Pastor: David Range
March 16, 2025
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
March 16, 2025 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN 77 How Great Thou Art+
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
2. When thru the woods and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
3 And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in;
that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died, to take away my sin;
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
WORDS: Stuart K. Hine, 1953 MUSIC: Stuart K. Hine, 1953
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
This is the day
This is the day, this is the day
That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice, we will rejoice
And be glad in it, and be glad in it
This is the day that the Lord has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day
That the Lord has made.
2 This is the day, this is the day
When he rose again, when he rose again.
We will rejoice, we will rejoice
And be glad in it, and be glad in it
This is the day when he rose again
We will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day
When he rose again.
3 This is the day, this is the day
When the Spirit came, when the Spirit came.
We will rejoice, we will rejoice
And be glad in it, and be glad in it.
This is the day when the Spirit came
We will rejoice, and be glad in it.
This is the day, this is the day
When the Spirit came.
Thy Loving kindness (Sing twice)
Thy loving kindness is better than life
Thy loving kindness is better than life
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee;
Thy loving kindness is better than life.
I will lift my hands up unto Thy name,
I will lift my hands up unto Thy name;
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee;
Thy loving kindness is better than life.
Thy Word (Sing once)
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 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
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
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
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
We worship and adore you(Sing twice)
We worship and adore you, bowing down before you,
Songs of praises singing, hallelujahs ringing,
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, amen.
Give Thanks!(Sing once)
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
And now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us;
and now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us.
Give thanks…
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: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Staff Parish Relations Committee at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: at Noon, fast breaking service of 30 minutes in the sanctuary. Bible study online at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Parent Workshop 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please see flyer at the end of the bulletin for more information.
THURSDAY: United Women in Faith, 7:00 p.m. Choir practice 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: Men’s Game Night in the Fellowship Hall starting at 7:00 p.m. All men are invited to join in and bring a game if you would like.
SATURDAY: Food Distribution 10:00 a.m., Confirmation class, 4-5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
MONDAY March 24 Finance Committee at 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY March 30 one joint worship service for the fifth Sunday of the month, followed by a New Members session for all who may be interested in joining the church.
Please pray for our Bold Justice Nehemiah Action on April 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in San Isidro RC church in Pompano Beach, please let your network or team leader know if you would like to ride the bus so that we can allocate seats for all those planning to go.
SATURDAY April 12, Easter Egg Hunt at 6:00 p.m. Please see flyer at the end of the bulletin.
SATURDAY April 26 at 7:00 p.m. & SUNDAY April 27 at 5:00 p.m. Save the Dates! For a presentation of Rhythms of Africa/Music to my ears. Co-sponsored by the City of Miramar at the Miramar Cultural Center. See flyer/contact Allison Feurtado at 954 483 3792 for details.
MONDAY May 26 is our Memorial Day Community picnic from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend or friends. The planning committee is doing a great job getting ready for it and will need the congregation’s help as the time grows closer.
Summer camp week is June 30 to July 5. Please see Pastor David for more information
There are many programs available locally for those needing help. Pastor David has information on a free peer-led support group, a free community mental health group, a youth internship program for high school students, thrive groups that help to manage stress and promote wellness, Project U.P.P. to help youth Understand Potential and Purpose, the Evol project to help you get your GED, and Awesome Dads Awesome Men preparing men to be responsible and engaged dads, and more!
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
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”
WOMEN’S HISTORY MOMENT
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 55:1-13
Please stand for the gospel of Luke 13:1-9
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN 529 How Firm a Foundation+
1. 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 pathway 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 his foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake!”
WORDS”K” in Rippon’s Selection of Hymns, 1787 MUSIC: Early USA melody; harm. From Tabor, 1866
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The Mission Offering today is for Women in Distress
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Apportionments
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
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 378 Amazing Grace+
1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.
2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come
‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.
5 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace.
6 When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, than when we first begun.
WORDS: John Newton, 1779 MUSIC: 19th cent. USA melody; harm. by Edwin O. Excell, 1900
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 Seeking to Shine Like the Face of God Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 580 Lead On O King Eternal+
1 Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents will be our home.
Through days of preparation, thy grace has made us strong;
and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.
2 Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace.
For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums;
with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes.
3 Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears.
Thy cross is lifted o'er us, we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might.
WORDS: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1887 MUSIC: Henry T. Smart, 1835
BENEDICTION
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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 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
