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2/13/26 News Flash

Feb 13
3 min read

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am

FISH FRY FRIDAYS:

HAMBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH116 Union Street, Hamburg, NY. 716-649-8080.

TIME: 4:30 to 7..WEEKLY FISH FRY: VOLUNTEERS WANTED

(SEE RICK PARK – OR SIGN UP BY THE OFFICE)

EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL EASTER (BEGINNING FEB 20).

Delicious Battered or Broiled Fish (Or) Battered Shrimp (Or) Chicken Finger Dinner, Plus Coleslaw, Bread / Butter, Fries, Beverage and Home-Made Dessert! All This For Only $19. DINE IN or TAKE-OUT. For The Kids: Chicken Sandwich With Fries Also Available ($8)

DESSERTS: STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

DESSERTS NEEDED – THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING OUT

PIES, CAKES, BROWNIES, CUPCAKES N’ COOKIES TOO!!

Take a look at highlights from our February Respite Program.

Take a look at the video of our Kings and Queens.

Hello All!

Thank you to all those who signed up to deliver Meals on Wheels to our local neighbors during the month of month.

All spots are now filled.

NEW H.U.M.C ‘s Book Exchange

Effective immediately any member may On your honor Take one book leave/one book from our book case located on the mezzanine 2nd floor by the elevator.

(This experiment has no connection with the Church Library located off the Gathering Space)

These will be books you personally own and trade

for one available in the bookcase. If you have other current in good condition books you wish to donate they would be appreciated to maintain this experiment.

Thanks for helping. Any question ask Pam Walters or Jerry Schneggenburger

Ongoing Fundraiser

Please consider donating your empty bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg. Thank you!

Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship or Zoom Weather Dependent, Please contact Caroline Schneggenburger for details.

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 COMMITTEES

JANUARY- DECEMBER 2026

FEBRUARY: SARAH CIRCLE

MARCH: MISSIONS/OUTREACH

APRIL: NO COMMITTEE- volunteers needed

MAY : SPRC

JUNE: FINANCE

JULY : TRUSTEES

AUGUST:PRAYER CARE SHARE

SEPTEMBER: COLUMBARIUM

OCTOBER: MEN’S GROUP

NOVEMBER: FINANCE

DECEMBER: SPRC

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, February 15, 2026 | 10 am

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcw

Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

The Lord is Sovereign; let the people tremble in awe.

God is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

The Lord is great in Zion, and is high above all peoples.

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God,

And worship Yahweh upon the holy mountain.

OPENING HYMN: ”Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory” #2102 TFWS

OPENING PRAYER:

God of glory and mercy,

Before his death in shame your Son went to the mountain top,

And you revealed his life in glory.

Where prophets witnessed to him, you proclaimed him your Son,

But he returned to die among us.

Help us face evil with courage,

Knowing that all things, even death,

Are subject to your transforming power.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 Read by Beth Tills

Sermon: “...We were with him on the Holy Mountain:” Rev. Dr. David Nicol

Choir Anthem: “How Marvelous”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE PEACE

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #94 UMH

The Great Thanksgiving

Please See Slides for Sung Responses

THE LORD'S PRAYER

SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP

CLOSING HYMN: “Come, Let us Dream” #3157 Worship & Song

BENEDICTION

2/6/26 News Flash

Feb 6
4 min read

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am

FISH FRY FRIDAYS:

HAMBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH116 Union Street, Hamburg, NY. 716-649-8080.

TIME: 4:30 to 7..WEEKLY FISH FRY: VOLUNTEERS WANTED

(SEE RICK PARK – OR SIGN UP BY THE OFFICE)

EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL EASTER (BEGINNING FEB 20).

DESSERTS: STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

DESSERTS NEEDED – THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING OUT

PIES, CAKES, BROWNIES, CUPCAKES N’ COOKIES TOO!!

Hello All!

March 2026 is HUMC month to deliver Meals on Wheels to our local neighbors!

This is a great Lenten sacrifice.

It only takes about 1-1/2 hours of your time, 11-12:30.

We meet at the red community building on Prospect Ave (by the playground) at 10:50 on the day you pick to deliver meals.

This is a wonderful way to positively impact someone’s day while also delivering a nutritious meal!

Please consider if you can spare this part of your day, we need volunteers!

If interested, please contact Elaine Parisi at 716-997-5893 or elaparisi@msn.com

NEW H.U.M.C ‘s Book Exchange

Effective immediately any member may On your honor Take one book leave/one book from our book case located on the mezzanine 2nd floor by the elevator.

(This experiment has no connection with the Church Library located off the Gathering Space)

These will be books you personally own and trade

for one available in the bookcase. If you have other current in good condition books you wish to donate they would be appreciated to maintain this experiment.

Thanks for helping. Any question ask Pam Walters or Jerry Schneggenburger

Ongoing Fundraiser

Please consider donating your empty bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg. Thank you!

Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship or Zoom Weather Dependent, Please contact Caroline Schneggenburger for details.

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 COMMITTEES

JANUARY- DECEMBER 2026

FEBRUARY: SARAH CIRCLE

MARCH: MISSIONS/OUTREACH

APRIL: COZY QUILTs

MAY : SPRC

JUNE: FINANCE

JULY : TRUSTEES

AUGUST:PRAYER CARE SHARE

SEPTEMBER: COLUMBARIUM

OCTOBER: MEN’S GROUP

NOVEMBER: FINANCE

DECEMBER: SPRC

Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks

each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.

CALLING FOR COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS

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, February 8, 2026 | Scouting Sunday| 10 am

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcw

Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

The values we lift up today are rooted in God’s word

and lived out through lives of service and faith.

We come to worship, ready to follow God’s call.

God calls us to live with truth and integrity.

We will do our best to be honest and fair.

God calls us to love and serve our neighbors.

We will do our best to be kind, helpful, and caring.

God calls us to act with courage and responsibility.

We will do our best to be courageous and responsible.

God calls us to respect one another and care for creation.

We will do our best to respect ourselves and others

and use resources wisely.

God calls us to put faith into action.

We will do our best to make the world a better place.

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

soul, mind, and strength.”

With God’s help, we commit ourselves to lives of faith and service.

OPENING HYMN:”Come Thou Font of Every Blessing" #400 UMH

OPENING PRAYER:

O God, your will is that all your children should grow into fullness of life.

We lift up to you the ministry of scouting.

We offer your thanks for camping,

To teach us that the world is our great home;

For study and work, to build character;

For service, to see see responsibility to those in need

For encouragement in genuine patriotism and vital faith.

Bless the work of scouting, in this place and around the world,

That through its efforts, the young may, like our Lord,

Increase in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with you and all people. Amen

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17: 45-47 Read by: Dan Paskie

Matthew 5: 13-20

Sermon: “Be Prepared” Phoebe Glover

Choir Anthem: “The Blessing”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE PEACE

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #94 UMH

The Great Thanksgiving - Rev. Greg Crispell

Please See Slides for Sung Responses

THE LORD'S PRAYER

SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP

CLOSING HYMN: “We are Called” #2172 TFWS

BENEDICTION

February 2026 Newsletter

Feb 3
6 min read

Hamburg United Methodist Church 116 Union St Hamburg, New York, 14075 (716) 649-8080 Sundays at 10 am

Also Streamed Via Facebook Live & Youtube

Church Calendar

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Last month, my letter offered a “State of the Church” assessment. In it, I reported that “I hope I will continue to be reappointed to Hamburg UMC, as well as coordinating pastor for Four Corners, Versailles, and Gowanda for at least several more years…” while discussing the parsonage. In the time since I wrote that, events have made that more challenging. The ministry of Hamburg UMC remains strong, despite the ongoing cold weather, and I expect patterns at Four Corners and Versailles to continue much as they have in the last few years, but this is the time for all of us to gather around our siblings in the Gowanda United Methodist Church.

On February 1, 2026, District Superintendent Mary Kelly and I led worship in Gowanda and included the appropriate acts of deconsecration and leave-taking of the Gowanda United Methodist Church building. The decision was made for us, by the insurance adjustor, after a routine inspection found significant structural issues with the roof (in particular). The congregation is still processing what the future of the congregation might be, but in the meantime, I have offered space at Hamburg UMC to maintain vital historical, financial, and membership records, as well as United Methodist materials that the Annual Conference requires us to maintain. Either these will be returned to the congregation to use in a new way and a new space, or they will be held until the Conference Trustees take responsibility for them.

I write all of this with a heavy heart. The decision to take leave of a church building is not an easy one under the best of circumstances, but when agency is removed from the congregation it can and usually does open old wounds and cause great pain. Whether you are a member of Hamburg, Four Corners, or Versailles, I ask you to be praying with the members of Gowanda at this time. Reach out to your friends and neighbors and offer them whatever comfort you can. Remind them that God is faithful, and God’s people will continue to be there for them as well. To the members of Gowanda, I want to thank you for the privilege of being able to serve you in this challenging time. Know you are continually in my prayers, and that together we will navigate the coming days and months, and perhaps years of ministry together.

Lent comes early this year–Ash Wednesday is Feb 18, 2026, which means the first Fish Fry at Hamburg will be Friday February 20th. and Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 would be the traditional night to gather for Faschnacts at Four Corners. I am praying we find a way to begin Lent together well, as we prepare for Easter. Whatever may come in the days and months ahead for all of us, I trust God is faithful and will be with us.

Serving Christ, with you,

Pastor David Nicol

Important Announcements from the Church Office

As a reminder Please make sure to check your local TV listings for closings now that we are in the winter season.

Hamburg UMC Closures will also be posted via email and Facebook.

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Content for the gathering space slide show is accepted weekly

and due on Wednesday Morning to the church office.

**Please note for repeating slides, the last Sunday it should be run.

Office hours

Monday- Thursday: 9am-2pm

Friday: 9 am-Noon

Email us!!

Pastor David: PastorDavid@hamburgumc.org

Jeannine Vanwey: Music@hamburgumc.org

Emily Slocum: Treasurer@hamburgumc.org

Patrick Fitzgerald: AV@hamburgumc.org

Cristina Glover: Office@hamburgumc.org

Hello All!

March 2026 is HUMC month to deliver Meals on Wheels to our local neighbors!

This is a great Lenten sacrifice. It only takes about 1-1/2 hours of your time, 11-12:30.

We meet at the red community building on Prospect Ave (by the playground) at 10:50 on the day you pick to deliver meals.

This is a wonderful way to positively impact someone’s day while also delivering a nutritious meal!

Please consider if you can spare this part of your day, we need volunteers!

If interested, please contact Elaine Parisi at 716-997-5893 or elaparisi@msn.com

Bazaar Total and Many Thanks

The 2025 Homespun Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the United Women in Faith, held in November netted over $4,500! Next month our group will meet and disburse the majority of those funds to local, regional and national organizations.

We also recognize that none of it would have been possible without the support of our congregation, from helping out in various ways with the event to supporting it through your purchases - thank you so much!

- United Women in Faith

2025 HUMC Missions/Outreach Committee Report to Congregation

Thank you for supporting Missions/Outreach this past year. The Committee distributed your funds as follows:

$5,330 UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)

$20 Student Sunday

$55 World Communion Sunday

$25 Human Relations Sunday

$25 Peace with Justice Sunday

$349 Native American Sunday

$272 UMCOR Sunday

$2,000 Seneca Street UMC

$2,000 Donation toward Deacon Dee Finch’s Compensation at Seneca Street UMC

$1,500 FeedMore WNY

$1,100 SS Peter & Paul Outreach Food Pantry

$800 Eden/North Collins Food Pantry

$800 Operation Good Neighbor Food Pantry

$800 Lake Shore Food Pantry

$800 Blasdell Church of Christ Food Pantry

$300 Sparks of Hope Blessing Box

$500 Eight Days of Hope

$500 Family Promise of WNY

$500 St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

$1,500 Pacific Palisades UMC (fire)

$1,615.08 Ginger Jensen, Sandwich Ministry Reimbursement

$1,000 Salvation Army Summer Camp

$21,791.08

In addition to monetary donations, you donated food and clothing to food pantries throughout the year. Donations were made to Churches in Action Undie Sunday. Gifts donated to adult volunteers at Seneca Street. Gifts for children from Seneca St. to purchase for their parents through the CDC. Meals on Wheels coverage for church route during March. Clothing collected for Clara’s Closet at Central Park UMC. Donated clothing to St. Luke’s Mission. UMCOR flood bucket items delivered to hub located at Kenmore UMC. Delivered many items to Seneca Street UMC and SS Peter & Paul Outreach Center.

HUMC Missions/Outreach Committee members: Vicki Weixlmann and Caroline Schneggenburger co-chairs, Ginger and Leo Jensen, Linda Sutton, Bob Stapf, Carlos Ortiz, Wendy and Dave Spaulding, Sharon Tiballi, Jen Stahl, Tom Wojciechowski and Pastor David.

Ongoing Fundraiser Little Lamb Fundraiser:

Please consider donating your empty bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg. Thank you!

RETIRED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

RETIRED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The Retired Men’s Fellowship of Hamburg UMC will gather for their monthly lunch on Tuesday, February 17 at 12 Noon at ZJ’s Restaurant in the Hamburg Village Plaza. Come and share your joys and concerns. All retired men are invited. Come and bring a friend for good fellowship and good food. Any questions? See Dick Caldwell.

Dick Caldwell, facilitator

Dive into a Good Book- Join the HUMC Book Club.

Book Club will meet on Monday February 23, 2026 at 10:30am in the Library. and will discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

We will also be picking our selections for the next several months

Book Club is Zoom-friendly. Contact Karen Klimecko for more information

Tai Chi is back to in-person practice in the Fellowship Hall

2026 Coffee Hour Schedule

FEBRUARY: SARAH CIRCLE

MARCH: MISSIONS/OUTREACH

APRIL: COZY QUILTs

MAY : SPRC

JUNE: FINANCE

JULY : TRUSTEES

AUGUST:PRAYER CARE SHARE

SEPTEMBER: COLUMBARIUM

OCTOBER: MEN’S GROUP

NOVEMBER: FINANCE

DECEMBER: SPRC

Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks

each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.

CALLING FOR COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS

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.

Medical Equipment Lending Closet

Hamburg UMC has a medical equipment lending closet. It is located in Room 18 in the basement. Please check the closet before purchasing wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, crutches, canes, etc. The equipment available constantly changes. If you have medical equipment you are no longer using, you may donate them. We cannot take soft items such as gauze pads, diabetic supplies, incontinence, bandages, etc. For questions, please call Caroline Schneggenburger at 716-289-0541.

Join us for a virtual fellowship! This group is a place to share prayer requests, devotions, concerns, joys, and even some humor with your church family. Join the Hamburg UMC Fellowship group on Facebook.

PRAYER CONCERNS?

If you would like someone added to our church prayer list, call or text Barb Meader at 716-548-4139 or email her at bmeader712017@gmail.com, or contact anyone who is a Prayer, Care, and Share member, or Cristina in the church office. Our ministry is to pray daily for the concerns that have been shared with us.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phillipians 4:4-7)

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