The Heart of the Matter
“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.
The Heart of the Matter
Devotional by: Todd Best
In a recent conversation discussing the state of this world, my brother-in-law stated that as he was teaching a Bible class, he remembered something a former minister shared with him when he was very young. His words of wisdom were that you need to have God’s Word deep within your heart so that when the trials of life come around, you will have it in your heart to know what to do.
God taught this principle in the Old Testament: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9
We are taught to follow Jesus’ example. When He was tempted, He used scripture to rebuke the Devil three times.
• The first time, “But he answered, ‘It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 quoting Deuteronomy 8:3 (ESV)
• The second time, “Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, you shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Matthew 4:7, quoting Deuteronomy 6:16 (ESV)
• The third time, “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” Matthew 4:10 quoting Deuteronomy 6:13 (ESV)
How can we have God’s Word deep within our heart? How can we use scripture to ward off the devil? We must diligently study the scripture. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
To fully equip ourselves to know the Word of God, as instructed in the verses above, we should take advantage of every opportunity God provides for us through church worship, church activities and spending time with one another in spiritual fellowship.
We learn from one another when we study together. We are encouraged by our brethren when we pray together. We lift each other up when needed. These things take place when we participate in all activities scheduled by our leadership. “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25
Missions
These are the challenges that the congregation is actively working on this month.
Our Missions For October
Equip — Invite a church member or family to do something with you outside of the worship assembly.
Teach — Share something with your accountability person (or another church member) that stood out to you from a recent Bible study.
Serve — Ask a deacon, ministry leader, elder, or minister how you can help, and serve in the way they direct you.
*Be on the lookout for weekly training videos on our Facebook and YouTube pages, published each Sunday, to help you complete the challenges.
*As you complete each challenge, drop one of the pom-pom balls into the corresponding jar at the Mission Control Center in the lobby so we can see how many people are completing each challenge. One completion per person, per challenge, per month.
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Women’s Ministry Announcement
Vickie Wise, myself and Mary Johnson are stepping down as coordinators of the Women’s Ministry. If any lady is interested in taking over the Ladies Ministry, please let one of us know so that we can give your name to the Elders and pass along all the information that you will need concerning the different programs within the ministry. We appreciate your support for these several years that we have chaired this ministry and will be around to help with any questions that the new chairman may have. However, I will NOT be stepping down from the Meal Train and the Food Pantry.
Baptism Report
Rejoice church! Jeremy Walker was baptized last Monday (October 17th). Please rejoice with us and encourage him in his new Christian walk!Administrative Assistant Position Update
Matthew Woodyard is our new administrative assistant. If you have questions about the emails or other administrative matters, please see Matthew.
Physical Copies Of The Weekly Vine To Be Sent Out
We will begin sending our printed copies of the Weekly Vine to those who are unable to receive them digitally. If you know of someone who needs to receive a printed copy via mail, please email the church office with their name and mailing address. You can also instruct them to call the church office at 502-227-7796 and leave a voicemail with their name and address.
Cards
If you know someone that needs to receive a card in the mail from the church, please send a note to office@hollyhillcoc.org with “Cards” in the subject line. We will get that information to Sonia to prepare a card for the church to sign.
Potluck
Bring soups, sandwiches, and deserts for the potluck this Sunday (October 30th).
Send All Announcements And Prayer Requests To Our New Email: office@hollyhillcoc.org
Starting October 1st, any announcement or prayer request you want sent out to the entire church must be submitted via our new email address: office@hollyhillcoc.org. We will collect the submissions and group them together and send no more than one email per day. Cutoff for submissions is 4pm every day, and the email will go out at 5pm.
Special Collection For Potters On October 30th
This Sunday we will be taking up a special collection for the Potters Children’s Home. All contributions will go toward the Children’s Home, so please plan accordingly for your contribution. Thank you!
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Marsheila Valentine and family in the passing of her mother, Sue Paris
The Allen family (Josh, April, Ella, and Chloe) as they mourn the loss of their 7-year-old son Andrew
Gail Keith as she continues recovery
Carolyn Perry who’s in the final stage of Cirrhosis of the liver
Tammy Dotson Riddle’s mother and her struggles with Alzheimer’s Disease
Jenna Mays hoping to have medical issues resolved without surgery
Robin Mayes has tested positive for Covid
Inez Ramsey has an infection in her spine and is undergoing tests at Louisville’s Jewish Hospital
Inez Ramsey has an infection in her spine and is undergoing tests at Louisville’s Jewish Hospital
Ongoing Prayers For: Family of Bob Tankersley, David Fair (Asks for prayers for marriage and family situation), Larry Clarke, Steve Small, Phil and Suzanne Wilkins, Samantha Horn and Baby Cora, Janis Friend, Val Clark (healing after arm surgery), Jim Clark (Continued Prayers), God’s will for the Tom Roach family and Hudson, Prayers for Mission Control Challenges, Glenda Mitchum, Lisa & Pete Vogel, Robin Mayes’ mother, Corinne Dossett (Hip replacement surgery)
* 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.
This Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm — Afternoon Service
Immediately following the potluck luncheon, we will convene in the auditorium for an afternoon service instead of meeting at 6 pm.
This Sunday, October 30th — Potluck
Bring: soups, sandwiches, and deserts. Every fifth Sunday, we have a potluck after morning worship, and then have a short devotional after the meal. There will be no evening service. Please bring a dish to share and stay for the afternoon devotional as well.Monday, October 31st — Cookout and Trick-Or-Treat Gathering For 5th Grade And Under
Kurt and Emily will host a cookout and trick-or-treat gathering for families with kids 5th grade and under at their house.
Next Sunday Night, November 6th at 6:30 — Mission Control
Everyone meets in small groups in the fellowship hall. Material is provided for group discussion of each question. Responses on how to better meet the month's challenges are shared with all groups. Attendance at the previous mission control meetings is not required.
November 7th, Monday at 6pm — R.E.A.L Ladies Meeting
The R.E.A.L Ladies November meeting will be on November 7, 2022, at 6pm at Michele Blanton’s house. Michele is hosting and Kathie Anderson will be giving the lesson on thanksgiving and gratefulness. Please bring your favorite appetizer. Michele will provide drinks, fruit tray, croissant sandwiches, and sausage balls. Please sign up in the fellowship hall if you plan to attend.
November 13th, Sunday at 8:30 — Veterans Appreciation Doughnuts
Join us before class, for coffee and doughnuts, as we say thank you and show our appreciation to the men and women who’ve served our country. Thank you all for your service!
November 19th, Saturday at 2pm — Memorial Service or Bob Tankersley
Join us for a Memorial Service, dedicated to our brother Bob Tankersley. The service will be held here, at the church building. “Stay between the white lines.”
How You Can Serve
There are a lot of ways you can get involved and do the work of God in our community!
For more information or for help signing up for any of these ministries, please call the church office at: (502) 227-7796.
Limited-Time Opportunities:
Pack The Pulpit Schedule And Items Needed
Mark your calendars:
November 13th…it is pack the pulpit Sunday.
November 16th…we will move the food downstairs.
November 20th…we will meet at 4:00p to start packing the boxes.
If you know someone that will need a box please contact Robin Mayes or Sonia Roach. We will have a list and make arrangements with you for the box to be ready and picked up.
If you make a monetary donation please write in the memo Holiday Boxes/Pantry.
The list of items needed:Macaroni & Cheese
Stuffing Mix
Instant Potatoes (Family size box)
Gravy (packets/jars)
Spaghetti sauce & Pasta noodles
Canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc)
Cream of mushroom
Cream of chicken
Canned Vegetables
Cranberry sauce
Dessert mix (muffin/cake & icing/Brownie mixes)
Rice
Peanut butter & Jelly
Bisquick
Pancake mix
Syrup
Pudding mix
Jell-O mix
Cereal
Crackers
Cooking oil
Applesauce
Marshmallows
Can fruit
100% Fruit Juice (Family Size Bottle)
Backpack Program
We will continue to work with Westridge Elementary School and provide food for 50 students through the weekend Backpack Program. We need your help to keep this program going for the months of October, December, February and April (see list of needed items below).
During these months please write (print) a card to encourage them or write your favorite Bible verse to share with them. We can invite them and their families to worship with us.If you have any questions please reach out to Tom and Sonia Roach. If you make a monetary donation please write Backpack Program in the memo line.
Items needed are:
Vienna sausage
Pull top ravioli cups
Shelf stable yogurt
Beef jerky
Oatmeal
Individual cereal
Cheese and crackers
Mac and cheese cups
Mashed potato cups
Beanie weenies
Popcorn
Raisins, pudding cups
Jello cups
Protein bars
Granola bars
Pop tarts
Cheese dippers
Pull top soup cups
Easy open green beans and corn.
October Mission Control Challenges
We have 3 new challenges for the month of October that we need your help on. Please see the section above entitled “Missions” for more information.
Long-Term Opportunities:
Mission Launch Team
We are needing individuals to sign up for the Mission Launch Team. People on this team commit to working on the Mission Control challenges each month, and they also commit to encouraging at least one other person to work on the missions as well. We need you to sign up for this ministry so we can grow the Mission Control program organically from person to person. Sign up for the Mission Launch Team at the Mission Control Center in the lobby.
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.
Greeter Ministry — We’re looking for people who are friendly and outgoing to welcome our guests and members each Sunday morning. If you are interested, contact Tom Owens.
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.
Casey Blessing Box — The Caseys are collecting items to give away to those in need in their Blessing Box. Currently, they are accepting donations of: Can goods of fruit and vegetables. Crackers, or 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.
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:
Sunday Bible Class: 10am
Sunday Morning Worship, 11am
Sunday Evening Worship, 6pm
Wednesday Evening Bible class: 6:30pm