CHOOSE KINDNESS
“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.
“CHOOSE KINDNESS”
There are many choices that we make on a daily basis, and many of them are inconsequential. The socks we choose, the color of our shirt. But there’s one choice that is very important: whether or not we choose kindness. This upcoming Sunday, in preparation for our vacation Bible school, which begins June 8 at 6:30 PM, we’re going to be looking at Ephesians 4:31-32 to see how Christians are to choose kindness. We hope that you join us at 11 AM this upcoming Sunday for our worship service, and at 6:30 PM for the start of our vacation Bible school. See you all then!
NEWS
This Section Is For Any Special Announcements That Are Not Upcoming Events Or Prayer Requests.
You’re Invited To Holly Hill’s 2025 VBS: Choose Kindness
Join us on Sunday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 PM, for Holly Hill's 2025 VBS: Choose Kindness. This week will be jam-packed with so many fun activities! Follow along as we travel down the road to Jericho and encounter a good Samaritan. Discover the Biblical meaning of love, forgiveness, and service to others. We're choosing kindness and saving the world, one soul at a time! We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
*** Please note children MUST be registered to attend VBS. You can register the day of the event, but it will save time if you pre-register. You can pre-register by going to our website at www.hollyhillcoc.org. ***
2025 Summer Youth Series Schedule
The schedule for the 2025 Summer Youth Series is as follows:
6/9 - North Lexington (2280 Hume Rd, Lexington, KY) @ 7 PM
6/16 - Richmond (1500 Lancaster Rd, Richmond, KY) @ 7 PM
6/23 - Rolling Hills (125 Rolling Hills Dr, Mt. Sterling, KY) @ 7 PM
6/30 - Rolling Hills (125 Rolling Hills Dr, Mt. Sterling, KY) @ 7 PM
7/7 - Two Timbers (1776 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY) @ 7 PM
7/14 - Richmond (1500 Lancaster Rd, Richmond, KY) @ 7 PM
7/21 - North Lexington (2280 Hume Rd, Lexington, KY) @ 7 PM
7/28 - Two Timbers (1776 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY) @ 7 PM
2025 Ladies' Retreat: Sign-Up Today
There is a sign-up sheet for the Ladies' Retreat to Gatlinburg in the foyer. The dates are September 26-28. Please sign up if you are interested in attending. We need a number of ladies interested in order to book a cabin. The sign-up sheet will be taken down on June 15, 2025. Thank you!
Worship Service (Sun, 6/8)
Title: “Choose Kindness”
Topic: Kindness
Text: Ephesians 4:31-32
Attendance & Contribution (Sun, 6/1)
Bible Class Attendance: 69
Worship Attendance: 116
Contribution: $6,827.00
PRAYERS
Here Are Some Individuals That Especially Need Our Prayers This Week. Please Keep Them In Mind Every Time You Pray.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:
Robert Roach & Jeff Jones (Trip To Cuba)
Tammie Radcliff (Procedure to treat A-Fib)
David Richardson (Mono/CMV)
Bobby Widener (Safely moved back into home after flood)
Brenda Perkins (Broken Foot)
Sonia Roach (Foot)
Donald & Rhoda Jones
ONGOING PRAYERS FOR: Geneva Hammons; Jerry Mayes; Somerset & London Tornado Victims; Kim Tillett; Carl Stoner; Rita Tackett; Clark Galloway; Val Clark; Melissa Farmer; Cathy Steele; Robin Ibershoff; Phil & Suzanne Wilkins; Shirley Hood; Helen Hall; Charlene Ramsey; Allie Stone; Inez Chatham; Ernie Casey; Ethan Jones; Roger Moore; Jessie Tropoulos; Janice Coffelt; Polly Deaton; Robert Roach Sr.; Emmie Forrest; Larry & Renita Clarke; Janice Gregory; Ann Pittman; Janis Friend; Penny Harland; Alyssa Deaton.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Here Are The Upcoming Events That You Need To Make Space On Your Calendar For.
Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast (Sat, 6/7 @ 8:30 AM)
The Men's Bible Study & Breakfast is hosted at the church building on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM downstairs in the fellowship hall.
2025 VBS: Choose Kindness (Sun, 6/8 - Wed, 6/11 @ 6:30 PM)
Join us on Sunday, June 8 at 6:30 PM, as we kick off our 2025 VBS: Choose Kindness. This week will be jam-packed with so many fun activities! Follow along as we travel down the road to Jericho and encounter a good Samaritan. Discover the Biblical meaning of love, forgiveness, and service to others. We're choosing kindness and saving the world, one soul at a time! We look forward to seeing you Sunday! Our VBS Schedule is as follows:
Sunday, June 8 @ 6:30 PM
Monday, June 9 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, June 10 @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11 @ 6:30 PM
Summer Youth Series @ North Lexington (Mon, 6/9 @ 7 PM)
This Summer Youth Series event will be hosted by North Lexington Church of Christ (2280 Hume Rd., Lexington, KY) on Monday, June 9 at 7 PM.
Summer Youth Series @ Richmond (Mon, 6/16 @ 7 PM)
This Summer Youth Series event will be hosted by Richmond Church of Christ (1500 Lancaster Rd., Richmond, KY) on Monday, June 16 at 7 PM.
Ladies Who Lunch (Fri, 6/20 @ TBD)
The next meeting of the Ladies Lunch group will be June 20 at the home of Carol Roach. We will be ordering box lunches from Chicken Salad Chick. More information will follow about time and menu options.
Graduation Party (Sat, 6/21 @ TBD)
Holly Hill will host a Graduation Party to honor our recent 2025 graduates on Saturday, June 21. More details to follow.
Signing Service (Sun, 6/22 @ 6 PM)
We will have an evening of hymns on Sunday, June 22 at 6 PM.
Summer Youth Series @ Rolling Hills (Mon, 6/23 @ 7 PM)
This Summer Youth Series event will be hosted by Rolling Hills Church of Christ (125 Rolling Hills Dr., Mt. Sterling, KY) on Monday, June 23 at 7 PM.
5th Sunday Potluck Meal (Sun, 6/29 @ Immediately Following Worship)
Join us on Sunday, June 29 for our 5th Sunday Potluck meal. We’ll meet downstairs in the fellowship hall, immediately following the conclusion of our worship service. The meat will be provided, so please bring side dishes and desserts. Please make sure the desserts are pre-cut or sliced before dropping them off.
Summer Youth Series @ Rolling Hills (Mon, 6/30 @ 7 PM)
This Summer Youth Series event will be hosted by Rolling Hills Church of Christ (125 Rolling Hills Dr., Mt. Sterling, KY) on Monday, June 30 at 7 PM.
GET INVOLVED
There Are A Lot Of Ways You Can Get Involved & Do The Work Of God In Our Community!
LIMITED-TIME OPPORTUNITIES:
Sign-Up To Visit Friend
The ladies of the congregation have the opportunity to sign up to visit with Renita Clarke. The Sign-Up Genius has the possible dates with available time slots. If you are signing up for a particular date, select the time slots that will coincide with your visit so that Renita will know when and how long to expect you.
The link is provided below. If you have any questions, contact Mary Johnson or Carol Roach.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA5AD23A1F5C25-57056135-visiting#/
Oreo & Chocolate Chip Cookies Needed For VBS
We would really appreciate it if the congregation can bring in Oreo and/or Chocolate Chip cookies for VBS. Please avoid bringing cookies made with peanuts or peanut butter, as we may have guests who are allergic. Please place all cookie donations on the kitchen counter, downstairs ii the fellowship hall. Thanks!
Avenues For Women Baby Bottle Collection - Deadline Sunday, 6/15
It's that time of year again! We are starting our Baby Bottle Collection for Frankfort's Avenues for Women. Be sure to take home a baby bottle and fill it with spare change, folded money, or checks. We will be collecting bottles until Father's Day, Sunday, June 15th. Even though in KY abortions are largely illegal, the Avenues Clinic provides pregnancy services such as pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, post abortion support, parenting classes, and programs for men. This is a wonderful opportunity to really make an impact so let's fill as many bottles as possible!
Re-Stock The Food Pantry: June
The Food Pantry needs to be re-stocked, so we'll be asking for specific food donations each month. For the month of June, we need the following:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES:
Mission Ministry
Check out the Kingdom work being done by the congregation in Güines, Cuba! Linked below is April's Monthly Mission Report.
Women’s Ministry
The ladies of Holly Hill are on fire for God! Read about everything going on within the Women’s Ministry at Holly Hill in the 1st Quarter Report linked below. If you wish to be involved with our Women’s Ministry or simply seek additional information, contact Vickie Wise today and find out everything you’ll need to get started!
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 reach out to our office at office@hollyhillcoc.org.
Youth Activities Planning Committee
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 reach out to our 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.
The Casey Blessing Box
The Casey’s are collecting items for their Blessing Box to help those in need. Currently, they’re accepting donations of canned goods (fruits & vegetables), crackers, & cereal.
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.