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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 46 December 21, 2021 Number 49
SEVEN GIFTS THAT DO NOT
COST A CENT
Via Findlay church of Christ
1. The Gift of Listening.
But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no
planning your response. Just listening.
2. The Gift of Affection.
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have
for family and friends.
3. The Gift of Laughter.
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say,
“I love to laugh with you.”
4. The Gift of Written Notes.
It can be a simple “Thanks for the help” note or a full sonnet. A
brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and
may even change a life.
5. The Gift of a Compliment.
A simple and sincere, “you look great in red,” “you did a super
job” or “that was a wonderful meal” can make someone’s day.
6. The Gift of Favor.
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7. The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition.
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.
Really, it’s not that hard to say, “Hello” or “Thank you.”
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed
down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give
into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete
withal it shall be measured to you again” (Luke 6:38).
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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“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief
in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass
away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt
with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that
are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all
these things shall be dissolved, what manner of
persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and
godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming
of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on
fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt
with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his
promise, look for new heavens and a new earth,
wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore,
beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be
diligent that ye may be found of him in peace,
without spot, and blameless. And account that the
longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our
beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom
given unto him hath written unto you;” (2 Peter
3:10-15). Author well known!
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Dennis Hallmark &
Diane Dickerson in the loss of their father, Carester
Hallmark, late Monday, Dec. 13. Funeral
arrangements were incomplete at this writing.
Also, our condolences to the family of Rhonda
Kelly who passed unexpectedly in her sleep
Monday, Dec. 13. Arrangements were also
incomplete at this writing.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
Christmas Card
Envelopes & Bulletin Board
The Christmas card envelopes are on the bulletin
board across from the library. There are some of our
number who are shut-in or remain home due to
Covid concerns, and do not have an envelope on the
board. We ask that you mail those, please, or leave
them in the office and Renee will see that they get
them. Thanks.
Also, Cassie Blackwelder is planning to do a
bulletin board on the east hallway of all our
Christmas cards. Please be sure to give her one also!
Men’s Tool Swap
All the men of the
congregation are
invited to a tool swap
and chili supper on
Thursday, Dec. 16 at
6:00 pm in the
multipurpose room.
Please sign the list posted in the foyer under the TV
screen if you plan to attend so we can get a count of
how many to prepare for.
Brain Freeze
Don’t forget that Brain Freeze
will be held this Wednesday, Dec. 8
following Bible class in the
multipurpose room. Everyone is
invited!
January 2022
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Larry Presley
Genesis 1-3
2
Haley
Underwood
Genesis 4-7
3
Wesley Bass
Greg Gholston
Genesis 8-11
4
Genesis 12-15
5
John Mounce
Genesis 16-18
6
Mike Ratliff
Genesis 19-20
7
Genesis 21-23
8
Men’s breakfast
Genesis 24-25
9
Area Youth
Meeting @ East
Main-5 pm
Genesis 26-28
10
Barbara Bishop
Annie Dilworth
Genesis 29-30
11
Callie Bennett
Genesis 31-32
12
Meredith Hitt
Genesis 33-35
13
Shelby Miller
Ladies’ fellowship
Genesis 36-38
14
Jason Dickinson
Genesis 39-41
15
Genesis 42-44
16
Genesis 45-47
17
Genesis 48-50
18
Exodus 1-3
19
Exodus 4-6
20
Ashton Smith
Exodus 7-9
21
Exodus 10-12
22
Sarah Minor
Joyce & James
Burney
Exodus 13-15
23
Exodus 16-18
24
Jordan Laney
Exodus 19-21
25
Exodus 22-24
26
Ava Bates
Bettye Davis
Melea Mansel
Hunter
Underwood
Exodus 25-27
27
Exodus 28-29
28
Stephanie
Baldwyn
Exodus 30-31
29
Exodus 32-34
30
Karen Bryan
Exodus 35-37
31
Exodus 38-40

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Daily Bible Reading
December 22....................................................1 John 1-5
December 23..................................................2 John-Jude
December 24............................................. Revelation 1-3
December 25............................................. Revelation 4-5
December 26............................................. Revelation 6-7
December 27........................................... Revelation 8-11
December 28......................................... Revelation 12-14
December 29......................................... Revelation 15-17
December 30......................................... Revelation 18-20
December 31......................................... Revelation 21-22
January 1........................................................Genesis 1-3
January 2........................................................Genesis 4-7
January 3......................................................Genesis 8-11
January 4....................................................Genesis 12-15
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Suzanne Long (Dec. 22), Kyle Smith
(Dec. 27), Hayden Tindall (Dec. 27), Marla
Harris (Dec. 28), Ander Bass (Dec. 29), Asher
Bass (Dec. 30), Shauna McMickin (Dec. 30), Terry
Kingsley (Dec. 31), Larry Presley (Jan. 1), Haley Under-
wood (Jan. 2), Wesley Bass (Jan. 3), Greg Gholston
(Jan. 3).Anniversaries: Kent & Missy Nichols (Dec. 30).
Our Sick
Wade & Karen Bryan are home with the flu. Patricia
Dillingham, Mary Ann Wallace’s cousin’s wife, went
home from NMMC. Lee DuBois’ mother, Janet, is at the
Courtyards in Fulton.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie Martin,
Steve Kelly, Bettye Davis, Frankie Estes, Shirley Lyons,
Barbara Bishop, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood, Bill Goff,
Donny Dulaney, Adam McCurley, Mitch Maclean,
Sheba Tuggers, Stella Pittman, Michelle Bellew, Larry
Kennedy, Brian Carver, Marvin Chamblee, Brent Norris
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
Congratulations
Congratulations to Scott Childers & Shelby Holloway
and to Olivia Blansett & Frankie Puente who were both
united in marriage on Dec. 18. We wish them many
years of happiness!
EMYG News
Thank You Note
To my church family,
Words seem so inadequate to express my apprecia-
tion for all the love shown to me & my family during the
illness and death of my dad. For all the calls, cards,
texts, plants, prayers, and coming to the funeral home; I
am humbled and grateful. Please continue to keep our
family in your prayers. Lori Blansett & family

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Men to Serve Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 a.m.
Announcements..................................... Wade Bryan
Bible Reading......................................Jake Kennedy
Opening Prayer .......................................Jeff Mansel
Lord’s Supper
Alex Blackwelder
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer.............................. Rommie Dilworth
Ushers .......................Chad Willis & Andy Baldwyn
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer ................................Michael Wilson
Closing Prayer....................................Hugh Scribner
Lead Singing.................................Alex Blackwelder
Men to Serve Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading.........................................Jake Donald
Opening Prayer ....................................... Perry Hand
Lord’s Supper
Jalon Mansel
Lead Singing......................................Donny McKay
Closing Prayer..................................Ethan Benefield
Ushers ........................Terry Kingsley & Larry Long
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer .................................Shawn Mounce
Closing Prayer......................................Larry Presley
Lead Singing....................................Eddie Simmons
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Opening Prayer .................................... Paul Blansett
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Michael Wilson (891-0891) if unable to serve.
THERE WILL BE NO BULLETIN
NEXT WEEK, DUE TO THE
HOLIDAYS!
THERFORE, TWO WEEKS
APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN
INCLUDED THIS WEEK.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Opening Prayer ..................................Ricky Johnson
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Wade Bryan (419-5552) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 12-15-21 .................................................. 139
Sunday 1st
Worship, 12-19-21 .................................. 176*
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 170
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 117
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $9,629
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter