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Vol. 44 July 30, 2019 Number 29
Breaking the Bread of Life
Barry Kennedy
Song leaders do a good job picking out appropriate songs to use in the worship of
our God. The song books are indexed to help in this endeavor. There are differing
categories listed with such headings as: “invitation, prayer, blessings, Heaven,
forgiveness, etc. One section that I find very helpful when selecting songs is the
“Lord’s Supper” section. However, one song that is often used in preparation for the
Lord’s Supper is not listed in this section. “Break Thou the Bread of Life” is accurately
put under the “Bible” section. Many think that the words “. . . as Thou didst break the
loaves beside the sea. . . ” make this song fitting to use as a “Lord’s Supper” song. No
doubt this song is very beautiful and very fitting to be sung in our worship services, but
it would be far better to use it before a sermon than before the Lord’s Supper. All one
has to do is look closely at the words of the song to see this point.
Jesus was not instituting the Lord’s Supper “beside the sea (Sea of Galilee).”
Matthew records the “biography” of Jesus’ life here on this earth. Chapter fourteen is
Matthew’s inspired account of one of the many sermons Jesus preached in His three
year ministry. The people had followed Jesus because of the miracles that He
performed. Luke’s account pointed this out, “And the people, when they knew it,
followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and
healed them that had need of healing” (Luke 9:11). Jesus, according to Matthew, was
“. . . moved with compassion toward them. . .” (Matthew 14:14). Jesus saw that some
of His followers were sick and hungry as well (Matthew 14:14-16). He was compelled
to aid their physical needs, but His attention to the spiritual needs was His primary
focus (Luke 19:10). Notice the words of Jesus:
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but
because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour not for the meat which
perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of
man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed” (John 6:26, 27).
Breaking the bread of life is a reference to preaching the gospel.
Jesus is the Bread broken that we might have LIFE. “Verily, verily, I say unto
you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true
bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and
giveth life unto the world” (John 6:32, 33). Jesus compared Himself to the “manna”
(meaning what is it) that God gave to the children of Israel. Israel would have perished
in the wilderness without food. Mankind as a whole will perish without Jesus (John
14:6). Israel did not deserve the manna God gave them in the wilderness, nor do we
deserve the Bread of Life which comes to us from above. Jesus freely gave His life that
we might live (John 3:16; Romans 5:8, 10).
When Israel ate of the manna they found themselves to be hungry again. In fact,
they even began to despise the bread and wanted meat (Num. 21:5). Jesus made it clear
that the bread He offered could permanently satisfy the soul’s hunger. Do we find our-
selves following the example of the children of Israel? Do we despise the Bread from
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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
PREACHER
Barry Kennedy ... (931)787-7108
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
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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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“If” sets forth the conditional aspect of the scripture.
Confidence comes from the trust that God will do
as He has promised. Can we really trust in God?
“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie
(Emph. Mine BK), promised before the world
began;” (Titus 1:2). Paul wrote to give hope that
Titus’s DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED.
Some may confuse this idea by thinking
this is Calvinism, i.e. “once saved, always saved.”
To understand this better it helps to consider
Paul’s letter to the Romans. “For we are saved by
hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a
man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope
for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for
it” (Romans 8:24, 25). Our destination is to be
Heaven, but we cannot see Heaven on this side of
eternity. However, we can have hope of Heaven
through faith. “Now faith is the substance of things
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
(Hebrews 11:1). Salvation is clearly conditional
(Galatians 5:4; 6:7, 8). Therefore, confirmation of
our destination is also conditional. Peter told the
Jew’s in Jerusalem,“Save yourselves from this
untoward generation” (Acts 2:40). Peter exhorted
them to act upon the knowledge that they were
given and change their destination from Hell’s
torment to Heaven’s paradise.
God has done so much to confirm His desire
for man’s destiny (John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2
Peter 3:9). Have we grown too accustomed to
hearing about the cross that we fail to actually see
what/Who has been sacrificed for our lives. Jesus is
the “Good Shepherd” who gave HIS life for the
sheep (John 10:11). Truly understanding this fact
will take away any of the doubts that Satan will try
to sow in our hearts. It is a fearful thing to not
know where one is going, or to know that he is
going to a place of punishment. God does not want
His people living in fear. On the contrary, He
expects man to have a sound mind (2 Timothy
1:7). That sound mind comes from knowing our
“DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED.” Is yours?
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Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach plans to
meet on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room to get the
backpacks filled with school supplies to
deliver to area schools. Thanks to
everyone who brought school supplies to
the building for this.
Baptisms
Last week at Maywood Christian Camp, Aaryn
Vines & Asher Bass were baptized into Christ. Be
sure to congratulate these two young men on their
desire to live pleasing to God. Aaryn is the grandson
of Grady & Debbie Vines, and Asher is the son of
Wesley and Raleigh Bass.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jon & Ainsley
Millard in the birth of their daughter,
Nola Adamaris, on July 18. She weighed
7.1 lbs. and was 19” long. Malachi is
her proud big brother.
We also congratulate Rob & Brandy
Cross in the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Ann, on
July 13. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20” long.
Mike & Carol Cross are the proud grandparents.
Baby “Girl” Shower
A baby “girl” shower will be held in
honor of Katie Bates this Sunday,
July 28 “come & go” from 1:30-3:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room. Katie
has registered baby Adaline at
Amazon, Walmart, & Silly Simpson.
Family 1st
Fellowship
The monthly Family 1st
Fellowship will be held
this Sunday, July 28 from 8:15-8:45 a.m. in the
multipurpose room before worship services.
Everyone is invited to come and get to know your
church family better.
John Duke stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Quantico, VA
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea
August 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Kaley Gholston
Berta Kennedy
Emily Rushing
Sr. Adult
fellowship @ 6 pm
Jeremiah 1-3
2
Mia Malone
Larry & Judy
Bates
Jeremiah 4-6
3
Rommie &
Annie Dilworth
Greg & Tracy
Lyle
50th Wedding
Anniv. Party-Larry
& Judy Bates
Jeremiah 7-10
4
Betty Kingsley
Jeff Mansel
Visitation Team #2
Jeremiah 11-15
5
Jeremiah 16-20
6
Jeremiah 21-25
7
Jeremiah 26-29
8
Crafton & Marla
Laney
Danny &
Barbara Wright
Ladies’ fellowship
@ 6 pm
Jeremiah 30-31
9
Jeremiah 32-33
10
Norma Deaton
Mike & Renee
Childers
Jeremiah 34-36
11
Pat Putt
Area Youth
Meeting @ East
Main
Jeremiah 37-39
12
Olivia Sanderson
Jeremiah 40-45
13
Sky Ray
Jeremiah 46-49
14
Jeremiah 50-52
15
Polishing the
Pulpit starts
Lamentations
16
Sam Hood
Perry & Linda
Hand
Ezekiel 1-6
17
Hannah Bland
Ezekiel 7-11
18
Kade Gilliland
Jr. Youth/ES Devo.
Visitation Team #3
Nursing Home
Singing
Ezekiel 12-15
19
Kathryn McKee
Joe Smith
Ezekiel 16-19
20
Robin Tindall
Ezekiel 20-21
21
Howard Tindall
Robert & Linda
Parker
Ezekiel 22-23
22
Polishing the
Pulpit ends
Ezekiel 24-28
23
Ezekiel 29-32
24
Ezekiel 33-36
25
Family 1st
Fellowship
Visitation Team #4
Sr. Youth Devo.
Ezekiel 37-39
26
Zac Tucker
Ezekiel 40-43
27
Easton DuBois
J. J. Reed
Ezekiel 44-48
28
Daniel 1-3
29
Daniel 4-6
30
Daniel 7-9
31
Trase Webb
Terry & Sherry
Kingsley
Daniel 10-12

3. Daily Bible Reading
July 31...........................................................Isaiah 63-66
August 1....................................................... Jeremiah 1-3
August 2....................................................... Jeremiah 4-6
August 3..................................................... Jeremiah 7-10
August 4................................................... Jeremiah 11-15
August 5................................................... Jeremiah 16-20
August 6................................................... Jeremiah 21-25
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Kaley Gholston (Aug. 1), Berta
Kennedy (Aug. 1), Emily Rushing (Aug. 1), Mia
Malone (Aug. 2), Betty Kingsley (Aug. 4), Jeff
Mansel (Aug. 4). Anniversaries: Rodney & Amy
Voyles (July 31), Larry & Judy Bates (Aug. 2), Rommie
& Annie Dilworth (Aug. 3), Greg & Tracy Lyle (Aug. 3)
Our Sick
Jean Mounce may come home Tuesday from UAB.
Hannon Ray is recuperating from rotator cuff surgery.
He has an appointment at Sims Murphy on Aug. 8 about
bulging discs in his neck. Annie Martin, Mary Lou
Walden, Pat Putt & Harry Cowan are home. Evelyn
Willis continues therapy at the Meadows. Please don’t
visit before 3. Jill Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother, has been
moved to Lakeview Place in Mantachie. Tracy Lyle’s
dad, James Nichols, continues at the Baldwyn Nursing
Facility. Ann Letteri, Sandra Simmons’ sister, continues
home hospice. Tony Black, Glenda Barnette’s uncle, is
in the Jackson hospital following a stroke. Brodey Houpt
will have a checkup at St. Jude’s this week.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Steve Kelly, Donny
Dulaney, Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary
Jordan, Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Tommy Goff, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Carol
Nichols, Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean, Lee Graham,
Penny Lane Geno, Don Blackwell, Mary Starz, Chiquita
Allen, Heather Williams, Aspen White, Ezra Golman.
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy,
Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to James Simmons & Susan
Reed in the loss of their relative Carl Simmons July 28.
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above? Jesus’ word is the life giving nourishment to
the souls of man. His word provides the light, or
direction, to the pathway of our lives (Psa.119:105; 1
Jn.1:7); it is the source from which we receive our
faith (Rom. 10:17), and it is the standard by which we
all will be judged (Jn.12:48). Yet many people, sadly
even some Christians, will not study God’s word.
What we all must realize is that when we are guilty of
neglecting the word of God we despise the Bread of
Life.
So the next time we sing “Break Thou the Bread of
Life,” remember we are asking for the Word of God.
Jesus became that Bread that all the world might be
fed. Are we willing to take that Bread to the world?
Are we willing to partake of that Bread ourselves?
Community Outreach
The ladies participating in the
Community Outreach Program are asked
to meet in the multipurpose room this
Wed., July 31 at 6 p.m. to stuff the
backpacks with school supplies which
will then be donated to area schools.
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult Fellowship will be held this Thursday
Aug. 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Comer’s Restaurant. The bus will
leave the building at 5:45 p.m.

4. Summer Series
Our summer series class on Sunday mornings during the Bible class hour continues to go
well. All the adult classes and the 9th
-12th
grade class are meeting in the auditorium through
Sunday, August 25. This year’s topic is “What does the Bible say about _____?” Below is a list
of remaining topics. (The college class will continue to meet upstairs during the summer.)
Date Topic Teacher
4-Aug-19 #7 Wade Bryan
11-Aug-19 Mountains Michael Wilson
18-Aug-19 Money Roger Sanderson
25-Aug-19 Trees Wesley Bass
Men to Serve Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 a.m.
Announcements................................. William Harris
Bible Reading...................................... Clayton Long
Opening Prayer ...........................Bobby Joe Lindley
Lord’s Supper
Mike Ratliff & Perry Hand
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Zac Tucker, Ian Willis, Aaron Willis
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Lee DuBois, Clinton Kingsley, Jalon Mansel
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer...................................... Paul Blansett
Ushers ..................Terry Kingsley & Andy Baldwyn
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ............................ Rommie Dilworth
Closing Prayer................................. Robert Kingsley
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Prayer.................................................... Chet Wilson
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Contact Jeff Mansel (871-0357) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ......................................Greg & Tracy Lyle
.....................................Chad & Susan Willis
Prepare Lord’s Supper—August................... Greg &
& Tammy Hughes
Nursery...................Beth Reed & McKenna Lindsey
Pantry.................................................... Canned fruit
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-24-19..............................................150
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-28-19 ...............................174
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................162
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................156
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,816