CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (September 26, 2021)
This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar will be preaching about “The Forecast for Apostates” (Jude 14-15). This week’s songs will be Hosanna by Paul Baloche, Brenton Brown, arr. by Dan Galbraith, All Creatures of Our God and King by Francis of Assisi, new words and music by Tommy Walker, Sean Beck, Open My Eyes (w/Be Thou My Vision) by Mary E. Byrne, Eleanor H. Hull, arr. by Cliff Duren, and King of Kings by Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, arr. by Travis Cottrell.
Hoffmantown Fall Festival
Fall Festival will be an Indoor event on October 31, from 6-8pm, with families from Hoffmantown and the Albuquerque community being invited to experience a trick-or-treating alternative with “Heroes from the Bible!” There will be games, candy, hotdogs, an inflatable slide, and lots of Biblical creative fun! It’ll be a perfect environment to be the “Light of Christ” and Gospel conversations! We need our entire Hoffmantown Family for this outreach event. We have a variety of ways to serve and give – both for those more active and slower paced – for every member to join in this evangelistic event. We also need a plethora of candy! There are large containers distributed throughout the building for your candy. If you have questions, contact kids@hoffmantown.org.
Hoffmantown Church Annual Meeting This Sunday, September 26
The Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday, September 26 in the Worship Center. The meeting will be in person. This will be an important meeting because we will have updates from Hoffmantown ministries with vision for the future. We will be voting on minor changes to the 2020 Bylaws, the new 2 At Large Church Council members and approving the corporate officers. Biographies of the At Large Member nominees, changes to the Bylaws, the corporate officers and to review the Church Council Policies and Procedures, are available to view at hoffmantownchurch.org/church-council/. Handouts of the At Large Members bios and pictures, corporate officers and changes to the Bylaws will soon be available in the Fellowship Mall.
2 At Large Church Council Members Voting Process:
The Church Council will be recommending 1 woman and 1 man to be presented to the congregation. As with all votes, only members will be allowed to vote, and we will have a confidential process to tally the vote. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Hoffmantown Church Annual Meeting Agenda:
Church Council Vote – At Large Members
Bylaw Changes Vote
Approve Corporate Officers
State of the Church
Ministerial and Operational Updates
For more information, contact Susan Franse at pastorsoffice@hoffmantown.org or 858-8654.
God Loves You Tour
You’re invited to an exciting free event featuring live music and a message of hope from Franklin Graham. The purpose is to bring your lost family and friends! The event is Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm at Expo New Mexico. The event will be held outside so bring a lawn chair. Find more Information at hoffmantownchurch.org/events.
Student Pastor Search
Please be in prayer as we are seeking a full-time Student Pastor who has a passionate call to student ministry. This ministry position will directly report to Pastor Lamar and be responsible for developing a comprehensive program of evangelism and discipleship for students (grades 7-12) and collegiates. Experience and education in this area of ministry is required. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to pastorsoffice@hoffmantown.org.
Administrative Assistant Position Available
Hoffmantown’s Adult Family Ministry is seeking a part-time administrative assistant.
Legacy, Men’s, and Women’s Ministries are included in AFM. Applicant should be an active member of Hoffmantown Church, sense a calling to Christian service, able to work in various contexts, and proficient in software applications. Applications are available at the Receptionist Desk Monday through Friday. Please return completed applications to the receptionist. For job requirements, please contact Susan Franse at 858-8654 or pastorsoffice@hoffmantown.org.
ADULT FAMILY MINISTRIES
Oil Change Clinic
Adult Family Ministries is offering an Oil Change Ministry at Dearholt AutoCare, 6401 Signal NE, 87113 on Saturday, October 16, from 9am–1pm. This FREE ministry is available to single parents, widows, widowers, and spouses of deployed military personnel. It will be a blessing for our volunteers to serve you! We don’t just change the oil – we check the lights, blinkers, tires, and any other “funny noises” you tell us about. You can enjoy coffee, a burrito or donut, and fellowship while you wait. Please pre-register to assure we have the correct oil and filters available. Space is limited; please reserve your oil-change-time in advance (Wednesday, October 13). Contact afm@hoffmantown.org or 858-8635.
Volunteers needed for the Oil Change Clinic
We need people who are experienced in changing oil, cleaning windshields, checking lights, driving cars, or have a heart to serve on October 16, from 9am-1pm! Let’s work together to provide this free service to people in our church body and community. If you are led to volunteer, please contact afm@hoffmantown.org or 858-8635 to let us know you can help.
Volunteers needed for Women’s Council outreach
The Women’s Council is looking for volunteers to serve as hostesses during the Men’s Ministry’s Oil Change Clinic on October 16 any time between 9am to 1pm. Time slots are flexible according to your availability. Volunteers will fellowship with those who are waiting to have their oil changed. Contact afm@hoffmantown.org or 858-8635.
Save the Date: Bountiful Blessings
Women of Hoffmantown, please join us Saturday, November 13, from 9-11am as we thank God for our Bountiful Blessings. We have a jam-packed schedule including an uplifting message, making connections with women attending, a fun and crafty service project, and a baking contest.
Tuesday Afternoons
Tuesday Afternoons is for widows and widowers to come and study the Word of God, pray together and join each other in fellowship and fun. Join us this Tuesday, September 28 from 1:30-3:30pm in room B202. For more information, contact us at afm@hoffmantown.org.
KIDS MINISTRY
Kids Ministry Teachers Needed!
Kids Ministry is experiencing growth in our nursery division. The body has so fervently prayed for more young families, and now they are coming! We are currently in need of 2 people to volunteer to serve in our toddler/ 2 year olds class on Sundays during the 9:30am service on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday of each month. Will you please join us in praying for the Lord to provide a team to come alongside the existing leadership in this class? If you are feeling called to serve in this class or any other kids ministry area, please contact Kids@hoffmantown.org or 858-8601.
MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY
Christmas at Hoffmantown
As you’re making plans for your holiday season, make sure to save the date for “Christmas at Hoffmantown” on Saturday, December 4th at 7pm. This year’s presentation is sure to be special as guest artists, Bradley and Holly Knight, will collaborate with our Worship Choir and Orchestra to bring you and your family a Christmas concert you won’t soon forget. Bradley Knight has served as staff arranger and worship leader for some of the most prominent churches in America: Christ Church Choir, Prestonwood, and, most recently, the famous Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir in NY. He’s also a producer, orchestrator, and accomplished keyboardist. He’s written and arranged music for the Gaither Homecoming Friends, Lee Greenwood, LeAnn Rimes, Vestal Goodman, Lee University, and the Collingsworth Family to name a few. But, perhaps, what he’s best known for, is being the preeminent music arranger for Choirs and Orchestras in the church today. Hoffmantown is one of those churches who has benefited from his gifts and ministry over the years. Bradley’s wife, Holly, serves alongside him in ministry and is a gifted singer, writer, speaker, and worship leader. You won’t want to miss this incredible “one night only” event, so be sure to mark your calendars for December 4th now. As a bonus, Bradley and Holly will also be leading worship with us on Sunday, December 5th.
MISSION
Balloon Fiesta Outreach
The Balloon Fiesta Park and Ride is coming back to Hoffmantown! And because of this, the Mission Ministry will be resuming their Balloon Fiesta Outreach. This is a fun time to share the love of Christ to those attending the Fiesta through happy greetings and warm cups of hot chocolate and coffee. Missions will be doing this outreach the mornings of October 2-3 and October 7-10 right out in our parking lot. We’d love to have at least 8 volunteers signed up for each day. However, if we do not get enough volunteers for a certain day we will NOT be doing the outreach, so please join us in signing up to help! If you are interested please contact Adrienne at Missions@hoffmantown.org or 858-8660.
CHURCH COUNCIL
Current Members:
Elders: Jim Dearholt & Ben Wyne
Pastors: Lamar Morin & David Hopkins
Deacons: Allan Rider & Drayton Boozer
Operations: Sam Mouck
At Large Members: Jeni Civerolo, D’Ann Craft, Robert Ewing, Steve Gnerich, Patricia Rogers and Bruce Townsend