Victory In Jesus
“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.
Victory In Jesus
Devotional by: Ray Bowman
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV
Americans do love their sporting events. Most have a favorite sport and team, be it high school, college or professional basketball, football, baseball, soccer, hockey or another competition. The point is to win, and we all love a winner.
When my daughters were small, their grandmother gave them a little bear, dressed in a pinstriped suit with a red power tie , named TA (transactional analysis) Teddy. When you pulled his string, Teddy would deliver a motivational phrase, most often “You’re a winner! Teddy Knows!”
Earthly victories are enjoyable, yet ephemeral. There’s always another game; another challenge.
When the apostle Paul wrote of winning, he often referenced it in earthly terms, but the meaning was eternal. Paul seems to have been a sports fan judging from the language he used, writing:
“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. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 ESV
The apostle “born out of due time” understood and emphasized that there was only one “trophy” worth winning, that of eternal life.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us" Hebrews 12:1 ESV
God Bless
News
This section is for any special announcements that are not upcoming events or prayer requests.
Feasting for Fellowship Announcement
Remember to keep putting Acts 2:42-47 into action by planning times to eat, pray, and praise together with church members outside your family. The host/facilitator of each get-together (anything from a simple coffee break to dinner out together to a potluck at someone's house) should drop a pom-pom ball into one of the three cylinders on the Mission Control table. Our goal is 100 get-togethers in the month of January.
January’s Sunday PM Services Will Be Canceled
Just a friendly reminder that our regularly scheduled Sunday PM services (Mission Control, Study Groups, Singing Service, & Small Groups) will be canceled, due to our monthly focus on “Feasting for Fellowship”.
Communion & Offering Tray Announcement
We began passing communion trays and offering plates this past Sunday, January 7th. We will still use the single service cups, but they will be passed out by the men during the Lords Supper portion of worship. The cups will still be available at the back of the auditorium if you wish to pick them up yourself before service. Men willing to help pass the trays and plates please see Scott Trent to be added to the serving list.
Church Records - Sunday, January 7th
Bible Class Attendance - 72
Worship Attendance - 127
Contribution - $11,856.00
If you wish to make an announcement, please contact Matthew Woodyard via email (office@hollyhillcoc.org). Announcements submitted after 4pm will be included in the next day’s email. Emergency requests will be shared as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the church office at (502) 227-7796.
Prayers
Here are some individuals that especially need our prayers this week. Please keep them in mind every time you pray.
New Prayer Requests:
The Tropoulos Family
The Family of Carolyn Collins (Brenda Perkins’ friend/neighbor)
Donald Jones
Feasting For Fellowship
Ongoing Prayers For: Cynthia Whitehead (friend of the Blanton’s), Patsy Cable (Bruce Blanton’s aunt), Steve Small, the Raymond Thomas Peak Family, Daniel & Janet Cruz (Missionary Family in Guines, Cuba), Osman, Jasmine, Cristal, & Ana Melgar (Missionary Family in Potrerillos, Honduras), Alejandro & Analis Panza (Missionary Family in Potrerillos, Honduras), Ann Pittman, Larry & Renita Clarke, Rita Tackett (Alyson Woodyard’s aunt), Mark McPherson, Janis Friend, Rhoda Jones, Betty Blanton, Helen Hall, Penny Harland (Katie Bell’s mother), Alyssa Deaton, Polly Deaton, David Fair (prayers for his marriage & family situation), & Phil & Suzanne Wilkins.
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.
January’s Sunday PM Services Will Be Canceled
Just a friendly reminder that our regularly scheduled Sunday PM services (Mission Control, Study Groups, Singing Service, & Small Groups) will be canceled, due to our monthly focus on “Feasting for Fellowship”.
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:
“Feasting For Fellowship” Meals (Signup Sheet In Lobby)
The goal is simple: Each day in January 2024, members of Holly Hill will assemble and at least (2) of our members (from different households) will meet and eat. We will be posting a signup sheet where members can choose a date to share a meal. We need folks to sign up on the bulletin board, agreeing to be responsible for a certain meal/date. This will be an amazing opportunity for our congregation!
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 January, we need:
Cereal
Pancake Mix
Pancake Syrup
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 Nick, David, or Brad.
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 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
If you’d be willing to teach, sub, or help, please see Matthew Woodyard. 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
Sunday Bible Class - 10am
Sunday Morning Worship - 11am
Sunday Evening Worship - 6pm
Wednesday Evening Bible Study - 6:30pm