Pastor: David Range
March 22, 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 22, 2026, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*Hymn 64 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty+
1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in power, in love and purity.
4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
WORDS: Reginald Heber, 1826 MUSIC: John B. Dykes, 1861
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Closer Than A Brother (Sing twice)
Closer than a brother, my Jesus is to me
He's my dearest friend, He's everything I need
He's my rock, my shield and hiding place
Closer than a brother Jesus is to me.
Real, Real, Real, Christ’s So Real To Me (Sing twice)
Real, real, real, Christ’s so real to me
I love Him ‘cause he gives us the victory
Many people doubt him, but I can’t do without him
That is why I love him so
He’s so real to me.
We Have Come Into His House (Sing once)
1. We have come into His house
And gathered in His name to worship Him
We have come into His house
And gathered in His name to worship Him
We have come into His house
And gathered in His name
To worship Christ the Lord
Worship Him Christ the Lord
2. So forget about yourself
And concentrate on Him and worship Him
So forget about yourself
And concentrate on Him and worship Him
So forget about yourself
And concentrate on Him
And worship Christ the Lord
Worship Him Christ the Lord
3. Let us lift up holy hands
And magnify His name and worship Him
Let us lift up holy hands
And magnify His name and worship Him
Let us lift up holy hands
And magnify His name
And worship Christ the Lord
Worship Him Christ the Lord
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: Finance Committee at 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY: The normal 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. (On Wednesday Bishop Tom Berlin has requested all pastors come to a meeting with him.)
TUESDAY: BOLD Justice Rally at 7:30 p.m. at Plantation SDA, 400 NW 118 Ave. Plantation FL 33325
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club 7-8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Youth Group 4 - 5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Easter Cantata, one joint service at 10:00 a.m. with a New Member Session after the service in Pastor David’s office. You are invited to become a full member of this great church if you have not become one so far.
Looking ahead
MONDAY March 30, next Picnic Planning committee at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY March 31, Vacation Bible School planning meeting at 7:30 p.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.
The Preschool can now offer a Step Up for Students scholarship to those who complete the application process. Please see director Marleni Brant-Pomare or her staff or call 954 981 9269 and let other people know about our excellent preschool and the many opportunities that it provides for an early boost to a child’s life.
New banners are up on three sides of the playground for those who need the phone number and we thank those who provided other new banners that remind all who come by that “God loves you!”
Summer Camp July 6 to 11. Please see Pastor David, Marvia Aitken or Judy Minott for more details. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 30.
The Mission Offering today is for Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Residing Hope
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”
SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Please stand for the gospel according to John 11:17-27
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN Dem Bones+
Intro 1
Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones
Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones
Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones,
Hear the word of the Lord.
Verse 1
Toe bone connected to the foot bone
Foot bone connected to the heel bone
Heel bone connected to the ankle bone
Ankle bone connected to the leg bone
Leg bone connected to the knee bone
Knee bone connected to the thigh bone
Thigh bone connected to the hip bone
Hip bone connected to the back bone
Back bone connected to the shoulder bone
Shoulder bone connected to the neck bone
Neck bone connected to the head bone
Hear the word of the Lord.
Chorus
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Now hear the word of the Lord.
Intro 2
Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones
Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones
Dem bones Dem Bones Dem dry bones,
Hear the word of the Lord.
Verse 2
Head bone (dis)connected from the neck bone
Neck bone connected from the shoulder bone
Shoulder bone connected from the back bone
Back bone connected from the hip bone
Hip bone connected from the thigh bone
Thigh bone connected from the knee bone
Knee bone connected from the leg bone
Leg bone connected from the ankle bone
Ankle bone connected from the heel bone
Heel bone connected from the foot bone
Foot bone connected from the toe bone
Hear the word of the Lord.
Chorus
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Hear the word of the Lord.
Finale
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones.
Hear the word of the Lord.
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 404 Every time I feel the Spirit+
Every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
1 Upon the mountain, my Lord spoke,
out his mouth came fire and smoke.
All around me, looks so shine,
ask my Lord if all was mine.
Every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
2 Jordan river, runs right cold,
chills the body, not the soul.
Ain’t but one train on this track,
runs to heaven and right back.
Every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
WORDS: Afro-American spiritual MUSIC: Afro-American spiritual; adapt. and arr. by William Farley Smith, 1968
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 Putting flesh on love Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 672 God Be with You till We Meet Again+
1 God be with you till we meet again;
By his counsels guide, uphold you,
With his sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
neath his wings securely hide you,
daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
3 God be with you till we meet again;
when life’s perils thick confound you,
put his arms unfailing round you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
4 God be with you till we meet again;
keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
smite death’s threatening wave before you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
WORDS: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1880 MUSIC: William G. Tomer, 1880
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
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
