Pastor: David Range
March 29, 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
Easter Cantata, Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026, Joint 10:00 a.m. service
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
During the singing of the hymn, the children are invited to process with the palm fronds
*Hymn 280 All Glory, Laud and Honor+
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
1 Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son,
who in the Lord's name comest, the King and Blessed One.
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
2. The company of angels are praising thee on high,
and we with all creation in chorus make reply.
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
3 The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went;
our prayer and praise and anthems before thee we present.
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
4 To thee before thy passion they sang their hymns of praise;
to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise.
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
5 Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring,
Who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King.
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
WORDS: Theodulph of Orleans, 8-9th cent; trans, by John Mason Neale, 1851 MUSIC: Melchior Teschner; harm. by W. H. Monk, 1861
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Enter Into Jerusalem (Sing once)
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house,
With the healthy and the sick, with the worker and the weak,
Let us go to God’s house
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house,
Come and run with the wind with the God who reigns in peace,
let us go to God’s house.
We go celebrate, we go celebrate, we go celebrate, O Israel!
Praise the name of the Lord on high, praise God’s name in song.
Praise the Lord with a heavenly song, with a heavenly song,
with a heavenly song, praise the Lord!
Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk a-down there,
With the young and the old, with the little and the large,
mek we walk a-down there.
Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk a-down there,
Come and sway to the breeze with the God who reigns in peace,
mek we walk a-down there.
We go celebrate, we go celebrate, we go celebrate, O Israel!
Praise the name of the Lord on high, praise God’s name in song.
Praise the Lord with a heavenly song, with a heavenly song,
with a heavenly song, praise the Lord!
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house,
With your papa and your mama, with your uncle and your aunt,
let us go to God’s house.
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house,
Come and run and catch the breeze, with the God who reigns in peace,
let us go to God’s house
We go celebrate, we go celebrate, we go celebrate, O Israel!
Praise the name of the Lord on high, praise God’s name in song.
Praise the Lord with a heavenly song, with a heavenly song,
with a heavenly song, praise the Lord!
He is Exalted (Sing twice)
He is exalted the King is exalted on High;
I will praise Him
He is exalted, forever exalted
And I will praise His name
He is the Lord;
Forever His truth shall reign.
Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.
Above All Powers (Sing twice)
Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what You're worth
Crucified, laid behind a stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all
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: Easter Cantata, one joint service at 10:00 a.m. with a New Member Session after the service in Pastor David’s office. You are invited to become a full member of this great church if you have not become one so far.
TONIGHT: Church Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Picnic Planning committee at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Vacation Bible School planning meeting at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Fast-breaking service at 12 noon. All are invited to come to the sanctuary for a service of Holy Communion after a fast of your choice.
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt. It is open to all children. Marvia Aitken is looking for donations of money so she can buy things to help the children have a good time. If you can help please see her.
The Youth who will be helping with the set up for the Easter Egg hunt should arrive at 4:00 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Easter worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. It is a great time to invite a friend. If you can help support the provision of “bun and cheese” please see Phyllis Abel or give an offering with it clearly designated to support this Easter treat.
Looking ahead
SUNDAY April 12 the United Methodist Men will meet after the 11:00 a.m. service.
FRIDAY, April 10, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica will be performing at the Miramar Cultural Center. Please see flyer for ticket details
MONDAY, April 20 Nehemiah Action 7:30 p.m. at Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, 33060
SATURDAY April 25, Yard Sale and Flea Market hosted by the United Women in Faith, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please see flyer for more information.
May 9 is the Jamaica 5K Reggae Run at Miramar Regional Park, please see the flyer and talk to Allison Feurtado at 954-483-3792 for more info.
See Patrick Brown’s Indecent Proposal, Saturday May 9 at Everglades High School. Please see Allison Feurtado for tickets to this show or the next night in Coral Springs. See flyer 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.
New banners are up on three sides of the playground for those who need the phone number and we thank those who provided other new banners that remind all who come by that “God loves you!”
Summer Camp July 6 to 11. Please see Pastor David, Marvia Aitken or Judy Minott for more details. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 30.
The Mission Offering today is for Residing Hope
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to Good Samaritan Fund
WOMEN’S HISTORY MOMENT
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”
Please stand for the gospel according to Matthew 21:1-11
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN 277 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus+
1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
things I would ask him to tell me if he were here:
scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me;
words full of kindness, deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand;
one of his heralds, yes, I would sing
loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"
WORDS: William H. Parker, 1885 MUSIC: Frederick A. Challinor,1903
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
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.
TIME OF SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
(please email miramarpastor@gmail.com)
PRAYER HYMN 288 Were You There? +
1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
3 Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
5 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
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.
Cantata
Amazing Love, How Can It Be?
Medley, Alleluia, Blessed Assurance
How Great the Name with All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
How Can it Be?
O Praise the Name with Jesus Paid it All
Were You There medley with Christ Arose
At the Cross
The Old Rugged Cross
Because he lives with And Can It Be?
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 310 I Serve A Risen Savior+
1 I serve a risen Savior, he’s in the world today;
I know that he is living, whatever foes may say.
I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer,
And just the time I need him he’s always near.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me, and talks with me, along life’s narrow way.
He lives! he lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
2 In all the world around me, I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary I never will despair.
I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast,
The day of his appearing will come at last.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me, and talks with me, along life’s narrow way.
He lives! he lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
3 Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me, and talks with me, along life’s narrow way.
He lives! he lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
WORDS: Alfred H. Ackley, 1933 MUSIC: Alfred H. Ackley, 1933
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 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
