Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
Prayers for Pastor David Today!
Please keep Pastor David in your thoughts and prayers today as he defends his doctoral thesis. Let’s lift him up in prayer for wisdom, clarity, and strength as he takes this important step.
With God’s guidance, we hope to celebrate him as Rev. Dr. come Sunday!
Family Promise Need - A Chance to Help
Some may remember and others may not know this, but Hamburg UMC for a number of years hosted families here in our church several times a year for a week at a time. We supported and assisted families by providing a place to stay and meals. These families were seeking to be rehoused through the local non-profit Family Promise of WNY, an emergency shelter for homeless families. A few years ago, Family Promise opened its own facility in Buffalo where they are now able to house the families. As a church, we still support Family Promise through Missions giving and United Women in Faith giving.
We thought perhaps our church members might appreciate the chance to contribute to this great ministry as well. LuAnne Firestone, Family Promise executive director, said that they are now low on "bed-in-a-bags" for twin and queen beds. Bed-in-a-bags are complete sets that include twin and fitted sheets, comforter and pillow cases.
Our Sarah Circle of United Women in Faith is scheduled to visit and tour the facility on Thursday, April 10 at 11:30 a.m. We would like to take with us any of these bed-in-a-bags that can be donated by Sunday, April 6. A bin labeled for this purpose will be in the coat room area of the Gathering Space.
Also, we invite any women of the church to attend the Family Promise visit as well.
See Rose Caldwell or Sue Gagne, Sarah Circle co-chairs, for more information and to join us.
The mission of Family Promise of WNY is: Alongside our partners, we keep families experiencing homelessness together by offering emergency housing and compassionate support as they work to find their way back home.
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.
Easter Flowers
Spring flowers displayed in our sanctuary on Easter truly add to the joyous feeling of the Resurrection! Once again, we can make this happen by purchasing a flower (or more) to be placed at the front of the church on Easter -- yours to take home after the service, of course.
Choose from:
tulips, hyacinths or daffodils at $11 each
white lilies and mums at $15 each
colored lilies at $16 each.
The flowers can be designated in memory of loved ones, in honor of loved ones or for blessings received.
They will be sold March 23, 30 and April 6 after the service. Deadline for ordering flowers is April 6. Cash or checks are accepted.
Please contact Rose Caldwell for further questions. Thank you!
FISH FRY! THIS Friday and Every Friday ‘til Easter! (Last Fish Fry April 18th)
WE NEED YOUR BAKING SKILLS!
PIES and
CAKES and
BROWNIES and
CUPCAKES / COOKIES
The Church’s Next Fish Fry is Today!
Your baking skills have ALWAYS been appreciated.
Please help us out again.
Deliver your favorite home-made dessert to the church next Thursday or Friday.
Pies, cakes, brownies and cookies. Drop them off at the kitchen.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Make a Difference: Volunteer for Meals on Wheels This March!
March 2025 is HUMC’s month to serve our local neighbors through Meals on Wheels! This is a meaningful opportunity to bring nourishment and kindness to those in need—many of whom have little interaction with the outside world.
Too many seniors struggle to access healthy food or cook nutritious meals. In fact, about 10 million older adults in America face hunger every day. As we age, factors like decreased appetite, limited mobility, and dietary restrictions increase the risk of malnutrition. That’s where Meals on Wheels comes in—this remarkable network delivers 251 million meals annually to 2.2 million seniors across the country, providing more than just food.
Meals on Wheels delivers:
Tailored Nutrition – Nutritious meals designed to meet the unique needs of seniors, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need.
Social Connection – Friendly visits and phone calls to help clients feel less isolated and more connected.
Safety Checks – Volunteers help assess home environments, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
Resources & Referrals – Connecting seniors with additional services that promote well-being and independence.
How You Can Help
Volunteering is simple and requires just one hour of your time from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We meet at the Red Community Building on Prospect Avenue (by the playground) at 10:50 AM on the day you choose to deliver.
We encourage you to invite family and friends to join in this act of service. The more hands, the greater the impact!
If you are interested in helping, please contact Jen Stahl at:
716-481-9048 or 716-649-3117
By delivering meals, you're delivering nutrition, connection, and care—a simple act that makes a world of difference!
Julia Platt Memorial Scholarship- Applications Now Open
We are thrilled to announce that the Julia Platt Memorial Scholarship application is open through April 30, 2025 This scholarship honors the memory of Julia Platt and aims to support deserving individuals within our greater United Methodist congregation in their pursuit of higher education.
Multiple scholarship awards are available, with monetary amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000+, depending on the number of applicants.
To be considered for this esteemed award, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
Confirmed Membership in a United Methodist Church
Status as a senior or high school graduate enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
Age under 26 years old as of May 31st.
Exclusion from enrollment in a second bachelor's or graduate degree program.
Required documents for application include:
High school transcript.
College transcript or acceptance letter.
Applicant photo.
Three submitted references.
Scholarships will be awarded in person on Sunday, May 25, 2025, 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.
Interested candidates can apply through the following link: https://form.jotform.com/243025669321151
No paper applications available or accepted
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!)
Lenten Study for Adult Sunday School
John Meader’s Sunday School class will use Adam Hamilton’s book and DVD “The Message of Jesus- Words that Changed the World” for our Lenten study. All are
welcome to join the discussion Sundays at 9am in the Parlor.
March 26th Session 1 of 8 Ezekiel 1-8
April 2nd Session 2 of 8 Ezekiel 9-15
April 9th Session 3 of 8 Ezekiel 16-20
April 16th Session 4 of 8 Ezekiel 21-26
April 23rd Session 5 of 8 Ezekiel 27-31
April 30th Session 6 of 8 Ezekiel 32-37
May 7th Session 7 of 8 Ezekiel 38-43
May 14th Session 8 of 8 Ezekiel 44-48
Tai Chi will be utilizing Zoom once again for the remainder of the Winter.
Please contact Caroline Schneggenburger for access
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 March - SPRC
April- Sarah Circle
May- Men's Group
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, March 16, 2025 | 10 am
Youtube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRWld9XtaLY0WpX7JsXEcw
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
HANDBELL CHOIR: Breathe & Air
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Lord, we have come to see that our lives fall far short of your glory.
Have mercy and forgive us.
Lord, you have given your life for us, and poured out your Spirit,
Yet we fail to return your love with all our heart.
Have mercy and change us.
Too often we are selfish and proud, ignoring you, Lord, and neglecting others.
Have Mercy and cleanse us.
Lord, when we do not truly trust and obey you,
we are overwhelmed by self-pity, fear and worry.
Have mercy and deliver us.
In Christ we are given a sure hope and secure love, yet we follow the false hopes and desires of the world.
Have mercy and forgive us.
Father, through the redeeming death of your Son on the cross, by your Spirit and through your word, transform and renew us to follow you with joy.
All this we ask, confident in your unchanging faithfulness. Amen.
OPENING MUSIC: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” #121 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:O God, your glory is always to have mercy. Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 13:1-9 Read by Pat Adema
SERMON:“ Mercy and Judgement” Rev. David Nicol
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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: “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go” #438 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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