7/10/26 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
As previously published in the newsletter Cristina will be out of office today on PTO
HUMANGO IS COMING! RAFFLE BASKETS NEEDED
Once again, we are looking forward to having a fun and successful HUMANGO (Hamburg United Methodist Annual Golf Outing) fundraising event on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Your participation and donations will help make this a success.
We would appreciate individuals and groups of the church putting together a $50 themed Raffle Basket or providing a $50 gift card to an area restaurant or business. Completed baskets with shrink wrap and bows are greatly appreciated. Our committee will add the clear bag and bow if you cannot. Please label your basket and gift cards with the donor’s name and “For HUMANGO”. This ensures that we can thank each person or group for their donation and recognize them on the dinner placemat at the HUMANGO event at Byrncliff Golf Resort on August 16.
Please leave all baskets, by July 19, on the shelf in the church coat room. Gift cards can be given to Sue Gagne (716) 200-8996 or Pat Adema (716) 206-4687. The raffle baskets and gift cards will be on display in the Gathering Space on Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 9 where raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Sunday, August 2 is the Church Picnic at the Versailles Church.
Interested in golfing or attending the Awards Dinner on August 16, please inquire with Matt Edie, Rollin Shoemaker, Sue and Paul Gagne, Jason Krell or Pat Adema.
Thank you very much for your donations and support!
Pat Adema, Sue Gagne and the HUMANGO Committee
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EARLY NOTICE:
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP AT SENECA STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THIS YEAR?
Easy! No experience necessary … It’s great fun !!!
The Annual Children’s Reading Camp will be held 9:30am until Noon) from July 20 to July 31 on Monday, Tuesday, (No Wed.), Thursday and Friday, again based out of Seneca Street United Methodist Church. If you can help either (or both) weeks, we would be very grateful!
Important! Even one or two days…would be perfect.
QUESTIONS or SIGN-UP: See, email, text or call Rollin Shoemaker today. 444-5537 rollinshoe@roadrunner.com
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
SATURDAY, JULY 18
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
We are sharing an evening VBS planned by Wayside Presbyterian Church, classes will be available for all ages Kindergarten to Adult. Please contact Wayside Presbyterian Directly with questions or concerns or to express interest in volunteering.
You do not need to be a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church to attend or volunteer—everyone is welcome! Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member and join us as we learn, grow, and connect together.
Register here:
RETIRED MEN JULY EVENT
The Retired Men will be having a special “July Event on Tuesday, July 21 at 12
noon. The event is a summer cookout to be held in the pavilion at the church.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls and beverages will be provided as well as plates, cups and
eating utensils. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite food, snack or dessert to
share. Please notify Dick Caldwell if you plan to attend.
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HELP NEEDED
Calling all plant lovers. There is a need for someone to water the plants in and
around the church building on a weekly basis or as needed. It has been my joy to do
this for several years, but now I need to pass on this task. Contact me if you are able to
do this or have any questions. Dick Caldwell
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
Knitting and Crochet Group is on break until September. Questions to Anne Brown
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 Facebook 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
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, July 12, 2026 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come to Christ, that living stone,
Rejected by the world, but in God’s sight chosen and precious.
We have responded to Christ’s call,
And seek to be built into a spiritual house,
A living reminder of God’s presence on earth.
Once we were no people, but now we are God’s people,
Called out of the darkness into God’s marvelous light.
Therefore we sing with the Church in all ages:
Blessed be your name, O God, our Redeemer.
By your mercy we have been born anew to a living hope
Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
PRAISE BAND: Free for All & He is Exalted
OPENING PRAYER
God of truth,
You have spoken your Word to us and in us
But we have not listened to you.
We have not been mindful or your presence,
Or attentive to your voice.
Have Mercy on us, forgive us, and heal us.
Speak your word is us now, and create us anew.
We open ourselves to your Word. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:1-11 (CEB) Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (CEB)
Read by: GYPC Delegates (recorded in Dublin Ireland)
SERMON: “Life for our Human Bodies:" This Life Matters!” Rev. Dr. David Nicol
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PEACE TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
PRAISE BAND: Grace Alone
DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #95 UMH
The Great Thanksgiving
Spoken Responses
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
Praise Band: He Has Done Great Things
PRAISE BAND: “God Who Began a Good Work in You”
BENEDICTION