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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 15th, 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 15th, 2017 2 Sunshine Cathedral - 2017 A Year of Evangelism

Centering Moment Kathleen McTigueWe come together this morning to remind one

another to rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives,

To resist the headlong tumble into the next moment, until we claim for ourselves awareness and gratitude,

Taking the time to look into one another’s faces and see there communion: the refl ection of our own eyes.

This house of laughter and silence, memory and hope, is hallowed by our presence together.

Please be seated.Share in the Chair

A reading from the Wisdom of Martin Luther

“To preach Christ is to feed the soul…”

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

A reading from the Wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We need to pledge ourselves anew to the cause of Christ. We must capture the spirit of the early church. Wherever the early Christians went, they made a triumphant witness for Christ. Whether on the village streets or in the city jails, they daringly proclaimed the good news of the gospel.”


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 John1.32-34 (NIV)

“John gave this testimony: ‘I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on [Jesus]. And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me – The [one] on whom you see the spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the holy Spirit – I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.’”


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 I Will Sing With the SpiritBy John Rutter

The Message 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 15th, 2017

We Remember

Tithes & OfferingsStewardship Thought

“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his God-given gifts to help rebuild our society and never shied away from giving his time, talent, and treasure. May we generously give of our gifts as well, for the building up of the [kin-dom] of God in our midst.” Rev. James V. Matthews

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 Let Freedom RingBy Gloria and William Gaither

Performed By: Anthony Terrace and Mike Keel

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, peoples! Nations! Alleluia!

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

Mark Eagar 01/15/1992Mark Purviance 01/15/1996Ron Nicholson 01/15/1996Joe Esposito 01/15/1999Sharon McCracken 01/15/1999Robert Eads 01/16/1999Bud Adams 01/17/2001Ken Nunn 01/17/2013Rick Stotts 01/18/1994Kirby Sellers 01/18/2016

Steve Lather 01/19/1994Tony Yaxley 01/19/1997Viola Crotts 01/19/2007David Wehrle 01/20/2008Johnathan Stewart 01/21/1987Bob Cammer 01/21/1990Dennis Harrington 01/21/1990Jay Trickey 01/21/1990Dorothy Barry 01/21/2007


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

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Benediction Rise as you are able.

The Recessional Song


SunBurst NewsSunBurst NewsAnnual Meeting: Today Following 2nd Service

W e e n c o u r a g e E V E R Y m e m b e r 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 for our annual congregational meeting!

Renew Your CommitmentWe are starting 2017

h igh ly mo t i va ted 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 calls 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.

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.

Remaining January Performances at Sunshine Cathedral

For ticket price and purchasing information, please visit SunshineCathedral.org

Leslie Jordan (comedian)January 21st at 8 pm

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

RIP Reverend Mike Nikolaus(information provided by Sunshine Cathedral and former Christ MCC lay leader, Rudy Molinet)

Rev. Mike Nikolaus served as the long-term pastor of Christ MCC in Miami. Mike passed away last summer.

Christ MCC was the church that initially sponsored Church of the Holy Spirit (now known as Sunshine Cathedral) as an outreach to the Fort Lauderdale community. Rev. Mike was very involved in building bridges with other churches in Miami especially at the height of the AIDS crisis. He was very ecumenical and was very much in line with the thinking of today’s Sunshine Cathedral. After CMCC, he went on to lead other churches around the country on an interim basis including Church of our Savior MCC which was then located in a storefront in Boca Raton.

A Special Invitation from Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins and the Sunshine Cathedral

Every year, at the Sunshine Cathedral we touch thousands of people with the message of God’s all-inclusive and unconditional love. We witness powerful transformations in so many ways. As a “diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future is fi lled with infi nite possibilities” we now look to a new year fi lled with promise and alive with hope.

Yes, these are turbulent times in a troubled world. Yet, we can be a beacon of light and love.

As we look to the future, our mission is to share the blessings we have received in ways that can transform lives and transform the world. To fulfi ll this exciting vision we are praying, planning, and preparing to improve and expand our ministries.

We would like to hear from you as we review our present ministries and plan for the future. I would like to invite you to participate in our online Congregational Life Survey.

Your participation in this survey will provide important feedback to improve the qualities of our ministries and congregational life in the Sunshine Cathedral. Your responses are anonymous and confi dential. Completion of this survey usually takes less than 15 minutes plus the time required for you to write your comments should you wish to do so. This online survey will be open for your responses from January 9 until noon on January 31.

The link to our online survey has been included in an eblast and can be found on the church website (SunshineCathedral.org).

Your views and voice are vital as we continue to think and pray about what God can inspire us to become and do in the years ahead!


For anyone without access to a computer or the internet, a paper copy of the survey is available or a computer and internet connection can be provided at the Sunshine Cathedral. Contact Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin for more information.

A Progressive, Community ChurchSunshine Cathedral is affi liated 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. Newcomers Reception at California Pizza Kitchen

Are 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).

BRICKS & MORTAR MINISTRY~ Pillars Society A 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 [email protected].

~ New Seating for Sunshine CathedralMake a pledge toward the Chair Campaign (CCIV) so

that Sunshine Cathedral can have new, beautiful seats and fl ooring. For every $553.00 given (g iven a t once, o r 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])


~ Stained Glass Windows and DoorsNow that we have a new window installed over our

chancel and one in our columbarium/memorial chapel, people are expressing interest in the window project.

The primary question has been what is the cost? Below are the prices set through a collaborative eff ort of the church leadership and the Board of Governors of the Sunshine Cathedral Foundation. Windows and doors may be purchased by an individual or a group of individuals. Payment plans are also accepted. Renderings of our windows and doors are on display in the cathedral narthex.

Chancel windows: $25,000 eachDouble glass doors on north and south side of

sanctuary: $35,000 per panel, each door has 2 panelsSingle panel doors (2) to enter the sanctuary: $30,000

Main entrance doors (2): $40,000 per panel

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

We pray for the following individuals:

Bill C.; the people of Aleppo; BR; Richard & Cindy; Carol; Esther & William; Karen R.; William; Norma; Mitch; Lyle; Norm; Ned; Carol; Barbara; John; those injured in Turkey; Cynthia & family; Janina; Anne; Marc; Todd K.; Barbara M.; Tony S.’s mom; Kristal J. & her brother; those injured or who lost loved ones in the Ft Lauderdale airport attack; 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:

Dear God, may your harmonizing, life-giving spirit move in these lives which we hold in prayer and may abundant blessings fl ow into them. 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 1/8/2017

Generosity Income $11,833.99Generosity Need $8,636.60Our Abundance $3,197.39

Per Capita Giving $18.51

Worship Services 717Online Virtual Resourcing 11,033


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


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.


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

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

California Pizza KitchenWednesday, January 18th , February 15th, & March 15th

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

Burger 21Monday, January 23rd , February 27th & March 27th

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 16 - 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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