Wood-Yancey Wedding

Together with their parents,

Amanda Rose Wood 

&

Reginald Dean Yancey II

would be honored for you to witness 

the joining of their two families

through the bonds of matrimony.

Your presence is requested 

on Saturday, the first of March

Two thousand and fourteen 

at half past four in the afternoon.

Southern Forest Heritage Museum

77 Long Leaf Rd.

Long Leaf, LA 71448

reception to follow

The Vineyard- February 23, 2014

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

Philippians 2:12-30

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

Read the passage. 

-          “Shine like lights”

o   Paul instructs the Philippians to “shine like lights” in the dark world around them.  Where do you see darkness in the world?  What could you do to shine the light of Christ into that darkness?

-          Emptying Ourselves

o   Christ emptied himself, not of the form of God, but of the privileges, glory, and honor that comes with being God, all so he could redeem us on the cross.  Paul also expresses his willingness to be emptied out as a drink offering.  For Paul this meant surrendering his very life for the cause of the gospel.  What would it mean for you?

-          Caring for Others

o   Paul says that no one shares his concern for the Philippians like Timothy.  Do you have a reputation for caring about others and their needs?

o   Epaphroditus risked his very life so that he could get to Paul with much-needed aid.  Would you risk your life, just to help someone else?

Pray that we will have the same mind in ourselves, that Christ Jesus had when he emptied himself for our benefit.    

Prayer Request List- February 23, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Vanessa Ellington, Robert Rich, Colton Chandler, and Riley Odom are all doing better.  Mary Jones made it home safely.    

Recent Requests: Anna Thibadoux, Dottie Hagan, Carl Holloway, Walter Beard, Carl Chellette, Bob Peterson, Lisa Johnson, Mascel Keith, Dale Cloud, Payton Conway, Julie Wright, Aunt Charlene Babb, Robbie Bruner, Paul Bailey, Darlene Holt, Eric Sipco, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Brody Carraway

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Velma Hayes, James Johnson, Darwin Jones, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Estelle Simmons, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Leah Johnson, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Lupita Sierra, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; James Chandler; Bo Johnson & Linda Sipco

Deaths: The families of Edwin Matthews, Paul Barron; Shelli Welch; Harold Robinson, Debbie Nolan, Pete Stewart, Steve Hayes, Robbie Taylor

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- February 16, 2014

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

Philippians 2:1-11

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

Read the passage. 

-          Symphony

o   The church should work together like a symphony with many different musicians, but one conductor.  In your faith, have you been living life as a soloist, taking your cue from your own wants and needs?  Or, have you been seeking the guidance of our conductor, the Holy Spirit?

-          Emptying Ourselves

o   Christ emptied himself, not of the form of God, but of the privileges, glory, and honor that comes with being God.  From the manger to the cross, Christ lived as a slave to the needs of others.  What comes to mind when you read that we are to have the “mind of Christ”, and become slaves living for others?

-          Glorying in God

o   According to the passage, who was it that actually glorified Christ?

o   Do you seek to glorify yourself, or do you seek to find glory in serving God?

Pray that we can work together with the same mind, and the same love. 

Ask God to help you empty yourself, so that you can be filled with the Holy Spirit.    

Prayer Requests- February 16, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Georgia Stanley had successful surgery.  Lisa Johnson has improved after some initial complications following her surgery.  Julie Wright has had two successful surgeries on her wrist and is healing nicely.  Neiko Bradford made it home safely.  Payton Conway had successful surgery on one of his eyes.  Carl Holloway, Charles Peters, Delissa Davis, and W. C. Pringle are all doing better. 

Recent Requests: Estelle Simmons, Colton Chandler, Vanessa Ellington, Carl Chellette, Bob Peterson, Lisa Johnson, Mascel Keith, Robert Rich, Dale Cloud, Payton Conway, Julie Wright, Carol Pfile, Aunt Charlene Babb, Robbie Bruner, Riley Odom, Paul Bailey, James Johnson, Darlene Holt, Eric Sipco, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Brody Carraway

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Velma Hayes, Darwin Jones, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Leah Johnson, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Lupita Sierra, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; Mary Jones; James Chandler

Deaths: The families of Paul Barron; Shelli Welch; Harold Robinson, Debbie Nolan, Pete Stewart, Steve Hayes, Robbie Taylor, Tyrone Doyle, Bryson Johnson, Vera Hendrix

Unspoken Requests

Wednesday Night Activities Cancelled

All activities for this evening have been cancelled due to weather conditions.  Though we won't be gathering as a family this evening, you could make good use of the devotional guide and prayer request list from Sunday's bulletin.  See you Sunday!

The Vineyard- February 9, 2014

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

Philippians 1:18b-30

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

Read the passage. 

-          Martyrdom

o   The word martyr is actually the Greek word for “witness”.  Early Christians who were killed for their faith were called martyrs no so much because they had died for Christ, but because they had lived for him even in the faith of death.  Would it be fair to call you a martyr for Christ?

-          Gaining Christ

o   Paul says that “to live is Christ, to die is gain.”  It is a remarkable statement of faith.  It is also challenging because gaining Christ at death, only happens if we have lived for him.  Have you lived for Christ?     

-          Standing Firm

o   Paul encourages the church to “stand firm” in the face of persecution.  Do you think it is easier to stand firm alone, or together? 

o   If the world was going after people who resembled Christ, would it persecute you?

Pray that we can live lives, individually and as a church, that are a witness to who Christ is. 

Pray that in the face of opposition to the gospel, we will stand firm together.

Prayer Requests- February 9, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Julie Wright has had two successful surgeries on her wrist and is healing nicely.  Neiko Bradford made it home safely.  Payton Conway had successful surgery on one of his eyes.  Carl Holloway was able to come home from the hospital.  Carl Holloway, Charles Peters, Delissa Davis, and W. C. Pringle are all doing better. 

Recent Requests: Estelle Simmons, Colton Chandler, Vanessa Ellington, Carl Chellette, Bob Peterson, Lisa Johnson, Mascel Keith, Robert Rich, Dale Cloud, Payton Conway, Julie Wright, Carol Pfile, Aunt Charlene Babb, Robbie Bruner, Riley Odom, Paul Bailey, James Johnson, Darlene Holt, Eric Sipco, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Brody Carraway, Georgia Stanley

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Velma Hayes, Darwin Jones, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Lupita Sierra, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; Mary Jones; James Chandler

Deaths: The families of Shelli Welch; Harold Robinson, Debbie Nolan, Pete Stewart, Steve Hayes, Robbie Taylor, Tyrone Doyle, Bryson Johnson, Vera Hendrix, Beverly Tyler, Charlotte Wilson, Frank Ganson, Tyler Wood

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- February 2, 2014

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

Philippians 1:1-18a

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

Read the passage. 

-          God

o   We learn that God is the source, the only source, of our grace and peace.  Do you truly have peace in your life?  If not, could it be that you aren’t fully relying on God’s grace?

o   We also learn that God starts what he finishes.  Are you resting secure in the promise that God will complete the work that he has begun in us?

-          Ourselves

o   Paul and Timothy are “slaves” of Christ Jesus.  Do you think of yourself as a slave of Christ?  Why do you think we are uncomfortable speaking of ourselves in that way?

o   Paul shows a remarkable ability to find comfort in the “big picture”.  Do you struggle with getting too absorbed in your own sufferings?  How does the big picture of the gospel help us look past our own pain?

-          The Church

o   Paul paints the picture of a church in Philippi that is thriving, and yet has room for improvement.  How can you help our church abound in love?

Praise God, the source of our grace and peace through Christ. 

Ask God to make us slaves of Christ, and the gospel.  

Prayer Requests- February 2, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Philip Orr, Willie Verette, George Johnson, and Avery Shockley are all doing better.   Luther Paul is doing better, but still having to travel to Shreveport regularly for doctor visits.  Ruby Lott got a good report from her doctor, and has been able to begin using a walker around her home. 

Recent Requests: Robert Rich, Delissa Davis, Dale Cloud, Payton Conway, Julie Wright, Carol Pfile, Aunt Charlene Babb, Robbie Bruner, Riley Odom, Paul Bailey, James Johnson, Darlene Holt, Eric Sipco, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Brody Carraway, Georgia Stanley,

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Velma Hayes, Darwin Jones, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, W. C. Pringle, Erica Gillette Stewart Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Shirley Cameron, Kennette Campbell, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Lupita Sierra, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Danny Thompson, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling: Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; Neiko Bradford; Mary Jones

Deaths: The families of Steve Hayes, Robbie Taylor, Tyrone Doyle, Bryson Johnson, Vera Hendrix, Beverly Tyler, Charlotte Wilson, Frank Ganson, Tyler Wood

Unspoken Requests