Pastor: David Range
July 19, 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
July 19, 2026, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, children of God, let us step out of fear and into the light of His presence. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear!
People: We have received the Spirit of adoption! By Him, we cry out, "Abba! Father!"
Leader: The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are children of God—and if children, then heirs. Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.
People: We come to share in His glory, acknowledging that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us.
Leader: Look around us; the entire creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. The earth groans in labor pains, longing to be set free from its bondage to decay.
People: And we, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Leader: For in this hope we were saved. We do not despair over what is broken; we look forward to what is promised.
All: If we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Come, Holy Spirit, fill our worship and renew our hearts! Amen.
*Hymn 363 And Can It Be That I Should Gain+
1 And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood!
Died He for me, who caused his pain!
For me? who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2. 'Tis mystery all: th'Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
3. He left his Father's throne above,
(so free, so infinite his grace!)
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me!
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me!
4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
my chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
5. No condemnation now I dread,
Jesus, and all in him, is mine;
alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1739 MUSIC: Thomas Campbell, 1835
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Welcome Holy Spirit, Be Here with Your Presence (Sing twice)
Welcome Holy Spirit, be here with your presence
Fill me with your power, Live inside of me
Welcome Holy Spirit, be here with your presence
Fill me with your power, Live inside of me
You’re the living water, never drying fountain
Comforter and Counsellor, take control of me
You’re the living water, never drying fountain
Comforter and Counsellor, take control of me
Hymn 328 Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this place(Sing twice)
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place;
I can feel His mighty power and His grace.
I can hear the brush of angels’ wings,
I see glory on each face;
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
WORDS: Lanny Wolfe, 1977 MUSIC: Lanny Wolfe, 1977
We are Standing on Holy Ground (Sing twice)
We are standing on Holy ground
And I know that there are angels all around
Let us praise…Jesus now
We are standing in His presence on Holy ground
Praise Him! Praise Him! (Sing twice)
Praise Him, praise Him
Praise Him, praise Him
Jesus, blessed savior
He's worthy to be praised
From the rising of the Son
Until the going down of the same
He is worthy, Jesus is worthy
He's worthy to be praised
Praise Him, praise Him
Praise Him, praise Him
Jesus, blessed savior
He's worthy to be praised
Lord Prepare Me to the A Sanctuary (Sing twice)
Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary,
Pure and holy, tried and true.
With thanksgiving, I'll be a living
Sanctuary for You.
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.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck needs unloading at 7:00 a.m.
THURSDAY: Food Distribution at 8:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking ahead
The City of Miramar presents The University Singers July 25 & 26, 2026
at the Miramar Cultural Center at 7:00 p.m. See Allison Feurtado and check the flyer for more information.
SUNDAY September 6 at 6:00 p.m., see Oliver Samuels in the “Where Dere’s A Will, Dere’s A Criminal. Please see flyer or speak to Allison Furtado for more information.
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.
Please note the prayer from Bishop Berlin at the end of the bulletin.
Upper Room Daily Devotional guides are available now for July and August. Please donate a dollar in the birdhouse for each one you take.
The Mission Offering today is for BOLD Justice
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”
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Psalm 139:1-2, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25
CHILDREN’S TIME
*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 joy 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; trans. by Jane Borthwick, 1855 MUSIC: Jean Sibelius, 1899; arr. from The Hymnal, 1933
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
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 369 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine+
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 187 MUSIC: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1873
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 From Groaning to Glory: A life of Hope Anchored in Christ Jesus Dr. J. E. Pierre, MDiv., PhD.
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus+
Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
2. Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1744 MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard, 1830; harm. from The English Hymnal, 1906
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
A Prayer of Lament on Recent Immigration Enforcement Actions
from Bishop Tom Berlin
God of mercy, compassion, and hope,
We come before you with heavy hearts in these painful and troubling days. In Maine and Houston, lives were taken after ICE agents shot individuals during vehicle stops. In St. Augustine, a young man died in a moment of fear and flight during an encounter with ICE and Homeland Security Investigations officers. We grieve these deaths, and we grieve the systems and decisions that have brought so much sorrow in recent months.
We pray also for the driver of the semi-truck in St. Augustine, who was suddenly caught in this tragedy and sought to render aid. Bring healing to his spirit and peace for the trauma he now carries.
We lift before you those who mourn: spouses, children, family members, and friends whose lives have been forever changed. Be near to communities living in fear and uncertainty. Hold close all whose lives have been marked by these events.
O God, hear our cry. Move our nation's leaders, especially members of Congress, to act with wisdom and compassion for the sake of those who are vulnerable. We pray especially for our Haitian neighbors in Florida, that Temporary Protected Status may be secured so families are not forced to return to conditions of profound instability.
May our grief not end in sorrow alone. Stir us to faithful action. Move us to contact our representatives in Congress, to bear witness to our concern, to call for careful inquiry into these deaths, and to advocate for the protection and care of our Haitian neighbors.
Under the Lordship of Christ, grant us hearts of compassion, courage to seek justice, and the peace of Christ to sustain all who suffer.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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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
