The Vineyard- December 22, 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

Isaiah 9:1-6

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

Read the passage. 

-          From Darkness into Light

o   The passage speaks of people in darkness that sees a great light.  How was your life darkness before you accepted Christ?

o   How does Christ light the way for you in your own life? 

-          From Slavery to Freedom

o   What in your life has enslaved you?  What forces enslave society?

o   How does Christ free you from what enslaves you personally?  How does he free society from what enslaves us?

-          It’s About Christ

o   Ultimately this passage is about Christ.  It speaks of how God meets us in the darkness through Jesus the Messiah.

o   What does it tell you, that Christ seeks us out in the darkness?  What does it tell you about the love of God?

Thank God for the marvelous light of Christ!

Thank God for the freedom that comes from knowing Christ.

Thank God for seeking us out in the form of Jesus Christ. 

Prayer Requests- December 22, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Claudia Troll made it home safely.   Velma Hayes was able to come home.   Don Paul is doing better.       

Recent Requests: Allan Babb, Arnold Gill, Dawson Renfrow, Eric Sipco, Becky Bankston, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Bob Melder, Luther Paul, Brody Carraway, Georgia Stanley, Jeff Bedsole, Claire Cotton, Will Chelette, Erica Gillette Stewart, Brenda Hebert, Charles Gassiott, Sampson Doyle III, Paula Whitlock, Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Cynthia Philips

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

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

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, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, 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:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson; Alma Wade

Travelling: Clark family; Carruth family; Reeves family; Kyron Paul; David Morgan & family

Deaths: The families of Willie Anderson, Herbert Winegeart, Lucy Hoover, Euna Jolibois, Elmer Polk, and Myrtle Edwards

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 15, 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

Isaiah 11:1-9

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

Read the passage. 

-          The Messiah

o   The Messiah is referred to as a “shoot from the stump of Jesse”, and yet in v. 10 he is also referred to as the “root of Jesse”.  How can the Messiah be both the root, and the shoot?

o   The Spirit of the Lord is present on the Messiah.  How does this presence of the Spirit characterize itself?

o   It would seem that the Messiah will have the ability to see more than just outward appearances.  When the Messiah, Jesus Christ, looks into your heart, what does he see?

-          The Messiah’s Reign

o   What do you think it means that predator and prey will live together in harmony?

o   What is the symbolism of a child leading the animals, both predator and prey?

o   What is the connection between the cessation of all harm, and the abundance of the knowledge of the Lord?

Thank God that our Messiah is eternal, and that the Spirit of the Lord rests upon him. 

Pray that Isaiah’s dream will be realized, that one day there will be no more harm, simply an abundance of the knowledge of the Lord.  

Prayer Requests- December 15, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Ed Grantham, Halen Reeves, Faye Reynolds, and Kim Crooks are all doing better.  Carter Poole’s surgery was successful.  Mack & Dianne McDonald made it home safely.     

Recent Requests: Don Paul, Becky Bankston, Sylvia Johnson, Michael Fuller, Bob Melder, Luther Paul, Brody Carraway, Georgia Stanley, Jeff Bedsole, Claire Cotton, Will Chelette, Erica Gillette Stewart, Brenda Hebert, Charles Gassiott, Sampson Doyle III, Paula Whitlock, Bill Goree; Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Cynthia Philips

Victims of the typhoon in the Pacific, the tornadoes in the Midwest, and the train wreck in New York. 

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Kay Carruth, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Lynn Diboll, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Darwin Jones, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Sarah Martin, Sloan McInnis, Mattie McReynolds, Ben Mealer, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Carter Poole, W. C. Pringle, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

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, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, 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:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Velma Hayes, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson; Alma Wade

Travelling: Kyron Paul; Claudia Troll; David Morgan & family

Deaths: The families of Herbert Winegeart, Lucy Hoover, Euna Jolibois, Elmer Polk, and Myrtle Edwards

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 8, 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

 

Isaiah 2:1-5

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

Read the passage. 

-          Coming to God

o   How has God come to us on the earth?

o   How can we come before God?

-          Learning from God

o   What ways do we learn from God?

o   What did Jesus’ teach us during his time on earth?

-          Peace Begins with Us

o   As followers of Christ, how do we model our lifestyles after His?

o   Is your lifestyle one that promotes peace?

Pray that all people will seek the Prince of Peace.

Pray that all people will learn the way of peace from Christ. 

Pray that Christians will embrace their role as peacemakers in the world. 

 

Prayer Requests- December 8, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Arnold Gill, Grayson Bieber, and Shirley Causey are all doing better.  Luther Paul had successful heart surgery and has been able to come home.  Bob Melder’s surgery was successful.  Gracie Elizabeth Harper was born healthy to Kim & Kerry Wayne Harper on Thursday.  Gracie weighs 7 lbs. 4 oz. and is 19 inches long.  Ricky Martin, Neiko Bradford, and Nathan Orr were granted safe travels. 

Recent Requests: Becky Bankston, Sylvia Johnson, Halen Reeves, Michael Fuller, Carter Poole, Bob Melder, Luther Paul, Brody Carraway, Ed Grantham, Georgia Stanley, Jeff Bedsole, Claire Cotton, Will Chelette, Erica Gillette Stewart, Brenda Hebert, Kim Crooks, Charles Gassiott, Sampson Doyle III, Paula Whitlock, Bill Goree; Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Victims of the typhoon in the Pacific, the tornadoes in the Midwest, and the train wreck in New York. 

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

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

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, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Faye Reynolds,  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:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Velma Hayes, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson; Alma Wade

Travelling: Mack & Dianne McDonald; Claudia Troll

Deaths: The families of Euna Jolibois, Elmer Polk, and Myrtle Edwards

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 1, 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

Isaiah 35:1-10

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

Read the passage. 

-          Redeeming of Creation

o   How are creation and humanity tied together?

o   What imagery is used to refer to the transformation of creation?

-          Redemption of Humanity

o   What imagery is used to describe the physical redemption of humanity?

o   How is the physical and spiritual state of humanity tied together?

o   Who is the source of humanity’s renewed strength?

-          The Highway of Holiness

o   Who is described as not being allowed to walk the highway of holiness?

o   How is the highway of holiness described?  What is noticeably absent?

o   What characterizes the behavior of humanity as they walk this highway?

Thank God for our Messiah, who makes possible our redemption, as well as the redemption of our world. 

Thank God for his grace, which makes it possible for us to travel the “highway of holiness”. 

Prayer Requests- December 1, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Brad Troll’s surgery went well.  Ed Grantham  and Ruby Lott were able to be back with us for worship.  Luther Paul had successful surgery. 

Recent Requests: Michael Fuller, Carter Poole, Bob Melder, Brad Troll, Luther Paul, Brody Carraway, Ed Grantham, Allie Erickson, Georgia Stanley, Jeff Bedsole, Claire Cotton, Will Chelette, Erica Gillette Stewart, Brenda Hebert, Kim Crooks, Charles Gassiott, Sampson Doyle III, Paula Whitlock, Bill Goree; Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Victims of the typhoon in the Pacific and the tornadoes in the Midwest

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

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

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, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Faye Reynolds,  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:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Velma Hayes, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson; Alma Wade

Travelling: Nathan Orr

Deaths: The families of Euna Jolibois, Elmer Polk, Myrtle Edwards, Butch Manuel, Doug Chenvert, Gina Barnett, and Yvonne Bass

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- November 24, 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

Luke 18:9-14

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

Read the passage. 

-          Talking about ourselves

o   When you give thanks, do you sometimes bring the conversation back to yourself like the Pharisee did?

-          Talking about others

o   Are you ever tempted to compare yourself to others spiritually?  Do you compare yourself to those who appear “less righteous”, in an effort to feel better about yourself?

o   When you compare yourself to others materially, do you compare yourself to those who have more, and feel envious, or do you compare yourself to those who have less, and feel blessed?

-          Talking to (and about) God

o   Do you approach God more like the Pharisee, or the tax-collector?

o   Is your thanksgiving more for things you have done, or God has done?

o   Do you ever thank God, simply for being God?

Pray that our faith and thanksgiving will be less self-centered. 

Pray that we will learn to compare ourselves to Christ, and always strive to be more like Him. 

Pray that we will become better at talking to God, and praising God for His divine attributes.  

Prayer Requests- November 24, 2013

Prayer Requests:

Praise:  Brad Troll’s surgery went well.  Allie Erickson got a report of no cancer.  Ed Grantham , Marie Cook, and Ruby Lott were all able to come home from the hospital.  Dee Guy is doing better.  Jeff Bedsole had successful surgery.  Matt Martin, Jr; Eraine Clark; Marty & Martha Martin; Sylvia Johnson;  and the Mason & Yancey families made it home safely. 

Recent Requests: Brad Troll, Luther Paul, Brody Carraway, Ed Grantham, Allie Erickson, Georgia Stanley, Alma Wade, Jeff Bedsole, Claire Cotton, Kay Carruth, Will Chelette, Erica Gillette Stewart, Brenda Hebert, Kim Crooks, Charles Gassiott, Sampson Doyle III, Paula Whitlock, Bill Goree; Angela Foster, Mrs. LeJune, Herbert Winegeart, Cynthia Philips

Victims of the typhoon in the Pacific and the tornadoes in the Midwest

Pray for your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Continuing Requests: Kowyn Austin, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Grayson Bieber, Conner Bouchie, Ray & Joyce Burge, Marie Cook, Sharon Cook, Claire Cotton, Lynn Diboll, Michael Fuller, Travis Gillespie, Robert Gough, Robert Gunter, Kathryn Hardy, Sylvia Johnson,  Darwin Jones, Ruby Lott, 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, Carter Poole, W. C. Pringle, Pete & Eva Stewart, Myrtle Strother, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Azaria Thompson, Martha Townsend

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, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Dorothy Crane, Sally Crooks, James Dunn, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Joe Donald Francis, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hayes, Peggy Sue LeDoux Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Tessela Laborde, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Liz Latz, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Edwin Matthews, Julie Milam, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Chris Parker, Faye Reynolds,  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:  Aunt Charlene Babb, Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Velma Hayes, John Kenner, Doris Polk; Danny “Tiny” Townson

Travelling:

Deaths: The families of Euna Jolibois, Elmer Polk, Myrtle Edwards, Butch Manuel, Doug Chenvert, Gina Barnett, and Yvonne Bass

Unspoken Requests