Pastor: David Range
September 24, 2023
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
September 24, 2023
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hymn 131 We Gather Together+
1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
he chastens and hastens his will to make known.
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.
2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
so from the beginning the fight we were winning;
thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be thine!
3. We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,
and pray that thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
WORDS: Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626; trans. by Theodore Baker, 1894
OPENING PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Great and Mighty
Great and mighty is the Lord our God: Great and mighty is He
Great and mighty is the Lord our God: Great and mighty is He
Lift up your banner let the anthem ring praises to our King.
Great and mighty is the Lord our God: Great and mighty is He
He Has Made Me Glad
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter His courts with praise
I will say “this is the day that the Lord has made”
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
He has made me glad…..He has made me glad
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
He has made me glad…..He has made me glad
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
We Have Come Into His House
We have come into His house, and gathered in His name
to worship Him
We have come into His house, and gathered in His name
to worship Him
We have come into His house, and gathered in His name
to worship Christ the Lord, worship Him.. Christ the Lord
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him
and worship Him
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him
and worship Him
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him
and worship Christ the Lord, worship Him, Christ the Lord
Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name
and worship Him
Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name
and worship him
Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name
and worship Christ the Lord, worship Him, Christ the Lord.
Praise the Name of Jesus
Bless the name of Jesus, Praise the name of Jesus,
Sing unto the King of Israel.
Bless the name of Jesus, Praise the name of Jesus,
Sing unto the King of Israel.
And I sing glory, glory,
Glory to His name forever glory, glory, glory to His name
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy birthday to you, Jesus loves you it’s true,
May the Lord bless and keep you,
Happy birthday to you.
Happy Anniversary to you, happy Anniversary to you
Happy Anniversary dear friends, happy Anniversary to you
TODAY: Sunday School continues after the offering time at both services
TODAY: there will be a New Member Session after each service and, by the grace of God, you are welcome to join the church and become a stronger witness for the power of God in our community. Please come to the pastor’s office after he is finished shaking hands after the service.
MONDAY: Admin/Church Council at 7:30 p.m. to prepare for the Charge Conference on October 8
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. on Pastor’s gotomeeting link, please write him for the link at miramarpastor@gmail.com
THURSDAY: Food distribution starting at 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY: Choir at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club for those elementary school and younger 7-8:30
FRIDAY: All men in the church are invited to practice for the concert to be held on Oct.15 by coming to this night’s practice at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Appreciation team is asking for your support. Please look out for upcoming events. The first one is a Dinner Sale Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please see more information at the end of the bulletin.
SATURDAY: Youth Group 4-5:30,”Life On Line, LOL” How to use Youtube, X and Instagram, how to make presentations, a word on phishing, and more food!
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. with Holy Communion. If you are sharing at home, please prepare the elements.
NEXT SUNDAY: United Methodist Men meet after the 11:00 a.m. service.
Contact Allison Feurtado at 954 483 3792 if you would like to participate in this event:
September 30 to October 1 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, “OL’Time Sinting—Come Back Again” See flyers at the end of the bulletin.
SUNDAY October 1 at 4:00 p.m. you are invited to a Celebration of Installation of Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana, our new District Superintendent at the Hollywood Hills UMC, 400 N. 35th Ave, Hollywood 33021. If you are unable to attend, but would like to see the Installation Service online, please go to these links on October 1
https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHillsUMC or https://www.youtube.com/@hollywoodhillsunitedmethodist/streams
SUNDAY October 15 the Men’s Group invites you to a “Men’s Concert” so all men, women, boys and girls please plan to come for a fun gospel event. We are inviting men’s groups from other churches to join us to put on this concert. (All men in the church are invited to practice in the sanctuary on Fridays September 22 and October 6 at 7:00 p.m.)
MONDAY October 16 the United Women in Faith will have their Breast Cancer Awareness meeting. Everyone is invited to attend and increase our knowledge and power against cancer. (NO meeting on Thursday Oct. 19).
TUESDAY, October 17 the BOLD Justice Community Problems Assembly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 420 8 Ave., Pompano Beach, 33060. All network members are expected to attend. We will have a bus leaving our church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. to take us on this road trip together as we vote for a new issue to address.
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 Matthew 20:1-16
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN 362 Nothing But The Blood+
1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow;
no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.
2 For my pardon this I see: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my cleansing this my plea: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow;
no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.
3 Nothing can for sin atone: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Naught of good that I have done: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow;
no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.
4 This is all my hope and peace: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my righteousness: nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow;
no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.
WORDS: Robert Lowry, 1876 MUSIC: Robert Lowry, 1876
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Please place your offering in the baskets at the 3 doors leading into the sanctuary on your way in or out.
The Mission Offering today is for Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
Prayer of Dedication
One minute musical interlude while worshipers prepare their offering. Instructions for giving online, by check or text are in the section after the Order of Service.
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.
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 454 Open My Eyes That I May See+
1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear;
and while the wave-notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere;
open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
WORDS: Clara H. Scott, 1895 MUSIC: Clara H> Scott, 1895
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 What’s the big deal? Matthew 20:1-16 Pastor David Range
HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 365 Grace Greater Than Our Sin+
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured–
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
2 Sin and despair like the sea-waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater– yes, grace untold–
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
3 Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
Brighter than snow you may be today.
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
4 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
All who are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
WORDS: Julia H. Johnston, 1911 MUSIC: Daniel B. Towner, 1910
BENEDICTION
+All music under ccli #24249
How do children learn to worship?
1. By being taught that they have a place in the community of the church.
2. By seeing, hearing, feeling, even smelling, the sanctuary as a place of welcome and worship.
3. By being around other children in the worship service.
4. By watching how adults sing, pray, and make offerings.
5. By sharing in prayers, communion, and worship with adults.
6. By being given ways to watch for God’s presence in their own lives, and encouraged to share where they notice God.
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We give God thanks for this opportunity to worship together in-person in our sanctuary as well as online. Please wear your mask and greet each with a wave, an elbow or fist bump. Please maintain social distance and sit at either end or the middle of the pew. In the pews we ask you to sit, in every other pew, spaced out as best you can. Seats are also available in the foyer and the fellowship hall if needed. Both have been set up with screens for the PowerPoint presentation and live video stream from the pulpit. We will continue to live stream the services on Twitter and YouTube for those who would like to continue to participate from home.
The offering will be received in the baskets at the three entry points of the sanctuary. No bulletins will be handed out, everything you need will be on the screens. No need to call or email ahead for a place to worship, you are invited to the sanctuary any time for in-person worship. Come as you are!
Remember there are two ways you can watch our services. One is on YouTube.com by typing in the search bar: Miramar UMC 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 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 Twitter bird 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 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 mamaness@bellsouth.net for the link.
This week, Monday through Thursday there will be someone in the church office from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. each day, and you may make an appointment to see the pastor at these or other times. Please remember to enter from the south entrance near the Pastor’s office. No other doors will be open for church business. The preschool is open but you should still come in by the south entrance because the north entrance from the parking lot must be dedicated for the little children of the preschool. Please let friends with preschool aged children know that they can enroll the children in our preschool.
WAYS to give:
1. Online giving is available through our website 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
