CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (November 19, 2023)
This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar’s message will be “To Appeal or Not to Appeal” (Philemon 17-22). This week’s songs will be Only King Forever by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Wade Joy, and Matt Brock; arr. by Ron Blount, Joyful (The One Who Saves) by Brenton Brown and Jason Ingram; arr. by Bradley Knight, Battle Belongs by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham; arr. by Dan Galbraith, and Great Is Thy Faithfulness (You Are Great) by Thomas O.Chishom and William M. Runyan; new words and music by Paul Baloche and John Bolin; arr. by John Bolin.
Multi-Generational Worship Choir This Sunday, November 19
Join us for this Thanksgiving themed service where kids, students and adults from every generation are invited to join the Worship Choir on the platform. If you are interested in being a part, please visit hoffmantownchurch.org/multigen to view and listen to the music for the service. There will be only one rehearsal at 8:30am before the 9:30am service that day. See you there!
Hoffmantown Church Budget Q&A session This Sunday, November 19
The Hoffmantown Church new fiscal year begins January 1, 2024. The in-person budget vote this year will be Sunday, December 3. We are holding a special Budget Q&A session this Sunday, November 19 prior to the voting. This Q&A session will be at 12:30pm in room B100. Please plan to attend if you have any questions about the budget, budgeting process, and voting process. Handouts are available now at Reception for pick-up and will also be available at the meeting.
The Miracle of Christmas December 8 and 9
As you’re making plans for your holiday season, make sure to save the date for “The Miracle of Christmas” featuring our Worship Choir, Orchestra and Kids Choir, on December 8 and 9 at 6:30pm. The 7th Annual Nativity Gallery will be on display in the Fellowship Mall before and after our Christmas performances. This display will open at 6pm, and refreshments will be provided! For more information, go to hoffmantownchurch.org/events.
Nativity Gallery
The 5th Annual Nativity Gallery will be on display in the Fellowship Mall before and after our Christmas performances December 8 and 9. Please bring your favorite nativity set and come take a look, as we remember with awe and wonder our Lord coming to earth. This display will open at 6pm, and refreshments will be provided! If you would like to submit a nativity set for display, please bring your set on Thursday, December 7, 1-4pm, or Friday, December 8, 10am-1pm, to the Fellowship Mall. We will provide “provenance forms” so you can write a short background about your set. Contact equip@hoffmantown.org.
Hoffmantown Church Full-Time Position Available
Hoffmantown Church has a full-time position available. Applicant should be an active member of Hoffmantown Church, sense a calling to Christian service and be able to work in various contexts.
Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant Are you passionate about making a lifelong impact on children’s lives? Do you have strong organizational skills and a heart for serving others? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Full-Time Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant! This position is a direct report and support of the Kids Director and works hard alongside the Kids Ministry team to make each event, meeting, and task successful. If you’re ready to be a difference-maker, fill out an application form, and submit a resume to Caitlin Craft at CaitlinC@hoffmantown.org.
Applications are available at the Reception Desk Monday through Friday, or you can download an application from hoffmantownchurch.org/employment/. Please return completed applications to the receptionist.
ADULT FAMILY MINISTRIES
Save the Date: Wills and Trusts Seminar January 14, 2024
Join us for a free Wills and Trusts seminar conducted by Dr. Frank Harber on January 14, 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm in room B209. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration will be available SOON!
New Equipping Classes Beginning January 9, 2024
Our Winter 2024 Equipping Classes will be starting January 9, 2024. Visit hoffmantownchurch.org/equipping-classes/ for a complete list of classes. Please join us.
MISSIONS
Angel Tree
Angel Tree is back and ready to go! Trees will be set-up in the Fellowship Mall and upstairs across from room B208/210. Stop by and grab an angel or two this Sunday, November 19 and next Sunday, November 26. The deadline to return gifts is Sunday, December 3.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
This Sunday we are kicking off our Lottie Moon Christmas offering. 100% of the donations from this offering go directly towards missionaries with International Mission Board. Last year, almost 4,000 missionaries were supported with this offering! Special envelopes can be found in the backseat pockets. For more information on this offering, you can visit imb.org.
KIDS MINISTRY
Parents Night Out
December 1 from 6-9pmAges: Birth through 6th gradeCost: Only $5 per child – $10 max per family
Cost Includes: Quality time and care for your kids – Fun activities – Dinner – and more!
Space is limited! Register by noon Tuesday, November 28 to secure your spot.
www.hoffmantownchurch.org/events
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AWANA
AWANA is looking for some awesome adults who would be willing to invest in the next
generation. We are looking for 5 adults to step up and serve in a great and rewarding way. Come help kids memorize God’s Word, tell them about a God that loves them, and help them to grow in their walk with the Lord. Reach out to staciem@hoffmantown.org for more info.
Kids Bible Story Hour: 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10:30-11:30am
Cherry Hills Library – One more week this semester! December 1
This Story Book Hour will be most beneficial for kids ages Preschool through 2nd grade.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesdays: AWANA (6:30-8:15pm)–Register online at hoffmantownchurch.org/awana.
Kids ages 2 thru 8th grade welcome.
December 1: Parents Night Out
CHURCH COUNCIL
churchcouncil@hoffmantown.org
Current Members:
Elders: Gerald Farley and Merv Jersak
Pastors: Lamar Morin and Gregory Elder
Deacons: Stacy Fugate and John Stockton
Operations: Sam Mouck
At Large Members: Nathan Brannon, Jeff McElwain, Stacey Lake, Dave Pitcher, Jerri Rose, and Linda Rupp
The Church Council heard from Dane Wilkerson regarding the Student Ministry in the last Council meeting. God has been working in this ministry, and it is in a steady growth pattern with individual students growing in evangelism, ministry to others, discipleship and Christ-likeness. One new adult volunteer has recently been added in the junior high section, Kyle Craft.
The students passed out 55 flyers, at the October 31 Fall Festival, promoting the Disciple Day 2023 “Death to Life” which was held on November 4. A youth retreat is being planned for early 2024, probably in March, with hopes of at least doubling 2023’s attendance. Please pray! The “Share Wall” holds the initials of 63 unsaved people that are being prayed for and shared with. Discipleship classes are meeting every Wednesday night as the youth study together the gospel of Luke.
As a church we are asked to pray for the Student Ministry and its leaders and volunteers, to volunteer as you feel led to join in this ministry, and to invite any students you may know to become involved. Thank you for your prayers!
HAVE A SPIRITUAL QUESTION?
Call 505-321-9570