George A. Lemley

Our prayers go out to Julia Glass and her family, on the passing of her brother-in-law, George A. Lemley.  Continue to keep in prayer Julia's sister, Rita Lemley, who is also struggling with her health.  George's obituary is linked below:

http://www.westlawnchapelmortuary.com/obituaries/George-Lemley/#/Obituary

Peter and LaTricia Shick

Remember Jessica Martin's family as they lay her aunt and uncle, Peter and LaTricia Shick to rest.  They were murdered in their home last week.  We pray for justice, and for comfort for their loved ones as they endure such a tragic loss.

http://www.hilliardfuneralhome.com/content/obituaries/view.jsp?OID=123023

The Vineyard- August 5, 2012

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

John 6:22-59

- This passage comes on the heels of Jesus’ miraculously feeding the 5,000.  How is it that the crowd saw this miracle, and yet still demanded a sign from Jesus?

-  The crowd seems fixated on manna, or the bread that God miraculously provided for the Israelites during the Exodus.  As wonderful as it was, it was a purely physical blessing.  Do we ever get so consumed by physical, or material things, that we miss out on spiritual blessings?

- What do you think Jesus means when he says “I AM the bread of life”?  What does that imply about who he is, and his role in our lives?

- How do we obey Jesus command to “eat his flesh”, and “drink his blood”?  How do we consume Jesus to obtain eternal life?

Psalm 115:

- This psalm reminds us that the glory belongs to whom?  To ourselves?  Or to the name of the Lord?

-          What is the basis of this glory?

      - What are the gods, or idols, of the other nations made out of?  Who made them?\

      - Does it make sense to worship things that we ourselves create?  Are you guilty of worshipping, or giving priority to things you have created, or obtained?

      - How long does our blessing of the Lord last?

Prayer Requests- August 5, 2012

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests:  Claire Cotton, Johnny DeFee, Don King, Mamie Grantham, Claudia & Matt Troll, Richard Simmons, Scarlet Shockley, Bobby Joe Peterson, Daycee Johnson, Ashleigh Parker, Doug Johnson, Stacey Reaves, Horace Doyle, Cindy Pace, Candy Gordy, Alton Johnson, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Deborah Fuller, victims of the shootings in Colorado

The upcoming elections

Wildfires in Oklahoma and those effected by the hurricane season

Be praying for the Torch Hill Road Church of Christ

Continuing Requests: Roanne Ballio, Haylee Cornett, Gage Fuller, Michael Fuller, Bill Goree, George Johnson, Darwin Jones, Rita & George Lemley, Jerianne McPherson & Jon Louis Schneider, Dot Melder, Billy Joe Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Benny Richard, Myrtle Strother, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Horace Greene, Tyler Johnson, Robert Rogers, all those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Allan Babb, Sylvia Bollock, Larry Book, Leonard Butter, Shirley Cameron, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, William Chisholm, Jerry Cole, Sharon Cook, Rodney Cotton, Dorothy Crane, Ava Dore, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Bob Granville, Gayle Gunter, Allie Harvey, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Mattie McReynolds, Christine Midkiff, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Wes Roberts, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Linda Sipco, Carlos Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Matt Troll, Sam Tucker, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Pam Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Geraldine Willis, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Janie Jenkins, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, C.J. Meyers, Doris Polk

Travelling: Those travelling for Peyton Thomas’ wedding in Florida, and for Whitney Midkiff’s wedding in Texas; Josh Dauzat; Pat, Michelle, and Wynde; Erica Johnson and Honduras Mission team

Deaths: The families of Ed Pebbles, Donald Joplin, Baron MacArthur, Alton Peters, Tyler Guillory, Claudia Pinkston, Charles Sibert, Darrell Guillory, John Lovas

Unspoken Requests

Praise: Peyton Thomas and Rocky Ray were married this past weekend in Florida, as were Whitney Midkiff and James Chandler.  Bob Melder is doing better.  The three weeks of camp at CYE were a success.  Helen Sonnier’s health has improved.  Clark O’Banion is doing better, but still battling cancer.  Ruby Smith is doing better as well.  Garrah Peters’ brother Adrel came through his heart procedure successfully

The Vineyard- July 29, 2012

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

Matthew 26:17-30

- Why do you think Jesus allowed Judas, the one who would betray him, to share the meal with him and the other disciples? 

- Judas wasn’t the only failure present for the meal that night.  The other disciples may not have betrayed Jesus, but they did abandon him.  What does it mean to you to know that Jesus’ welcomes us to his table despite our failures, and our shortcomings?

- Judas sees Jesus’ as a good teacher, a rabbi, the others see him as Lord.  Why is it important for us to see Jesus’ not only as a good teacher, but also as the Lord of our life, and indeed all of creation?

- Jesus takes the meal that began as a memorial to Israel’s liberation from Egypt, and turns it into a memorial to our liberation from sin and death.  How does partaking of this meal remind you of that liberation?

Psalm 113:

- This psalm confirms that God is both transcendent (living in the heavens), as well as immanent (dwelling among us).  How is that possible?

- The psalm begins and ends in praise to God (“Hallelujah!”).  What can we learn from this about when to praise God?

- Why would God be especially attentive to the concerns of the poor and the barren?  What does this tell us?

Prayer Requests- July 29, 2012

Prayer Requests:

Recent Requests:  Bob Melder, Claudiea & Matt Troll, Richard Simmons, Scarlet Shockley, Bobby Joe Peterson, Clark O’Banion, Daycee Johnson, Ashleigh Parker, Doug Johnson, Ruby Smith, Helen Sonnier, Stacey Reaves, Horace Doyle, Cindy Pace, Candy Gordy, Alton Johnson, Jolee Rayne Terrell, Deborah Fuller, victims of the shootings in Colorado

The upcoming elections

Be praying for the Torch Hill Road Church of Christ and their rebuilding efforts after their church was destroyed by arson. 

Continuing Requests: Roanne Ballio, Haylee Cornett, Gage Fuller, Michael Fuller, Bill Goree, George Johnson, Darwin Jones, Rita & George Lemley, Jerianne McPherson & Jon Louis Schneider, Dot Melder, Billy Joe Monroe, Harvey Paul, Harvey Paul, Jr., Dewanna Polk, Thelma Polk, Benny Richard, Myrtle Strother, Martha Townsend

Deployed Military:  Horace Greene, Tyler Johnson, Robert Rogers, all those serving in the military

Cancer Patients:  Allan Babb, Sylvia Bollock, Larry Book, Leonard Butter, Shirley Cameron, Shirley Causey, Gleeta Chamberlain, William Chisholm, Jerry Cole, Sharon Cook, Rodney Cotton, Dorothy Crane, Ava Dore, Ruth Ann Fisher, Jared Gordon, Stacy Gough, Bob Granville, Gayle Gunter, Allie Harvey, Roger Johnson, Euna Jolibois, Johnny LaHay, Dot Langston, Mariliyn Lavisphere, Mattie McReynolds, Christine Midkiff, Bob Morrow, Clark O’Banion, Jeanie O’Rorke, Doug Pinkston, Wes Roberts, Joan Schneider, Donny Shows, Linda Sipco, Carlos Smith, Wally Pullen Smith, Walter Stagg, Glennell Stanley, Jackie Teasely, Matt Troll, Sam Tucker, Will Tulos, Dalton Welch, Pam Welch, Shane West, Charles Whitten, Britney Wilson, Geraldine Willis, Charles Young

Nursing Homes:  Mary Ann Fuller, Tom Fuller, Janie Jenkins, Helen Johnson, John Kenner, C.J. Meyers, Doris Polk

Travelling: Josh Dauzat; Erica Johnson and Honduras Mission team

Deaths: The families of Ed Pebbles, Donald Joplin, Baron MacArthur, Alton Peters, Tyler Guillory, Claudia Pinkston, Charles Sibert, Darrell Guillory, John Lovas

Unspoken Requests

Praise: The three weeks of camp at CYE were a success.  Ralph McCluggage’s heart is doing fine after his by-pass a few months ago.  VBS was a success, and we pray that the effort there will bear fruit in the future.  Charles Thigpen and Clyde Dunn are both doing better.  Justin Simmons and Melissa Reynolds were married last week in New Orleans.  Sylvia Johnson has returned home safely after visiting family.    

The Vineyard- July 22, 2012

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

John 21:15-19

- This was one of the stories the children learned at VBS.  The question we asked them was, how do you think Peter felt when he realized he had Jesus’ forgiveness, even after denying him three times?

- Do you think it’s a coincidence that Jesus gives Peter three opportunities to say “I love you”?  What do you think it meant to Peter, to be able to say “I love you” three times, to the one whom he had denied three times just a few days before?

- What does this tell you about our ability to change, and Jesus ability to forgive?

- What does Jesus’ say will be required of Peter?  Will following Jesus be easy?

John 15:1-11:

- This is another passage that our kids looked at during VBS.  What do you think it means for Jesus to be the vine, and for us to be the branches?

- What does it mean to abide in Jesus?  If a branch becomes separated from the vine, does it survive?  Why does it need the vine to live and to thrive?

-  Why do we need Jesus spiritually?  What does Jesus provide so that our spirits can thrive? 

-          What does Jesus’ tell us to abide in?  (verse 9) How does the joy of Jesus reside in us?  How does that make our joy full, or complete?