Pastor: David Range
March 15, 2026
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 March 15, 2026
Third Sunday in Lent
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*Hymn 73 O Worship the King+
1 O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God's power and God's love;
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
2 O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space,
whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power hath founded of old;
hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4 Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
WORDS: Robert Grant, 1833 MUSIC: Attr. to Johann Michael Haydn; arr. by William Gardiner, 1815
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
The joy of the Lord is my strength(Sing once)
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more
The joy of the lord is my strength
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
He gives me living water and I thirst no more
The joy of the lord is my strength
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart (Sing once)
1 I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
2 I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
3 I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart to stay!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
4 For there is therefore now no condemnation, down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart!
For there is therefore now no condemnation, down in my heart,
down in my heart to stay.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!
Bless the name of Jesus (Sing twice)
Bless the name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus
Sing unto the King of Israel
Bless the name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus
Sing unto the King of Israel
And I sing glory, glory
Glory to His name forever
Glory, glory
Glory to His name
More precious than silver(Sing twice)
Lord, you are more precious than silver.
Lord, you are more costly than gold.
Lord, you are more beautiful than diamonds,
And nothing I desire compares with you.
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
TODAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m
MONDAY: Staff Parish Relations Committee 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Fast-breaking service at 12 Noon. All are invited to come to the sanctuary for a service of Holy Communion after a fast of your choice.
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Choir practice 7:00 p.m. United Women of Faith at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club 7-8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Confirmation Class 4 - 5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking ahead
MONDAY March 23 Finance Committee at 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, March 24 Rally, at 7:30 p.m. at Plantation SDA, 400 NW 118 Ave. Plantation FL 33325
SUNDAY March 29: Easter Cantata, one joint service at 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY April 2: Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY April 3: Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.
The Easter Egg Hunt will be coming up on Saturday, April 4. Marvia Aitken is looking for donations of money tg so she can buy things to help the children have a good time. If you can help please see her.
SUNDAY April 5: Easter Sunday services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, April 10, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica will be performing at the Miramar Cultural Center. Please see flyer for ticket details
MONDAY, April 20 Nehemiah Action 7:30 p.m. at Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, 33060
May 9 is the Jamaica 5K Reggae Run at Miramar Regional Park, please see the flyer and talk to Allison Feurtado at 954-483-3792 for more info.
See Patrick Brown’s Indecent Proposal, Saturday May 9 at Everglades High School. Please see Allison Feurtado for tickets to this show or the next night in Coral Springs. See flyer for more information.
Summer Camp July 6 to 11. Please see Pastor David, Marvia Aitken or Judy Minott for more details.
The Mission Offering today is for BOLD Justice
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
WOMEN’S HISTORY MOMENT
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 gospel according to John 9:1-41
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN 337 Only Trust Him+
1. Come, every soul by sin oppressed,
there's mercy with the Lord;
and he will surely give you rest,
by trusting in his Word.
Only trust him, only trust him,
only trust him now.
He will save you, he will save you,
he will save you now.
2. For Jesus shed his precious blood
rich blessings to bestow;
plunge now into the crimson flood
that washes bright as snow.
Only trust him, only trust him,
only trust him now.
He will save you, he will save you,
he will save you now.
3. Yes, Jesus is the truth the way
that leads you into rest;
believe in him without delay,
and you are fully blest.
Only trust him, only trust him,
only trust him now.
He will save you, he will save you,
he will save you now.
4. Come then and join this holy band,
and on to glory go,
to dwell in that celestial land
where joys immortal flow.
Only trust him, only trust him,
only trust him now.
He will save you, he will save you,
he will save you now.
WORDS: John H. Stockton, 1874 MUSIC: John H. Stockton, 1869
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Please pass the offering bags along each row at the direction of the ushers. See below for other, very convenient ways to give.
WAYS TO GIVE
1. Click the ‘Donate’ icon on http://www.miramarumc.org
And follow the prompts
2. Text 833-931-1791. And follow the prompts
3. You may also donate with cash or check to MUMC
4. Donate by using Zelle to mirumeth@gmail.com
5. Use our QR code
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.
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 397 I Need Thee Every Hour+
1. I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like thine can peace afford.
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
2. I need Thee every hour; stay thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power when thou art nigh.
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
3. I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
4. I need Thee every hour; teach me thy will;
And thy rich promises in me fulfill.
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee
5. I need thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son.
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
WORDS: Annie S. Hawks, 1872 MUSIC: Robert Lowry, 1873
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 Why or why not? Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 419 I Am Thine O Lord+
1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
And it told thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in thine.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
That before thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1875 MUSIC: William H. Doane, 1875
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
