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Vol. 46 July 20, 2021 Number 27
I WANT PATIENCE AND I WANT IT NOW!
Barry Kennedy
Is this how far Christians have come? Of course, life has become the
pursuit of instant gratification for many. The fast-food restaurant is still
not fast enough. There are drive through drug stores, banks, and even
convenient stores, and still, many complain. These modern conveniences
have had an effect even among the Lord’s church. We want the blessings
God has to offer, but we are not willing to go the distance to obtain them.
Noah desperately needed the blessings of God, but for Noah and his
family to live, he had to build an ark (Genesis 6). Moses wanted to lead the
children of Israel out of bondage and into the promised land, but he had to
give up the pleasures of sin (Hebrews 11:24-25). Patience is “the ability to
endure waiting, delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or
upset, or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties” (Encarta).
Moses is known as the meekest man (Numbers 12:3), but his patience was
lost in the face of Israel’s murmuring (Numbers 20:7-12). Moses lost his
hope of entering the promised land of Canaan because he lost his patience.
Some would say, “How can anyone blame him?” We must take note of the
fact that God is serious about what He says.
Patience comes as a result of trials. “My brethren, count it all joy when
ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh
patience” (James 1:2, 3). Developing patience is not an overnight sensation
but a foundation laid with the bricks of hardship. Laying a good
foundation takes skill, precision, and yes, much patience. James was
encouraging every child of God to see the trials of life as the building
blocks of patience.
Patience will comfort the child of God in his time of hardship
(James 1:3, 4). When Christians allow patience to have its “perfect work,”
they can be complete and wanting nothing. An impatient mind is never at
peace, and never feeling complete. Consider the patriarch Job. He carries
the title of the most patient man to have lived, excluding the Savior. Job
had to face some of the most gruesome trials ever recorded. Satan was
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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 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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allowed the opportunity to take Job’s wealth,
family, and even his health (Job 1-2). Satan’s
work did not stop with the afore mentioned
trials, he used the friends of Job to torment him
further. No doubt, the words of these “friends”
tore deep into the heart of Job. Job was a
righteous man who feared the Lord and hated
evil (Job 1:1). All the trials Job faced were
mysterious to him because he did not
understand why he was being persecuted. Job
knew that he had not committed the sinful
atrocities of which his “friends” were accusing
him. Therefore, his patient endurance toward
God was the only comfort he had left.
Remember, even his wife failed to give him good
council (Job 2:9). God blessed Job with more than
he had in the beginning, but don’t forget, it was
not until the end of the persecutions. Job was a
patient child of God, and he found comfort as a
result. How comforted are we in our trials?
“Give me patience and give it to me
now!” This statement is contradictory. Many joke
about patience and never take it seriously.
Patience is one of the many great blessing God
expects His children to possess. Don’t get in too
big of a hurry trying to possess patience. Jesus
said, “Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall
find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every
one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened”
(Matthew 7:7-8). This would include the
obtaining of patience. We should seek patience
but be prepared to endure the trials before you
can expect the comforts.
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Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach Program
would like to thank everyone who
bought school supplies for the
backpacks we will be delivering to
area schools. We had a great response and
have an abundance of supplies for those
children in need. Thank you again!
New Movers’ Baskets
This month’s
new movers’
baskets are ready
and on the table
in the foyer.
Please take a
name and a
basket to deliver
if possible. After
you deliver the
basket, please
turn your name back in along with any
comments about the visit. What a great way to
evangelize our area by introducing East Main
to them!
Bridal Tea
A bridal tea will be
held in honor of Katy
Beth Voyles, bride-elect
of Blake Anderson on
Sunday, Aug. 1 “come
& go” from 2-3:30 p.m.
in the multipurpose
room. Katy & Blake are registered at City
Mercantile, The Red Door, Reed’s, Elizabeth
Claire’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond. (You may
bring your gift unwrapped, if you wish, as all
gifts will be displayed on a table, giving Katy
more time to visit.
Maywood Christian Camp
Desserts
Currently our
week at Maywood
Christian Camp is
underway. Many of
our adults and
youth are there this week. Thanks so much to
all those who brought desserts to the building
for them this week.

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Daily Bible Reading
July 21....................................................Isaiah 28-30
July 22....................................................Isaiah 31-35
July 23....................................................Isaiah 36-39
July 24....................................................Isaiah 40-41
July 25....................................................Isaiah 42-43
July 26....................................................Isaiah 44-45
July 27....................................................Isaiah 46-48
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Katy Beth Voyles (July 22),
Harry Cowan (July 23), Steve Kelly (July
23), Mary Morgan Lyle (July 23), Tracy
Lyle (July 23), Drew Baldwyn (July 24),
Britton Smith (July 24), Judy Bates (July 27).
Anniversaries: Laura & DJ Bennett (July 21), Jason
& Amanda Dickinson (July 26), Eric & Glenda
Barnette (July 27), Joe & Tammy Minor (July 27).
Our Sick
Stella Pittman, Star Ray’s mother & Barbara
Wright’s sister, has been moved to Landmark in
Booneville. Missy Nichols’ mother, Clara McClure,
has been put on hospice. Carrie Hitt’s grandmother,
Wilma Chase, is recovering from open heart
surgery. Randy Pearce, Chad Willis, Kristie Webb
& Rhonda Pennington’s cousin, continues in the
Oxford hospital. Susan Reed will undergo gall
bladder surgery at UAB soon. Shauna McMickin
has her last chemo treatment this week at St. Jude.
Kathryn McKee continues to recover from hip
surgery. Glenda Barnette had a melanoma removed
from her back. She’ll have a checkup in August.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Steve Kelly, Bettye Davis,
Frankie Estes, Shirley Lyons, Caroline Willis, Sean
Koehn, Carol Hood, Bill Goff, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, James Goddard, Mitch Maclean,
Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers, Steve Higginbotham,
Lance Canerdy
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Veona Harris,
Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure, Brenda Dawson
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Coincidence is when
God chooses to remain
anonymous.
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EMYG News
Brain Freeze
Next Wednesday, July 28
following Bible class in the
multipurpose room we will
have another period of
fellowship and ice cream for
anyone who wishes to stay.
August Calendar
The August calendar of
youth events will be
coming out soon!
Family Retreat
This year’s Family Retreat at Maywood
Christian Camp has been set for October 22-23.
Make plans to attend!

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Men to Serve Sunday, July 25, 2021 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading.....................................Ricky Lindsey
Opening Prayer .......................................Jeff Mansel
Lord’s Supper
Michael Wilson
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer.............................. Rommie Dilworth
Ushers ................. Rodney Voyles & Andy Baldwyn
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes
Closing Prayer....................................Hugh Scribner
Lead Singing.................................Alex Blackwelder
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Opening Prayer .................................... Paul Blansett
Lead Singing.....................................Barry Kennedy
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact the church office (842-6116) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-14-21 .................................................... 151
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-11-21 .................................... 167*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 147
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 110
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $9,238
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our Gospel Meeting is
Aug. 29th
-Sept. 1st
Neal Pollard, speaker
Mark your calendars!