James Johnson

James Johnson, owner of Country Green in Glenmora, passed away this morning,  December 28, 2015. James and Ella have been helpful friends of our church and community for these many years. Remember Ella and family in your prayers and deeds.

Arrangements:

Visitation will be at Harmony Baptist Church in Glenmora on Friday, January 1, from 5 PM to 10 PM, and on Saturday, January 2, from 9 AM until time of services at 2 PM.

The Vineyard- December 27, 2015

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 2:21-40

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

Read the passage. 

-          The Example of Joseph and Mary

o   Luke is quite clear that Mary and Joseph were pious parents, who did all they could to fulfill the law. 

o   Are we, like Mary and Joseph, providing an example of piety and devotion to God for our children?

-          Jesus- divisive and universal

o   Jesus is a divisive person, causing some to rise and others to fall.  He even causes divisions among friends and family. 

o   Will you rise by accepting Jesus, or fall because you rejected him?

o   Jesus is also universal, bringing salvation to the ends of the earth. 

-          Striving to be pious

o   None of us are perfect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be pious. 

o   Simeon’s piety is described as his being devout, righteous, and waiting for the consolation of Israel. 

o   Do we strive to be devout, or devoted to God; to be righteous in our living, and do we waiting anxiously for Jesus return?

o   God uses all types of pious people- olders like Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Anna; and younger ones like Joseph and Mary.  How might God use you?

Strive to follow Joseph and Mary’s example of devotion to God. 

Strive to be pious, even if you can’t always be perfect. 

Prayer Requests- December 27, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:   Darwin & Mary Jones made it to North Carolina safely.  David Morgan & Kayla Parmar made it to Glenmora safely. 

Recent Requests:  Rachel Cooper, Ashley Stallings, Clyde Dunn, Ryland Dunnehoo, Andrew Gushlaw, Sherry Clark, Jimmy Buller, Michelle Dauzat, Cody Ashworth, Lavonia Seal, Keith Monroe, Kate Bladen, Becky Dauzat, Keisha Anderson, Cheryl Townson, Lisa King, Carl Holloway, Clyde Holloway, Mike Abrusley, Deb King, Weston Dousay, Johnny Stafford, the Renfrow family, Kim Gibson, Ms. Smith, the Cains, Robbie Bruner, Felix Melder, Walter Beard, Paula Fontenot, Edward & Kassie Walton, Arnaud family, Deborah Ryder, Linda Foster, Logan Blair, Chris Markle, the Stokes family, Alex Wilson, Betty Melder, Melody Fuglaar, Eunice Graves

Pray for the persecuted Christians, missionaries, victims of terrorism, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders. 

Pray for our students, faculty, staff, and administration at the school. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson; Dale Anderson, IV; Emma Armour; Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Ruth Barbe, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Huey Clark, Claire Cotton, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Carolyn Gray, Dan Gray, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, Mike Irwin, Aline Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dennis LeDoux, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Mike Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Luther Paul, Dewanna Polk, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Nathan Snyder, 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, Randy Tucker, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Heather Ashworth, Marvin Banks, Ronnie Bedgood, Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Dixie Brooks, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Kay Carruth, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Sally Crooks, Kitty Dauzat, Tyese Davis, Peppy Doughy, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Ronald Golmon, Sr., Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hawkins, Cheresa Hudson, Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Linda Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Joy Mancil, Roy McDonald, Dylan McElduff, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Evelyn Sandell, Joan Schneider, Jannie Shipp, Linda Sipco, Donny Shows, Jeanne Simmons, Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Varnell Stanley, Carol Stewart, Leann Switzer, Jackie Teasely, Ann Thompson, Cliff Thornton, George VanderWalker, Edward Webb, Sr.; Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, James Wood, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Eloise Babb; Violet Butter, Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Bessy LeDoux, Addie McDonald, Doris Polk

Travelling:  Those traveling for work; Luther Paul; the Simmons family

Deaths: The families of James Johnson, Shane West, Barney Durand, and Bryan Delacerda

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 20, 2015

The Vineyard- December 20^th, 2015

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 2:1-20

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

Read the passage. 

-          The World’s a Stage

o   Luke places the entry of Jesus into our world within the broader context of human history.  It takes place within a corner of the Roman Empire, in the small town of Bethlehem. 

o   God works and acts in human history, even to this day.  What does it mean to have a God interested in the daily events of our lives, rather than one who remains detached?

-          Who reigns?

o   The story presents to us competing claims.  On the one hand, Caesar reigns as emperor over the empire, issuing decrees.  But on the other, one who is proclaimed from heaven as savior is born in a humble manger. 

o   We must ponder the question, does power ultimately rest with emperors, or with the humble Son of God?

o   Does authority belong to the one who sits on a throne in Rome, or the one who hangs on a cross outside of Jerusalem?

-          Whom shall we serve?

o   Caesar, and the world, continues to make claims on our lives.  The world expects us to care about the things that it tells us to care about.  It expects us to strive for the things it considers important. 

o   All the while, Jesus expects us not only to praise him on Sunday, but to follow him in taking up our cross?

o   Whom shall we serve, the world and Caesar, or Jesus?

Praise God for acting in our world, by sending his Son Jesus to live among us. 

Pray that the world will give its allegiance not to human rulers, but to the Son of God who died for us. 

Pray for the willingness and ability to devote yourself to serving Christ each and every day. 

Prayer Requests- December 20, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:   Bo Johnson and Claudia Troll were married here at the building Sunday.  Andrew Gushlaw was able to come home from the hospital.  Whitney Melder and Wynde Dauzat are doing better. 

Recent Requests:  Clyde Dunn, Ryland Dunnehoo, Andrew Gushlaw, Sherry Clark, Jimmy Buller, Michelle Dauzat, Cody Ashworth, Lavonia Seal, Keith Monroe, Kate Bladen, Becky Dauzat, Keisha Anderson, Cheryl Townson, Lisa King, Carl Holloway, Clyde Holloway, Mike Abrusley, Deb King, Weston Dousay, Johnny Stafford, the Renfrow family, Kim Gibson, Ms. Smith, the Cains, Robbie Bruner, Felix Melder, Walter Beard, Paula Fontenot, Edward & Kassie Walton, Arnaud family, Deborah Ryder, Linda Foster, Logan Blair, Chris Markle, the Stokes family, Alex Wilson, Betty Melder, Melody Fuglaar, Eunice Graves

Pray for the persecuted Christians, missionaries, victims of terrorism, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders. 

Pray for our students, faculty, staff, and administration at the school. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson; Dale Anderson, IV; Emma Armour; Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Ruth Barbe, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Huey Clark, Claire Cotton, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Carolyn Gray, Dan Gray, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, Mike Irwin, Aline Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dennis LeDoux, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Mike Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Luther Paul, Dewanna Polk, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Nathan Snyder, 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, Randy Tucker, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Heather Ashworth, Ronnie Bedgood Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Dixie Brooks, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Kay Carruth, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Sally Crooks, Kitty Dauzat, Tyese Davis, Peppy Doughy, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Ronald Golmon, Sr., Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hawkins, Cheresa Hudson, Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Linda Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Joy Mancil, Roy McDonald, Dylan McElduff, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Evelyn Sandell, Joan Schneider, Jannie Shipp, Linda Sipco, Donny Shows, Jeanne Simmons, Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Varnell Stanley, Carol Stewart, Leann Switzer, Jackie Teasely, Ann Thompson, Cliff Thornton, George VanderWalker, Edward Webb, Sr.; Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, James Wood, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Eloise Babb; Violet Butter, Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Bessy LeDoux, Addie McDonald, Doris Polk

Travelling:  Those traveling for work; Luther Paul; David Morgan & Kayla Parmar; Darwin & Mary Jones

Deaths: The families of Barney Durand, Bryan Delacerda, David Marler, Daniel Whitworth, Theresa Giles, and Bill Bridges

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 13, 2015

The Vineyard- December 13^th, 2015

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 1:57-80

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

Read the passage. 

-          God visits us

o   God has often visited his people to bring about their salvation.  When the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God visited them to bring about their salvation. 

o   Zechariah sings about how God has visited his people with the birth of Jesus.  How has God visited us in the life of Christ?

o   How has God visiting us in the person of Jesus Christ brought about our salvation?

-          What God has done…and is doing

o   The birth of Jesus is the continuation of God’s work in our world, the fulfillment of many promises given and made in the Old Testament. 

o   What promises of God does Jesus’ fulfill? 

o   How did Jesus’ life continue God’s work in our world?  What did it accomplish?

-          Our response

o   Like John, our job is to proclaim what God has done in Jesus Christ. 

o   One way we do that is by worshipping God all of our lives, in righteousness and holiness.  What efforts do you make to live each day in righteousness and holiness? 

o   What role does God play in our living righteous and holy lives?

o   Another of our responses is to follow Jesus in the way of peace.  Do your words and actions promote peace among others, or do they stir up strife and division? 

Praise God for visiting us in the form of Jesus Christ his Son!

Spend time studying Jesus, and the promises that his coming fulfilled. 

Pray for the ability to live righteous and holy lives each and every day, and to follow Jesus in the way of peace.     

Prayer Requests- December 13, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:   Pat Paul, Gayle Taylor, Melissa Simmons, Bryce & Briley Fuller, Cooper Marler, Liam Gough, and Robert Melder are doing better.  Cody Ashworth was able to come home from the hospital.  Jimmy Buller and Derrick Griffin had successful surgery.  Mark Dauzat and Mack & Dianne McDonald made it home safely.      

Recent Requests:  Whitney Melder, Jimmy Buller, Michelle Dauzat, Wynde Dauzat, Cody Ashworth, Lavonia Seal, Keith Monroe, Kate Bladen, Becky Dauzat, Keisha Anderson, Cheryl Townson, Lisa King, Carl Holloway, Clyde Holloway, Mike Abrusley, Deb King, Weston Dousay, Johnny Stafford, the Renfrow family, Kim Gibson, Ms. Smith, the Cains, Robbie Bruner, Felix Melder, Walter Beard, Paula Fontenot, Edward & Kassie Walton, Arnaud family, Deborah Ryder, Linda Foster, Logan Blair, Chris Markle, the Stokes family, Alex Wilson, Betty Melder, Melody Fuglaar, Eunice Graves

Pray for the persecuted Christians, missionaries, victims of terrorism, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders. 

Pray for our students, faculty, staff, and administration at the school. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson; Dale Anderson, IV; Emma Armour; Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Ruth Barbe, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Huey Clark, Claire Cotton, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Carolyn Gray, Dan Gray, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, Mike Irwin, Aline Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dennis LeDoux, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Mike Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Luther Paul, Dewanna Polk, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Nathan Snyder, 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, Randy Tucker, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Heather Ashworth, Ronnie Bedgood Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Kay Carruth, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Sally Crooks, Kitty Dauzat, Tyese Davis, Bryan Delacerda, Peppy Doughy, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Ronald Golmon, Sr., Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hawkins, Cheresa Hudson, Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Linda Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Joy Mancil, Roy McDonald, Dylan McElduff, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Evelyn Sandell, Joan Schneider, Jannie Shipp, Linda Sipco, Donny Shows, Jeanne Simmons, Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Varnell Stanley, Carol Stewart, Leann Switzer, Jackie Teasely, Ann Thompson, Cliff Thornton, George VanderWalker, Edward Webb, Sr.; Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, James Wood, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Eloise Babb; Violet Butter, Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Bessy LeDoux, Addie McDonald, Doris Polk

Travelling:  Those traveling for work; Luther Paul; David Morgan & Kayla Parmar

Deaths: The families of David Marler, Daniel Whitworth, Theresa Giles, Bill Bridges, and Josh Inman

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- December 6, 2015

The Vineyard- December 6^th, 2015

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 1:39-56

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

Read the passage. 

-          Focusing on God

o   Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith and how God will use her. 

o   Mary though, turns the focus onto God, for he is the one who will really accomplish all of these things. 

o   Rather than praising ourselves, it is better to let others praise us, and then use that as an opportunity to give God the glory. 

-          What God has done for me

o   Mary begins her song of praise by stating what God has done for her.  He has used her despite her lowly nature. 

o   How often do we sing about what God has done for us?  Do you praise him as you ought for bringing us salvation?

o   Mary praises God for being able to use even someone humble, and lowly like her.  Do you recognize God’s ability and thank him for his willingness to use even you?  Or, does your pride cause you to think that God is lucky to have you on his side?

-          What God has done for the world

o   Mary begins by stating what God has done for her, but then quickly shifts to what he has done for the world.

o   When praising God, do you spend most of your time thanking God for what he has done in your life, or do you also include what he has done for our world?

o   When you speak to others of God, do you speak mostly about what he has done for you, or what he has done for the world?

Look for opportunities to praise the faith and faithfulness of others. 

Praise God for what he has done for you, despite your imperfections.    

Pray for the ability to remain humble, for it is the humble to whom God gives grace.   

Prayer Requests- December 6, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:   Bryce & Briley Fuller, Cooper Marler, Liam Gough, and Robert Melder are doing better.  Cody Ashworth was able to come home from the hospital.  Jimmy Buller and Derrick Griffin had successful surgery.  Mark Dauzat and Mack & Dianne McDonald made it home safely.      

Recent Requests:  Jimmy Buller, Michelle Dauzat, Wynde Dauzat, Cody Ashworth, Gayle Taylor, Lavonia Seal, Keith Monroe, Kate Bladen, Becky Dauzat, Keisha Anderson, Cheryl Townson, Lisa King, Carl Holloway, Clyde Holloway, Mike Abrusley, Deb King, Weston Dousay, Johnny Stafford, the Renfrow family, Melissa Simmons, Kim Gibson, Ms. Smith, the Cains, Robbie Bruner, Felix Melder, Walter Beard, Paula Fontenot, Edward & Kassie Walton, Arnaud family, Deborah Ryder, Linda Foster, Logan Blair, Chris Markle, the Stokes family, Alex Wilson, Betty Melder, Melody Fuglaar, Eunice Graves

Pray for the persecuted Christians, missionaries, victims of terrorism, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders. 

Pray for our students, faculty, staff, and administration at the school. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson; Dale Anderson, IV; Emma Armour; Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Ruth Barbe, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Huey Clark, Claire Cotton, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Carolyn Gray, Dan Gray, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, Mike Irwin, Aline Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dennis LeDoux, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Mike Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Luther Paul, Dewanna Polk, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Nathan Snyder, 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, Randy Tucker, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Heather Ashworth, Ronnie Bedgood Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Kay Carruth, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Sally Crooks, Kitty Dauzat, Tyese Davis, Bryan Delacerda, Peppy Doughy, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Ronald Golmon, Sr., Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hawkins, Cheresa Hudson, Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Linda Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Joy Mancil, Roy McDonald, Dylan McElduff, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Evelyn Sandell, Joan Schneider, Jannie Shipp, Linda Sipco, Donny Shows, Jeanne Simmons, Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Varnell Stanley, Carol Stewart, Leann Switzer, Jackie Teasely, Ann Thompson, Cliff Thornton, George VanderWalker, Edward Webb, Sr.; Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, James Wood, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Eloise Babb; Violet Butter, Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Bessy LeDoux, Addie McDonald, Doris Polk

Travelling:  Those traveling for work; Luther Paul

Deaths: The families of Daniel Whitworth, Theresa Giles, Bill Bridges, and Josh Inman

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- November 29, 2015

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 1:26-38

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

Read the passage. 

-          Who, Me?

o   Mary wonders why the angel Gabriel would address her by saying “the Lord is with you.” 

o   Mary was not whom most people would choose to be an instrument of God’s grace, a single woman, likely poor, from out in the country. 

o   God’s choice of Mary is evidence of his penchant for using people not because they are likely candidates or perfect people, but faithful ones. 

o   What about your own life might cause you to be surprised at God’s use of you in his plans?

-          Yes, Me!

o   Once Mary understands her chosen role, and the grace that God has shown her in inviting her into his plan, she enthusiastically proclaims herself to be God’s servant, or slave. 

o   Do you see being used by God has a form of God’s grace?

o   When you realize that God can use you, that he wants to use you, what is your response?

o   Do you give yourself over to God’s calling as enthusiastically as Mary did?

-          Who, Us?

o   Sometimes we read the Bible as if the people in it lived in a special time.  While they did witness many things we would love to see for ourselves, God expects as much of us as he did of them. 

o   Mary made great sacrifices, daily sacrifices, to fulfill God’s plan.  What sacrifices do you make to fulfill God’s plan? 

Praise God for allowing us, even us, to take part in his divine plan. 

Pray for the ability to enthusiastically embrace God’s calling in your life. 

Pray for discernment to discover God’s calling in your life. 

Prayer Requests- November 29, 2015

Prayer Requests

Praise:   Pat Paul, Wynde Dauzat, Robert Melder, and Sunshine Babb are doing better.  Dixie Brooks got a good report from her oncologist.  Justin Simmons made it home safely. 

Recent Requests:  Gayle Taylor, Lavonia Seal, Keith Monroe, Derrick Griffin, Kate Bladen, Becky Dauzat, Liam Gough, Keisha Anderson, Cheryl Townson, Lisa King, Carl Holloway, Bryce & Briley Fuller, Clyde Holloway, Liam Gough, Mike Abrusley, Deb King, Weston Dousay, Johnny Stafford, the Renfrow family, Melissa Simmons, Huey Clark, Kim Gibson, Ms. Smith, the Cains, Robbie Bruner, Felix Melder, Walter Beard, Paula Fontenot, Edward & Kassie Walton, Arnaud family, Deborah Ryder, Linda Foster, Logan Blair, Chris Markle, the Stokes family, Alex Wilson, Betty Melder, Melody Fuglaar, Cooper Marler, Eunice Graves

Pray for the persecuted Christians, missionaries, victims of terrorism, and your enemies.  (Matthew 5:44)

Pray for our elected and appointed leaders, as well as world leaders. 

Pray for our students, faculty, staff, and administration at the school. 

Continuing Requests: Brent Anderson; Dale Anderson, IV; Emma Armour; Kowyn Austin, Allan Babb, Roanne Ballio, Makenzie Bankston, Ruth Barbe, Conner Bouchie, Bernice Campbell, Carl Chellette, Haley Chisholm, Ronnie Chisholm, Claire Cotton, Sampson Doyle III, James Otis Dunn, Kimmy Fix, Robert Gough, Mamie Grantham, Carolyn Gray, Dan Gray, Kathryn Hardy, Grady Harper, Darlene Holt, Mike Irwin, Aline Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Darwin Jones, Andrew Juneau, Mascel Keith, Anita Kurtz, Dennis LeDoux, Ruby Lott, Drake Martin, Iris Lee Martin, Mattie McReynolds, Dot Melder, Mark Melder, Mike Melder, Arvis Midkiff, Sue Moore, Jim Owens, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Luther Paul, Dewanna Polk, Estelle Simmons, Eric Sipco, Halyn Smith, Nathan Snyder, 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, Randy Tucker, Jeanie Winegeart

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

Cancer Patients:  Heather Ashworth, Ronnie Bedgood Sylvia Bollock, Myrtis Bond, Hedy Butler, Shirley Cameron, Kay Carruth, Mark Cary, Gleeta Chamberlain, Jerry Cole, Sally Crooks, Kitty Dauzat, Tyese Davis, Bryan Delacerda, Peppy Doughy, Donna Dyson, Ruth Ann Fisher, Sherry Fontenot, Murray Ganson, Ronald Golmon, Sr., Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Steve Hawkins, Cheresa Hudson, Leah Johnson, Roger Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Vivian Kirby, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Linda Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Kaylee Lesta, Braeden Lyberski, Neda Lyberski, Joy Mancil, Roy McDonald, Dylan McElduff, Peggy Middleton, David Monroe, Bob Morrow, Joe O’Neal, Jeanie O’Rorke, Myra Page, Brenda Pringle, Angie Roberts, Evelyn Sandell, Joan Schneider, Jannie Shipp, Linda Sipco, Donny Shows, Jeanne Simmons, Richard Simmons, Connor Smith, Donna Spears, Walter Stagg, Varnell Stanley, Carol Stewart, Leann Switzer, Jackie Teasely, Ann Thompson, Cliff Thornton, George VanderWalker, Edward Webb, Sr.; Dalton Welch, Greg Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Carol Willis, Britney Wilson, James Wood, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Eloise Babb; Violet Butter, Mary Ann Fuller, John Kenner, Bessy LeDoux, Addie McDonald, Doris Polk

Travelling:  Those traveling for work; Mark Dauzat

Deaths: The families of Josh Inman, Donnie Sonnier, Barrett Lovell, and Dr. Kenneth White

Unspoken Requests

The Vineyard- November 22, 2015

The Vineyard- November 22^nd, 2015

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

Genesis 50:1-26

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

Read the passage. 

-          We are Freed from Guilt

o   At least a few decades have passed since Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, and yet with the death of their father they are still afraid that he will seek revenge. 

o   How does living with guilt hinder our relationships with others?

o   Have you allowed God to free you from feelings of guilt because of past sins?

-          God is in Control

o   The story of Joseph is one that demonstrates quite remarkably God’s ability to bring something good out of the evil actions of humanity. 

o   Even when it appeared God had lost control, when his Son was on the cross, God was using the violence of the cross to achieve our salvation. 

o   What are some negative situations that God has brought positive blessings out of in your life?

o   Do you trust that God is in control? 

o   Do you trust God to sort everything out in the end?

-          God has a Future for Us

o   Joseph made his brothers swear that his bones would be taken back to Canaan when the family of Israel returned there. 

o   This shows that Joseph believed God had a future for them, and he knew where that future was. 

o   Do you believe that God has a future for you, even after death?

o   Do your actions reflect that your future is with God, and not in this world?

Pray that God will release from you the burden of guilt from any past sins that you continue to bear. 

Pray that God will give you the faith to trust in him, and the fact that he is in control. 

Examine your priorities.  Are they based on this present world, or the future God has prepared for you?