8/22/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 13 minutes ago
- 4 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
A Memorial Service for Amos John "Jack" Minkel III
July 30, 1949 – July 4, 2025
will be held Tomorrow Saturday August 23rd at 11am
in the Hamburg UMC Sanctuary.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
John Meader’s adult Sunday School class will be restarting September 7 th .
We will be using Adam Hamilton’s book and DVD entitled “The Call” about
the life and message of Paul. Books will be provided and all are welcome
to come join in the discussion each Sunday in the parlor at 9am.
Hello Church Family,
The Respite Program is looking for clean metal cans from soup & veggies for a craft. If you’d like to contribute to our stash, please wash them & remove labels, then put in a bag with “respite” printed on it & put on the Coat room shelf in far left corner.
Thanks, Lisa Rood
Granny finished cleaning her attic
how are you doing with your treasures?
Granny’s finished collecting treasures from her attic—and you should be collecting 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!
Room 19 is now open for donations.
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 Little Lamb 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!)
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
August CHURCH COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER MISSION/OUTREACH
OCTOBER FINANCE
NOVEMBER SPRC
DECEMBER PRAYER CARE SHARE/Cozy Quilts
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, August 24, 2025 | 10 am
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Thank you Jesus
For hearing when we cried for mercy!
Thank you Jesus
For feeding us when our hands were unclean!
Thank you Jesus
For welcoming us when we were foreigners!
Thank you Jesus
For healing us when we were wounded.
Thank you Jesus
For sending us to do the same.
Thank you Jesus.
Amen
OPENING HYMN:”Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken” #731 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:
You asked for my hands, that you might use them for your purpose.
I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them, for the work was hard. You asked for my mouth to speak out against injustice.
I gave you a whisper that I might not be accused.
You asked for my eyes to see the pain of poverty.
I closed them, for I did not want to see.
You asked for my life, that you might work through me.
I gave a small part, that I might not get too involved.
Lord, forgive my calculated efforts to serve you-
only when it is convenient for me to do so,
and only with those who make it easy to do so.
Father, forgive me, renew me, send me out as a usable instrument,
that I might take seriously the meaning of your cross. Amen.
Scripture: Hebrews 12: 18-29, Luke 13: 10-17 Read by: Greg Crispell
Sermon: “A Consuming Fire” Rev. Dr. David A Nicol
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
The Great Thanksgiving
For sung responses, refer to the slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: ”Wonderful Words of Life” #600 UMH
BENEDICTION