Miramar United Methodist Church - Bulletins

Pastor: David Range

November 17, 2024

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
November 17, 2024 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services

Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 733 Come, we that love the Lord (Marching to Zion)⁺

1 Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known;
join in a song with sweet accord, join in a song with sweet accord
and thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne.
We’re marching to Zion beautiful, beautiful Zion
We’re marching upward to Zion that beautiful city of God

2 Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God;
but children of the heavenly King, but children of the heavenly King
may speak their joys abroad, may speak their joys abroad.
We’re marching to Zion beautiful, beautiful Zion
We’re marching upward to Zion, that beautiful city of God

3 The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets
Before we reach the heavenly fields, before we reach the heavenly fields
Or walk the golden streets, or walk the golden streets
We’re marching to Zion beautiful, beautiful Zion
We’re marching upward to Zion that beautiful city of God

4 Then let our songs abound and every tear be dry;
We’re marching through Emmanuel’s ground
We’re marching through Emmanuel’s ground
To fairer worlds on high to fairer worlds on high
We’re marching to Zion beautiful, beautiful Zion
We’re marching upward to Zion that beautiful city of God
WORDS: Isaac Watts, 1707; refrain by Robert Lowry, 1867 MUSIC: Robert Lowry, 1867

PRAYER

*PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Old Time Religion
Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion,
Give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me.

It was good for Paul and Silas, it was good for Paul and Silas,
It was good for Paul and Silas, it’s good enough for me.
Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion,
Give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me.

It was good for the Hebrew children, it was good for the Hebrew children,
It was good for the Hebrew children, it’s good enough for me.
Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion,
Give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me.

Makes me love everybody, makes me love everybody
Makes me love everybody, and it’s good enough for me.
Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion,
Give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me.

He’s Got the Whole World
He’s got the whole world in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands
He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands
He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands
He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands
He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got you and me sister in his hands
He’s got you and me sister in his hands
He’s got you and me sister in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got you and me brother in his hands
He’s got you and me brother in his hands
He’s got you and me brother in his hands
He’s got the whole world in his hands

I shall not, I shall not be moved
I shall not be, I shall not be moved; I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

1 The church of God is marching, I shall not be moved
The church of God is marching, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

2 O come and join the army, I shall not be moved
O come and join the army, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

3 King Jesus is our Captain, I shall not be moved
King Jesus is our Captain, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

4 Fighting sin and Satan, I shall not be moved
Fighting sin and Satan, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

5 On my way to heaven, I shall not be moved
On my way to heaven, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

I shall not be, I shall not be moved; I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays and Anniversaries

TODAY: After the 11:00 a.m. service the United Methodist Men will practice for the concert that they are sponsoring on December 8

TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: Farm Share truck unloading at 8:15 a.m.

TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is the Bold Justice Research Kick Off, when we hope a number of our network members will volunteer to work on our research committees in order to find solutions to big problems. The meeting will be at Grace Alone Lutheran Church, 1900 SW 35th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale. Please be at our church parking lot by 6:15 if you would like to go with others.

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study online with pastor David at 7:00 p.m. Please ask him for the zoom link to join.

THURSDAY: Food Distribution 8:00 a.m., United Women in Faith meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the hall, Choir at 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY: Children’s Club 7-8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Youth Group 4-5:30 p.m.

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services for Harvest Thanksgiving. Please get ready any fruit and vegetables you may have to offer for the decoration of the sanctuary and the sale afterwards. Young people should collect food that they can march forward with at the beginning of the service and adults can prepare their special Harvest Thanksgiving offering for all the blessings that we have received.

The Mission Offering today is for BOLD Justice
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments

Looking ahead:

MONDAY November 25 Turkey giveaway, 9:00 a.m. Please line up in cars north of the church on Utopia Drive, and traveling south when the turkeys are given out in front of the Fellowship Hall. First come, first served, until there are no more turkeys.

THURSDAY, November 28 is the day of Thanksgiving when we will be hosting another meal preparation in coordination with Branches and Vitas hospice. Volunteers needed. Please talk to Allison Feurtado or Pastor David

The Christmas Concert that the United Methodist Men sponsor will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. We invite everyone who wants to perform in this home-grown concert to speak to Willard Kennedy or any of the men’s group. We look forward to this fun and holy time.

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: Deuteronomy 26:1-15

CHILDREN’S TIME

*HYMN 310 He Lives⁺

I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever foes may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He's always near.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life's narrow way,
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart

2 In all the world around me I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary, I never will despair.
I know that He is leading through all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing will come at last.

3 Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find;
None other is so loving, so good and kind.

RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Please pass the offering bags along each row at the direction of the ushers. Instructions for giving online, by check or text are in the section after the Order of Service.

The Mission Offering today is for Bold Justice
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments

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

HYMN 191 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 His Eye is on the Sparrow⁺

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

2 “Let not your heart be troubled.” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fears.
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

3 Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him; from care He sets me free:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
WORDS: Civilla D. Martin,1860-1948 MUSIC: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932

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 Harvest Thanksgiving comes more than once a year, part 1 of 2 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,
smith 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 Eames Rankin (1880)

BENEDICTION
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We give God thanks for this opportunity to worship together in-person in our sanctuary as well as online. Wearing your mask is optional as the Covid virus, although still present, is no longer a healthcare emergency. Please continue to get your booster shots as they become available. 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