Handmade Blankets Needed

The Spiritual care department at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has an urgent and ongoing need for new handcrafted knitted, quilted or fleece blankets. As an extension of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, we are asking for small blankets (approximately 40"x50"). These blankets will be given to patients nearing death as a beautiful and warm reminder of the Church Communities' love and prayer. Please join us in fulfilling the Gospel call to comfort the sick and dying and their loved ones by donating your time, talents and supplies. Blankets can be dropped off anytime at Mercy Hospital's main lobby information desk.

Cozy quilts of HUMC will also be participating!

A special thank you on behalf of our patients and families, to all who have be so generous in the past.

Friday Flash 4/29/22

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10am

Email us!!

Pastor David: PastorDavid@hamburgumc.org Jeannine Vanwey: Music@hamburgumc.org Lisa Link: ChristianEd@hamburgumc.org Kathy Manguso: Treasurer@hamburgumc.org Patrick Fitzgerald: AV@hamburgumc.org Cristina Glover: Office@hamburgumc.org

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If you are interested in joining a Bible study our church has 4 of them available for you to attend now. Just show up no appointment needed.

• Sunday 9:00 AM. John Meader is leader in the parlor.
  

• Monday at Sparks of Hope at 10:30 AM Bob Shaw leader.
  

• Wednesday at 7:00PM Dave Rood leader in parlor (GROW)
  

• Thursday at 10:00 AM Carlos Ortiz leads in the Library

Any further information available through church office.

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Wondering How You Can Help the People of Ukraine?

United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.

Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:

• Online at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450

• By toll free telephone: 888-252-6174

• By check with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 or given at or through any United Methodist church

One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause.

The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the Church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.

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Coffee Hour Schedule

May- Mission/Outreach

June- Finance/Endowment

July- SPRC

Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks

each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.

Please Contact Sue Gagne or Joyce Spencer with any questions.

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Order of Worship

Sunday May 1, 2022 Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/live_videos

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Glory to the Father, Who has woven garments of glory for the resurrection. Worship to the Son, who was clothed in them at his rising. Thanksgiving to the Spirit, who keeps them for all the saints.

OPENING HYMN: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (CORONATION)” #154 UMH

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

OPENING PRAYER

God of Life, Your risen Son has gathered us into the church, nourished us with his body and blood, and poured out upon us your Holy Spirit. Grant that we may receive the blessing of your grace, so that we may love you with all our hearts, and gladly feed your sheep in the name of Christ. Amen.

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 5:11-14 Read by: Sharon Tiballi John 21:1-19

SERMON ”How Full is the Net?” Rev. David Nicol CHOIR ANTHEM: How Great

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE PEACE TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #94 UMH

GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

...And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven

we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

...And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,

we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving

as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us,

as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

...Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,

all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father (God ), now and for ever. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP

CLOSING HYMN: “Word of God, Speak” #3184 W&S

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

May 2022 Newsletter

Hamburg United Methodist Church 116 Union St Hamburg, New York, 14075 (716) 649-8080 Worship Livestream: Sundays at 10am Via Facebook Live

Worship Live Stream

Online Giving

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From The Desk of Pastor David Nicol

Dear Saints,

One of the things I love about serving as a pastor to a local congregation is that I never know what my day might bring! There are the difficult moments, like calls from grieving families or funeral directors, but also joyous moments; requests for baptisms, celebrations of healing, answered prayers, testimonies to God’s grace, and opportunities to talk about Jesus all come to mind. Every day, there’s something new in the service of the Lord, and that’s not just true for pastors!

There’s the old saw, “you just work an hour or so on Sunday!” That’s not true, of course, but it’s also not true that I do that and make visits or show up for Church events and that’s it either. Perhaps one of the most unexpected parts of pastoral ministry (for many folks on the outside, and many new clergy) is the work of administration. When I was first appointed, the idea of paperwork was the last thing I thought I could enjoy or even value. A retired District Superintendent I got to know helped reframe that, he referred to this as a ministry of administration, and said that those pastors he knew who took the time to do necessary administrative tasks were more effective at the rest of ministry. He was right. Whether it’s looking over membership records, helping read budgets, or learning the rules of congregational governance, we are more effective in our mission of making disciples of Jesus when we take care of Church order.

As I write, I’ve had an interesting administrative day—discussing employee benefit options that would improve the work experience without costing the church, encouraging resolution to Church financial matters, and making plans for the next couple of months of ministry. While I’m glad I don’t have to manage any of those things single-handed, I am glad to be a part of helping the ministry of the congregation run smoothly so that we can better make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!

I remain, in Christ’s Service (even in the nitpicky little things), with you,

Pastor David Nicol

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Announcements from the Office

The office will be putting together an announcement slideshow for the gathering space. Content 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: 9am-Noon

Email us!!

Pastor David: PastorDavid@hamburgumc.org

Jeannine Vanwey: Music@hamburgumc.org

Lisa Link: ChristianEd@hamburgumc.org

Kathy Manguso: Treasurer@hamburgumc.org

Patrick Fitzgerald: AV@hamburgumc.org

Cristina Glover: Office@hamburgumc.org

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FUN FUNDRAISER FOR LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

Returning your cans and bottles can be an easy way to donate $$ to Little Lamb Preschool. Just take them to Can Bottle Return, 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg (next to Vara Cleaners) and designate your refund to Little Lamb. They keep the money on record and periodically send Little Lamb a check. Easy for you, easy for them…and much appreciated by Little Lamb.

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Book Club will meet Monday, May 23, at 10:30 in the Library. Brit Bennett’s novel The Vanishing Half will provide the grist for our discussion. The lives of two sisters and their daughters intertwine in this book named one of the best of 2020 by The New York Times.. Please join us!

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RETIRED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The Retired Men’s Fellowship of Hamburg UMC will have their monthly lunch gathering on Tuesday, May 17 at 12 Noon at ZJ’s Restaurant in the Hamburg Village Plaza. All retired men are invited. Come and bring a friend for food and fellowship.

Dick Caldwell, facilitator

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NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022

Most Americans today recognize that the immigrants to America found a God with little resemblance to the one Christians identify as Creator. That’s why the people of The United Methodist Church, Native and non-Native, are creating a new history. Through Native American Ministries Sunday, we are able to help Native American pastors, congregations and seminary students to do what only they can do: authentically worship and serve Jesus.

You and other United Methodists around the world have given generously to the Native American Ministries Sunday offering since it began in 1989. This offering helps to develop and strengthen Native American ministries in the Annual Conferences, Native American rural, urban, reservation ministries, and communities relating to the General Board of Global Ministries. It also provides scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist schools of theology. This fund is distributed by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministries and The General Board of Global Ministries.

As a member of The United Methodist Church, your gift on Native American Ministries Sunday, equips Native congregations like nearby Four Corners UMC to worship and serve as only they can. This work and hundreds of other ministries are possible because you give. Offering envelopes will be on the table with the offering plate in the sanctuary and at the Welcome Center or you may use electronic giving, or a check mailed to the church for your offering. Gifts may be given on May 1 or any time thereafter.

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HUMC CHURCH LIBRARY

1. Congratulations God Believes in You! – Clues to Happiness from the Beatitudes by Lloyd J. Ogilvie. In this book, the author shares his conviction that the Beatitudes hold the keys to lasting happiness. Each chapter will reward you with a fuller perspective on one facet of Christ’s eightfold portrait of the potential you. There will be new insights – one essential friendship everyone should have, two key principles for handling tension, three words that spell happiness, four crucial meanings of righteousness, five basic questions to ask when comfort is needed and much more.
   

2. Hope, Health and Healing by Carol Turkington, Candyce Norvell and Kim Campbell Thornton. In this book, the authors explore the latest research that shows that those who live with hope and faith have a better chance of being and staying healthy. It shows you how to use your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs to complement traditional medicine. A host of studies have shown that people who are surrounded by close, caring family and friends are more likely to survive serious illness than those who are alone. Maintaining wellness is a lifelong journey. Hope and faith can keep you well along the way.

Visit our church library and look for these or any other books that interest you for your reading enjoyment.

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Many thanks to everyone who had a part in making the 2022 fish fries a big success. The funds earned will be used to do great things for the mission and ministry of our church. A big thank you to the organizers, planners, shoppers, cooks and fryers, food preparers, salad makers and bakers, dessert organizers and pie cutters, greeters, take out deliverers, those who set up and cleaned up, dish washers, ticket sellers, those who did publicity and the sidewalk signs, those who were in the channel 7 news clip, those who dined in and those who purchased take outs, and anyone else who participated in any way. We couldn’t have done it without you!!

*** THANK YOU ***** THANK YOU ***** THANK YOU ***** THANK YOU ***

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Join us for 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.

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PRAYER CONCERNS? If you would like someone added to our church prayer list, call Barb Meader (648-1273) or email her at bmeader712017@gmail.com, or contact anyone who is a member of Prayer, Care and Share. Daily we lift up 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.” (Philippians 4: 4-7)