1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

pentecost, week 22
02 november 2014
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Reflection
“Providence is wiser than you, and you may be confident it has suited all things better to your
eternal good than you could do had you been left to your own option.” • John Flavel, The Hidden Mystery of Providence
“With insufferable vanity had she believed herself in the secret of everybody's feelings; with
unpardonable arrogance proposed to arrange everybody's destiny. She was proved to have been
universally mistaken; and she had not quite done nothing — for she had done mischief.”
• Jane Austen, Emma
Preparation
Use the time before the service as an opportunity to prepare for worship, quiet your heart, and
receive Christ. Feel free to read the reflections above. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell
phone, beeper, iPod, or other noisemaker at this time.
Welcome
The ancient Celts believed that there were “thin places” on this earth; places where you could
experience the very presence of God. Worship is a “thin place” between heaven and earth
where we meet with God. When we gather for congregational worship we enter into the very
presence of the Living God. No matter who you are or what you have done, God, by his grace, is
able to change your life forever. Meet with him at this “thin place”: worship.
Credits
All Scripture references taken from the New International Version (NIV), unless otherwise noted
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Call to Worship
From Psalm 88:8-10
There is none like you, O Lord,
nor are there any works like yours.
All the nations you have made
shall come and bow down before you, O Lord,
and shall glorify your name.
For you are great and do wondrous things,
you alone are God.
Prayer of Invocation
“O Worship The King” *
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The Call to Worship is an
invitation into the unique
activity of worship. Our
primary activity in the worship
service is to participate in the
gift exchange of worship itself,
by hearing God’s Word, by
offering prayers and praise,
and by receiving spiritual
nourishment offered at the
Lord’s table.
The term invocation implies that
the congregation invokes, or “calls
upon,” God. In it, we express our
longing for God as well as deep
dependence and humility.
O worship the King all glorious above
O gratefully sing his wonderful love
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
O tell of his might, O sing of his grace
Whose robe is the light and canopy space
His chariots of wrath, the deep thunderclouds form
And dark is his path on the wings of the storm
CHORUS
You alone are the matchless King, to you alone be all majesty
Your glories and wonders, what tongue can recite
You breathe in the air, you shine in the light
O measureless might ineffable love
While angels delight to worship above
Thy mercies how tender how firm to the end
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend
• Words: William Kethe in the Genevan Psalter (1561)
• Additional Words + Music: Chris Tomlin (2004)
*Please rise in body or in spirit
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“The Wonderful Cross” *
When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the prince of glory died
My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride
See from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did ever such love and sorrow meet Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
CHORUS
Oh the wonderful cross! Oh the wonderful cross!
Bids me come and die and find, that I may truly live
Oh the wonderful cross! Oh the wonderful cross!
All who gather here by grace, draw near and bless your name
Why do we sing in church?
As God's people gather for
worship, we focus our attention
on God and away from
ourselves by singing together.
We respond with thanksgiving
to God, because we have hope.
And we sing because it is the
best and most complete
response that we can utter.
Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small
Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all
• Words: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Additional chorus: Chris Tomlin, J.D. Walt and Jesse Reeves (2000)
• Music: Lowell Mason (1824)
First Reading *
Matthew 6:28-34
One day while in Galilee, as the crowds gathered, Jesus went up on
a mountainside with his disciples, sat down and spoke to the
people. He continued to teach them, saying: 28
As the Bible is the primary
means by which God speaks to
and edifies his people, we read
and listen to the Scriptures
together in worship. In ancient
Israel and the early church,
services of worship were
organized for the public
reading of scripture – a
practice vital to building up the
community of faith.
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of
the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not
even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of
these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is
here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little
faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we
wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need
them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as
well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has
enough trouble of its own.”
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Call to Confession
1 John 2:1-2 (NRSV)
The apostle John wrote: My little children, I am writing these
things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we
have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and
he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but
also for the sins of the whole world.
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Because sin is so pervasive in
both our corporate and
individual lives, Christians and
non-Christians are called to
come before the Father with
honesty and transparency,
confessing our brokenness
and asking for both forgiveness
and healing through Jesus Christ…
In the strength of this assurance, let us confess our sins to God.
Corporate Confession
God of love,
in the wrong we have done
and in the good we have not done,
we have sinned in ignorance;
we have sinned in weakness;
we have sinned through our own deliberate fault.
We are truly sorry.
We repent and turn to you.
Forgive us and renew our lives
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. …we confess corporately to
show our unity even in our
brokenness.
Private Confession
We confess individually in
order to own our failing toward
God and toward humankind in
thought, word and deed.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Christ has given the Church
authority to declare
forgiveness of sins in his
name. Because of this, when
the liturgist proclaims that your
sins are forgiven, you can know
that Christ agrees.
Acts 10:43 (NRSV) All the prophets testify about Christ that everyone who believes in
him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
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“Safely Through” *
Lord we adore thy vast designs, the great abyss of providence
Too deep to sound with mortal lines, too dark to view with feeble sense
CHORUS
Amen! Great is your hand
Amen! Great is your hand
Through seas and storms of deep distress, we sail by faith and not by sight
Faith guides us in the wilderness, through all the briars and the night
Dear Father if Thy lifted rod, resolve to scourge us here below
Still we must lean upon our God, thine arm shall bear us safely through
• Words: Isaac Watts (1709)
• Music: Phil Letizia (2006)
Prayers of the People
After each petition of the prayer, there will be a time to pray silently.
Please join us in the following refrain:
Leader: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
In response to God's having
gathered us in worship, we
offer our petitions to him for
the church, the nation, the
world, the city and those who
are suffering.
The Lord's Prayer Based on Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is
in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our
debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the
power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Passing the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
CityChurch Update
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Passing the peace is a
tradition rooted in Scripture
that embodies our identity as
peacemakers (Matt. 5:9; 2 Cor.
5:20) and trains ours hearts,
hands, and tongues in the ways
of peace.
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Second Reading
Genesis 37:2-13, 23-36
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This is the account of Jacob’s family line. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the
flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he
brought their father a bad report about them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in
his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved
him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
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Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said
to them, “Listen to this dream I had: 7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when
suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and
bowed down to it.”
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His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they
hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said.
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Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another
dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”
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When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this
dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the
ground before you?” 11 His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
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Now his brothers had gone to graze their father’s flocks near Shechem, 13 and Israel said to
Joseph, “As you know, your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I am going to
send you to them.”
“Very well,” he replied.
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when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was
wearing— 24 and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was
no water in it.
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As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming
from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm and myrrh, and they were on their way
to take them down to Egypt.
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Judah said to his brothers, “What will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?
Come, let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brother,
our own flesh and blood.” His brothers agreed.
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So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern
and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.
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When Reuben returned to the cistern and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes. 30
He went back to his brothers and said, “The boy isn’t there! Where can I turn now?”
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they got Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a goat and dipped the robe in the blood. 32 They took
the ornate robe back to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your
son’s robe.”
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He recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! Some ferocious animal has devoured him.
Joseph has surely been torn to pieces.”
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Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days. 35 All his
sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be
comforted. “No,” he said, “I will continue to mourn until I join The prayer of illumination
acknowledges the Spirit’s work
my son in the grave.” So his father wept for him.
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Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar,
one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.
Prayer of Illumination
Sermon
The Gospel According to Joseph, Part 1
“The Hidden Pattern of Grace” – Genesis 37:2-13, 23-36
Rev. Phil Letizia, Lead Pastor
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in this part of worship by
requesting God’s Spirit to act
through the reading and
preaching of Scripture. The
prayer is offered for both the
preacher and the listener, for
both the speaking and the
hearing of the Word.
A sermon is not just teaching
for living; it is mainly a time
when Christ encounters his
people through his Word.
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Affirmation of Faith *
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by
the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into
heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
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When we affirm our
faith together, it reminds us
that we are part of an ancient
and global faith. This basic
creed of Christian churches, as
most familiarly known, is called
the Apostles' Creed. It has
received this title because of its
great antiquity; it dates from
very early times in the Church,
a half century or so from the
last writings of the New
Testament.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Invitation to the Table
Words of Institution
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
On the night on which Jesus was betrayed, he sat at supper with his disciples. While they were
eating, he took a piece of bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them with the words,
“This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.” Later he took the cup, saying,
“This cup is God’s covenant, sealed with my blood. Drink from it, all of you, to remember me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he
comes.
*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Distribution of the Bread + Cup
CityChurch welcomes all baptized Christians – those who are
trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation and who are members of
congregations that proclaim the gospel – to receive the Holy
Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, or the Eucharist)
with us. We will be coming forward to receive Communion.
When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and then
dip it into the cup.
Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot
receive wine, non-alcoholic white grape juice is also available. If you
are not able to receive The Lord’s Supper, please use this time
to meditate on one of the prayers below.
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“The Eucharist is the definitive
action practiced in the Christian
community that keeps Jesus
Christ before us as the Savior of
the world and our Savior, and
ourselves as sinners in need of
being saved. The Eucharist is
the sacramental act that pulls
us into actual material
participation with Christ
(eating and drinking bread and
wine) as he gives his very life
“for us and for our
salvation” (cf., the Nicene
Creed)... The Eucharist puts
Jesus in his place: dying on the
cross and giving us that
sacrificed life. And it puts us in
our place: opening our hands
and receiving the remission of
our sins, which is our
salvation.”
• Eugene Peterson, Christ
Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing
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Prayer for Those Searching for Truth
Prayer of Belief
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth,
and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by
the cost of following you as I consider the
reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true,
please guide me, teach me, and open to me the
reality of who you are. Give me an
understanding of you that is coherent,
convincing, and that leads to the life that you
promise. Amen.
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more
sinful than I ever before believed, but through
you I am more loved and accepted than I ever
dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt,
bearing my punishment on the cross, and
offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that
you have been raised from the dead, I turn from
my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Prayer for Those Overcome with Sin
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may see in you the
fulfillment of all my need and may turn from
every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true
and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin
that clings so closely and run with perseverance
the race set before me, looking to you, the
pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen.
Prayer for Covenant Children (Not Yet
Confirmed)
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for placing me inside
your family, the church. Help me more and more
to know you, to love you and to follow you as
your faithful disciple. Amen.
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Gifts + Offerings
Christ calls us, to give generously as a sign of gratitude for how much he has given us. Our
response to his grace enables us to give sacrificially of ourselves to one another and the work
of Christ’s Kingdom. Your gift is an act of personal worship to God in response to his grace in
your life.
If you’re new to CityChurch, or are exploring Christianity, you’re under no obligation to give.
Consider allocating a significant portion of your tithe and offering to the community where you
invest most of your time, and where others are investing in you.
The offering box is located in the back. For your convenience, one-time or recurring gifts can be
made online. You may also give via text message by simply texting a dollar amount to
954.719.7992 and following the instructions. For more details, visit: citychurchwm.com/giving
Songs of Response – “All I Have Is Yours” *
Creator giver of all things, all I have is yours
Accept my humble offering, all I have is yours
When I was chained to greed and pride, tight-fisted destined just to die
You paid my debt and bought my life, all I have is yours
CHORUS
All I have, alI I have
All I have is yours
This offering is a means of grace, all I have is yours
You show me this to grow my faith, all I have is yours
The more I give the less I need, I learn that you'll provide for me
'Twas blind to this but now I see, all I have is yours
Your kingdom come your will be done, all I have is yours
You'll finish all that you've begun, all I have is yours
That you would use the gifts I bring, in service of the coming king
Is reason now to praise and sing, all I have is yours
•Words + Music: Bobby Gilles and Rebecca Elliott (2006)
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“Hallelujah What a Savior” *
VERSE 1
Man of Sorrows! What a name
For the Son of God, who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
VERSE 3
Lifted up was he to die;
“It is finished!” was his cry;
Now in heaven exalted high
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
VERSE 2
Bearing shame and scoffing rude
In my place condemned he stood;
Sealed my pardon with his blood
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
VERSE 4
When he comes, our glorious King
All his ransomed home to bring
Then anew his song we'll sing:
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
• Words + Music: Philip Bliss (1875)
Benediction *
2 Corinthians 13:13 (NRSV)
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
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Just as we ordain new
ministers and send them into
the world to serve, in the
Benediction, Christ ordains
you with a blessing that equips
you for service.
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VISION
THE VISION OF CITYCHURCH is the Spiritual, Social, and Cultural renewal of Wilton Manors.
MISSION
WE SEEK TO BE the very presence of Christ in Wilton Manors by cultivating a community of
Faith, Hope + Love
VALUES
The Gospel. The Gospel is the only hope for humankind. The message of the Gospel is that Christ
has done what is necessary to bring us into a relationship with God. We keep it at the center of
everything.
Mission & Movement. Because God is the one who initiates relationships, and sent his Son to
seek and save people, we will pursue relationships with people in hope that they will be restored
to their Father. CityChurch does not exist as an end in itself – we desire to be an incubator for
church planting throughout South Florida, in that when we grow, we will be very intentional
about spinning off and beginning new congregations throughout our city. Each of these
churches will partner with us in pursuing the goal of spiritual, social, and cultural renewal.
The City. Christianity has always thrived in an urban context. We love Wilton Manors, and want
to live, work, celebrate, raise our families, enjoy, and serve this great city.
Arts & Industries. We believe that the good news of the Gospel is about God’s redemption of
this fallen world and its cultural expressions. We are a church that welcomes, encourages, and
equips artists of every medium... and therefore we will seek to offer artists opportunities to show
or perform their work, providing encouragement for them to grow and develop as artists. We
also believe that the good news of the Gospel impacts work and the marketplace. We will
encourage men and women to use their positions, talents, and gifts to the best of their abilities,
and to the betterment of our city.
Life in Community. The Trinity is at the core of Christian truth; namely that God himself has
always been in community – the Father and Son and Spirit all loving, giving and sharing with one
another. We acknowledge that we need each other, and that the life Jesus offers works only in
connection with a community of faith.
Social Healing. The Gospel is the good news of Christ’s kingdom. CityChurch seeks to partner
with local social service agencies that assist the suffering in our own local community.
Furthermore, we will pray for sensitivity to the mercy needs of our community and will seek to
serve our neighbors out of Christ’s love.
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CityGroups
CityGroups are mid-week gatherings giving opportunity for
people to rehearse the Gospel together, live it out to one
another, and to be an extension of God’s love to our neighbors
while serving the community around us.
Mondays
7p - Led by Dan Franklin and Mary Gundlach
Hosted at the home of Dan Franklin (2832 NW 9 Ter, WM)
If you would like to be a part of this new CityGroup, contact Dan
Franklin ([email protected]) or Mary Gundlach
([email protected]) for more information.
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“We who follow Jesus are a sent
people, even as Jesus was sent
into the world by His Heavenly
Father. We are a community
sent on a mission together: to
keep on doing the ministry of
Jesus so that all people and all
creation might experience the
reconciliation of God. God has
designed the church of Jesus
Christ to be a ‘missional’
fellowship. The word ‘mission’
comes from the Latin word
‘missio’, which means ‘having
been sent.’ Since we have been
sent to do God's work, we are a
‘missional’ community together.”
• Mark D. Roberts
Wednesdays
6p - Led by the Letizias
From 6-6:45pm, dinner will be on the table for everyone. Around 6:45 we'll have our time of
scripture reading and prayer. If you need to leave early after dinner, you're free to. If you can't
arrive until 7-7:30, there'll be food waiting for you and you can jump into the conversation at any
time! Whether you need to put kids to bed, get home earlier, or you get off work late, join us. We're
looking forward to our mid-week CityGroup being a place of wonderful fellowship.
For more information or to join a CityGroup, email us at: [email protected].
Text-to-Give Platform
We are excited to announce that you can now give via text message to CCWM. Simply send a text
message to 954.719.7992 with the amount you would like to give (i.e. 20). You will receive an
immediate response with a link to enter an email address and a credit/debit card number. Once you
enter this information, you will never have to enter it again, just save the number in your phone for
future giving. You can begin at anytime, and even give during our worship service! For more
information, contact us at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendar!)
Mon, Nov 3, 7:30p – CityChurch Writers Group
Brew VicPark (638 N Federal Hwy, FTL)
Songwriters, poets, playwrights, authors: you are
invited to a monthly meeting of creative minds in
our community. For more information, contact
Artist-in-Residence, Laura Creel
([email protected]).
Sat, Nov 8, 5p – Progressive Dinner
A great night to enjoy wonderful food and
hospitality. There will be a few stops throughout
the evening, all within the Wilton Manors/Oakland
Park area. This is truly a great event to invite friends
and neighbors to join you as the people of CCWM
open their homes to us. To RSVP, contact Phil Letizia
([email protected]).
Nov 21-23 – Rabbit Hole
MUSE Center for the Arts (99 SW 14 St, FTL)
The City Arts Initiative is proud to present
Rabbit Hole, a production of the New City
Players. This critically-acclaimed, Pulitzer
Prize-winning drama touches on themes
such as grief, loss and family. There are mature
themes throughout (not kid-friendly). For
showtimes and tickets, visit
RabbitHole2014.com.
City of Wilton Manors Events Mon, Nov 3, 6-9pm – Taste of the Island
Richardson Historic Park (1937 Wilton Dr, WM)
Taste of the Island is an evening of food and libation
featuring more than 40 area restaurants and drinking
establishments. Tickets can be purchased at the
event or online at: TasteOfTheIsland.org.
Visit Us Online Keep up-to-date with our events calendar, set up repeated
giving, and more on our website (citychurchwm.com). Get
updates throughout the week on Twitter
(@CityChurchWM) or by joining our Facebook page
(facebook.com/citychurchwiltonmanors).
Ministry Team
Rev. Phil Letizia, Lead Pastor
Dan Franklin, Pastoral Apprentice
Jeff Schmidt, Media Director
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Office ✦ 441 NE 3 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 | Phone ✦ 754.300.7191
Web ✦ citychurchwm.com Email ✦ [email protected]
CityChurch Wilton Manors has no formal affiliation with the Historic Richardson House.
We are grateful to the City of Wilton Manors allowing us rental space at this facility.
CityChurch Wilton Manors is a Presbyterian congregation affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian