Take Up Your Cross
“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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A Short Message To Get You Excited For Sunday’s Worship Service.
Take Up Your Cross
In Luke 9:21-27, Jesus outlines what it means to “take up your cross.” It does not mean adornment. It does not mean mere trials. It means a denial of self, and a uniting with Jesus in His death, but also uniting with Him in His resurrection as well. This Sunday, we will look at 5 elements of taking up your cross in this passage and consider how we can truly follow after Jesus in death and in resurrection! Because the cross is not only the way we’re saved, but also the pattern for life we are to live. See you Sunday!
News
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
Praise Report: Shawn Horn Was Baptized
Shawn Horn, a good friend of Matthew & Alyson Woodyard, was added to the Lord's church on Tuesday, Nov 4 in Baptism. PRAISE BE TO GOD for His faithfulness & giving us the gift of life through the death of His son! Please lift up Shawn, Mandy, & Ila in your prayers & continue to encourage them on their journey!
Life Groups: Upcoming Schedule
Holly Hill Life Groups meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (Sep - May). If you require a church member’s contact information, home address, or require directions to a specific Life Group, please contact the church office via email.
Sunday, Nov 16
Sunday, Dec 7
Sunday, Dec 21
Sunday, Jan 4
Sunday, Jan 18
Nov 16 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Ricky Drawbaugh Jr
Song Leader: Sam Travis
Prayer: David Richardson
Lord’s Supper: Bruce Blanton
Scripture: Stefan Rudic
Nov 23 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Mike Mayes
Song Leader: Scott Trent
Prayer: Richard Dailey
Lord’s Supper: Mark Johnson
Scripture: Joe Richardson
Nov 30 | Worship Duty Roster
C2W: Tom Roach
Song Leader: Bradley Richardson
Prayer: Joe Richardson
Lord’s Supper: Lee Wise
Scripture: Sam Travis
Nov 9 | Attendance & Contribution
Bible Class Attendance: 85
Worship Attendance: 132
Contribution: $6,191.00
Prayers
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
New Prayer Requests:
Harding Risk
Shawn Horn
Jeff Jones
Judy Casey
Joyce Best
Jackye Stockton
Ongoing Prayers For: The Jones Family; The Mary Yola Kays Aldridge Family; Valerie Clark; Molly Littlefield-Lane; Lee Isleman; Emmie Forrest; Jim Norrick; Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Joue Manglicmot; The Pittman Family; Betty Blanton; Cora Owens; 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.
Nov 15 | Ladies Brunch
The Esther Sisterhood invites ALL of the Holly Hill Ladies to a brunch at the church building at 10:30 AM on Saturday, Nov 15. Come & enjoy food, fellowship & a devotional. To help with the preparations, please sign up via the sign-up sheet posted in the foyer.
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 & Breakfast
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast takes place on the first Saturday of each month at the church building, downstairs in the fellowship hall. This month’s study will be on Saturday, Dec 6, at 8:00 AM.
Dec 6 | Ladies Christmas Mug Exchange Party
Kellie Jones has invited the ladies to her home for a Christmas Mug Exchange Party on Saturday, Dec 6 at 5:00 PM. Bring treats to share and we will exchange mugs/coffee cups, so be sure to wrap your mugs. In addition to bringing a wrapped mug, also please bring an appetizer or sweets to share. 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).
Dec 28 | Elf The Musical
The Johnson/Owens Life Group is planning an excursion to see ELF, the Musical at Derby Dinner Playhouse on Sunday, Dec 28. The event schedule is provided below, and further information can be found by visiting: https://derbydinner.com/show/elfthemusical/
6:00 PM - Doors Open
6-7:10 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Overtures/Pre-Show
7:45 PM - Main Show
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
We will once again be taking part in the Westridge Elementary School’s Backpack Program. 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!
Items Needed: 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
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.
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