Pastor: David Range
September 29, 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
September 29, 2024 Joint 10:00 a.m. service
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN 103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise+
1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
and wither and perish but naught changeth thee.
4 Thou reignest in glory, thou dwellest in light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.
WORDS: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867 MUSIC: Welsh melody from Canaidau y Cyssegr, 1839; adapt. By John Roberts
HYMN 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty+
Majesty, worship His Majesty. Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise!
Majesty, Kingdom Authority, Flow from His throne, unto His own
His anthem raise!
So exalt, lift up on high the Name of Jesus!
Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His Majesty; Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Alle, Alle, Alle-luja
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alle, alle, alle-luia,
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alleluia.
1. I AM the “Rock of ages cleft for me;”
I AM the “Let me hide myself in thee;”
I AM the “Rock of ages cleft for me;” Alleluia.
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alle, alle, alle-luia,
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alleluia
2. I AM the Bread of Life, feed on me,
I AM the One True Vine, grow in me;
I AM the Bread of Life, feed on me, Alleluia.
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alle, alle, alle-luia,
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alleluia
3. I AM the Resurrection, live in me;
I AM the Way, the Truth, Follow me;
I AM the Resurrection, live in me; Alleluia.
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alle, alle, alle-luia,
Alle, alle, alle-luia, Alleluia
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve
Angels bow before him
Heaven and earth adore him
What a mighty God we serve
He Lifted Me Up
He lifted me up from the miry clay,
He planted my feet on the King's highway,
And that's the reason why I sing and I shout
For Jesus came down, down, down
And He lifted me up, up, up.
Since Jesus came into my Heart
1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I have sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
2 I have ceased from my wandering and going astray,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins which were many are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And the gates of the city beyond I can see,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
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: after the service greet Hugh and Bea Fulford in the foyer and tell them how you appreciate them as you enjoy some refreshments.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the church, or finding out more information about who we are and what we do you are invited to meet with the pastor and some longer serving members in the pastor’s office right after the service. At the New Members Session a date will be set to be given the right hand of fellowship.
At 3:00 p.m. we are going to have a Church Conference (formerly the Charge Conference) in the Hollywood Hills UMC, at 400 North 35 Ave, Hollywood.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. there will be a Parent Workshop at Miramar UMC Preschool (MUMPS). Please see the flyer at the end of the bulletin for details.
Please note: If you have children in need of our wonderful preschool care or know a family looking for a place for a child, you are invited to visit the director, Marleni, or any of the staff. Places are available.
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study online with pastor David at 7:00 p.m. Please ask him for the Zoom link in order to join.
THURSDAY: Choir at 7:00
SATURDAY: Food distribution 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY: 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. you are invited to the lake by city hall at 2300 Civic Center Place in Miramar, to an art and food festival. There will be interactive art installations, artist demonstrations, artisan market, live music and plenty of food, with everything free and only the food and beverages for sale.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
After church, ahem, until 5:00 p.m. on the City Hall Promenade at 2400 Civic Center place, the art festival continues, also free.
Looking ahead:
SATURDAY October 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents The International Day of the Girl Child – Strong Girls Strong World. See flyer at the end of the bulletin for details
October 15 BOLD Justice (Broward Organized Leaders Doing Justice) Community Problems Assembly at 7:30 p.m. in Merrell United Methodist Church, 3900 North State Road 7 (441) in Lauderdale Lakes with our District Superintendent giving the reflection. Those willing to drive or those needing a place in a vehicle please meet in our parking lot in order to leave around 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. the United Women in Faith present their Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Program. Guest speaker, Dr. Sheryl R. Facey. Please see flyer at the end of the bulletin for details
Our Pastor Appreciation service will take place SUNDAY, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. Come spend some ‘quality time’ with our Pastor and his family. See flyer at end of the bulletin for more information.
The United Women in Faith invites you to join them November 15 to 18, 2024 for a cruise aboard the MSC Divina! Please contact Gwen Pickering at 954 305 2468 to book your cruise!
The Christmas Concert that the United Methodist Men sponsor will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. and 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.
Our member Roland Abel is available to help you with details surrounding the voting process. Please access his knowledge if you need help.
Here are some things to make sure you make your mark on history as you vote in this election:
• Today, check or update your voter status or register at @TurboVote.org
• after Sept. 15 download your sample ballot to begin research on candidates and ballot issues
• Oct. 7 is your deadline to register to vote in Florida
• Oct. 24 is the deadline to request a vote by mail in ballot
• early voting is Oct. 21 to Nov. 3
• voting in your assigned precinct in-person is on Nov. 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Mission Offering today is for Residing Hope
(formerly FLUMC Children’s Home)
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
Farewell to the Fulfords
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 25:34-40 (New Living Translation)
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children’s Chorus sings “O when the saints…”
*HYMN 371 I Stand Amazed in the Presence+
1 I stand amazed in the presence
of Jesus the Nazarene,
and wonder how he could love me,
a sinner, condemned, unclean.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
is my Savior's love for me!
2 For me it was in the garden
he prayed: "Not my will, but thine."
He had no tears for his own griefs,
but sweat-drops of blood for mine.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
is my Savior's love for me!
3 In pity angels beheld him,
and came from the world of light
to comfort him in the sorrows
he bore for my soul that night.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
is my Savior's love for me!
4 He took my sins and my sorrows,
he made them his very own;
he bore the burden to Calvary,
and suffered and died alone.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
is my Savior's love for me!
5 When with the ransomed in glory
his face I at last shall see,
'twill be my joy through the ages
to sing of his love for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
is my Savior's love for me!
WORDS: Charles H. Gabriel, 1905 MUSIC: Charles H. Gabriel, 1905 ccli
*HYMN 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling+
1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down;
fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast!
Let us all in thee inherit; let us find that second rest.
Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its Beginning, set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive;
suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be.
Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee;
changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1747 MUSIC: John Zundel, 1870 ccli #242496 ALT Tune: BLAENWERN
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 to Residing Hope
(formerly FLUMC Children’s Home)
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
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 520 Nobody Knows the Trouble I See+
Nobody knows the trouble I see, nobody knows but Jesus.
Oh nobody knows the trouble I see, glory hallelujah.
1 Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down, Oh, yes, Lord!
Sometimes I'm almost to the ground, Oh, yes, Lord!
Oh, nobody knows the trouble I see, nobody knows but Jesus.
Nobody knows the trouble I see, glory hallelujah.
2 Although you see me going 'long so, Oh, yes, Lord!
I have my troubles here below, Oh, yes, Lord!
Oh, nobody knows the trouble I see, nobody knows but Jesus.
Nobody knows the trouble I see, glory hallelujah.
3 What makes old Satan hate me so? Oh, yes, Lord!
Cause he got me once and let me go, Oh, yes, Lord!
Oh, nobody knows the trouble I see, nobody knows but Jesus.
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, glory hallelujah.
WORDS: Afro-American spiritual MUSIC: Afro-American spiritual; adapt. And arr. by William Farley Smith, 1986
HYMN 521 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me+
I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me
All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
2 In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me.
When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
3 When I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me.
When I’m troubled Lord, walk with me.
When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
WORDS: Afro-American spiritual MUSIC: Afro-American spiritual; adapt. by William Farley Smith, 1986
HYMN 512 Stand By Me+
1. When the storms of life are raging, stand by me; (stand by me)
when the storms of life are raging, stand by me; (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me, like a ship upon the sea,
thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me. (stand by me)
2. In the midst of tribulation, stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of tribulation, stand by me; (stand by me)
When the host of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail,
thou who never lost a battle, stand by me. (stand by me)
3. In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; (stand by me)
When I’ve done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand,
thou who knowest all about me, stand by me. (stand by me)
4. In the midst of persecution, stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of persecution, stand by me; (stand by me)
When my foes in war array undertake to stop my way,
thou who saved Paul and Silas, stand by me. (stand by me)
5. When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; (stand by me)
when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; (stand by me)
When my life becomes a burden, and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
O thou Lily of the Valley, stand by me. (stand by me)
WORDS: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906 MUSIC: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906; arr. by William Farley Smith, 1989
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.
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
SERMON How to serve impactfully, by turning the world upside down Pastor David Range
HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 370 Victory in Jesus+
1. I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory,
how he gave his life on Calvary to save a wretch like me;
I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood’s atoning,
then I repented of my sins and won the victory.
O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!
He sought me and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
he loved me ere I knew him,
and all my love is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
2. I heard about his healing, of his cleansing power revealing,
how he made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see;
and then I cried, “Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit,”
and somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory.
O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!
He sought me and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
he loved me ere I knew him,
and all my love is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
3 I heard about a mansion he has built for me in glory,
and I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea;
about the angels singing and the old redemption story,
and some sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of victory.
O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!
He sought me and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
he loved me ere I knew him,
and all my love is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
WORDS: Eugene M. Bartlett, 1939 MUSIC: Eugene M. Bartlett, 1939
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
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
