The Vineyard- April 20, 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

I Corinthians 15:1-11

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

Read the passage. 

-          What did you receive?

o   The gospel Paul preached was not his own, but the one he had received.  The truth about Jesus is that he died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.  Is this truth at the core of your faith? 

-          You received grace

o   Paul had done awful things, even to God’s church, and yet because of God’s grace he was not only saved, but given a role to play in God’s plan.  Do you see your salvation as a demonstration of God’s grace?  Do you trust that God’s grace can overcome the sins in your life, no matter how horrible?

-          You responded in grace

o   Paul’s response to God’s grace was to work hard, but that response was only possible because of…God’s grace.  Do you try to respond to God’s grace with your own power, or do you trust in God’s grace even to help you respond?

Pray that our faith might rest on the bedrock of the gospel. 

Pray that just as we receive God’s grace, that we will also be empowered by God’s grace to respond with faithful lives.      

Prayer Requests- April 20, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Sheila Cline got a good report back from her tests, showing no new problems.  Bo Johnson and Linda Sipco made it home safely.  Garret Ware is doing better.  It was great to have Ms. Sylvia with us on Easter Sunday!     

Recent Requests: Haley Anderson, Ed Grantham, Doris Polk, Rob Johnson, Chris Griffin, George Johnson, Dustin Lacaze, Neiko Bradford, Halyn Smith, Andrew Juneau, Wayne Cook, Dennis Sharpe, Chelse Martin, Anna Thibadoux, Walter Beard, Paul Bailey, Eric Sipco, Brody Carraway

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Aunt Charlene Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Carl Chellette, Payton Conway,  Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Velma Hayes, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Mascel Keith, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Bob Peterson, Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Ruth Sheltman, Estelle Simmons, Aiden Stewart, 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.), James Chandler; Matthew Droddy, 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, Murray Ganson, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Darrel Johnson, Leah Johnson, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Angela Kingry, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Julie Milam, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Cliff Thornton, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk

Travelling: Eraine Clark & Penny and Halen Reeves, Darwin and Mary Jones; Neiko Bradford; Kyron Paul; Luther Paul

Deaths: The families of Dot Watson, Frank Mancil, Lester Glass, and Lacresha Dauzat

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- April 13, 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

Isaiah 52:13-53:12

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

Read the passage. 

-          Surprise!

o   The passage speaks to the astonishment of those who saw the Servant.  Many had trouble believing that God save anyone through such a humble figure.  What surprises you about Jesus?

-          The Story of Two Lambs

o   The Servant, Jesus, and we are both compared to sheep.  In our case, it is because we wonder away like sheep, with no idea of how to lead ourselves.  However, in Jesus’ case it is because he serves as our sacrificial lamb.  Jesus offered himself up as your sacrificial lamb, are you willing to make him your shepherd as well?

-          Humiliation Leads to Exaltation

o   God says that the Servant is exalted because he “poured out his soul to death.”  Are seeking exaltation through self-centeredness, or are you following the path of Jesus by pouring yourself out for others?

Pray that God will continue to reveal to you a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ.    

Pray that we will allow Jesus to be not only our lamb, but also our shepherd.    

Thank God for a Servant, Jesus Christ, who was willing to pour his soul out to the point of death for us.  

Prayer Requests- April 13, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  We had wonderful response for Service Sunday, and accomplished a lot at the school, sorted a bunch of clothes for ministries to the homeless, and visited lots of residents of the nursing home in Alexandria.  To God be the glory!  Dennis Sharpe is doing better.    

Recent Requests: Doris Polk, Rob Johnson, Garret Ware, Chris Griffin, George Johnson, Dustin Lacaze, Neiko Bradford, Shela Kline, Halyn Smith, Andrew Juneau, Wayne Cook, Dennis Sharpe, Chelse Martin, Anna Thibadoux, , Walter Beard, Paul Bailey, Eric Sipco, Brody Carraway

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Aunt Charlene Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Carl Chellette, Payton Conway,  Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Velma Hayes, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Mascel Keith, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Bob Peterson, Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Ruth Sheltman, Estelle Simmons, Aiden Stewart, 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.), James Chandler; Matthew Droddy, 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, Murray Ganson, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Darrel Johnson, Leah Johnson, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Angela Kingry, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Julie Milam, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk

Travelling: Darwin and Mary Jones; Neiko Bradford; Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; Bo Johnson; Linda Sipco

Deaths: The families of Frank Mancil, Lester Glass, and Lacresha Dauzat

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- April 6, 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

Isaiah 50:4-11

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

Read the passage. 

-          Jesus was Obedient

o   Why do you think Jesus was willing to be obedient, and suffer such pain and humiliation for us?

-          Jesus was Vindicated

o   Jesus was vindicated legally by the fact that Pilate said he could not find him guilty, and yet the world still crucified a totally innocent man.  Jesus was vindicated by God when he was raised on the third day.  Have you ever suffered, even though you were innocent?  Do you trust in God for your vindication? 

-          Choosing the Right Light

o   The world is a very dark place at times.  What is your response to the darkness of this world?  Do you try to create your own light, your own answer to the problems we face?  Or, do you rely on the light of God, the only eternal and perfect light?

Pray that we will be obedient to God’s will, just as Jesus was.    

Pray that we will trust in God to vindicate us, rather than seeking revenge for ourselves. 

Pray that we will choose the light of God, over the light that the world tries to make.    

Prayer Requests- April 6, 2014

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  D. D. and Dennis Fuller both responded Sunday, repenting of things that are hindering their faith, and desiring a closer walk with Jesus.  Praise God for their tender hearts!  Ethan Cole Westergard was born to Anna and Clint Westergard.  Darwin and Mary Jones are the proud grandparents.  Julie Wright is doing better, and was able to go back to work.  Richard & Jeanne Simmons made it home safely.  Dale Cloud and Karen Melder are doing better. 

Recent Requests: Rob Johnson, Garret Ware, Chris Griffin, George Johnson, Dustin Lacaze, Neiko Bradford, Shela Kline, Halyn Smith, Andrew Juneau, Wayne Cook, Dennis Sharpe, Chelse Martin, Anna Thibadoux, , Walter Beard, Payton Conway, Paul Bailey, Eric Sipco, Sylvia Johnson, Brody Carraway

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Aunt Charlene Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Carl Chellette,  Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Bill Goree; Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Velma Hayes, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Darwin Jones, Mascel Keith, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Bob Peterson, Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Ruth Sheltman, Estelle Simmons, Aiden Stewart, 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.), James Chandler; Matthew Droddy, 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, Murray Ganson, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Darrel Johnson, Leah Johnson, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Angela Kingry, 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, Richard Simmons, Linda Sipco, Connor Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk

Travelling: Darwin and Mary Jones; Neiko Bradford; Kyron Paul; Luther Paul; Bo Johnson; Linda Sipco

Deaths: The families of Frank Mancil, Lester Glass, Lacresha Dauzat, Elsie Clark, Arville Thompson, Judy Moore, Pete Richardson, and Dottie Hagan

Unspoken Requests