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 February 5th, 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

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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 Mariane Williamson

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.”

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?“You are a child of God. Your playing small does

not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.”

“It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

“As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.”

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

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 Matthew5.13-20 (NCV)

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing, except to be thrown out and walked on.

“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don’t hide a light under a bowl.

They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house.

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your [God] in heaven.”

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

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 “Song for the Nations”by Chris Christensen

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

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We Remember

Tithes & OfferingsStewardship Thought

“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Jesus (Matthew 6.21)

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 “Turkish March” from Sonata in A, K. 331 by W.A Mozart

Arrangedby Arcadi VolodosPerformed by eddie Neimann

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!

Edward Poniken 02/05/1993Becky Bedell 02/05/2007Joe Doviak 02/05/2016“Fluff y” Lindroth 02/06/1987Ken Harris 02/06/1995

Walter Sager 02/07/1988Christian McVlain 02/08/2001Jeff rey Reinaldo 02/09/2003Craig Nowak 02/10/1995

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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 world

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

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SunBurst NewsSunBurst NewsSunshine 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). Early registration is being extended to Jan 31. But again, SC folk get a greatly reduced rate ($100 for one, $125 for a couple).

The conference is on a Thurs 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.

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 (anne@sunshinecathedral.net 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 Pam Ann: Touch Trolley…Run to Galley

Saturday, February 11th – 8 pmTix available at SunshineCathedral.org

South Florida Chamber EnsembleImproving 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

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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 (Robert@SunshineCathedral.net)

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, info@SunFound.net.

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 anne@sunshinecathedral.net or you can check out the website at http://fl oridaaidswalk.donordrive.com.

Tithing Chart Where are you on the chart? And, as an act of worship, are you willing to increase your giving? To increase just 1%, simple move one column to the left of wherever your current level of giving is. If you haven’t made a pledge of fi nancial support to the ministries of Sunshine Cathedral for 2017, please do so today. Thank you for your generous support of our important ministries.

Who We Are at Sunshine CathedralOur Spiritual Practice is: Progressive, Positive, & PracticalOur Community Prayer is: May Peace Prevail on Earth!Our Affi rmation is: Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future has infi nite possibilities.Our Mission is: To rescue religion from irrelevance, practice positive thinking, be justice workers, build community, value diversity, and help people experience peace, 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. Spiritual Transformation. Social Action.

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Our Spiritual Principles are:(1) God is omnipresent (“There’s not a spot where Godis not”).(2) All people have sacred value.(3) Love is our supreme value.(4) Our habitual thoughts matter (“Change your thinking& change your world”).(5) Beliefs are well-rehearsed opinions and can be changed.

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.

Creeds: 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.

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

We pray for the following individuals:

Prayer ListWe pray for the following: Cynthia & family; Anne;

Marc; Todd K.; Barbara M.; Tony S.’s mom; Kristal J. & her brother; JR; Pamela; Donad; Debby; Janina; MS; Richard & Cindy; Esther & William, Karen R.; Greg S.; Mallory family; Bill K.; Yale; 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 liber es in the US and beyond; wisdom and guidance for the leaders of the world; The Global Jus ce Ins tute; The Sunshine Cathedral; and for peace in the world.

Guide us, Good God, in the ways of hope and healing, peace and prosperity, joy and justice and minister to our every need. What we wish for ourselves we wish for all people; and so it is.

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 1/29/2017 Generosity Income

Generosity NeedOur Abundance and/or Need

Per Capita Giving

Worship ServicesOnline Virtual Resourcing

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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

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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.

Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 1st - 7 pm

A Lenten Bible StudyWednesdays in Lent - 7 pm

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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

February11 - 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)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)