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Holly Presbyterian Church
207 East Maple Street
Holly, MI 48442
Phone: 248.634.9494


Office Hours:

  • Monday and Thursday -- Office is closed
  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday -- Office is open from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday -- Office closed

Sunday Worship Hours:

  • Coffee Hour: Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
  • Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
  • Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Phone:

  • Church Office:
    248-634-9494

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Welcome to Holly Presbyterian Church!
A member of Lake Huron Presbytery,
Presbyterian Church (USA
)

We are a joyful family of faith
that nurtures knowing, growing, sharing, and serving as followers of Christ
within our church, our community, and around the world through peaceful and loving relationships.

 

Whether you're a visitor or member, this Website is dedicated to serving as a source of congregational information and, maybe, even inspiration.  Start your visit by reading the news below, or by clicking the links on the left.  You will find a virtual sketch of the people and life of Holly Presbyterian Church, which will give you a sense of who we are and the journey of faith we are now on. 

 

Congregation

Special Announcements

Our Worship Services are streamed live each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. on YouTube.

Please click here to watch.

A video of the Sunday Worship Service will also be available
following the Worship Service on our YouTube Channel.



Daily Study Guides
Andrew Murray's “Abiding in Christ”

Click here to listen to Andrew Murray's
“Abiding in Christ” for free.

Click here to access individual Study Guides, including:
  • “Humility”
  • “Absolute
    Surrender”
  • “Abiding in Christ”
  • "Waiting,"
  • "Listening"


Worship Service Videos / Sermons
 
Prayers of the People

Holly Presbyterian Church
Pastor Chris Thomas
December 8

Worship Service Video



Happenings at Holly Presbyterian Church

Advent

Take time this season to enjoy Advent.
Hope, Joy, Love and Peace.
It gets better.
We also get to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus.
Let the season reflect how you want to be.



  • Sunday, December 8 -- 2nd Sunday of Advent


    • Bible Study -- 10:00 a.m.
    • Coffee Hour - 10:30 a.m.
    • Worship Service -- 11:15 a.m. (This Worship service will be live streamed on YouTube beginning at 11:15 a.m.)
      • Chris Thomas, Pastor
      • Worship Service Bulletin
      • Lighting of the Advent Candle
      • Call of Confession: Based on Romans 5:10
        • Prayer of Confession
      • Assurance of Pardon: Based on Colossians 1:20
      • Prayer for Illumination
      • Scriptures:
        • Old Testament: Jeremiah 20:10-11
        • Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:14-18
      • Sermon: "Peace of a People," Chris Thomas
      • Affirmation of Faith: Adapted from the PC (U.S.A.) Study Catechism, Question 48
      • Prayers of the People
        • The Lord’s Prayer
    • Office is closed
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor,
      please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or
      email at office@hollypc.org.  The phones and email will
      be monitored.
    • Fenton Ambassadors Concert -- 7:00 p.m.
  • Monday
    • Office is closed
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor, please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or email at office@hollypc.org. The phones and email will be monitored.
  • Tuesday
    • Office is open -- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor, please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or email at office@hollypc.org. The phones and email will be monitored.
    • Property Team Meetiing– 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    • Office is open -- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor,
      please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or
      email at office@hollypc.org.  The phones and email will
      be monitored
      .
    • Worship Team Meetiing– 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday
    • Office is closed.
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor,
      please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or
      email at office@hollypc.org.  The phones and email will
      be monitored
  • Friday
    • Office is open -- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor,
      please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or
      email at office@hollypc.org.  The phones and email will
      be monitored.
  • Saturday
    • Office is closed
    • If you have a prayer concern or are in need of a pastor,
      please contact the church office at 248-634-9494, or
      email at office@hollypc.org.  The phones and email will
      be monitored.
    • Holly Calvary Church Cookie Walk and Craft Show – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 15 -- 3rd Sunday of Advent
    • Coffee Hour - 10:30 a.m.
    • Worship Service -- 11:15 a.m. (This Worship service will be live streamed on YouTube beginning at 11:15 a.m).
      • Chris Thomas, Pastor
    • Special Congregational Meeting after worship
    • Office is closed

Holly Presbyterian Church
Connections Newsletter

December Newsletter

Archive of Monthly Holly Presybterian Church Newsletters



Important Announcements


Special Congregational Meeting, Sunday December 15th 
A Special Congregational Meeting is planned for next Sunday, December 15th , after worship for the purpose of electing new elders and 2025 nominating committee members.



Adopt-a-Family
Adopt-a-Family board is up in the Fellowship Hall. Please take an item to purchase. Bring the item back wrapped with the person’s name or what it is. All items need to be returned by next Sunday December 15th. Contact Fran or Jennifer for questions.


Wreaths & Poinsettias
Thank you for your order! The Poinsettias will be in the Sanctuary on December 15th. They can be taken home Christmas Eve.  



Coffee and Fellowship
Please join us for Coffee, snack and some fellowship at 10:30am each Sunday.


Volunteers Needed
THANK YOU!! We need Advent Reader and light candle for December 22nd. For Coffee Hour we need someone for December 29th. Remember that January is on the boards to sign up. Pray and see where God is leading you. God appreciates you.

  Other Announcements and
Upcoming Events at
Holly Presbyterian Church

Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • Sunday, December 8 -- 2nd Sunday of Advent
    • Bible Study -- 10:00 a.m.
    • Coffee Hour -- 10:30 a.m.
    • Worship – 11:15 a.m.
    • Fenton Ambassadors Concert -- 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 10
    • Property Team Meetiing– 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 11
    • Worship Team Meetiing– 1:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 14
    • Holly Calvary Church Cookie Walk and Craft Show – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 15 -- 3rd Sunday of Advent
    • Coffee Hour -- 10:30 a.m.
    • Worship – 11:15 a.m.
    • Special Congregational Meeting after worship


Church Life
Pictures And Videos Of Events At
The Holly Presbyterian Church

An Archive of "Pictures of Events" can be
found by clicking on this link.




 

From the Congregational Care Team

If you have prayer requests, please submit them to Karen Haneline (email address: haneline526@gmail.com / phone 248-894-3489) of the Congregational Care Team.

Please remember to pray for ...

  • Pastor Chris and his family, every day.

Prayers and Comfort for …

  • The family and friends of Shar Hecht, who passed to the Greater Life on Saturday, December 7.
Prayers of Concern ...
  • For healing, comfort and peace for: Bob Killewald recovering from cellulitis in his leg; Keagen, a 20 year old that has cancer that has metastasized; Wilma Perry (Mother-in-law of Margaret Perry) who is in rehab and not going well; Alex Searfoss (great grandson of Donna Miller) who has third degree burns over 40% of his body and is now home and doing physical therapy; Tom Schettling; Mike Schettling (Tom Schettling's cousin) who has cancer; Won Chea (Tom Schettling's brother-in-law) with treatment for stomach cancer; Penny Schettling; Gordie Bradshaw; Jerry Watkins (Laura Parker’s dad); Jessica Duis (Jim & Vicki Lyles’ niece); Mike Pelton; Don Neuville; Steve in Florida; and Jim Killewald.
Prayers For Those Suffering From Natural And Man-made
Disasters ...
  • Those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • Those affected by the wars in Israel and Gaza, in the Sudan and Ukraine.
  • Those affected by the severe weather in our country and all around the world.
  • Those affected by hunger.
  • Those affected by gun violence.
  • Those affected by abuse, and/or addiction.
Prayers For ...
  • All those serving, or who have served, in our military and for all first responders.
  • Our country, its leaders and for world peace in a troubled time.
  • All the churches in our Presbytery that are in transition.
  • And for our church during these difficult times.


Prayer requests from the Presbytery ...
  • For the Presbytery's Mission Co-Workers:
  • For all of the churches in our Presbytery that are in transition.


Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: "Out of Chaos, Hope."
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events.
We need your help. Please give generously to:

100% OF YOUR GIFT WILL GO TO THE VICTIMS.
THERE ARE NO ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

If you prefer to mail a check, you may send it to:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
PO Box 643700
Pittsburgh,
PA,15264-3700

You may also call Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
at 1-800-872-3283 and donate by phone.

Or you can drop a check off at our church office and
we will forward it to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Make the check out to the Holly Presbyterian Church and
note in the “memo” area of the check that it is for
"Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – Ukraine,” or
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – Israel / Palestine.”




Missions

"In The Beginning" Baby Pantry
The "In the Beginning” Baby Pantry" is open at the Holly Presbyterian Church on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 10 a.m. until 12:00 noon. There will be clothing, diapers, and toiletries available for children.

We need workers. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. New workers are welcome, and will be paired up with those who have worked before. If you would like to help, please see Cathy.


Prayers For Our Missionary Families
The Holly Presbyterian Church supports two missionary families as part of our ongoing outreach to the world: the Keefer family (serving Christ through their Athletes in Action ministry at U of M in Ann Arbor, Michigan) and the Iobst family (serving Christ through the Operation Transit ministry in Paris, France).  We are called to act as the hands and feet of Christ in our world, and because we cannot all serve in full time ministry, we offer our support financially, and spiritually, to those who do. Please pray for these families and consider sending them a note or e-mail of encouragement.

Newsletters From Our Missionary Families
 

The Iobst Family
"Operation Transit" Newsletter


The Keefer Family
"Athletes in Action" Newsletter
Past Members

Remembering Past Members and Ministers
Over 1,700 people have joined our church over the years, including 38 pastors. We remember those who have gone on before us with a link on the “Our Church History” page to virtual cemeteries with information regarding burial locations, often including pictures of their memorial stones, links to other family members.


Christian Education
  Adult Bible Study Class
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for Bible Study at 10:00 a.m.
Electronic Online Giving

Click the “Give Now” button below. This will take you directly to the Holly Presbyterian Church’s secure donation form on the Presbyterian Mission Exchange’s Website.

Completely fill out the form using the easy-to-use instructions and then click-on the “Give Now” button at the bottom of that page. You will then see a “Thank You” screen.

You will receive an e-mail from the Presbyterian Mission Exchange acknowledging your donation to the Holly Presbyterian Church, which can then be used as a receipt for your IRS tax form. The church treasurer will simultaneously receive an e-mail notification of your donation for the church’s records.

Online Giving
Click here for direct access
to the secure donation form
.


All donations are greatly appreciated.



Leave a Legacy. Your church matters.

You can leave a legacy to support the ministry of your congregation, ensuring the congregation that has nurtured your spiritual life and served your community thrives for generations to come.

Click on this link for a video with more information.

Your Presbyterian Foundation Ministry Relations Officer (MRO) can guide you through this important giving process. You can find your MRO at PresbyterianFoundation.org.