10/24/25 News Flash

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am

It's Almost Here!

A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES

 - The Homespun Holiday Bazaar hosted by the United Women in Faith is only days away: Friday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Admission as always is free.)

- Spread the word: Invite your family and friends to come!

- We can only accept donations for Granny's Attic through Oct. 31. We thank you for your generosity of your preloved items! Remember, we request clean, high quality garage sale items.

- Baked goods donations are much appreciated, from anyone who loves to bake. There is even a sign-up sheet on the counter in the Gathering Space.

- If you can lend a hand for a short time to either set up or take down the bazaar, please check out the sign-up sheets on the counter in the Gathering Space.

Other highlights of the Bazaar include 15 community vendors for your holiday shopping pleasure, handcrafted items from our UWF and church members, our large Granny's Attic area, so many tempting baked goods including pies, cookies, coffee cakes and more. We will have pecan halves from Georgia for sale and the return of the popular fruitcake sale.

Remember, our soup and chili sale will include chicken noodle made by Ed Evenden, vegetable beef soup by Rick Park and chili by Paul Gagne! The 16 oz. takeout containers will be sold (cold) on the days of the bazaar (no pre-sale this year).

Why do we do all of this? With the proceeds, we are able help ministries like our own Cozy Quilts, Seneca St. UMC, Hamburg's Warm the Children, and area organizations like Family Promise, Buffalo City Mission/Cornerstone Manor, Peace of the City, Harvest House, Journey's End Refugee Services, Project Mona's House and the Rural Outreach Center. Some years we have contributed to the church’s budget as well. 

We can't wait to host everyone, and we look forward to making it happen together! 

Seneca Street Christmas Shoppe Collection

During the month of November, Hamburg UMC will be collecting items to support the Seneca Street Community Development Center’s Annual Children’s Christmas Shoppe, which gives neighborhood children the joy of choosing and wrapping gifts for their families.

This year, our church is focusing on gifts for

Dads, Grandfathers, and Teenagers.

Suggested donations include:

For Dads/Grandfathers: cologne, shaving cream/razors, flashlights, ice scrapers, socks, mugs with candy, travel mugs, wallets, cookies/candy, hats, gloves, headphones

For Teens: jewelry, candy/cookies, earbuds or headphones, lotion or body spray (for boys or girls), journals/drawing supplies, hair care products, travel mugs/water bottles, $5 gift cards (McDonald’s, Tim Hortons)

Additional needs include tape, gift name tags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, gift bags, and gift cards to cover last-minute needs

Please place donations in the collection bin in the coat room through the end of November. Donations will be delivered in early December in time for the Christmas Shoppe, held Saturday, December 6, 12–4 PM at Seneca Street United Methodist Church

Questions? Contact Jamie Ryder, Director of Operations, Seneca Street CDC, at jryder@senecastreetcdc.org

Knitting and Crochet Group has resumed Wednesdays from 3 until 4:30pm in the Gathering Space. All are welcome to join in . Come and learn or share your interest in crafting. Some members of the group stay for GROW dinner and Bible study.

(GROW Dinner is suggested to be $9 per person)

Questions to Anne Brown. (716) 649-1626

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Please sign up to bake for the Holiday Homespun Bazaar

Bake sale Friday and Saturday, November 7-8

A sign-up sheet is now on the counter in the gathering space. Our best sellers are pies, quick breads, cookies, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, pastries, and brownies. We will appreciate whatever you make

The church will be open all day Friday Nov 7 for delivering items to the kitchen. Please label if any item contains nuts (for those with allergies).

If you have any questions, call Barb Meader (716) 648-1273 or Amy Rydholm (585)429-0038, or see either one of them at church.

Can you help us out?

Homespun Holiday Bazaar returns

Nov. 7-8 after one-year break

We are so excited to reaffirm that, yes, the Homespun Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the United Women in Faith (UWF), is back! It will be held Friday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As always, proceeds benefit ministries in our church, our Hamburg community and across Western New York. Some years we have contributed to the church’s budget as well. Last year $7,000 was contributed to 16 organizations following the 2023 bazaar. Can we match that success this year?

We are hosting 15 community vendors for your holiday shopping pleasure! There also will be handcrafted items from our UWF and church members. We will have a large Granny's Attic area; lots of delectable baked goods including pies, cookies, coffee cakes and more, and our famous pecans and fruitcake for sale.

Also returning is the soup sale – chicken noodle, vegetable beef and chili will be for sale in 16 oz. takeout containers. It will be for sale (cold) on the days of the bazaar (no pre-sale).

Before we get ready to shop though, we need to prepare for the big event: 

- We appreciate the many donations already appearing in the Room 19 in the basement of high quality, clean garage sale items for Granny's Attic. We can handle a few more, but we encourage you to get them in ASAP. Thank you.

- We would love the help of youngish, able-bodied folks who would have an hour or so spare here and there. This involves moving items in preparation for bazaar setup, likely on a Sunday after service. Then there will be a time to set up tables and then to “break down” the bazaar. Please watch for sign-up sheets on the counter in the Gathering Space in the coming weeks.

- Of course, if you love to bake, anyone is welcome to donate home baked goods. You don’t need to be a UWF member!

Thank you for your help with the Homespun Holiday Bazaar in years past – you are loving your neighbor by doing so! We look forward to the return of the bazaar and the fun and holiday spirit it provides!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

John Meader’s adult Sunday School class will wrap up Adam Hamilton’s “The Call” about the life and message of Paul.

The next study will be Max Lucado's "God Never Gives up on You" exploring what Jacob's story teaches us about grace, mercy, and God's relentless love.

Books will be provided and all are welcome to come join in the discussion each Sunday in the parlor at 9am.

Due to increased grocery costs the suggested contribution is now $9 per dinner.

Please see Rick park with any questions or concerns.

Obadiah-Jonah

Session 1, Obadiah 1- Jonah 1-4 October 22^nd, 2025_

Micah

Session 1, Micah 1-7 October 29^th, 2025

Nahum-Habakkuk

Session 1, Zephaniah 1 - 3-Habakkuk 1-3 November 5^th, 2025

Zephaniah- Haggai

Session 1, Nahum 1-3- Haggai 1-2 November 12^th, 2025__

Zechariah

Session 1, Zechariah 1-11 November 19^th, 2025

Session 2 Zechariah 12 – 14, Malachi 1-4 November 26th, 2025

Granny finished cleaning her attic

how are you doing with your treasures?

Granny’s finished collecting treasures from her attic—and you should be collecting too! It’s time to start gathering those clean, gently used household items that she’ll proudly display and sell at this year’s Bazaar.

Important Reminder from Granny:

She’s tough but fair—only clean, usable household goods will be accepted.

No appliances, please!

Room 19 is now open for donations.

This year’s Annual Bazaar, hosted by the United Women in Faith and supported by the whole church, will be held November 7 & 8. In addition to all your favorite traditions—like the bake sale, pecans and fruitcakes, and the soup and chili sale—this year’s event will also feature an expanded vendor fair in place of the usual HUWF crafts.

Questions? Contact Bazaar Co-Chairs: Rose Caldwell or Sue Gagne.

We still have limited openings in the Two Year old and Multi-Age classrooms.

For more information and to register, please email Lisa Link at: llps@hamburgumc.org. 

• Multi-Age Class (3,4 & 5)

  • M-Th. 9 am-11:30 am

• 2Y Class

  • 2 days per week, 9:15 am-11:15 am

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Ongoing Fundraiser

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

 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!)

Spring is here! Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship Hall or Pavillion

weather permitting

Due to continued technical issues with Facbeook Live, We will be streaming solely to Youtube for the foreseeable future.

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Coffee Hour Schedule OCTOBER FINANCE

NOVEMBER SPRC

DECEMBER PRAYER CARE SHARE/Cozy Quilts

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, October 19, 2025 | 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 

Let love be genuine and live in harmony;

Hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Outdo  one another in showing honor;

Be humble and never conceited.

Love is stronger than death

And jealousy is cruel as the grave.

Floods cannot drown love

And wealth cannot buy it.

Put love above all else;

Let Christ’s peace rule your hearts.

Always be forgiving,

As Christ has forgiven you.

Love is not jealous or boastful,

Arrogant, rude, or stubborn,

Irritable, resentful, or possessive.

Love is patient and kind.

Do  not love in word or speech only;

Love also in deed and truth.

Receive each other in sincerity,

Find mercy and grow old together.

Love rejoices in the right;

It bears, believes, hopes,

And endures all things,

For love is faithful and endless.

When the Lord builds the house,

The labor is never in vain.

Happy are those who take refuge in God;

Those who serve the Lord are redeemed.

OPENING HYMN: “The Voice of God is Calling” #436 UMH

OPENING PRAYER: 

Holy God, we give you ourselves, captive and free,

Shaped by forces beyond our control,

Yet open to the power of your Spirit.

Through us, and our gifts, may others know

That when anyone is in Christ, there is new creation,

And that the old ways end, and new life begins

For everyone. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Scripture:Romans 12:1-18  Matthew 6:19-33  Read by: John Meader

Sermon: “Save All You Can: Holy Living is Frugal and Generous”

Rev. Dr. David Nicol

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: “I’m Gonna Live so God Can Use Me” #2153 TFWS

BENEDICTION