JOY TO THE WORLD
“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.
JOY TO THE WORLD
BY: ELIJAH BELL
***PLEASE CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE***
Is the knowledge of King Jesus coming into the world "joy to the world" for you? Or do you have a different reaction? In Matthew 2:1-16, we see two very different reactions to the knowledge of the birth of King Jesus. This Sunday (12/22/24) we'll look at those two reactions, and the three actions both parties took in response to King Jesus' birth. Study along with us before Sunday and come ready to learn and remember Jesus' birth together as we all strive to allow the knowledge of King Jesus coming into the world to be "Joy To The World"!
NEWS
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
NEW AUDIO/VIDEO DESK
We're excited about the new Audio/Video desk being built, but unfortunately, it won't be ready for a few more days. That means our Wednesday evening service this week won't be live streamed, but we'll be back online Sunday. Be sure to thank Mike Mundt, Kim Mundt, Steve Jones, Todd Best, Scott Trent, Brad Gregory, Brad Proctor, & Stefan Rudic for doing a wonderful job!
(NEW AUDIO/VIDEO DESK PICTURED ABOVE)
LADIES ORNAMENT EXCHANGE PARTY
Here are some pictures from the Ladies Ornament Exchange Party. Please take a moment to thank Kellie Jones for hosting a wonderful event. It looks like everyone had a great time!
(LADIES ORNAMENT EXCHANGE PARTY PICTURED ABOVE)
PRAISE UPDATE ON ETHAN JONES
Words can’t express our gratitude. God is Good and prayers were answered. After about 3 hours, an amazing medical team finished up Ethan’s surgery and Dr Mutchnick gave us the good news. Sarah & I are with him while he’s recovering in the ICU, and we’re looking forward to our next stop on this journey.
(TAKEN FROM DAVID JONES FACEBOOK PAGE)
PRAISE UPDATE ON RAY BOWMAN
The aortic valve I had replaced in 2013 needed to be replaced again, so I checked in to the Gill Heart Institute at UK this morning for a Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure. It took about an hour and a half, I spend the night for observation and barring unforseen circumstances go home tomorrow. I should be back on par by next Friday. Thanks to all those who lifted me up in prayer. God is good!
(TAKEN FROM RAY BOWMAN’S FACEBOOK PAGE)
CHILI COOKOFF SIGN-UP SHEET
The sign-up sheet for the Bob Tankersley Chili Cook-off is posted to the bulletin board in the foyer. Please sign-up to bring chili and other food items for the potluck on Sunday, December 29th immediately following our morning worship service. Thank you!
NEW YEAR’S EVE GAME NIGHT SIGN-UP SHEET
There’s a sign-up sheet in the foyer for the New Year’s Eve Game Night. Please sign-up to bring a game and/or a finger food. If you have any questions, please contact Mike or Kim Mundt.
LINDA WIDENER’S OBITUARY
Mary Linda Widener, 72, of Harrogate, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Tennessee. She was born in Pineville on August 26, 1952, a daughter of the late Earl and Eula Mae Slusher Goodin. Linda had been a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her first husband, David Ray Garnett.
Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Widener; daughters and their husbands, Danita and Chad Biliter and Robin and Shane Cox; grandchildren, Evan Biliter, Kamryn Biliter, Colby and Brett Cox, Kacey Cox and Maeva Cox; brother and his wife, Gary and Debbie Goodin; sister, Sherri Winkler and a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Services will be on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Arnett & Steele Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Humfleet.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Pineville.
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Widener Family.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit our floral store.
COMMITTEE SIGN-UPS FOR THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY PROGRAM
Committee sign-up lists for the Women's Ministry Program are on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please join us and become involved in these great opportunities to grow closer and to glorify God!
CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES
Please take time to thank Mike & Robin Mayes for ALL of their hard work in making sure families have food this Christmas.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25: 35-40 (ESV)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
Bible Class Attendance - 70
Worship Attendance - 110
Contribution - $8,577.00
PRAYERS
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:
MARK MCPHERSON
JIM CLARK (FEVER BROKE YESTERDAY, PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR JIM & VAL)
ERNIE CASEY
THE WIDENER FAMILY (GRIEVING THE LOSS OF LINDA WIDENER)
ETHAN JONES (ALREADY EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS, PRAY FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS)
RHODA JONES & FAMILY
ONGOING PRAYERS FOR: Dave Robinette (Val Clark’s Uncle); Roger Moore (Glenna Goins’ Brother); Jessie Tropoulos; Janice Coffelt (Sonia Roach’s Mother); Rachel Ramsey (Inez Chatham’s Granddaughter); Jerry Mayes (Mike Mayes’ Brother); Iris Griffin (Inez Chatham’s Niece); Tony Moore; Robin Ibershoff; Polly Deaton; Robert Roach Sr. (Robert Roach’s Father); Emmie Forrest; Rita Tackett (Alyson Woodyard’s Aunt); Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Larry & Renita Clarke; Libby Smith; Lori Armstrong (Friend of April Deaton); Janice Gregory; Ann Pittman; Janis Friend; Penny Harland (Katie Bell’s Mother); Alyssa Deaton
*** PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PRAYER REQUESTS TO OUR HOLLY HILL OFFICE EMAIL ACCOUNT AT office@hollyhillcoc.org ***
UPCOMING EVENTS
Here are some events that are coming up that you need to make space on your calendar for.
R.E.A.L. LADIES BIBLE STUDY - TOMORROW @ 6 PM
Real Ladies will be hosted by Sandra and Katie tomorrow night at 6 PM in the basement. Please bring one of your favorite meals, sides, or desserts if you can. Drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sandra or Katie.
LIFE GROUP - SUNDAY @ 2 PM
The Mike Mayes & Tom Owens Life Group will meet on Sunday, 12/22 at 2 PM. Please contact the church office (office@hollyhillcoc.org) for the address. This Life Group will meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday from October 2024 to May 2025.
LIFE GROUP - SUNDAY @ 2 PM
The Elijah Bell Life Group will meet on Sunday, 12/22 at 2 PM. This Life Group will meet in the lobby of the church building every 2nd & 4th Sunday from October 2024 to May 2025.
2ND ANNUAL BOB TANKERSLEY CHILI COOK OFF - SUNDAY, 12/29 @ 12 PM
The 2nd Annual Bob Tankersley Chili Cook-off will be Sunday, 12/29 immediately following our worship service, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. David Jones, our 2023 Chili Cook-Off winner, will be looking to defend his title, so be sure to bring your absolute best A+ chili for our judges to grade! This will be a great opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with our Holly Hill Family!
“Keep it between the white lines.” - Robert “Bob” Tankersley
LIFE GROUPS - SUNDAY, 12/29 @ CANCELLED (BOTH)
There will be no Life Groups meeting on Sunday, 12/29. We will gather together after worship for the Bob Tankersley Chili Cook-Off.
NEW YEAR'S EVE GAME NIGHT - TUESDAY, 12/31 @ 6 PM - 10 PM
Mike & Kim Mundt will be hosting a New Year's Eve Game Night on Tuesday, 12/31 from 6 PM - 10 PM. This event will be held at the church building, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a game and a snack to share. Thanks!
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & BREAKFAST - SATURDAY, 1/4 @ 8 AM
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast is hosted at the church building on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
*** PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS TO OUR HOLLY HILL OFFICE EMAIL ACCOUNT AT office@hollyhillcoc.org ***
GET INVOLVED
There are a lot of ways you can get involved and do the work of God in our community!
LIMITED-TIME OPPORTUNITIES:
COMMITTEE SIGN-UPS FOR THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY PROGRAM
Committee sign-up lists for the Women's Ministry Program are on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please join us and become involved in these great opportunities to grow closer and to glorify God!
SIGN-UP TO HOST A R.E.A.L. LADIES BIBLE STUDY IN 2025
If you’re interested in hosting one of the 2025 R.E.A.L. Ladies Bible Study Group’s monthly meetings, be sure to sign-up today! A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the foyer. Each host is responsible for selecting a date (3rd week of the month), time, location, food (if any), teacher, topic, and the announcement (office@hollyhillcoc.org). If you have any questions, please see Val Clark.
CHILI COOK OFF SIGN-UP SHEET
The sign-up sheet for the Bob Tankersley Chili Cook-off is posted to the bulletin board in the foyer. Please sign-up to bring chili and other food items for the potluck on Sunday, December 29th immediately following our morning worship service. Thank you!
NEW YEAR’S EVE GAME NIGHT SIGN-UP SHEET
There’s a sign-up sheet in the foyer for the New Year’s Eve Game Night. Please sign-up to bring a game and/or a finger food. If you have any questions, please contact Mike or Kim Mundt.
WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY’S BACKPACK PROGRAM
As the church will be doing Pack-The-Pulpit events for Thanksgiving & Christmas Food Boxes, we will not be doing a separate event for the backpack program. We’ll continue to accept donations and purchase food for the month December, if anyone wishes to donate.
We have already ordered protein items and pastas but still need some of the following items: Pop Tarts, Fruit Cups, Rice Krispy Treats, Hot Chocolate Packs, Carrots, Peas, Corn, Green Beans, & Mashed Potatoes.
Holly Hill will again be providing Weekend/Holiday/School Closure meals for the Westridge kiddos throughout December. If you have any questions, please see Steve & Jenny Jones.
(PICTURED BELOW IS THE HOLLY HILL FOOD PANTRY)
LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES:
GÜINES, CUBA MISSION
Holly Hill Church Family,
The situation in Güines, Cuba has become desperate, but through desperation the light of the Gospel shines ever more brightly. Please review the report and pray for the work we support in Güines, Cuba.
- Robert Roach
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.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE
Are you young at heart & looking for a ministry to get involved with at Holly Hill? Look no further! If you’re interested in joining the Youth Activities Planning Committee or seeking additional information, please contact Bruce Blanton or reach out to our office at office@hollyhillcoc.org.
CHILDREN’S BIBLE CLASS MINISTRY
If you’d be willing to teach, sub, or help, please see Mike Mayes. We have a wonderful opportunity to teach God’s Word to our children. Let’s make sure they get our very best! Thank you!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
If you wish to be involved with our Women’s Ministry or simply seek additional information, contact Vickie Wise today and find out everything you’ll need to get started!
MEAL TRAIN & POTLUCK MINISTRY
If you would like to sign-up for either the Meal Train or the Potluck and haven’t received an email from Robin Mayes, please contact her by phone or email (For contact info, email the church at office@hollyhillcoc.org).
GREETING CARD MINISTRY
Every Sunday there are cards spread out on a table in the auditorium, right in front of the nursery window, which 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 someone who would benefit from receiving a card from the church, please give the name(s) and address to Joyce Best. We will 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.
THE CASEY BLESSING BOX
The Casey’s are collecting items for their Blessing Box to help those in need. Currently, they’re accepting donations of canned goods (fruits & vegetables), crackers, & cereal.
SHRINNERS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Donna White is collecting soda can tabs to donate to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Please leave your donations in the lobby.
*** PLEASE SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS TO OUR HOLLY HILL OFFICE EMAIL ACCOUNT AT office@hollyhillcoc.org ***
HOLLY HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST
1020 Holly Hill Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 P: (502) 227-7796 | WWW.HOLLYHILLCOC.ORG | E: OFFICE@HOLLYHILLCOC.ORG
SERVICE SCHEDULE
BIBLE CLASS (SUN AM) | 10:00 AM
WORSHIP (SUN AM) | 11:00 AM
*LIFE GROUPS | CONTACT OFFICE MID-WEEK SERVICE (WED PM) | 6:30 PM