Miramar United Methodist Church
Celebrating 50 years of Ministry!
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World” through Passionate Worship, Radical Hospitality, Intentional
Discipling, Salty Service, & Extravagant Generosity
Order of Worship for March 6, 2011, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services.
Pastor: David Range
As a courtesy to all, Please place cell phones and pagers to silent mode.
*Praise & Worship Please see screen
Prayer
*Hymn 698 God of the Ages
Welcome and Recognition of Visitors
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition, Registration of Attendance, Announcements, *Sharing the Spirit
(Please be seated when the music starts.)
Women’s History Moment
Scripture Matthew 17:1-13
Children’s Time
Baptism
*Hymn 364 Because He Lives
New Members
Reception of Tithes and Offerings and Salty Service cards
Doxology (Hymn 95 “Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow”
(Sunday School for children ages 2-6. The Nursery is available in Room 11, where the service can be viewed and heard by parents with children needing to be settled)
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn 494 Kum Ba Yah
(you are invited to come forward for prayer, dedication or rededication. If you have made a commitment to the Lord or if you would like to become a member of the church please speak with Pastor David for prayer and the next step.)
Pastoral prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Anthem Come, Make a Joyful Noise Choir
Sermon “Come with Me to the Mountain” Pastor David Range
Hymn of Preparation How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Holy Communion starting on page 9 of the hymnbook
*Hymn of Commitment 258 O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair
(You are invited to come forward to pray.)
Benediction and Postlude (please join hands)
Today’s Mission offering is for Good Samaritan Fund
Next Sunday’s is for Apportionments
Attendance for last Sunday was 103
Events this week:
Today: Birthday Recognition Fellowship Breakfast after the 8:30 service
Today: Bible study with Pastor Garnes at 10:00 a.m.
Today: Confirmation Class at 4:00 p.m.
Tonight: Prayer meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Monday: Usher and Greeters meeting 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday City of Miramar elections, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: Finance Committee 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.
Friday: UMW Fish Fry 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: MYF goes to Sierra Norwood Youth Rally. $5.00 entrance fee. Please meet in parking lot at 6:45 p.m.
Next Sunday: Daylight savings time begins
Dates to remember for the future:
Monday March 14 Visiting our neighbors 4:30 p.m.
Monday March 14 Trustees 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday March 15 Bold Justice RALLY for our Network Members at St. Maurice RC church, 2851 Stirling Road, Dania Beach
Wednesday March 16 Fast breaking service with communion at noon
Wednesday March 16 Soup Group/Bread and Broth Bible study starts at
7:00 p.m. with “Mannish Water!”
Saturday March 19 Visiting our neighbors 10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 19 St Patrick’s Day Pot Luck Dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.Sunday March 20 United Methodist Woman lead in worship 8:30 & 11
Sunday March 27 Service of Baptism, Kid’s Birthday Club during service Sunday March 27 New Members Session 7:00 p.m. Thursday April 7 Bold Justice NEHEMIAH ACTION St. Clement’s Roman Catholic church, only 33 days away! St. Clement’s is located at 2975 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311June 13-17 Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 4-9 Summer Camp for youth entering 4th to 12th grades, get those applications and scholarship requests in to pastor!
Finance report for last Sunday
Envelopes and Loose Collection $ 2073.75
Building Fund/Trustees $ 60.00
Roof Repair $ 137.50
Mission $ 189.50
Welcome to all visitors. You are invited to stand during the service and introduce yourself, or to have someone else introduce you. We want to give you one of our welcome packs and therefore encourage you to fill out the card and tear off the badge, write your name on it and wear it so that we can greet you during and after the service. Please note that there is a wheelchair entrance from the back parking lot through the double doors. The church has a wheelchair in the back of the sanctuary for anyone wishing to assist a person coming to a meeting. Rest rooms for the disabled are available in the Preschool wing. LARGE PRINT HYMN -BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS.
St. Patrick’s Day Pot Luck Dinner takes place Saturday March 19, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be games, prizes, songs, dancing the Irish jig, Lots and lots of fun guaranteed! Please sign up for dishes you will bring.
Transportation volunteers needed! Call Johnnie. 305 625-8170/305 299-1308.
This year for Lent we are starting something new! The Soup Group will meet for a Bread and Broth Bible study each week at 7 p.m. The bread will be the rolls we eat but also the Word of God that we will study. The Broth will be different popular soups: March 16 Mannish Water, March 23 Pea Soup, March 30 Pepperpot Soup, April 6 Chicken Soup, April 13 Grouper Head Soup. There will even be something for vegetarians! Everyone is welcome to join in the Soup Group and study for the Word of God.
VBS takes place June 13-17 this year. The theme is “Island Odyssey”. Registration fee is $10 per child and includes a hot lunch. We will need volunteers to teach and work in the kitchen. We also need donations for craft and food items. More information will be forthcoming.
Please remember to dedicate bulletins in honor of or in memory of your loved ones. The sign-up sheet is at the back. Cost only $10.
Pastor: David Range,
Miramar UMC,
2507 Utopia Drive, Miramar, FL 33020
Tel: 954 989 4711,
Fax: 954 989 4315
