Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
The Church office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2023 in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Human Relations Day
Sunday, January 14, 2024
There are many today who are living in the margins of society, those struggling to survive. Over and over Jesus served people like this. To continue the ministry of Jesus, Human Relations Day calls all of us to participate in helping all God’s children to realize their potential through faith-based volunteer programs, community developers, and programs that work with at-risk teens.
Offering envelopes are available at the entrance to the sanctuary and at the Welcome
Center. Give your gift any time during January or February with your personal check or by electronic giving designating an amount for Human Relations Day.
Cozy quilts will also need some strong backs and moving carts on
Saturday, Jan 13 at 1 pm as we will be moving to the upstairs room on the right (Red)
January Food Collection for Spark's Food Cupboard
Dear Church Members,
Throughout January, Spark's Food Cupboard will collect essential food items to support the Hamburg community. Your contributions make a significant impact on those who rely on this assistance.
Items to Purchase:
Canned fruit (any type, preferably flip-top cans)
A designated basket labeled "SPARKS" will be placed in the Gathering Space for your convenience. Kindly place your donated food items in this basket and refrain from placing them directly in the cupboard outside Sparks. This arrangement will help manage the food inventory.
Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated. Let's come together to make a difference!
Thank you, Wendy and Dave Spaulding
The Church office is glad to announce that services going forward will be streamed via YouTube Live, in addition to the current Facebook Live services. You can access the Youtube live stream on our Youtube Channel, or directly on our church website homepage.
Please make sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"
Coffee Hour Schedule
2024 | |
JANUARY | Men's Group |
FEBRUARY | Church Council |
MARCH | Trustees/ Columbarium |
APRIL | Sarah Circle |
MAY | Mission Outreach |
JUNE | Finance/Endowment |
JULY | SPRC |
AUGUST | Prayer Care & Share |
SEPTEMBER | Men's Group |
OCTOBER | Church Council |
NOVEMBER | Trustees/ Columbarium |
DECEMBER | Sarah Circle |
Groups are to provide goodies/ snacks
each Sunday of the month they are scheduled.
Please get in touch with Sue Gagne or Joyce Spencer with any questions.
Order of Worship
Sunday, January 14, 2024 | 10 am
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/live_videosYoutube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcw
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader 1: Be Careful
Leader 2: Watch out! Leader 1: You might get a bad reputation coming to church with us. Leader 2: If you haven’t noticed, Jesus is known for keeping bad company. Leader 1: Jesus was always eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners. Leader 2: Jesus even called Levi, one of Rome’s tax collectors, and ranked him among the twelve apostles. Leader 1: You didn’t really expect to find this church full of saints did you?
Leader 2: Look around you. Every member of this church has confessed to being a sinner. Leader 1: So be careful!
Leader 2: Jesus came to call not the righteous, but sinners.
Jesus, we have heard you call us to this place today. Our reputations are already smeared with our sin. We fit in here, with the rest of the sinners. We have come, so that you could set us back onto the narrow path of life.
OPENING MUSIC: “Shall we Gather at the River” #723 UMH
OPENING PRAYER: God of power and wonder, we are awestruck by the glory of your presence. We rejoice at what we can see; we marvel at what we cannot see.
You dazzle us with your brightness; you overshadow us as with a great cloud. Loving, protecting, challenging, nurturing, you strengthen and transform us. May we love and serve you in all that we are and do. Glory be to you. Amen
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:4-11 Read by: Greg Crispell
John 1:43-51
SERMON: “The Miracle of Jesus Calling" Rev. David Nicol CHOIR ANTHEM: “Consecreation Medley”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
BAPTISMAL COVENANT IV
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” #94 UMH
The Great Thanksgiving
For sung responses, please refer to slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “A Wilderness Wandering People” #3113 Worship & Song
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
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