11/7/25 News Flash

Hamburg United Methodist Church

116 Union St

Hamburg, New York, 14075

(716) 649-8080

Worship Sundays at 10 am

It's Here!

A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES

 - The Homespun Holiday Bazaar hosted by the United Women in Faith starts today: Friday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 

and Tomorrow 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!

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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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.

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

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 Schedule 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, November 9,  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 

For rebirth and resilience,

Blessed be God:

For the spiritually humble,

Glory to God, Hallelujah:

For all who hunger and thirst for Justice

Praise him and magnify him forever

For all who are banned from speaking the truth,

Blessed be God;

For all who triumph over their bitter circumstance,

Glory to God, hallelujah;

For all who risk reputation, livelihood, and life itself

For Christ’s sake and the gospel;

All praise and all glory; this is God’s kingdom;

Praise him and love him forever.

OPENING HYMN: “Standing on the Promises of Christ my King” #374 UMH

OPENING PRAYER: 

Renewing God, trusting in your infinite grace,

We confess that we need your healing and your forgiveness.

For all that is broken in our minds and bodies,

We ask your healing.

For all that is amiss in our choices and relationships,

We ask your forgiveness.

For all that works against life and blessing

In our hearts, and in the world,

We open ourselves to your transforming grace.

Heal us, forgive us, and make us new. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Scripture: Haggai 1:15b-2:9,  2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 Read by: Phoebe Glover

Sermon: “God's Promises Stand” Rev. Dr. David Nicol

Choir Anthem: “As the Deer”

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: “There is a Higher Throne” #3189 Worship & Song

BENEDICTION