I Am The True Vine
“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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I Am The True Vine
Remember back to when you were a kid and received an allowance, or as a parent, given an allowance to your own child. Something inevitably happens at some point: the kid who receives an allowance thinks the money is theirs that they have earned to use however they wish. Universally, the parents will assure them, "no, you'd have nothing if we didn't allow you to have it. That's why it's called an allowance!"
This silly and memorable illustration helps us think about how we are nothing without Jesus. In John 15:1-17, Jesus calls Himself the True Vine. We are the branches. He says in verse 5 that apart from Him, we can do nothing. When we are branches on the True Vine, we rely on Jesus. When we are branches on the True Vine, there will be evidence. And when we are branches on the True Vine, love and joy will be produced through Jesus' power in us.
This Sunday (10/19/25), we will look at all these things, and ask what it means to be on the True Vine, how we can get on the True Vine, and what happens to those who are, and those who are not. Please join us at 11:00 AM as we worship and study together! See you there!
News
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
New Directory: Add/Update Info NLT Oct 19
This week we're updating our church directory and require your assistance. Follow the directions listed below to add/update your individual or family’s contact information.
To update your info in the church directory:
Text the keyword “Directory” to (502) 461-1020.
Click the link that will be sent to you.
Provide the info on the form and submit it.
Your information will then be added to the directory. This info will ONLY be shared with the church and will be password protected. We will not make it available to the general public. Please get your information updated/added by this Sunday, October 19. Thank you!
Obituary For Mary Yola Kays Aldridge
Mary Yola Kays Aldridge, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Josh Rayborn officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Thursday.
Obituary For Hargis Calloway Jones
Funeral services for Hargis Calloway Jones, 90, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2025, at LeCompte Johnson Taylor. Evangelist Elijah Bell will be officiating. The burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, October 17, 2025, at LeCompte Johnson Taylor. Hargis passed away October 9, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kettle Island, Ky to the late George and Vestina Burns Jones. Hargis bravely served in the United States Navy. Hargis loved making quilts; he made over 50 quilts for his family.
Hargis is survived by his daughter, Tina M. (Scott) Mitchell; sons, Stephen C. (Jennifer) Jones, Donald L. Jones; brother, Eddie Jones; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Louise Jones; daughter-in-law, Rhoda Jones; four sisters, and three brothers.
Pallbearers will be Robert Talson, David Jones, Matthew Talson, Dylan Jones, Jordon Jones, Jackson Taylor, and Dylan Norton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Ritchie, Donnie Dean, and Greg Abner.
LeCompte-Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home
1725 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
P: (502) 223-5858
Get Directions | Order Flowers For Visitation | Order Flowers For Funeral
Life Groups Schedule & Specifics
Holly Hill Life Groups run from September until May. If you require a church member’s contact information, home address, or require directions to a specific Life Group, contact the church office at office@hollyhillcoc.org. Thank you!
Jones Life Group
Leader: Jeff Jones
Host: Elijah & Katie Bell
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 2 PM
Where: Bell Residence
Blanton Life Group
Leader: Bruce Blanton
Host: Bruce & Michele Blanton
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 1 PM
Where: Blanton Residence
Wise Life Group
Leader: Lee Wise
Host: Renita Clarke
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 2 PM
Where: Clarke Residence
Johnson Life Group
Leader: Mark Johnson
Host: Tom & Cora Owens
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 2 PM
Where: Owens Residence
Oct 19 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Mike Mayes
Song Leader: Sam Travis
Prayer: Richard Dailey
Lord’s Supper: Bruce Blanton
Scripture: Sam Travis
Oct 26 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Tom Roach
Song Leader: Bradley Richardson
Prayer: Lee Wise
Lord’s Supper: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr
Scripture: Joe Richardson
Oct 12 | Attendance & Contribution
Bible Class Attendance: 88
Worship Attendance: 151
Contribution: $5,112.00
Prayers
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Jackye Stockton
The Hargis Calloway Jones Family
The Mary Yola Kays Aldridge Family
Valerie Clark
Molly Littlefield-Lane
Ongoing Prayers For: Lee Isleman; Jason Stone; Nelson & Dollie Young; Emmie Forrest; Jim Norrick; Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Joue Manglicmot; The Pittman Family; Betty Blanton; Joyce Best; Cora Owens; Kellie Jones; The Jones Family; The Clarke Family; James & Rita Tackett; Dylan Smith; Shirley Hood; Geneva Hammons; Cathy Steele; Janis Friend; Tammy Radcliff; Jeannie LeBeau; Sonia Roach; Jerry Mayes; Kim Tillett; Carl Stoner; 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 17 | Ladies Who Lunch
The next Ladies Who Lunch gathering will be 11:30 AM this Friday, October 17th, at Heavens to Betsy in Lawrenceburg. We'll meet at the building at 11:00 AM for anyone who wants to carpool.
Oct 18 | Fall Fellowship @ Drawbaugh Farm
You’re invited to Ricky & Jessi Drawbaugh’s Farm (444 Hudson Lane, Pleasureville, KY 40057) this Saturday, October 18th, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, for Fall Fellowship, an evening of fun and fellowship with our Holly Hill family! We’ll enjoy dinner, dessert, a hayride through the pumpkin patch, & a warm firepit to gather around as we end the evening.
We have posted a sign-up sheet in the foyer to assist with the meal, so please sign up to bring your favorite soups, sides, & desserts.
We hope you’ll join us this weekend, invite your family & friends, for a time of food, laughter, & encouragement in the Lord! See you there!
Oct 19 | WES Pack The Pulpit
We're going to pack the pulpit for the Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program this Sunday, October 19th. You can find a list of the items needed in the foyer or below under the Get Involved tab. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, you can donate via check. Please make sure you add “Backpack Program” to the memo line. If you have any questions, please see Steve or Jenny Jones. Thanks!
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, as well as individual group specifics & schedules. Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep-May).
Nov 1 | 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 Men's Bible Study & Breakfast for November is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Hope to see you there!
Nov 2 | 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, as well as individual group specifics & schedules. Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep-May).
Nov 16 | 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, as well as individual group specifics & schedules. Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep-May).
Dec 6 | Men's Bible Study
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM downstairs in the fellowship hall. The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast for December is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th. Hope to see you there!
Dec 6 | Ladies Christmas Mug Exchange Party
Kellie Jones will host a Ladies Christmas Mug Exchange Party at her home on Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM. Bring treats to share and we will exchange mugs/coffee cups, so be sure to wrap your mugs. For further information, contact Kellie Jones.
Dec 7 | 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, as well as individual group specifics & schedules. Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep-May).
Dec 21 | 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, as well as individual group specifics & schedules. Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep-May).
Get Involved
There Are A Lot Of Ways You Can Get Involved & Do The Work Of God In Our Community!
Limited-Time Opportunities:
Meal Train | The Hargis Calloway Jones Family
We are organizing a Meal Train for the Hargis C. Jones Family on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Please bring all items to the church, downstairs in the kitchen between 10:00 & 11:30 AM. You can sign up for the Meal Train at the link provided below. For further information, please contact Robin Mayes.
Meal Train Link: https://www.mealtrain.com/potlucks/mlm4z3?utm_source=postmark&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=btn-train-view-t-invite
Meal Train | Jim & Valerie Clark
Valerie Clark recently had surgery so we will be providing a meal train for a couple of weeks. The meal train linked below.
Meal Train Link: https://mealtrain.com/rqng4v
Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program
We're going to pack the pulpit for the Westridge Elementary School Backpack Program this Sunday, October 19. We have listed some of the needed items below. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, you can donate via check. Please make sure you add “Backpack Program” to the memo line. If you have any questions, please see Steve or 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 July & August.
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.