Come And See
“I Am The Vine; You Are The Branches. Whoever Abides In Me & I In Him, He It Is That Bears Much Fruit, For Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing.” John 15:5, ESV
Sermon Preview
A Short Message To Get You Excited For Sunday’s Worship Service.
Come And See
By: Elijah Bell
We all know the best way to get someone excited about something is to tell them what that thing means to you personally. Restaurants treat positive reviews like gold because people decide where to eat largely based on reviews and firsthand experiences. People don’t care about ads telling them how to feel, they care about how it had an impact on real people.
I learned this lesson firsthand when I started using an Epson Ecotank printer a few years back, and then I started telling people how well it worked for me. After a few months I started receiving calls and texts from all kinds of people saying, “Didn’t you say you knew of a good printer? I need one. Which do you have?” I didn’t realize I had quietly become an evangelist for Epson printers, but I ended up selling about thirty of them so far without even trying. Epson, I'm waiting for my paycheck in the mail.
The reason I was able to lead so many people to a good printer is because I had firsthand experience with it, and I was able to tell them about how it worked for me. If we want to truly be good evangelists leading people to Jesus, we must have firsthand experience of Him, and be able to tell others about Him.
This Sunday, October 4th, we will look at John 1:29-42 and see a three step process for effective discipleship. First, we see John the Baptist pointing the people in his life to Jesus through his own personal experiences. Second, we see those friends of John following Jesus out of curiosity and Jesus inviting them to “come and see.” No longer is it just about John’s testimony, they are about to experience Jesus for themselves. The third stage of this discipleship process is that the fiends of John who have now personally experienced time with Jesus go and find others and bring them in as well. This is how true discipleship works. It is a chain of people, each being pulled toward Jesus by someone while themselves pulling another closer as well.
This Sunday, Bible class is at 10:00 AM and worship service and the sermon is at 11:00 AM. We hope to see you there as we explore what effective and biblical discipleship looks like as we all “come and see” Jesus for ourselves!
News
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
Mission Report: Güines, Cuba
We invite you to take a few moments to read our July-August Mission Report and learn more about the Kingdom work being carried out in Güines, Cuba.
This report provides an encouraging look at the ongoing efforts to share the Gospel, strengthen the church, and serve the community. We are grateful for the faithful work taking place in Cuba and for the opportunity to support our brothers and sisters as they continue making disciples and advancing God’s Kingdom.
Please take time to read the report, pray for the work in Güines, and remember those who are faithfully serving there.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rt8pbRDrDWmgklGc3EBb7DhzNK9jasPr/view?usp=drivesdk
Wedding Gift For Mattie Roach & Benjamin Bird
We are currently collecting donations toward a wedding gift for Mattie Roach and Benjamin Bird as they prepare to begin this special new chapter together.
Reminder: All donations are due no later than Sunday, October 4!
Thank you, Holly Hill, for helping us celebrate Mattie and Benjamin and for showing them our love, support, and best wishes as they prepare for their upcoming marriage!
Oct 4 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr.
Songs: Tom Owens
Prayer: Joe Richardson
Lord’s Supper: Sam Travis
Scripture: Brad Proctor
Sep 27 | Attendance & Contribution
Bible Class Attendance: 66
Worship Attendance: 137
Contribution: $6,319.00
Prayers
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:
The Jones Family
Karri Fisher
Shirley Branham
The Sudduth & Stoops Family
Dorothy Lyons
McKenzie Craig
Judi Hutchinson
Sandy Appleman
Robin Ibershoff
ONGOING PRAYERS FOR: Mary Drury; Jeff Drury; Lynn Baker Kennedy; Lori Williams; Ernie & Judy Casey; David Sorrell; Pearl Burdette; Rick Hanks; Frank Staley; Raina Wise; Caleb Baker; Amanda Friend; Addison Darnell; Larry & Mary Mundt; Verlin Dossett; Dan Volpe; Heather Strickland; Teresa Cole; Gary Wilkins; The Clark & Roberts Family; Winfred & Fern Perkins; Samantha Stone; Mike & Kimberly Mundt; Jerry Mayes; Helen Hall; Michael Warner; Robert Widener; Adam Ripperdan; Charlotte Reynold; Jackie Hensley; David Gaddie; Robert Roach (Father); Emmie Forrest; The Drake Family; Pat Jones; Brenda Stone; Ashli Mayes; Bob Dabney; Ezra Caldwell; Jackye Stockton; Jim & Valerie Clark; Lee Isleman; Jim Norrick; Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Joue Manglicmot; Betty Blanton; Cora Owens; Geneva Hammons; Cathy Steele; Janis Friend; Tammy Radcliff; Jeannie LeBeau; Sonia Roach; Kim Tillett; Carl Stoner; Charlene Ramsey; Inez Chatham; Jessie Tropoulos; Janice Coffelt; Polly Deaton; Janice Gregory; Penny Harland; Alyssa Deaton.
Upcoming Events
All Of The Upcoming Events That You Need To Make Space On Your Calendar For.
Oct 3 | Men's Bible Study & Breakfast
All men are invited to join us for our monthly Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 AM.
Come enjoy a morning of Bible study, fellowship, and breakfast together. The Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast meets on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall downstairs at the church building.
We hope you’ll make plans to join us and enjoy this time of fellowship and encouragement with your brothers in Christ!
Oct 4-7 | Gospel Meeting
The Lawrenceburg Church of Christ (558 S Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342) invites everyone to attend a special Gospel Meeting, October 4–7, 2026, centered around the theme “Look for the Good.”
Guest speaker Bart Warren, from the South Green Street Church of Christ in Glasgow, Kentucky, will present a series of encouraging lessons throughout the meeting.
The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, October 4
10:00 AM - It Matters What We See
11:00 AM - Look for the Good in the Church
12:00 PM - Potluck Meal
6:00 PM - Look for the Good in Each Other
Monday, October 5
7:00 PM - Look for the Good in the Day to Day
Tuesday, October 6
7:00 PM - Look for the Good in Our Suffering
Wednesday, October 7
7:00 PM - Seeing Hope
Everyone is warmly invited to attend and be encouraged by this special series of gospel messages. For additional information, please contact Burt Paden at (502) 839-4135.
Oct 9 | Central Kentucky Singing
You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of fellowship and worship at the Central Kentucky Singing on Friday, October 9, at 7:00 PM.
Come together with brothers and sisters in Christ from throughout the area as we lift our voices in praise to God and enjoy the encouragement of singing together.
The singing will be hosted by Rolling Hills Church of Christ, located at 125 Rolling Hills Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
“Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.” - Isaiah 12:5 ESV
We hope you will make plans to attend and join us for this special evening of praise and fellowship!
Oct 10 | Cedar Springs Ladies Day
Ladies are invited to a special Ladies Day hosted by Cedar Springs Church of Christ on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This year’s theme, “Weaving God’s Word Into Our Lives,” will feature Deidra Miller as the guest speaker.
The morning will begin with a brunch fellowship from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, followed by the Ladies Day program from 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM. The program will include Bible lessons, songs, prayers, and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and spiritual encouragement.
The event will be held at Cedar Springs Church of Christ, 11904 Seatonville Road, Louisville, KY 40291.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Cedar Springs church office at 502-239-3908.
All ladies are warmly invited to attend and enjoy this special morning of fellowship, worship, and encouragement from God’s Word!
Oct 11 | Morning Pointe Singing
Holly Hill Church of Christ will be visiting Morning Pointe Senior Living Facility (68 C Michael Davenport Blvd, Frankfort, KY) on Sunday, October 11, at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of singing and encouragement.
We invite everyone to join us as we share our voices, fellowship, and the love of Christ with the residents of Morning Pointe. This is a wonderful opportunity to brighten the day of others through songs of faith and time spent together.
We hope you will make plans to join us as we use our gifts to encourage and uplift the residents of Morning Pointe!
Oct 17 | Ladies Inspiration Day
The ladies of Holly Hill are invited to attend the North Lexington Church of Christ Ladies’ Inspiration Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This year’s theme is “A Heavenly Perspective Transforms Every Season,” with Kristi Burleson serving as the guest speaker.
Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the program at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be provided following the program.
The event will be held at North Lexington Church of Christ, 2280 Hume Road, Lexington, KY. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing secretary@northlexingtoncoc.org.
We encourage the ladies of Holly Hill to take advantage of this opportunity for a wonderful day of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual inspiration.
Oct 24 | Rolling Hills Ladies Day
The ladies of Rolling Hills Church of Christ invite you to join them for a special Ladies Day with Emily Hatfield on Saturday, October 24.
Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 AM, with class beginning at 9:30 AM. This special day will focus on encouragement, equipping one another, and enjoying fellowship together as sisters in Christ. Lunch will be provided.
The event will be held at Rolling Hills Church of Christ, 125 Rolling Hills Drive, Mount Sterling, KY 40353.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at https://www.canvaqr.com/RGP5fnxjkU. We hope you will make plans to attend this uplifting day of study, encouragement, and fellowship!
Oct 30 | Fall Festivities
Join us for an evening of Fall Festivities on Friday, October 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Jones Family Farm, located at 4780 W Leestown Road, Midway, KY 40347. The festivities will take place at the Blue House on the farm.
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening filled with good food, great company, and fall fun! Activities will include a fire pit and s’mores, chili cook-off contest, trunk-or-treating for the kids, hayrides, games, crafts, and more!
Please note that horror, gore, and scary costumes are not permitted at this gathering.
We hope you and your family will join us for a wonderful evening of fellowship and fall fun! For further information, please contact Kelsey Ross.
Get Involved
There Are A Lot Of Ways You Can Get Involved & Do The Work Of God In Our Community!
LIMITED-TIME OPPORTUNITIES:
Teacher Needed Sunday
Beginning Sunday, October 4, we are looking for someone to teach our 1st–3rd Grade Children’s Bible Class.
What a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our children by helping them learn more about God, grow in their love for His Word, and build a strong foundation of faith.
If you have a heart for children and would be willing to serve in this important ministry, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Scott Trent for more information.
Thank you for helping us teach, encourage, and invest in the next generation at Holly Hill!
Food Pantry Donations
Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting the following items for the Holly Hill Food Pantry:
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna
We encourage everyone to help us keep our Food Pantry well stocked as we continue serving individuals and families in need within our community.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this important ministry!
WES Backpack Program
Thank you for continuing to support the Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program as we help provide food for children in our community.
This week’s needed items are:
Capri Sun & Kool-Aid Drink Pouches
Shelf-Stable Milk
Jell-O & Pudding Cups
Mac-n-Cheese Microwavable Cups
Popcorn
Pop-Tarts
Food donations may be placed in the Backpack Program donation basket located in the hallway by the elevator.
Those wishing to make a monetary contribution may give directly to Steve or Jenny Jones or place a check in the Sunday offering with “Backpack Program” written in the memo line.
Thank you, Holly Hill, for your continued generosity and commitment to caring for children in our community. Your support helps make this important ministry possible and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.
For questions or additional information about the Backpack Program, please see Steve or Jenny Jones.
LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES:
Children’s Bible Class Ministry
Our Children’s Bible Class Ministry is looking for teachers and helpers who are willing to serve and help make a difference in the lives of our children.
Whether you are interested in teaching a class or assisting a teacher, your time and willingness to serve are greatly appreciated. This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage our children as they learn more about God and grow in their faith.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information, please contact Scott Trent.
Thank you for considering how you can serve and support our Children’s Bible Class Ministry!
Ministry Wall
Help us bring the Ministry Wall in our lobby to life! We invite all ministry leaders to share what their group has been up to and how the congregation can get involved.
If you'd like to get your ministry posted on the Ministry Wall in the lobby, please send answers to the following questions to the church office (office@hollyhillcoc.org) by the third Sunday of the month:
What has your ministry been up to since the last report?
What are your plans going forward?
How can the congregation get involved and help out?
Please also send in a picture or two if you have them. Matthew will get everything printed and posted by the first Sunday of the following month.
This is a wonderful, but not mandatory, opportunity to share your ministry's story with the congregation. Thank you all!
Mission Ministry
We invite you to take a few moments to read our July-August Mission Report and learn more about the Kingdom work being carried out in Güines, Cuba.
This report provides an encouraging look at the ongoing efforts to share the Gospel, strengthen the church, and serve the community. We are grateful for the faithful work taking place in Cuba and for the opportunity to support our brothers and sisters as they continue making disciples and advancing God’s Kingdom.
Please take time to read the report, pray for the work in Güines, and remember those who are faithfully serving there.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rt8pbRDrDWmgklGc3EBb7DhzNK9jasPr/view?usp=drive_link
Women’s Ministry Program
The ladies of Holly Hill have been hard at work serving others, strengthening relationships, and advancing God's Kingdom. From acts of service and outreach opportunities to encouragement and fellowship, their impact continues to make a difference both within our congregation and throughout the community.
Take a few moments to read the Women’s Ministry Program Q2 Report (Apr–Jun) and discover the many ways God is working through the ladies of Holly Hill. Read the report at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fi2vHTBCDzDfPt2QCKTtSixo3g-a5zWD/view.
Tech Team Support
The Holly Hill Tech Team is in need of additional help! We are currently looking for a few more volunteers who would be willing to be trained to assist with setting up livestreams and audio equipment.
This is a fairly simple task, and you will receive thorough training before ever serving on your own. Whether you have prior experience or are completely new to the process, we would love for you to consider helping with this important ministry.
If you are interested or would like more information, please see David Jones, Brad Gregory, or Brad Proctor.
Meal Train & Potluck Ministry
The Holly Hill Meal Train & Potluck Ministry is available for those who would like to assist families in need by providing meals or contributing dishes for potluck gatherings. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Robin Mayes for additional information.
Youth Ministry
Holly Hill is beginning the process of searching for a Children and Youth Minister. The Evangelistic Committee — Scott Trent, David Jones, Tom Owens, Jeff Jones, and Robert Roach — would greatly appreciate your suggestions, recommendations, and input as we begin this important work.
Please keep this position, our congregation, and the search committee that will be formed in the coming days in your prayers. We ask for God’s guidance and wisdom throughout this process as we seek the right individual to serve and help lead our children and youth ministries.
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 provide the name and address to Joyce Best. We will have “Get Well” cards, “Thinking of You” cards, “Praying For You” cards, and “Sympathy” cards.
Shriners 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.
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