Miramar United Methodist Church
Celebrating 50 years of Ministry!
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World” through Passionate Worship, Radical Hospitality, Intentional
Discipling, Salty Service, & Extravagant Generosity
Order of Worship for Third Sunday in Advent,
December 12, 2010 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Pastor: David Range
As a courtesy to all, Please place cell phones and pagers to silent mode.
Lighting of the Advent Candle Please see projector screen
*Praise & Worship Please see projector screen
Prayer
*Hymn 203 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Welcome and Recognition of Visitors
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition, Registration of Attendance, Announcements, *Sharing the Spirit
(Please be seated when the music starts.)
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 Please follow on projector screen
Children’s Time
*Hymn 250 Once in Royal David’s City
Reception of Tithes and Offerings and Salty Service cards
Doxology (Hymn 95 “Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow”
Sunday School for those aged 3 to 12. The nursery is available in Room 11, where the service can be viewed and heard by parents with children needing to be settled.
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn 242 Love Came Down at Christmas
(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.)
Pastoral prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Anthem “Halleluiah Song” Choir
Gospel Lesson Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon “There will be singing” Pastor David Range
*Hymn of Commitment 236 While Shepherds Watched
(You are invited to come forward to pray.)
Benediction and Postlude (please join hands)
Today’s Mission offering is for Apportionments
Next Sunday’s is for Women in Distress
Attendance for last Sunday was 144
Events this week:
Today: Book Fair sponsored by the Pre School--a great place to look for Christmas presents for the child in your life, or to buy from teachers’ wish list
Today: Bible study with Pastor Garnes 10:00 a.m.
Tonight: Home Grown Christmas Concert 6:00 p.m. No prayer meeting.
Monday: Trustees 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Choir Practice 7:30pm
Wednesday: ALPHA course, Pastor’s study 7:00p.m.
Thursday: UMW Christmas Party at the Asian Cuisine Restaurant, NE corner of Pembroke & Flamingo
Friday: Pre School Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent-- Joint Service at 10 a.m. for the Choir’s Christmas Cantata, Kid’s Birthday Club after the service for all children, those especially to be honored are those born in the month’s of October, November, and December.
Dates to remember for the future:
Friday Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.
Friday Dec. 31 Watch night Service 10:30 p.m.
Monday January 3 Admin Council 7:30 p.m.
Saturday January 15 District Leadership training, Hollywood Hills UMC
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Saturday January 22 BOLD Justice One On One training, Plantation UMC 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Finance report for last Sunday
Envelopes and Loose Collection $3214.75
Building Fund/Trustees $ 155.50
Roof Repair $ 165.50
Mission $ 143.50
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 during and after the service. Please 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. LARGE PRINT HYMN -BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS.
If you know any person currently undergoing chemotherapy there is a cleaning service that provides free housecleaning once per month while they are in treatment. All they have to do is sign up and have their doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. “Cleaning for a Reason” will have a participating maid service in their zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these persons. Be a blessing to someone and pass this info along: http://www.cleaningforareason.org.
Please consider ordering a poinsettia and making an investment in BOLD Justice through the Mission Wreath.
Remember the UMW Christmas dinner is Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Asian Cuisine Restaurant located at the Northeast corner of Pembroke and Flamingo Road. Please call Val (954.394.0694) or Jeannie (954 558 8940) by Monday, December 13 so reservations can be made.
The Book Fair is open for Church members today. These books are ideal for Christmas gifts! Even if you do not know a child to give a book to you are encouraged to buy one for the pre school by looking at the "teacher's wish list" and donating one or more books for use in the classroom.
Pastor David continues the Alpha Course on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. created for those who would like to explore the meaning of the Christian faith. Especially good for adults thinking of joining the church but it is open to everyone. The Alpha, held all over the world, covers these topics: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? How Can I Resist Evil? Why and How Should We Tell Others? Does God Heal Today? What About the Church? How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Please remember you can dedicate bulletins to the memory or honor of a loved one for a minimum contribution of only $10.
Pastor: David Range,
Miramar UMC,
2507 Utopia Drive,
Miramar, FL 33020
Tel: 954 989 471, Fax: 954 989 4315
