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Vol. 43 July 24, 2018 Number 29
“Oh Give Me A Home”
By Barry Kennedy
There are very few people who do not know the words to this song. Longing
for home is a natural desire. Of course, love is the motive behind this desire. The
love for home and all the blessings that accompany a good home are very
compelling to say the least. Home sickness, though mental, can affect us
physically. Of course, the family is what most are missing. That feeling of
separation and longing to be reunited causes us to say, “I want to go home.” The
fact is, there are many who have no home? Home is a safe place or “a place where
a person or animal can find refuge and safety or live in security” (Encarta). No
home can offer the refuge and security like unto that heavenly home God has
prepared (John 14:1-6). The question is, “do I desire that home? Are we homesick
for that home?”
Oh, give me a home where Christ is the Head. The Bible clearly states that
Jesus is the head of the Church (Colossians 1:18), but what does that have to do
with the home? People have a difficult time looking at things from a more spiritual
mindset (Proverbs 4:8). Far too often, we find ourselves focusing upon life, and all
that goes along with it, through fleshly (humanistic) eyes. Home, to the vast
majority, consists of nothing more than some structure in which to live. Even the
song title is asking for a home here on earth. Notice “Where the buffalo roam,
where the deer and the antelope play.” Is this all that we are seeking when we say
give me a home? It should be the case that when we say, “Oh give me a home
where Christ is the head.” Protection and provision are expected in this type of
home. David’s Psalm covers it best.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in
green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he
leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I
walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art
with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup
runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever (Psalm 23).
Did you notice the provision and protection the Lord delivered to David? Because
of this understanding David could say, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us
go into house of the Lord” (Psalm the 122:1).
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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 .............844-9944
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............. 10:10 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:00 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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Community Outreach
Item: Diapers
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Do we find ourselves crying out for that home?
How often do we take the time to evaluate just
exactly what kind of home it is for which we cry?
We often emphasize how that husbands are to be
the spiritual leaders of the home, physically
speaking (Ephesians 5:23). That is all well and
good, but is Jesus the HEAD of our home? Are we
truly looking for that heavenly home?
Oh, give me a home where my soul will not
roam. God has promised life more abundantly to
those who are faithful to Him (John 10:10).
Christians are added to the house of God (Acts
2:47) which is the church of God (1Timothy 3:15).
God has put forth every effort to ensure our security
in His home. No, it does not mean that the Lord has
installed deadbolt locks and motion detecting
alarms, but He has offered a home of safety in
Heaven. If we take to heart what God is offering,
we will not be so easily turned aside. Are we truly
longing for that home today?
What are we doing today to make Heaven our
eternal HOME? Do we truly desire that home? God
wants all of us to be with Him for all eternity and if
that were not enough, He also promises that it is a
land of beauty and rest (Hebrews 4:9; Revelation
20).
Are we singing, “Oh Give Me A Home?”
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Summer Outreach Project
We are filling 100 backpacks with
school supplies for local schools. If you
took a tab to bring some school
supplies, please bring them to the
building as soon as possible! We are
still lacking a few things! We hope to
get them packed and ready to be distributed the last
week of July! Thank you so much. You may put
your items in Room 12.
Outward Youth Camp
Several of our
youth and adults will
be attending Outward
Youth Camp this
weekend, July 27-28,
in Crossville, TN. Josh
Kennedy had set this
weekend camp up before Barry came to East Main
to be the pulpit minister. A flyer is posted on the
bulletin board in the foyer or you can see Josh if
you would like more information.
Lectureships
The Chapman congregation in Ripley
will host a lectureship July 29-August 1
on the theme “Great Lessons from the
Sermon on the Mount.” A schedule is
posted on the bulletin board across from
the library. (Barry Kennedy will be speaking
Tuesday, July 31. We plan to take the van.)
Sr. Youth Canoe Trip
The Sr. Youth will
go canoeing and have
a cookout at lunch
this Saturday, July 28
at Tishomingo State
Park. A food list is
posted in the foyer beside the tract rack. Also, if you
need more information please see Eric & Glenda
Barnette or Tim Davis.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Gabe Hood is stationed in Fort Lenardwood, MO.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
The elders will be at the building this
Wednesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. if
anyone would like to talk with them.

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Daily Bible Reading
July 25....................................................Isaiah 42-43
July 26....................................................Isaiah 44-45
July 27....................................................Isaiah 46-48
July 28....................................................Isaiah 49-51
July 29....................................................Isaiah 52-57
July 30....................................................Isaiah 58-62
July 31....................................................Isaiah 63-66
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Meadow Politte (July 26), Judy
Bates (July 27), Kelly Thompson (July 30).
Anniversaries: Jason & Amanda Dickinson
(July 26), Eric & Glenda Barnette (July 27),
Rodney & Amy Voyles (July 31).
Our Sick
Steve Kelly will see his heart doctor in
Birmingham Wednesday. Susan Reed will have a
breast biopsy July 30. Collins Houpt, Kim
Johnson’s granddaughter, is recuperating from
surgery on her broken arm. Elaine Ward, Willie
Topp’s sister, is very sick. Mike Stroup, a friend of
Judy Jones, is undergoing several surgeries after his
bike accident.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Adam McCurley,
Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney,
James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda
Bryan, Mitch Maclean, Jadon Parish, James
Nichols, Betty Harrell, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry
Gregory, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey, Mike
Scott, Tracey Wilburn, Sammy Carson, Nathan
Hale, Leroy Brown
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda
Roberts, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
Birth of Isaac.......................................Genesis 21-22
Birth of Jacob & Esau..............................Genesis 25
Jacob & Rachel ...................................Genesis 29-33
Joseph’s coat of many colors...................Genesis 37
Potiphar...............................................Genesis 29-40
Name the Beatitudes:
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs in
the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall
be comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit
the earth.
4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst
after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall
obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall
see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall
be called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
9. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you,
and persecute you, and shall say all manner
of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

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Men to Serve Sunday, July 29, 2018 a.m.
Announcements..........................................Mark Hitt
Bible Reading.......................................John Mounce
Opening Prayer ..............................Dennis Hallmark
Lord’s Supper
Michael Wilson & Chad Willis
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Dale Dulaney, Will Davis, Joe Smith
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Mike Childers, Stuart Childers, Aaron Willis
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer.........................................Tanner Hitt
Ushers ..........................Larry Long & Clayton Long
Please meet in the library by 8:50 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ..............................Grady McCaskill
Closing Prayer................................ Roger Sanderson
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Wednesday, August 1 2018
Prayer .....................................................Mike Ratliff
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact Jeff Mansel if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ............................... Shawn & Jean Mounce
...................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
Prepare Lord’s Supper—July....................... Chevela
Underwood
Nursery................Sandra Simmons & Ashton Smith
Pantry.......................................... Canned vegetables
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-18-18..............................................114
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-22-18 ...............................222
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................211
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................203
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,601
Summer Series
Our Summer Series entitled “Geography & the Bible” continues to go well!
All Sunday morning adult classes & the high school class are meeting in the
auditorium for the summer quarter. Don’t miss out!
Date Topic Person
29-Jul-18 Garden of Gethsemane Wade Bryan
5-Aug-18 Hebron Barry Kennedy
12-Aug-18 Mount Sinai Wesley Bass
19-Aug-18 Sea of Galilee Dennis Hallmark
26-Aug-18 Mars Hill Shawn Mounce