Out Of The Heart
“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.
Out Of The Heart
Devotional By: Matthew Woodyard
As a child I used to imagine how great life would be as a grown-up. Like most young men, my ponderance of adulthood boiled down to how many Corvettes I would own (ZERO) and how many titles I’d win playing basketball for the University of Kentucky (ZERO). One aspect of adulthood I never gave an ounce of thought to was SELF-CONTROL. As I near my 40th trip around the sun, I can assuredly state that self-control, or lack thereof, has played a significantly larger role in my day-to-day adult life, eclipsing both basketball and corvettes, sadly.
“Life ain’t fair and the world is mean.” -Sturgill Simpson
I struggle daily with self-control, and I’d venture to say it’s not a problem unique to me. Life’s circumstances may be out of your control, but your response is not. During stressful times, self-control is hard. We often preach about how it preserves relationships, how it’s necessary, and how it’s expected of us. That is all true. But let’s take a moment to recognize that controlling ourselves can be very difficult when you’re heartbroken, anxious, righteously angry, or feeling lost. That is part of being human. Thankfully, Jesus was also human once. He knows the struggle.
“…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7
In the gospels, we not only learn what Jesus taught, but we also learn about His character. Jesus showed love. Jesus showed a propensity for peace. Jesus also got upset sometimes. Remember the money changers in the temple? Jesus, who was a carpenter and was likely a strong man, drove them out with a whip and turned over their tables for emphasis (John 2:13-16). Anger, hurt, and other “negative” emotions are not in themselves sinful. How we handle them, however, can be. How do we safeguard against that?
In Luke 6:43-45 Jesus said, “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
How’s your heart? If your heart is in the right place, what comes out of your mouth will be good. If you’ve not protected your heart from the world, hard times may bring out the worst in you. Personally, I’m going to focus on my heart so my mouth, and my actions, will follow.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” 1 Corinthians 9:24
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Our Committees & Committee Leaders
In order to efficiently conduct worship and to serve the needs of the congregation, the men’s leadership team have decided upon the following committees and committee leaders. Please contact any of these men with any questions you may have.
Evangelistic Committee
Leader(s): Robert Roach & Jeff Jones
-Spiritual Matters of the church
-Minister(s)
-Adult Bible classes
-Leadership Development (men within the congregation to grow toward Biblical leadership)
Worship Committee
Leader: Scott Trent
-Planning/Executing Worship Services
-Worship Technology
-Scheduling Men to Lead Worship
Education Committee
Leader(s): OPEN
-Sun AM Bible Classes
-Wed PM Bible Classes
-Scheduling Teachers & Helpers
-Curriculum
-Substitute Teaching
Finance Committee
Leader: Tom Owens
-Budget
-Bills & Expenses
-Credit Cards & Bank Accounts
-Mortgage
-Contribution
Building & Grounds Committee
Leader: Brad Gregory
-Building Maintenance
-Parking Lot & Grounds
-Building Security
-Scheduling Building Use
Communication & Outreach Committee
Leader(s): Mike Mayes & David Jones
-Announcements
-Emails & Newsletter
-Food Pantry, Backpack Program, VBS, Meal Train, Card Program, & Outreach Ministries
-Social Media
-Guest Center, Gift Bags, & Connection Cards
Youth Activity Planning Committee
Leader: Bruce Blanton
-Youth Activity Planning Team (Begins August 11th)
-Planning Youth Activities
OJ “Skip” Jennings III Obituary
(August 19, 1937 – July 31, 2024)
Oscar Jackson “OJ”/”Skip” Jennings III, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Louisville East Post Acute Care in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was a member of Holly Hill Church of Christ, Frankfort, Kentucky. He was a graduate of New Concord (KY) High School and Murray State University.
OJ was a retired Colonel in the US Army Reserve, having served 30 years. His civilian position was also at the 100th Division Headquarters in Louisville. OJ worked with the Boy Scouts for over 30 years, and also worked with American Heritage Girls for several years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, June Shrader Jennings, and his daughter, Jan L. Jennings, his parents George Kerby Jennings and Dorothy Amelia Hagen Jennings, his brother Edwin Jennings, and his sister Edna Merrell.
OJ is survived by his two sons: James H. Jennings (Carolyn) of Jeffersontown, Kentucky, and John K. Jennings (Debbie) of Louisville, Kentucky; his three grandchildren: Kathryn “Katie” Ernst (Justin) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joshua Jennings (Felicia) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Jennifer Dooley (Reice) of Dayton, Ohio; his three great-grandsons: Noah Ernst, Riley Ernst, and Julian Jennings; his sister Doris Jean Frazer of Murray, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews, and friends.
Funeral service for Mr. OJ Jennings will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Burial will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, Kentucky.
The visitation will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mr. Jennings’ name to either:
Kentuckiana Stroke Association, 3425 Stony Spring Cir #102, Louisville, KY 40220.
Jennings Journalism Scholarship at Murray State University, 1375 Chestnut St, Murray, KY 42071.
Mission Report: Güines, Cuba (May & June)
Included below is the link to the Güines Missionary Team's Mission Report for May & June.
Church Records: Sunday, August 4th
Bible Class Attendance - 70
Worship Attendance - 105
Contribution - $14,267.50
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Rhoda Jones (Released from hospital)
Libby Smith (Been in the ICU due to blood clots in her legs, lungs, and arm; In considerable pain)
The Family of OJ “Skip” Jennings
Brenda Perkins (Multiple Sclerosis)
Mike Lay (Stage 4 Cancer)
David Bird (Back Surgery)
Logan & Emersyn Forrest
Ongoing Prayers For: Larry & Renita Clarke, Lori Armstrong (friend of April Deaton, battling cancer), Cecelia Bryant (Jim Clark’s sister, recovering from surgery due to an aneurism), The Best & Drury Family, Jerry Roberts (member of the Clark family, who’s suffered a brain bleed), Thelma Spears (member of the Clark family, who’s recovering from a heart attack), Iris Griffin (Inez Chatham’s niece), Jessie Tropoulos, Kyle Cordial (Val Clark’s friend), The Stone & Sanders Family, Karen Durham (Val Clark’s friend), Britney Bartley (Val Clark’s friend), Jim & Val Clark, Phil & Suzanne Wilkins, Amber Collins, Janice Gregory, Missy Farmer (friend of Dorothy Trent), 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.
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, August 11th (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. Our adult class will meet in the auditorium and the 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, August 11th (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 - Tuesday, August 13th (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 2nd Tuesday (6 PM) of each month downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, August 14th (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.
The Oreo Olympics: Ice Cream & Cookie Social - Saturday, August 17th (1 PM - 3 PM)
Join us on Saturday, August 17th (1-3 PM), for the Oreo Olympics: Ice Cream & Cookie Social. We'll have homemade cookies, an ice cream truck, events for all ages, food, fellowship, and fun!
There will be a COOKIE sign-up sheet in the foyer on the bulletin board.
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, August 18th (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. Our adult class will meet in the auditorium and the 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, August 18th (6 PM)
A traditional worship service each Sunday night at 6 PM. Our Sunday evening services continue through the end of August.
REAL Ladies Bible Study - Tuesday, August 20th (6 PM)
This month’s REAL Ladies Bible Study will be on Tuesday, August 20th at 6 PM. Glenna Goins will be hosting at her home, so contact the office (office@hollyhillcoc.org) for directions.
There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the foyer.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, August 21st (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.
Bridal Shower Luncheon For Andrew Roach & Sydney Janes - Saturday, August 24th (12 PM)
The ladies of the congregation are invited to a bridal luncheon for Sydney Janes and Andrew Roach. The luncheon will take place at Holly Hill on August 24th at 12 PM.
Details and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.
Sunday Morning Service - Sunday, August 25th (10 AM - 12 PM)
Bible classes for all ages begin at 10 AM. Our adult class will meet in the auditorium and the 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, August 25th (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 - Tuesday, August 27th (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 Tuesday (6 PM) of each month downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
Mid-Week Service - Wednesday, August 28th (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:
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 August, we need:
Instant Potatoes
Instant Rice
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 David Jones, Brad Gregory, or Brad Proctor.
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 a member of church leadership. 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