Pastor: David Range
March 10, 2024
Miramar United Methodist Church Women in Faith Sunday Services
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
March 10, 2024 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Speaker: Deaconess Paulet Royes
Organist: Dr. Hubert Fulford
Worship Leader 8:30: Eula Fahie Romero
Worship Leader 11:00: Florrette Douglas
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP Ola Duhaney
UWF PURPOSE: ALL
The organized unit of United Methodist Women in Faith shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God, and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
LITANY: Eula Fahie Romero 8:30 a.m. Florrette Douglas 11:00 a.m.
(Please be seated for the Litany)
One: God of mission, you remind us this morning once again to seek your kingdom first,
All: God of abundant living, you call us to steep our lives in your initiatives.
One: God of infinite provisions, you tell us not to worry about missing out, and promise us that you will take care of our everyday concerns
God of grace, you summon us back to your kingdom as the goal and purpose of our lives.
All: God of faith, hope, and love, you fit your daughters and sons for various activities for the sake of your mission.
One: Most holy God, you call us to live out your Gospel through word and deed,
All: by public and personal witnessing, through acts of charity and works of mercy.
One: O God of mystery, we are constantly surprised by the working of your Spirit in our midst.
All: O Holy Spirit, continue to guide us, as we offer ourselves to your bidding, and commit ourselves to work for the reign of God here and afar.
One: In the name of One Eternal God.
All: Jesus the Christ, our Savior. Amen.
*HYMN 61 Come Thou Almighty King+
Come, thou almighty King, help us thy name to sing,
help us to praise!
Father all glorious, o'er all victorious,
come and reign over us, Ancient of Days!
2. Come, thou incarnate Word, gird on thy mighty sword,
our prayer attend!
Come, and thy people bless, and give thy word success,
Spirit of holiness, on us descend!
3. Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour.
Thou who almighty art, now rule in every heart,
and ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power!
4. To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be,
hence, evermore.
Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see,
and to eternity love and adore!
WORDS: Anonymous MUSIC Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796
OPENING PRAYER Paulette Whyte 8:30 Vinessa Edwards 11:00
WOMEN’S HISTORY MOMENT & Reception of new Members &
Recommitment to UWF Purpose Deaconess Dr. Judith Pierre Okerson
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays and Anniversaries. Eula Fahie Romero 8:30 Janet Peterkin 11:00
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: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Press Conference 11:00 a.m. at the Sheriff’s office, starting with prep at Grace Alone Lutheran Church, 1900 SW 35th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 33312, at 9:30 a.m. and then we travel to the Broward Sheriff’s Office - 2601 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33312 – near the main entrance of the Public Safety Building for the press conference.
MONDAY: Trustees meeting 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Farm Share truck delivery 8:30 a.m.
TUESDAY: Preschool Board 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Fast Breaking service 12:00 noon to 12:30, Bible Study online at 7:00 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.
SATURDAY: Youth Group 4-5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
NEXT MONDAY: Nehemiah Action 7:30 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church, 2310 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. You are invited to get on the free bus in our parking lot at 6:30 to be taken to the meeting in style.
Our church sister Grace McCorkle went home to heaven on March 6 surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be on Saturday, March 23 starting with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m. After the burial there will be a repast in the fellowship hall. Please keep her son Geoff McCorkle and his wife Jackie and all the family in your prayers.
SUNDAY, March 24 Easter Cantata at one joint 10:00 a.m. service.
MONDAY, March 25 Vacation Bible School planning meeting, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, March 28, Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, March 29, Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY March 30 Easter Egg Hunt, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We have enough plastic eggs for the candy so please do not buy eggs, or bring any more to the church. Monetary donations for the candy are appreciated if you are able to give something to this fun time for the children. Please see Sunday School Superintendent Marvia Aitken.
SUNDAY, March 31 Easter Sunday services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Please make your donations for bun and cheese to Phyllis Abel by the Sunday before.
If you would like to register to vote or receive a mail-in ballot please go to the table in the foyer. If you would like advice as to who to vote for our member Roland Abel is happy to discuss the choices with you so that you may make up your own mind on how you vote.
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”.
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP. Miramar United Women in Faith Praise & Worship Team
The Blood Prevails
The blood prevails, the blood of the risen Lamb
Power to save just as in the olden days
The blood prevails, no matter what others say.
Thank God the blood prevails.
Thank God for the cleansing blood,
Thank God for the cleansing blood,
Thank God for the cleansing blood,
That washes white as snow.
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life.
I'm so glad You came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
From the earth to the cross my debt to pay,
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,
Lord I lift Your name on high
There’s A Sweet Spirit
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived,
When we shall leave this place.
There are blessings you cannot receive
Till you know Him in His fullness and believe;
You're the one to profit when you say,
"I am going to walk with Jesus all the way."
Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived,
When we shall leave this place.
If you say He saved you from your sin,
Now you're weak, you're bound and cannot enter in,
You can make it right if you will yield,
You'll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel.
Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived,
When we shall leave this place.
He is Here Hallejuah
He is here, Hallelujah! He is here, Amen!
He is here, Holy, Holy. I will bless His name again
He is here, listen closely, hear Him calling out your name
He is here, you can touch Him, you will never be the same
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-20 and Ephesians 2:1-10
Clover Williams Dussard 8:30 Vilma Walker 11:00
CHILDREN’S TIME Lisa Sharpe Pinnock 8:30 Marvia Aitken 11:00
*HYMN 156 I Love To Tell The Story
1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
2. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story, it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
3. I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
the message of salvation from God's own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
4. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
WORDS: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911 MUSIC: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Jeannie Grossman 8:30 Shirley Lindsay 11:00
Please pass the offering bags along each row at the direction of the ushers.
The Mission Offering today is for Apportionments
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to BOLD Justice
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 Pastor David Range
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 301 Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross+
Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me.
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me;
help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me.
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river
4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever,
till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river.
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 MUSIC:William H. Doane, 1832-1915
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.
ANTHEM Standing on the Promises of God
Miramar United Methodist United Women in Faith
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Joyce Hemmans
MESSAGE Servanthood: Is this a Calling for You?
Deaconess Paulet Royes
HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 363 And Can it Be+
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
BENEDICTION
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United Women in Faith meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom. Please join us. We will be honored to count you among our guests!
(Please visit our welcome table in the foyer after each service)
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, Wednesday and 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
