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Vol. 42 December 5, 2017 Number 47
Preaching the Lord’s One Church
Luke, in writing the book of Acts, gave us an inspired history
of the Lord’s church. In chapter two, he gave record of the
beginning of this one church. When Jesus promised to build His
church, he called it the kingdom (Matthew 16:18, 19).
That one undenominational church was fervently promoted,
wherever faithful gospel preachers went with God’s message.
Philip preached the kingdom (Acts 8:12). At the very close of
Acts, Paul was still faithfully giving information and
explanation about the kingdom of Christ (Acts 28:23, 31).
Since the preaching of the kingdom was so very central in
first century preaching, it surely still should be today. Why?
This is because it is the kingdom over which Christ ascended
to reign as King (Daniel 7:13, 14). It is the church for which He
died (Ephesians 5:25; Acts 20:28). This church is the one church
the Lord promises to save (Ephesians 5:23).
Preaching the Lord’s one true church is not very popular
among most people today. Nevertheless, if a preacher is really
sincere about following the example of God’s preachers in the
Bible, he will faithfully do it.
--Robert Kingsley
ELDERS
Mike Childers..............397-6453
Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557
Mark Hitt.....................322-0917
Bobby Lindley.............871-8175
Mike Ratliff.................840-2206
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)

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God’s People in the
Wrong Place
“But Peter followed him afar off unto the high
priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants,
to see the end” (Matt. 26:58).
Environment plays an important part in the kind of
person a man or person is. A potted plant belongs in a
greenhouse, not in an icehouse. There are environments
that are as disastrous to Christians as is the frigid
temperature to the potted plant. Such places should be
avoided at all costs. They do not offer enough of that
which is beneficial to a Christian to offset the dangers.
It is doubtful if Peter would have denied the Lord had
he not been in the wrong place. He warmed himself at
the fire with the servants of the enemies of his Lord.
When they questioned him about his discipleship, he did
not have the courage to confess, but chose instead to
deny his Lord. If Peter could have seen the result of
being in the wrong place, he would most assuredly have
stayed away from the fire and the wrong companionship,
even though it might have meant actual suffering from
the cold. What he must have suffered in remorse
because of the denial is not to be compared to a little
physical inconvenience which might have resulted from
his staying out of the wrong place.
There is a rule for Christians that will work very well.
If the place is questionable, it is the wrong place for
God’s people. Christians are instructed to avoid the very
appearance of evil. A place that is of doubtful reputation
will present temptations to the Christians at the very
best. How much better to stay clear of all temptation to
do that which is wrong in the sight of the Lord! Most
Christians are careful of their physical health. Unless
absolutely necessary, they will not go to a room where
there is a contagious disease. Why not use the same
reasoning in a spiritual way?
Peter overcame the denial of the Master: but you may
be sure that the scar of that sin was carried in Peter’s
mind as long as he lived. You may overcome the sins
that are brought about by being in the wrong place, but
the shame of sin will remain to bring sorrow into the
heart, long after God has forgiven. –Foster L. Ramsey
Upcoming Events
The Junior Youth and Early Seekers are invited to
have “breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, Dec. 17 at
9:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room before Bible class.
The Age 20s and 30s Group are invited to a
holiday party after evening services in the
multipurpose room on Sunday, Dec. 17. Please bring
finger foods and drinks.
Thanks!
We would like to
say thank you to
Jean, Sarah & John
Mounce, Norma
Deaton, Hannah &
Haden Bland, and
Sherry & Kassi
Kingsley for decorating our Christmas card
envelopes this year that are hanging down the east
hallway. Also, thanks to all those who brought food
for the Sr. Saints’ luncheon on Sunday and to Katie
Bates for decorating the room. All went well and
could not have been accomplished if it were not for
all those who were so willing to help. Thank you
again!
Thank You Notes
Dear church family,
Your support from the cards, food, prayers, and
comments helped my family and I more than words
can express. It is truly a blessing to be members of
a church that is so considerate and caring. The
feeling of comfort we received during this time was
something only our Lord can give. We are truly
grateful. The Greg Lyle Family
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Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers, the
wonderful meal you provided and for every
kindness. In Christian love,
The family of Gordon Andrews
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Words cannot express how much your kindness
meant to us during a difficult time. Thank you.
The family of Scotty Senter
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.

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Daily Bible Reading
December 6.............................................Mark 10-16
December 7.................................................Luke 1-6
December 8...............................................Luke 7-11
December 9.............................................Luke 12-18
December 10...........................................Luke 19-24
December 11................................................John 1-6
December 12..............................................John 7-13
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Amanda Dickinson (Dec. 6),
Marla Laney (Dec. 6), Linda Parker (Dec. 6),
Michael Wilson (Dec. 6), Hilda Ratliff (Dec.
9), Wanda Bishop (Dec. 10), Mikki Gilliland
(Dec. 11). Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Harold Robby suffered a heart attack Saturday.
He had a stint and is home now doing better. Betty
Tindall is home from the hospital. However, she is
still very sick. Crafton Laney is home recuperating
from surgery. Clara Simmons will move to The
Meadows in Fulton as a resident on Thursday. Lee
DuBois continues his chemo. Chad Strickland, Greg
& Tammy Hughes’ son-in-law, was injured last
week at work. Matt Duke fractured his foot Monday
while doing training exercises at Ft. Carson.
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
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts, Anna Hall,
Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Home Devotional
In what chapter of the Bible do you find?
(Let’s concentrate on Genesis)
Creation...................................................Genesis 1-2
The first sin ................................................Genesis 3
Cain, Abel, and Seth ..................................Genesis 4
Enoch and Methuselah...............................Genesis 5
Noah and the flood................................Genesis 6-10
List the divisions of the Old Testament &
number of books in each:
 Law (5)
 History (12)
 Poetry (5)
 Major Prophets (5)
 Minor Prophets (12)
Memory Verses:
 Acts 17:30 “And the times of this ignorance
God winked at; but now commandeth all
men every where to repent.”
 Matthew 10:32 “Whosoever therefore shall
confess me before men, him will I confess
also before my Father which is in heaven.”
Put the following Bible characters in
chronological order:
 Daniel
 Noah
 Jesus
 Seth
 Potiphar
 Peter
 Joseph and Mary
Can you tell a Bible story from the
following picture?

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Men to Serve Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 a.m.
Announcements......................................Mike Ratliff
Bible Reading..........................................Tanner Hitt
Opening Prayer ..........................................Mark Hitt
Lord’s Supper
Perry Hand & Grady McCaskill
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Clayton Long, Larry Long, Ben Bryan
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Robert Parker, Ricky Lindsey, John Mounce
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer.....................................Rusell Deaton
Ushers .............. David Ramseyer & Eddie Simmons
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer .............................. Roger Sanderson
Closing Prayer.....................................Scott Childers
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Prayer ................................................... Jalon Mansel
Lead Singing........................................John Mounce
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 ........................ Dennis & Debbie Hallmark
.............................. Robert & Betty Kingsley
Prepare Lord’s Supper—December..................Doug
& Mary AnnWallace
Nursery................Sandra Simmons & Ashton Smith
Pantry........................................................ Dry beans
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 11-29-17............................................146
Sunday Classes, 12-3-17......................................161
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................217
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................155
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$6,845
The Christmas Card Envelopes Are Up!
For the last several years, we have put an
envelope up for each family in the
congregation on the bulletin boards down
the east hallway during the holiday season.
You may use these envelopes to put
Christmas cards and holiday greetings in.
The envelopes will stay up until December
31st. If someone was accidentally left off
please let us know.