Pastor: David Range
August 24, 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 24, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 160 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart+
1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart;
rejoice, give thanks and sing;
your glorious banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Rejoice, (rejoice), rejoice, (rejoice),
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
2 Your clear hosannas raise,
and alleluias loud;
whilst answering echoes upward float,
like wreaths of incense cloud.
Rejoice, (rejoice), rejoice, (rejoice),
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
3 Yes, on through life's long path,
still chanting as ye go;
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe.
Rejoice, (rejoice), rejoice, (rejoice),
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
4 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest,
the pilgrims find their heavenly home,
Jerusalem the blest.
Rejoice, (rejoice), rejoice, (rejoice),
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
5 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore.
Rejoice, (rejoice), rejoice, (rejoice),
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
WORDS: Edward H. Plumptre, 1865 MUSIC: Arthur H. Messiter, 1889
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
We are marching in the light of God (sing once)
1. We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God!
We are marching, marching, marching,
O we are marching in the light of God.
We are marching, marching, marching,
O we are marching in the light of God.
2. We are living in the love of God,
we are living in the love of God,
we are living in the love of God,
we are living in the love of God!
We are living, living, living,
O we are living in the love of God!
We are living, living, living,
O we are living in the love of God.
3. We are moving in the power of God,
we are moving in the power of God,
we are moving in the power of God,
we are moving in the power of God!
We are moving, moving, moving,
O we are moving in the power of God!
We are moving, moving, moving,
O we are moving in the power of God.
We bring a sacrifice of praise (Sing twice)
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord.
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of thanksgiving;
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of joy.
What a mighty God (Sing twice)
What a mighty God we serve.
What a mighty God we serve.
Angels bow before Him.
Heaven and earth adore Him.
What a mighty God we serve.
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
Give thanks(sing once)
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
And now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us;
and now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us.
Give thanks…
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
MONDAY: Finance Committee with the Rev. Ed New at 7:00 p.m. Rev. New is the CEO of the Florida United Methodist Foundation.
TUESDAY: Bold Justice House meeting Kick Off, Merrill United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY: Pre School Board, 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Funeral service for Izaiah Lilavois at 2:00 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY’s worship is our 65th Anniversary Service at one joint service at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Brian Brightly will be our preacher.
Looking ahead:
TUESDAY, September 2, Staff Parish Relations Committee, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, September 4, first Choir Practice after the summer at 7:00
SUNDAY, September 7 will be the installation of the new District Superintendent, the Rev. Vidalis Lopez. Bishop Tom Berlin will lead the service.
MONDAY, September 8, Trustees meet at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, September 9, Nominations Committee, 7:30 p.m.
For those concerned about the immigration issue please see the poster at the end of the bulletin about the Immigration Town Hall at Christ UMC in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, September 20 from 9:30 to noon. We could carpool from our church parking lot leaving about 8:45 a.m.
Upper Room Daily Devotional Guides for September and October are now available on the back table.
From time to time the church has a New Member Session. The pastor has a gathering in his office after the service which takes about an hour as those who have served longer in the church as members talk about their experiences of finding this church and becoming involved in whatever ways God has led them. Those seeking full membership are invited to share their experiences also and we talk together about the ways that each Christian can deepen their walk with Jesus through a commitment to membership. The once-off New Member Session is not a class but if a time of study or a class is desired the Confirmation Class/New Member Class of ten sessions is offered in the new year and is held every other Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This is especially important to our youth but those seeking God’s direction and want more information are welcome at any age. Whatever direction is preferred there is a time when new members are welcomed “formally” in a church service by making promises and pledging to help support the church in various ways. Many have enjoyed these times of fellowship and learning and if you would like to join one of these Sessions or the Class please speak to Pastor David.
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 Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Residing Hope
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 reading of the gospel of Luke 13:10-17
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 1373 Nothing Between+
1 Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
naught of this world's delusive dream;
I have renounced all sinful pleasure;
Jesus is mine, there's nothing between.
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
so that his blessed face may be seen;
nothing preventing the least of his favor;
keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
2 Nothing between, like worldly pleasure;
habits of life, though harmless they seem,
must not my heart from him ever sever;
He is my all, there's nothing between.
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
so that his blessed face may be seen;
nothing preventing the least of his favor;
keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
3 Nothing between, like pride or station;
self, or friends shall not intervene;
though it may cost me much tribulation,
I am resolved, there's nothing between.
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
so that his blessed face may be seen;
nothing preventing the least of his favor;
keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
4 Nothing between, e'en many hard trials,
though the whole world against me convene;
watching with prayer and much self denial,
I’ll triumph at last, there's nothing between.
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
so that his blessed face may be seen;
nothing preventing the least of his favor;
keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
WORDS: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906 MUSIC: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906; arr. by F. A. Clark
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
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.
WORDS: St. 1 Anna B. Warner, 1860; Sts. 2-3 David Rutherford MacGuire MUSIC: William B. Bradbury, 1862
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 338 Where He Leads Me I will Follow+
1. I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
"Take thy cross and follow, follow me."
Where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow;
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
2. I'll go with him through the garden,
I'll go with him through the garden,
I'll go with him through the garden,
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
Where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow;
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
3 I'll go with him through the judgment,
I'll go with him through the judgment,
I'll go with him through the judgment,
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
Where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow;
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
4. He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
and go with me, with me all the way.
Where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow,
where he leads me I will follow;
I'll go with him, with him all the way.
WORDS: E. W. Blandy, 1890 MUSIC: John S. Norris, 1890
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 Oh, my aching back Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 377 It Is Well with My Soul+
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well, (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul)
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control,
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and hath shed his own blood for my soul.
It is well, (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul)
it is well, it is well with my soul.
3 My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well, (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul)
it is well, it is well with my soul.
4. And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
even so, it is well with my soul.
It is well, (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul)
it is well, it is well with my soul.
WORDS: Horatio G. Spafford, 1873, 1834 MUSIC: Phillip P. Bliss, 1876
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
