Pastor: David Range
November 16, 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
November 16, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*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
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so (Sing twice)
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
I’m redeemed, I’m redeemed, praise the Lord!
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever (Sing once)
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever I will sing, I will sing
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord
With my mouth…I will make known
Thy faithfulness…Thy faithfulness
With my mouth…I will make known
Thy faithfulness to all generations
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever I will sing, I will sing
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord
This little light of mine (Sing once)
1 This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
3 All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
All through the night, I'm goin’a let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Afro-American spiritual adapt. by William Farley Smith, 1987
This is the day that the Lord has made (Sing twice)
This is the day, this is the day
That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made
We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made
We bow down (Sing twice)
You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life
Lord of the land and the sea
You were Lord of the heavens before there was time
And Lord of all lords You will be
We bow down and we worship you, Lord
We bow down and we worship you, Lord
We bow down and we worship you, Lord
Lord of all lords You will be
You are King of creation and Lord of my life
King of the land and the sea
You were King of the heavens before there was time
And King of all kings you will be
We bow down and we crown you the King
We bow down and we crown you the King
We bow down and we crown you the King
King of all kings You will be
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 services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck needs unloading about 7:00 a.m.
TUESDAY: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Preschool Parent Workshop presented by Florida International University Faculty of Arts, Sciences & Education. Please see flyer at the end of the bulletin for more information.
TUESDAY: BOLD Justice Research Kick Off at 7:00 p.m. (not 7:30!) at St John UMC at 1520 NW 5th Street in Ft Lauderdale. Those seeking transport should meet in our parking lot at 6:15 to leave for the meeting. If you would like a seat please talk to one of the leaders.
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom with Pastor David at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Food distribution 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY: United Women in Faith meeting at 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Turkey Give Away starting at 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY: Decorating the sanctuary for Harvest Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. Please bring items or ask the men’s group to help you with large donations.
NEXT SUNDAY: Harvest Thanksgiving at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. Children are encouraged to bring food to process with to lay at the communion rail during the singing of the first hymns. A sale of fresh produce and baked goods will happen in the fellowship hall after the service.
Looking Ahead:
THURSDAY, November 27 is Thanksgiving Day and we will be cooperating with Branches ministry to provide 400 meals that day, many of them to be transported by Vitas hospice staff to families who are going through a difficult period in their lives. Please see Allison Feurtado if you would like to volunteer.
SUNDAY November 30 is the fifth Sunday of the month so we will have One Joint Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a New Member Session for about an hour in the Pastor’s office. All are welcome to explore what it means to take a step towards deepening your relationship with the church.
Christmas Concert sponsored by the Men’s Group on Sunday, December 7 starting at 5:00 p.m. If you have items you would like to offer please see Roland Abel or Willard Kennedy. The money we take in on this night will be tripled. If we make $1,000 two other contributors will add a total of $2,000 more to the Hurricane Melissa Fund.
Please consider this response to the loss caused by Hurricane Melissa from the Florida Annual Conference of the UMC:
Give and support recovery efforts through the by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) designating gifts to Advance #982450. Or in your regular giving to the church please mark the amount you would like the church to send to this fund.
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
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 of Luke 21:25-28
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 181 Ye Servants of God+
1. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim,
and publish abroad his wonderful name;
the name all-victorious of Jesus extol,
his kingdom is glorious and rules over all.
2. God ruleth on high, almighty to save,
and still he is nigh, his presence we have;
the great congregation his triumph shall sing,
ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King.
3. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!"
Let all cry aloud and honor the Son;
the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim,
fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb.
4. Then let us adore and give him his right,
all glory and power, all wisdom and might;
all honor and blessing with angels above,
and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1744, MUSIC: Attr. to William Croft, 1708
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
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 138 The King of Love My Shepherd Is+
1. The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine forever.
2. Where streams of living water flow,
my ransomed soul he leadeth;
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.
3. Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me;
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home, rejoicing, brought me.
4. In death's dark vale I fear no ill,
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
5. Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and oh, what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
6. And so through all the length of days,
thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house forever.
WORDS: Henry W. Baker, 1868 MUSIC: Irish Melody; harm, from The English Hymnal, 1906
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.
SPECIAL MUSIC
SERMON Life is difficult. God is merciful. Heaven is sure. Don’t panic. Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 361 Rock of Ages+
1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.
2. Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's commands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3. Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.
4. While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.
WORDS: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776 MUSIC: Thomas Hastings, 1830
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
