Communication Is Essential
“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, ESV)
Mini Devotional
A mini message to take with you this week to help you in your devotion to God.
Communication Is Essential
Devotional by: Tom Roach
At its core, communication is the sender transmitting a message to the recipient in an environment (Writing & Speaking Skills for Army Leaders). Sending that message today may be by a variety of means: in person, in writing, via email, via telephone, or via a video through the computer. The environment may be noisy or cluttered creating distraction or interference, or it may be absent of those things in part or in whole. Communication is critical to developing and maintaining relationships. Although communication is critical for leaders (leadership.ekerd.edu), it is no less important for us in all other relationships.
We can’t communicate too much. We need to share information frequently and through more than one of the means previously listed. Christ communicated in person. Paul communicated in person and wrote letters. Others recorded either what they saw personally or what was communicated to them. They had the Holy Spirit guiding their efforts to provide an accurate record sufficient for our understanding. John 21:25 states that Jesus did much more than was recorded and Romans 15:4 states that everything was written for our understanding and encouragement. The theme of Christ’s messages throughout His ministry are consistent. Yet even with repetition, the Apostles didn’t understand until after His resurrection. Why should we think one attempt communicating a message is enough for us?
The messages in the New Testament are generally simple and direct. We should communicate similarly. Clear and concise communication will typically be less often misunderstood. Unlike the New Testament writers who had the Holy Spirit to guide them, we should rely on prayer and another’s eyes to add clarity, especially to the more important messages. Colossians 4:6 reminds us to have answer with grace while 1 Peter 1:15 states that our manner of conversation should be holy. It may also be confrontational. Galatians 2:11-14 states Paul withstood Peter face to face because that was necessary. No one should like confrontation, but by the same token, we should not avoid it when it is necessary.
Christ used parables to teach his disciples. Those stories captivated their minds and challenged their thinking. Matthew 13:10-17 indicates that His parables also confused some people who did not want to understand who He was and what His purpose was. Every one of us has a story to tell. Our stories are probably easier for us to remember and can make the communication both more memorable and more relatable. Also, unlike Christ who knew the hearts of men as He spoke to them and answered their unspoken questions (Matthew 12:25 and Luke 6:8), we must listen to the question and then form an answer.
Finally, communication must be more than words; it should be a call to action. Matthew 28:18-20 is called the Great Commission for a reason: it calls the disciples to go everywhere teaching and baptizing those who believe. Acts 2:14-41 is Peter’s sermon on Pentecost and an example of his action in response to the Great Commission.
Let’s all work at being better communicators and eliminating the distractions which interfere with our sending and receiving messages.
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Announcement From The Elders
We will resume Sunday evening services at 6 PM beginning June 16th and continuing to the end of August.
Beginning in September, we will have small group meetings and are looking for hosts and facilitators. Small groups will run until Memorial Weekend with a brief pause between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you want to partner with someone to share the host and/or facilitator duties, just let us know.
Building Godly Families: A New Young Adults Sun AM Bible Class
Lord willing on June 16th, a Sunday morning Bible class will start that is designed to help "young" parent(s). “Building Godly Families” will meet in Room 12 (w/ copy machine) at 10 AM, downstairs in the fellowship hall. The purpose of the class is to study and discuss Biblical principles regarding the family. Please pray for this class and if you are a "young" parent I look forward to seeing you as we seek to have more Godly families.
Robert Roach
Ernestine Sanders Obituary
Ernestine Fannin Sanders, age 86, formerly of Majestic, Kentucky, wife of Claude Sanders, Jr., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Ernestine was born April 29, 1938, in Majestic, Kentucky to the late John E. Fannin and Emma Preece Fannin.
Ernestine worked as a Postmaster for over thirty years in Majestic and Stopover, Kentucky. She loved to spend her time baking and cooking. She also loved to garden, play board games, work puzzles, and watch the Cincinnati Reds and University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ernestine was very involved with her church family at Majestic Church of Christ where she was a Sunday School teacher. Her favorite day of the year was Black Friday because she was an avid shopper.
Including her parents, Ernestine was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Fannin and Clyde Fannin and sisters, Ruth Bedsaul, Ruby Charles, and Thelma Fannin.
Ernestine is survived by her husband of 67 years, Claude Sanders, Jr.; three children, Katrina Stoner (Carl) of Lawrenceburg, Tony Sanders of Allen, and Michelle Stacy of Mount Sterling; brothers, Robert Fannin (Ruby) and Jack Fannin (Evelyn); six grandchildren, Jeremy, Jerilyn, Cayci, Lindsey, Dalton, and Cole; two step-grandchildren, Adam and Makenzie; eight great grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
We Still Need (1) Teacher For Wednesday Night
We kicked off our Summer Quarter (JUN - AUG) last Sunday, June 2nd! I want to thank everyone who just finished teaching our previous quarter. You all did an AMAZING job and we’re so appreciative of all your hard work. I also want to thank each and every person who’s volunteered to teach, co-teach, or sub during our current Summer Quarter. We’re very appreciative of your willingness to jump in and to teach our children God’s Word. We still have (1) class that doesn’t currently have a teacher: Pre-K (WED PM). We have a great group of youngsters, so whoever steps up to teach this Wednesday night class is guaranteed to have a fun summer! If you our willing to teach our Pre-K (WED PM) class, please contact Matthew Woodyard immediately. Thank you all for your help and God Bless you all!
Pre-K (WED PM) - ***OPEN***
Church Records - Sunday, June 9th
Bible Class Attendance - 63
Worship Attendance - 120
Contribution - $7,280.50
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Paul Mays (Friend Of The Bell’s)
The Family of Ernestine Sanders & Katrina Stoner
The Family of Patsy Cable (Bruce’s Aunt) & The Blanton’s
Alyson Woodyard
Ongoing Prayers For: Karen Durham (Val Clark’s friend), Britney Bartley (Val Clark’s friend), Wanda Justice (Alyson Woodyard’s grandmother), Michael Drury (Joyce Best’s nephew), The Eastman & Stivers Family, Rhoda Jones, Jim & Val Clark, Phil & Suzanne Wilkins, Amber Collins, Janice Gregory, Missy Farmer (friend of Dorothy Trent), The Shoemaker & Paris Family, Charlotte Chowning, Larry & Renita Clarke, Tim Lilly, The Franklin Family (Matthew, April, & Anna Marie), Tanya Phipps (Brenda Stone’s niece), The Poulter & Best Family, The Steele Family, Robin Ibershoff, The Bates Family, Roger Caudill, Judy Casey, Inez Chatham, John Widener Jr., The Tropoulos Family, Rita Tackett (Alyson Woodyard’s aunt), Cynthia Whitehead (friend of the Blanton’s), Ann Pittman, Mark McPherson, Janis Friend, Betty Blanton, Helen Hall, Penny Harland (Katie Bell’s mother), Alyssa Deaton, & Polly Deaton.
Please submit your prayer requests for inclusion at office@hollyhillcoc.org
Upcoming Events
Here are some events that are coming up that you need to make space on your calendar for.
Building Godly Families: A New Young Adult Bible Class - Sunday, June 16th (10 AM)
Lord willing on June 16th, a Sunday morning Bible class will start that is designed to help "young" parent(s). “Building Godly Families” will be held in Room 12 (w/ copy machine) downstairs in the fellowship hall. The purpose of the class is to study and discuss Biblical principles regarding the family. Please pray for this class and if you are a "young" parent I look forward to seeing you as we seek to have more Godly families.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, June 16th (6 PM)
A traditional worship service which occurs each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
REAL Ladies Bible Study - Thursday, June 20th (6 PM)
The REAL Ladies Bible Study will be on Thursday, June 20th at 6 PM, hosted by Katie Bell at the church building! We will have a Psalms Sticker by number craft and a short Bible study. Please bring your favorite finger food or dessert and invite your friends! Let’s have a wonderful night of fellowship together! Reach out to Katie with any questions!
The Roach’s Baby Shower - Saturday, June 22nd (12 PM to 1:30 PM)
Carol & Nancy Roach are hosting a Baby Shower & Lunch for Nicole & Daniel Roach at the church building (12 PM to 1:30 PM) on Saturday, June 22nd. A sign-up sheet will be placed in the foyer. Contact Carol or Nancy Roach for any questions.
Family Bible Day Planning Meeting - Sunday, June 23rd (Immediately Following Worship)
The Family Bible Day planning team will have a quick meeting to discuss event prepon Sunday, June 23rd immediately following morning worship. If you have any questions, contact Mike Mayes.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, June 23rd (6 PM)
A traditional worship service which occurs each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
Women In The Word Bible Study - Monday, June 24th (10 AM) or Tuesday, June 25th (6 PM)
A Bible study group for ladies who want to learn Bible study tools for a deeper relationship with God, hosted and taught by Katie Bell. This class will meet on the 4th Monday (10 AM) or Tuesday (6 PM) of each month downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, June 30th (6 PM)
A traditional worship service which occurs each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast - Saturday, July 6th (8 AM)
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast is a monthly event, held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8 AM. This month’s study will take place on Saturday, July 6th. The Bible study takes place at the church building, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
Family Bible Day - Saturday, July 13th (10 AM)
Holly Hill’s “Family Bible Day” will be Saturday, July 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM. We will have bible classes, lunch, and fun activities! This will be a fun and relaxed day for the Holly Hill family to get together, and fellowship, while we learn some Bible.
Elders, Deacons, Ministers, & Trustees Meeting - Sunday, July 14th (2 PM)
Our monthly Elders, Deacons, Ministers, & Trustees Meeting will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held on July 14th at 2 PM, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
How You Can Serve
There are a lot of ways you can get involved and do the work of God in our community!
Limited-Time Opportunities:
“Avenues For Women” Baby Bottle Collection (DUE THIS SUNDAY)
Each Mother's Day we pass out Baby Bottles to benefit Avenues for Women. It is a community organization dedicated to working with women to choose life and provides a variety of services. They even work with men and post-abortion women. It has a Christ based focus. We will start with 2 milk crates of baby bottles. They will be located at the main entrance. Let's each take one or two and have such a strong demand that we need even more bottles. The bottles are returned when they are filled. Just place in one of the crates. We try to have them in by Father's Day. Let's see if we can raise 2,000 for this great organization.
Operation Re-Stock The Food Pantry
The Food Pantry needs to be re-stocked. During the upcoming months we will be asking for specific food donations. There will be a box in the foyer for you to place your food donations. Thank you so much and let’s make Operation re-stock a success!! For the month of June, we need:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Saltine Crackers
Long-Term Opportunities:
Tech Team Support
The Holly Hill Tech Team needs help. We would love to have a few more people trained and available to set up the livestreams and audio equipment. It’s a fairly simple task and you’ll be well trained before being thrown into the seat alone. If you’re interested, see Nick, David, or Brad.
Card Ministry
Every Sunday there are cards spread out on a table in the lobby that will be sent out to various church members and guests who need encouragement. You can help serve and encourage by making sure to sign these cards each week. If you know of someone the church should send a card, please give the name(s) and address to Joyce Best. We have “get-well” cards, “thinking of you” cards, “praying for you” cards, and sympathy cards. You can also text the information to (502) 593-5865.
Casey Blessing Box
The Casey’s are collecting items to give away to those in need in their Blessing Box. Currently, they are accepting donations of:
Can Goods (Fruit & Vegetables)
Crackers
Cereal
Shriners Children’s Hospital
Donna White is collecting soda can tabs to donate to the children’s hospital. Please leave your donations in the lobby.
Children’s Bible Class Teachers & Helpers
If you’d be willing to teach, sub, or help, please see Matthew Woodyard. We have a wonderful opportunity to teach God’s Word to our children. Let’s make sure they get our very best! Thank you!
Summer Quarter Teacher Roster (JUN - AUG):
Nursery (SUN AM) - Stephenia Bowman
Nursery (WED PM) - Carly Gill
18-36 Month (SUN AM) - Michele Blanton
18-36 Month (WED PM) - ***OPEN***
Pre-K (SUN AM) - Sarah Jones & Gala Catron
Pre-K (WED PM) - Glenna Goins
K-2nd Grade (SUN AM) - Joyce Best
K-2nd Grade (WED PM) - Inez Chatham
3rd-5th Grade (SUN AM) - Mike & Robin Mayes
3rd-5th Grade (WED PM) - Matthew Woodyard
For more information or for help signing up for any of these ministries, please call the church office at: (502) 227-7796
Holly Hill Church of Christ
1020 Holly Hill Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
Web - www.hollyhillcoc.org
Phone - (502) 227-7796
Email - office@hollyhillcoc.org
Service Times
Sun AM Bible Study - 10am
Sun AM Worship - 11am
Sun PM Worship - 6pm
Wed PM Bible Study - 6:30pm