Pastor: David Range
August 17, 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
August 17, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty+
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near;
join me in glad adoration!
2. Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigning
bears thee on eagle’s wings, e’er in his keeping maintaining.
God’s care enfolds all, whose true good he upholds.
Hast though not known his sustaining?
3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
who with his love doth befriend thee.
4 Praise to the Lord, who doth nourish thy life and restore thee,
fitting thee well for the tasks that are ever before thee.
Then to thy need God as a mother doth speed,
spreading the wings of grace o’er thee.
5 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him.
Let the amen sound from his people again;
gladly forever adore him.
WORDS: Joachim Neander, 1680; sts. 1, 3, 5 trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 st. 2 by S. Paul Schilling, 1986; st. 4 by Rupert E. Davies, 1983 MUSIC: Erneuerten Gesanbuch, 1665; harm. by William Sterndale Bennett, 1864
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
The Joy of the Lord is my strength (sing twice)
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
The joy of the lord is my strength
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
The joy of the lord is my strength
Great and mighty is the Lord our God (Sing twice)
Great and mighty is the Lord our God
Great and mighty is he,
Great and mighty is the Lord our God
Great and mighty is he,
Lift up your banner, let the anthems ring,
Praises to our King!
Great and mighty is the Lord our God
Great and mighty is he.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine (Sing once)
1 This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
3 All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine
All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine
All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Soon and very soon (Sing once)
1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
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
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck needs unloading about 8:15 a.m.
THURSDAY: Food Distribution at 8:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking ahead:
MONDAY August 25 Finance Committee with the Rev. Ed New at 7:00 p.m. Rev. New is the CEO of the Florida United Methodist Foundation.
TUESDAY August 26 Bold Justice House meeting Kick Off, 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY August 30 will be the church’s 65th Anniversary Service at one joint service at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Brian Brightly will be our preacher.
Upper Room Daily Devotional Guides for September and October are now available on the back table.
Preschool places are available for ages 1 to 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. You or any of your friends with small children are invited to drop by anytime or make an appointment with the director Ms. Marleni by calling 954 981 9269. Also, to have a good look at the wonderful things the preschool does you may look at the website: miramarmethodistpreschool.com/
If you would like to make a contribution to the preschool please see the chair of the preschool board, see Phyllis Abel.
The Mission Offering today is for BOLD Justice
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: Hebrews 11:1-16, 39-40
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 156 I Love to Tell the Story+
1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story, because I know it's true.
it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
2 I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story, it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
3 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
the message of salvation from God's own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
4 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
WORDS: Katherine Hankey, ca. 1868 MUSIC: William G, Fischer, 1869
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 140 Great is Thy Faithfulness+
Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning, new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning, new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning, new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
WORDS: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1923 MUSIC: William M. Runyan, 1923
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 The Hall of Fame or the Hall of Faith Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 368 My Hope Is Built+
1 My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
3 His oath, his covenant, his blood,
support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
4. When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found!
Dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
WORDS: Edward Mote, 1834 MUSIC: William B. Bradbury, 1863
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
