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Miramar United Methodist Church
Pastor David Range
Order of Worship for April 20, 2008 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services
As a courtesy to all, Please place cell phones and pagers to silent mode.
Please stand as you are able for items marked with asterisk*
Call to worship
*Praise and Worship Pg 23, Praise & Worship Songbook
Prayer
*Hymn 591 Rescue the Perishing Fanny J. Crosby & William Doane, 1869
Welcome and Recognition of Visitors
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition, Registration of Attendance, Announcements, *Sharing the Spirit
(Please be seated when the music starts.)
Scripture John 14: 1-14
Children’s Time-“Christian Flag and Pledge of Allegience”
I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag,
and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands.
One Savior, crucified, risen and coming again,
with life and liberty for all who believe.
Joshua chorus
Hymn Solo by Leyhanna v.1only Tell Me the Story of Jesus
(Verses 2 & 3 in insert) Fanny J. Crosby & John Sweney, 1880
Reception of Tithes and Offerings
All the Way My Savior Leads Me Fanny J. Crosby & Robert Lowry, 1875 (remain seated to sing from insert while offering is being taken)
Doxology
Time of sharing joys & concerns
Prayer Hymn 351 Pass Me Not Fanny J. Crosby & William Doane, 1868
(you are invited to come forward for prayer, dedication or rededication)
Pastoral prayer and Lord’s Prayer
“EYES OF FAITH”
A Celebration of the life and Hymns of Fanny J. Crosby
Created by Tony Wood, John Lemonis & Russell Mauldin
Arranged and Orchestrated by Russell Mauldin
Eyes of Faith Tony Woods & John Lemonis
Praise Him! Praise Him Fanny J. Crosby & Chester Allen, 1869
Redeemed Fanny J. Crosby & William Kirkpatrick, 1882
I am Thine O Lord Fanny J. Crosby & William Doane, 1875
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross Fanny J. Crosby & William Doane, 1869
Close to Thee 407 Fanny J. Crosby & Silas J. Vail, 1874
Blessed Assurance Fanny J. Crosby & Phoebe Knapp, 1873
To God Be the Glory 98 Fanny J. Crosby & William Doane, 1875
*Hymn of Commitment Jesus is Calling (see insert) Fanny J. Crosby & Stebbins, 1883 (You are invited to come forward to pray.)
Benediction and Postlude (please join hands)
Today’s Mission offering is for Community Christian Counseling
Next Sunday’s is for Apportionments
Attendance last Sunday was 130
This week:
Today: Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
Today: Blood Drive 9:30-1:30
This afternoon: Confirmation class 4:00 p.m.
Tonight: Prayer meeting 6:00 p.m.
Monday: Nurture & Worship meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m., Troublesome passages of the Bible
Thursday: Choir 7:30 p.m.
Friday: Youth Fellowship 7:00 p.m., United Methodist Men 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: Gospel Explosion 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets now!
Dates to remember for the future:
Sunday April 27, New Members Session, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday May 3, Sale of Meals for Celebrate Jesus 2 pm
Sunday May 4, Confirmation Service
Saturday May 10 Mother's Day Flower Sale
Monday May 26 Memorial Day Picnic
June 9 to 13 Vacation Bible School 9 am to 1 pm
Sunday June 22 Potluck dinner to welcome Celebrate Jesus Team after 11 a.m. service.
Celebrate Jesus Week of Mission June 21-28 with Block Party Saturday June 28
June 30 to July 5 Youth to Summer Camp
Bulletins today are given in honor of Hyacinth Robinson “Grandma’s” 80th birthday!
Finance report for Last Sunday
Envelopes and Loose Collection $2360.66
Building Fund/Trustees $ 114.50
Roof Repair $ 137.00
Mission $ 246.50
Welcome to all visitors. You are invited to stand during the service and introduce yourself, or to have someone else introduce you. We want to give you one of our welcome packs and therefore encourage you to fill out the card and tear off the badge, write your name on it and wear it so that we can greet you as our guest during and after the service. Please note that there is a wheelchair entrance from the back parking lot through the double doors. Also the church has a wheelchair located in the back of the sanctuary for anyone who wishes to assist a person coming to a meeting. Rest rooms for the disabled are available in the Preschool wing. LARGE PRINT HYMNBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS.
Tickets are now available for the Gospel Explosion by our Miramar UMC Youth Fellowship. On Saturday April 26 at 7:00 p.m. they will be presenting "Experiencing His Presence" through music, drama and dance in our sanctuary. Tickets $5
If you have taken pictures of any church events, please give them to Donna or the Pastor. We’ll copy them and give them right back. They will be used as a collage for the directory.
Graduating from high school or college? Please call Donna.
Please remember:
If you would like to be a part of a new Prayer Chain please speak to “Grandma” Hyacinth Robinson or the Pastor and fill out the insert giving your information. You would have to be committed to having one phone number put on a list for the chain, being willing to receive one call, make one call to the next answering person, then praying whatever time of day.
All are invited to read the two articles on the bulletin board about the BOLD Justice Nehemiah Action held Feb. 21!
Summer Reading Programs will be starting June 8 for 4 year olds to 12th graders. Please see the back table for leaflet.
MUMPS invites eligible parents to take advantage of the Free Education for 4 year olds (VPK) program. Obtain your certificate of eligibility today and reserve your child’s spot. (Only 18 spaces available)
Enroll your child in our Summer Program today. They will participate in fun-filled field trips to the Miami Seaquarium, Flamingo Gardens, Butterfly World. Other activities include Bounce Houses and Snow cones, Bowling, Clown Shows and much more. For further information contact the director at 954 981-9269
US Armed Forces: LCPL Jonathan Orejuela; Capt. Jeffry Moffit; Army--Lawanda Thomas (Iraq), Damien Frances (Iraq), Glendia Williams, Marvin Nells; Chad Chong(Iraq)
