Pastor: David Range
July 20, 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
July 20, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 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
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
How Great is Our God (Sing twice)
How Great is our God, how great is His name.
How great is His love forever the same.
He rolled back the waters of the mighty Red Sea,
He said, “I’ll never leave you, put your trust in Me.”
I will enter his gates with thanksgiving (Sing once)
I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter his courts with praise
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice for he has made me glad
He has made me glad, he has made me glad
I will rejoice for he has made me glad
He has made me glad, he has made me glad
I will rejoice for he has made me glad
Alle, Alle, Alle (Sing once)
Alle, Alle, Alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia, alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alleluia
1 I AM the “Rock of ages cleft for me;”
I AM the “Let me hide myself in thee”
I AM the “Rock of ages cleft for me”
Alleluia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia, alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alleluia
2 I am the Bread of Life, feed on me;
I am the One True Vine, grow in me;
I am the Bread of Life, feed on me;
Alleluia.
Alle, Alle, Alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia, alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alleluia
3 I am the Resurrection, live in me;
I am the Way, The Truth, Follow me
I am the Resurrection, live in me;
Alleluia
Alle, Alle, Alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia, alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alle, alle, alle, lu-ia
Alleluia
Blessed be the name of the Lord (Sing once)
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be the name of the Lord Most High!
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be the name of the Lord Most High!
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
Glory to the name of the Lord,
Glory to the name of the Lord,
Glory to the name of the Lord Most High!
Glory to the name of the Lord,
Glory to the name of the Lord,
Glory to the name of the Lord Most High!
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
Holy is the name of the Lord,
Holy is the name of the Lord,
Holy is the name of the Lord Most High!
Holy is the name of the Lord,
Holy is the name of the Lord,
Holy is the name of the Lord Most High!
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower,
The righteous run into it, and they are saved.
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
SATURDAY: Fun, Food, Back 2 School event hosted by the food distribution volunteers from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come for games and school supplies and food. Please see flyer for more information.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
If you would like to make a contribution to the preschool please see Phyllis Abel.
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
The only gift that is too small is the one that is never made at all.
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: Lamentations 3:19-25
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam+
1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for him each day,
In every way try to please him,
At home, at school, at play.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
2 Jesus wants me to be loving
And kind to all I see,
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
3 I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin;
Ever reflecting his goodness,
And always shine for him.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
4. I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus,
I can if I but try,
Serving him moment by moment,
Then live with him on high.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
WORDS: Nellie Talbot, c1900 MUSIC: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
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 351 Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior+
1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, hear my humble cry,
While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
2 Let me at thy throne of mercy find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition, help my unbelief.
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
3 Trusting only in thy merit, would I seek thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by thy grace.
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, more than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heaven but Thee?
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
WORDS: Fanny Crosbie, 1868 MUSIC: William H. Doane, 1870
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 Vinessa Edwards
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 363 And Can It Be+
And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior's blood!
Died He for me? who caused His pain!
For me? who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?
2. 'Tis mystery all: th'Immortal dies!
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
'Tis mercy all! let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
3. He left His Father's throne above,
So free, so infinite His grace!
Emptied Himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free;
for O my God, it found out me!
'Tis mercy all, immense and free;
for O my God, it found out me!
4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth and followed Thee.
5. No condemnation now I dread,
Jesus, and all in Him is mine;
alive in Him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1739, MUSIC: Thomas Campbell, 1835
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
A Prayer for the Nation from Bishop Tom Berlin
Our hearts are burdened by the violence unfolding before us.
As bombs fall in Iran and fear rises, we cry out to You.
We pray for the people of Iran who have no influence or say in the actions of their government but this morning, live in fear.
We remember the people of Israel, who over and over have been wounded by war and are weary of conflict.
We pray for those in the United States who fear repercussions and know the cost of conflict.
Bring protection to the innocent,
Peace to those who live in fear,
And justice rooted in compassion.
We lift before You the men and women serving in the U.S. military,
Those who walk into danger in the name of duty.
Guard their lives, steady their spirits,
And bring them home in peace.
In this critical moment, we lift before You the leaders of the world—
Presidents, prime ministers, Ayatollah, imams, generals, diplomats, and all who hold power and influence.
Surround them with wise counselors.
Speak to them by the power of your Holy Spirit.
Quiet every voice that speaks out of pride, fear, vengeance, or greed.
Enable them to work to end conflict before it spirals into further harm.
Open their ears to hear the cries of the innocent,
And their hearts to the cost of war.
May they choose the narrow path of peace
Over the wide road of destruction.
Give them the courage to pause before violence,
The imagination to seek alternatives.
We pray especially for the leaders of the United States, Iran, Israel,
And every nation drawn into this spiral of conflict.
Let no decision be made in haste or hatred.
Let no life be treated as expendable.
Lord, enable us to one day beat swords into plowshares,
And stir a holy unrest in every leader who dares to believe
That peace is not weakness but wisdom.
We, Your people, commit ourselves to prayer, to accountability, to vigilance, and to the hard work of peace. Help us not to fall into despair or continued division.
Guard our minds and mouths from hateful speech—online, in our communities, and in our hearts.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Rule in every heart.
Reign in every place.
And lead Your world in the ways of justice and peace.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.__________________________________________________________________________________
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
