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Vol. 43 July 10, 2018 Number 27
What Are We Doing Today?
By Barry Kennedy
Everyone has something that he or she can do. Worthlessness is not a label given
to anyone by God (Genesis 1:26). However, we may find ourselves often labeling others,
as well as, ourselves as being worthless. It may be based upon abilities, education, or
something as simple as our looks. Carlene Mattson wrote a very touching story about her
handicapped son Jeff. This is an excerpt from that article.
Several years ago, Jeff played in a special Little League for kids with disabilities.
After many seasons of watching from the bleachers and rooting while his big
brother played ball, Jeff's opportunity finally arrived. When he received his
uniform, he couldn't wait to get home to put it on. When he raced out from his
bedroom, fully suited up, he announced to me, "Mom, now I'm a real boy!"
Though his words pushed my heart to my throat, I assured him he had always
been a "real boy." (April 1993 Focus on the Family p.13.).
Jeff’s concept of a “real boy” was tied closely to what he was able to do. The world may
say that we are not able, but God has not given life to you and me for us to sit back and
feel sorry for ourselves. Nor has He given us the “right” to say that we are worthless (John
3:16). Jeff felt the value of being a part of the team. The mindset that should permeate
each person is that we are given the gift of life and that God loves us and wants us to be
with Him for all eternity (John 14:1-6; 1Timothy 2:4; 2Peter 3:9). If that does not give us a
sense of value nothing will. We all are given this day (Psalm 118:24). What are we doing
TODAY to realize our value to the Lord?
Here are a few tips that can help each of us to achieve this mindset.
• I will not strike back. If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if
someone is unkind, I will not respond in that way (Romans 12:19).
• I will ask God to bless my enemy. If I come across someone who treats me
harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual
(Matthew 5:44). I understand my enemy could be a family member, a
neighbor, a co-worker, or a stranger.
• I will be careful about what I say. I will carefully choose and guard my
words, being certain that I do not spread gossip (James 3:1-6).
• I will go the second mile. I will find ways to help share the burden of
another person (Matthew 5:41).
• I will forgive. I will forgive those who hurt me (Luke 23:34).
• I will secretly do something kind for someone. I will reach out
anonymously and bless the life of another (Ephesians 4:32).
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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 .............844-9944
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Harold Roby................844-5431
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............. 10:10 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:00 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)

2. Community Outreach
Item: Diapers
Baby wipes
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• I will treat others the way I wish to be
treated. I will practice “the Golden
Rule” (Matthew 7:12). I will do unto
others as I would have them do to me,
with everyone I encounter.
• I will raise the spirits of someone who is
discouraged. My smile, my words, my
expressions of concern and support can
make a difference to someone facing a
challenge (Romans 14:19).
• I will take care of my body. I will eat
less . . . I will eat healthier . . . I will
exercise . . . I will be thankful . . . My
body will be a fitting temple for Him
who dwells in me (1 Corinthians 6:19-
20).
• I will grow spiritually. I will spend more
time in study, prayer, and meditation. I
will retreat from life’s pressures and
distractions and seek to learn God’s will
(2 Peter 3:18). (From House to
House/Heart to Heart)
Each one of us would do well to start every day
reading these simple tips and then make the application.
It has been said, “Today is a gift, that’s why it is called
the present.” Do we really view life as a gift? Not only a
gift, but a gift from God? What we do with our time,
here on this earth, will determine our residence in the
time to come (2 Corinthians 5:10). God has offered the
wonderful gift called life. This gift is both physical (John
10:10) and spiritual (Romans 6:23). Far too often we
focus on the wages of sin and fail to see the gift of
eternal life. It is true, God has offered eternal life, but
that life is based upon what we are doing today
(Matthew 7:21; 1 Corinthians 4:2; Hebrews 11:6).
May God help us all to ask, “What am I doing
today?”
Summer Outreach Project
We need your help filling 100
backpacks with school supplies for local
schools. We will plan to collect supplies
until July 20th
!!!! All the tabs have been
taken!!! Thank you so much. Please put
your items in Room 12 once purchased. If
you have any other questions, see Kristie Webb or Renee
Childers.
Baptism
Randy Attaway was baptized at East Main on
Thursday, July 5, after several Bible studies with
Robert Kingsley. His address is c/o Tupelo Nursing &
Rehab. Facility, 1901 Briar Ridge Rd., Tupelo, 38801
and his phone number is 610-4467. We are so proud
of Randy in his desire to live pleasing to God.
Joyful Rebellion Group
The girls’ Joyful Rebellion
Group will meet this
Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00
p.m. at the building. Emily
Rushing will be bringing the
devotional.
Maywood Christian Camp
Our week at Maywood
Christian Camp begins
this Sunday, July 15-21.
Many adults and youth
will be attending. Those
going as staff are
reminded of the meeting
this Saturday, July 14 at
6:00 p.m. at the camp. Also, East Main will be
responsible for desserts on Thursday, July 19. If you
could please bring a dessert to the building next
Wednesday, July 18 someone will deliver them to
camp Thursday morning.
Mexico Mission Team
The Mexico Mission Team will depart for
Palenque this Saturday, July 14. Those going from
East Main are Wade, Karen, & Bethany Bryan and
Kelton Kingsley. Also, Robert & Jennifer Wright
from the Hwy. 15 congregation in Pontotoc are going
as well. Please keep them in your prayers for safe
travels and much “seed planting.”
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Gabe Hood is stationed in Fort Lenardwood, MO.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.

3. Daily Bible Reading
July 11............................................Ecclesiastes 7-12
July 12..................................... Song of Solomon 1-4
July 13..................................... Song of Solomon 5-8
July 14........................................................Isaiah 1-4
July 15........................................................Isaiah 5-8
July 16......................................................Isaiah 9-12
July 17....................................................Isaiah 13-16
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Barry Kennedy (July 11), Wade
Bryan (July 13), Hallie Donald (July 15),
Kannon Smith (July 17). Anniversaries:
Andrew & Nicole Wynne (July 12), Dolline
& Waymon Gibson (July 16).
Our Sick
Bob Smith and Paul Funderburk, LuAnne’s hus-
band, are home recuperating from surgeries. Susan
Reed will undergo surgery on her cheek July 16 to
remove some cancer. Mark Gilliland’s stepfather,
Leroy Brown, has viral meningitis. Star Ray &
Barbara Wright’s cousin, Jimmy Dale Green, has
been placed on hospice care at the Corinth Hosp.
Chris Carter’s son, Colton, will be undergoing
surgery Tuesday at LeBonheur. Mike Stroup, a
friend of Judy Jones, had a bicycle wreck last week
that will require him to have numerous surgeries.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Adam McCurley,
Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney,
James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda Bryan,
Mitch Maclean, Jadon Parish, James Nichols, Betty
Harrell, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory, Derrick
Coble, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey, Mike Scott,
Tracey Wilburn, Sammy Carson, Nathan Hale
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts,
Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Ladies’ Fellowship
All the ladies
from East Main,
college age and up,
are invited to a
fellowship at the
building this Thurs-
day, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
Please bring finger foods. See Berta Kennedy for
more information.
Polishing the Pulpit
The elders have agreed to pay the registration fee
for anyone at East Main wishing to attend Polishing
the Pulpit in Sevierville, TN August 17-23.
Thank You Note
Thanks for all the calls, cards, prayers, &
beautiful flowers. We love you all.
James & Sandra Simmons
Lectureships
The Southaven congregation will
host their 2018 Power Lectureship
July 22-26 on the theme “The
Devil.” A flyer is posted on the
bulletin board across from the
library with speakers and times.
The Chapman congregation in Ripley will host a
lectureship July 29-August 1 on the theme “Great
Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.” A
schedule is posted on the bulletin board across from
the library.
The Power of Little
Things
Shamgar had an ox-goad; Rahab had a string;
Gideon had a trumpet; David had a sling.
Samson had a jawbone; Moses had a rod;
Dorcas had a needle—ALL WERE USED
FOR GOD.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, July 15, 2018 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Lord’s Supper
Jeff Mansel & Hugh Scribner
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Larry Presley, Sam Hood, Greg Lyle
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Bobby Lindley, Wesley Bass, Larry Bates
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer................................Jimmy Spearman
Ushers ...............Jason Dickinson & Eddie Simmons
Please meet in the library by 8:50 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .....................................Harold Roby
Closing Prayer...................................... Jalon Mansel
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Prayer ........................................... Rommie Dilworth
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Contact Jeff Mansel if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ............................... Shawn & Jean Mounce
...................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
Prepare Lord’s Supper—July....................... Chevela
Underwood
Nursery............................... Carrie Hitt & Addie Hitt
Pantry.................................................................Jelly
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-4-18................................................154
Sunday Bible Class, 7-8-18..................................203
Sunday 1st
Worship..............................................222
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................187
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,588
Summer Series
Our Summer Series entitled “Geography & the Bible” continues to go well!
All Sunday morning adult classes & the high school class are meeting in the
auditorium for the summer quarter. Don’t miss out!
Date Topic Person
15-Jul-18 Canaan Mike Ratliff
22-Jul-18 Island of Crete Michael Wilson
29-Jul-18 Hebron Barry Kennedy
5-Aug-18 Garden of Gethsemane Wade Bryan
12-Aug-18 Mount Sinai Wesley Bass
19-Aug-18 Sea of Galilee Dennis Hallmark
26-Aug-18 Mars Hill Shawn Mounce