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1620 South FM 2869
Holly Lake Ranch, TX
75765
903-769-3501
Website:
hollytreechapel.com
Email:
hollytreechapel@gmail.com
Pastor:
Dr. Tim Mink
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We seek to glorify
God as the Gospel of
Jesus Christ
transforms our lives,
our church, our
community, and our
world.
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Holly Tree Chapel Newsletter
September 2015
NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
AT HOLLY TREE CHAPEL
September 20, 2015
Back to Church Sunday is the largest annual community-based church outreach effort in the nation.
It is a campaign strategically designed to help churches like ours reach out and invite everyone in our
community to try church again – or perhaps attend church for the very first time. This powerful national
campaign brought over a million people back to church last year on this special day. This year over 30,000
churches are participating in the campaign, including Holly Tree Chapel. Our main goal in participating in
Back to Church Sunday is to bring people from surrounding communities to our church. After all, we have a
beautiful church with outstanding facilities and programs, a friendly and caring congregation, and, according
to many, the very best Bible teaching pastor in the area. So why not share our blessings with others?
On September 20th, we will offer Starbuck’s coffee and cookies in our Coffee Shop for visitors who
arrive early for the worship service. Everyone coming to church that day will be asked to wear a name tag
that will be available at the Welcome Table. (This is very important as the name tag will serve as a ticket to
the picnic to be held after the worship service). The worship service will begin at 10:00 a.m. as usual and will
feature the Alert Mixed Chorus, other musical performances by Jonathan, Benjamin and friends, and a special
sermon by Pastor Tim -- all meant to compel and inspire our visitors to return to the Chapel on subsequent
Sundays. Everyone attending the worship service will be also asked to fill out a special “Connection Card” that
will be included in the worship bulletin that day and place it in the offering plate. After the worship service,
tours of the Chapel facilities will be offered followed by a picnic lunch in our Serenity Garden. There will be
a few games for the kids set up in and around the play yard. The celebration should wrap up around 1:00-1:30
p.m.
As you can see, in order for this outreach event to be a success, every person who calls Holly Tree
Chapel “their church home” needs to “get on board” and participate in this event in some way. The first, and
most important, thing everyone can do is to PRAY over our event and for the non-attending members of our
community, friends, and family. Engage God in prayer and ask for a better understanding of how to connect
with un-churched friends and ask to see them respond to invitations to our church.
Secondly and equally important, there are numerous opportunities and a great need for volunteers.
We are sending postcard invitations to approximately 2,500 households in the Holly Lake Ranch and
Brookhaven subdivisions. We also are running ads inviting people to Back to Church Sunday at Holly Tree
Chapel in the September issues of The Country Mailer and The Journal. These two publications reach
approximately 6,000 households. So, it is possible that we will have 200+ visitors on Sunday, September 20 th.
For us to have the most successful event possible, we need people do a variety of things: put up posters
around the neighborhood and/or pass out personal invitations prior to the event; serve on the Greeter Team;
host in the Coffee Shop; provide general security in and around the Chapel; work at the Welcome Table; serve
on the Hospitality/Food Service Team; serve as Tour Guides; bake cookies for the coffee shop and the picnic;
and help with follow-up efforts by serving on the Assimilation Team.
To respond to this call to service, send an email to jpyle@hughes.net or sign-up on the Back to
Church Sunday sheet in the Narthex. Individual team meetings will be scheduled in the near future so don’t
delay. Please make a commitment to participate today -- September 20th will be here before we know it!
Blessings to all, Jeannette Pyle
HIGHLIGHTS ON THE LOCAL MINISTRIES WE SUPPORT
903-569-9197
Kindness Kottage
119 N. Johnson, Mineola TX 75773
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 10 am - 4 pm
This is a non-profit, interfaith social service agency sponsored by 10 churches plus civic
organizations and staffed by volunteers. The purpose is to give assistance to the poor, elderly
and disabled by providing the basic human services, such as food, clothing, shelter and
medical assistance in the Mineola area.
Temple Dockery, Benevolence Chairman
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP
September Newsletter
By Jeannette Pyle, President
Excitement is in the air at Holly Tree Chapel because Women’s Fellowship has a
fantastic year planned for 2015-2016.
The “new year” of studies and programs begins on Tuesday, September 8, at
10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Chapel. On the 8th, Jeannette Pyle (President) will be
introducing the “theme” (“Remaining in the Vine”) and Bible verse (John 15:5) for the year
and discussing how the group plans to accomplish their goals for the year. Francine Evans
(Vice President of Bible Study) will give an overview of the three Bible studies that have
been chosen for the group this year – Beth Moore’s “Children of the Day – 1&2
Thessalonians,” Chip Ingrams’ “The Invisible War” and Jim Cymbala’s “When God’s People
Pray.” Workbooks for the Beth Moore study will be available for purchase at $15.00 each,
and the study will kick off on the following Tuesday, September 15 th. In addition, Jerry
Ramsey, Vice President of Service Projects, will present several ideas to the group for
chapel and community service for the 2015-2016 year.
We will also briefly discuss the guests scheduled for our Fellowship Tuesdays during
the coming year, the first of whom is Barbara Cooper on September 22nd. Barbara’s tells
us that she’s been singing most of her life, and her ministry for at least 30 years has been
music. She’s performed at various venues including Gospel Opry’s, Revivals, Ladies’
Retreats and church services as she loves every opportunity to share God’s love through
music. On a more personal note, Barbara has been married to her high school sweetheart
for 41 years. She and her husband, who pastors Turner Baptist Church in Wills Point, Texas,
have three children and eight grandchildren. The group will enjoy a “pot luck” luncheon
after Barbara’s musical presentation.
As you can see, meaningful studies and uplifting programs/presentations are
definitely in store for the Women’s Fellowship group during this coming year. All the ladies
of the Chapel and the surrounding community are invited to join us as we meet to learn
more from the Bible and enjoy Christian fellowship. There is no cost to join the group.
Just come and bring your Bible (plus a friend if you like) every Tuesday morning at 10:00
a.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Chapel!
A Reflection of Faith
By Mark Nowak
Maintaining the grounds around the Serenity Garden is quite a chore, but many hands
made it possible. One project was to level the benches. It was quite obvious that the
pedestals were askew, due to the ground for the bases being deteriorated, which, in turn,
would make the bench out of level.
The walkways are paved in loose pea gravel. Originally the benches had been installed
to sit on top of the gravel, but through the course of time the bench became a little more
slanted and once they begin to slant the integrity of the bench begins to diminish. A solid
foundation under the pedestals would be a great solution.
During the planning of this project I found a correlation of this project to be at the
root of so many problems that we, as Christians, face on a daily basis…….. Let us consider
ourselves as the pedestals of the bench. Let us also consider the loose pea gravel as
representing Faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lastly, let us consider the elements of
the weather as being the evils that lurk in our society that tempt us into eroding our Christian
belief.
Should we not have a strong foundation to stand over the temptations and evils of
society we too will begin to lean to the left or right of our true belief in our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. The strong foundation that we must maintain as our foot hold that I’m referring
to is found in the Wisdom of our Bibles.
We as Christians need to stand firm upon our Faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Each one of us must stand upright with full knowledge that our strong Faith in Jesus will resist
any outside influences, temptations, and evils that hide in the shadows of our society. Keep in
mind, Isaiah 41:10 (NASB) ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you
with My righteous right hand.’
During our daily routines take some time and give thanks to God for all of His creation.
Many of these correlations are right in front of us; all we have to do is open our heart to the
Lord in order to see them.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Just a reminder! – Tuesday, September 15th at 9:30 am – our major fund raiser for our
Holly Community Library: Library Golf Tournament
Some specialties available: “dirty bags” given out at 9:30; mulligans can be purchased; a
PRO chosen to drive for your team on #18 (if necessary); sponsor a hole of your choice
for a minimum of $100 (you do not have to play but your name will be at the hole
in CAPITAL LETTERS); even a 50/50 raffle!
At the Library you can pick up a main-in form with all the details & send it to the pro
shop with your check or sign up at the Pro Shop in person ($50 per player includes an
early dinner). Final sign up day at the Pro Shop is Friday, September 11 th. There will be
6 on a team – your choice- or if you are an individual player, you will be assigned a team
– all are friendly who play here – guaranteed! Tee off at 11.
See you then! Friends of the Library need you! Library hours are Tuesday and Friday 10
am – 2 pm; Saturday 10 am – 12 noon.
Emily Farrar “When you are with a friend, your heart has come home.”
Outside Workday
Saturday, September 5
7:00 to 11:00 a.m.
We’re almost finished with the clean-up of the Serenity Garden and the Outside Chapel but
there’s still just a little more to go. We need to finish by the time of our Back to Church
Sunday celebration on September 20th!
Therefore, meet at the Chapel at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, to pick your work
assignments.
 Level benches in garden and library area
 Finish trimming overgrown vines, trees and shrubs behind the play yard
 Rake up and dispose of excess pine needles and pine cones in the Outdoor Chapel
 Clear walkways in and out of the two areas
Bring your own tools. Water and Gatorade provided.
New Address:
Louis Gant: Briarcliff Health Center, Room 26, 3403 S. Vine Avenue, Tyler TX 75701
Barbara Gant: Atria Willow Park, Room 203, 3500 S. Vine Avenue, Tyler TX 75701 (903) 399-3189
Gentlemen of Holly Tree Chapel
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Our usher teams are in need of assistance. We
are looking for men to usher on Sundays. If the
Holy Spirit moves you, and you could prededicate one Sunday or more a month to help
us it would be a blessing. For information on
joining the usher team, please contact any of
us:
Leon & Barbara Ward
Dick & Suzanne Brown
Jerry & Sharon Evans
Jim & Jo Robards
Pat & Mary Nell Carlisle
Bill & Frances Pruitt
Jerry & Vern Ramsey
Jerry & Jeanne Ryan
Louis & Jeannette Pyle
Aaron & Melanie Maczuga
Usher Chairman Peter Porell 903-769-2291
Usher Captain Leon Ward 903-769-4006
Usher Captain Rick Kindred 903-769-3806
MEN’S FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Men’s Bible Study begins each Friday at 7:50
a.m. On the first Friday of each month
breakfast is served following the Bible Study
and all first-time visitors eat breakfast free,
along with the person who brings them. We
will have the next breakfast on September
4th.
We invite you to join us each Sunday morning
at 8:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for spiritual
growth and fellowship. Mike Lanphere will be
starting a study on Colossians.
Holly Tree Chapel
2015 Board of Trustees
Suzan Armstrong: Board Chairman & Worship Chairman – Cathy Rattan: Vice Chairman & Community Outreach Chairman
Temple Dockery: Secretary & Benevolence Chairman – Francine Evans: Treasurer & Evangelism/Visitation Chairman
Michael Lanphere: Congregational Care Chairman – Jeannette Pyle: Facility Care Chairman (Outside)
New Board Members: Mark Nowak & Alyne Harrell
Dr. Tim Mink, Pastor
I am looking forward to a wonderful fall as our ministry schedule resumes! Pastor Tim
September 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Adult Fellowship 8:45 am
Sunday School
Adult Class 8:45 am
Children's Class 8:45 am
2
Adult Bible Study
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Thursday
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Men's Bible Study
& Breakfast
7:50 am
Worship Service 10:00 am
6
Communion
7
Labor Day
Office Closed
8
9
10
11
Women's Bible Adult Bible Study Bridge 10:00 am, Men's Bible Study
Study 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
7:50 am
Fellowship Hall
Book Club-10 am
Fore Seasons
13
14
Board Meeting
6:30 pm
15
16
17
18
Women's Bible Adult Bible Study Bridge 10:00 am, Men's Bible Study
Study 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
7:50 am
Fellowship Hall
20
National Back To
Church Sunday
Celebration
21
22
23
24
25
Women's Bible Adult Bible Study Bridge 10:00 am, Men's Bible Study
Study 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
7:50 am
Fellowship Hall
27
Dedicate
Benevolence
Fellowship
Dinner 5:30 pm
28
29
30
31
Women's Bible Adult Bible Study Bridge 10:00 am,
Study 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
Pastor, Timothy Mink, PhD
(903) 769-5142
Chapel Office Hours
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday thru Friday (903) 769-3501
hollytreechapel@gmail.com hollytreechapel.com
Holly Community Library - Hours of Operation: Tuesday/Friday 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday 10 am to 12 noon