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Vol. 43 July 3, 2018 Number 26
Where Do I Stand?
By Barry Kennedy
In The Mask Behind the Mask, biographer Peter Evans says that actor Peter
Sellers played so many roles he sometimes was not sure of his own identity.
Approached once by a fan who asked him, "Are you Peter Sellers?" Sellers answered
briskly, "Not today," and walked on (Today in the Word, July 24, 1993). Not unlike
Mr. Sellers, we too may find ourselves wondering who we are and where we stand.
Everyone wants to be needed, to feel useful, and especially to understand where we
stand. We all know how difficult it is to have that feeling of not knowing where we
stand with someone. Do they like us, are they truly our friends, or can we trust them?
Knowing how difficult it is, not knowing where we stand with one another, it is even
more detrimental not knowing where we stand with God.
1 John 2 gives a great commentary on how we can know where we stand with
God, as well as with our fellow man. “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we
keep his commandments” (1John 2:3). John wrote to encourage Christians not to sin.
Notice the tender expression John uses to address the audience of this encouraging
epistle;
“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any
man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And
he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of
the whole world” (1 John 2:1, 2).
Some have said that John was directing this epistle to those whom he converted, but
the message is truly universal. That is fitting, considering John is the author of love.
John had more to say to the church than simply “SIN NOT.” He went on to
explain that if (or more accurately when) we sin we have an advocate with the Father,
Jesus the Christ. He then states that our advocate is “righteous.” Imagine that, a
righteous defense attorney, one in who we can confidently trust. He is not out to get
our money, make a name for Himself, nor use underhanded tactics to win His case.
We all stand in need of a good defense according to Romans 3:23. The question is,
“Where do we stand with the only advocate that can help us?”
John continued his letter stating that they/we can know where we stand. All we
have to do is keep His commandments (1 John 2:3). It is true that some claim to know
Jesus, but they do not do what His word has said. John said when one does this it
makes him a liar (1 John 2:4). Knowing where we stand with God is all about love.
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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 .............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
Worship....................... 9:00 a.m.
Bible Classes............. 10:10 a.m.
Worship..................... 11:00 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)

2. Community Outreach
Item: Diapers
Baby wipes
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That may seem to be contradictory to what we have
already said, how that we know Him if we keep His
commandments. You see keeping God’s
commandments is impossible without love. “If ye love
me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Did you
notice who wrote this verse? Yes, the apostle John.
Therefore, you and I must walk in the light of God’s
word, keeping His commandments. The result is that
we confidently know where we stand with God (1
John 1:7; 2:6).
John also delivered God’s plan for knowing
where we ought to stand with our fellow man.
“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his
brother, is in darkness even until now. He that
loveth his brother abideth in the light, and
there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness,
and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not
whither he goeth, because that darkness hath
blinded his eyes” (1 John 2:9-11).
How can we be Christ—like and hate anyone? Christ
tasted “death for every man” (Hebrews 2:9). Jesus
shows the love of God to you and me by taking our
death upon Himself, even while we were yet sinners
(Romans 5:8).
We all want to know where we stand. If that is
true, God is saying that He has given everything that
we need for us to make sure we know where we stand
(2 Peter1:3). Are we accessing that knowledge
through His word (2Timothy 3:16, 17)? If not, we
cannot be complete, nor can we know WHERE WE
STAND.
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Summer Outreach Project
We need your help in filling 100
backpacks with school supplies for
local schools. We will plan to collect
supplies until July 20th
!!!! All of the
tabs have been taken!!! Thank you
so much. Please put your items in
Room 12 once purchased. If you
have any other questions, please ask Kristie Webb or
Renee Childers.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Betty Kingsley in the
loss of her sister, Ruby Turner, on June 27. Funeral
services were held at Lee Memorial in Verona June 30
Sr. Adult Fellowship
The Sr. Adult Fellowship will NOT be held this
month due to the holiday. It’ll pick back up in August.
Visitation Team #2
Visitation Team #2, Ricky Lindsey’s team, will meet
this Sunday, July 8 in Room 10 immediately following
services to hand in cards and get new ones.
Maywood Christian Camp
Our week at Maywood Christian Camp is only 2
weeks away, July 15-21. Jeff Goff says there are only a
few spots left! Go online today and secure your spot if
you haven’t already done so!
maywoodchristiancamp.com
Vacation Bible School
The Fraley’s Chapel congregation in Corinth is
hosting Vacation Bible School this Saturday, July 7 from
9:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. on the theme “3 Kings: King
Herod: The King Who Followed Himself, King
Rehoboam: The King Who Followed His Friends, &
King Josiah: The King Who Followed God.” There will
be classes for ages preschool--high school. Lunch and
snacks will be provided!
Polishing the Pulpit
The elders have agreed to pay the registration fees for
anyone at East Main wishing to attend Polishing the
Pulpit in Sevierville, TN August 17-23.
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.

3. Daily Bible Reading
July 4.................................................Proverbs 14-17
July 5.................................................Proverbs 18-21
July 6.................................................Proverbs 22-24
July 7.................................................Proverbs 25-27
July 8.................................................Proverbs 28-29
July 9.................................................Proverbs 30-31
July 10..............................................Ecclesiastes 1-6
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Betty Long (July 6), Logan Lyle
(July 7), Natalie Mansel (July 10), Amy
Voyles (July 10). Anniversaries: Clinton &
Kassi Kingsley (July 5).
Our Sick
Clara Simmons was taken to NMMC Sunday
after falling. She is back at The Meadows now in
Fulton resting. Mark Gilliland’s stepfather, Leroy
Brown, has viral meningitis and has lost his sight in
both eyes. Paul Funderburk, LuAnne’s husband,
underwent gall bladder surgery Monday morning at
NMMC. Nathan Hale is in the UAB Hospital
undergoing treatment for his Multiple Sclerosis.
Bob Smith is in NMMC having tests.
On-Going Illnesses
Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Adam McCurley,
Bretta Robinson, Mary Jordan, Donny Dulaney,
James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda Bryan,
Mitch Maclean, Jadon Parish, James Nichols, Betty
Harrell, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory, Derrick
Coble, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey, Mike Scott,
Tracey Wilburn, Sammy Carson
Nursing Homes/Assisted
Living
Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Hilda
Roberts, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona
Harris
Elders/Deacons Meeting
The elders and deacons will have a brief meeting
after services this Sunday, July 8 in the multipurpose
room.
Thank You Notes
East Main family,
Thank you for all the care & concern you have
shown me during my mom’s illness. Please continue
to remember her in your prayers as she continues
treatments. We appreciate all the texts, phone calls,
visits & prayers. In Christian love,
Courtney Vines
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Dear East Main Church of Christ,
As many of you know, my father passed away last
Sunday. Dillard and I would like to thank you all for
your kind words and prayers during this difficult time.
As we take this day by day, it is of great comfort to
know that so many sympathized and cared over the
loss of my dad, somebody who will always be dear to
me. We are so grateful to be part of a wonderful
church family, full of some of the best people we
know. In Christian love,
Trish & Dillard Scribner
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Thank you so much for supporting our first youth
rally. It’s our prayer that this will become an annual
event. You helped make it a success and we’re very
grateful. May God continue to bless you richly!
Skyline Church of Christ, Tupelo
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Faith Haven gratefully acknowledges the gift of
fidget spinners, toys, and overnight bags from East
Main Church of Christ’s Community Outreach
Program. Through your generosity we are able to
serve this community more effectively.
Area Youth Meeting
The Area Wide Youth
Meeting will be held this
Sunday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Zion’s Rest congregation
in Marietta. The bus will
leave the building at 5:45
p.m. We encourage our
young people to come and enjoy this time of
fellowship with other youth from area congregations.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, July 8, 2018 a.m.
Announcements................................. William Harris
Bible Reading.................................. Joshua Kennedy
Opening Prayer ......................................Mike Ratliff
Lord’s Supper
Roger Sanderson & Terry Kingsley
Serve Congregation, East Side:
Scott Childers, Tanner Hitt, Stuart Childers
Serve Congregation, West Side:
Tim Davis, Will Davis, Zac Tucker
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer................................. Robert Kingsley
Ushers ......................Dale Dulaney & Robert Parker
Please meet in the library by 8:50 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
Opening Prayer ....................................... Perry Hand
Closing Prayer........................................ Lee DuBois
Lead Singing....................................Michael Wilson
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Prayer ..........................................Hunter Underwood
Lead Singing................................... Joshua Kennedy
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 ............................... Shawn & Jean Mounce
...................................Ricky & Lisa Lindsey
Prepare Lord’s Supper—July....................... Chevela
Underwood
Nursery............................. Tracy Lyle & Logan Lyle
Pantry.................................................................Jelly
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 6-27-18..............................................161
Sunday Bible Class, 7-1-18..................................205
Sunday 1st
Worship..............................................221
Sunday 2nd
Worship.............................................187
Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$8,370
Summer Series
Our Summer Series entitled “Geography & the Bible” continues to go well!
All Sunday morning adult classes & the high school class are meeting in the
auditorium for the summer quarter. Don’t miss out!
Date Topic Person
8-Jul-18 Babylon Jeff Mansel
15-Jul-18 Canaan Mike Ratliff
22-Jul-18 Island of Crete Michael Wilson
29-Jul-18 Hebron Barry Kennedy
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