Disciples of The King
“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.
Devoted to Pray as Disciples of the King
Devotional by: Nick Gill
In Luke 11, Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to fulfill God’s plan of salvation, to accomplish the new Exodus in which the coming kingdom of God would open the way to forgiveness and deliverance and peace. On the road, Jesus equips his disciples with training about prayer, training that all of his disciples need to grasp.
Disciples of Jesus will often meet friends and acquaintances who will say something like, “I’ve been praying about this, for years, I’ve been urgent in prayer about it, and nothing seems to be happening.” And we as disciples don’t have an instant or easy answer for that. Somebody you love is very sick and you pray earnestly, shamelessly, persistently for them to get better and then they don’t. There is no easy answer.
We know that prayer is not a vending machine where you put in our money and out pops the response we want. What we forget sometimes, though, is that there are dark forces warring against the kingdom, and God the Father wants us to be part of his ongoing purposes in his world. Prayer is part of that blessed calling and responsibility - it’s literally part of the way the world is supposed to work.
In that teaching in Luke 11, preparing his disciples for kingdom living and prayer, he says, “What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a snake? or if he asks for an egg will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
When Matthew captures this teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, the father gives “good gifts to those who ask him” -- but here in Luke, it’s the Father giving the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. What if Jesus is saying that the Holy Spirit contains all other possible good gifts that the Father might want to give us? So that whatever it is we’re asking for, whether it’s healing or food or safety or reconciliation or forgiveness, ultimately those are all prayers for the Holy Spirit. We need to be devoted to prayer, because it is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that disciples of Jesus Christ live out our full gospel calling.
Missions
These are the challenges that the congregation is actively working on this month.
Our Missions For November
Equip — Encourage another church member to be thankful by inviting them to share in completing the Thanksgiving themed Teach & Serve missions for the month.
Kids’ Challenge — Ask each person in your family what they are thankful for, and why those things are special to them.
Teach — Using the blank slips at Mission Control, write out something you are thankful for, along with a Bible verse, and drop it in the big jar (put in at least 3). These will be shared with the congregation.
Kids’ Challenge — With your parents’ help, write out a list of 10 things that you are thankful for, and thank God for each one.
Serve — Write and give/send notes of thanksgiving expressing your appreciation to 3 different church members.
Kids’ Challenge — Have your parents help you write cards to say ‘thank you’ to your Bible Class teachers.
*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.
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. (See Matthew Woodyard)
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.
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.
Church Records (11/6/22)
Bible Class Attendance (Sun AM) — 82
Worship Attendance (Sun AM) — 143
Contribution — $10,381.00
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Brenda Stone’s grandson, Dawson and his parents, as he’s fighting to overcome RSV and pneumonia
Katrina Nimmo and her doctors, as they attempt to find the best treatment for her hemorrhage
Sandra Haden, Tiffany Quarles’ mother, who has suffered a significant stroke
Paige Catron’s cousin, Sara Catron, who is battling stomach cancer
Inez Ramsey has been discharged from the hospital, but is struggling with a Picc Line in her arm
Gayle Walker, Anna Marston’s son-in-law, had hip replacement surgery on the 9th
The Allen family (Josh, April, Ella, and Chloe) as they mourn the loss of their 7-year-old son Andrew
Tammy Dotson Riddle’s mother and her struggles with Alzheimer’s Disease
Ongoing Prayers For: The Valentine Family, Gail Keith, Jenna Mayes, Barbara Sudduth, 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, 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 Night, November 13th at 6:00pm — Study Groups
On this Sunday night, the men will meet in the auditorium for a group session, and the women will meet in room 12 downstairs. Some of the men will teach the children in a separate classroom downstairs in order to allow the mothers to participate in the women's study group. All are welcome! Please bring your family!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!
Next Saturday Night, November 19th 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.”
Next Sunday Night, November 20th at 6pm — Singing Service
We will meet downstairs in the fellowship area to sing together in worship to God, and to encourage each other. The chairs will be arranged in a circle to intentionally draw attention to the fact that we are a family and are singing to build each other up. For many, these singing events are very moving and powerful. We want you to be there!
December 3rd, Saturday at 10am — R.E.A.L. Ladies
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd for our next R.E.A.L. Ladies Bible study. Join Sonia Roach and Janice Coffelt as they host the get together, beginning at 10am at their home (199 Hempridge Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065). Hope to see you there!
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 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.
November Mission Control Challenges
We have 3 new challenges for the month of November 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 Casey’s 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.
Children’s Bible Class Teachers/Helpers — Our next quarter begins in December, so we will be needing to staff our Children’s Bible Classes. If you’d be willing to teach and/or help, please see Matthew Woodyard.
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