Pastor: David Range
November 9, 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 9, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 66 Praise My Soul the King of heaven+
1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
to the throne thy tribute bring;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore God's praises sing.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
2. Praise the Lord for grace and favor
to all people in distress;
praise God, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious now God's faithfulness.
3 Fatherlike, God tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame God knows;
motherlike, God gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet God's mercy flows.
4 Angels in the heights, adoring,
you behold God face to face;
saints triumphant, now adoring,
gathered in from every race.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.
WORDS: Henry F. Lyte, 1834 MUSIC: John Goss, 1869
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Do Lord… remember me (Sing once)
1 Do Lord, do Lord, do Lord, remember me.
Do Lord, do Lord, do Lord, remember me,
Do Lord, do Lord, do Lord remember me,
O do Lord, remember me.
2 I took Jesus as my Savior, do, Lord, remember me.
I took Jesus as my Savior, do, Lord, remember me.
I took Jesus as my Savior, do, Lord, remember me.
O do Lord, remember me.
3 When I'm in trouble, do Lord, remember me.
When I'm in trouble, do Lord, remember me,
When I'm in trouble, do Lord, remember me,
O do Lord, remember me.
4 When I am dying, do Lord, remember me,
When I am dying, do Lord, remember me,
When I'm dying, do Lord, remember me,
O do Lord, remember me.
4 I got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun.
I got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun
I got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun
O do Lord, remember me.
Some glad morning (Sing once)
1 Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
2 When the shadows of this life have grown,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
3 Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
Every time I Feel the Spirit (Sing once)
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
I want a revival in my soul… send down the rain (Sing twice)
I want a revival in my soul, I want a revival in my soul
I must apply to the blood of Jesus, to get a revival in my soul.
Send down the rain, send down the rain, send down the gospel rain
Send down the rain, send down the rain, send down the gospel rain
It’s coming down, down, down, it’s coming down,
And the glory of the Lord is coming down.
When the saints begin to pray,
And the Lord shall have His way,
And the glory of the Lord is coming down.
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
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom with Pastor David at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Food distribution 10:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking Ahead:
TUESDAY, November 18 is the 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.
This is a great time to volunteer to be part of the committees who are doing the background work to get to solutions that we are going to present at the Rally so that we can bless all the residents of Broward through our successes at the Nehemiah Action. If you need help with transport to this important event please contact Roland Abel, Vinessa Edwards or Pastor David. We should meet at 6:15 to leave for the meeting so if you would like a seat please talk to one of the leaders.
SATURDAY, November 22 will be our Turkey Give Away starting at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until the turkeys give out! Please let those who need one know that they can pick up one at that time as the supply is likely to not last long.
SUNDAY, November 23 is 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. Please come to help decorate the sanctuary on the Saturday before at 6:00 p.m.. The Men’s Group can help with pick-ups if you have fruit or vegetables to give. They will also be present at the time of decoration but more helpers are needed.
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. All men are invited to join the United Methodist Men in practice for the concert each Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. service.
Please consider this response to the loss caused by Hurricane Melissa from the Florida Annual Conference of the UMC:
1. Pray — Lift up the people and communities of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and across the Caribbean. Pray for safety, comfort, and strength for those affected, and for those responding with aid and care.
2. Give — Support recovery efforts through the by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) designating gifts to Advance #982450. UMCOR is prepared to support the response efforts of our Methodist partners in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Funds collected will go to deliver essential supplies like food and water, support the removal of debris, and provide temporary shelter for the displaced.
You may add to your normal contributions to the church by clearly designating what portion you would like to have the church send for relief by marking your envelope, or use the “other” line on our e-giving app, or by giving a gift by text.
Giving money is best for those seeking to organize relief but from the Sun-Sentinel newspaper:
The City of Miramar requests items such as tarps, generators, non-perishable food which can be dropped off at the Fire Stations at 6700 Miramar Parkway, at 9001 Miramar Parkway, at 14801 SW 27 Street, at 2800 SW 184 Ave, and at 11811 Miramar Parkway and also the Police Headquarters at 11765 City Hall Promenade.
On the back table please find some flyers about services in Miramar: Project U.P.P. about helping teens with life skills, Thrive Groups to help manage stress and promote wellness and self-care. There is also a flyer for the free community mental health group and a support group for bereaved family members, and a reminder of the walk-up food distribution on certain Wednesdays at the Multi Service Center at 6700 Miramar Parkway. If you live in another city you may have similar services offered. Please avail yourselves of them if you need them or share this information with a neighbor in need.
The Mission Offering today is for Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Women in Distress
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 20:27-47
CHILDREN’S TIME
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Brothers and Sisters in Christ; through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are initiated into Christ’s holy Church. We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.
Azalani Roleecia Mitchell has been brought for baptism by her parents, and family today. We ask them to respond to these questions as a testimony to their faith, and I ask the congregation to pledge to help them in their task.
To the family, I ask these questions:
On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin? I do.
Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? I do.
Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? I do.
Will you nurture this child in Christ’s holy Church, that by your teaching and example she may be guided to accept God’s grace for herself, and profess her faith openly, and to lead a Christian life?
I will.
Now to the congregation I ask:
Do you, as Christ’s body, the Church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons and all the children in this church, in your care?
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.
Let us pray Eternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across the dark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you saved those on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you led them to freedom through the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordan to the land which you promised.
In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb. He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called his disciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to make disciples of all nations.
Pour out your Holy Spirit, to bless this gift of water and Azalani Roleecia who receives it, to wash away her sins and clothe her in righteousness throughout her life, that, dying and being raised with Christ, she may share in his final victory.
Bless the home of Azalani Roleecia, give wisdom and affection to her parents, along with understanding and guidance, and, most of all, build up the love which conquers all evil and instills the grace to lead a Christian life. We ask in Jesus’ name.
All praise to you, Eternal Father, through your Son Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns forever. Amen.
Azalani Roleecia, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The Holy Spirit work within you, that being born through water and the Spirit, you may be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Now it is our joy to welcome our new sister in Christ.
Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you a member of the family of Christ.
HYMN 160 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart+
1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart;
rejoice, give thanks and sing;
your glorious banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
2 Your clear hosannas raise,
and alleluias loud;
whilst answering echoes upward float,
like wreaths of incense cloud.
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
3 Yes, on through life's long path,
still chanting as ye go;
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe.
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
4. At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims find their heavenly home,
Jerusalem the blest.
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
5 Praise God who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore,
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore.
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
WORDS: Edward H. Plumpter, 1865, MUSIC: Arthur H. Messiter, 1889
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 534 Be Still, My Soul+
1. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2. Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
WORDS: Katharina von Schlegel, 1752, MUSIC: Jean Sebelius, 1899; arr. from The Hymnal, 1933
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 How would Jesus answer the political questions of today? Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 698 God of the Ages+
1. God of the ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
our grateful songs before thy throne arise.
2. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;
in this free land with thee our lot is cast;
be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way.
3. From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
be thy strong arm our ever sure defense;
thy true religion in our hearts increase;
thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.
4. Refresh thy people on their toilsome way;
lead us from night to never-ending day;
fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine.
WORDS: Daniel C. Roberts, 1876 MUSIC: George W. Warren, 1894
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
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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
