Bulletin 11-12-19

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Vol. 44 November 12, 2019 Number 44
I’M SORRY
Barry Kennedy
Words have great power to touch the heart of man. It is amazing how many
words we hear and use on any given day. No one can deny the fact that words have
the ability to do great things such as: entice, excite, motivate, destroy, and even
convert. Of course, the context in which words are being used helps one to
determine the actual “power” behind any certain group of letters that we call words.
Some words have a distinct ability to help “set” the context. These powerful words
can somewhat stand alone and be understood, or at least appreciated. Take for
example the word “LOVE.” Just the sound of that word brings about an emotional
flood of feelings, either good or bad.
The phrase “I’m sorry” is a phrase of overwhelming significance and
profound power. “I’m sorry” is a statement of penitence. In fact, for one to make
this statement sincerely there must be a heart condition. When one thinks about a
heart condition, he cannot help but to be reminded of a heart attack. When one has
a heart attack, he is facing the very shadow of death itself. Though many have
survived heart attacks in this day and age, it still is a leading killer in this country.
There can be great pain associated with a heart condition. The one experiencing
such pain is willing to cry out for relief. The same is true for the one who is
penitent. For example, David said, “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy
lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my
transgressions” (Psalm 51:1). David’s sinful actions had brought about a dishonesty
deep within himself. “Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the
hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6). As long as the
darkness of sin was within David, he could find no joy and gladness (Psalm 51:8),
he could not teach others faithfully (Psalm 51:13), nor could he worship God
acceptably (Psalm 52:16, 17). David knew what needed to be done and thus he
said,
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter
than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou
hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins and blot out all mine
iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within
me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from
me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free
spirit (Psalm 51:7-12).
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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
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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David understood his “heart condition” and asked
the Great Physician for a clean heart and a right
spirit. Of course, God was willing to restore David
to the faithful fold, and He is still ready to do the
same for “whosoever will” come to Him today
(Revelation 22:17). Are we ready to say, “I’m
Sorry?”
Another example is that of the “prodigal
son” of Luke 15:11:32. Jesus was discussing with
the Pharisees the value of every soul. He pointed
out how that the lost needed to be restored, no
matter what their nationality might be. In the course
of His discussion Jesus pointed out the joy that
restoration brings to the lost, the angels in Heaven,
and to God Himself (Luke 15:7, 10). Jesus painted a
picture of a young rebel who wanted to “live it up”
and soon found himself without. He had lost
everything, going from the party to the pig pen.
What a depraved state to be in, i.e. considering
eating the hog’s leftovers (Luke 15:16). Jesus said
that he came to himself and realized his folly in
leaving his father for the far away land of sin (Luke
15:17-19). The young man’s penitence is clearly
seen in his confession that he was not worthy to be
a son (Luke 15:19). By saying “I’m Sorry,” the
prodigal was restored to his place in the home, and
there was joy. What about us? We need to take
inventory of our lives. It may be that we too should
say, “I’M SORRY.”
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Girls’ Joyful Rebellion
The girls’ Joyful Rebellion
group will meet this
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:00
p.m. in the multipurpose
room. Meredith Hitt will be
delivering the devotional
thought. Following the devo, some upcoming
activities will be planned. All girls grade 7 through
college age are asked to come and be a part!
Ladies’ Monthly
Fellowship
The ladies’
monthly fellowship
will be held this
Thursday, Nov. 14 at
6:00 p.m. in the
multipurpose room.
We will be studying
our “Digging Deep” book by Cindy Colley. If you
would like to come at 5:30, homemade soup/chili will
be provided.
Sr. Saint OWLS
The next quarterly
activity for the Sr.
Saint Owls will be
held this Saturday,
Nov. 16 from 9:30-
11:30 am and will be
hosted by the Sr.
youth Please come and
enjoy a period of food, games & fellowship in the
multipurpose room! A sign-up sheet has been posted
in the foyer beside the tract rack. Please sign if you
plan to attend so we will know how to prepare.
Jr. Bible Bowl
The Junior Bible Bowl will be
held this Sunday, Nov. 17 at the
New Albany congregation begin-
ning at 2:00 p.m. Please see Wesley
Bass if you need questions.
Jr. Youth & Early
Seekers’ Devotional
The Junior Youth &
Early Seekers’ Devotional
will be held this Sunday,
Nov. 17 after worship
services at noon in the
multipurpose room. A
food list is posted in the
foyer beside the tract rack. All children up through
grade 6 are encouraged to come!
John Duke stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Iraq
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

3. Daily Bible Reading
November 13............................................Acts 10-12
November 14............................................Acts 13-14
November 15............................................Acts 15-16
November 16............................................Acts 17-18
November 17............................................Acts 19-20
November 18............................................Acts 21-23
November 19............................................Acts 24-26
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Bobby Joe Lindley (Nov. 17),
Melvin Duke (Nov. 18), Kirk Sheffield (Nov.
18), Tony Donald (Nov. 19), Rachel Scribner
(Nov. 19). Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Diane Dickerson underwent surgery Tues. on her
ankle. Mike Ratliff will undergo surgery Wed. at
NMMC to fix an aneurysm. Glen Coleman, Ashley
Davis’ father, underwent ear surgery Tues. at NMMC
for nodular melanoma. Larry Long is recuperating
from hand surgery. Christina Lindley had a
bronchoscopy Thurs. Barbara Franks, Tammy Minor
& Stephanie Baldwyn’s mother, is home recuperating
from heart surgery. Michael Wilson’s mother, Rivers
Wills, continues therapy at Cedars. Andy Baldwyn’s
mother, Stephanie, continues therapy at the Meadows.
Jennie Cox is home from Generations. Those sick at
home Sunday were Aaryn Vines, Jake Kennedy, and
Remi Kate Kingsley.
On-Going Illnesses
Pete Barber, Mary Lou Walden, Jean Mounce,
Steve Kelly, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney, Adam
McCurley, Mary Jordan, Bretta Robinson, James
Goddard, Bill Goff, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Jerry
Smith, Mitch Maclean, Mary Starz, Sheba Tuggers,
Ruby Clark, Homer Smith, Don Blackwell, Brenda
Williams, Jill Rice, Ann Letteri
Nursing Homes
Evelyn Willis, Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway,
Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris,
James Nichols
Sr. Youth Activity
The Senior Youth are invited
to a “Friendsgiving” on Sunday,
Nov. 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Andy &
Stephanie Baldwyn’s home. A
food list is posted in the foyer
beside the tract rack.
Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach Program is
building grocery bags of non-perishable
food items to take to the Cancer Center. If
you would like to participate, please pick up a grocery
sack from the table in the foyer and a list of items.
Please bring the filled sack back to the church
building by this Sunday, NOV. 17.
Nursing Home Singing
The
monthly
singing at
the Tupelo
Nursing
Facility on
Briar Ridge
Rd. will be this Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2-2:30 p.m.
Please bring a song book if you can attend. The
residents there enjoy it immensely!
Thank You Notes
East Main family,
Thank you for the gorgeous wreath sent in memory of
Mother. We also appreciate the comforting words and
those who took the time out of their busy schedules to
come to the visitation. These acts of kindness will
always be remembered. Please continue to remember us
in your prayers as we move forward without our loved
one. In Christ,
Edward & Jeannie Simmons
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Thank you! Your generosity during our annual
food drive has left us astounded. We will be drinking
from the saucer for months to come, because our cup has
overflown. May God bless you for the blessing you
have been to us. Pine Vale Children’s Home
Outreach Item for November: Soap

4. Men to Serve Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading....................................Chase Stanford
Opening Prayer ..............................Roger Sanderson
Lord’s Supper
Terry Kingsley & Clinton Kingsley
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Eddie Simmons, Rodney Voyles, Jackson Voyles
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Hugh Scribner, Greg Lyle, Britton Smith
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer..................................Michael Wilson
Ushers ...................Jason Dickinson & Eric Barnette
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ....................................Larry Presley
Closing Prayer......................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Prayer................................................ Stuart Childers
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Contact Ricky Lindsey (255-8136) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ...................................Marlon & Gail Geno
...............................Greg & Keisha Gholston
Prepare Lord’s Supper—November .................Mike
& Renee Childers
Nursery (1st
worship).. Debbie Hallmark & Amy Hughes
(2nd
worship)....Stephanie Baldwyn/Maggie Minor
Pantry................................................Spaghetti sauce
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-6-19..............................................146
Sunday 1st
Worship, 11-10-19 .............................177
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................180
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................163
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$9,124
The youth of East Main invite our
Senior Saints
(age 60 and above)
To a holiday luncheon prepared in your honor on
Sunday, Dec. 8th
Immediately following worship services at noon in the multipurpose room.
Please sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you plan to attend.