Faith During The Drought
“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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Faith During The Drought
When it seems like you're going through a drought in life, do you have faith? The prophet Elijah, in 1 Kings 18:41-46 had faith that God would send rain after a 3 1/2 year drought, and so he prayed and then checked for clouds. There were none. So he prayed again. And again, praying and checking for clouds SEVEN times, until finally, there were clouds on the horizon. The point is, just because it seems like prayers aren't being answered, we must still have faith and trust God will provide.
This Sunday (10/5/25) during our sermon, we'll look at 6 things that happen when we have faith during the drought from 1 Kings 18:41-46. Bible class is at 10am, worship is at 11. We hope to see you there!
News
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
Life Group Schedules & Specifics
If you require a church member’s contact information, home address, or require directions to a specific Life Group, please contact the church office at office@hollyhillcoc.org. Thank you!
Jones Life Group
Leader: Jeff Jones
Host: Elijah & Katie Bell
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday (Sep - May) @ 2:00 P.M.
Where: The Bell Residence
Blanton Life Group
Leader: Bruce Blanton
Host: Bruce & Michele Blanton
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday (Sep - May) @ 1:00 P.M.
Where: The Blanton Residence
Wise Life Group
Leader: Lee Wise
Host: Renita Clarke
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday (Sep - May) @ 2:00 P.M.
The Clarke Residence
Johnson Life Group
Leader: Mark Johnson
Host: Tom & Cora Owens
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday (Sep - May) @ 2:00 P.M.
The Owens Residence
Oct 5 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: David Richardson
Song Leader: David Jones
Prayer: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr
Lord’s Supper: Mike Mayes
Scripture: Brad Proctor
Sep 28 | Attendance & Contribution
Bible Class Attendance: 67
Worship Attendance: 124 (24 more at the Ladies’ retreat)
Contribution: $4,796.78
Prayers
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Baby Lee (Michele Isleman’s newborn son)
Molly Littlefield-Lane
Emmie Forrest
Nelson & Dollie Young
Jason Stone
Ongoing Prayers For: Jim Norrick; Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Joue Manglicmot; 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; Janice Gregory; Penny Harland; Alyssa Deaton.
Upcoming Events
The Upcoming Events That You Need To Make Space On Your Calendar For.
Oct 4 | 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, October 4. Hope to see you there!
Oct 5 | Life Groups
Have you signed up for a group yet? Life Group sign-up sheets can be found on the information wall in the foyer.
Oct 12 | Men's Business Meeting
The men will have a Quarterly Business Meeting at 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 12, downstairs in the fellowship hall. All male members of the congregation are encouraged to attend.
Oct 12 | Women's Ministry Meeting
The ladies will have a Quarterly Women’s Ministry Program meeting at 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 12, upstairs in the auditorium. 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.
Oct 18 | Fall Hayride
Save the date! You’re invited to a Fall Hayride at Ricky & Jessi Drawbaugh’s farm at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 18. Further details will be provided in the upcoming days and as the date nears, a sign-up sheet will be posted in the foyer. Stay tuned!
Oct 19 | Life Groups
Have you signed up for a group yet? Life Group sign-up sheets can be found on the information wall in the foyer.
Get Involved
There Are A Lot Of Ways You Can Get Involved & Do The Work Of God In Our Community!
Limited-Time Opportunities:
Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program
In October we will have our first Pack-The-Pulpit event for the Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program. If you would like to make a contribution, you can find a list of needed items below or grab a paper copy from the Info Wall in the foyer. Please donate if you can. We will continue throughout the school year. For further information, please contact Steve & Jenny Jones. Thanks!
Hot Chocolate
Ramen Noodles
Oatmeal
Easy Mac Cups
Nutri-Grain Bars
Chef Boyardee
Vienna Sausages
Granola Bars
Fruit Cups
Cheese Dippers
Peas & Carrots
Pop-Tarts
Applesauce Cups
Pudding Cups
Fruit Rollups
Soup Cups
Green Beans
Corn
Pretzels
Pork-N-Beans
Cereal Cups
Beanie Weenies
Cookie Packs
Fruit Gummies
Cheez-its
Cheese & Crackers
Tuna Kits
Rice Krispy Treats
Raisins
Slim Jims
Protein Bars
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 October:
Beef stew
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 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!
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.
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 that runs through the remainder of the year has been place in the foyer. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Trent.
Youth Ministry
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.
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 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.