Edward P. Grantham

http://www.rushfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10195/id/3089579

Above is the link to the obituary for Ed Grantham, life-long member of the Glenmora Church of Christ.  Visitation will be at the church from 2 pm to 9 pm Thursday, and from 9 am until the funeral at 2 pm on Friday.  May God comfort Mamie and her family as only He can. 

The Vineyard- April 26, 2015

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

 

Oh, To Be Like Him!

The value of spiritual leadership cannot be underestimated in this fallen world. Aspiring to do more than just fill a pew is essential to the kingdom's work and the blessing of God.

The parable of talents in Matthew 25:14-30 teaches us many things about leadership. 

1.      Great leaders take the initiative.  Even when specific instructions are not provided, they act responsibly with what they know the Master would want them to do. 

2.      Great leaders tend to be intensive.  They are not deterred by those who would rather hide their talents. 

3.      Great leaders focus on the incentive.  They are rewarded by the Master and given even greater responsibility in the future. 

Jesus taught and exemplified all the qualities of great leadership. But perhaps the most dynamic quality of all was His ability to lead by letting His students see for themselves. Life to Him was experiential. He sent His students on assignments, provided hands-on visual aids and, in the end, He expected them to do even more than He had accomplished.

 

"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” - John 14:12 (NIV)

Prayer Requests- April 26, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:  We had a great weekend with Sonny Childs!  Corey Willis and Clint Powell had successful surgery.  Nathan Snyder got a good report from his MRI.  Abby Anderson is doing better.  Kyle Jones made it home safely.  Praise for answered prayers.    

Recent Requests:  Kay Carruth, the Stokes family, William McInnis, Loretta Verret, Ray Laborde, Alex Wilson, Betty Knight, Haydn McCoy, Preston Fletcher, Lee Taylor, Dwayne Rollins, Tyler Lavespere, Candy Gordy, Randy Tucker, Betty Melder, Evelyn Sandell, Melody Fuglaar, Robert Peters, Cooper Marler, Robin Fee, Eunice Graves, Robbie Bedgood, Mike Melder

Pray for persecuted Christians, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders whose decisions impact each of us. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson, Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Josh Baden, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dallas Lavespere, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Clint Powell, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Betty St. Andrie, Aiden Stewart, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, Lacy Storey, C.W. Strother, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Anna Thibadoux, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Toun Vilaysack, Jeanie Winegeart

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, James Chandler; Taylor Denegal, Matthew Droddy, Horace Greene, Kelvin Griffin, Jacob Hicks, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Ruth Barbe, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, James Clark, Randy Coker,  Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, Ramona Cutrer, Bill Davidson, Brian Delacerda, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Dr. Ganta, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Cheresa Hudson, James Johnson (Alexandria), Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Barrett Lovell, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Roy McDonald, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Colton Rodriguez, John Roy, Joan Schneider, Marshall Shipp, Donny Shows,  Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Lea Anne Switzer, Stephen Taylor, Jackie Teasely, Cliff Thornton, Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

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

Travelling:  Philip Orr; Linda Sipco

Deaths: The families of Ed Grantham, Baby Maria, Dorothy Holpp, and Chris Parker

Unspoken Requests

 

 

Join Us This Weekend!!

Spiritual Enrichment Weekend

April 24-26, 2015

Glenmora Church of Christ

“Oh To Be Like Him”

Sonny Childs, Missionaries for America Program

Friday, April 24^th:

Youth Cook-Out @ 6 p.m.

Youth Devotional @ 7 p.m.

Basketball & Volleyball from 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 25^th:

Worship @ 7 p.m.

Ice Cream Social @ 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 26^th:

Coffee & Conversation @ 9:30 a.m.

Combined Adult Sunday-School Class @ 10 a.m.

Morning Worship @ 11:00 a.m.

Congregational Potluck @ Noon

Afternoon Worship @ 2:00 p.m.

The Vineyard- April 19, 2015

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

 

Decisions, decisions

-          Motives

o   What is your motivation for having faith in Christ? 

o   Do you see God as a means to an end, or the end Himself?

o   Would others look at you and think you to be godly?  What that be simply the outward appearance, or would it be the true reflection of your heart?

-          Cost

o   Have you ever thought about the fact that Christian faith costs us?

o   Did you consider the cost before you made your decision to follow Jesus?

o   In what ways has the world rejected you because of your Christian faith?  If you’ve never faced rejection because of your faith, is it possible your faith isn’t very noticeable to others?

-          Commitment

o   Have you renounced your old, sinful way of living?

o   Have you committed to daily carrying your cross and following Jesus?

Pray for pure motives in following Christ.   

Pray for the courage to accept the cost of following Christ. 

Pray for the ability to more fully commit to Christ. 

Prayer Requests- April 19, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:  Lacy Storey is doing better, but still has a lot of rehab ahead of her.  Kyle Jones made it home safely.  Ramona Cutrer got a good report.  Eraine, Penny, and Halen made it home safely.  Randall Golman is doing better.         

Recent Requests:  Loretta Verret, Corey Willis, Ray Laborde, Alex Wilson, Betty Knight, Robbie Hutchinson’s son, Preston Fletcher, Lee Taylor, Dwayne Rollins, Tyler Lavespere, Candy Gordy, Randy Tucker, Betty Melder, Evelyn Sandell, Melody Fuglaar, Robert Peters, Cooper Marler, Robin Fee, Eunice Graves, Robbie Bedgood, Mike Melder,

Pray for persecuted Christians, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders whose decisions impact each of us. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson, Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Josh Baden, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Ed & Mamie Grantham, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dallas Lavespere, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Clint Powell, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Betty St. Andrie, Aiden Stewart, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, Lacy Storey, C.W. Strother, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Anna Thibadoux, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Toun Vilaysack, Jeanie Winegeart

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, James Chandler; Taylor Denegal, Matthew Droddy, Horace Greene, Kelvin Griffin, Jacob Hicks, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Ruth Barbe, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, James Clark, Randy Coker,  Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, Ramona Cutrer, Bill Davidson, Brian Delacerda, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Dr. Ganta, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Cheresa Hudson, James Johnson (Alexandria), Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Barrett Lovell, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Roy McDonald, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Colton Rodriguez, John Roy, Joan Schneider, Marshall Shipp, Donny Shows,  Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Lea Anne Switzer, Stephen Taylor, Jackie Teasely, Cliff Thornton, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

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

Travelling:  Philip Orr

Deaths: The families of Baby Maria, Dorothy Holpp, Chris Parker, and George Johnson

Unspoken Requests

 

The Vineyard- April 12, 2015

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

 

The Glory of God

-          God is Eternal

o   What things can you name that have always existed, and will always exist?

o   God is the only thing that has always existed, and that will always exist.  That is part of God’s glory, that God is eternal in nature. 

-          God is Relational

o   Have you have thought about the fact that God has had a relationship with God for all eternity?

o   Because God exists in three persons- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit- God has existed in a relationship from the very beginning. 

o   How do we see the different persons of the Trinity relating to one another?  How do they glorify one another?

o   How can we model this in our own relationships?

-          God is Incarnational

o   While Jesus coming to this earth was a humbling thing, it also revealed God’s glory to us. 

o   How does the incarnation reveal God to us?

Pray that we might learn to live and love in healthy relationships, modeled after God’s selflessness. 

Praise God for taking on human flesh, and living among us!

Prayer Requests- April 12, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:  Eraine, Penny, and Halen made it home safely.  Kowyn Austin’s surgery was successful. Randall Golman, Carl Holloway is doing better.         

Recent Requests:  Lacy Storey, Preston Fletcher, Lee Taylor, Dwayne Rollins, Tyler Lavespere, Candy Gordy, Randy Tucker, Betty Melder, Evelyn Sandell, Melody Fuglaar, Robert Peters, Cooper Marler, Robin Fee, Eunice Graves, Robbie Bedgood, Mike Melder, Ronnie Chisholm, Haley Chisholm

Pray for persecuted Christians, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders whose decisions impact each of us. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson, Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Josh Baden, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Marie Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Ed & Mamie Grantham, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dallas Lavespere, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Clint Powell, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Betty St. Andrie, Aiden Stewart, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, C.W. Strother, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Anna Thibadoux, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Toun Vilaysack, Jeanie Winegeart

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, James Chandler; Taylor Denegal, Matthew Droddy, Horace Greene, Kelvin Griffin, Jacob Hicks, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Ruth Barbe, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, James Clark, Randy Coker,  Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, Ramona Cutrer, Bill Davidson, Brian Delacerda, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Dr. Ganta, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Cheresa Hudson, James Johnson (Alexandria) Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Barrett Lovell, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Roy McDonald, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Colton Rodriguez, John Roy, Joan Schneider, Marshall Shipp, Donny Shows,  Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Lea Anne Switzer, Stephen Taylor, Jackie Teasely, Cliff Thornton, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

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

Travelling:  Philip Orr

Deaths: The families of Dorothy Holpp, Chris Parker, George Johnson, and Bob Peterson

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- April 5, 2015

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

 

The Resurrection is Real

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

-          The Tomb was Found Empty

o   The empty tomb was a reality, and it means that death is not final, not even for us.  What encouragement does it bring to know that death is not the end?

-          The Appearances of Jesus

o   Jesus appeared to many people, several times after His resurrection.  What do you think it was like to see Jesus alive, when they had thought he was dead?  What do you think it will be like when we see Jesus for the first time?

-          The Boldness of His Disciples

o   Before Jesus’ death, His disciples were very much afraid of being associated with Him.  But just a few weeks later, they are boldly talking about Him in public.  What besides His resurrection could so embolden them?

-          The Reality of the Resurrection

o   Jesus’ resurrection is a historical reality.  It actually happened.  Is your spiritual life consistent with the fact of Jesus’ resurrection? 

Pray that we might have courage and boldness, just as Jesus’ disciples did after the resurrection. 

Pray that the resurrection will be not only a historical reality, but also a spiritual reality in each of our lives. 

Prayer Requests- April 5, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:  Claudia Troll made it home safely.  Kallie Fuller, and Sheila Chop are doing better.         

Recent Requests:  Dwayne Rollins, Carl Holloway, Tyler Lavespere, Candy Gordy, Randy Tucker, Betty Melder, Evelyn Sandell, Melody Fuglaar, Randall Golman, Robert Peters, Cooper Marler, Robin Fee, Eunice Graves, Robbie Bedgood, Mike Melder, Ronnie Chisholm, Haley Chisholm

Pray for persecuted Christians, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders whose decisions impact each of us. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson, Dale Anderson IV, Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Josh Baden, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Jeff Bedsole, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Marie Cook, Lynn Diboll, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Ed & Mamie Grantham, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, James Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dallas Lavespere, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Billy Joe Monroe, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Carol Pfile, Dewanna Polk, Clint Powell, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Betty St. Andrie, Aiden Stewart, Erica Gillette Stewart, Eva Stewart, C.W. Strother, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Anna Thibadoux, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend, Toun Vilaysack, Jeanie Winegeart

Deployed Military:  Tyler Bankston, James Chandler; Hank Coleman, Taylor Denegal, Matthew Droddy, Horace Greene, Kelvin Griffin, Jacob Hicks, and those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Ruth Barbe, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Larry Book, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, James Clark, Randy Coker,  Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, Ramona Cutrer, Bill Davidson, Brian Delacerda, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Dr. Ganta, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Cheresa Hudson, James Johnson (Alexandria) Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Barrett Lovell, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Roy McDonald, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Colton Rodriguez, John Roy, Joan Schneider, Marshall Shipp, Donny Shows,  Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Stephen Taylor, Jackie Teasely, Cliff Thornton, Dalton Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Charles Young

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

Travelling:  Philip Orr

Deaths: The families of Chris Parker, George Johnson, Bob Peterson, and David Strother

Unspoken Requests