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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 47 May 10, 2022 Number 19
WEED SEED or GOD’S SPEED
Barry Kennedy
A seed taken from a 600-year-old rattle necklace in South
America has germinated and grown into a plant. The seed was
imprisoned in a nutshell, as part of the rattle necklace taken from a tomb
in Santa Rosa de Tastil. The seed germinated in 1968 and has grown to
six feet and flowered.1 Though the type of plant was not mentioned in
the above illustration, one can see the emphasis placed upon the
potential of a seed. God, as well as Satan, also understands the potential
in seeds. That is most evident in the parables Jesus told while on earth
i.e., the parable of the sower and the parable of the mustard seed
(Matthew 13).
God expects His people to make application of His “stories” by
finding out where we fit into the message. For example, in the parable of
the sower, which type of soil are you? They all were brought into
contact with the seed. One (the wayside) was too hard to receive the
seed, and the birds (i.e., Satan) came and took the seed away. The rocky
soil and the thorny soil both were impacted by the seed, but because of
their deficiencies neither brought forth fruit. Only the good soil was
productive. What made the difference? The good soil was one who
“hears the Word (i.e., seed Luke 8:11) and understands it” (Matt 13:23).
The choice is ours to be good soil and bring fruit for the master, or we
can just keep sowing weed seed.
Remember, Satan wants to remove the good seed of God’s Word
from our hearts. If we hold to the cares and riches of this world we are
just holding on to “weed” seed. If we lack depth in spirit, we will not
survive the Son’s rays of light, and we are just “weed” seed. God sees
the potential in each of us to be the producers of “much fruit” and to all
those honest and good hearts we bid God’s speed. May we ever be the
fruit bearers God wants and needs us to be. Souls are lost and needing
our help. Will you and I go with weed seed or God’s speed?
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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(because the Bible does not record it) what she
endured having to discuss with Abraham the fact
that he went to sacrifice Isaac her son. Through all
this Peter would later record how that she is to be a
role model for women. “For after this manner
aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God,
adorned themselves, being in subjection to their
own husbands: as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling
him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well,
and are not put in fear by any terror” (1 Peter 3:5,
6). Though God made outward beauty, it is the
inner beauty that is the gift of real value (1Peter 3:1-
4).
What strength Sarah must have brought to
Abraham and Isaac. Abraham goes down in history
as the father of many nations, but right there by his
side was the mother of many nations. Isaac would
later bring his new bride Rebekah into his mother’s
tent and there he would find comfort (Genesis
24:67). Sarah’s tent was a special place of her own;
therefore, Rebekah entering Sarah’s tent was a
symbol of final acceptance. “Sarah's tent: Sarah,
being dead, her tent, which, according to the custom
of the east, was distinct from that of Abraham,
became now appropriated to the use of Rebekah.”1
The strength of confidence is given to those
children who understand and appreciate the true gift
of God that we call Mother. To all of those who are
diligently working to be the mothers that God
would have them to be, may God bless and keep
you, for you are truly a Gift of great value. To all of
us who have been blessed with this kind of mother,
may we never forget to thank them for all that they
do and have done. Finally, may we never forget to
thank God from whom all blessings flow (James
1:17), including “Mom: God’s Gift to Children.”
1
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge: notes on
Genesis 24:67
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Brittney Kennedy
and Sam Quirk who were united in
marriage on April 30 in Killen, AL.
After a honeymoon trip, the couple will
reside in Tennessee.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget Tuesday Mornings with the Master
every Tuesday in the multipurpose room from 10-
11 am. Anyone who can come is welcomed.
Congregational Singing
The Mayfield congregation in
Saltillo will host a Congregational
Singing this Saturday, May 7
beginning at 6:00 pm. Everyone
is invited!
High School Graduates
Honored
We will honor our high
school graduates on Sunday,
May 15 after services in the
multipurpose room with a
potluck meal. This year’s
high school graduates are
Cooper Blansett, Ben DuBois, Kaley Gholston,
Lauren Long, Eli Rushing, Haley Underwood, and
Aaron Willis. Please plan to stay, bring food, and
congratulate these youth in this milestone.
New Movers’ Baskets
This month’s new movers’
baskets are in the foyer.
Please take one to deliver if
you can. This is a great way
to introduce those who have
moved into the community to
the East Main family.
Our 2022 High School Graduates
Cooper Blansett Ben DuBois Kaley Gholston
Mooreville High School Mooreville High School Mooreville High School
Lauren Long Eli Rushing Haley Underwood
Saltillo High School Mooreville High School Mooreville High School
Aaron Willis
Mooreville High School
We will honor our
High School
graduates this
Sunday, May 15 with
a potluck meal at
noon in the
multipurpose room.
Please come and
bring food!

Daily Bible Reading
May 11..................................................Nehemiah 9-10
May 12................................................Nehemiah 11-12
May 13.....................................................Nehemiah 13
May 14..........................................................Esther 1-2
May 15..........................................................Esther 3-4
May 16..........................................................Esther 5-7
May 17....................................................... Esther 8-10
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Tammy Hughes (May 11), Maggie
Morton (May 12), Summer Smith (May 12), Paul
Blansett (May 13), Dolline Gibson (May 13),
Scotty Bishop (May 14), Aaryn Vines (May 15).
Anniversaries: Larry & Suzanne Long (May 12),
Greg & Tammy Hughes (May 15), Jalon & Katherine
Mansel (May 16), Roger & Lynn Sanderson (May 17).
Our Sick
Sarah Smith’s sister, Nancy McGee, is in the hospital
in Murfreesboro following a stroke. Eric Baker, a
relative of Katherine Mansel&friend of Andy Baldwyn,
will begin chemo & radiation in a few weeks.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie Martin,
Bettye Davis, Steve Kelly, Barbara Bishop, Bob Smith,
Doug Wallace, Frankie Estes, Shirley Lyons, Stella
Pittman, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood, Bill Goff, Adam
McCurley, Sheba Tuggers, Brian Carver, Lacy Plaxico,
Michelle Maclean, Freida Gardner, Linda Butler, Pam
Gassaway, Donny Dulaney, Ricky Britt, Larry Kennedy
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Kyle Smith in the loss
of his father, Jerry, on May 7. Funeral services were
held May 10 the Waters Funeral Home in Baldwyn.
Ladies’ Fellowship
The ladies’ monthly fellowship will be held this
Thursday, May 12 at 6:00 pm in the multipurpose room.
EMYG News
Hello!
Don’t forget to be at the Davis’ house this Sunday
afternoon beginning at 6:00 for our monthly devo. We
want to congratulate our high school graduates and
pray for them during this transition of life. Below is
some funny Christian pick up lines. If you try these
out on someone and it works, well…you’re welcome!
1. I believe one of my ribs belongs to you.
2. For you, I would slay two Goliaths.
3. Now I know why Solomon had 700 wives…
Because he never met you.
4. I didn’t know angels flew this low.
5. I would leave 99 sheep to come and find you… and
then I would carry you home joyfully on my shoulder.
6. I’d part the Red Sea for you.
7. Are you Adam? ‘Cause to me, you’re the only man
in the world!
8. You make the Queen of Sheba look like a hobo.
9. I’d marry Leah if it meant I’d also get to marry you.
10. How would you like to join my Purpose Driven
Life?
11. The 7 plagues are nothing compared to what I’d
go through for you.
13. Is your name Grace? Because you are amazing.
14. I mentioned you in my testimony.
15. You float my ark.
16. How many times do I have to walk around you to
make you fall for me?
17. As Christians, shouldn’t we honor all Scripture?
Let’s start with 2 Corinthians 13:12.
18. Unfortunately, I can’t perform miracles and I’ve
only got enough bread and fish for 2 people.
19. If I kissed you on one cheek, would you turn the
other?
20. Girl, you’re just like water…except Jesus turned
you into fine.
21. I’ll be sure to sit next to you during the prayer so
that we can hold hands.
22. You and me, we’re like loaves and fishes. We just
might be a miracle together.
24. When I read Philippians 4:8, I think about you.
25. I’m a Proverbs 32 kind of guy and you’re a
Proverbs 31 kind of woman.
26. I love God and you love God. So we should love
each other.
27. What are you doing for the rest of your afterlife?
I hope these made you smile. I pray for you and love
you. If I can help you in any way, please let me know.
Alex

College Graduates
Hannah Bland graduated ICC with an Associate
Degree in Spanish.
Jacie Dickinson graduated ICC with an Associate of
Arts Degree and is transferring to FHU to pursue a
degree in Elementary Education & Special Ed.
Hallie Donald graduated MSU with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Secondary Education in Social Studies and
coach softball.
Madi Harris graduated ICC with an Associate Degree
in Radiologic Technology.
Tanner Hitt graduated MSU with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and has taken a
job in Columbus.
Clayton Long graduated Ole Miss with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in
Psychology, Sociology and Disaster Sciences.
Maggie Morton graduated ICC with an Associate
Degree in Nursing (RN).
Britton Smith graduated ICC with an Associate of
Arts Degree in Electrical Technology.
Men to Serve Sunday, May 15, 2022 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading.......................................Britton Smith
Opening Prayer ..............................Dennis Hallmark
Lord’s Supper
Bobby Joe Lindley
Lead Singing......................................Donny McKay
Closing Prayer................................... Terry Kingsley
Ushers .................................Tim Davis & Joe Minor
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer .....................................Wesley Bass
Closing Prayer........................................Mike Ratliff
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Opening Prayer ................................. Stuart Childers
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Jeff Mansel (871-0357) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 5-4-22 ..................................................... N/A
Sunday 1st
Worship, 5-8-22 ........................................ 213
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 180
Sunday 2nd
Worship.................................................... 124
Contribution (budget $7,900) ................................ $9,493
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Our VBS
is scheduled for
June 12th
-15th
from 6:30-8:00 pm!
Classes for all ages including
adults!
Our adult class speakers are Wayne
Cox, Mark Blackwelder, Adam
Evans, & Brian Galloway