CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (September 5, 2021)
This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar will be preaching about “Apostasy is Not New” (Jude 5-7). This week’s songs will be Joyful (The One Who Saves) by Brenton Brown and Jason Ingram, Glorious Day by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Kristian Stanfill, and Sean Curran, Lifesong by Mark Hall, and Facing A Task Unfinished by Ed Cash, Fionan DeBarra, Keith Getty, and Kristen Getty.
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.
July Month-End Update from the Finance Committee
(Our fiscal year starts in July)
July 2021 Actuals YTD Actuals
Receipts / Income $176,966 $176,966
Less Expenses $289,523 $289,523
($112,557) ($112,557)
God is good and you are generous. Thank you! Come to the Annual Meeting on September 26 to learn more about the church finances and the good things that are being accomplished. 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 and Laurie Wallis) or email us at finance@hoffmantown.org.
Fall Life Groups
Our Fall Life Groups will be starting the week of September 7. For all information regarding class descriptions and how to register, visit hoffmantownchurch.org/life-groups.
Disciplemakers Class for Men and Women
For men: Paul Civerolo or Marty Fuentes, B206
For women: Leslie Fuentes or Jeni Civerolo, B209/221
2nd Tuesday of each month, 9/14/21 – 12/13/22, 6:30-8:30pm
Prayer: An In-depth Study
Andrew Grabowski, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Response Room behind Worship Center
Old Testament/New Testament side by side
J David Pitcher, MD, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, B202
A Study of Biblical Eschatology
Orlando Vigil, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, B206
Hebrews
Nancy Williams
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, September 7-November 30, B202
Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel, Together
Catrina Elder, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Sept. 8-Oct. 27, an 8-week study, B216
Hoffmantown’s Round Up
Round up your friend and family and invite them to join you here next Sunday, September 12, for our Worship Service and Sunday School. We want to get as many people as we can to worship and study the Word of God together. Then come back that evening for our western-themed church-wide picnic, 5-7pm, on the east patio/parking lot area. Hoffmantown is providing BBQ brisket only; please bring a side dish or dessert to share and arrive by 4:30 to set up. The fun will include free Kona Ice, a photo booth, and a pastoral singing quartet. More information is available at hoffmantownchurch.org/events.
For Fall Round-Up this year, it would great for those who have vintage cars to bring them for the Fall Round-Up Picnic. These cars will be a real treat for all to see. If interested, please let us know so that we can plan accordingly at equip@hoffmantown.org.
Blood Drive at Hoffmantown September 5
Vitalant will be holding a Blood Drive at Hoffmantown on Sunday September 5 from 8am to 12pm in our parking lot. You can schedule an appointment at https://www.vitalant.org/ then click on make an appointment and scroll down to Sunday, September 5th, or call or text Sally at 505-785-8188. In keeping with updated CDC guidance, face masks will be required for all donors and staff, at all Vitalant blood drives and facilities regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your understanding.
KIDS MINISTRY
New Kids Ministry Director
We are pleased to announce that Staci Spencer-Roth has accepted the Lord’s call to become our Director of Kids Ministry. She will join us on September 7! Staci and her husband, Peter, have called Houston home for a number of years. They have been longtime members of Tallowood Baptist Church. Staci has a wealth of experience in the areas of preschool, children, and women’s ministries. She has degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the University of the Cumberlands. In her own words, “I passionately love Jesus, God’s Word, and people. I was born in Texas but spent my early childhood in Japan and Southeast Asia. As a result, I developed a love for different cultures, peoples, and languages. I am married to Peter Roth, who is from Switzerland, and we have three adult children. My greatest ministry passion is teaching children that God loves them, as well as empowering and equipping families in their faith journeys with our Lord.”
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.
Parents Night Out
Your kids are invited to a Mad Science Parents Night Out! Parents Night Out is an opportunity for couples to pour into their marriage while their kiddos ages 6 weeks-6th grade get to come have a fun time at church. Parents Night Out is held 3 times a year in September, December, and February. On September 24th 6-9:30pm, we are going to dive deep into some fun science experiments. Preschoolers will be learning all about Creation to explore God’s handiwork. Kindergarten-6th graders will be doing some awesome chemistry experiments to learn about just how creative our God really is. The cost is $10 per child with a family maximum of $40. Registration is available at hoffmantownchurch.org/events/pno.
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 lovely 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.
Mission Prayer Moment
This week the Mission Council is praying for the Great Commission Alliance (GCA). GCA is a ministry that strives to teach the tools of evangelism to any and everyone and share the importance of the Great Commission. They seek to accomplish this through intercession and prayer, guidance and consulting, next generation ministry, international partnerships, developing great tools, and equipping believers for effective ministry. Two families, the Herbst’s and the Baker’s, from our church are even on staff at this wonderful ministry! Please join the Mission Council in praying for this ministry as well as for the Herbst’s and the Baker’s as they follow God’s Great Commission.
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