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Vol. 44 June 25, 2019 Number 24
What You Get When You Give UP
Neal Pollard
Jesus began teaching on the subject of eternal punishment in Capernaum (Mark 9).
Now, in Judea, He had handled the ever-difficult matter of marriage, divorce, and
remarriage, revealing His everlasting will on the matter (Mark 10:1-12). He followed it up
by teaching the narrow way to enter the kingdom (Mark10:1313-15), then encountered the
Rich Young Ruler to whom he gave a lofty challenge in order to be His disciple--a
challenge, in principle, applicable to all (Mark 10:17-27). That challenge was to keep riches
from hindering sacrificial, whole-hearted service to God.
Peter apparently listened closely. He was a fisherman, which may have meant he
was nowhere near the earning capacity of a rich, young ruler. He apparently lacked much
formal education (cf. Acts 4:13). He had been with Jesus from the beginning (Matt. 4). On
the heels of Christ's words about riches, Peter chimes in, "See, we have left all and followed
You" (Mark 10:28). "All" certainly would have meant occupation for Peter, though he had
ready access to boat and nets even after Jesus' resurrection (John 21:3). It would have meant
position in the community, though again no Simon Peter would have had the community
influence of a member of the Sanhedrin, a Herod, or any Roman citizen. It definitely would
have meant sacrificing comforts and ease, though that may have been limited for a man of
his station, too. Reviewing the further revelation of the New Testament, we are satisfied
that Peter gave up much more than the typical person would be willing to give. What did he
get in exchange for what he surrendered?
Jesus' answer is that anyone who sacrificed for Him would receive a "hundredfold
now...and in the age to come, eternal life" (Mark 10:30). Think about Peter for a moment.
Profane history says he was crucified as a martyr for Christ. Before that, he was beaten and
threatened repeatedly. Yet, en route to what was likely a violent death, he preached the first
and second recorded gospel sermons, penned words that helped the early church (1-2 Peter)
and is remembered even today as one of the greatest disciples of Christ to have ever lived.
From a secular viewpoint, Peter seems to have gotten the short end of things. Yet, Peter
came to understand that the reward of godly, spiritual living paid off every day. He had a
hope no secular, godless person could understand (1 Pet.1:3). He lists at least fourteen
different blessings accompanying salvation in just the first chapter of 1 Peter. At the end of
1 Peter, Peter says something that may be a bit autobiographical as well as admonishing. He
says, "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after
you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you" (1 Pet. 5:10).
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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 .............255-8136
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............. 10:15 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:15 a.m.
Singing or Devotional
Last Sunday of the Month
MID-WEEK
SERVICES
Wednesday Classes .....7:00 p.m.
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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Think about what you give up to be a Christian.
You yield lusts of the flesh that cannot satisfy the soul, a
pursuit of a world that will never return your affection, a
money-centered life that leaves a hole in the heart, and a
guilt of heart and spirit that nothing in the world can
expunge. You get salvation, forgiveness, peace, hope,
joy, fulfillment, purpose, fellowship, strength, wisdom,
and so much more in this life. Then you die and go to
heaven for eternity.
“He that findeth his life shall lose it:
and he that loseth his life for my sake
shall find it” (Mark 10:39).
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20s & 30s Age Fellowship
The 20s and 30s age
group are invited to a
fellowship this Saturday,
June 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the
multipurpose room. Please
sign the food list posted in
the foyer beside the tract rack if you plan to attend. See
Zac or Savannah Tucker for more information.
Visitation Team #4
Visitation Team #4 will meet this Sunday, June 23 in
Room 10 at noon after services. There will be NO meal.
Moving
The Wynne family will be moving
to Memphis this Friday, June 21.
Andrew will begin the Memphis
School of Preaching on Monday, June
23. We will be having a cake & ice
cream fellowship this Wednesday,
June 19 after Bible study in the multipurpose room.
Everyone is invited to stay. We will surely miss
Andrew, Nicole, Maci, Lela & Chelsea, but wish them
Godspeed in their new endeavor! (Cake & ice cream
will be provided.)
**Josh Kennedy will also be moving to
Memphis this Friday to begin the Memphis School of
Preaching on Monday, June 23. We wish him the best
in his studies, as well.
We are sure that that these two young men will
be an asset to the cause of Christ and that much seed
will be planted in their efforts.
Placed Membership
Paul & Lori Blansett made known their desire
Sunday to be recognized as members of the East Main
congregation and work under the oversight of our
elders. Paul and Lori have two children, Olivia &
Cooper. Their mailing address is P. O. Box 73,
Mooreville, MS 38857. Their physical address is 140
Titus Cove, Mooreville. Paul’s phone: 416-4799.
Lori’s phone: 416-1250. Please be sure to welcome
them into the East Main family.
New Addresses
Lee & Heather DuBois and Sarah Phillips have
moved. Please make a note of their new addresses:
Lee & Heather Dubois
P. O. Box 145 (160 Titus Cove)
Mooreville, MS 38857
Sarah Phillips
2012 Springfield Dr.
Belden, MS 38826
John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams is stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC
July 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Proverbs 1-4
2
Proverbs 5-9
3
Proverbs 10-13
4
Proverbs 14-17
5
Clinton & Kassi
Kingsley
Michael &
Christine Wilson
Proverbs 18-21
6
Betty Long
Proverbs 22-24
7
Logan Lyle
Proverbs 25-27
8
Proverbs 28-29
9
Proverbs 30-31
10
Natalie Mansel
Amy Voyles
Eccl. 1-6
11
Barry Kennedy
Jennifer Ray
Ladies’ fellowship
@ 6 pm
Eccl. 7-12
12
Andrew &
Nicole Wynne
Song of
Solomon 1-4
13
Wade Bryan
Song of
Solomon 5-8
14
Isaiah 1-4
15
Hallie Donald
Isaiah 5-8
16
Dolline &
Waymon Gibson
Isaiah 9-12
17
Kannon Smith
Isaiah 13-16
18
Susan Willis
Isaiah 17-20
19
Casey Gullett
Isaiah 21-23
20
Derik & Staci
Rushing
Isaiah 24-27
21
Nursing Home
Singing
Area Youth
Meeting @ Zion’s
Rest
Isaiah 28-30
22
Katy Beth
Voyles
Isaiah 31-35
23
Steve Kelly
Mary Morgan
Lyle
Tracy Lyle
Isaiah 36-39
24
Drew Baldwyn
Britton Smith
Isaiah 40-41
25
Isaiah 42-43
26
Jason & Amanda
Dickinson
Isaiah 44-45
27
Judy Bates
Eric & Glenda
Barnette
Jr. & Sr. Youth
Activity
Isaiah 46-48
28
Dennis & Debbie
Hallmark
Katie Bates’ Baby
“Girl” Shower
Family Fellowship
Visitation Team
#4
Isaiah 49-51
29
Isaiah 52-57
30
Kelly Thompson
Isaiah 58-62
31
Rodney & Amy
Voyles
Isaiah 63-66
MAYWOOD CHRISTIAN CAMP – JULY 14th
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Daily Bible Reading
June 26........................................................ Psalms 119
June 27.................................................Psalms 120-130
June 28.................................................Psalms 131-138
June 29.................................................Psalms 139-144
June 30.................................................Psalms 145-150
July 1 ........................................................Proverbs 1-4
July 2 ........................................................Proverbs 5-9
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Clinton Kingsley (June 26),
Carol Cross (June 28), Lisa Lindsey (June
28), Joe Paul Perkins (June 30).
Anniversaries: None this week.
Our Sick
Mary Lou Walden has a broken collar bone. A
swing fell with Pat Putt Monday. She will see an
orthopedic doctor Thursday about her leg. Evelyn
Willis is at the Meadows for therapy. Jean Mounce
continues at UAB. Jill Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother,
continues at Sanctuary Hospice. Tracy Lyle’s dad,
James Nichols, is the Baldwyn Nursing Facility.
Molly Rowland, a member at Booneville, was in a
serious car accident Saturday.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney,
Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary Jordan,
Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Bill Goff, Tommy
Goff, Sheba Tuggers, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish,
Carol Nichols, Caroline Willis, Jerry Smith, Mitch
Maclean, Lee Graham, Randy Groover, Penny Lane
Geno, Don Blackwell, Mary Starz, Chiquita Allen,
Heather Williams, Aspen White
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley
McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris
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Think about what you give up to be a Christian. You
yield lusts of the flesh that cannot satisfy the soul, a pursuit
of a world that will never return your affection, a money-
centered life that leaves a hole in the heart, and a guilt of
heart and spirit that nothing in the world can expunge. You
get salvation, forgiveness, peace, hope, joy, fulfillment,
purpose, fellowship, strength, wisdom, and so much more
in this life. Then you die and go to heaven for eternity.
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he
that loseth his life for my sake shall find it”
(Mark 10:39).
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Laverne Raper in the
loss of her sister-in-law, Wanda Fay Richey, last
week. Funeral services were held June 22 at Pegues.
Family Fellowship
Our next family fellowship will be held this Sunday,
June 30 from 8:15-8:45 a.m. in the multipurpose room
before worship services. Everyone is invited to come
and enjoy a brief period of Christian fellowship.
Thank You Notes
Dear East Main family,
We cannot express our gratitude for having had the
opportunity to get to know all of you and place
membership here! Each of you have impacted our lives
tremendously and we can never repay the constant love
& support you’ve provided all 5 of us! We will miss
you terribly and covet your prayers during this new
chapter of our lives at MSOP! In Christian love,
The 5 Wynnes
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Thank you for helping me celebrate this achievement
in my life. Thank you for the gift of the nice Bible but
most of all for your encouragement & example
throughout the years. Please continue to keep me in
your prayers as I begin this new chapter in life.
Tyler Barnette
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Dear East Main family,
Thank you all so much for the beautiful flowers sent
to my Mother’s funeral. Also, thank you so much for
your continued prayers throughout her sickness. Please
continue to keep us in your prayers. Love,
The Gregory family
Community Outreach Item:
Dryer Sheets

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Summer Series
Our summer series class on Sunday mornings during the Bible class hour is going very
well. All the adult classes and the 9th
-12th
grade class are meeting in the auditorium through
Sunday, August 25. This year’s topic is “What does the Bible say about _____?” Below is
a list of topics. (The college class will continue to meet upstairs during the summer.)
Date Topic Teacher
30-Jun-19 Blood Mark Hitt
7-Jul-19 Death Rommie Dilworth
14-Jul-19 Monuments Dennis Hallmark
21-Jul-19 Demons Barry Kennedy
28-Jul-19 Animals Jeff Mansel
4-Aug-19 #7 Wade Bryan
11-Aug-19 Mountains Michael Wilson
18-Aug-19 Money Roger Sanderson
25-Aug-19 Trees Wesley Bass
Men to Serve Sunday, June 30, 2019 a.m.
Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark
Bible Reading......................................Jacob Bradley
Opening Prayer ......................................Mike Ratliff
Lord’s Supper
Tim Davis & Greg Hughes
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Britton Smith, John Mounce, Aaron Willis
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Chase Stanford, Scott Childers, Chad Willis
Lead Singing....................................James Simmons
Closing Prayer............................. Bobby Joe Lindley
Ushers .....................Jason Dickinson & Lee DuBois
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ................................... Dale Dulaney
Closing Prayer................................ Clinton Kingsley
Lead Singing..................................... Hugh Scribner
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Prayer...................................................Larry Presley
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact William Harris (416-8149) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters .................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
..............................Roger & Lynn Sanderson
Prepare Lord’s Supper—June.........................Jimmy
& Brenda Spearman
Nursery.................Debbie Hallmark & Amy Hughes
Pantry................................................................ Soup
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-19-19..............................................153
Sunday 1st
Worship, 6-23-19 ...............................197
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................200
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................189
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,672