11/23/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 12 minutes ago
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Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
Announcements on the Church Office
Kevin Lutz will be on Vacation Monday November 24th through Wednesday November 26th.
The Church Office will be Closed on Thursday November 27th & Friday November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
There will be a sign up sheet in the Gathering Space, and Advent Activities Calendar!
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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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
John Meader’s adult Sunday School class will continue with 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.
Zechariah
Session 2 Zechariah 12 – 14, Malachi 1-4 November 26th, 2025
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!)
Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship Hall for the Winter
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
NOVEMBER 2025 SPRC
DECEMBER 2025 PRAYER CARE SHARE/Cozy Quilts
JANUARY- DECEMBER 2026
JANUARY: MENS GROUP
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
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, November 23, 2025 | 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God,
“Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty”
Blessing and honor and glory and might be unto the Lamb!
Worthy is Christ who has ransomed us by his blood
From every tribe and tongue and nation,
And made his people a kingdom, and priests to our God.
Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come! Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” #327 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:
Almighty God, who gave your Son Jesus Christ a realm
where all people, nations, and languages should serve him;
Make us loyal followers of our living Lord,
That we may always hear his word,
Follow his teachings, and live in his Spirit;
And hasten the day when every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess that he is Lord;
To your eternal glory. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Scripture :Colossians 1: 11-20 Luke 23: 33-43 Read by: Phoebe Glover
Sermon: “The Polis of Jesus” Rev. Dr. David Nicol
Choir Anthem: “Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You”
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: “Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” #203 UMH
BENEDICTION