Pastor: David Range
February 16, 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
February 16, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 124
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side
—let Israel now say—
if it had not been the Lord who was on our side,
when foes rose up against us,
then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
then the raging waters would have gone over us.
Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us
as prey to their teeth!
We have escaped as a bird
from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken, and we have escaped!
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*HYMN 126 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above+
1. Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled
and every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory.
2. The Lord is never far away,
but through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing.
As with a mother's tender hand,
God gently leads the chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.
3. Thus, all my toilsome way along,
I sing aloud thy praises,
that earth may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart,
both soul and body bear your part:
To God all praise and glory.
4. Let all who name Christ's holy name
give God all praise and glory;
let all who own his power proclaim
aloud the wondrous story!
Cast each false idol from its throne,
for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone:
To God all praise and glory.
WORDS: Johann J. Schutz, 1675; trans. By Frances E. Cox MUSIC: Bohemian Brethren’s Kirchengesange, 1566; harm. By Maurice F. Bell, 1906
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (Sing once)
1. I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back; no turning back.
2. The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.
3. Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back; no turning back.
4. Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back; no turning back.
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;
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;
Great and mighty is the Lord our God
Great and mighty is he.
We bow down (Sing once)
You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life
Lord of the land and the sea
You were Lord of the heavens before there was time
And Lord of all lords You will be
We bow down and we worship You Lord
We bow down and we worship You Lord
We bow down and we worship You Lord
Lord of all lords You will be
You are King of creation and King of my life
King of the land and the sea
You were King of the heavens before there was time
And King of all kings You will be
We bow down and we crown You the King
We bow down and we crown You the King
We bow down and we crown You the King
King of all kings You will be
Thy Word
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way
Still you're there right beside me.
And nothing will I fear, as long as you are near
Please be near me to the end.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visitors, you are invited to stand and introduce yourself or be introduced by a friend
Birthdays and Anniversaries
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: NO Bible Study
THURSDAY: The United Women in Faith will have their meeting all about Heart Awareness. You are invited to join them for discussion on this important topic. Choir at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Food distribution 1:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: The memorial service for Carolyn Bingham who passed on to glory on January 11 will be in our church at 11:00 a.m. Carolyn has asked that we celebrate her life by not wearing black but by wearing red or some other bright color. A visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be served after the service in the fellowship hall. You are invited to leave non perishable food in the baskets supplied by UWF so that the practice of Carolyn may be continued.
SATURDAY: Confirmation class, 4-5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Bold Justice dates to keep in your prayers and on your calendars: Rally on Tuesday March 11 and Nehemiah Action on Monday April 7.
If you are a resident of a city having a local election please be sure to apply for a mail-in ballot or plan to go to your voting location March 11.
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
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 READING: Daniel 6:14-28
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 144 This Is My Father’s World+
1 This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear him pass;
he speaks to me everywhere.
3 This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
WORDS: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901 MUSIC: Trad. English melody; adapt. By Franklin L. Sheppard, 1915
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
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 130 God Will Take Care of You+
1 Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you;
Beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you.
God will take care of you, through every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
2 Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you.
God will take care of you, through every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
3 All you may need he will provide, God will take care of you
Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you
God will take care of you, through every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
4 No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you.
God will take care of you, through every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
WORDS: Civilla D. Martin, 1904 MUSIC: W. Stillman Martin, 1905
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 Christ in the Crisis Joyce Hemmans
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 514 Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus+
1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory his army he shall lead
till every foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict in this his glorious day.
Ye that are brave now serve him against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle, the next, the victor's song.
To those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be;
they with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.
WORDS: George Duffield, Jr., 1858 MUSIC: George J. Webb, 1830
BENEDICTION
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We give God thanks for this opportunity to worship together in-person in our sanctuary as well as online. Wearing your mask is optional as the Covid virus, although still present, is no longer a healthcare emergency. Please continue to get your booster shots as they become available. 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 X.com (formerly Twitter) and 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.
The other way to “gather” in virtual worship is through the X.com (formerly known as Twitter) service available by going to our miramarumc.org website. Pass around the information so that others may join in worship by clicking on the x.com icon on the home page. We will continue our 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services (except when we have a fifth Sunday of the month 10:00 a.m. service.) If you lose the service for a few seconds do not worry it will probably come back, but if it is longer than a few seconds you might try clicking the refresh Error! Filename not specified. button in your browser window.
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
