Pastor: David Range
April 19, 2026
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
April 19, 2026, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*Hymn 307 Christ Is Risen+
Christ is risen! Shout Hosanna!
Celebrate this day of days.
Christ is risen! Hush in wonder;
All creation is amazed.
In the desert all surrounding,
See, a spreading tree has grown.
Healing leaves of grace abounding
Bring a taste of love unknown.
2 Christ is risen! Raise your spirits
From the caverns of despair.
Walk with gladness in the morning.
See what love can do and dare.
Drink the wine of resurrection,
Not a servant, but a friend;
Jesus is our strong companion.
Joy and peace shall never end.
3 Christ is risen! Earth and heaven
Nevermore shall be the same.
Break the bread of new creation
Where the world is still in pain.
Tell its grim, demonic chorus:
"Christ is risen! Get you gone!"
God the First and Last is with us.
Sing Hosanna, everyone!
WORDS: Brian Wren, 1984 MUSIC: Polish carol; arr. by Edith M. G. Reed, 1926; harm. by Austin C. Lovelace, 1964
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart (Sing once)
1 I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
2 I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
3 I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
Closer Than A Brother (Sing twice)
Closer than a brother, my Jesus is to me
He's my dearest friend, He's everything I need
He's my rock, my shield and hiding place
Closer than a brother Jesus is to me.
Lord, I lift you name on high (Sing twice)
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high
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.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: BOLD Justice Nehemiah Action 7:30 p.m. at Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, 33060. You may ride the bus at no cost leaving our parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Please see Team members Roland Abel, Joyce Hemmans, Clover Williams-Dussard, Vinessa Edwards or your network member for details and a red card that will help count the numbers attending.
TUESDAY: Farm Share food truck needs unloading at 7:00 a.m.
TUESDAY: Vacation Bible School planning meeting at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Funeral service for Rose Williams, the daughter of Ina McNeil, who passed away on April 11. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Service will be held at Eric S. George Funeral Home, 6107 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33023 (954) 965-2722. Viewing at 10:00, Service at 11:00 and Burial, at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens North, 3001 N 72nd Ave, Hollywood, FL 33024 954-989-1550 Repast following burial at Eric George Event Center
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Food Distribution at 8:00 a.m., Choir 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Yard Sale and Flea Market hosted by the United Women in Faith, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please see flyer for more information.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking ahead
May 9 is the Jamaica 5K Reggae Run at Miramar Regional Park, please see the flyer and talk to Allison Feurtado at 954-483-3792 for more info.
See Patrick Brown’s Indecent Proposal, Saturday May 9 at Everglades High School. Please see Allison Feurtado for tickets to this show or the next night in Coral Springs. See flyer for more information.
MONDAY May 25: Memorial Day Community Picnic, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please see flyer for details.
The Preschool can now offer a Step Up for Students scholarship to those who complete the application process. Please see director Marleni Brant-Pomare or her staff or call 954 981 9269 and let other people know about our excellent preschool and the many opportunities that it provides for an early boost to a child’s life. New banners are up on three sides of the playground for those who need the phone number and we thank those who provided other new banners that remind all who come by that “God loves you!”
Vacation Bible School takes place June 8-12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summer Camp July 6 to 11. Please see Pastor David, Marvia Aitken or Judy Minott for more details. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 30.
Thank You! to everyone who helped and contributed in any way to the Egg Hunt. The children had a great time. Thank you.
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
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”
Please stand for the gospel of Luke 24:13-35
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN 312 Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise+
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
To his throne above the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends his native heaven. Alleluia!
2. There the glorious triumph waits, Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
Christ hath conquered death and sin, Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
3. See! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia!
Yet he loves the earth he leaves. Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne, Alleluia!
still he calls the world his own. Alleluia!
4 See! He lifts his hands above, Alleluia!
See! He shows the prints of love, Alleluia!
Hark! His gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on his church below, Alleluia!
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1739 MUSIC: Robert Williams, 1817
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Please pass the offering bags along each row at the direction of the ushers. See below for other, very convenient ways to give.
WAYS TO GIVE
1. Click the ‘Donate’ icon on http://www.miramarumc.org
And follow the prompts
2. Text 833-931-1791. And follow the prompts
3. You may also donate with cash or check to MUMC
4. Donate by using Zelle to mirumeth@gmail.com
5. Use our QR code
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
Sunday School children go out to their classes
Jesus Loves Me This I Know
1 Jesus loves me! this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
2 Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me."
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
3 Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way,
wanting as a friend to give, light and love to all who live.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 650 Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove+
1. Give me the faith which can remove
and sink the mountain to a plain;
give me the childlike praying love,
which longs to build thy house again;
thy love, let it my heart o'er-power,
and all my simple soul devour.
2. I would the precious time redeem,
and longer live for this alone,
to spend and to be spent for them
who have not yet my Savior known;
fully on these my mission prove,
and only breathe, to breathe thy love.
3. My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord,
into thy blessed hands receive;
and let me live to preach thy word,
and let me to thy glory live;
my every sacred moment spend
in publishing the sinner's Friend.
4. Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart
with boundless charity divine,
so shall I all my strength exert,
and love them with a zeal like thine,
and lead them to thy open side,
the sheep for whom the Shepherd died.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1749, MUSIC: Henry Carey, ca. 1732; harm. from The English Hymnal, 1906
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.
SERMON Meeting Jesus along the way to justice Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life+
1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of race and clan,
above the noise of selfish strife,
we hear your voice, O Son of Man.
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
on shadowed thresholds fraught with fears,
from paths where hide the lures of greed,
we catch the vision of your tears.
3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
from woman’s grief, man’s burdened toil,
from famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
your heart has never known recoil.
4 The cup of water given for you
still holds the freshness of your grace;
yet long these multitudes to view
the sweet compassion of your face.
5 O Master, from the mountainside,
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide;
O tread the city's streets again;
6 Till all the world shall learn your love,
and follow where your feet have trod;
till glorious from your heaven above
shall come the city of our God.
WORDS: Frank Mason North, 1903 MUSIC: William Gardiner’s Sacred Melodies
BENEDICTION
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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
