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 Fourth Sunday in Advent,
December 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m. Joint Service & Cantata
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 249 There’s a Song in the Air
Welcome and Recognition of Visitors
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition, Registration of Attendance, Announcements, *Sharing the Spirit
(Please be seated when the music starts.)
Scripture Matthew 1:18-25
Children’s Time
*Hymn 198 My Soul Gives Glory to My God
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 197 Ye Who Claim
(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
Cantata “2000 Decembers Ago” Choir
created by Joel Lindsey, arranged and orchestrated by Russell Mauldin
Rejoice,
Two Thousand Decembers Ago,
There’s Something Going on in Bethlehem,
See How Bright He Shines,
Give Me This Night,
His Kingdom Will Not End,
Adore Him,
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne,
Two Thousand Decembers Ago (Finale)
Benediction and Postlude (please join hands)
Today’s Mission offering is for Women in Distress
Next Sunday’s is for Apportionments
Attendance for last Sunday was 121, Concert was 144
Events this week:
Today: Bible study with Pastor Garnes 10:00 a.m.
Tonight: Prayer meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Choir Practice 7:30pm
Friday: Christmas Eve service 7:30 p.m.
Next Sunday:
Dates to remember for the future:
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 (including concert) $ 2608.95
Building Fund/Trustees $ 57.50
Roof Repair $ 39.50
Mission $ 103.00
Bulletins are given today by Marvia Aitken in thanks to God for her beautiful daughter Sophia, and for 8 years of blessing
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.
Here's a gift idea for the youth in your life! If they are thinking of going to summer camp next year our group would be hoping to go July 4-9 and early in the new year we need to send in our registrations and scholarship forms. Why not give them the gift of the registration fee of $75 or even sponsor an additional amount to help them pay for the total camp fee of $380? See Pastor David or Fay Harley for how you can do this.
The president of MUMW Val Christie, is inviting as many members as possible to a meeting in the library immediately following the service today. There are issues to be addressed prior to the January 3rd meeting of Admin Council.
Please consider making an investment in BOLD Justice through the Mission Wreath.
We need volunteers to read a scripture at the Lessons and Carols service on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. If you can do so please talk to Donna Simms for your reading.
Pastor David will resume the Alpha Course on Wednesday, January 12 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: 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
