Do You Want To Be Healed?
“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
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Do You Want To Be Healed?
In John 5:1-17, we the healing of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda. But this man is not the only person in need of healing in this passage. The Jewish leaders are grumbling and questioning Jesus' authority, showing they too need healing, but this time, of the heart. The question that Jesus asks the paralyzed man is the question Jesus asks us all: "Do you want to be healed?" In this passage, we see one man who accepts Jesus' authority for healing, and Jesus seeks Him out, while we see others who reject and challenge His authority, seeing their righteousness in their OWN ability to obey rules. So, the real question is, who is ACTUALLY sick in this passage? The paralyzed man who trusts Jesus, or the religious leaders who question His authority?
News
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
Search For A Children & Youth Minister
Holly Hill is beginning a search for a Children and Youth Minister. The Evangelistic Committee (Scott Trent, David Jones, Tom Owens, Jeff Jones, or Robert Roach) need your suggestions and input. Please pray for this position and for our congregation and for the search committee that will be formed in the coming days.
The Women’s Ministry Program Visitation Committee
The Women's Ministry Program wants to make sure those unable to attend church are receiving visits! If you are not a member of the visitation committee but have visited someone recently, please let Cora Owens know. The visitation committee is creating a complete list of members to visit and wants to be sure no one is left out! Thanks in advance!
Sep 7 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Jeff Jones
Song Leader: Tom Owens
Prayer: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr
Lord’s Supper: Dave Richardson
Scripture: Brad Proctor
Sep 14 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Mike Mayes
Song Leader: Scott Trent
Prayer: Joe Richardson
Lord’s Supper: Ricky Drawbaugh Sr
Scripture: Sam Travis
Sep 21 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Bradley Richardson
Song Leader: Sam Travis
Prayer: Bruce Blanton
Lord’s Supper: Lee Wise
Scripture: Scott Trent
Sep 28 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Tom Roach
Song Leader: Bradley Richardson
Prayer: Richard Dailey
Lord’s Supper: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr
Scripture: Stefan Rudic
Aug 31 | Attendance & Contribution
Bible Class: 88
Worship: 137
Contribution: $5,484.00
Prayers
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Dollie Young (Grandmother of Brenda Stone’s Daughter-In-Law; Fell)
Jim Norrick (Stepfather of Kellie Jones; Diagnosed w/ Leukemia)
Suzanne Wilkins
Joue Manglicmot
Ongoing Prayers For: The Pittman Family; The Bird/Graham Family; The Goins/Moore Family; Betty Blanton; Joyce Best; Cora Owens; Kellie Jones; The Jones Family; The Clarke Family; James & Rita Tackett; Charlie Caldwell; Dylan Smith; The Jones & Widener Family; Shirley Hood; Geneva Hammons; Cathy Steele; Janis Friend; Tammy Radcliff; Jeannie LeBeau; Sonia Roach; Jerry Mayes; Kim Tillett; Carl Stoner; Val Clark; Melissa Farmer; Robin Ibershoff; Helen Hall; Charlene Ramsey; Inez Chatham; Ernie Casey; Ethan Jones; Jessie Tropoulos; Janice Coffelt; Polly Deaton; Robert Roach Sr; Emmie Forrest; Janice Gregory; Penny Harland; Alyssa Deaton.
Upcoming Events
The Upcoming Events That You Need To Make Space On Your Calendar For.
Sep 6 | Men’s Bible Study
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 8 AM downstairs in the fellowship hall. The next study will take place on Saturday, September 6. Hope to see you there!
Sep 7 | Ladies Retreat Meeting
This Sunday, immediately following our worship service, there will be a short meeting regarding the upcoming Ladies Retreat downstairs in the fellowship hall. We will be collecting money and passing out additional information. Please try to attend. For further information, please contact Robin Mayes.
Sep 7 | Life Groups
Our 2025-2026 Life Groups kickoff on Sunday, September 7. Have you signed up for a group yet? The Life Group sign-up sheets can be found in the foyer.
Oct 12 | Men's Business Meeting
There will be a Men’s Business Meeting on Sunday, October 12, downstairs in the fellowship hall at 4:30 PM. All male members of the congregation are encouraged to attend.
Oct 12 | Women's Ministry Program Meeting
There will be a Women's Ministry Program Meeting on Sunday, October 12, in the auditorium at 4:30 PM. All female members of the congregation are encouraged to attend.
Oct 12 | Pizza Party
Immediately following the conclusion of both the Men’s & Women’s Quarterly meetings, the Women’s Ministry Program will host a pizza dinner downstairs in the fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Get Involved
There Are A Lot Of Ways You Can Get Involved & Do The Work Of God In Our Community!
Limited-Time Opportunities:
WES Backpack Program
Holly Hill's portion of the Westridge Elementary Backpack Program began this week. We have purchased enough items to fill 78 backpacks for the first week. You can find a list of needed items in the foyer. Please donate if you can. The program will continue throughout the school year. For further information, please contact Steve & Jenny Jones. Thanks!
Re-Stock The Food Pantry
The Food Pantry needs to be re-stocked, so we'll be asking for specific food donations each month. We need the following items for September:
Kool-Aid Packets
5-lb Bag of Sugar
Long-Term Opportunities:
Mission Ministry
Check out the Kingdom work being done by the congregation in Güines, Cuba! Linked below is the Mission Report for May & June.
Women’s Ministry
The Women's Ministry Program will meet on Sunday, July 13 at 4:30 PM. Committee leaders, please bring your 2nd Quarter reports for activities covering April - June and come ready to share your information with the group.
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.
Meal Train & Potluck Ministry
If you’d like to help a family in need of a meal or sign up to bring a dish to a potluck, please contact Robin Mayes or email the church office at office@hollyhillcoc.org.
Building Security
We are in need of volunteers to make sure the building is locked following the conclusion of our Sunday & Mid-week services. A sign-up sheet has been placed in the lobby that runs through the remainder of the calendar year. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Trent or email the church office at office@hollyhillcoc.org.
Youth Ministry
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 email the church office at office@hollyhillcoc.org.
Children’s Ministry
If you’d be willing to teach, sub, or help, please see Scott Trent. We have a wonderful opportunity to teach God’s Word to our children. Let’s make sure they get our very best! Thank you!
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.
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.