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.
Celebrating 55 years of Ministry!
Order of Worship for April 24, 2016 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Pastor: David Range
As a courtesy to all, please place cell phones and pagers to silent mode.
Call to Worship (please stand as you are able)
*Processional Hymn 98 To God Be the Glory
Prayer
*Praise and worship
Welcome and Recognition of Visitors
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition, Registration of Attendance, Announcements, *Sharing the Spirit. Visitors are invited to come to our Welcome Center on the Utopia Drive “front porch” after the service.
(Try to learn the name of someone you don’t know.)
Scripture Revelation 21:1-7
Children’s Time with Grace Okerson
*Hymn (Faith We Sing) The Lily of the Valley
Reception of Tithes and Offerings (electronic giving available at miramarumc.org)
Doxology (Hymn 95) “Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow” (Sunday School for ages 3-11. The Nursery is open in Room 11, for children needing to be settled)
Sharing Joys & Concerns- please allow the ushers to hold the microphone for you
Prayer Hymn 351 Pass Me Not (you are invited to come forward for prayer, dedication or rededication)
Pastoral prayer and Lord’s Prayer (You are invited to come forward for prayer, dedication or rededication. If you have made a commitment to the Lord or if you would like to become a member of the church please speak with Pastor David for prayer and the next step.)
Anthem ‘I’m Standing On The Solid Rock’ Choir
Sermon “Above All—God” Pastor David Range
*Recessional Hymn 467 Trust & Obey
Benediction and Postlude (please join hands)
Today’s Mission offering is for Apportionments
Next Sunday’s is for Good Samaritan Fund
Attendance for last Sunday 159
Events this week:
Today: Bible Study with Pastor Garnes at 10:00 a.m., Men are invited to a brief meeting after each service to practice anthem for Mother’s Day, New Member Session after each service, Youth Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Choir 7:00 p.m.
Friday: Children’s Club 7-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Tutoring in the Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m.
Next Sunday: Worship when we welcome confirmands and new members 8:30 & 11, Birthday Recognition Fellowship Breakfast between services, United Methodist Men meeting at 12:30, Youth Fellowship 6 - 7:30 p.m., Prayer meeting 6:00 p.m.
Looking ahead:
Monday May 2 Trustees 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 4 Bold Justice Follow-up-Action for Senior Housing Improvements at 7:00 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 580 Indian Trace - Weston, FL 33326 (954) 384-9096
Sunday May 8 Mother’s Day, every lady receives a gift!
Sunday May 22 Recognition of Graduates. Please see Donna Simms
Monday May 30 Memorial Day picnic in the field from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 7 Bold Justice Celebration
June 20 to 24 Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
June 27-July 2 Summer Camp in Leesburg/Fruitland Park. See Pastor David
Interested in fostering a child? Please look on the back table for the “South Florida 4Kids” leaflet about classes or call Joan at 954-590-1515.
Finance report for last Sunday
Envelopes and Loose Collection $ 2569.30
Building Fund/Trust $ 48.50
Roof Repair $ 38.00
Mission $ 113.50
Apportionments $ 67.00
Bulletins are given today by Leo & Patricia Samaroo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their wedding; and by Alfred and Jessica Daley in Honor of their wedding anniversary, and by the Abel family, thanking God for Grandma’s 88th birthday!
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 during and after the service. Note that there is a wheelchair entrance from the back parking lot through the double doors. The church has a wheelchair in the back of the sanctuary for anyone wishing to assist a person coming to a meeting. Rest rooms for the disabled are available in the Preschool wing.
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Find out what it takes to become a Firefighter! A free firefighter orientation class will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Multi-Service Complex, 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL. For more information contact Tamara Horne at (954) 602-3157/ landerson@miramarfl.gov.
Prayer concerns: Dorothy thankful for answered prayer & good friends who are worth more than money, Val, Pam, Sonia, Alethea, Joan, Dexter, Andre & Danyel, Dorothy & co-workers to find jobs, BJ & Josie’s family, love & peace & patience, Peaches/Roger/Tavon/Denise/Allison & families, Ina/Keisha & families, Karen & Dennis Frances, Margaret Browne, Rosemarie Nicholas, Melba Smith, Mabel Bizzell, Millicent Gardner, Yvonne Poulos, Beto Dieguez, Walker family mourning, healing for the mentally ill, Grace & Yvonne & family, Debbie as she travels to Colorado, Lorretta & family, Sandy L. family at her passing, Malinda G. & Frances L. with cancer, persecuted Christians/marginalized/oppressed/abused/trafficked/terrorists to experience the love of Christ and salvation, Noah healing, Ken Dillon as he goes for cataract surgery, Wilma Williams healing & God’s will, victims of earthquakes in Ecuador & Japan, Maureen thankful for return & concerned about youth mentally ill, Jessica’s co-worker niece, Beverly & family as they travel, joy for our turnout at Nehemiah Action and the progress made, Spencer’s friends from school in accident, shooters and victims, test takers & teachers proctoring, Judith & Josh, City of Miramar
US Armed Forces: HM3Adam Ramsey, Navy-Afghanistan; Sgt. Jonathan Orejuela, Marines; LaShawn Knight, Army-Afghanistan; A.J. Daley, Army; Andre Minott , Navy
Miramar United Methodist Church
2507 Utopia Dr. Miramar, FL 33023
Tel: 954-989-4711, Fax: 954-989-4315
Email: mirumeth@bellsouth.net,
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Pastor David Range
Music Director Donna Simms
Treasurer Mario Perez
Administrative Assistant Beth Davey
Pre School Director Marleni Brant-Pomare
Custodian Ravindra ‘Robin’ Ramtahal