The Vineyard- August 25, 2013

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Matthew 28:16-20

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          Baptism

o   How does baptism identify us with the life of Christ?

o   Many people think of baptism as a type of wedding ceremony, a way that we make vows to be faithful to Christ.  How faithful have you been to the commitment you made at baptism?

-          Christ’s Commandments

o   Jesus said that becoming a disciple is a process that involves baptism, AND learning his commandments.  When you were baptized, did you make a commitment to learn and follow the commandments of Christ?

o   If you never followed through with learning and following the commandments of Christ, what can you do to rectify that? 

Pray that we will always remember our baptism, and the fact that we are now identified with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.        

Pray that we will be true disciples, and commit ourselves to learning and following the commandments of Christ.  

Prayer Requests- August 25, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests: Clark O’Banion, Halen Reeves, Helen Johnson, Dennis Dunn, Marie Cook, Eva Stewart, Gina Barnett, Michael Sutton, Vera Lee Johnson, Kim Harper, Dee Guy, Julia Glass, Clyde Dunn, Paula Whitlock, Ken Blackwell, Matt Dunn, Bill Goree; Iris Lee Martin, Donna Willis, Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Priscilla Ackaret, Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Grayson Bieber, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth,  Sharon Cook, Claire Cotton, Lynn Diboll, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Sylvia Johnson,  Darwin Jones, Cuqui Lott, Butch Manuel, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Sloan McInnis, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Bob Melder, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Bill Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Carter Poole, W. C. Pringle, Monica Sharpe, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, Bowe Bergdahl (P.O.W.), Horace Greene, Lance Ramsey, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Yvonne Bass, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Robert Brown, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois,Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Faye Reynolds,  Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Otis Thrasher, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling:

Deaths: The families of Bob Granville, Ethel Smith, Gordon Paul, Lois English, Lois Nessmith, Neil Edwards, Rita Lemley, Sherwin Ashworth

Unspoken Requests

Praise:  Kay Carruth was able to come home.   Clyde Dunn’s second surgery went very well.  Continue praying for his recovery, and for the other health challenges he is facing.  Carter Poole got a good report from the doctor.  Continue praying for his upcoming surgery as well. 

The Vineyard- August 18, 2013

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

 

Matthew 3.13-17

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          Jesus Identifies with Us

o   What does it mean to have a Savior who has experienced the same things we have?

o   What example does Jesus set for us in his own baptism?

-          The Trinity

o   The Trinity isn’t a word you find in the Bible, but it refers to the three persons of the Godhead: God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

o   What do you find each person of the Godhead doing during Jesus’ baptism?

o   How are they working together, despite having different roles?

Pray for that just as Jesus identifies with us, that we might be able to identify with others, and minister to them as Christ ministers to us.      

Consider the way that the three person of the Godhead work together to achieve one purpose.  Pray that your heart will be so unified with God, that you will work with God to achieve his desired will for your life. 

Prayer Requests- August 18, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests: Marie Cook, Eva Stewart, Gina Barnett, Carter Poole, Michael Sutton, Vera Lee Johnson, Kim Harper, Dee Guy, Julia Glass, Clyde Dunn, Paula Whitlock, Ken Blackwell, Matt Dunn, Bill Goree; Iris Lee Martin, Donna Willis, Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Priscilla Ackaret, Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Grayson Bieber, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth,  Sharon Cook, Claire Cotton, Lynn Diboll, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Sylvia Johnson,  Darwin Jones, Cuqui Lott, Butch Manuel, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Sloan McInnis, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Bob Melder, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Bill Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, W. C. Pringle, Monica Sharpe, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, Bowe Bergdahl (P.O.W.), Horace Greene, Lance Ramsey, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Yvonne Bass, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Robert Brown, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Bob Granville, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois,Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Faye Reynolds,  Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Ethel Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Otis Thrasher, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling:

Deaths: The families of Gordon Paul, Lois English, Lois Nessmith, Neil Edwards, Rita Lemley, Sherwin Ashworth, and Betty Faye Lambright

Unspoken Requests

Praise:  Clyde Dunn had successful surgery, continue to pray for his recovery and his surgery coming up on Wednesday.  Vera Lee Johnson was able to be back at worship with us after her hip surgery a few weeks ago.  Estelle Simmons, Kristen Snyder, Kimberly Snyder, Dawson Renfrow, Brent Anderson, Wynde Dauzat, Drew Babb, and Katie Bankston are all doing better. Bill Monroe and Kay Carruth are improved, but still in need of prayer.  Josh Dauzat & family made it home safely.      

The Vineyard- August 11, 2013

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Acts 12.1-24

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          James- Dying for Christ

o   Do you think you would have had the courage James had, to die for Christ?

o   James died physically, but is his life really over?

-          Peter- Living for Christ

o   If confronted with a situation like Peter, could you display the same amount of calm and assurance?

o   What do you think Peter had learned from Jesus, and from his past experiences? 

o   Peter is freed to live, but he continues to live not for himself, but for Christ.  What does that tell you about our allegiance, and our priorities?

-          Herod- Dying for Self

o   Like many rulers, Herod always sought his own glory.  When he died, what happened to his glory, his power, and his wealth?

Pray for those in our world today, who like James, will lose their life for the sake of Christ.    

Pray for those in our world like Peter, who through imprisonment and persecution continue to glorify God.    

Pray for those like Herod, who are living for themselves.  Pray that they, and that we ourselves, will recognize the wisdom in living and dying for God, rather than ourselves.   

Prayer Requests- August 11, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests: Gina Burnett, Drew Babb, Carter Poole, Steve Hayes, Wynde Dauzat, Kimberly Snyder, Michael Sutton, Dawson Renfrow, Brent Anderson, Vera Lee Johnson, Kim Harper, Dee Guy, Katie Bankston, Estelle Simmons, Julia Glass, Clyde Dunn, Kay Carruth, Paula Whitlock, Ken Blackwell, Bill Monroe, Matt Dunn, Bill Goree; Claire Cotton, Iris Lee Martin, Donna Willis, Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Priscilla Ackaret, Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Grayson Bieber, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth,  Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Sylvia Johnson,  Darwin Jones, Cuqui Lott, Butch Manuel, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Sloan McInnis, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Bob Melder, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, W. C. Pringle, Monica Sharpe, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, Bowe Bergdahl (P.O.W.), Horace Greene, Lance Ramsey, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Yvonne Bass, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Robert Brown, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Bob Granville, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois,Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Faye Reynolds,  Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Ethel Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Otis Thrasher, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Josh Dauzat & family

Deaths: The families of Lois English, Lois Nessmith, Neil Edwards, Rita Lemley, Sherwin Ashworth, Betty Faye Lambright, Cecil Griffith, Vernie Miller, and Wes Roberts

Unspoken Requests

Praise:  Josh Reynolds,  Michael Fuller,  and Cuqui Lott both had successful surgeries, continue to pray for their recovery.  Nick Bradford, Charles Gassiott, Carolyn Willis, and Avery Fuller are all doing better. Lisa Strother & family; Sylvia Johnson; Matt & Sarah Martin; and Mrs. Paul & family all made it home safely.    

The Vineyard- August 4, 2013

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Acts 11.1-30

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          Accurately Named?

o   Assuming that the name Christian means someone who follows Christ, is it accurate to call you a Christian?

-          A Working Title

o   Did you know that Christ is actually a title, and not a proper name?  It is the Greek word for “Messiah”, or “Anointed”.

o   That being the case, we are named not after Jesus’ name, but his function as Messiah, the one anointed to bring salvation.  In what ways do we see our following Christ as an occupation, rather than just a name we wear?  

-          Putting Others First

o   When the Christians of Antioch hear of an impending natural disaster, their first thought is how they might help others.  How were these Christ-followers imitating Christ with their attitude?

Pray that when someone refers to us as a Christian, it will be an accurate description of us as ones who follow Christ. 

Pray that we will see being a Christian not just as a name, but as a calling. 

Pray that we will put others first just as Jesus did.

Prayer Requests- August 4, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests: Nick Bradford, Dawson Renfrow, Michael Fuller, Brent Anderson, Vera Lee Johnson, Avery Fuller, Kim Harper, Dee Guy, Katie Bankston, Charles Gassiott, Carolyn Willis, Estelle Simmons, Julia Glass, Clyde Dunn, Kay Carruth, Paula Whitlock, Ken Blackwell, Bill Monroe, Matt Dunn, Bill Goree; Claire Cotton, Iris Lee Martin, Donna Willis, Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Priscilla Ackaret, Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Grayson Bieber, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth,  Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Sylvia Johnson,  Darwin Jones, Butch Manuel, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Sloan McInnis, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Bob Melder, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, W. C. Pringle, Monica Sharpe, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, Bowe Bergdahl (P.O.W.), Horace Greene, Lance Ramsey, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Yvonne Bass, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Robert Brown, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Bob Granville, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois,Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Faye Reynolds,  Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Ethel Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Otis Thrasher, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Sylvia Johnson; Lisa Strother & family; Matt & Sarah Martin; Mrs. Paul & family

Deaths: The families of Neil Edwards, Rita Lemley, Sherwin Ashworth, Betty Faye Lambright, Cecil Griffith, Vernie Miller, Wes Roberts, Dianna Miller, Gayle Gunter, C. J. Myers, and Janie Jenkins

Unspoken Requests

Praise:   Carter Poole, Nicole Johnson, Lucille Midkiff, Brett Michael Oliver, and Bob Peterson are all doing better.   Aaron & Jeremy Martin; Jenny & Callie Carruth; and Darwin & Mary Jones all made it home safely.