4/24/26 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
What is United Methodist Student Day?
United Methodist Student Day 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 invest in the future of our church by supporting students’ education and their journey of faith.
Education opens doors and creates opportunities for leadership, service, and faith development. By supporting United Methodist Student Day, we celebrate the power of learning and the important role education plays in developing faithful, thoughtful Christian leaders. This special Sunday reminds us that education is not only a personal achievement—it’s a ministry we share together.
Why Does It Matter?
Education shapes the leaders who will guide the Church and serve communities in many ways. Yet, many students connected to The United Methodist Church face financial obstacles to pursuing college or graduate degrees.
United Methodist Student Day matters because it provides scholarships that help remove those barriers. By supporting this Special Sunday, we invest in students preparing for careers in ministry, service, and beyond—equipping them to lead with faith, wisdom, and compassion.
When we give on United Methodist Student Day, we’re building a stronger Church and empowering the next generation to carry forward God’s work in new and meaningful ways.
Support the Ministry
Give through the offering envelopes in the gathering space or donate online here.
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. Every dollar given on United Methodist Student Day goes directly to scholarships for United Methodist students. These funds support a diverse group—from those preparing for ordained ministry to others pursuing professions that serve their communities. Your generosity removes financial obstacles and opens doors for future leaders to answer their call.
When Is United Methodist Student Day Celebrated?
our Church will be observing United Methodist Student Day on May 14 feel free to give a special offering that day, or any of the days that follow.
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 26, 2026 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIPThe gate stands open, ready for us to travel onward.
But we are stubborn and fear to enter the gateway.
Listen for the voice of the true Shepherd.
His voice will we hear and obey.
Hallellujah!
Hallelujah!
OPENING HYMN: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" #295 UMH
OPENING PRAYER
We are standing at the gate, o loving Shepherd, not sure about the journey. But you have called our names, and in your voice we hear such love and surety. Bring us safely on the journey and strengthen us that we may serve you in all that we do. AMEN.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: “1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10” Read by: Phoebe Glover
SERMON: “The Cross is Not a Symbol” Rev. Greg Crispell
CHOIR ANTHEM
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #95 UMH
The Great Thanksgiving
Please See Slides for Sung Responses
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Christ is Alive" 318 UMH
BENEDICTION
