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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 47 April 25, 2022 Number 17
TOP TEN SIGNS YOU'RE NOT
READING YOUR BIBLE
ENOUGH
10.) The preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you
check the table of contents.
9.) You think Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob may have had a few hit
songs during the ‘60s.
8.) You open to Psalms and a WWII savings bond falls out.
7.) When asked, you say that your favorite Old Testament
patriarch is Hercules.
6.) Your favorite Bible verse is, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.”
5.) You become frustrated because Charlton Heston isn’t listed in
either the concordance or the table of contents.
4.) Catching the kids reading the Song of Solomon, you demand:
“Who gave you this stuff?”
3.) You think the Minor Prophets worked in the quarries.
2.) You keep falling for it every time when the preacher tells you
to turn to First Hezekiah. And the number one sign you may
not be reading your Bible enough:
1.) The kids keep asking too many questions about your usual
bedtime story: “Jonah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many
Colors.”
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” —2 Timothy 2:15
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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The answer is in remembering that man was created
in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). Being made in
the image of God involves, among other things, the
ability to make choices, including the choice to be
happy. However, if we choose to search for
happiness in the things of this world true happiness
will never be achieved.
God, the Creator and Sustainer of life, gave
man everything needed to sustain life and godliness
(2 Peter1:3), including the offering of His only
begotten Son (John 3:16; John 14:6). Jesus said that
He came to offer the abundant life, now that is true
happiness. “The thief cometh not, but for to steal,
and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they
might have life, and that they might have it more
abundantly” (John 10:10). Knowing that God has
offered so much for every man, why would one
have any trouble not having a healthy level of self-
esteem? Maybe too many fail to study God’s Word
to see and understand what He has done for man.
Truly understanding these truths will help one to be
well on his way toward achieving happiness in this
life. To be continued...
1. https://news.gallup.com/poll/276503/happiness-not-
quite-widespread-usual.aspx
2.http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/h/happiness.
htm.
3.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
happiness
4.Flatt, Bill Ed. D. Personal Counseling, p. 263.
5.ibid p. 264.
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A Men’s Day
A men’s day will be held this Saturday, Apr. 23 at
the North Hillcrest congregation in Aberdeen from 10
am until noon. Philip Hathcock and James Segars will
be the speakers.
Monthly Breakfast
Fellowship
Our monthly breakfast
fellowship will be held this Sunday,
Apr. 25 in the multipurpose room
before worship service from 8:15-
8:45 am. Everyone is invited to
come and enjoy this period of
fellowship.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget Tuesday Mornings with the Master
every Tuesday in the multipurpose room from 10-11
am. Anyone who can come & sign cards is welcomed.
May 2022
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Aiden Lindley
Bridal Shower for
Hallie Donald
2-3:30 pm
Area Youth
Meeting @
Nettleton-5 pm
Ezra 1-2
2
Ezra 3-4
3
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Ezra 5-6
4
Brain Freeze
Ezra 7-8
5
Heath &
Christina
Lindley
Ezra 9-10
6
Debbie Vines
Youth--TGIF
Nehemiah 1-2
7
Nehemiah 3-4
8
LuAnne & Paul
Funderburk
Nehemiah 5-6
9
Nehemiah 7
10
Jake Donald
Barbara Wright
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Nehemiah 8
11
Tammy Hughes
Brain Freeze
Nehemiah 9-10
12
Maggie Morton
Summer Smith
Larry &
Suzanne Long
Ladies’ fellowship
Nehemiah11-12
13
Paul Blansett
Dolline Gibson
Nehemiah 13
14
Scotty Bishop
Esther 1-2
15
Aaryn Vines
Greg & Tammy
Hughes
High School
Graduates’
Luncheon
Sr. Youth Devo @
the Davises
Esther 3-4
16
Jalon &
Katherine
Mansel
Esther 5-7
17
Roger & Lynn
Sanderson
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Esther 8-10
18
Sarai Lindley
Melvin &
Debbie Duke
Brain Freeze
Job 1-3
19
Mike Childers
Lauren Lindley
Ricky Lindsey
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
Job 18-19
24
Hattie Sheffield
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Job 20-21
25
Brain Freeze
Job 22-24
26
Gail Geno
Job 25-28
27
Job 29-31
28
Katie Bates
Job 32-34
29
Andy &
Stephanie
Baldwyn
Family Breakfast
Youth—Lock-in
Job 35-37
30
Marlon & Gail
Geno
Job 38-39
31
Tuesday Morning
with the Master
Job 40-42

3. Daily Bible Reading
April 27...........................................2 Chronicles 21-25
April 28...........................................2 Chronicles 26-28
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
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Shawn Mounce (Apr. 27),
McKenna Lindsey (Apr. 28), Aiden Lindley
(May 1). Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Steve Kelly has some upcoming medical
procedures. Perry Hand is home sick. Nancy McGee,
Sarah Smith’s sister, is in the hospital in
Murfreesboro, TN following a stroke. Eric Baker, a
relative of Katherine Mansel & friend of Andy
Baldwyn, is recovering from brain surgery to remove
a tumor. He’ll begin chemo & radiation in a few
weeks. Stella Pittman is at Star & Hannon’s home.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie
Martin, Bettye Davis, Steve Kelly, Barbara Bishop,
Bob Smith, Doug Wallace, Frankie Estes, Shirley
Lyons, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood, Bill Goff, Adam
McCurley, Sheba Tuggers, Brian Carver, Lacy
Plaxico, Roy & Daisy King, Michelle Maclean, Freida
Gardner, Linda Butler, Pam Gassaway, Donny
Dulaney, Ricky Britt, Larry Kennedy
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
Bridal Shower
A bridal shower will be held in honor of
Hallie Donald, bride-elect of Logan Brown,
this Sunday, May 1 from 2-3:30 pm in the
multipurpose room. They are registered at
Amazon, Belk and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Home
Goods gift cards are also welcomed and their wedding
registry at www.theknot.com has more suggestions.
EMYG News
“By your words you shall be justified, and by your
words you shall be condemned” (Matt. 12:37). Have
you ever noticed the similarity between the words
“gospel” and “gossip”? There is a difference of just
three letters, but those three letters make all the dif-
ference. There are many passages in God’s word that
point tothe powerof speaking,of language,and of words.
In fact, God’s own Word is referred to as the Sword of
the Spirit. For such powerful organs, our tongues are
wielded very casually every day. It is easy to forget
how important the use of our language really is.
As Christians, we should consider the respon-
sibilities and privileges of speaking as we interact
with our friends, families, coworkers, fellow Chris-
tians, and potential brothers and sisters in Christ. We
are commanded to avoid gossip, slander, and loose
tongues. A few examples: Thou shall not go about as
a slanderer among your people” (Lev. 19:16). “The
wicked sit and speak against your brother; you
slander your own mother’s son” (Psa. 50:20).
“So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and
yet it boasts of great things. Behold how great a forest
is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is set
among our members as that which defiles the entire
body. And sets on fire the course of our life and is set
on fire by Hell” (James 3:5-6). James goes on to tell
us that we are able to tame all kinds of wild animals,
but “no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil
and full of deadly poison.” (James 3:8)
Indeed, gossip is linked with some of the worst
sins. Romans says men “did not see fit to acknow-
ledgeGodanylonger,Godgavethemover to a depraved
mind, to do those things which are not proper, being
filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed,
evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they
are gossips.” (Rom. 1:29-30). Still this tool can be
considered a great gift of God and a most valuable
tool to be used in the cause of His kingdom.
We can use our words to uplift others when they
are down and need encouragement. We can
prayerfully and carefully discuss the sins in our
mutual lives, and we are commanded to tell others
about the Gospel—undoubtedly the most important
task for which our tongues exist! We read about the
beauty of the fruit of our lips in Proverbs: “The
tongue of the wise use knowledge aright: but the
mouth of fools pours out foolishness.” (Prov. 15:2)
“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips
of knowledge are a precious jewel.” (Prov. 20:15)
“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge.” (Prov.
15:7) “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:
and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!”
(Prov. 15:7) Key to our lives as Christians is the
mandate given to us in First Peter: But sanctify
Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to
make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an
account for the hope that is in you…” (I Peter 3:15)
Let’s not forget to study, pray, and practice the precious
and good use of our tongues to avoid gossip and keep our
minds on the gospel. Remember—“by our words” we
will be either justified or condemned. Alex

4. Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Gary Stanford in the loss
of his stepmom, Ann Stanford, on April 18. Funeral
services were held April 22 at Pegues.
Graduates Luncheon
We will honor our High School graduates on Sunday,
May 15 after worship services at noon with a potluck
meal. This year’s graduates are Cooper Blansett, Ben
DuBois, Kaley Gholston, Lauren Long, Eli Rushing,
Haley Underwood, and Aaron Willis.
Workshop
The Booneville congregation will host a “Living with
Loss” Workshop April 30 & May 2 with Dean Miller
speaking. A schedule is posted on the bulletin board.
Men to Serve Sunday, May 1, 2022 a.m.
Announcements................................. William Harris
Bible Reading.........................................Jake Donald
Opening Prayer .................................Shawn Mounce
Lord’s Supper
Alex Blackwelder
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer..................................... Dale Dulaney
Ushers .............................Mike Childers & Ian Reed
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer ............................ Rommie Dilworth
Closing Prayer......................................... Asher Bass
Lead Singing........................................ Kent Nichols
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Opening Prayer .........................................Tim Davis
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Jeff Mansel (871-0357) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 4-20-22 .................................................... 137
Sunday 1st
Worship, 4-24-22 .................................... 167*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 184
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 137
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $8,776
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our V. B. S.
is scheduled for
June 12th
-15th
from 6:30-8:00 pm!
There will be classes
for all ages including
adults!