Compass 12/17/23

CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (December 17, 2023)

This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar’s message will be “The Angels’ Carol” (Luke 2:8-18). This week’s songs will be This Is Our God by Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, and Pat Barrett; arr. by Grant Wall; orch. by Daniel Galbraith, Angels We Have Heard on High by James Chadwick and Chris Tomlin; arr. by Joel Mott and Shane Ohlson; orch. by Joel Mott,

Christmas Day by Martin Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Scott Cash, and Ed Cash; arr. and orch. by Bradley Knight, and What a Beautiful Name by Ben Fielding and Brooke Ligertwood; arr. by Dan Galbraith.

Financial Reminders

If you plan to make a year-end contribution to Hoffmantown Church to be posted to your 2023 Giving Statement, please be aware of the following deadlines:IN PERSON

Friday, December 29, 2023 (before 1:30pm) is the last day to bring contributions to the Reception Desk.Sunday, December 31, 2023 is the last church service to bring your contribution.

ELECTRONICALLY

Sunday, December 31, 2023 electronic contributions must be made before midnight.

POSTAL MAIL

Sunday, December 31, 2023 contributions must be postmarked on or before Sunday, December 31, 2023 to be posted to your 2023 Giving Statement (regardless of check date).

GIVING STATEMENTS

Will be emailed again this year mid-January, 2024. Email finance@hoffmantown.org if you need to update your email address. Print your own statement on our website at  hoffmantownchurch.org/give/. Email finance@hoffmantown.org if you need login information. We are so grateful for your generous spirit and love for this church. Merry Christmas from the Hoffmantown Finance Team!

Christmas Evangelism Gospel of JohnThere are only a few booklets left! See Pastor Lamar in the Fellowship Mall after the service for the Gospel of John.

Christmas Eve Services

Join us on December 24 as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior in song and worship! We are offering a Sunday Morning Family Service at 10am, where a special gift for each kid will be available, and a Candlelight Service at 4pm. Or join us via LiveStream at hoffmantown.online. Please note, there is no childcare for either service. We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve!

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

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. Pre-registration is now available. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Visit hoffmantownchurch.org/events/wills-and-trusts-seminar/.

 

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, and to register. Please join us.

KIDS MINISTRY

Follow Us!

Are you on Facebook or Instagram? Follow Hoffmantown Kids Ministry on social media to stay up to date will all events, information, and fun! Invite others to follow us as well – the more the merrier!

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.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesdays: AWANA (6:30-8:15pm)–Register online at hoffmantownchurch.org/awana.

Kids ages 2 thru 8th grade welcome.

MISSIONS

Angel Tree Volunteers

Our Angel Tree team is looking for a few more volunteers to help deliver packages to those receiving Angel Tree presents. If you’d like to help out, please see Donna Green in the Fellowship Mall after the service, or email missions@hoffmantown.org.

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

HAVE A SPIRITUAL QUESTION?

Call 505-321-9570