Are You The Salt Of The Earth?
“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.
ARE YOU THE SALT OF THE EARTH?
Devotional by: Elijah Bell
Jesus said in Matthew 5:13 that, “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.”
So, we’re the salt of the earth, but do we act like salt?
Salt provides good flavor
Colossians 4:5-6: 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Christians need to contribute to the goodness in the world. We need to be spreading kindness and gentleness like Jesus. We need to make the world less bitter and more flavorful.
Salt helps to preserve
John 17:20 (ESV) — 20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word”
Christians are doing the work of Jesus here on earth, and helping lead people to Christ, and thus helping preserve the spiritual life of others. That cannot happen without Jesus’ followers going out into the world and helping to lead others to the preserving power of Jesus’ blood.
Salt reminds of wounds
2 Timothy 4:2–3 (ESV) — 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,
True Christianity needs to remind the world of their spiritual wounds, and how they are healed in a relationship with Jesus. We do not point out other’s sin for any other reason than to lovingly help them to see where healing can truly be found— in Christ!
Conclusion
So, are you being the salt of the world this week? Are you providing the flavor in a bitter world? Are you helping to preserve the spiritual lives of others in a relationship with Jesus? Are you, by your example and teaching, reminding the world of their sin in order to lead them to knowing Jesus?
Jesus said that a Christian who is not acting like salt is of no use to Him, and is good for nothing expect to be thrown out and trampled under foot. Don’t be salt that has lost its flavor. Today, be the salt of the earth!
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Changes In Church Leadership
It has been announced that Larry Clarke and Bob Tankersly have decided that they cannot continue to serve in their current capacities as elder and deacon, respectively, and are stepping down. Both will continue to participate as their individual circumstances allow. We want to publicly thank and appreciate both these men for their service and dedication to the church.
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
Donald Jones
Phil Wilkins
Janis Friend
Family of Harold Hall
Robin Ibershoff
Kim Mundt
Dwain Chambers
Leon Best
Upcoming Events
Here are some events that are coming up that you need to make space on your calendar for.
Sat, April 16th at 10am — Spring Fling
The 5th Grade and Under will have a Spring Fling event on Saturday, April 16 at 10 am. We will have a devotional, egg hunt and other spring themed games and activities. Brunch will be provided. Please come and bring a friend! Please sign up at the following link or on the sheet on the bulletin board in the lobby.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VVKbNytU8CFsqjHeA
For this event, we are collecting donations of individually wrapped candy or small toys to put inside eggs for the egg hunt. Please place donations in the appropriate box under the white tables in the lobby. Let Kurt or Emily know if you have any questions.
April 22-23 — Ladies’ Service Day In Bowling Green
See Emily Montooth with any questions.Sun, May 1st at 10am — Great Day In May
This is a homecoming event! Please invite all your friends and family! We are celebrating our Grand Reopening, and David Rogers will be our guest speaker.
Schedule Of Events On May 1:- 10am - Bible class
- 11am - First worship and lesson
- 12pm - Break with pot luck lunch provided
- 1:30ish - Second worship and lesson
Note: There will be no evening service at 6pm.
May 13-14 — His Shoes Her Shoes Marriage Seminar
Times: Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
Wayne and Tami Roberts are coming to present a marriage seminar. On Saturday we will have coffee and donuts beforehand, and then afterward we will have a catered lunch provided free. Childcare will be provided both Friday night and Saturday morning. Registration will open soon, and end 3 days before the event begins. Please note that dinner is not provided Friday night.Sun, June 12th thru Wednesday, June 15th — Vacation Bible School
Theme: God's Great Treasure Hunt. More details to follow.
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:
College Easter Care Packages — Deadline: This Sunday, April 10th — We are collecting items for easter care packages to be sent to our college students. Please drop the following items in a specially marked box in the lobby. Item’s Needed: Candy, Cards, Notes, Food gift cards, Drawings from the little children, Snacks.
To Be Sent To The Following Students:
- Loran Trent
- Paige Catron
- Jiana Manglicmot
- Reagan Gregory
- Elizabeth Anderson
- Stefan Rudic
- Travis Dearborn
- Mattie Roach
If you have other student’s names and addresses, please submit them to Sonia Roach to be added to the list.
!!! Deadline for this serving opportunity is this Sunday, April 10th. !!!VBS Volunteers Needed
Hey Holly Hill! We are working hard to pull off an INCREDIBLE VBS June 12th-15th, 2022. Our Theme is God's Great Treasure Hunt! We are aiming for an AMAZING VBS this year and need EVERYONE'S help to pull it off. Here is a list of the volunteers that will be needed: Teachers, Teacher Helpers and Guides, Food helpers, Crafts, Security, Registration, Set up crew, and cleanup crew.
If you like to sign up please email me at kurt.montooth@gmail.com and sign up on following link!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4FAAAD28A5FC1-vbsvolunteersLet me know if you have any questions.
Long-Term Opportunities:
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.
Current items needed: Hygiene items, body wash, deodorant, razor, shampoo/conditioner, lotions, toilet paper, toilet bowl cleaner, washing detergent/fabric softener, paper towels, dish soap, anything to clean with or for personal care.
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.
Bible Class Review
A summary of what we’ve been learning about in our adult Bible classes.
Sunday Morning Class (10am):
Current Class: Making Disciples the Jesus Way. We are currently talking about principles for ministering to people who have yet responded to Jesus’ challenge to “come and see.” These are people who may very well come to Jesus, but they need a prepared Jesus follower to enter into their life relationally. We are discussing how we can be those prepared Jesus followers.
Click here to watch the latest lesson: https://youtu.be/E3UcE_OdNBA
Wednesday Evening Class (6:30pm):
Current Class: I and We: Practical Steps In Living Out Our Vision And Mission. The class is designed to help us embody our mission as a church. Part of our vision is to be where “People Love.” In last night’s class, we talked about how nothing is louder than love. People should be hearing our love for them LOUD and CLEAR, especially our fellow church members!
Click here to watch the latest lesson: https://youtu.be/TkF40ttoprY
Sermon Series Review
A quick review of where we are in our current sermon series, and where we’re going.
Our current sermon series is titled: Together In Mutual Submission. It is a 3 part series.
Here are the lessons scheduled in the series:
Submitting Together In Thought (4/10/22)
Submitting Together In Word (4/17/22)
Submitting Together In Deed (4/24/22)
You can rewatch all previous lessons at: hollyhillcoc.org/learning-center
Holly Hill Church of Christ
1020 Holly Hill Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Web: www.hollyhillcoc.org
Phone: (502) 227-7796
Email: hollyhillcoc@gmail.com
Service Times:
Sunday Bible Class: 10am
Sunday Morning Worship, 11am
Sunday Evening Worship, 6pm
Wednesday Evening Bible class: 6:30pm