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Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
Staff Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Cristina (May 7th) and Sandy (May 9th) who celebrated their respective birthdays this week
Message regarding the Village of Hamburg’s Age-Friendly Initiative:
Calling Seniors 50& Up Living in the Village of Hamburg! Please tell the Village’s Age- Friendly Committee what you would need in order to live easily and comfortably in your own home and community as you age.
How? Answer a 28-question survey
(on paper or online) by May 31st .
To obtain a paper survey or more details, stop by Village Hall or call Kim Bourke at
(716) 649-0200, Ext. 3019. To complete the online survey click here
YOUR input can make a difference!
Lisa Rood will be selling tickets after service each Sunday leading up to the chicken bbq.
To benefit the Church Operating Budget
Ongoing Fundraiser: Please consider donating your empty bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg. Thank you!
Proposal: Named Engraved Brick Pathway at Hamburg UMC
We are exploring the possibility of creating a named engraved brick pathway at Hamburg United Methodist Church—and we’d love to hear your thoughts!
Our church community has been built over generations through the love, dedication, and service of countless members—past and present. This proposed pathway would serve as a lasting tribute, honoring the legacy of those who have helped shape our faith community and providing a meaningful way to preserve our shared history.
The idea is inspired by a similar project I helped coordinate at the Silver Lake Institute in 2012. That pathway now includes over 200 engraved bricks, each telling its own story.
Here’s how it worked:
Initial Installation: The pathway was first constructed using blank bricks by T&R Seasonal Services of Orchard Park. Once installed, engraved bricks replaced the blanks as they were purchased.
Ongoing Additions: Smaller batches of new bricks were added over time by community members.
Brick Format: Each brick can accommodate up to three lines of text with 13 characters per line. The engraving is filled in black for visibility.
Personal Touches: Buyers submitted a short bio that accompanied a photo of the brick purchased. These were compiled in a keepsake binder and shared online.
Cost: Bricks were offered at $75 for the first and $50 for each additional brick, which covered engraving and installation costs—not for profit.
For Hamburg UMC, we could follow a similar model. Potential locations for the pathway include the heated entrance to the Gathering Space or the walkway to the outdoor pavilion. We are currently gauging interest before moving forward.
I have spoken with Pastor David, Rick Park (Trustees), and Gerry Schneggenburger (Church Council), and all are supportive of exploring this further. I would be honored to take an active role in helping bring this project to life, with final details to be determined by a committee.
If you’re interested in this idea, or have thoughts to share, please let us know! Your input will help guide our next steps.
What do you think about this project?
I like it- I would be interested in purchasing a brick
I like it- I WOULD NOT be interested in purchasing a brick
I do not like it
With appreciation,
Bob Cook
Dear Friends
As many of you know, I'm a board member for The Salvation Army, an organization I deeply believe in. I'm reaching out to our HUMC community for your support of a couple of upcoming events. The Salvation Army does so much to support individuals and families in our neighborhood, and any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Events & Ways to Get Involved:
Buffalo's Amazing Race
July 19, 2025
Join the Salvation Army for the 10th annual Amazing Race, a day of fun challenges, and it's being presented by the Buffalo Bills!
Meet at Buffalo Riverworks for challenges such as kayaking, hatch throwing or rope/zip line.
Consider fielding a team or sponsoring this fun event!
Your participation and support of these events directly enable the Salvation Army to continue its vital work right here in our community. Whether it's providing meals, shelter, education, or employment assistance, our combined efforts can truly make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can support these initiatives, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at vickiweixlmann918@gmail.com. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support the Salvation Army's mission!
Vicki Weixlmann
Let’s Lend a Hand: Support the Kenmore UMC HUB Flood Bucket Ministry
As part of the United Methodist connection, Hamburg United Methodist Church is proud to support the incredible work being done at the Kenmore UMC HUB, where disaster relief supplies are assembled and shipped to communities in need.
This past fall, Kenmore UMC sent out 448 flood buckets on 9 pallets to hurricane-impacted areas in the South. In January, local youth assembled 127 additional buckets, bringing the current inventory to 200 flood buckets ready to go when disaster strikes.
But the need continues — and another 100-bucket assembly day is planned for June. Supplies are running low, and this is where we can help.
Hamburg UMC May Supply Drive
Throughout the month of May, Hamburg UMC will be collecting donations to support this mission. Donation bins will be located in the Gathering Space.
A list of needed items is provided below, and most can be found at Dollar Tree, making it easy and affordable to give.
Flood Bucket Supply List
Please donate new, unused items:
1 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
1 32–64 oz bottle of liquid laundry detergent
1 16–40 oz bottle of liquid household cleaner (no spray bottles)
1 16–34 oz bottle of dish soap
1 4–8 oz pump bottle of air freshener
1 6–14 oz insect repellent spray or lotion
1 4–8 oz bottle of personal insect repellent (DEET-free preferred)
2 kitchen gloves (durable, reusable)
1 pair of work gloves (cotton with leather palms or all leather)
5 scrubbing pads (no stainless steel or pads with soap)
18 cleaning wipes (reusable or disposable)
1 scouring pad
1 scrub brush (plastic or wooden handle)
5 trash bags (33–45 gallon size)
1 roll of paper towels
1 50 oz or two 25 oz bottles of liquid hand soap
1 toilet brush
1 air freshener spray
1 disinfectant wipes (35 count)
Please avoid items with bleach or aerosol products.
Other Ways to Support:
Ship supplies directly to: Kenmore United Methodist Church 32 Landers Rd. Kenmore, NY 14217 Call (716) 875-5091 or email kumcoffice32@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off or notify of a shipment.
Give Financially
Checks can be made payable to Kenmore United Methodist Church with “HUB” written in the memo line.
Join our Communion team.
Bring your passion for baking to our Communion bread-baking group and connect with like-minded individuals! Our six-week rotation schedule allows for flexibility and we provide a contact sheet to facilitate communication. If you're unavailable on your scheduled date, simply arrange a switch with a fellow member.
To join, contact Sue Gagne at 716-648-3460.
Join Us in Reading Through the Bible in 2025
Would you consider reading through the Bible in 2025? Together as a church community, we can embark on this yearlong journey of faith and discovery. A Bible in a Year reading plan is available outside the church office and will also be published monthly in the newsletter. You can also access it online here: Bible in a year reading plan
Dedicating about 20 minutes a day to Scripture is a wonderful way to grow closer to God. Many who have done this discipline before share how it reveals surprising connections between different parts of the Bible and provides a deeper understanding of God’s love and guidance.
We hope you’ll join us on this meaningful journey of faith and exploration!
You can also Read and Listen to Today's Reading Online (FREE!)
John Meader’s Adult Sunday School
There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. On the next Sunday, April 27,
we will be starting a study on the Gospel of Luke, using an Adam Hamilton book
and DVD. All are welcome - 9am in the Parlor.
May 14th Session 8 of 8 Ezekiel 44-48
Spring is here! Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship Hall.
Due to continued technical issues with Facbeook Live, We will be streaming solely to Youtube for the foreseeable future.
Please make sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"
Coffee Hour Schedule
May- Men's Group
Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks
each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.
CALLING FOR COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS
Did you know HUMC has committees whose members volunteer to host coffee hour once or twice a month? Most of these volunteers are on several committees where they are repeatedly hosting to provide goodies each Sunday.
We are opening this ministry up to Individuals or families who would be willing to occasionally be hosts or hostesses.
It’s simply making coffee, lemonade, bringing homemade or store bought items, and cleaning up afterwards.
A sign-up sheet is located on the counter in the gathering space, outside the front office
Where you can pick a Sunday of your choosing.
Would you consider joining in this time of fellowship?
Please get in touch with Sue Gagne with any questions.
Order of Worship
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10 am
Youtube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcwGoogle Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
The lord makes me lie down in green pastures,
leads me beside still waters, Restores my life,
leads me in right paths for the sake of the Lord’s name.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,
you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.
OPENING MUSIC: “All Who Hunger” #2126 TFWS
OPENING PRAYER: In you, O God, every family on earth receives its name.
Illumine the homes of this earth with the light of your love,
granting courage to those who are hurt or lonely,
endurance to those who care for sick family members,
and wisdom to those in fearful times of change.
We thank you for the gifts of love we have received
from mother, father, spouse, child or companion.
As we have been loved by you and by others, so may we love.
Grant us your peace, through Jesus the Christ. Amen
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30 Read by Violet Fleckenstein
SERMON: “God’s Flock and Family” Rev. Dr. David Nicol
For our mothers, who have given us life and love,that we may show them reverence and love
we pray to the Lord…
For mothers who have lost a child through death,
and their family may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them.
We pray to the Lord…
For women, though without children of their own, who like mothers have nurtured and cared for us,
we pray to the Lord…
For mothers, who have been unable to be a source of strength, who have not responded to children and have not sustained their families.
we pray to the Lord…
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
CHOIR ANTHEM: “Come People of the Risen King”
THE PEACE TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
The Great Thanksgiving
For sung responses, please refer to slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” #381 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
