Pastor: David Range
May 10, 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
May 10, 2026, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. services
Mother's Day
Please see the end of the bulletin for some additional important information
CALL TO WORSHIP
*Hymn 103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise+
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee.
4. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light;
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: O help us to see
’tis only the splendor of light hidest thee.
WORDS: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867.
PRAYER
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
This is the day medley (Sing once)
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.
I will enter his gates with Thanksgiving in my heart,
I will enter his courts with praise,
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made,
I will rejoice for he has made me glad,
He has made me glad, he has made me glad,
I will rejoice for he has made me g l a d--,
He has made me glad, he has made me glad,
I will rejoice for he has made me glad.
Majesty(Sing once)
Majesty…Majesty, worship his majesty;
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.
Majesty, kingdom authority,
Flow from his throne unto his own, his anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.
Majesty, worship his majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.
Majesty, worship his majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings
We Have Come Into His House (Sing once)
1. We have come into His house
And gathered in His name to worship Him
We have come into His house
And gathered in His name to worship Him
We have come into His house
And gathered in His name
To worship Christ the Lord
Worship Him Christ the Lord
2. Let’s forget about ourselves
And concentrate on Him and worship Him
Let’s forget about ourselves
And concentrate on Him and worship Him
Let’s forget about ourselves
And concentrate on Him
And worship Christ the Lord
Worship Him Christ the Lord
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.
MONDAY: Vacation Bible School helpers meeting 7:30 in person and online.
WEDNESDAY: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Florida International University (FIU) presents a Community/Caregiver Workshop, free to any parent of an infant/toddler or elementary school student. Please see flyer for details
WEDNESDAY: Bible study on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: Choir 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Food Distribution 10:00 a.m., Confirmation Class 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY: Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Looking ahead
MONDAY May 18, Admin Council 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY May 25: Memorial Day Community Picnic, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donation envelopes are available today. Please volunteer through the sign-up sheets. Please see flyer for details.
Thank you for supporting the Action of Bold Justice on April 20. We made good progress on both the affordable housing issue and the end of pretext stops. Our meeting, the Celebration of the investments coming in, is on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Please invest at least $200. Our meeting with Sheriff Tony is on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. in San Isidro Catholic Church. Let us try to make this a “Mini-Action” with as many people as possible to impress the Sheriff.
Vacation Bible School takes place June 8-12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, June 13: Memorial service for our member Myrtle Henry in our church at 11:00 a.m. Please keep her husband Karl and son Kevin and all the family in your prayers.
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.
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.
Upper Rooms for May and June are now available on the back table.
The Mission Offering today is for Good Samaritan Fund
Next Sunday our Mission Offering goes to BOLD Justice
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: 1 Peter 1:13-16 and 1 Peter 2:1-3
Please stand for the reading of the gospel of John 14:15-18 NLT
CHILDREN’S TIME
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (Uche Amari Anderson-Edwards Mickles at 8:30 and Isaiah Carvalho Armel Williams at 11:00)
Brothers and Sisters in Christ; through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are initiated into Christ’s holy Church. We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.
Uche Amari Anderson-Edwards Mickles/Isaiah Carvalho Armel Williams, has been brought for baptism by his parents, and family today. We ask them to respond to these questions as a testimony to their faith, and I ask the congregation to pledge to help them in their task.
To the family, I ask these questions:
On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin? I do.
Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? I do.
Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? I do.
Will you nurture this child in Christ’s holy Church, that by your teaching and example he may be guided to accept God’s grace for himself, and profess his faith openly, and to lead a Christian life? I will.
Now to the congregation I ask:
Do you, as Christ’s body, the Church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons and all the children in this church, in your care?
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.
Let us pray Eternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across the dark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you saved those on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you led them to freedom through the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordan to the land which you promised.
In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb. He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called his disciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to make disciples of all nations.
Pour out your Holy Spirit, to bless this gift of water and Uche/Isaiah who receive it, to wash away his sins and clothe him in righteousness throughout his life, that, dying and being raised with Christ, he may share in his final victory.
Bless the home of Uche/Isaiah and, give wisdom and affection to his parents, along with understanding and guidance, and, most of all, build up the love which conquers all evil and instills the grace to lead a Christian life. We ask in Jesus’ name.
All praise to you, Eternal Father, through your Son Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns forever. Amen.
Uche Amari/Isaiah Carvalho Armel, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The Holy Spirit work within you, that being born through water and the Spirit, you may be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Now it is our joy to welcome our new brother in Christ.
Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you a member of the family of Christ.
*HYMN When Mothers of Salem+
1 When mothers of Salem their children brought to Jesus,
The stern disciples drove them back and bade them depart;
But Jesus saw them ere they fled, and sweetly smiled, and kindly said,
"Suffer the children to come unto Me.
2 How kind was our Savior to bid those children welcome!
But there are many thousands who have never heard His name;
Dear Savior, hear us when we pray, that they may hear thee to them say:
"Suffer the children to come unto Me."
3 And soon may the heathen of every tribe and nation
Fulfill Thy blessed word, and cast their idols all away;
O shine upon them from above, and show Thyself a God of love;
Teach them dear Savior, to come unto Thee.
WORDS: William M. Hutchings, 1827-1876 MUSIC: Crescentius Koromdel
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
MEN’S ANTHEM
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 407 Close to Thee+
Thou my everlasting portion,
more than friend or life to me,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with thee.
Close to thee, close to thee,
close to thee, close to thee,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with thee.
2. Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
nor for fame my prayer shall be;
gladly will I toil and suffer,
only let me walk with thee.
Close to thee, close to thee,
close to thee, close to thee,
gladly will I toil and suffer,
only let me walk with thee.
3 Lead me through the vale of shadows,
bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
then the gate of life eternal
may I enter, Lord, with thee.
Close to thee, close to thee,
close to thee, close to thee,
then the gate of life eternal
may I enter, Lord, with thee.
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosbie, 1874 Music: Silas J. Vail, 1874
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: Faith of Our Mothers
SERMON How God Comforts Pastor David Range
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH 419 I Am Thine O Lord+
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
And it told thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in thine.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
That before thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To thy precious, bleeding side.
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1875 MUSIC: William H. Doane, 1875
BENEDICTION
All music under ccli #24249
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
