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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 Gathering Today’s Theme:
+++++Dreaming Dreams into Reality
Announcements & Welcoming Guests
January 6th, 2019
The Call to Worship (Psalm 118)This is the day our God has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Please rise as you are able. Opening Affirmation
Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future has infi nite possibilities.
Service of Praise
Candle Lighting Prayer
Deacon: We gather this hour as people of faith with joys and sorrows, gifts and needs.
Congregation: We light this beacon of hope, sign of our quest for truth and meaning, in celebration of the life we share together. Amen.
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Please be seated.
Service of ProclamationThe Wisdom of Zoroaster: “That which is good for all and any one,For whomsoever- that is good for me. . .What I hold good for self, I should for all. Only Law Universal is true law.”
In these human words, God’s voice is heard. Thanks be to God.
Please rise as you are able.
The Gospel According to Matthew (2.1-15):Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea during the time
when Herod was king. After Jesus was born, some magi from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the baby who was born to be the king of the Jewish People? We saw his star in the east. We came to honor him.”
When King Herod heard about this new king…he was troubled. And all the people in Jerusalem were worried too. Herod called a meeting of all the leading priests and teachers of the law. He asked them where the Christ would be born. They answered, “In the town of Bethlehem in Judea. The prophet [Micah] wrote about this…:
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are important among the rulers of Judah. A ruler will come from you. He will be like a shepherd for my people, the Israelites.’”
Then Herod had a secret meeting with the magi from the east. He learned from them the exact time they fi rst saw the star. Then Herod sent [them] to Bethlehem. He said to them, “Go and look carefully to fi nd the child. When you fi nd him, come tell me. Then I can go honor him too.”
The magi heard the king and then left. They saw the same star they had seen in the east. It went before them until it stopped above the place where the child was. When the magi saw the star, they were fi lled with joy. They went to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary. They bowed down [before] the child. They opened the gifts they brought for him. They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But God warned [them] in a dream not to go back to Herod. So they went home to their own country by a diff erent way. Then, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Get up!
Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Herod will start looking for the child to kill him. Stay in Egypt until I tell you to return.”
So Joseph got up and left for Egypt during the night with the child and his mother. Joseph stayed in Egypt until Herod died…
In these human words, God’s voice is heard. Thanks be to God.
Prayer: Dear God: Give us dreams of healing, of justice, of peace, and give us the grace to dream our dreams into reality.
Response - Threefold AmenAmen - Amen -Amen
Please be seated.
The Anthem Impossible DreamBy Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh
Homily Rev Dr Durrell Watkins
Choral Invitation to PrayerPlease rise as you are able.
Fill Me, O Power of GodFill me O Power of God
Give me the hope I needRemove all fear and give me joy
And I will be blessed indeed.
Fill me O Love DivineHelp me now to believe
That I deserve Good in my lifeAnd miracles I’ll receive.
Fill me now Perfect PeaceLet sorrow now depart
Fear and despair must go now tooAs healing grace fi lls my heart.
Tune: Trentham, SM; Robert Jackson, 1840-1914 (“Breathe on Me, Breath of God”)
Service of SacramentsSacrament of Sharing (Tithes & Offerings)
Stewardship Thought“Of all the varieties of virtue, generosity is the most
beloved.” Aristotle
Offering Prayer: “Grateful for the abundance of life, we now return a portion of the blessings we enjoy. May our gifts be blessed and multiplied. May we be given the grace to give liberally. May our gifts be put to good use and divine service. Amen.”
Offering Music Any Dream Will DoBy Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim RicePerformed By Nicholas Gunn
Doxology Rise as you are able.
Spirit of Truth, of Life, of PowerSpirit of truth, of life, of power, we bring ourselves as gifts
to thee: oh, bind our hearts this sacred hour in faith and hope and charity.
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We Remember
Sacrament of Hospitality
Eucharistic Intentions
Intercessions
Song of Divine Mercy Loving Creator, we remember the wisdom and love, peace and integrity of your blessed 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. (3x)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, give blessings to us and to the whole world. (2x)
Clergy: We affi rm blessings today for this congregation, for all who are on our hearts, and for all who seek hope, healing, peace, guidance, or joy.Congregation: All shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Clergy: We also celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones, which we may now name either silently or aloud…We bless their memories, and we are blessed by them.Congregation: (+) Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Clergy: And with people all over the world we pray,Congregation: May peace prevail on earth!
Clergy: Joining hands and hearts together, and using the words of Jesus, let us continue our prayers in song …
Model Prayer Creator, 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.
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Sursum CordaClergy: Lift up your hearts!Congregation: We lift them up to you, for in your presence it is right to do.
Clergy: Lift up your hearts!Congregation: In joy together laud, we lift them up, we lift them up to God.
Clergy: It is right, good, and a joyful thing everywhere and at all times to give praise to God; therefore, with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven we join our voices in this hymn of grateful praise.
Congregation: Lord, thy glory fi lls the heavens; earth is with its fullness stored. Unto thee be glory given, holy, holy, holy Lord. Heaven is now with anthems ringing, earth takes up the angels’ cry; Holy! Holy! Holy! Singing, Lord of hosts, thou Lord most high!
The Lord’s Supper Clergy: On the night of his arrest, the Lord Jesus took bread, and after he had given thanks, broke it and asked that it be shared in memory of him. He also took a cup of wine, saying it represented a new covenant and, again, asked that it be shared in memory of him.Congregation: (+) In memory of Jesus, we bless and share this Love Feast.
Invitation to CommunionCommunion Song
As We Gather at Your TableAs we gather at your table, as we listen to your word,help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred.Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s victory known.
Gracious Spirit, help us summon other guests to share that feast where triumphant Love will welcome those who had been last and least. There no more will envy bind us nor will pride our peace destroy, as we join with saints and angels to repeat the sounding joy.
Prayer of ThanksgivingPlease rise as you are able.
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Benediction
Recessional Song Love Train
Sending ForthOur worship has ended. Let our service begin!
Thanks be to God!
Did you know that your Sunshine Cathedral is a member of the Amazon-Smile Program.
If you are making any online purchases through Amazon be sure to your our link and Sunshine Cathedral will receive a percentage of your purchase.
How to use it - go to SunshineCathedral.org. Click the Donate\Buy button and select the link for Amazon.com - happy shopping and thank you for supporting Sunshine Cathedral - #ADiff erentKindofChurch
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SunBurst NewsSunBurst News
A E – “Epiphany…means ‘manifestation’ or ‘showing forth’…Epiphany [can refer] not only to the day itself but to the church season that follows it – a season that has a varied length because it ends when Lent begins, and this depends on the date of Easter.
Epiphany commemorates the… Magi visiting the infant Jesus in Bethlehem…
Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feasts. It was celebrated since the end of the second century, before the Christmas holiday was established. Like other Christian seasons, the church appropriated Epiphany from an old pagan festival. As early as 1996 BCE, the Egyptians celebrated the winter solstice (which then occurred on January 6) with a tribute to Aeon, the Virgin. It is important to note that the holiday was established prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction.” (TimeandDate.com)
N P ? - You can be added to our prayer list, you can come forward for anointing and affi rmations during a specifi ed time in Sunday worship, and/or you can see a Prayer Chaplain/Practitioner following our Sunday worship services. It is our joy to pray with you.
I ’ ! - On Saturday, January 12 from 4 pm – 7 pm all lesbian, bi, queer, gay, women-loving-women are invited to a classic style potluck to be held in the Graham/Fasana Chapel. Please bring a dish to share. All plates, cups, napkins, cutlery, etc. will be provided. Good music! Food! Board games! Great community! Invite a friend. Any questions, please contact Rev. Anne Atwell at [email protected] or 954-462-2004 ext. 208.
F T - Divine Science: Its Principle & Practice. Rev. Rita Caiazza, facilitator. Meets weekly: January 13 - April 7. To register, email dsfi @me.com or call 802.779.9019. The course is free (a book is required) and Samaritan credit is available for those who have 100% attendance and participation in the course. More details available from Barbara Stewart at dsfi @me.com.
A C M - January 20 following the second service. A review of 2018, sharing of exciting information, a snap shot of the fi nancial health of the church, and a peak at what’s to come in the new year. Join us for the annual meeting, Jan. 20.
T T - join us at the Alibi in Wilton Manors (in the Monkey Bar, formerly known as the Manchester Room) at 6 pm (will last about 90 minutes) on the third Monday of each month beginning January 21, 2019 for “Theology On Tap.” There is no charge for the event but we are asked to order a bite from the happy hour menu. We will meet and discuss religious topics. Ask any question. No subject is beyond exploration.
R Y F C - We are starting 2019 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 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.
C S C F S P ! - Two years ago, Sunshine Cathedral began a Brown Bag Lunch Program in which a small bag of non-perishable food items would be off ered to those who need a supplemental meal. In that time, this ministry outreach has grown to the point that over 200 bags are now created and distributed every week by a dedicated team of volunteers….over 9,100 bags during 2018!!
AND in November 2018, Sunshine Cathedral became a Partner Agency with Feeding South Florida which will help to off set some food costs and will allow Sunshine Cathedral to take another step in helping those who are food insecure. The Sunshine Cathedral Food Pantry opened on Wednesday, January 2 providing grocery bags to anyone who requests. No questions, no judgment.
AND in December 2018, the Sunshine Cathedral Food Sharing Program was awarded a $7,500 grant from Our Fund so that we can continue to build our Food Sharing outreach! All of this in just two years!
Thank you to all who support Sunshine Cathedral’s Food Sharing Program by donating food to the Loaves and Fishes ministry. Thank you to those who donated money and/or
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volunteer hours. You are c hanging lives and helping people who just need to know of their sacred value.If you would like more information about the Sunshine Cathedral Food Sharing Program or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Rev. Anne at 954-462-2004 ext. 208 or [email protected].
P S - B M (A message by Dr. Keith D. Muller, Sunshine Cathedral Foundation Chair) - Many of our property needs are met because of members of our Pillars Society who upon their death remembered the Cathedral and its Foundation in their wills and life estates, including life insurance policies. We will always remember them.
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.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. Maintenance requires funds.
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. 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!
2019 F AIDS W - Join the Sunshine Cathedral team! The Florida AIDS Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. All of the money raised will be donated directly to SunServe. To join us, please register at http://fl oridaaidswalk.donordrive.com and search for Team Sunshine Cathedral. When you register, use code SS2019 and your registration fee will be waived. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Anne at 954-462-2004 ext. 208 or Rev. Ty at 954-462-2004 ext. 204.
E S II - The Samaritan Institute (TSI) at Sunshine Cathedral off ers religious education for adults. Our self-study/group discussion hybrid method of learning is ideal for busy adults. TSI’s course for February is Engaging Scripture II and the class will meet February 2 from 9 am to Noon. Required texts:1. What is the Bible? by Rob Bell.2. How to Read the Bible by Harvey Cox.Recommended texts: Three diff erent translations of The Holy BibleFee: Free to audit, $10 for credit. Those taking the course for credit must write brief refl ection papers.
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January 6: The Magi—“Epiphany” is the day traditionally associated with the arrival of the Magi to visit the child Jesus.
January 7: Alethea Brooks Small (1848 – 1906) – sister
of Nona Brooks and Fannie Brooks James (early pioneers in the Divine Science movement). She encouraged Nona in her early leadership of Divine Science. Her husband was a business partner of Charles Fillmore before Charles & Myrtle founded Silent Unity.
J S M - Below is a chart to show what various percentages of diff erent incomes are. For instance, someone who gives $5 a week is giving 2% of a $13,000 income. Someone who gives $240 per week is giving 10% of a $125,000 income. By increasing our generosity (or by becoming more consistent with what we do, for example, by giving even when we aren’t able to physically attend worship), we can each make a big diff erence in the life and health of the Sunshine Cathedral.
If all of us who call Sunshine Cathedral our spiritual home would give 10% of our net income to the church, the church would have no unmet needs. If all of us who call Sunshine Cathedral our spiritual home would give 5% of our net income plus 50 hours per year in volunteer service, we could maintain our current level of health indefi nitely. If we currently give less than 5% of our net income to the church, there are some things we can do to give a bit more and help secure the church’s future:
1. Figure out what we percentage of our income we currently give.
2. Increase that by at least 1% (if we are giving 3% of our income, increase it to 4%, etc.)
3. Make it a clear intention to increase our giving over time until we are consistently giving over 7% of our net income to our spiritual home.
4. Become familiar with Easy Tithe and/or Text to Donate so that we can give our weekly, biweekly, or monthly gifts year round whether we are physically present or not.
5. Pray for our church daily asking God to bless our gifts of time, talent, and treasure.Of course, planned giving (leaving funds to the church
as part of our estate planning) and fundraisers and facilities usage fees all help support the church (and make much of our ministry possible), but the primary source of support for our church should be our regular gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Your faithful, monetary contributions are essential. Thank you for your generous support of this “diff erent kind of church”!
Percentage Giving Chart Annual Income and Percentage Giving (Tithing) $13,000 Weekly Gift Monthly Gift
2% $5 $21
5% $12 $54
7% $17 $75
10% $25 $108
$25,000 Weekly Gift Monthly Gift
2% $10 $41
5% $24 $104
7% $34 $145
10% $48 $208
$50,000 Weekly Gift Monthly Gift
2% $19 $83
5% $48 $208
7% $67 $292
10% $96 $416
$85,000 Weekly Gift Monthly Gift
2% $32 $141
5% $81 $354
7% $114 $495
10% $163 $708
$125,000 Weekly Gift Monthly Gift
2% $48 $208
5% $120 $520
7% $168 $729
10% $240 $1041
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Please hold these in the power of loving prayer:
“My soul is fi lled with divine Love. I am surrounded by divine Love. I radiate Love and Peace to the whole world. God is Love, and all [people] are expressions of divine Love.” Emmet Fox
“...Love one another.” Jesus
We pray for the following : Anna C.; Kathleen; Baby Hope; Sean O. and Family; the Cuba Family; Mayra G.; Champion; Cristina P.; Nayda R., MRR; Louis B.; CF; Pamela A.; Russ D.; those with the holiday blues;Emma; the Lewis family; Ken P.; Marty; Jeff rey; Alice; Alex; Emily; Peter; Rod; EW; AGW; Barbara & Amanda; SK; MAL; Grant; Grace; Carlos; Christy; Jamie; Rick; Courtney; Pete; Louie; Marion W. & DCP; Judy; Nicole; Mike; RP; Gina; Errol;Arthur V.;Scott R.; Scott A.; Jean M.; Carl; Peggy; Barbara H.; Troy P.; the Sunshine Cathedral
Let us pray: In this moment, I give my blessing of love to all who are depending on my prayers. I wish every person happiness and well-being. I see the light of God in each one. I know divine Love holds each one and will never let any of us go. Blessings abound and so it is that I am thankful. Amen.
“I am no longer bound by the past. I am no longer bound by any persons, nor by conditions. God has set me free to be the divine child I was meant to be.” Martha Dawson
Sunshine Cathedral Financial InformationDetailed information is published
at sunshinecathedral.org From the home page, click on “About Us” “Mission Possible” and “Financial and Administrative News”
The Sunshine Cathedral Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month, except July & December, at 7 pm in room 8. Meetings are open to the public.
Financial Data Snapshot from 30 December
Weekly Generosity Income Needed $11,341.00Generosity Income Received $18,689.41Our Abundance and/or Need $7,348.41
it’s easy. Just text 954.399.7333 and in the message put in the amount you wish to give. You will immediately be sent a link for you to set up your secure Text to Give account. Once you fi ll it out, your donation will be processed.
Books by the Senior Minister
V i s i t t h e S u n s h i n e Cathedral website for additional books by Rev Dr Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister.
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Ad PlacementSunshine Cathedral off ers ad placement in our weeky publication, SunBurst as well as online through our website.
For more information please contact Rev Kevin Tisdol at [email protected]
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The Cathedral Staff
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
Progressive DiningWe invite you to join Sunshine Cathedral in our Progressive Dining
Outreach. 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 venues on the designated day, Sunshine Cathedral will receive a percentage of your check as part of our community fundraising eff orts.
The Pub in Wilton Manors1st Wednesday of each month:
Location: 2283 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 3330510% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral
California Pizza Kitchen3rd Wednesday of each month:
Location: 2301 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330520% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral
Due to limited storage space, please bring items on designated Sundays only.
Sunshine Cathedral is not liable for any vehicle incident, including acts of nature, while attending any events.
Upcoming Events
January January 5 - New Thought Class with Pastor Durrell - 9amJanuary 5 – Outlandish Show: Varla Jean Merman – 8pmJanuary 19 – Outlandish Show: Leslie Jordan – 8pmJanuary 20 - Sunshine Cathedral Annual MeetingJanuary 21 - Theology on Tap - Alibi - 6pmJanuary 26 – Outlandish Show: Fran Drescher – 8pm
FebruaryFebruary 2 - New Thought Class with Pastor Durrell - 9amFebruary 9 - Outlandish Show: Pam Ann – 8pmFebruary 14-16 - Outlandish Show – AirOtic – 8pmFebruary - 22-23 Outlandish Show – AirOtic - 8pmFebruary 25 - Bona Italian Restaurant – Give Back Mondayfor Sunshine Cathedral
MarchSunshine Cathedral Dining with Friends FundraiserMarch 2 - New Thought Class with Pastor Durrell - 9amMarch 6 – Ash Wednesday – 7pmMarch 9 – Outlandish Show: Miss Richfi eld 1981 – 8pmMarch 23 – Outlandish Show: Coco Peru – 8pm
AprilApril 6 - New Thought Class with Pastor Durrell - 9amApril 6 – Outlandish: Lee Squared: An Evening with Liberaceand Peggy Lee – 8pmApril 14 – Palm SundayApril 21 – Easter
1480 SW 9th AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
954.462.2004www.sunshinecathedral.org
Executive Leadership TeamRev. Durrell Watkins, DMin, Senior Minister
Rev. Robert Griffi n, DMin, Executive MinisterRev. Anne Atwell, Minister of ConnectionsRev. Ty Bradley, Social Justice Minister
Rev. Kevin Tisdol, Director of Lay & Volunteer MinistriesMrs. Sara Burns, Co-Director of Worship Arts & Vocalist
Ms. Barbara Ramcharitar, Co-Director of Worship Arts & Organist
