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10/11/24 Friday Flash

Oct 11, 2024
4 min read

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am





About The Fill a Shoebox Mission


The shoeboxes stay within the United States, benefiting individuals in Southeastern Kentucky, ne of our nation's most isolated, rural, and distressed areas.. This region faces chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain, creating significant obstacles for residents.


Founded in 1921, Red Bird Mission was born as an answer to a prayer. Located in the southeastern corner of Kentucky, it provides education and Christian evangelism ministries to the area’s residents. Red Bird Mission is part of one of three United Methodist missionary conferences in the U.S. and is the most comprehensive mission effort of The United Methodist Church. Its outreach and services address the whole person—spiritual, physical, social, and economic.


United Methodists of Upper New York have participated in the shoebox mission for several years, contributing to five key program areas:


  • Education

  • Health

  • Housing Improvement

  • Outreach

  • Economic Opportunity

Completed Boxes Deadline: November 14, 2024

You may also consider donating new items from the request list, which can be dropped off at the church office on Sundays or during office hours. Your support will help provide much-needed resources and hope to this struggling community!


HOPE SONGS

In the opening concert of our 23rd season, Vocális presents music that shines with hopefulness and optimism. Through text and music, we reflect on the goodness of the world, and remind ourselves that joy and beauty surround us. Please join us!

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Friday, October 18, 8:00 pm

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union Street Hamburg, NY


WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Collection continues throughout the Month


Around the globe, countless gifted and qualified people face financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God has given them. You can give a gift on World Communion Sunday (was October 6) to make education and vocational impact possible for students from around the globe to become the world-changers God created them to be.


An offering envelopes are on the table as you enter the sanctuary. You can give your gift by cash, check or electronically any Sunday in October.



Mission/ Outreach Meeting

The next Missions/Outreach Committee meeting will occur on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 PM In the Library.

Questions to Caroline Schneggenburger



Adult Sunday School

John Meader’s Adult Sunday School class will follow a 6 week DVD study called “Everywhere is Jerusalem”. All are welcome to join in the discussion at 9am in the parlor.





This information is accurate

Tai Chi is back in person at HUMC-

The Pavillion or Fellowship Hall (Weather Dependent)

No longer on Zoom

The Church office is glad to announce that services going forward will be streamed via YouTube Live, in addition to the current Facebook Live services. You can access the Youtube live stream on our Youtube Channel, or directly on our church website homepage.


Please make sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"



Coffee Hour Schedule October- Church Council

November- Trustees & Columbarium

December- Sarah Circle


Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks

each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.


Please get in touch with Sue Gagne or Joyce Spencer with any questions.


Order of Worship

Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10 am

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS


CALL TO WORSHIP

The kingdom of God is at hand.

We want to enter this kingdom.

The mercy of God is made known.

We want to receive this mercy.

The grace of God is abundant for all.

We praise you, O God, for your compassion

and your love. Accept our grateful praise

as we come to worship you today.


OPENING MUSIC: “I’ll be a Sunbeam” on Handout


CHILDREN’S MESSAGE


OPENING PRAYER

Almighty God, we long to rest in your gentle arms.

We need your compassion as we face the challenges and disappointments of life.

When our hearts are hard, and our concern is only for ourselves,

turn us back to you.

Remind us of your saving love and keep us close to you, Lord.

Love us as only you can love, in Jesus’ name. Amen.


CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: "Nothing is Impossible"


SCRIPTURE: Psalm 22:1-15 Read by: Cheryl Bell

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31


SERMON:  “Not Quite Ready" Dave Rood


CHOIR ANTHEM: “Greatly to be Praised”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, we look for you in the wrong places.

We put our trust in material things.

We worry about things we cannot change.

We wonder if you are even there at all.

For all the times we have doubted you, Lord, forgive us.

For all the ways we have neglected your word

and ignored your people, forgive us.

Do not be far from us, Lord.

There is no one else we can turn to for help.

Renew our fickle hearts and help us put our trust in you.


WORDS OF ASSURANCE


THE PEACE 

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

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


The Great Thanksgiving

For sung responses, please refer to slides


THE LORD'S PRAYER

SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP


CLOSING HYMN: “Heavenly Sunlight” on Handout

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE


10/4/24 Friday Flash

Oct 4, 2024
3 min read

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am




Dear Saints,

Beginning This Sunday October 6, 2024, I will hold monthly Confirmation Classes for our youth at 9:00 AM on the first Sunday of each month, concluding with confirmation on Easter, April 20, 2025 (no class in January).


Adults interested in joining Hamburg UMC, or deepening their faith, are welcome to join a similar 3-week study on Wednesdays after the Grow dinner. Both of these studies will use the Belong series. This series emphasizes the communal nature of the sacraments and reinforces our commitment to membership vows.


If you or your teen are interested in participating, please contact the church office at office@hamburgumc.org.


I look forward to walking with you in faith at Hamburg UMC!

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor David Nicol



WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6


Around the globe, countless gifted and qualified people face financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God has given them. You can give a gift on World Communion Sunday to make education and vocational impact possible for students from around the globe to become the world-changers God created them to be.


An offering envelope will be available beginning Sunday, October 6 on the table as you enter the sanctuary. You can give your gift by cash, check or electronically then or any Sunday in October.



Mission/ Outreach Meeting

The next Missions/Outreach Committee meeting will occur on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 PM In the Library.

Questions to Caroline Schneggenburger



Adult Sunday School

John Meader’s Adult Sunday School class will follow a 6 week DVD study called “Everywhere is Jerusalem”. All are welcome to join in the discussion at 9am in the parlor.





This information is accurate

Tai Chi is back in person at HUMC-

The Pavillion or Fellowship Hall (Weather Dependent)

No longer on Zoom

The Church office is glad to announce that services going forward will be streamed via YouTube Live, in addition to the current Facebook Live services. You can access the Youtube live stream on our Youtube Channel, or directly on our church website homepage.


Please make sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"



Coffee Hour Schedule October- Church Council

November- Trustees & Columbarium

December- Sarah Circle


Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks

each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.


Please get in touch with Sue Gagne or Joyce Spencer with any questions.


Order of Worship

Sunday, October 6, 2024 | 10 am

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS


CALL TO WORSHIP

From the beginning, God entered into covenant with the human family:

with Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah,

Moses, Deborah, Ruth and Jeremiah.

Through Baptism, Jesus Christ calls us into the covenant

and makes us ministers of Christ’s righteousness.


All Christian ministry is Christ’s work of outreaching love.

It demonstrates a common life of gratitude and devotion, witness and service, celebration, and discipleship.

All Christians are called to Christ’s servanthood in the world,

to the glory of God and for human fulfillment.


The Church, as the community of the new covenant,

participates in Christ’s ministry of grade.

It stretches out to human needs wherever service may convey God’s love and ours.

In our Ministry of servant hood is this ultimate concern.

That all may be renewed in the image of their creator,and that all christians are called to minister in deeds and words that heal and free. Amen.


OPENING MUSIC: “O The Depth of Love Divine” #607 UMH


CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SCRIPTURE: James 5:13-20 CEB Read by: John Meader

Mark 9:38-50 CEB


SERMON:  “Stay Salty" Rev. David A Nicol


CHOIR ANTHEM: “Be Still My Soul/ You Raise me Up”


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

For sung responses, please refer to slides


THE LORD'S PRAYER

SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP  & Anointing


RESPONSE TO COMMUNION: “ Because Thou Hast Said” #635 UMH


CLOSING HYMN: “Let Us Be Bread” #2260 Worship & Song

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE


October 2024 Newsletter

Oct 2, 2024
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


Dear Saints,

I am almost glad I delayed writing this letter until the eve of the newsletter being delivered. After weathering a global pandemic when in full-force, and several waves of subsequent outbreaks, I’ve finally succumbed to COVID-19’s 2024 strain. While I don’t recommend it, I’ve had a relatively mild case. The end of September has seen a wave of cases sweep through the Hamburg UMC congregation as well. Of course, I ask that you pray for healing for all affected, and encourage all of you to take reasonable precautions to avoid illness yourself, if only to avoid spreading it to others! I had planned to get my annual Flu and COVID shots the Friday after I tested positive–that didn’t happen, but I assure you it will as soon as I can.


While this is an important topic, I don’t really want to focus on COVID vaccines, but on God’s grace. Today, I was blessed to hear Chris Klimecko preach, Chris and Dave Rood lead the congregation in song, and the Rev Dr Ewart Morris lead the congregation in celebrating Communion! All of this happened rather last-minute, as I was ill, as was Jeannine, and our other four retired clergy were all unable to be present. Not only does God provide, but God provides for all of us abundantly! The Church, at its best, functions as the Body of Christ when we are willing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and take on the task the Body needs that God has gifted us to fulfill. I am thrilled to recognize that the Church can continue to be a healthy community of Grace without me present!


Our Charge Conference is coming soon, November 16, from 10:00-12:00 at Springville UMC. The quarterly Circuit meeting will be immediately following worship at Versailles on November 10. I will provide further information about what business we need to conduct to be ready for the following week by email shortly. 


I would be remiss if I did not ask for prayers for our new District Superintendent, the Rev Mary Kelly, who will be installed at a service on November 2, beginning at 3:00 at Springville UMC. And of course, I encourage all of you to be in prayer for the upcoming elections this November, that God would grant wisdom to all who vote and all who are elected. 

Serving the Risen Christ, with you,

 

Pastor David Nicol



Announcements from the Office


The start date for Bell Choir has been postponed by one week and will now begin on Tuesday, October 8th, at 7 p.m.


Additionally, the Tuesday night anthem rehearsal has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m.


Hamburg UMC and Hamburg United Women in Faith will be hosting the Fall 2024 Clergy Gathering

Thursday October 10, 2024

9:30am - 12:00pm


All pastors, CLMs, deacons, church hires, and all retired clergy are welcome to join this time of worship and fellowship. Register with the district office.


Agenda

9:30 -10:15 Fellowship

10:15 - 10:45 Worship

10:45 - 12:00 Business

__________

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!!

Jeannine Vanwey: Music@hamburgumc.org

Patrick Fitzgerald: AV@hamburgumc.org

Cristina Glover: Office@hamburgumc.org




 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS AT HUMC

May your day be as special as you are!


Donna Summers   OCT 11

408 Mill Street #112

Williamsville, NY 14221


SHE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM HER CHURCH FAMILY



CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS


WEDDINGS: Amy M. Numrich and Taylor D. Sentz

were married September 7, 2024 at Spring Lake, Lockport


Prayers for God’s love to bless them with love and joy for future years.


Missions/ Outreach Meeting

The next Missions/Outreach Committee meeting will occur

on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 PM In the Library.

Questions to Caroline Schneggenburger





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

We meet in the church library on the 4th Monday of the month at 10:30 am.


The following are the upcoming book selections:


October: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

November: The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

December: First Ladies by Marie Benedict 


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




WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY – OCTOBER 6, 2024



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Around the globe, countless gifted and qualified people face financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God has given them, especially youth and young adults. For ethnic students who will be the first generation in their families to attend college, or for those people of color who haven’t historically had access to resources that make higher education possible, the road toward education has often been unwieldy.


What would it look like if the church today imitated Jesus’ affirmation of the full dignity and God-given potential of all women and men—especially those who’ve historically been assigned to the world’s margins? On World Communion Sunday, October 6, your giving can help to provide scholarships for national and international graduate students whom God has gifted to learn and to serve.


As a small child, Mary Grace Galapon labored as a housemaid in exchange for food and clothing. Yet, allowed to attend church, she found hope. As a member of The United Methodist Church, your giving on World Communion Sunday has allowed this deaconess, of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, to pursue an education that is now changing her community as she works to eliminate poverty.  Mary Grace’s work, and the impact of hundreds more like her, are possible because you give.


You can give your gift on World Communion Sunday to make education and vocational impact possible for more students, like Mary Grace.  You can help to equip gifted and qualified students from around the globe to become the world-changers God created them to be.


Your gift for World Communion Sunday can be given on October 6 or any other time during October with your regular offering by check or electronically.  Offering envelopes will be with the announcement sheets as you enter the sanctuary and at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Space.




Coffee Hour Schedule October- Church Council

November- Trustees & Columbarium

December- Sarah Circle


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.

RETIRED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP


The Retired Men’s Fellowship of Hamburg UMC will gather for their monthly lunch on Tuesday, October 15 at Noon at ZJ’s Restaurant in the Hamburg Village Plaza. All retired men are invited. Come and bring a friend for good food and good fellowship.


Any questions? See Dick Caldwell, facilitator


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 to request prayer for yourself or for someone else you may call Barb Meader at home (number 716-648-1273), call or text her cell (number716-548-4139), or call Cristina at the church office (716-649-8080), and we will add your request to the weekly prayer list. You could also email Barb at Bmeader712017@gmail.com.


“Prayer, Care and Share” is a group of people who have committed to pray every day for requests made.  An updated list of requests is emailed to members each Monday.  In an emergency, you can call and we will relay the request immediately using our phone chain. 


Members also pray daily for and send out cards of encouragement monthly to our homebound members and those living in nursing homes.  We send cards to those experiencing lengthy illnesses.  On the first Wednesday of each month, PCS meets at church at 10:0am in the library.


James 5:16 says “…Pray for one another”.  


Philippians 4:6-7 “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.”  


 If you would like to be a part of this daily prayer ministry or have questions about it, talk to Barb or another member.  If you know of someone in our church family who would appreciate receiving a card of encouragement or get well, please let Barb know.

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It is the mission of HUMC to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to spread His Gospel through the full commitment of all our resources.

ADDRESS

116 Union St.

Hamburg, NY 14075

716-649-8080

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office@hamburgumc.org

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