4/18/25 News Flash
- Cristina Glover
- 27 minutes ago
- 9 min read
Hamburg United Methodist Church
116 Union St
Hamburg, New York, 14075
(716) 649-8080
Worship Sundays at 10 am
Join Us This Sunday at 10 AM
Celebrate the joy of the risen Christ with us this Sunday as we welcome three of our youth into full membership through Confirmation. Please join us in congratulating Rachael Krell, Phoebe Glover, and Violet Fleckenstein as they become full professing members of our congregation.
It will be a meaningful service filled with hope, faith, and new beginnings. We hope to see you there!
Throughout the Month of April Missions will be collecting ‘Gently Used’ clothing for St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy during month of April. Donation bins will be in coat closet off the Gathering Space.
Easter Flower Dedications – 2025
The spring flowers displayed in our sanctuary on Easter Sunday add to the beauty and joy of our celebration of the Resurrection. These flowers—tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, and mums—are lovingly given by members and friends of Hamburg UMC in memory or honor of loved ones, or in gratitude for blessings received.
We are deeply grateful for everyone who participated in this tradition, helping to create a vibrant and meaningful worship space. Below is the list of flower dedications:
Plants were given in memory of:
Brents and Bloombergs – Dianne Brent
Gary Caldwell – Rose Caldwell and Sarah, Jessie, and Maddox Kowalski
The Plunkett Family – The Glasgow Family
Lloyd and Edith Ellis – Ginger and Leo Jensen
Theresa Montalvo – Jim Krell
Janet Krell – Jim Krell
Doris and John Jones, My parents – Lynn Kieber
J. Lauriston and Edna Travis – Laura McDade
Loved Ones – Rev. Ewart Morris and Gail Harris
Bill and Jean Brown – Carlos Ortiz
Loved Ones – Amy Rydholm
Our Parents – Diane and Dave Petrick
Our Loved Ones – Lynda and Jon Sentz
Our Parents – Carol and Todd Shoff
My mother, father, and sisters – Bob Stapf
Loved Ones – Beth Tills
Loved Ones and brothers, Gary and Russell – Richard and Dianne Caldwell
John Spencer – Joyce Spencer
Christopher “Peepaw” Young – Cristina & Phoebe Glover
Our beloved parents – Tom and Sandra Holden
Plants were given in honor of:
Martha Harrington – The Glasgow Family
Our children and grandchildren – Richard and Dianne Caldwell
Confirmand, Phoebe Glover – Ryan & Cristina Glover
Family – Anne and Carl Nicol
Patrick Fitzgerald – Sally Johnson
Our church staff: Pastor David Nicol, Jeannine VanWey, Cristina Glover, Sandy Berry, and Kevin Lutz
Plants were given for blessings received:
Brenda Hyman
Barb and John Meader
Cheryl and Charles Bell
Susan and Paul Gagne
Joyce Wasnock
Elaine Parisi
Steve, Susan, and Sarah Hobbs
Don’t forget to take your flowers home with you after the service.
Thank you for sharing the joy of Easter through these beautiful gifts!
Dear Friends
As many of you know, I'm a board member for The Salvation Army, an organization I deeply believe in. I'm reaching out to our HUMC community for your support of a couple of upcoming events. The Salvation Army does so much to support individuals and families in our neighborhood, and any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Events & Ways to Get Involved:
Red Kettle Open Golf Tournament:
Join fellow golfers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Diamond Hawk Golf Course in Cheektowaga for the annual Red Kettle Open. This fun event raises crucial funds for our local Salvation Army programs.
Register as a golfer ($275)or a foursome( $1,000). It's a great way to enjoy a day on the course and support a worthy cause!
Become a sponsor. Several sponsorship levels are available, offering various recognition benefits (ranging from $150 - $3,000). It's a wonderful way for businesses to show their support.
Donations: Even if you're not a golfer, we'd gratefully accept donations of gift cards or certificates, which can be used as prizes.
Sign-Up: Registration is open online now! To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please return the registration on the event flyer
Please register by May 1, 2025.
Buffalo's Amazing Race
July 19, 2025
Join the Salvation Army for the 10th annual Amazing Race, a day of fun challenges, and it's being presented by the Buffalo Bills!
Meet at Buffalo Riverworks for challenges such as kayaking, hatch throwing or rope/zip line.
Consider fielding a team or sponsoring this fun event!
Your participation and support of these events directly enable the Salvation Army to continue its vital work right here in our community. Whether it's providing meals, shelter, education, or employment assistance, our combined efforts can truly make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can support these initiatives, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at vickiweixlmann918@gmail.com. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support the Salvation Army's mission!
Vicki Weixlmann
Let’s Lend a Hand: Support the Kenmore UMC HUB Flood Bucket Ministry
As part of the United Methodist connection, Hamburg United Methodist Church is proud to support the incredible work being done at the Kenmore UMC HUB, where disaster relief supplies are assembled and shipped to communities in need.
This past fall, Kenmore UMC sent out 448 flood buckets on 9 pallets to hurricane-impacted areas in the South. In January,klocal youth assembled 127 additional buckets, bringing the current inventory to 200 flood buckets ready to go when disaster strikes.
But the need continues — and another 100-bucket assembly day is planned for June. Supplies are running low, and this is where we can help.
Hamburg UMC May Supply Drive
Throughout the month of May, Hamburg UMC will be collecting donations to support this mission. Donation bins will be located in the Gathering Space.
A list of needed items is provided below, and most can be found at Dollar Tree, making it easy and affordable to give.
Flood Bucket Supply List
Please donate new, unused items:
1 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
1 32–64 oz bottle of liquid laundry detergent
1 16–40 oz bottle of liquid household cleaner (no spray bottles)
1 16–34 oz bottle of dish soap
1 4–8 oz pump bottle of air freshener
1 6–14 oz insect repellent spray or lotion
1 4–8 oz bottle of personal insect repellent (DEET-free preferred)
2 kitchen gloves (durable, reusable)
1 pair of work gloves (cotton with leather palms or all leather)
5 scrubbing pads (no stainless steel or pads with soap)
18 cleaning wipes (reusable or disposable)
1 scouring pad
1 scrub brush (plastic or wooden handle)
5 trash bags (33–45 gallon size)
1 roll of paper towels
1 50 oz or two 25 oz bottles of liquid hand soap
1 toilet brush
1 air freshener spray
1 disinfectant wipes (35 count)
Please avoid items with bleach or aerosol products.
Other Ways to Support:
Ship supplies directly to: Kenmore United Methodist Church 32 Landers Rd. Kenmore, NY 14217 Call (716) 875-5091 or email kumcoffice32@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off or notify of a shipment.
Give Financially
Checks can be made payable to Kenmore United Methodist Church with “HUB” written in the memo line.
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.
FISH FRY! Our LAST FISH FRY IS TODAY!
WE NEED YOUR BAKING SKILLS!
PIES and
CAKES and
BROWNIES and
CUPCAKES / COOKIES
The Church’s LAST 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!
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!)
John Meader’s Adult Sunday School
There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. On the next Sunday, April 27,
we will be starting a study on the Gospel of Luke, using an Adam Hamilton book
and DVD. All are welcome - 9am in the Parlor.
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
Spring is here! Tai Chi is back in person in the fellowship Hall.
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 April 20- Joyce Wasnock (Sue Gagne Assisting) Happy Easter!
April 27- The Krell Family ( Jason Krell Assisting)
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.
To Benefit the Church Operating Budget.
Tickets will be on sale after Church Services.
Please see Lisa Rood for more information.
Order of Worship
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 10 am- Easter Sunday
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/live_videos
Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Rejoice, heavenly powers!
Sing choirs of angels!
Exult, all creation around God’s throne!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
Sound the trumpet of salvation!
Rejoice, heavenly powers!
Sing, choirs of angels!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor,
radiant in the brightness of our King!
Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!
Darkness vanishes for ever!
Rejoice, heavenly powers!
Sing, choirs of angels!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
This is the morning
when Jesus Christ broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.
Day truly blessed,
when heaven is wedded to earth,
and we are reconciled to you!
Rejoice, heavenly powers!
Sing, choirs of angels!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
OPENING MUSIC: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” #302 UMH
OPENING PRAYER:
Almighty God,
through Jesus Christ you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life.
Grant that we, who celebrate the day of our Lord’s resurrection,
may, by the renewing of your Spirit arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26, Luke 24: 1-12
Read by Rev. Dr. G Ewart Morris, Retired
SERMON: “Where O Death is now thy Sting?”
CHOIR ANTHEM “Because He Lives”
CONFIRMATION (BAPTISMAL COVENANT I)
THE PEACE TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
The Great Thanksgiving
For sung responses, please refer to slides
THE LORD'S PRAYER
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
CLOSING HYMN: “Thine Be the Glory” #308 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE