Bulletin 7-23-19

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Vol. 44 July 23, 2019 Number 28
DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED
Barry Kennedy
Many, if not most, have travelled at one point in their lives. We travel for
vacations, work, athletics, and a host of many other reasons as well. Sometimes the
trip itself is one of the most enjoyable parts of all; however, there are those other
times when we cannot wait to reach our destination. These are the trips where the
child is in the back seat saying, “Are we there ye?” Of course, almost everyone
would have to agree that after a long trip there is nothing like the feeling of
knowing our “DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED.” Of course, we all should be
striving to confirm that our destination is Heaven. Imagine leaving home to go on
a vacation and never consulting a map, or even considering any directions as to
where you are going. That would not seem very intelligent, not to mention the
odds are that the only destination that would be confirmed is LOST. Sadly, lost is
the destination that Jesus said the majority of mankind would reach. “Enter ye in at
the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to
destruction, and many there be (Emph mine BK) which go in thereat: Because strait
is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that
find it” (Matthew 7:13, 14). Is there a way for the child of God to know that his
DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED?
Yes, if we will TRUST God. We place our trust in so many things without
really having a reason. We trust our water is pure, our food is safe, our insurance
will pay, and that our government is on our side. Wow! To put this in writing even
shocks the author. What is the point? People want to trust in some things to the
point that there is not a lot of research done concerning trustworthiness. Yet some
of these same trusting people cannot bring themselves to “TRUST God.” All
throughout the Bible, beginning in the very first book Genesis, God set forth the
“IF THEN” policy. Adam if you eat of the tree of knowledge, then you will die
(Genesis 2:17). This principle is not only used to emphasize the negative, or
condemnation aspect, but also the blessing of faithfulness as well.
Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye
obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you
this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD
your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go
after other gods, which ye have not known (Deuteronomy 11:26-28).
This is still true under the New Testament law as well. “If we say that we have
fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if
we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another,
and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:6, 7).
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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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“If” sets forth the conditional aspect of the scripture.
Confidence comes from the trust that God will do
as He has promised. Can we really trust in God?
“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie
(Emph. Mine BK), promised before the world
began;” (Titus 1:2). Paul wrote to give hope that
Titus’s DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED.
Some may confuse this idea by thinking
this is Calvinism, i.e. “once saved, always saved.”
To understand this better it helps to consider
Paul’s letter to the Romans. “For we are saved by
hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a
man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope
for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for
it” (Romans 8:24, 25). Our destination is to be
Heaven, but we cannot see Heaven on this side of
eternity. However, we can have hope of Heaven
through faith. “Now faith is the substance of things
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
(Hebrews 11:1). Salvation is clearly conditional
(Galatians 5:4; 6:7, 8). Therefore, confirmation of
our destination is also conditional. Peter told the
Jew’s in Jerusalem,“Save yourselves from this
untoward generation” (Acts 2:40). Peter exhorted
them to act upon the knowledge that they were
given and change their destination from Hell’s
torment to Heaven’s paradise.
God has done so much to confirm His desire
for man’s destiny (John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2
Peter 3:9). Have we grown too accustomed to
hearing about the cross that we fail to actually see
what/Who has been sacrificed for our lives. Jesus is
the “Good Shepherd” who gave HIS life for the
sheep (John 10:11). Truly understanding this fact
will take away any of the doubts that Satan will try
to sow in our hearts. It is a fearful thing to not
know where one is going, or to know that he is
going to a place of punishment. God does not want
His people living in fear. On the contrary, He
expects man to have a sound mind (2 Timothy
1:7). That sound mind comes from knowing our
“DESTINATION IS CONFIRMED.” Is yours?
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Community Outreach
Program
The Community Outreach plans to
meet on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room to get the
backpacks filled with school supplies to
deliver to area schools. Thanks to
everyone who brought school supplies to
the building for this.
Baptisms
Last week at Maywood Christian Camp, Aaryn
Vines & Asher Bass were baptized into Christ. Be
sure to congratulate these two young men on their
desire to live pleasing to God. Aaryn is the grandson
of Grady & Debbie Vines, and Asher is the son of
Wesley and Raleigh Bass.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jon & Ainsley
Millard in the birth of their daughter,
Nola Adamaris, on July 18. She weighed
7.1 lbs. and was 19” long. Malachi is
her proud big brother.
We also congratulate Rob & Brandy
Cross in the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Ann, on
July 13. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20” long.
Mike & Carol Cross are the proud grandparents.
Baby “Girl” Shower
A baby “girl” shower will be held in
honor of Katie Bates this Sunday,
July 28 “come & go” from 1:30-3:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room. Katie
has registered baby Adaline at
Amazon, Walmart, & Silly Simpson.
Family 1st
Fellowship
The monthly Family 1st
Fellowship will be held
this Sunday, July 28 from 8:15-8:45 a.m. in the
multipurpose room before worship services.
Everyone is invited to come and get to know your
church family better.
John Duke stationed in Long Beach, MS
Caleb Williams stationed in Quantico, VA
Rob Cross & family stationed in South Korea

3. Daily Bible Reading
July 24...........................................................Isaiah 40-41
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
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Drew Baldwyn (July 24), Britton
Smith (July 24), Judy Bates (July 27), Kelly
Thompson (July 30). Anniversaries: Jason &
Amanda Dickinson (July 26), Eric & Glenda
Barnette (July 27), Joe & Tammy Minor (July 27),
Dennis & Debbie Hallmark (July 28).
*Last week, I forgot to list Harry Cowan (July 23).
Our Sick
Jean Mounce is back at UAB. She hopes to come
home Wed. or Thurs. Hannon Ray will have rotator
cuff surgery Tues. Tony Black, Glenda Barnette’s
uncle, is in the hospital in Jackson after a stroke. Anita
Stanford, Felicia Stanford’s mother, will see the
cardiologist Wed. Annie Martin is home from the
hospital. Evelyn Willis continues therapy at the
Meadows. Please do not visit until after 3 p.m. Jill
Rice, Debbie Vines’ mother, continues at Sanctuary
Hospice. Tracy Lyle’s dad, James Nichols, continues
at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. Ann Letteri, Sandra
Simmons’ sister, is on home hospice. Continue to
remember Mary Lou Walden, Pat Putt & Harry
Cowan who are home recovering.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Steve Kelly, Donny
Dulaney, Adam McCurley, Linda McCurley, Mary
Jordan, Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Bill Goff,
Tommy Goff, Leroy Brown, Jadon Parish, Carol
Nichols, Jerry Smith, Mitch Maclean, Lee Graham,
Randy Groover, Penny Lane Geno, Don Blackwell,
Mary Starz, Chiquita Allen, Heather Williams, Aspen
White, Ezra Golman.
Nursing Homes
Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy,
Mary Southern, Veona Harris
Thank You Notes
My deepest appreciation and thanks to each of you
for your prayers and all the good deeds you have
shown me during my recent fall. You are the greatest.
I love you all. Mary Lou Walden
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Dear friends
We just wanted to convey how much we appreciate
all you did for us during the death of our Dad. Your
visits meant so much because you took time out of
your schedules. The food was very helpful and took
some burden off us throughout this difficult time.
Most of all your love and prayers have made the
biggest impact on our family and we are sincerely
grateful to all of you! We love you all!
Stephanie Baldwyn & Tammy Minor
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Thanks so much to everyone for the calls, cards,
visits, treats & “Dr. Pepper.” Pat Putt
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I appreciate all the cards, phone calls and
everything done on my behalf while I was sick.
Thank you most of all for the prayers. I was
pronounced cancer free last week! That lets me know
that prayers are still working. Caroline Willis
ALL YOUTH & their parents
are invited to a
“Back to School Bash”
this Saturday, July 27
from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
at Tombigbee State Park
under the BIG pavilion.
Cost is $4 a carload!
Bring your lawn chairs!!
Lots of fun activities planned!
Please sign the food list & the count sheet in
the foyer beside the tract rack ASAP!

4. Summer Series
Our summer series class on Sunday mornings during the Bible class hour continues to go
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 remaining topics. (The college class will continue to meet upstairs during the summer.)
Date Topic Teacher
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, July 28, 2019 a.m.
Announcements..................................... Wade Bryan
Bible Reading.......................................Britton Smith
Opening Prayer ..............................Dennis Hallmark
Lord’s Supper
Michael Wilson & Dale Dulaney
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Joe Minor, Ricky Johnson, Sam Hood
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Greg Lyle, Greg Hughes, Hunter Underwood
Lead Singing......................................Hugh Scribner
Closing Prayer.....................................Mike Childers
Ushers .........................Ricky Lindsey & Larry Long
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer .......................................Jeff Mansel
Closing Prayer...................................Chase Stanford
Lead Singing........................................ Kent Nichols
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Prayer..........................................Bobby Joe Lindley
Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes
Contact Jimmy Spearman (610-0706) if unable to serve.
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Greeters ..................................Dean & Kristie Webb
................................William & Marla Harris
Prepare Lord’s Supper—July...............Kristie Webb
& Evelyn Willis
Nursery.................................Tammy & Sarah Minor
Pantry.................................................... Canned fruit
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-17-19................................................91
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-21-19 ...............................188
Sunday Bible Class ..............................................185
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................193
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,476