Pastor: David Range
July 17, 2022
Miramar United Methodist Church
Order of Worship
July 17, 2022
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 529 How Firm a Foundation+
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 the 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.
5. “The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.”
WORDS: “K” in Rippon’s Selecton of Hymns, 1787 MUSIC: Early USA melody; harm. from Tabor, 1866
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Peace Like a River
1 I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river;
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river;
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
2 I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean;
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean;
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
3 I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain;
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain;
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
As the Deer
1 As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after You,
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
You alone are my strength my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield,
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
2 I want you more than gold or silver, only you can satisfy,
You alone are the real joy-giver, and the apple of my eye.
You alone are my strength my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield,
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
3 You're my friend and You are my Brother, even though You are a King,
I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.
You alone are my strength my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield,
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
People of God
With our lips let us sing one confession
With our hearts hold to one truth alone
For he has erased our transgression
Claimed us and called us his own
His very own
We’re the people of God, called by his name
Called from the dark and delivered from shame
One holy race…saints everyone
Because of the blood of Christ Jesus, the Son
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
His Word shall not fail you, He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays and Anniversaries
TODAY: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck unloading at about 2:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Food Distribution starts at about 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY: Food distribution starts at 8:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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: Amos 8:1-12
Please stand for the gospel according to Luke 10:38-42
CHILDREN’S TIME
Hymn 152 I Sing the Almighty Power of God+
1 I sing the almighty power of God, that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey.
2 I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food;
Who formed the creatures through the Word,
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, where’re I turn my eye,
if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.
3 There's not a plant or flower below, that makes thy glories known,
and clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne;
while all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care;
and everywhere that we can be, thou, God, art present there.
WORDS: Isaac Watts, 1715 MUSIC: Trad. English melody; arr. By Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906
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 BOLD Justice
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
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
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 124 Seek the Lord+
Nobody knows the trouble I see, nobody knows but Jesus.
O nobody knows the trouble I see, glory hallelujah.
1 Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down, O yes Lord
Sometimes I'm almost to the ground, O, yes, Lord! O!
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, O yes Lord
I have my troubles here below, O, yes, Lord! O!
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? O yes Lord
Cause he got me once and let me go, O, yes, Lord! O!
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
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 Stay Focused Vinessa Edwards
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 110 A Mighty Fortress is Our God+
1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
4 That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
WORDS: Martin Luther, ca. 1539; trans. by Frederick H. Hodge, 1853 Music: Martin Luther, ca. 1539; harm. from The New Hymnal for American Youth, 1930
BENEDICTION
+All music under ccli #24249
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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
