Pastor: David Range
March 30, 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
March 30, Joint 10:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday service
and Hymn Sing
Fourth Sunday in Lent
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, 1818
*HYMN 88 Maker in Whom We Live+
1. Maker, in whom we live, in whom we are and move,
the glory, power, and praise receive for thy creating love.
Let all the angel throng give thanks to God on high,
while earth repeats the joyful song and echoes to the sky.
2. Incarnate Deity, let all the ransomed race
render in thanks their lives to thee for thy redeeming grace.
The grace to sinners showed ye heavenly choirs proclaim,
and cry, "Salvation to our God, salvation to the Lamb!"
3. Spirit of Holiness, let all thy saints adore
thy sacred energy, and bless thine heart-renewing power.
Not angel tongues can tell thy love's ecstatic height,
the glorious joy unspeakable, the beatific sight.
4. Eternal, Triune God, let all the hosts above,
let all on earth below record and dwell upon thy love.
When heaven and earth are fled before thy glorious face,
sing all the saints thy love hath made thine everlasting praise.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1747 MUSIC: George J. Elvey, 1868
*HYMN 97 For the Fruits of This Creation+
For the fruits of this creation, thanks be to God;
For good gifts to every nation, thanks be to God;
for the plowing , sewing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth’s safekeeping, thanks be to God.
2. In the just reward of labor, God’s will is done;
In the help we give our neighbor, God’s will is done;
In our worldwide task of caring for the hungry and despairing,
In the harvests we are sharing, God’s will is done.
3. For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God;
For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God;
For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us,
Most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God
WORDS: Fred Pratt Green, 1970 MUSIC: Francis Jackson, 1957
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
The joy of the Lord is my strength (Sing once)
1 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
2 If you want joy you must pray for it
If you want joy you must pray for it
If you want joy you must pray for it
The joy of the LORD is my strength!
3 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
4 He heals the broken-hearted and they cry no more
He heals the broken-hearted and they cry no more
He heals the broken-hearted and they cry 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: Our service is followed by a New Member Session. All are welcome to the pastor’s office to explore membership.
TODAY: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Picnic planning committee meets at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: at Noon, fast breaking service of 30 minutes in the sanctuary. Bible study online at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Choir practice 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Food distribution 10:00 a.m., Confirmation class 4 to 5:30.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. with the United Methodist Men meeting after the 11:00 a.m. service. All men are welcome.
Please pray for our Bold Justice Nehemiah Action on April 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in San Isidro RC church in Pompano Beach, please let your network or team leader know if you would like to ride the bus so that we can allocate seats for all those planning to go.
SATURDAY April 12, Easter Egg Hunt at 6:00 p.m. Please see Marvia Aitken for more info, and invite any children you know to come along.
SUNDAY April 13, Easter Cantata at one joint service at 10.00 a.m.
SATURDAY, April 26 the United Women in Faith invite you to their Garage Sale and Flea Market from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with food and drink for sale and many unique items. Space and tables for rent at $25 each. Let us do our best to support the women’s group!
SATURDAY April 26 at 7:00 p.m. & SUNDAY April 27 at 5:00 p.m. Save the Dates! For a presentation of Rhythms of Africa/Music to my ears. Co-sponsored by the City of Miramar at the Miramar Cultural Center. See flyer/contact Allison Feurtado at 954 483 3792 for details.
MONDAY May 26 is our Memorial Day Community picnic from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend or friends. The planning committee is doing a great job getting ready for it and will need the congregation’s help as the time grows closer.
Summer camp week is June 30 to July 5. Please see Pastor David for more information
There are many programs available locally for those needing help. Pastor David has information on a free peer-led support group, a free community mental health group, a youth internship program for high school students, thrive groups that help to manage stress and promote wellness, Project U.P.P. to help youth Understand Potential and Purpose, the Evol project to help you get your GED, and Awesome Dads Awesome Men preparing men to be responsible and engaged dads, and more!
The Mission Offering today is for Residing Hope
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
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”
WOMEN’S HISTORY MOMENT
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:1-10
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 102 Now Thank We All Our God+
1 Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this world rejoices;
who, from our mothers' arms
hath blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 O may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessed peace to cheer us,
and keep us still in grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills,
in this world and the next.
3. All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given;
the Son, and him who reigns,
with them in highest heaven;
the one eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore.
WORDS: Martin Rinkart, 1663; trans. By Catherine Winkworth, 1858 MUSIC: Johann Cruger, 1647; harm. by Felix Mendelssohn, 1840
*HYMN 185 When Morning Gilds the Skies+
1. When morning gilds the skies
my heart awaking cries:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer,
to Jesus I repair:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
2. The night becomes as day
when from the heart we say:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear
when this sweet chant they hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
3. Let all the earth around
ring joyous with the sound:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In heaven's eternal bliss
the loveliest strain is this:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
4. Be this, while life is mine,
my canticle divine:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this th' eternal song
through all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
WORDS: Katholisches Gesangbuch, ca. 1744; sts. 1, 2, 4, trans. By Edward Caswell, 1854; st. 3 by Robert S. Bridges, 1899 MUSIC: Joseph Barnby, 1868
*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
The Mission Offering today is for Residing Hope
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
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.
WORDS: St. 1 Anna B. Warner, 1860; Sts. 2-3 David Rutherford MacGuire MUSIC: William B. Bradbury, 1862
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 Kissing the Unbeautiful Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 419 I Am Thine O Lord+
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 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
