November 2, 2025
Miramar United Methodist Church
in the heart of Miramar, a place for gathering, healing, and sending out friends, helping to create a sense of family to find new life in Christ.
Part of the United Methodist family where we make disciples for the
Transformation of the world.
Order of Worship for
November 2, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
and Holy Communion
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 711 For All The Saints+
1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4. O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
WORDS: William W. How, 1864 MUSIC: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord (Sing once)
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
1 Not my brother, not my sister,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
Not my brother, not my sister,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
2 Not the preacher, not the deacon,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
Not the preacher, not the deacon,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
3 Not my father, not my mother,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
Not my father, not my mother,
But it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
It’s me, (it’s me) it’s me, O Lord,
Standing in the need of prayer.
Soon and Very Soon (Sing once)
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Hallelujah………hallelujah
We’re going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
Hallelujah…..hallelujah we’re going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
Hallelujah….hallelujah we’re going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
No more cryin’ there we are going to see the King
Hallelujah…..hallelujah we’re going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
No more dying there we are going to see the King
Hallelujah….hallelujah we’re going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King
Hallelujah………hallelujah
We’re going to see the King
This Little Light of Mine (Sing once)
1 This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
3 All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Afro-American spiritual adapt. by William Farley Smith, 1987
WELCOME: Visitors, you are invited to stand and introduce yourself or be introduced by a friend. Please receive the information card that the usher offers and when you have filled it in please return it to the usher.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
ANNOUNCEMENTS—CALL TO ACTION
TODAY: Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. with the United Methodist Men meeting after the 11:00 a.m. service in the Fellowship Hall. All men are welcome.
Please remember that Daylight Savings Time ends in the early morning so please set your clocks to the new time the night before.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
MONDAY: BOLD Justice meets with Commissioner Davis at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Affordable Housing. Mandatory Prep meeting at 10:25. Email eric@thedartcenter.org for the Zoom link. Please see flyer for details.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck needs unloading
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom with Pastor David at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Food Distribution 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY: Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. All children from elementary school age on down are welcome to join in.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking Ahead:
THURSDAY November 13, BOLD Justice attends the Broward County Commission meeting starting at 9:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, November 18 is the BOLD Justice Research Kick Off at 7:00 p.m. (not 7:30!) at St John UMC at 1520 NW 5th Street in Ft Lauderdale.
This is a great time to volunteer to be part of the committees who are doing the background work to get to solutions that we are going to present at the Rally so that we can bless all the residents of Broward through our successes at the Nehemiah Action. If you need help with transport to this important event please contact Roland Abel, Vinessa Edwards or Pastor David. We should meet at 6:15 to leave for the meeting so if you would like a seat please talk to one of the leaders.
SATURDAY, November 22 will be our Turkey Give Away starting at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until the turkeys give out! Please let those who need one know that they can pick up one at that time as the supply is likely to not last long.
THURSDAY, November 27 is Thanksgiving Day and we will be cooperating with Branches ministry to provide 400 meals that day, many of them to be transported by Vitas hospice staff to families who are going through a difficult period in their lives. Please see Allison Feurtado if you would like to volunteer.
SUNDAY November 30 is the fifth Sunday of the month so we will have One Joint Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a New Member Session for about an hour in the Pastor’s office. All are welcome to explore what it means to take a step towards deepening your relationship with the church.
Christmas Concert sponsored by the Men’s Group on Sunday, December 7 starting at 5:00 p.m. If you have items you would like to offer please see Roland Abel or Willard Kennedy.
Please consider this response to the loss caused by Hurricane Melissa from the Florida Annual Conference of the UMC:
1. Pray — Lift up the people and communities of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and across the Caribbean. Pray for safety, comfort, and strength for those affected, and for those responding with aid and care.
2. Give — Support recovery efforts through the by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) designating gifts to Advance #982450. UMCOR is prepared to support the response efforts of our Methodist partners in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Funds collected will go to deliver essential supplies like food and water, support the removal of debris, and provide temporary shelter for the displaced.
You may add to your normal contributions to the church by clearly designating what portion you would like to have the church send for relief by marking your envelope, or use the “other” line on our e-giving app, or by giving a gift by text.
Giving money is best for those seeking to organize relief but from the Sun-Sentinel newspaper:
The City of Miramar requests items such as tarps, generators, non-perishable food which can be dropped off at the Fire Stations at 6700 Miramar Parkway, at 9001 Miramar Parkway, at 14801 SW 27 Street, at 2800 SW 184 Ave, and at 11811 Miramar Parkway and also the Police Headquarters at 11765 City Hall Promenade.
Thanks to all for your support of the mission of this church, the way we send relief in many ways, and for Pastor Appreciation Sunday last week.
The Mission Offering today is for Good Samaritan Fund
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
For Sharing of the Spirit, please wave at the YouTube camera and say, “the peace of the Lord be with you,” and then wave at your neighbor in the sanctuary and say, “and also with you”
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 1:1-14
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 1723 Shall We Gather at the River+
1. Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk and worship ever,
all the happy golden day.
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown.
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
4. Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace.
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
WORDS: Robert Lowry, 1864, MUSIC: Robert Lowry, 1864
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
WAYS TO GIVE
1. Click the ‘Donate’ icon on http://www.miramarumc.org/
And follow the prompts
2. Give by text, using the number 833-931-1791.
Text the donation amount, press send, and you will be prompted
to register by giving your name and card information
3. You may also donate with cash or check to MUMC
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below,
praise him above, ye heavenly hosts,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 715 Rejoice the Lord is King+
1. Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
mortals, give thanks and sing,
and triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice.
2. Jesus the Savior reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged our stains,
he took his seat above.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice.
3. His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules o'er earth and heaven;
the keys of earth and hell are to our Jesus given.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice.
4 . Rejoice in glorious hope!
Jesus the Judge shall come,
and take his servants up to their eternal home.
We soon shall hear th'archangel's voice;
the trump of God shall sound, rejoice!
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1746, MUSIC: John Dorwall, 1770; harm. from Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1889, alt.
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven:
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
For ever and ever. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC MUMC Choir led by Music Director, Helen Whitehorn
SERMON What do I have to do to be a saint? Pastor David Range
HYMN OF PREPARATION 617 I come with joy to meet my Lord+
1 I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved and free,
in awe and wonder to recall his life laid down for me,
his life laid down for me.
2 I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed,
the new community of love in Christ's communion bread,
in Christ's communion bread.
3 As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends.
The love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends,
and strangers now are friends.
4 And thus with joy we meet our Lord. His presence, always near,
is in such friendship better known; we see and praise him here,
we see and praise him here.
5 Together met, together bound, we'll go our different ways,
and as his people in the world, we'll live and speak his praise,
we'll live and speak his praise.
WORDS: Brian Wren, 1968 MUSIC: The Southern Harmony 1835; harm. By Charles H. Webb, 1987
HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing,
always and everywhere to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth:
God of Abraham and Sarah,
God of Miriam and Moses,
God of Joshua and Deborah,
God of Ruth and David,
God of the priests and the prophets,
God of Mary and Joseph,
God of the apostles and the martyrs,
God of our mothers and our fathers,
God of our children to all generations.
And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.
By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection
you gave birth to your Church,
delivered us from slavery to sin and death,
and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit.
On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread,
gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:
"Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me."
When the supper was over he took the cup,
gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said:
"Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,
poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,
we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving
as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us,
as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here,
and on these gifts of bread and wine.
Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ,
that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood.
Renew our communion with all your saints,
especially those whom we name before you—in our hearts.
You are invited to speak the name of someone who has gone on to glory.
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
strengthen us to run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
looking to Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith.
By your Spirit make us one with Christ,
one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world,
until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet.
Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,
all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
Hymns to be sung during Communion
Hymn 357 Just As I Am Without One Plea
1. Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2. Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3. Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
5. Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
6. Just as I am, thy love unknown
hath broken every barrier down;
now, to be thine, yea thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
WORDS: Charlotte Elliot, 1835 MUSIC: William B. Bradbury, 1849
*HYMN 462 ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus+
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise,
and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to trust his cleansing blood;
and in simple faith to plunge me
neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
just from Jesus simply taking
life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
4. I'm so glad I learned to trust thee,
precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
and I know that thou art with me,
wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
WORDS: Louisa M. R. Stead, 1882 MUSIC: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882
HYMN 472 Near to the Heart of God
1. There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God;
a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.
2. There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God;
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.
3. There is place a place of full release,
near to the heart of God;
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.
HYMN 419 I am Thine, O Lord
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
And it told thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in thine.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
That before thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1875 MUSIC: William H. Doane, 1875
HYMN 420 Breathe On Me, Breath Of God
1. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what thou dost love,
and do what thou wouldst do.
2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with thee I will one will,
to do and to endure.
3. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly thine,
till all this earthly part of me
glows with thy fire divine.
4. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with thee the perfect life
of thine eternity.
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 731 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken+
1. Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
God, whose word cannot be broken,
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
2. See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage?
Grace which like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
3. Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near!
Thus deriving from our banner
light by night and shade by day,
safe we feed upon the manna
which God gives us when we pray.
4. Blest inhabitants of Zion,
washed in our Redeemer's blood;
Jesus, whom our souls rely on,
makes us monarchs, priests to God.
Us, by his great love, he raises,
rulers over self to reign,
and as priests his solemn praises
we for thankful offering bring.
WORDS: John Newton, 1779 MUSIC: Croatan Folk song; arr. by Franz Joseph Hayden, 1797
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
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We are always happy (and look forward) to have you join us in the sanctuary, but for those who would like to continue to participate from home, we will continue to live stream the services on youtube.com.
To join us on youtube.com simply type Miramar UMC in the search bar and then you should see the service live streamed. If you subscribe to our service through youtube.com you can set up reminders for the day before or 15 minutes before, whatever you like.
Please email your prayer requests for uplifting on Sundays by sending them to miramarpastor@gmail.com. It is best if you send them by Saturday NOON if possible.
Our church prayer meeting is online on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and you may contact Marvia Aitken or Vinessa Edwards for the link.
WAYS to give:
1. Online giving is available through our website
www.MiramarUMC.org. On the home page the ‘Donate’ icon (a hand with a dollar sign above it) is located at the top left corner and on the right under “Contact Us” you will see the same icon along with “Donate Online.” Click on either location for instructions. If you need help call the church office at 954-989-4711. Thanks to all who have signed up for this. The regular tithes and offerings of the church are a great source of blessing.
2. You can also mail a check to Miramar United Methodist Church. If you have your offering envelopes you will see that the address of the church is printed for mailing purposes and your offering can be mailed in this envelope when you apply a stamp. You may also use a regular envelope and address it to: MUMC, 2507 Utopia Drive, Miramar FL 33023. Just put your check inside, mark which funds you would like to support, put a stamp on and let the United States Postal Service do the rest! Or bring it by after the Sunday services, someone will be in the church for one hour after the worship finishes as well as Mon-Thurs 1-5 pm. We trust God will keep us strong.
3. Also, we have the option of giving by text! Use 833-931-1791 to GivePlusText and when you text any amount, by putting that number in the message, you will be prompted to register, then fill out the details of your name, address and means of payment, and the contribution will go in! If you enter an email address you will get an immediate receipt. It is easy! If you have an Apple phone you may also get Vanco’s GivePlusMobile by downloading the app from the App Store. You may also look up YouTube videos to show how all this is done.
Thank you for your prayers! Grace and peace, Pastor David
When you visit our church, you will find:
A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
Preaching and teaching that is centered on the Word of God
Ministries to meet the spiritual and outreach needs of our community
Moving praise and worship
Please call the church office for information on any of these events.
In His Care,
Pastor David Range
Tel: 954-989-4711, Fax: 954-989-4315
Pre-School & After Care available.
Pre-School Directer, Marleni Brant-Pomare,
Tel: 954-981-9269, Fax: 954-989-4315
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
