CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (December 5, 2021)
This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar asks us to “Experience God’s Faithfulness” (Ruth 2:11-12). This week’s songs will be Selections from “Christmas at Hoffmantown” featuring guest artists Bradley and Holly Knight and arranged/orchestrated by Bradley Knight.
Christmas at Hoffmantown
As you’re making plans for your holiday season, make sure to save the date for “Christmas at Hoffmantown” this Saturday, December 4 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 and Holly will also be leading worship with us on Sunday, December 5.
Hoffmantown Budget – Member Voting This Sunday!
Sunday, December 5 is voting day – for church members to vote to approve the budget for FY 2022, which starts on the 1st of January, 2022. Members, before the worship service, please pick up a ballot at the appropriate table (by alphabet) in the B100 hallway. All ballots can be dropped into the offering boxes at each exit of the Worship Center.
Christmas Eve Services
Join us on December 24 as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior in song and worship at two services: 3pm and 5pm, with the Lord’s Supper as well as a candle lighting. Or join us via LiveStream for the 5pm service at hoffmantownchurch.org.
Year End Giving
Here are some dates to remember for year end giving: In Person–at the church through Friday, December 31, 2021 by 1:30pm; Online–through Friday, December 31, 2021 before midnight at hoffmantownchurch.org; By Mail–contributions sent in the mail MUST be postmarked no later than December 31, 2021 to be included on your 2021 Contribution statement. Mail postmarked after December 31, 2021 will be posted to your 2022 Contributions. If you have questions, email finance@hoffmantown.org.
October Month-End Update from the Finance Committee(Our fiscal year starts in July)October 2021 Actuals YTD ActualsReceipts / Income $236,279 $868,046Less Expenses $234,418 $917,172 $ 1,861 $(49,126)
Thank you for your faithful and generous giving to the Lord through Hoffmantown Church. Many of you have given directly from your IRAs as a part of your Minimum Required Distributions. These contributions may be a tax advantage to you. If you have questions, please contact Erica Chavez at the church. If you have questions or want more information you can contact any member of the Finance Committee (Ken Abbott, Doug Lawson, Fran Stribling, Bill Talbott, Regan Stinnett, JoAnn Polk, Robert Ewing, D’Ann Craft and Laurie Wallis) or email us at finance@hoffmantown.org.
ADULT FAMILY MINISTRIES
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, December 7 from 1:30-3pm in room B202. Please note the new location. For more information, contact us at afm@hoffmantown.org.
KIDS MINISTRY
Parents Night Out
Our next Parents Night Out “A Night in Bethlehem,” will be on Friday, December 17, 6:15-8:45pm. Parents, enjoy a sweet date night or a night of Christmas shopping while your children spend a “Night in Bethlehem” with us. You can register at www.Hoffmantownchurch.org/events/pno.
Family Dedication Sunday, December 19
Family Dedication is a time for parents to dedicate their child(ren) and family to the Lord and for our church to commit to partner with our parents and assist them in laying a strong spiritual foundation for their child(ren). Please register by December 12 for our December 19 Dedication. Any questions, please contact kids@hoffmantown.org.
Volunteers Needed in Kids Ministry
God is blessing our ministry with an abundance of kids! Now we need adults to help in the classrooms. We are looking for both teachers and helpers, with openings during either the worship service or Sunday school, in all age groups: Nursery, Preschool, or Elementary. Training will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please email kids@hoffmantown.org or call 858-8617.
| MISSIONS
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Continues The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions is an annual offering to support over 3,600 Southern Baptist missionaries serving almost 12,000 people groups around the world. This offering is unique in that 100% of the offering donations received goes directly to those missionaries. The offering will also help the push to get 5,000 missionaries out to the mission field. Hoffmantown Church has a goal of raising $85,000 to break our 2020 record. Pastor Lamar and the Mission Council ask you to prayerfully consider helping us reach this goal! We can do so much more together! |
CHURCH COUNCIL
Current Members:
Elders: Tom Caudill and Jim Dearholt
Pastors: Lamar Morin and David Hopkins
Deacons: Drayton Boozer and Dave Jarvis
Operations: Sam Mouck
At Large Members: D’Ann Craft, Steve Gnerich, Jeff McElwain, Patricia Rogers, Linda Rupp and Bruce Townsend