburk
Nehemiah 5-6
9
Nehemiah 7
10
Jake Donald
Barbara Wright
Nehemiah 8
11
Tammy Hughes
Nehemiah 9-10
12
Maggie Minor
Summer Smith
Larry & Suzanne
Long
Nehemiah 11-12
13
Paul Blansett
Dolline Gibson
Nehemiah 13
14
Scotty Bishop
Ladies’
fellowship@ 6 pm
Esther 1-2
15
Aaryn Vines
Esther 3-4
16
Jalon &
Katherine
Mansel
Esther 5-7
17
Roger & Lynn
Sanderson
Esther 8-10
18
Sarai Lindley
Melvin &
Debbie Duke
Job 1-3
19
Mike Childers
Lauren Lindley
Ricky Lindsey
Anna Mae
Huggins
James & Sandra
Simmons
Eddie & Jeannie
Simmons
Job 4-7
20
Annie Martin
Mark & Carrie
Hitt
Job 8-10
21
William &
Marla Harris
Job 11-14
22
Avery Gilliland
Brooke Roby
Job 15-17
23
Wedding Shower
for Alex & Cassie
3-5 pm
Job 18-19
24
Zan Roby
Hattie Sheffield
Harold & Zan
Roby
Job 20-21
25
Cannon
Funderburk
Job 22-24
26
Gail Geno
Job 25-28
27
Job 29-31
28
Katie Bates
Job 32-34
29
Ryan Oliver
Andy& Stephanie
Baldwyn
Job 35-37
30
Marlon & Gail
Geno
Job 38-39
31
2 Job 40-42
Evangelism Workshop
Once again, the social activities on this
month’s calendar are subject to change
due to the current COVID 19 situation.

3. Daily Bible Reading
April 29.......................................2 Chronicles 29-32
April 30.......................................2 Chronicles 33-36
May 1 ...........................................................Ezra 1-2
May 2 ...........................................................Ezra 3-4
May 3 ...........................................................Ezra 5-6
May 4 ...........................................................Ezra 7-8
May 5 .........................................................Ezra 9-10
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Aiden Lindley (May 1).
Anniversaries: Heath & Christina Lindley
(May 5).
Our Sick
Andy Baldwyn’s father, Danny, continues to
recuperate at home from surgery. Jean Mounce’s
surgery at UAB has been postponed until things
settle down. Wilma Underwood, Chevela’s mother-
in-law, hopes to finish her therapy at The Meadows
on Thursday.
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,
Merlene Johnson
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy
Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
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compromise self-esteem to ever win a spouse. It should
be the case that our spouse, or prospective spouse,
encourages and elevates our self-esteem. That is the true
companionship that we need and that is the true
companionship that God offers to all who follow Him
(John 10:10).
Finally, we all need forgiveness. We all find
ourselves having weak moments. Temptations are
everywhere and we need not forget that those
temptations that torture us the most, stem from our own
lusts that “war in our members” (James 4:1). James said
that we are tempted when we are drawn away of our own
lusts and enticed (James 1:14). The fact that we have our
own lusts and that we often give in to those lusts, lets us
know the real need we have to be forgiven. Jesus came
to make that forgiveness available to all who will obey
Him (Hebrews 5:8, 9). We need salvation (the
forgiveness of sin) because our sins separate us from the
companionship that we had with the Almighty. We need
forgiveness of sin because without it we cannot have the
true self-esteem found only in the body of Christ. John
wrote it this way, “But if we walk in the light, as He is in
the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the
blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin”
(1 John 1:7). We should see in this verse how all of our
needs are met. What do you need?
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Our Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to Billie McNutt in the loss
of her brother, Michael Cook, on Apr. 22. A private
family service was held Apr. 27 in Jackson, TN.
Wedding Shower for Alex
& Cassie
The Wedding Shower for Alex Blackwelder & Cassie
Cummings is now scheduled for May 23 from 3-5 p.m.
It will be a “drive by” shower at the church building.
They are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
High School Graduates
We are still planning to honor our 2020
High School Graduates. We just have not
determined exactly how we are going to do
it just yet. We hope to have definite plans
soon. Our high school graduates this year
are Hannah Bland, Jacob Bradley, Jacie Dickinson, Sam
Hood, Brooke Roby, and Kylee Steward. Please let us
know if we have left anyone off.
John Duke stationed in Gulfport, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

4. 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,” “TNT,” “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)