6/27/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 38 minutes ago
- 6 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
Congratulations and best wishes to Rev. Dr. David and Lane Marie (Fischer) Nicol on their wedding held at our church last Friday evening.
We wish them a enjoyable time away on their honeymoon and look forward to celebrating with them upon their return.
RAFFLE BASKETS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES NEEDED
FOR HUMANGO (Hamburg United Methodist Annual Golf Outing)
At Byrncliff Golf Resort & Banquets
2357 Humphrey Road, Varysburg, NY 14167
Date: August 17, 2025
All are invited to sign up to play golf, join us for a delicious Prime Rib Awards
Dinner with Raffle baskets and gift certificates to win
Baskets and gift certificates are preferred to be of $50 or greater value.
Suggestions include: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres or Buffalo Bandit’s themed,
Coffee & Teas, Family Games & Fun, Automotive items, Italian Dinner items, Pet supplies, Lottery ticket tree, Grill items, Picnic basket or Cooler and items, Holiday baskets or be creative! Gift certificates to Home Depot, Lowes, Car Wash, Wegmans, Tops, Aldi’s, WalMart, Lockwoods or any local Restaurants are always fun to win.
Would like to have baskets completed with wrap and bow, if possible, and put in
the church coat closet by August 1.
Questions, please contact Pat Adema, (716) 206-4687.
For information about our HUMANGO event, to participate as a golfer or just
attend the dinner, contact Matt Edie, Rollin Shoemaker, Sue Gagne, Jason Krell or
Pat Adema.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,
Please keep the Rev. Deanna "Dee" Finch in your prayers. Rev. Finch, who currently serves Seneca Street UMC is recovering from surgery for a broken hip. Cards or notes of encouragement can be sent to Rev. Finch at C/O McAuley Residence, Room 157W, 1503 Military Rd., Buffalo, NY 14217.
In Christ,
The Superintendents
Help Welcome Pastor David and Lane to the Parsonage!
Let’s lend a hand as Pastor David and his new wife, Lane, prepare to move into the parsonage! Dan Paskie has generously offered to coordinate volunteers for the move and is looking for:
Able-bodied helpers (even if you don’t have a vehicle)
Folks with vehicles who are willing to help transport items from two households
Moving dates are still to be determined, but we’d like to get a list of willing helpers started now. If you think you can assist, please connect with Dan this Sunday at church or reach out to him by email at dpaskie@msn.com to let him know how you might be able to help.
Thank you for supporting Pastor and Lane during this exciting transition!
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
SATURDAY, JULY 19 2025
MERCHANDISE DONATIONS NEEDED!
We are looking for all kinds of donated goods including sporting goods, glassware, books, small appliances, knickknacks, pictures, CDs, jewelry, books, bookshelves, mirrors, tools, collectibles, coins, antiques, lamps and more.
Please take a look around your attic and basement and garage. We will be happy to sell your stuff and give you a receipt for donated goods (tax deductible).
Where do I leave this merchandise? In the gathering space at church, look for the corridor to the right of the coat room, and place your donations at the very end, back by the window.
WHEN? ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
We can arrange for pickup for very large items. Thank you for helping us make our annual flea market successful once again.
HAMBURG UNITED METHODIST MEN'S FELLOWSHIP ROLLIN, 444-5537
She's Back—and so is the Bazaar!
Granny’s up in the attic hunting for treasures to sell at her tables—and you should be too! It’s time to start gathering those clean, gently used household items that she’ll proudly display and sell at this year’s Bazaar.
Important Reminder from Granny:
She’s tough but fair—only clean, usable household goods will be accepted. No appliances, please! Those should be donated to the Men’s Yard Sale instead.
Room 19 will begin accepting donations starting July 1.
Granny insists—no early drop-offs!
She doesn’t like to be rushed.
This year’s Annual Bazaar, hosted by the United Women in Faith and supported by the whole church, will be held November 7 & 8. In addition to all your favorite traditions—like the bake sale, pecans and fruitcakes, and the soup and chili sale—this year’s event will also feature an expanded vendor fair in place of the usual HUWF crafts.
Questions? Contact Bazaar Co-Chairs: Rose Caldwell or Sue Gagne.
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 our Communion team.
Bring your passion for baking to our Communion bread-baking group and connect with like-minded individuals! Our six-week rotation schedule allows for flexibility and we provide a contact sheet to facilitate communication. If you're unavailable on your scheduled date, simply arrange a switch with a fellow member.
To join, contact Sue Gagne at 716-648-3460.
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!)
Adult Sunday School
There is no Sunday School this Sunday for John Meader’s adult class.
They will be on recess until the fall. Enjoy your Summer.
Spring is here! Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship Hall or Pavillion
weather permitting
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 Schedule
June- Sarah Circle
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, June 29, 2025 | 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Give thanks to the Lord;
Call upon his name,
Make known his deeds
among the people.
Sing to him, sing praises to
him;
Tell of all his wondrous works.
Glory in his holy name;
Let the hearts of those who
seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his
strength,
seek his presence continually.
Opening Hymn "Spirit of God, Descend Upon my Heart" #500 UMH
Opening Prayer
Give us, Señor, a little sun, a little happiness, and some work
Give us a heart to comfort those in pain.
Give us the ability to be good, strong, wise and free,
so that we may be as generous with others as we are with ourselves.
Finally, Señor, let us all live as your own one family. Amen.
Scripture: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25, Luke 9:51-62 CEB Read by: Phoebe Glover
Sermon: “Following Jesus” Rev. Greg Crispell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
The Great Thanksgiving
For spoken responses refer to the slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: "O Jesus, I have Promised" #396 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE