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

Sunshine CathedralSunday Morning

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Service of The Word Welcome and Announcements

The Processional Hymn January 1st, 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, January 1st, 2017 2 Sunshine Cathedral

Centering Moment Kathleen McTigueWe stand at a threshold, the new year something

new, still unformed, leaving a stunning power in our hands.

What shall we do with this great gift of Time, this year?

Let us begin by remembering that whatever justice, whatever peace and wholeness might bloom in our world this year we are the hearts and minds, the hands and feet, the embodiment of all the best visions of our people.

The new year can be new ground for the seeds of our dreams.

Let us take the step forward together, onto new ground, planting our dreams well, faithfully, and in joy.

Please be seated.Share in the Chair

A reading from the PsalterPsalm 8.4-5 (CEV)

“What are human beings that you think about them; what are human beings that you pay attention to them? You’ve made them only slightly less than divine, crowning them with glory and grandeur.”

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

Please rise as you are able.

GradualSing them Over Again to Me

Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life;let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life;

Words of life and beauty teach me faith and duty.Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.

A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew2.13-15, `9 - 2` (NRSV)

“…an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and fl ee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod…

When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, ’Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.’ then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel.”


A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew25.35-36 (NRSV)

“[Jesus said], ‘I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are mem-bers of my family, you did it to me.’”


ResponseSing them Over Again to Me

Sweetly echo the gospel call, wonderful words of life;off er pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life;

Jesus, blessed Savior, keep me with you forever.Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life

Please be seated.

The Anthem You Did It Unto MeMark Weston

The Message Rev Dr Durrell Watkins Senior Minister

Choral Invitation to Prayer Please rise as you are able.

‘Rise & Be Healed’

The Sign of Peace We Greet

Fort Lauderdale, FL 3 Sunday, January 1st, 2017

We Remember

Tithes & OfferingsStewardship Thought

“When we say yes to stewardship, we are committing ourselves to the fundamental belief that as we support God, God will support us…giving fi rst to God is an act of stewardship and an expression of faith.” Chris Deets

The Offering BlessingDivine Love, through me, blesses and multiplies all

that I have, all that I give, and all that I receive. Thank you God! Amen.

Offertory Music Impromptu Opus 90, No 2By Franz Schubert - Performed By Isidora Jovanovic

Doxology Rise as you are able.

Service of Holy Communion

Preparation of Gifts&

Eucharistic Intentions

Intercessions

Model 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, people! Nations! Alleluia!

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

Bob Morse 01/01/1988Ted Oates 01/01/2002Donald Grante 01/02/1990Walter Gaugler 01/03/2015Frank Ingrassia 01/04/2006Carolyn Price 01/04/2008

Marcie Fox 01/04/2012Phillip Leuttinger 01/05/1991Rick Tiberi 01/05/1992Doris Vogler 01/05/1994Robert Bickel 01/07/2003


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“Chaplet of Divine Mercy” – adapted

Loving Creator, we remember the wisdom and love, peace and integrity of your bless-ed anointed one,

our Lord, Jesus Christ, who taught of your love for us and also the whole world. (1x)

For the sake of your infi nite goodness, please smile upon us and on the whole world. (7x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, give blessings to us and to the whole world. (3x)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Benediction Rise as you are able.

The Recessional Song


SunBurst NewsSunBurst NewsAnnual Meeting: January 15th Following 2nd

ServiceWe encourage EVERY member to attend our annual

meeting (always the 3rd Sunday in January). This is the meeting where we review the achievements and challenges of the previous year and cast the vision for the new year. This is an excellent way to stay informed about the health and direction of the church. We usually keep well under an hour, so you still have time for a tasty brunch afterward. We hope to see you on January 15th for our annual congregational meeting!

January Performances at Sunshine Cathedral For ticket price and purchasing information, please visit SunshineCathedral.org

Matt Alber (singer) January 7th at 8 pm

South Florida Chamber Ensemble January 14th at 3 pm

Leslie Jordan (comedian)January 21st at 8 pm

Dr. Sofi a Martin (concert pianist)January 29th at 4 pm

Renew Your CommitmentWe are starting 2017 highly motivated to reach

more people with the power of hope, the celebration of the sacred value of all people, the assurance of God’s all-inclusive and unconditional love, and with the affi rmation that the gospel call us to work for justice for all. We want to build community, strengthen connections, inspire devotion, give people resources for spiritual growth, minister to physical needs, and in all things glorify the omnipresent Spirit of Love.

To do all that we hope to do, we need every member and faithful friend of Sunshine Cathedral to renew their commitment of supporting the ministries of Sunshine Cathedral with time, talent, and treasure

You will be asked to make a generous pledge of support this year, and we hope that you will joyfully make that pledge and faithfully honor it so that we can be God’s love in action in a hurting world. Thank you for your commitment.

New Seating for Sunshine CathedralMake a pledge toward the Chair Campaign so

that Sunshine Cathedral can have new, beautiful seats and fl ooring.

For every $553.00 given (given at once, or pledges fulfi lled), 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 pur-chasing 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 beauti-ful, 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.

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

Spirit & TruthOur devotional publication, Spirit & Truth, will be

distributed quarterly in 2017. This year the focus is on bible study and prayer. Each day’s refl ection begins with a bible passage followed by a refl ection from one of our spiritual leaders and it concludes with a positive prayer. Of course, there are other resources in Spirit & Truth, such as our weekly lectionary readings, our spiritual heroes, our daily offi ce (a guide for prayer throughout the day), and more. Spirit & Truth is meant to teach spiritual principles and in 2017 it will focus on increasing biblical literacy. Please use Spirit & Truthin your daily prayer life and share copies with friends. We will continue to support the Spirit & Truth outreach with a monthly “noisy” (spare change) off ering.

Hospitality MinistryThe Hospitality Ministry is looking for additional

members. This ministry works Sundays to make our coff ee hour possible, making sure that all who come to a Sunday service have a place to have a light snack as they meet and greet long-time and new friends after our morning services. If you are interested in joining this essential ministry, please see either a Hospitality


Ministry team member in the social hall or email Rev. Kevin Tisdol – [email protected].

A Course in Miracles: Thursdays at 6:30 pm“ACIM…teaches that the way to universal love and

peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. A Course in Miracles also emphasizes that it is but one version of the universal curriculum, of which there are ‘many thousands.’ Consequently, even though the language of the Course is that of traditional Christianity, it expresses a non-sectarian, non-denominational spirituality...A Course in Miracles states that ‘its goal for you is happiness and peace.’ The Text also explains the basis for fear and guilt, and how they can be overcome through miracles, which are defi ned as maximal ‘expressions of love.’ The 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.

Sunshine Cathedral: Post-Denominational/Trans-Denominational

Sunshine Cathedral is affiliated with both the International Council of Community Churches (ICCC, or “ITripleC”) and Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC).

The ICCC (ITripleC) is an association of autonomous congregations and independent movements. The ITripleC includes progressive, evangelical, and liturgical parishes and is a member of the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches and is historically committed to racial diversity and social justice. The ICCC was formed in 1950 as the result of a merger of two organizations in the community church movement.

MCC was founded in 1968 by Troy D. Perry, a minister from the Pentecostal tradition who felt called to start a church that would welcome and affi rm the LGBT children of God.

Sunshine Cathedral has no formal creed but as Christians, Jesus is our primary faith symbol/example and we seek to understand the message and mission of Jesus by careful and open-minded study of the scriptures. Our worshiping community is open to those who do as well as those who do not primarily identify as Christian, and still, our roots are in the progressive Christian movements; and, the message and ritual of our church are inspired by the progressive Christian witness.

Our presentation of the Christian message is compatible with the 8 Points of Progressive Christianity (ProgressiveChristianity.org): [Progressive Chris-tians] (1) Believe that following the path and teachings of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the Sacred; (2) Affi rm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and Oneness of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom in our spiritual journey; (3) Seek community that is inclusive of all people, including but not limited to conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, believers and agnostics, women and men, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and those of all classes and abilities; (4) Know that the way we behave towards one an-other is the fullest expression of what we believe; (5) Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning than in absolutes; (6) Strive for peace and justice among all people; (7) Strive to protect and restore the integrity of our Earth; (8) Commit to a path of life-long learning, compas-sion, and selfl ess love.

Pillars Society – Become a MemberA message by Dr. Keith D. Muller, Sunshine Cathedral Foundation Chair

Our celebration of Burning the Mortgage was made possible by support from our congregation but also and to a signifi cant extent by members of our Pillars Society who upon their death remembered the church and foundation in their wills and life estates, including life insurance policies. We will always remember them.

Now that our mortgage debt is paid off , we must remain vigilant for future needs. Our campus and buildings are not new. We can anticipate needs arising in the areas of plumbing, roofs, electrical, parking lot, technology, and other areas. In addition, as you know our church leaders have their eyes on future growth needs so that we can expand our outreach to more people, such as the recently announced new seating project.

Equally important is the need to recognize the heavy use of our campus and buildings by multiple community groups and organizations. This level of use will take a toll on our property. We need to


maintain our landscaping and buildings (painting and more) and to do this requires funds. Our volunteer groups – such as the landscape team – would benefi t from additional support.

The Sunshine Cathedral Foundation requests that each of us refl ect on our church and how we can help. Please consider completing the necessary paperwork to become a Pillar and let us know if you have remembered the church or foundation in your wills, IRAs, insurance policies or simply in your life estates. Our senior minister and staff remind us often that no gift is too small.

For answers to any questions about becoming a member of our Pillars Society please talk with me or any member of the Board of Governors. Or email me at [email protected]. Happy New Year!

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

We pray for the following individuals: Shelly H.; Ed; Jodie; Kathy; Susan; David;

Bev; Mike; Betty H.; Millard; Ricki; Norah; Fryjo; Michelle; Mabel Faye; BR; Richard & Cindy; Carol; Karen R.; Esther & William; Joanne & Cecil; Margaret; Martha; Bruce; Lou C.; Bill C.; civil liberties in the US and beyond; wisdom and guidance for the leaders of the world; all who struggle with depression; the people of Aleppo; the people of Berlin; Barbara; William; Jean M.; Terrell; Gene A.

And also for the following people:The elderly; The lonely; The LGBT community;

Those in war zones; Those who lack adequate food, shelter, or medical care

For the following ministries:The Global Justice Institute; and the Sunshine

Cathedral And for: peace in the world.

Dear God, We wish for those who need healing to be

strengthened and renewed. For those who are lonely or afraid, we pray for them to be comforted. For those who are struggling fi nancially, we affi rm that ours is an abundant universe wherein every need may be supplied. And for those whose needs are known to you alone, we ask that you meet those needs. 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 12/25/16 Generosity Income $19,180.57

Generosity Need $ (12,462.00Our Abundance and/or Need $6,718.57

Per Capita Giving $19.35

Worship Services 1,209Online Virtual Resourcing 20,467

Broward Health Imperial Point is committed to becoming the

hospital of choice for the LGBTQ community. We are uniquely

equipped with the training and

walks through our doors.

for the LGBTQ community, we welcome patients for who they

can be transparent about their healthcare needs.

healthy life is what makes Broward Health Imperial Point a leader in the treatment and

awareness of the LGBTQ community’s health needs.

For more information, call 954.776.8500

BrowardHealth.org/BHIP

6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

A hospital for everyone.


Sunshine Cathedral 2017 Bus Tours Florida Wine Tasting Tour

March 10-11th

Tours and tastings at 4 outstanding wineries/vineyards

Homestead – Schnebly RedlandsWinery & BreweryBradenton – Rosa Fiorelli Winery &VineyardsOrlando – Lakeridge Winery &VineyardsSt. Augustine – San Sebastian

On your own evening and overnight in Tampa Bay near Convention Center,

waterfront and LGBT nightlife.

Leaves Friday morning at 8 am and returns Saturday night by 10 pm.

$260/pp – includes bus transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), tasting/tour fees (meals not included).

$50 deposit to reserve spot due Jan 24th. Balance due February 10th.

Civil Rights History and Justice Tour

April 19-22nd

Selma and Montgomery, AL

Edmund Pettis BridgeBrown Chapel AMESelma to Montgomery National HistoricTrailMontgomery Capitol BuildingJonathan Daniels MemorialDr. King’s Church and ParsonageTuskegee Institute

Atlanta and Savannah, GA

The Carter Center and PresidentialLibrary/Museum, the Center for Civil andHuman Rights, the Dr. King CenterEnjoy evening and nightlife in AtlantaExplore the antebellum city of Savannah

Leaves Wednesday morning at am and returns Saturday evening by 10 pm.

$480 pp/ includes bus transportation, 3 nights’ accommodation (double occupancy) entrance

fees to all sites (meals not included). $100 deposit to reserve spot due Feb 15th.

Balance due March 15th.

Reclining seatsgRestroom on boardWifi access


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, January 10th

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

California Pizza KitchenWednesday, January 18th

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

Burger 21Monday, January 23rd

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.

January - March EventsJanuary 7 - Matt Alber Concert14 - SF Chamber Ensemble: The Villian16 - 21 Sunshine Cathedral Cruise21 - Performing - Leslie Jordan29 - Dr. Sofi ya Martin Piano Concert

February4 - Hot Topic Series: Justice & Compassion11 - Performing - Pam Ann17 - 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)11 - Organ & Piano Concert: BarbaraRamcharitar & Eddie Neimann12 - Daylight Savings Time17 - Performing: Coco Peru18 - Performing: SF Chamber Ensemble: In theEnd19 - SF AIDS Walk - Team Sunshine Cathedral

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