4/17/26 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
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Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
What is Native American Ministries Sunday?
Native American Ministries Sunday is one of six churchwide Special Sundays designated to support ministries and causes important to the entire United Methodist Church. On this day, we come together to honor and support Indigenous peoples and communities. It’s a day to recognize the rich gifts, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans to both society and the Church.
Why Does It Matter?
Many people—both in society and within the Church—lack understanding of Native American life, culture, and spirituality. Native American Ministries Sunday helps bridge this gap by celebrating Indigenous heritage and empowering Native voices in ministry.
Native American Ministries Sunday matters because it addresses the critical shortage of Native American pastors and trained leaders, helping ensure that Indigenous communities have strong representation and leadership within the Church.
Support the Ministry
Give using the offering envelopes in the gathering space or donate online at donate.gcfa.org/nams.
What Does My Giving Support?
Special Sundays give us a chance to focus our prayers and support on important ministries all year long—uniting our gifts to multiply our impact. Your generosity strengthens Native leadership and sustains ministry across the connection. Funds are distributed in three key ways:
Annual Conference Ministries (50%)
Half of the funds collected remain in your annual conference to support local Native American ministries through the work of the Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM).
Scholarships (25%)
A quarter of the money funds scholarships for Native American students pursuing ordained or licensed ministry at approved theological schools.
Programs (25%)
The remaining funds support programs that develop new Native ministries, including mentoring, economic empowerment, and leadership development initiatives.
When Is Native American Ministries Sunday Celebrated?
Most churches observe Native American Ministries Sunday in the spring, usually on the third Sunday after Easter, April 19, 2026.
How Can I Be Part of the Ministry?
You can be part of this ministry by giving, sharing its impact, and supporting the education and leadership of Native American pastors and community leaders.
Julia Platt Memorial Scholarship
Submission Deadline April 30, 2026
Prerequisites for the consideration of an award
Membership in a United Methodist Church
A senior or high school graduate enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
Under 26 years old, as of May 31st
This Scholarship excludes enrollees in a second bachelor or graduate degree program.
Required Documents
High School Transcript
College Transcript or Acceptance Letter
Applicant Photo
Scholarships will be awarded in person on Sunday, May 24, 2026 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.
Adult Sunday School
John Meader's Adult Sunday School will continue 9am in the Parlor
All are Welcome
NEW H.U.M.C ‘s Book Exchange
Effective immediately any member may On your honor Take one book leave/one book from our book case located on the mezzanine 2nd floor by the elevator.
(This experiment has no connection with the Church Library
located off the Gathering Space)
These will be books you personally own and trade
for one available in the bookcase. If you have other current in good condition books you wish to donate they would be appreciated to maintain this experiment.
Thanks for helping. Any question ask Pam Walters or Jerry Schneggenburger
Ongoing Fundraiser For Little Lamb
Please consider donating your empty bottles and cans to the Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 4255 Clark Street in Hamburg. Thank you!
Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship or Zoom Weather Dependent, Please contact Caroline Schneggenburger for details.
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
JANUARY- DECEMBER 2026
APRIL: NO COMMITTEE- volunteers needed
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, April 19, 2026 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
We come together, walking along the long road of faith.
Our hearts are heavy, and the way is often unclear.
Look! A stranger joins us, opening the Word and lighting the fire within.
Stay with us, Lord, for the evening is at hand.
The bread is broken; our eyes are opened!
We have seen the Lord! Let us worship with joy!
OPENING HYMN: “Because He Lives” #364 UMH
OPENING PRAYER
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the
fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit, and we shall be created.
And you shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of
the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly
wise and ever enjoy your consolations.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scripture "Luke 24: 13-35”
Emmaus Testimonies
PRAISE BAND: Lord I Lift Your Name on High #2088
Heart of Worship
Come Holy Spirit Come
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 Spoken Responses
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Here I am Lord” #593
BENEDICTION