2/28/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- Feb 28
- 6 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
FISH FRY! Next Friday and Every Friday ‘til Easter!
STARTING MAR 7 - WE NEED YOUR BAKING SKILLS!
PIES and
CAKES and
BROWNIES and
CUPCAKES / COOKIES
The Church’s First Fish Fry is NEXT FRIDAY!! MAR 7 (Seven Fridays in All)
Your baking skills have ALWAYS been appreciated.
Please help us out again.
Deliver your favorite home-made dessert to the church next Thursday or Friday.
Pies, cakes, brownies and cookies. Drop them off at the kitchen.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Relentless Grace - Lenten Event
TOMORROW Saturday, March 1
10 a.m. - Noon
Hamburg UMC
All ages, individuals and families are invited!
Join us as we all prepare to enter the season of Lent. We invite you to journey with God in grace. We'll reflect on the gifts of mercy, renewal, and compassion that shape our lives as followers of Christ.
Get ready with us for Lent through activities, fun, learning -- and we'll wrap up with lunch!
Make a Difference: Volunteer for Meals on Wheels This March!
March 2025 is HUMC’s month to serve our local neighbors through Meals on Wheels! This is a meaningful opportunity to bring nourishment and kindness to those in need—many of whom have little interaction with the outside world.
Too many seniors struggle to access healthy food or cook nutritious meals. In fact, about 10 million older adults in America face hunger every day. As we age, factors like decreased appetite, limited mobility, and dietary restrictions increase the risk of malnutrition. That’s where Meals on Wheels comes in—this remarkable network delivers 251 million meals annually to 2.2 million seniors across the country, providing more than just food.
Meals on Wheels delivers:
Tailored Nutrition – Nutritious meals designed to meet the unique needs of seniors, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need.
Social Connection – Friendly visits and phone calls to help clients feel less isolated and more connected.
Safety Checks – Volunteers help assess home environments, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
Resources & Referrals – Connecting seniors with additional services that promote well-being and independence.
How You Can Help
Volunteering is simple and requires just one hour of your time from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We meet at the Red Community Building on Prospect Avenue (by the playground) at 10:50 AM on the day you choose to deliver.
We encourage you to invite family and friends to join in this act of service. The more hands, the greater the impact!
If you are interested in helping, please contact Jen Stahl at:
716-481-9048 or 716-649-3117
By delivering meals, you're delivering nutrition, connection, and care—a simple act that makes a world of difference!
Julia Platt Memorial Scholarship- Applications Now Open
We are thrilled to announce that the Julia Platt Memorial Scholarship application is open through April 30, 2025 This scholarship honors the memory of Julia Platt and aims to support deserving individuals within our greater United Methodist congregation in their pursuit of higher education.
Multiple scholarship awards are available, with monetary amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000+, depending on the number of applicants.
To be considered for this esteemed award, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
Confirmed Membership in a United Methodist Church
Status as a senior or high school graduate enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
Age under 26 years old as of May 31st.
Exclusion from enrollment in a second bachelor's or graduate degree program.
Required documents for application include:
High school transcript.
College transcript or acceptance letter.
Applicant photo.
Three submitted references.
Scholarships will be awarded in person on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Hamburg United Methodist Church. Recipients will receive an email invitation and are expected to attend the ceremony to receive their scholarship. Please make arrangements to be present and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Interested candidates can apply through the following link: https://form.jotform.com/243025669321151
No paper applications available or accepted
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!)
Lenten Study for Adult Sunday School
John Meader’s Sunday School class will use Adam Hamilton’s book and DVD “The Message of Jesus- Words that Changed the World” for our Lenten study. All are
welcome to join the discussion Sundays at 9am in the Parlor.
March 5th Ash Wednesday Service No Study
March 12th Session 9 of 9 Jeremiah 49-52
March 19th Session 1 of 1 Lamentations 1-5
March 26th Session 1 of 8 Ezekiel 1-8
April 2nd Session 2 of 8 Ezekiel 9-15
April 9th Session 3 of 8 Ezekiel 16-20
April 16th Session 4 of 8 Ezekiel 21-26
April 23rd Session 5 of 8 Ezekiel 27-31
April 30th Session 6 of 8 Ezekiel 32-37
May 7th Session 7 of 8 Ezekiel 38-43
May 14th Session 8 of 8 Ezekiel 44-48
Tai Chi will be utilizing Zoom once again for the remainder of the Winter.
Please contact Caroline Schneggenburger for access
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.
Please make sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"
Coffee Hour Schedule February - Finance
March - SPRC
April-
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, March 2, 2025 | 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#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in our likeness.
And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name
That at the name of Jesus Every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the father.
OPENING MUSIC: “All Praise to Thee” #166 UMH
OPENING PRAYER: Wondrous God, our hearts are full of praise for all the glorious things you have given to us. When we look upon your creation, we realize that it reflects your glory. When we experience the gift of a parent’s love, we are reminded of your tender love for us. When we worship in the great congregation of all who name you as Lord, we are blessed to be counted among your children. Hear our prayer of joy and thanksgiving this day, and sustain in us grateful hearts, that we might praise you eternally. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 (CEB) Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) Read by Beth Tills
SERMON: “Unveiling of Glory” Rev. David Nicol
CHOIR ANTHEM: “Hymn of Promise”
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
For Sung responses please refer to the slides.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Across the Lands” #3032 Worship & Song
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE