East Main Informer, 5-29-18

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Hugh Vol. 43 May 29, 2018 Number 21
Vacation Bible School
June 3rd
-6th
Sunday-Wednesday (6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Classes for all ages
(including adults)
We are asking everyone to bring homemade or store-bought cookies for
refreshments after class.
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
Harold Roby................844-5431
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
Bible Classes............... 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship.........6:00 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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What do we really mean by forgive? Is it “I forgive
you,” “I want to forgive you,” or “You are forgiven?”
“I forgive you.” Wonderful, but can one forgive if
the person who did wrong will not repent? Short answer
is “no.” Forgiveness is defined:
“The freeing of a person from guilt and its
consequences, including punishment; usually as an
act of favour (sic), compassion or love, with the aim
of restoring a broken personal relationship.
Forgiveness can involve both the remission of
punishment and the cancellation of debts.1
One must realize that all transgressions (i.e. sins) are
against God (see Psalm 51:4; 1John 3:4). Therefore,
God is the only one who can remove the guilt and
punishment brought on by sin (Romans 6:23). So, “I
forgive you” may be a wonderful sound, but if the one
who did wrong did not repent, God will still hold him or
her accountable for the transgression.
“I want to forgive you.” This should be the
desire of every Christian. In fact, this is the
characteristic that the Lord showed on the cross when
He prayed, “Father forgive them, for they know not what
they do” (Luke 22:34). This disposition does not come
naturally to most people. That is why Jesus established
the “golden rule” for life i.e. treat people the way you
want to be treated (Matthew 7:12). However, the fact
remains, “…except ye repent ye shall all likewise
perish” (Luke 13:3).
“You are forgiven.” These are the words that
really make a difference. Yes, Jesus prayed that His
crucifiers would be forgiven for their ignorance, but the
Father would not say “you are forgiven” until they
repented and obeyed God’s commands. The proof is
seen in the sermon Peter preached at Pentecost, just fifty
days after the Lord was crucified. You see, if God had
forgiven those for whom Jesus prayed Peter should not
have said, “ye have taken, and by wicked hands have
crucified and slain:” (Acts 2:23). The realization that
they killed the Christ cut them to the heart and they
asked, “What shall we do?” (Acts 2:37). Peter
answered, ”Repent, and be baptized every one of you in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38).
Those who gladly received (i.e. obeyed) his word (Acts
2:41) could then stand justified, literally just if they had
never sinned.
Dear friend are you needing to hear, or say, “I
forgive you;” “I want to forgive you;” or “You are
1
Manser, Martin H. Dictionary of Bible Themes: The
Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies.
London: Martin Manser, 2009. Print.
forgiven?” God is willing and ready to forgive us no
matter what anyone else does, as long as we are willing
to repent and come to Him (Matthew 11:28-30; Acts
17:30, 31). Neither God nor we are willing that any
should perish, but that all would come to repentance and
find His forgiveness. Are you truly forgiven?
Our Sick
Sarah Mounce responded to heaven’s invitation
Sunday morning to confess things amiss in her life and
ask for prayers of forgiveness. We commend Sarah in
her desire to live pleasing to God.
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.
Vacation Bible School
East Main Church of Christ
1606 East Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
June 3rd-6th
Sunday (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
Monday-Wednesday (7:00-8:30 p.m.)
Classes for all ages
(including adults)
June 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
LAM Team leaves
for Panama
Psalms 1-8
2
Kelton Kingsley
Dillard Scribner
Wade & Karen
Bryan
Wedding—Beth
Lindsey & Ian Reed
Psalms 9-16
3
Jacob Kennedy
Psalms 17-20
4
Mike & Hilda
Ratliff
Psalms 21-25
5
Renee Childers
Psalms 26-30
6
Psalms 31-34
7
Bill Martin
Gary & Felicia
Stanford
Sr. Adult
Fellowship 6:00
pm
Psalms 35-37
8
Doug Wallace
Lee & Heather
DuBois
Psalms 38-41
9
Sarah Mounce
Hugh Scribner
Danny Wright
Kirk & Lori
Sheffield
LAM Team home
from Panama
Psalms 42-45
10
Visitation Team #2
Area Youth Meeting
@ East Main
Psalms 46-50
11
Dale Dulaney
Psalms 51-56
12
Diane Dickerson
Psalms 57-64
13
Psalms 65-68
14
Scotty & Wanda
Bishop
Psalms 69-72
15
Psalms 73-76
16
Psalms 77-78
17
Jr. Youth/ES Devo
Nursing Home
Singing
Psalms 79-85
18
Psalms 86-89
19
John Vines
Tony & Dundee
Donald
Psalms 90-95
20
Psalms 96-102
21
Ricky & Kim
Johnson
Psalms 103-104
22
Glenda Barnette
leaves for
Nicaragua (LAM
trip)
Sr. Youth-
Redbirds game
Psalms 105-106
23
Eddie & Jeannie
Simmons’ Wedding
Reception
Psalms 107-109
24
Visitation Team #4
Psalms 110-115
25
Will & Ashley
Davis
Psalms 116-118
26
Clinton Kingsley
Psalms 119
27
Psalms 120-130
28
Lisa Lindsey
Psalms 131-138
29
Psalms 139-144
30
Joe Paul Perkins
Wedding--Morgan
Bland & Hunter
Stevens
Glenda Barnette
home from
Nicaragua
Psalms 145-150
Vacation Bible School—June 3rd-6th (6:30-8:00 p.m.)

3. Daily Bible Reading
May 30 ..............................................................Job 38-39
May 31 ..............................................................Job 40-42
June 1 .............................................................. Psalms 1-8
June 2 ............................................................ Psalms 9-16
June 3 .......................................................... Psalms 17-20
June 4 .......................................................... Psalms 21-25
June 5 .......................................................... Psalms 26-30
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Kelton Kingsley (June 2), Dillard
Scribner (June 2), Jacob Kennedy (June 3),
Renee Childers (June 5). Anniversaries: Marlon
& Gail Geno (May 30), Wade & Karen Bryan
(June 2), Mike & Hilda Ratliff (June 4).
Our Sick
Pete Barber is to come home from The Meadows
Wed. Crafton Laney had a follow up appointment in
Birmingham last week. He is doing well. Judy Bates fell
last week & hurt her leg. She’ll see the doctor June 7.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Carester & Charlie
Ruth Hallmark, Adam McCurley, Bretta Robinson,
Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney, James Goddard, Ray
Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda Bryan, Mitch Maclean, Jadon
Parish, James Nichols, Stephanie Fears, Judy Lee,
Nathan Hale, Betty Harrell, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry
Gregory, Derrick Coble, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda Roberts,
Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
LAM Mission Team
The Latin American Mission Team will be leaving
for Panama this Friday, June 1. Please keep them in your
prayers. Those from East Main going are Mark, Addie &
Tanner Hitt, Shawn & John Mounce, Hannah Bland, and
Bethany Bryan.
Service Schedule for Sunday, June 3:
Bible Class—9:00 a.m.; Worship –10:00 a.m.;
Worship—6:00 p.m.; VBS—6:30 p.m.
Baptism
Ethan Benefield was baptized into Christ Thursday,
May 24. We are proud of Ethan for his desire to live
pleasing to God. Ethan has been attending with Jacob
Bradley and is Amy Hughes’ nephew.
New Ladies’ Class
There will be a new ladies’ class beginning on
Wednesday, June 13 upstairs in Room 15. Courtney
Vines will be teaching the book Keeping Your Balance.
New Quarter Classes
Our summer quarter of Bible classes will begin this
Sunday, June 3. The children’s Bible classes will be
arranged a little bit differently. Signs will be posted
outside in the hallway for each age group.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, June 3, 2018 a.m.
Announcements...................................Mike Childers
Bible Reading...........................................Will Davis
Opening Prayer ........................... Bobby Joe Lindley
Lord’s Supper
Dennis Hallmark & John Vines
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Ricky Johnson, Josh Kennedy, Jake Kennedy
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Larry Presley, Sam Hood, Hunter Underwood
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer......................................... Perry Hand
Ushers ...................... Dale Dulaney & Britton Smith
Sunday Night
Opening Prayer ......................................Mike Ratliff
Closing Prayer................................. Robert Kingsley
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Prayer .............................................Grady McCaskill
Lead Singing.........................................Wesley Bass
Contact William Harris if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................... Bobby Joe & Brenda Lindley
...................................... Harold & Zan Roby
Prepare Lord’s Supper—June.........Diane Dickerson
& Carmen Perkins
Nursery.............Lavern Williams & Ainsley Millard
Pantry................................................................ Soup
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 5-23-18..............................................147
Sunday Classes, 5-27-18......................................147
Sunday A.M. Worship .........................................188
Sunday P.M. Worship..........................................128
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,781
Summer Series
Get ready for a summer class on “Geography & the Bible.” All Sunday morning
adult classes & high school class will meet in the auditorium starting with the new
quarter this Sunday, June 3.
Date Topic Person
3-Jun-18 Garden of Eden Rommie Dilworth
10-Jun-18 Bethlehem John Vines
17-Jun-18 Asia Minor Mike Childers
24-Jun-18 Macedonia Mark Hitt
1-Jul-18 Jordan River Roger Sanderson
8-Jul-18 Babylon Jeff Mansel
15-Jul-18 Canaan Mike Ratliff
22-Jul-18 Hebron Barry Kennedy
29-Jul-18 Island of Crete Michael Wilson
5-Aug-18 Garden of Gethsemane Wade Bryan
12-Aug-18 Mount Sinai Wesley Bass
19-Aug-18 Sea of Galilee Dennis Hallmark
26-Aug-18 Mars Hill Shawn Mounce