Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
The Church office is looking for Scripture Readers for The Advent Season
and Christmas Eve Evening Service .
Please contact Cristina if you, or your family would like to be part of the rotation.
Wendy Spaulding would like to express thanks to the congregation for the generous support of the Sparks Food Pantry.
This continues to be a vital resource in our community.
Hearty Non perishables are always appreciated.
This event is being advertised at the request
of the Hamburg Rejuvenation Committee
Come see Linda and Doug ward perform as part of the Orchard Park Symphony.
They have been in the orchard park symphony for 47 years!
Come experience the joy of the holiday season.
SS Peter and Paul Parish Social Ministry is holding their amazing "Christmas Bazaar" again this year. It includes a delectable Bake Sale, huge Basket Raffle, and an awesome decorative garden "Eagle" Raffle. They are having a terrific 50-50 squares table once again! There will be "Treasures Beyond Belief" in our Kids Corner, Holiday decorations, Jewelry, Books, household items and collectables and a smattering of just about everything. Dates and times are Saturday, December 7 9am-5:30pm and Sunday, December 8th, 8:00am- 2:00pm in Parish Social Center at 68 E. Main and Pine streets in Hamburg NY.
Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches, Pizza, Chili and beverages will be available.
Bring your shopping Bags- lots to be had!
This event is being advertised at the request of SS Peters & Paul
Adult Sunday School
John Meader’s Sunday school class is starting a new series of lessons using Rev. Adam Hamilton’s book and DVD “Christianity and World Religions.”
All are welcome to come join in the discussions every Sunday at 9:00 in the parlor.
This information is accurate
Tai Chi is back in person at HUMC-
in Fellowship Hall
No longer on Zoom
The Church office is glad to announce that services going forward will be streamed via YouTube Live, in addition to the current Facebook Live services. You can access the Youtube live stream on our Youtube Channel, or directly on our church website homepage.
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Coffee Hour Schedule December- Sarah Circle
January '25- Missions Outreach
Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks
each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.
Please get in touch with Sue Gagne or Joyce Spencer with any questions.
Order of Worship
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 10 am
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/live_videosYoutube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcw
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
BELL CHOIR PRELUDE: “ Like A River Glorious, We Plow the Fields and Scatter & I Wonder as I Wander”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Blessed be the Lord, The God of Israel, who has come to set the chosen people free.
The lord has raised up for us a mighty savior from the house of David.
Through the holy prophets, God promised of Old to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us;
to show mercy to our forebears and to remember the holy covenant.
This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship without fear, holy and righteous in the Lord’s sight, all the days of our life.
And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way,
To give God’s people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
to shine on those who dwell in the darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
OPENING MUSIC: “Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” #208 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:
Merciful God,
you sent your messengers the prophets
to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation.
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
that we may celebrate aright the commemoration of the nativity,
and may await with joy
the coming in glory of Jesus Christ our Redeemer;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6 Read by: Anne Brown
SERMON: “Hearing the Prophets as Good News: the Salvation of God” Rev. David A Nicol
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes. hamburgumc.org/Give
CAROL COMMUNION
For sung responses, please refer to slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” #196 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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