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Vol. 43 January 2, 2018 Number 1
Basis for True Repentance
We are informed in II Corinthians 7:10, that godly sorrow
works repentance.
So now we know that genuine repentance only takes place in
the life of an individual who has real godly sorrow in his or her
heart.
What is this godly sorrow? It is to be made sorry after a
godly manner (verse 9). It involves being sincerely sorry for
offending the heart of our Great God.
Only this kind of sorrow causes true repentance. Since that is
the case, we should be diligent students of God’s Word to
determine what pleases Him and what offends Him.
Sin was so very offensive to God that His only begotten Son
was required to be our sin offering. Sin is still a great offense
toward the true and living God.
God does not want a single one of us to miss His wonderful
heaven (II Peter 3:9). Our sin is the only thing that will keep us
out of that eternal city.
Do you really have godly sorrow for your sins? That is the
only basis for true repentance.
--Robert Kingsley
ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............871-8175
DEACONS
Wade Bryan.................419-5552
William Harris.............416-8149
Ricky Lindsey .............844-9944
Jeff Mansel..................871-0357
Harold Roby................844-5431
Joe Smith.....................397-4524
Jimmy Spearman.........840-8957
Michael Wilson ...........891-0891
PREACHER
.....................................840-5804
SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office...........................842-6116
Fax...............................842-7091
E-MAIL
eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com
WEB PAGE
eastmaincoc.com
SUNDAY SERVICES
Bible Classes............... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship.........5:00 p.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)

12 Excellent Rules to Promote
Harmony Among Church
Members Today
1. To remember that we are all subject to failings
of one kind or another.
2. To bear with—and not magnify—each other’s
infirmities (Gal. 6:1-2).
3. To pray one for another in our social meetings,
and particularly in private (Jas. 5:16).
4. To avoid going from house to house, for the
purpose of bearing news and interfering with
other people’s business.
5. Always turn a deaf ear to any slanderous report
and to lay no charge against any person until
well founded.
6. If a member be in a fault, tell him of it in
private, before it is mentioned to others.
7. To watch against shyness of each other and put
the best construction on any action that has the
appearance of opposition or resentment.
8. To observe the just rules of Solomon—that is, to
leave off contention before it is meddled with
(Prov. 17:14).
9. If a member has offended, to consider how
Godlike it is to forgive, and how unlike a
Christian it is to seek revenge.
10. Remember that it is always a giant artifice of the
devil to promote distance and animosities
among members of the church; and we should
therefore watch against everything that furthers
this end.
11. To consider how much more good we can do in
the world at large and in the church in particular,
when we are all united in love, than we could do
when acting alone, and indulging in a contrary
spirit.
12. Lastly, to consider the express injunction of the
Scriptures, and the beautiful example of Christ,
as to these things (Eph. 4:32; 1 Pet. 2:21; John
13:5, 15). --Selected
New Year’s Eve Activity
Everyone is invited to stay
after evening services on
Sunday, Dec. 31 for fellowship
and games in the multipurpose
room to ring in the New Year.
Please bring finger foods,
drinks, games, cards, etc.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Alexander Jiminez of
the Palenque, Mexico congregation whose father was
killed in an automobile accident last week.
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts, Anna
Hall, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Thank You Notes
Dear Christian brothers & sisters,
Thank you from our hearts for every act of kindness
during my sickness, especially your prayers. Love you
all. Perry & Linda Hand
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To the members at East Main,
Thank you so much for providing the meal for the
Gordon Andrews family. We really appreciated it. We
felt you went the extra mile. Your kindness will be
remembered. Thank you. Sincerely,
Michael & Shannon Andrews & family
Baptism
Zach Tucker was baptized into Christ last Wednesday
afternoon, Dec. 13. We are proud of Zach and his
decision to serve God. Zach and Savannah were married
last month. They live at 265 Umfress Rd., Fulton, MS
38843. Please be sure to welcome Zach here at East
Main.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Marlon & Gail Geno
in the birth of their great-granddaughter,
Penny Lane Geno, on Dec. 13.
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Ashley Snyder, Pat Putt’s granddaughter, is serving a
tour of duty in Kosovo.
January 2018
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
Carester
Hallmark
John Mounce
Genesis 16-18
6
Mike Ratliff
Genesis 19-20
7
Sr. Youth Devo.
Visitation Team #1
Genesis 21-23
8
Genesis 24-25
9
Malachi Millard
Genesis 26-28
10
Barbara Bishop
Annie Dilworth
Genesis 29-30
11
Callie Bennett
Judy Jones
Genesis 31-32
12
Meredith Hitt
Genesis 33-35
13
Shelby Miller
Genesis 36-38
14
Jason Dickinson
Area Youth Meeting
@ Oak Ridge
Visitation Team #2
Genesis 39-41
15
Genesis 42-44
16
Genesis 45-47
17
McKenna
Sanderson
Genesis 48-50
18
Exodus 1-3
19
Exodus 4-6
20
Ashton Smith
Exodus 7-9
21
Jr. Youth/ES Devo.
Visitation Team #3
Nursing Home
Singing
Sr. Bible Bowl @
Hillcrest
Exodus 10-12
22
James & Joyce
Burney
Exodus 13-15
23
Bethany Bryan
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
Visitation Team 4
Exodus 30-31
29
Exodus 32-34
30
Karen Bryan
Exodus 35-37
31
Exodus 38-40

Daily Bible Reading
January 3............................................Genesis 8-11
January 4..........................................Genesis 12-15
January 5..........................................Genesis 16-18
January 6..........................................Genesis 19-20
January 7..........................................Genesis 21-23
January 8..........................................Genesis 24-25
January 9..........................................Genesis 26-28
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Wesley Bass (Jan. 3), Greg
Gholston (Jan. 3), Carester Hallmark
(Jan. 5), John Mounce (Jan. 5), Mike
Ratliff (Jan. 6), Malachi Millard (Jan. 9).
Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Lee DuBois continues his chemo. Chloe Vines
is home recuperating from a tonsillectomy. Nancy
Haywood has bronchitis and the flu. Perry Hand
was taken to the ER Sunday night. He will follow
up Wednesday with his regular doctor. Katherine
Mansel is home with the flu. Alicia Smith is in
room 495 at NMMC with a Crohn’s flare up. She
is on meds that weaken her immune system so
please do NOT visit if you are sick or have been
exposed to sickness. Tracy Lyle’s dad, James
Nichols, fell Sunday at home and was taken to
NMMC Sunday. He is still there.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Linda Hand,
Carester & Charlie Ruth Hallmark, Adam
McCurley, Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny
Dulaney, James Goddard, Sheba Tuggards, Ray
Scribner, Bill Goff, Mickey Bailey, Tonya
McClendon, Wes Simineau, Mitch Maclean,
Jadon Parish, Murrell Van Buskirk, Rodney
Foster, Tracey Wilburn
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts, Anna
Hall, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult fellowship for those age 50 and
above will NOT be held this Friday due to the
recent holidays. They will resume in February.
Sr. Youth Devotional
The Sr. Youth
Devotional for those in
grades 7-12 will be held
this Sunday, Jan. 7, after
evening services in the
multipurpose room. A
food list is posted beside the tract rack in the foyer.
Thank You Note
My mother was a fixture in the church just as she
was a fixture in our lives. We all will miss her.
Thank you for your kindness. The Tindall family
Mike Ratliff Resigns
On Wednesday, Dec. 20 Mike Ratliff gave his
resignation as an elder of the East Main
congregation. Mike has had some more heart issues
over the last year. We thank Mike for his 20 plus
years of service as an elder here and wish him
Godspeed and health.
.
Memory Verse:
 Isaiah 59:2 “But your iniquities have
separated between you and your God, and
your sins have hid His face from you, that
He will not hear.”
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS.
Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC.
Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
Ashley Snyder, Pat Putt’s granddaughter, is serving a
tour of duty in Kosovo.

Men to Serve Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading.........................................David Bates
Opening Prayer .............................. Dennis Hallmark
Lord’s Supper
Roger Sanderson & Jeff Mansel
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Jalon Mansel, Ricky Johnson, Britton Smith
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Tanner Hitt, John Mounce, Chet Wilson
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer.................................. Danny Dulaney
Ushers .................Danny Wright & David Ramseyer
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ............................... Robert Kingsley
Closing Prayer................................Grady McCaskill
Lead Singing...............................Bobby Joe Lindley
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Prayer ..................................................Mike Childers
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Contact Jimmy Spearman if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ....................................Bill & Annie Martin
.....................................Mike & Hilda Ratliff
Prepare Lord’s Supper—January.....................Roger
& Lynn Sanderson
Nursery.....................Sarah Mounce & Amy Hughes
Pantry................................................................ Tuna
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 12-27-17............................................137
Sunday Classes, 12-31-17....................................130
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................190
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................105
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$9,587
Please remember
our Food Pantry!
It is running low!