Pastor: David Range
September 8, 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 8, 2024 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN 67 We, Thy People, Praise Thee+
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, God of every nation!
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, Lord of Hosts eternal!
Days of wonder, days of beauty, days of rapture filled with light
tell thy goodness, tell thy mercies, tell thy glorious might.
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, praise thee evermore!
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, God of every nation!
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, Lord of Hosts eternal!
For thy blessings, for thy bounty, joyful songs to thee we sing,
songs of glory, songs of triumph to our God and King.
We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, praise thee evermore!
WORDS: Kate Stearns Page, 1932 MUSIC: Franz Joseph Haydn, cz. 1780; arr. by Edith Lovell Thomas, 1935; alt.
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Over all the earth You reign on high
1 Over all the earth You reign on high,
Every mountain stream, every sunset sky,
But my one request, Lord, my only aim
Is that You'd reign in me again.
Lord reign in me, reign in Your power,
Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.
You are the Lord of all I am,
So won't You reign in me again.
2 Over every thought, over every word,
May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord;
'Cause You mean more to me than any earthly thing
So won't You reign in me again
Lord reign in me, reign in Your power,
Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.
You are the Lord of all I am,
So won't You reign in me again.
Lord reign in me, reign in Your power,
Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.
You are the Lord of all I am, reign in me again.
Won't You reign in me again, won't You reign in me again.
Jesus, name above all names
Jesus, name above all names
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us.
Blessed Redeemer, Living word.
Open our eyes, Lord
Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus
To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him
Open our ears Lord, and help us to listen
Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus
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: Vinessa Edwards’ Bold Justice House Meeting 4:00 p.m. (this has been moved forward from September 15)
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Trustees meet 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck unloading, 8:15 a.m. Joyce Hemmans’ Bold Justice House meeting 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m.
Clover Williams-Dussard Bold Justice House Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Food distribution at 8:00 a.m. Choir at 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Children’s Club 7-8:30 p.m. for those in elementary school and younger.
SATURDAY: Fish and Dinner sale, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Menu: jerk chicken, jerk pork $16, stew peas, curried goat $18, escovitch fish, steam fish $25. Place your orders by calling Ola 954 305 2501 or Vicky 954 494 8414. Sponsored by the Pastor Appreciation Team for the Sunday, October 27 joint 10:00 a.m. service for Pastor Appreciation Day.
SATURDAY: Possible Youth Group if we have the leaders. If you can help please speak to Phyllis Abel, Tarrick Walters or Pastor David
NEXT SUNDAY: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Looking ahead:
MONDAY September 16 Admin/Church Council, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY September 17 Roland Abel’s Bold Justice House Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, September 29 is the fifth Sunday of the month so we will celebrate our life in Jesus with one joint 10:00 a.m. service. 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 give the right hand of fellowship.
Later that day all are invited to the church conference (formerly the charge conference) to be held in the Hollywood Hills UMC, at 400 North 35 Ave, Hollywood at 3:00 p.m. This year the District Superintendent, the Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana, is inviting the churches to bring their whole congregation.
The United Women in Faith invites you to join them November 15 to 18, 2024 for their next getaway! Please see flyer at the end of the bulletin for details
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 Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to BOLD Justice
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”.
WORD OF GOD FROM PROVERBS 22.1-6, 17-19
CHILDREN’S TIME - New EARS Resolution
*HYMN 601 Thy Word is a Lamp+
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
Still you’re there right beside me, and
And nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Now I will not forget your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side,
and I will love you to the end.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
And a light unto my path.
You’re the light unto my path.
WORDS: Amy Grant, 1984 MUSIC: Michael W. Smith 1984; arr. by Keith Phillips
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 Apportionment
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to BOLD Justice
Down from His glory
Down from His glory, ever-living story,
My God and Savior came, and Jesus was His name;
Born in a manger to His own a stranger,
A man of sorrows, tears and agony!
Oh, how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God's fullness dwelleth in Him!
What condescension, bringing us redemption,
That in the dead of night, not one faint hope in sight;
God gracious, tender, laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul.
Oh, how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God's fullness dwelleth in Him!
Without reluctance, flesh and blood His substance
He took the form of man, revealed the hidden plan;
Oh, glorious mystery, sacrifice of Calvary!
And now I know He is the great ‘I AM’
Oh, how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God's fullness dwelleth in Him!
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 367 He Touched Me+
1. Shackled by a heavy burden, 'neath a load of guilt and shame,
then the hand of Jesus touched me, and now I am no longer the same.
He touched me, O he touched me, and O the joy that floods my soul!
Something happened, and now I know, he touched me and made me whole.
2. Since I met this blessed Savior, since he cleansed and made me whole,
I will never cease to praise him; I’ll shout it while eternity rolls.
He touched me, O he touched me, and O the joy that floods my soul!
Something happened, and now I know, he touched me and made me whole.
WORDS: William J. Gaither, 1963 MUSIC: William J. Gaither, 1963
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.
WORD OF GOD FROM MARK 7.32-35 (New Living Translation)
SERMON What are you having? Pastor David Range
HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service+
1 Lord, whose love through humble service
Bore the weight of human need,
Who upon the cross, forsaken,
Offered mercy’s perfect deed:
We, your servants, bring the worship
Not of voice alone, but heart,
Consecrating to your purpose
Every gift that you impart.
2 Still your children wander homeless;
Still the hungry cry for bread;
Still the captives long for freedom;
Still in grief we mourn our dead.
As, O Lord, your deep compassion
Healed the sick and freed the soul,
Use the love your Spirit kindles
Still to save and make us whole.
3 As we worship, grant us vision,
Till your love’s revealing light,
In its height and depth and greatness
Dawns upon our quickened sight,
Making known the needs and burdens
Your compassion bids us bear,
Stirring us to tireless striving
Your abundant life to share.
4. Called by worship to your service,
Forth in your dear name we go,
To the child, the youth, the aged,
Love in living deeds to show;
Hope and health, good will and comfort,
Counsel, aid and peace we give,
That your servants, Lord, in freedom
May your mercy know and live.
WORDS: Albert F. Bayly, 1961, alt. MUSIC: Attr. to B. F. White, 1844; harm. by Ronald A. Nelson, 1978
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
