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Sunshine CathedralSunday Morning

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Service of The Word Welcome and Announcements

The Processional Hymn February 12th, 2017

The Call to Worship (Psalm 118)This is the day our God has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Please riseOpening Affirmation

Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future has infi nite possibilities.

Choral Introit Sing Praise to God, Our Highest Good

Sunshine Cathedral Choir Processional

Sunday, February 12th, 2017 2 Sunshine Cathedral - 2017 A Year of Evangelism

Invocation (by Charles Fillmore, adapted)We are now in the presence of pure Being and

immersed in the holy Spirit of life, love, and wisdom. We acknowledge your presence and power, O blessed Spirit. In your divine wisdom now erase our perceived limitations and from your pure substance of love bring into manifestation our world, according to your perfect Law.

Congregation - And so it is.

Please be seated.

Ask the Pastor

A reading from the Wisdom of the Dalai Lama“Be kind whenever possible. It is always

possible.”

In these human words, God’s voice is heard.Thanks be to God.

A reading from the Wisdom of Ellen DeGeneres“Here are the values that I stand for: honesty,

equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way I want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.”


Please rise as you are able.

GradualI Love to Tell the Story

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 it’s true; it satisfi es my longings as nothing else would do. I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew5.21-24, 33, 37 (NLT)

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fi res of hell.

“So if you are presenting a sacrifi ce at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifi ce there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and off er your sacrifi ce to God.

“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the LORD.’ But I say, do not make any vows!…

Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is [evil].


ResponseI Love to Tell the Story

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.

Please be seated.

The Anthem Music Brings Us TogetherBy Russell Robinson

The Message

Rev Dr Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister

Choral Invitation to Prayer Please rise as you are able.

‘Till the Storm Passes By’

The Sign of Peace We Greet

Fort Lauderdale, FL 3 Sunday, February 12th, 2017

We Remember

Tithes & OfferingsStewardship Thought

“…all which I give, I enjoy in a higher manner through the fact that I give it away.” Jean-Paul Sartre

The Offering BlessingGod of abundance, as we worship you with our tithes

and off erings, we are gladly participating in the circulation of divine supply. For your sake we now give to our church in support of its good work and we ask you to bless every gift and every giver. Amen.

Offertory Music Love in Any Language By John Mays and Jon Mohr

Performed by: Sara Burns, Rudy Molinet, Karen Dougherty, Keith Muller

Doxology Rise as you are able.

Service of Holy Communion

Preparation of Gifts&

Eucharistic Intentions

IntercessionsModel PrayerCreator, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy names. Thy kin-dom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kin-dom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.

Please be seated.

Sursum CordaConcelebrant: God is with you.Congregation: And also with you.Concelebrant: Lift up your hearts.Congregation: We lift them to God.Concelebrant: Let us praise God, who is omnipresent Love.Congregation: It is right to give God thanks and praise.Concelebrant: And so it is that we praise God singing…

Laudate Dominum, laudate Dominum omnes gentes, alleluia!

Laudate Dominum, laudate Dominum omnes gentes, alleluia!

Sing praise and bless our God, sing praise and bless our God, peoples! Nations! Alleluia!

Sing praise and bless our God, sing praise and bless our God, peoples! Nations! Alleluia!

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Connection TimePlease join us next door for coff ee in the social hall located on the 1st fl oor of the John Graves building.

CCLI# 11274929

Words of Remembrance Celebrant: We remember that on the night of betrayal and desertion, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread, and shared it with everyone present, saying…“Do this in memory of me.” In the same way, Jesus also took a cup, and off ered it to everyone present, saying, “This cup is the new covenant of all-inclusive love. Do this in memory of me.”

Invitation to Communion

Communion Song

For Everyone BornFor everyone born, a place at the table,to live without fear, and simply to be,to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,for everyone born, the right to be free, and God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

For woman and man, a place at the table,revising the roles, deciding the share,with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,for woman and man, a system that’s fair, and God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

For gay and for straight, a place at the table,a covenant shared, a welcoming space,a rainbow of race and gender and color,for gay and for straight, the chalice of grace, and God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Benediction Rise as you are able.

The Recessional Song

You’ve Got the Whole WorldYou’ve got the whole world in your hands

You’ve got the whole wide world in your handsYou’ve got the whole world in your handsYou’ve got the whole world in your hands.

You’ve got all of your children in your hands.You’ve got all of your children in your hands.You’ve got all of your children in your hands.

You’ve got the whole world in your hands.

You’ve got the whole world in your handsYou’ve got the whole wide world in your hands

You’ve got the whole world in your handsYou’ve got the whole world in your hands.


SunBurst NewsSunBurst NewsAfrican American History Month: Emmet Till

Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was visiting relatives in Money, Mississippi, on August 24, 1955, when he was accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman who was a cashier at a grocery store. Four days later, Bryant’s husband Roy and his half brother J.W. Milam kidnapped Till, beat him and shot him in the head. The men were tried for murder, but an all-white, male jury acquitted them. Till’s murder and open casket funeral galvanized the emerging Civil Rights Movement. Over six decades after Till’s brutal abduction and murder, in January 2017, Timothy Tyson, author of The Blood of Emmett Till and a senior research scholar at Duke University, revealed that in a 2007 interview Carolyn admitted to him that she had lied about Till making advances toward her. (biography.com)

Sunshine Cathedral Annual Leadership Academy: Feb. 23-24

Every year we ask all staff , board, deacons, and key volunteers to attend a leadership retreat/academy. It’s usually on a Saturday, but this year is more extensive.

To keep it from being cost prohibitive, Sunshine Cathedral leaders are asked to pay only $100 for one person or $125 per couple (anyone for whom the cost is too onerous can contact us about alternative arrangements). That cost includes access to a third half day event.

For non-Sunshine Cathedral folk, there is an early registration cost of $150 per person (late registration is $200). But again, SC folk get a greatly reduced rate ($100 for one, $125 for a couple…AND, scholarships are available).

The conference is on a Thursday and Friday, with a special Saturday extra event added (Spiritual Direction training which is required in 2017 of MCC clergy but is open to all clergy, deacons, and others who are interested to learn more about spiritual direction). Conference registrants can take the Saturday workshop for free.

On Thursday, Feb 23, we will hear from Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, an Episcopal priest who is also the dean of a major seminary in California and who has done research and writing on church vitality. We will also have workshops led by SC leaders and in the evening a special worship service where Rev. Dewayne Davis of All God’s Children Community Church in Minneapolis will be speaking.

On Friday, Feb 24, we will hear from one of the most highly regarded Protestant preachers in the English speaking world (that isn’t hyperbole, that is the conclusion of various periodicals and academic surveys), Rev. Dr. Jim Forbes. He is the senior minister emeritus of Riverside Church in NYC, a preaching professor, and a highly sought after speaker (we were fortunate to get him!). His plenary session will be followed again by workshops led by SC leaders and in the evening will have another special worship service were our guest preacher will be Rev. Elder Pat Bumgardner, the senior minister of MCC NY and the founder/Ex Dir of the Global Justice Institute.

Then, on Saturday, an optional (and for conference registrants, FREE) three hour spiritual direction workshop.We will be focusing on best practices for justice work, church vitality, and spiritual care…in other words, MINISTRY. This will be not only a time of skills building and learning (and sharing best practices with other congregations who may be joining us) but also a time of spiritual renewal for all of us. This is the most extensive leadership training we have ever off ered and it is sure to be very energizing. Registration is available at SunshineCathedral.org.

Leadership Academy Scholarships AvailableWe are so serious about wanting people to attend our

exciting Leadership Academy/Best Practices Conference that we have offered Sunshine Cathedral members a discounted rate and now have secured 25 FULL scholarships! That’s right, 25 people will be able to attend the conference at no cost to themselves. Contact Rev. Dr. Robert Griffi n ([email protected]) to apply for your scholarship if you need fi nancial aid to attend the conference. The conference dates are almost upon us, so please register ASAP.

Thank You, Parker!Parker Dillon is Dr. Suzanne Shaw’s

and Joanie Nitzburg’s grandson (faithful Sunshine Cathedral congregants). Parker wanted to help Sunshine Cathedral with its food drive to feed families and individuals in need. So, he saved up his own money and bought several bags of groceries to donate to our feeding ministry! God bless young Parker for his generous spirit and kind heart, and God bless his loving family which has clearly modeled loving-kindness for him.


Newcomers Reception at California Pizza KitchenAre you new to the Sunshine

Cathedral community? Do you have questions about our church? Would you like to meet some of the pastors and other Sunshine Cathedral leaders? If so, please plan on joining us for a Newcomers Reception at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 15 at California Pizza Kitchen located at 2301 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. After the reception, many of us will stay for dinner at CPK to support Sunshine Cathedral and Pizza with a Purpose Day. If you would like more information, please contact Rev Anne ([email protected] or 954-462-2004 x 208).

Women’s Gathering On Friday, February 17, at 7 pm in the Graham/

Fasana Chapel, all those who identify as a woman are invited to a special Spiritual Circle facilitated by the Sunshine Cathedral women’s leadership. Immediately following the Circle we will enjoy a Game Night so bring your board games and a snack to share. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Lydya or Rev. Anne. See you there!

Join Us for Progressive DiningFeb. 14 (Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza), Feb. 15

(California Pizza Kitchen), Feb. 27 (Burger 21): Eat at these establishments on the assigned days and take a Sunshine Cathedral dining out fl ier with you and not only can you enjoy a meal with other Sunshine Cathedral folk but a portion of your bill will be donated back to Sunshine Cathedral!

Some Upcoming Performances in February South Florida Chamber Ensemble

Improving lives through musicSeason 6: Once Upon a Time

Saturday, February 18th, 2017 – 3 pmTix available at SunshineCathedral.org

Miss Richfi eld 1981: Look Who’s Wearing the Pants Now!

Saturday, February 25th – 8 pmTix available at SunshineCathedral.org

New Seating for Sunshine CathedralMake a pledge toward the

Chair Campaign (CCIV) so that Sunshine Cathedral can have new, beautiful seats and flooring. For every $553.00 given (given at once, or pledges fulfilled), the donor will have a name placed on one chair. Donors are making it possible for the church to have new seats, they are not purchasing their

own place to sit nor will donors decide which seats will bear their names (it simply wouldn’t be possible to accommodate those desires). What we are doing is making it possible to have beautiful, new, comfortable seats and those who give the amount of a chair will have a name placed on a chair, somewhere. Arrangements can be made to pay in full - $553.00 or $25.14 a week, or $110.60 monthly from January - May, 2017. Pledges must be paid in full by May 2017. Those with outstanding pledges for CCIII will have their pledges rolled over to this new campaign unless other instructions are given. If you have an outstanding pledge, just keep paying on it and you will be supporting the new eff ort!

For more information please contact Rev. Dr. Robert Griffi n, Executive Minister 954.462.2004 ext. 206 ([email protected])

Sunshine Cathedral FoundationIf you are interested in donating a stained glass window,

purchasing a niche in our columbarium/memorial chapel, or becoming a Sunshine Cathedral “Pillar” (one who remembers the Cathedral in one’s estate planning), please contact the Sunshine Cathedral Foundation offi ce for information. 954.462.2730, [email protected].

A Course in Miracles: Thursdays at 6:30 pm“[A] miracle is defi ned as the shift in perception from

fear to love” (acim.org). A Course in Miracles is facilitated at Sunshine Cathedral weekly by Rev. Margarita Rodriguez and Rev. Nancy Davis. All are welcome.

2017 Florida AIDS WalkSunshine Cathedral will have a team for the 2017 Florida

AIDS Walk to be held on Sunday, March 19. This will be a 5K walk from South Beach Park on Fort Lauderdale Beach (just North of the B Ocean formerly known as the Sheraton Beach Resort). The registration fee for all participants is $25 which will be added to your fundraising total. This fee is treated as a donation to Florida AIDS Walk - supporting the benefi ciary organizations in the support of people living with HIV/AIDS in Florida.

A fundraising goal of $5,000 has been set for our team. If you would like to join the team, make a donation, or if you have any questions, please contact Rev. Anne [email protected] or you can check out the website at http://fl oridaaidswalk.donordrive.com.

Who We Are at Sunshine CathedralOur Spiritual Practice is: Progressive, Positive, &PracticalOur Affi rmation is: Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erentkind of church where the past is past and the future hasinfi nite possibilities.Our Mission is: To rescue religion from irrelevance,practice positive thinking, be justice workers, buildcommunity, value diversity, and help people experiencepeace, hope, and joy in their lives.


Our Vision is:- To be a church whose culture is one of gratitude andgenerosity where every active member gives generouslyof time, talent, and treasure.- To be continuously growing in multiple ways.- To demonstrate a progressive and 21st century modelof evangelism and discipleship, that is, of enthusiasticoutreach and intentional spiritual growth.- To take the bible seriously rather than literally, and touse the scriptures in ways that heal rather than harm. Our Core Values are: Inclusion. Compassion. SpiritualTransformation. Social Action.Sunshine Cathedral is Transdenominational &

Postdenominational: Sunshine Cathedral partners with the International Council of Community Churches, Metropolitan Community Churches, the Divine Science Federation, the Global Justice Institute, The Religious Institute, and participates in the American Baptist pension plan. Sunshine Cathedral’s vision and ministries cannot be contained in a single denomination nor limited to one or two affi liations, but works collaboratively with several organizations and is seeking to partner with even more.

S H P MPlease hold these in the power of loving prayer:

We pray for the following individuals: JR; Pamela; Debby; Janina; MS; Richard &

Cindy; Esther & William, Karen R.; Greg S.; Tony; Susan D.; John; Jim M.; Mallory family; Bill K.; Yale; Donald; Millie E.; Joy & family; Jean M.; Terrell; Gene A.; The elderly; the lonely; all who struggle with depression; the LGBT community; those in war zones; those who lack adequate food, shelter, or medical care; civil liberties in the US and beyond; wisdom and guidance for the leaders of the world; The Global Justice Institute; The Sunshine Cathedral; and for peace in the world.

Let us pray: Even when we don’t know what to do or what

to hope for, we can trust in your ever-present goodness, dear God. And so it is that we do now trust you, holy One, to bless all who are on our hearts. Amen.

Sunshine Cathedral Financial InformationFinancial reports and board min-

utes are published at www.sun-shinecathedral.org From the home page, click on “About Us” “Mission Possible” and “Financial and Admin-istrative News”

The Sunshine Cathedral Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in room 8. The Financial Health Team meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Minister of Administration’s offi ce. Both meetings are open to the public.

Financial Data Snapshot from 2/5/2017 Generosity Needed $11,000.78

Generosity Received $16,917.47Our Abundance and/or Need $5,916.68

Per Capita Giving $21.31

Worship Services 772Online Virtual Resourcing 7642

Loaves and FishesThe February winning ticket number is 525649. Please

contact Amy Walker at (954) 882-5928 to claim your $25.00 gift card.


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For more information, call 954.776.8500

BrowardHealth.org/BHIP

6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

A hospital for everyone.

Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 1st - 7 pm

A Lenten Bible StudyWednesdays in Lent - 7 pm


Cathedral Upcoming EventsCathedral Upcoming Events

Two Sunday morning services9:00 (ASL interpreted) 10:30

Sunday 5:00 in Second Life

1480 SW 9th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

954.462.2004

www.sunshinecathedral.org

Two Sunday morning services9:00 (ASL interpreted) 10:30

Sunday 5:00 in Second Life

1480 SW 9th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

954.462.2004

www.sunshinecathedral.org

Monthly Collection Programs1st Sunday - Loaves & Fishes: Food Collection

3rd Sunday - Clothing Collection (For BG Hospital & Homeless)

Due to limited storage space, please bring items on designated Sundays only.

Sunshine CathedralProgressive Dining

We invite you to join Sunshine Cathedral in our Progressive Dining Outreach at one of the 3 venues listed below. These dining opportunities are a great way to connect with family, friends or church members while enjoying a meal together. Also, when you dine at one of the 3 places listed below on the designated day, Sunshine Cathedral will receive a percentage of your check as part of our community fundraising eff orts.

Anthony’s Coal Fired PizzaTuesday, February 14th, March 14th, April 11th

Location: 1580 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330420% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral

California Pizza KitchenWednesday, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th

Location: 2301 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330520% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral

Burger 21Monday, February 27th, March 27th and April 24th

Location: 2949 N. Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330610% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral

Remember to take a fl ier with you on each trip. You can download a fl ier from our website at www.SunshineCathedral.org. Enjoy your dining out and thank you for helping to support Sunshine Cathedral.

February - April Events

February17 - Cathedral Women’s Gathering18 - SF Chamber Ensemble: Love Letters22 - 24 Excellence in Ministry Conference25 - Spiritual Direction Retreat25 - Performing - Miss Richfi eld 1981

March 1 - Ash Wednesday Service10 - 11: Florida Wine Tasting Tour (Bus Trip)12 - Daylight Savings Time17 - Performing: Coco Peru18 - Course In Miracle Day with Rev Dr JonMundy18 - Performing: SF Chamber Ensemble: In theEnd19 - SF AIDS Walk - Team Sunshine Cathedral25 - Organ & Piano Concert: BarbaraRamcharitar & Eddie Neimann

April 8 - Living the Questions Lenten Study14 - Good Friday - Stations of the Cross16 - Easter Services Times: 8am, 9:30am, 11am19 - 22: Civil Rights History & Justice Tour (BusTrip)

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