12/12/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 53 minutes ago
- 4 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
HAMBURG VOLUNTEERS WANTED…
WE REALLY WANT YOU!
EMAIL, TEXT OR CALL ROLLIN SHOEMAKER TO ADD YOUR NAME TO OUR LIST. THANK YOU. We could ‘caravan’ from our church on the date of the party … or just arrive on your own. This is SO much fun! Everyone’s welcome to volunteer, including:
Our Congregation Members
Men’s Group / Hamburg
United Methodist Women
New Church Members and All Other Volunteers
Young People / Youth
SATURDAY, DEC 20
CHILDREN’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
AT SENECA STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1218 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY
VOLUNTEERS
ARRIVE AT THEIR CHURCH AT 12:15 PM
OPTIONAL: YOU CAN BRING CHRISTMAS COOKIES, OR NOT.
THEY’LL HAVE PIZZA AND POP FOR 80 KIDS. PARTY IS FROM 1 PM UNTIL 4 PM
WE NEED LOTS O’ PEOPLE TO HELP OUT. THIS WILL BE EASY…AND FUN:
- GUIDE THE CHILDREN
- HELP THEM WITH CRAFTS OR FACE PAINTING
- FOOD SERVING and CLEAN-UP
- OTHER SANTA’S HELPER ASSIGNMENTS
- JUST BE A FRIEND TO THE KIDS
SANTA WILL BE THERE, TOO!! “HO HO!” (CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?)
~ Rollin Shoemaker, 444-5537 rollinshoe@roadrunner.com
Grab a tag from the tree in the Gathering Space. $30 Max Gift Value Questions about the Giving Tree to Phoebe Glover
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. Questions to Anne Brown. (716) 649-1626
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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!)
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.
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COFFEE HOUR COMMITTEES
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, December 14, 2025 | 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
Handbell Choir “We Gather Together & Silent Night”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Paskie/ DeGroat Family
Luke 1:47-55 Common English Bible
In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.
He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.
Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored
because the mighty one has done great things for me.
Holy is his name.
He shows mercy to everyone,
from one generation to the next,
who honors him as God.
He has shown strength with his arm.
He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.
He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones
and lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty-handed.
He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,
remembering his mercy,
just as he promised to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to Abraham’s descendants forever.”
We light this candle as a symbol of Christ our Hope.
May the light sent from God shine in the darkness
To show us the way of Salvation
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
OPENING HYMN: “My Soul Gives Glory to My God” #198 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, hope of the World, we have heard the stories of our ministry:
The blind see.
The lame walk.
The deaf hear.
Plagues are healed.
The dead live.
The poor hear good news!
Lord Jesus, hope of the World, we have heard the promise in your blessed mother's vision:
The proud and eragon are humbled.
The powerful are dethroned.
The lowly are exalted.
The hungry are filled, but the rich take nothing more.
You shall fulfill your promise to our ancestors!
Lord Jesus, hope of the World, make us and your World into your Kingdom of Love, Justice, and Mercy. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Scripture: James 5:7-10 CEB Matthew 11: 2-11 Read by Phoebe Glover
Sermon: “The Lord is Near” Rev. Dr. David Nicol
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
BAPTISMAL COVENANT I
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #94 UMH
Carol Communion
Please See Slides for Sung Responses
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “People Look East “ #202 UMH
BENEDICTION