Your Seat At The Table
“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.
Your Seat At The Table
Devotional by: Nick Gill
I love the Lord’s Supper. For me, communion is the heart of our worship as the people of God. I could talk all day about all the things I appreciate about the time when we share the bread and the fruit of the vine together, remembering all that the Lord Jesus means to us. Communion was part of God’s creative intent – he created because he wanted to share the communion that already existed in fullness between Father and Son and Spirit. The act of creation is God’s decision to share God’s own loving fellowship with others for their benefit. God created out of the overflow of his love.
Just as communion was God’s purpose in creation, communion is also God’s purpose in redemption. God seeks to redeem that which is fallen; to recreate that which sin has so pervasively corrupted. God did not choose Abraham or call Israel because they were mighty or glorious or righteous, but because he loved them (Deuteronomy 7:7-9). In the same way, God did not choose us in Christ because we were so holy or inherently valuable that God HAD TO redeem us. “While we were still helpless… while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6, 8). God created Israel, and then the church, so that we could delight in communion with Him.
The ultimate goal of God’s promises and His faithfulness is so He will dwell with His people in a community He will establish when the new age is consummated (Revelation 21:3). The communion God intended in creation, and began to restore in redemption, will be fulfilled when God’s people gather around His table in the age to come. And when we gather around the table together now, between His resurrection and ours, we remember the promises of God! By faith, we know those promises will be fulfilled because we know the name of the True and Living God is “steadfast love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6).
If that wasn’t enough, here are even more of my favorite things about communing with our Lord:
He is my King, a servant-king who emptied himself to suffer all things on our behalf
There is truly only one table, the Lord’s table, and when we gather around the one table, we gather and eat and drink with all the “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) that the writer of Hebrews describes, the faithful saints who have gone on to their reward before us
Sharing the bread and the fruit of the vine models the sharing life of believers, as we all rely on Him for our life
Seeing my fellow disciples share this with me reminds me that we are one family, wherever we are
The Lord’s Supper reminds me that, in Christ, God is not just a spectator but the most glorious participant in our assembly
Eating and drinking the Lord’s Supper helps me look forward to the day when all of His children will gather and celebrate Him together, and all disease and poverty and hatred will have been defeated
I hope you will come Sunday and experience the humble, counterintuitive power of communing around the Lord Jesus Christ’s table.
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Family Bible Day Sign-Up Sheet
Holly Hill’s Family Bible Day will be this Saturday, July 13th at 10 AM - 2 PM. We will have bible classes, lunch, and fun activities!
Our lunch menu will be barbecue for the adults and grilled cheese/chicken nuggets for the kids. If you plan to attend, PLEASE SIGN-UP ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET IN THE FOYER. We want to make sure we have plenty of food for everyone attending!
This will be a fun and relaxed day for the Holly Hill family to get together, and fellowship, while we learn some Bible. See you July 13th!
Obituary For Michael Brian Drury
Michael Brian Drury, 46, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Jewish Hospital.
He was baptized and raised in Fairmont Church of Christ, and later became a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family, having cookouts and taking his niece and nephew fishing. He also enjoyed cars; working on them, and watching nascar racing and stock car racing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Suerene Chowing and Otis and Ruby Drury; uncles, Bobby Chowning and Gerald Drury; and aunt, Roxie Carey.
He is survived by his son, Mason (Sara) Hurlburt; daughter, Shelby (Jon) Drury; mother, Joe Ann (Charlie ) Goode; father, Gary (Carolyn) Drury; brother, David (Kimberly) Drury; niece and nephew, Lawsyn Drury and Carter Drury; aunts and uncles, Joyce Best, Betty Chowning, Charlotte Chowning, D.L (Virginia) Chowning, Peggy (Reggie) Robinson, Doris Cornish, Brenda Peach, Sharon Bickers, and Judy (Joe) Durr; and many cousins.
His funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday July 11, 2024, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, July 10th and 9 AM to 11 AM on Thursday, July 11th at Barlow Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brennen Lundy, Dustin Chowning, Donnie Curtsinger, Kenny Hagerman, Chad Case, and Tanner Ensor.
Memorial contributions may go to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Polishing The Pulpit 2024
PTP is an annual event associated with churches of Christ. It is held each summer in Branson and each fall in the Smoky Mountains. It is attended by over 5,000 people from all over the U.S. and many nations. Its focus is on worshipping God, edifying His children, and educating/training His workers. It is an opportunity for continuing education for preachers and others.
There is simply no way to describe the PTP experience to someone who has never attended.
You just have to be there—when thousands of people join in worship, it is indescribable—when hundreds of preachers feast on the Word and share their expertise, it is unlike anything you have seen before—when elders share wisdom to solve complicated issues, you will be amazed—when 700 teens and youth get together, the excitement is palpable—when hundreds of women grow together spiritually, the joy is evident.
When 200+ speakers cover 700 topics in 10-14 concurrent classes over the week, your spiritual bucket will overflow and your heart will soar—when the constant challenge is deciding which class to attend because they all sound so interesting, you will know you are at PTP.
Early Bird Registration is limited. So do not delay!
PTP East - Sevierville: August 16-22, 2024
Location: Sevierville Convention Center
202 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37876
Church Records - Sunday, July 7th
Bible Class Attendance - 69
Worship Attendance - 107
Sunday PM Attendance - 29
Contribution - $6,054.50
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Logan & Emersyn Forrest (Todd & Angela’s Son-In-Law & Granddaughter were in a very serious hiking accident & are hospitalized in Knoxville)
The Best & Drury Family (Joyce’s nephew Michael passed away from cancer)
Cecelia Bryant (Jim Clark’s sister, recovering from surgery due to an aneurism)
Jerry Roberts (member of Jim & Val Clark’s family, suffered a brain bleed & became partially paralyzed on left side)
Trish Layne (member of Jim & Val Clark’s family, recovering from a broken collarbone)
Thelma Spears (member of Jim & Val Clark’s family, had a heart attack due to the covid virus)
Iris Griffin (Inez Chatham’s niece)
Ongoing Prayers For: Lori Armstrong (friend of April Deaton), Jessie Tropoulos, Kyle Cordial (Val Clark’s friend), JD Roberts (Val Clark’s friend), The Stone & Sanders Family, Fern Perkins (Matthew Woodyard’s aunt), Karen Durham (Val Clark’s friend), Britney Bartley (Val Clark’s friend), Wanda Justice (Alyson Woodyard’s grandmother), Rhoda Jones, Jim & Val Clark, Phil & Suzanne Wilkins, Amber Collins, Janice Gregory, Missy Farmer (friend of Dorothy Trent), Larry & Renita Clarke, Tim Lilly, Tanya Phipps (Brenda Stone’s niece), Robin Ibershoff, Roger Caudill, Judy Casey, Inez Chatham, John Widener Jr., 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.
Family Bible Day - Saturday, July 13th (10 AM - 2 PM)
Holly Hill’s Family Bible Day is this Saturday, July 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM. We’ll have Bible classes, lunch, and a lot of fun activities!
Our lunch menu will be barbecue for the adults and grilled cheese/chicken nuggets for the kids. If you plan to attend, PLEASE SIGN-UP ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET IN THE FOYER. We want to make sure we have plenty of food for everyone attending!
This will be a fun and relaxed day for the Holly Hill family to get together, and fellowship, while we learn some Bible. See you July 13th!
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, July 14th (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. We have (2) adult bible classes, “Getting To Know God,” which is taught by Nick Gill in the auditorium, and “Building Godly Families,” which is taught by Robert Roach downstairs (Rm. 12). Our children’s classes meet downstairs. Bible Classes end at 10:45 AM and our worship service begins at 11 AM, upstairs in the auditorium.
Elder, Deacon, Minister, & Trustee Meeting - Sunday, July 14th (2 PM)
Our monthly Elder, Deacon, Minister, & Trustee 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.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, July 14th (6 PM)
A traditional worship service each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, July 17th (6:30 PM)
Bible classes for all ages. Adults meet in the auditorium and kids meet downstairs. The adult class for the summer quarter is “Bee in The Word,” taught by Elijah Bell.
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, July 21st (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. We have (2) adult bible classes, “Getting To Know God,” which is taught by Nick Gill in the auditorium, and “Building Godly Families,” which is taught by Robert Roach downstairs (Rm. 12). Our children’s classes meet downstairs. Bible Classes end at 10:45 AM and our worship service begins at 11 AM, upstairs in the auditorium.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, July 21st (6 PM)
A traditional worship service each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
Women In The Word Bible Study - Monday, July 22nd (10 AM) or Tuesday, July 23rd (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.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, July 24th (6:30 PM)
Bible classes for all ages. Adults meet in the auditorium and kids meet downstairs. The adult class for the summer quarter is “Bee in The Word,” taught by Elijah Bell.
REAL Ladies Bible Study - Thursday, July 25th (6 PM)
The REAL Ladies Bible Study group will meet on Thursday, July 25th at 6 PM. Cora Owens will be hosting this month’s study at: 324 Whippoorwill Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Please bring your favorite snack or appeitizer. Dessert will be furnished.
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, July 28th (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. We have (2) adult bible classes, “Getting To Know God,” which is taught by Nick Gill in the auditorium, and “Building Godly Families,” which is taught by Robert Roach downstairs (Rm. 12). Our children’s classes meet downstairs. Bible Classes end at 10:45 AM and our worship service begins at 11 AM, upstairs in the auditorium.
Sunday Evening Worship - Sunday, July 28th (6 PM)
A traditional worship service each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, July 31st (6:30 PM)
Bible classes for all ages. Adults meet in the auditorium and kids meet downstairs. The adult class for the summer quarter is “Bee in The Word,” taught by Elijah Bell.
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:
Volunteers Needed For Family Bible Day
Holly Hill’s Family Bible Day will be this Saturday, July 13th from 10 AM until 2 PM. We’re offering Bible classes, fun for all ages, mouthwatering BBQ w/ Mike Mayes manning the grill, and Christian fellowship with our Holly Hill family. If you’re not already helping and have some spare time, please get in touch with Mike Mayes to see where he needs you! Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work making sure everything’s set up and ready to go! Let’s enjoy this much needed time together Saturday, in fellowship with OUR FAMILY!
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 July, we need:
Muffin Mix
Mac & Cheese (Box)
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!
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