Pastor: David Range
October 4, 2026
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
October 4, 2026, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 546 The Church’s One Foundation+
1. The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ our Lord;
we are his new creation
by water and the Word.
From heaven he came and sought us
that we might ever be
his living servant people,
by his own death set free.
2. Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth;
our charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name professing,
and at one table fed,
to one hope always pressing,
by Christ’s own Spirit led.
3. Though with a scornful wonder
the world sees us oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up, "How long?"
But soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4. Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of our war,
we wait the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till, with the vision glorious,
our longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5. We now on earth have union
with God the Three in One,
and share through faith communion
with those whose rest is won.
Oh, happy ones, and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
WORDS: Samuel J. Stone, 1866; adapt. by Laurence Hull Stockey, 1983
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
I’m gonna sing when the Spirit says sing (Sing once)
1 I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
and obey the Spirit of the Lord.
2. I'm gonna pray when the Spirit says pray,
I'm gonna pray when the Spirit says pray,
I'm gonna pray when the Spirit says pray,
and obey the Spirit of the Lord.
3. I'm gonna moan when the Spirit says moan,
I'm gonna moan when the Spirit says moan,
I'm gonna moan when the Spirit says moan,
and obey the Spirit of the Lord.
4. I'm gonna shout when the Spirit says shout,
I'm gonna shout when the Spirit says shout,
I'm gonna shout when the Spirit says shout,
and obey the Spirit of the Lord
1 I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing,
and obey the Spirit of the Lord.
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord (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
I’m gonna walk the streets of glory by and by (Sing twice)
I’m gonna walk the streets of glory by and by
I’m gonna walk the streets of glory by and by
I’m gonna walk the streets of glory
I’m gonna sing redemption story
I’m gonna walk the streets of glory by and by
I will serve Thee (Sing twice)
I will serve thee, because I love thee
You have given life to me
I was nothing before you found me
You have given life to me
Heartaches, broken pieces
Ruined lives are why you died on Calvary
Your touch is what I longed for
You have given life to me.
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. with Holy Communion. All are welcome to partake.
The United Methodist Men meet after the 11:00 a.m. service.
Also today, bake sale to support the Pastor Appreciation Service on October 25.
At 2:00 p.m. the bus leaves for the District Youth Rally in Boca Raton. All youth and supporters are encouraged to go along so we can have a good time with over 200 youth from around the district. Please see the poster. The Boca Raton UMC church is at 625 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton 33432.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Please see Vinessa Edwards or Marvia Aitken for the link to join on Zoom.
MONDAY: Last day to register to vote. Please make sure you are prepared to take on this Christian duty.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck needs to be unloaded at 7:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study on Zoom, 7:00-8:30 p.m. with the book Prophets to the Generations
THURSDAY: Food Distribution at 8:00 a.m., Choir practice 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. come participate in the Strong Girls Strong World ‘Power & Resilience’ Workshops, available to girls and their parents, at Miramar High School. See flyer for more information.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Next Sunday is also World Communion Sunday. Charge Conference at Hollywood Hills UMC, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Looking Ahead
All Men are invited to attend the Florida Man Ministries Summit to be held October 16-17 in Orlando. The theme: Wholeness and Holiness: A Masculine Journey to Christlikeness. Please follow this link for information on content and registration: Florida Man Summit
SATURDAY, October 17, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Women in Faith invites all to the Beloved Community Annual Meeting at First Coral Springs UMC.
Dr. Sharon Austin will be the speaker. Please see flyer for more information.
TUESDAY, October 20 Network members and others are invited to the Bold Justice Community Problems Assembly at Our Lady Queen of Heaven church at 1400 SR7/441 in North Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. when we will decide on the direction of the work for the coming year and welcome new member churches.
SATURDAY October 24: SE District Lay Servant Classes for October 2026
This is a One Day in-person class at Christ Church UMC 4845 NE 25 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. This Basic Course covers the 3 core categories of LSM: Leadership, Caring & Communication and emphasizes ministry in daily life and sharing faith stories. Please follow this link to register:
Lay Servant Classes
FRIDAY October 30, at 8:00 p.m., the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica performs at the Miramar Cultural Center. Please see flyer for ticket information.
SATURDAY November 7, 5K Walk. Run. Fly, on the runway at North Perry airport. See flyer for information on registering, warm up time, and the start time of the event.
SUNDAY November 29 at 6:00 p.m. see Patrick Brown’s “Boopsies’ Homecoming” starring Glen “Titus” Campbell at Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts. See flyer for ticket availability and pricing.
The Preschool can now offer a Step Up for Students scholarship to those who complete the application process. Please see director Marleni Brant-Pomare or her staff or call 954 981 9269 and let other people know about our excellent preschool and the many opportunities that it provides for an early boost to a child’s life.
The Mission Offering today is for Good Samaritan Fund
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 reading of the Gospel of Matthew 21:33-46
CHILDREN’S TIME
WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS at 11:00
*HYMN 547 O Church of God, United+
1 Oh, church of God, united to serve one common Lord
Proclaim to all one message, with hearts in glad accord.
Christ ever goes before us; we follow day by day
With strong and eager footsteps along the upward way.
2 From every land and nation the ordered ranks appear
To serve one valiant leader they come from far and near.
They chant their one confession, they praise one living Lord,
And place their sure dependence upon his saving Word
3 Though creeds and tongues may differ,
they speak, O Christ, of thee;
And in thy loving spirit we shall one people be,
Lord, may our faithful service and singleness of aim
Proclaim to all the power of thy redeeming name.
4 May thy great prayer be answered that we may all be one,
Close bound, by love united in thee, God's blessed Son:
To bring a single witness, to make the pathway bright,
That souls which grope in darkness may find the one true light.
WORDS: Frederick B. Morley, 1953 MUSIC: Gesangbuch der H. W. k. Hofkapelle, 1784, alt.
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Please pass the offering bags along each row at the direction of the ushers. See below for other, very convenient ways to give.
WAYS TO GIVE
1. Click the ‘Donate’ icon on http://www.miramarumc.org
And follow the prompts
2. Text 833-931-1791. And follow the prompts
3. You may also donate with cash or check to MUMC
4. Donate by using Zelle to mirumeth@gmail.com
5. Use our QR code
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 368 My Hope Is Built+
1. My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
3. His oath, his covenant, his blood
supports me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
4. When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found!
Dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne!
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
WORDS: Edward Mote, 1834 MUSIC: William B. Bradbury, 1863
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 Running with the right crowd Pastor David Range
HYMN OF PREPARATION 620 One Bread, One Body+
One bread, one body, one Lord of all,
One cup of blessings which we bless,
And we, though many, throughout the earth,
We are one body in this one Lord.
1 Gentile or Jew, servant or free,
Woman or man, no more.
One bread, one body, one Lord of all,
One cup of blessings which we bless,
And we, though many, throughout the earth,
We are one body in this one Lord.
2 Many the gifts, many the works,
One in the Lord, of all.
One bread, one body, one Lord of all,
One cup of blessings which we bless,
And we, though many, throughout the earth,
We are one body in this one Lord.
3 Grain for the fields, scattered and grown,
Gathered to one, for all.
One bread, one body, one Lord of all,
One cup of blessings which we bless,
And we, though many, throughout the earth,
We are one body in this one Lord.
WORDS: John B. Foley, 1978 MUSIC: John B. Foley1978; harm. by Gary Alan Smith, 1988; harm. by Gary Alan Smith, 1988
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing,
always and everywhere to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
You have made from one every nation and people
to live on all the face of the earth.
And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.
By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection
you gave birth to your Church,
delivered us from slavery to sin and death,
and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit.
He commissioned us to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth
and to make disciples of all nations,
and today his family in all the world is joining at his holy table.
On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread,
gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:
"Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me."
When the supper was over he took the cup,
gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said:
"Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,
poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,
we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving
as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us,
as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here,
and on these gifts of bread and wine.
Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ,
that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood.
Renew our communion with your Church throughout the world,
and strengthen it in every nation and among every people
to witness faithfully in your name.
By your Spirit make us one with Christ,
one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world,
until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet.
Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,
all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
Songs to be sung during Communion
Hymn 378 Amazing Grace
1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
was blind, but now I see.
2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4. The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
6. When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we first begun.
Hymn 382 Have Thine own Way
1 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after thy will,
while I am waiting, yielded and still.
2. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Search me and try me, Savior today!
Wash me just now, Lord, wash me just now,
as in thy presence humbly I bow.
3 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me I pray!
Power, all power, surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
4. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway.
Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me!
WORDS: Adelaidee A. Pollard, 1902 MUSIC: George C. Stebbins, 1907
Hymn 395 Take Time to be Holy
1. Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;
abide in him always, and feed on his word.
Make friends of God's children, help those who are weak,
forgetting in nothing his blessing to seek.
2. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;
spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus, like him thou shalt be;
thy friends in thy conduct his likeness shall see.
3. Take time to be holy, let him be thy guide,
and run not before him, whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,
and, looking to Jesus, still trust in his word.
4 Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,
each thought and each motive beneath his control.
Thus led by his spirit to fountains of love,
thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.
WORDS: William D. Lonstaff, ca. 1882 MUSIC: George C. Stebbins, 1890
Hymn 398 Jesus Calls Us
1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his sweet voice soundeth,
saying, "Christian, follow me!"
2 As of old the apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for Jesus' sake.
3. Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, "Christian, love me more!"
4. In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these!"
5. Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.
WORDS: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1852 MUSIC: William H. Jude, 1874
Hymn 420 Breathe On Me, Breath of God
1. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what thou dost love,
and do what thou wouldst do.
2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with thee I will one will,
to do and to endure.
3. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly thine,
till all this earthly part of me
glows with thy fire divine.
4. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with thee the perfect life
of thine eternity.
Hymn 452 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away
O let me from this day be wholly Thine!
2. May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire!
3. While life's dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away,
nor let me ever stray from thee aside.
4. When ends life's transient dream,
when death's cold, sullen stream shall o'er me roll;
blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!
WORDS: Roy Palmer, 1875 MUSIC: Lowell Mason, 1831
Hymn 474 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
1 Precious Lord, take my hand,
Lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night,
Lead me on to the light;
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
2 When my way grows drear,
Precious Lord, linger near,
When my life is almost gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call,
Hold my hand lest I fall:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
3 When the darkness appears
And the night draws near,
And the day is past and gone,
At the river I stand,
Guide my feet, hold my hand:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
WORDS: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1932 MUSIC: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1932
Hymn 526 What A Friend We Have in Jesus
1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee; thou will find a solace there.
WORDS: Joseph M. Scriven, ca. 1855 MUSIC: Charles C. Converse, 1868
Hymn 529 How Firm A Foundation
1. "How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he hath said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2. "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
for I am thy God and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3. "When through deep waters I call thee to go,
the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;
for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
4. "When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord+
1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go, my daily labor to pursue,
Thee, only thee, resolved to know
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned,
O let me cheerfully fulfill;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.
3 Thee may I set at my right hand;
whose eyes mine inmost substance see.
And labor on at thy command
and offer all my works to thee.
4 For thee delightfully employ
whate’er thy bounteous grace hath given:
And run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1749 MUSIC: John Hatton, 1793
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
