Pentecost Sunday

Dear Church,

This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost Sunday–a day when the entire church is decked out in red, and we gather to listen for the Word of God in Acts chapter 2–when suddenly, without warning or notice, the upper room was filled with sound and motion, wind and fire. The story reminds us that people from near and far gathered in the streets for the Jewish celebration of Shavout, and men and women–filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, ran from the upper room into the city streets to testify about the saving power and love of God made known through Jesus Christ!

While we are not gathered in the upper room like those disciples in Acts chapter 2, we are hunkered down facing our own fears and uncertainty about the future. Will we ever find our way through this global pandemic? When will black men and women no longer have to plead with police for breath? When will sit again with friends and neighbors? When will we gather in our sanctuary to sing and clap for joy? These are the questions we face, not unlike those questions of uncertainty that men and women faced in the days after the resurrection of Jesus. —And suddenly, without notice or warning, the Spirit came, just as Jesus promised, and gave to those who feared, courage; and to those with sadness, joy; and to those with weakness, strength; and to those with sickness, healing; and to those with disappointment, fresh hope.

Pentecost is coming, Church—and the Spirit is making all things new!

See you on Sunday,

Dr. Hill

Don’t forget to wear your RED on Sunday!

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JOINT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Sunday, May 31st at 9:30AM

Lesson Title: Return to Love and Justice

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PENTECOST SUNDAY WORSHIP

Sunday, May 31st at 11AM

Scripture Focus: Acts 2

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Morning Worship

Friends,

Our worship services are now being streamed lived to our You Tube Channel. Please subscribe to join us for worship, bible study and other fellowship opportunities on our Digital Campus.

Our Digital Campus

Sisters and Brothers,

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to install/download Zoom on your personal computer, tablet, or smartphone. As a reminder, our building is closed and worship, bible study and other meetings will be held online via zoom (or telephonically) until further notice. Signing up and downloading Zoom is easy. On your computer, go to zoom.com and click “Sign up, It’s Free.” Then follow the prompts for setting up your account. If you’d like to Zoom via iPad or smartphone, look for the Zoom Cloud Meetings app that is free in the app store.

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Many thanks to Min Monica Bradley and Christie Hill for their technical support again this Sunday. Please invite a friend or family member, near or far, to join us online!

I am looking forward to gathering with you at on Digital Campus, we have so much to thank and praise God for! If you miss our worship, services will be available to view on the Christian Fellowship Youtube Channel.

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Peace and Power,

COVID-19 and Online Worship

Sisters and Brothers,

There is so much to say this week with all that is going on. As concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) escalate globally, we want you to know that we are thinking about you and praying that you remain safe and healthy. This is both an unprecedented and unsettling time for us, and we must constantly remind ourselves that:

“God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble. That’s why we won’t be afraid when the worlds fall apart, when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea, when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. Selah.” (Ps 46:1-3)

As we continue to remain prayerful and proactive in protecting the safety and well-being of our entire congregation–we have made the decision to suspend our in-person worship services and all other meetings/activities at the church, until further notice. Over the last several days, as you will note from our previous communication, we received guidance from the leadership of the Southern California Nevada Conference, our Associate Ministers, as well as San Diego City and County Health experts regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community.

Instead of gathering in person for worship, we will gather online and by telephone via ZOOM for a time of prayer, worship, readings, and music. See instructions below for video or telephone access. We will have two 30 minute online digital worship opportunities available on Sundays at 11AM and 5PM, and the diaconate and pastor will continue to develop online worship experiences until we are able to safely gather together again as a community.

Christian Fellowship UCC Digital Worship
To join our Digital Campus for Worship please email [email protected]

A rebroadcast of the digital gathering will be available on the Christian Fellowship YouTube Channel, please subscribe and join us!

In addition, also know that a number of sermons are available on our church website:
https://christianfellowshipucc.org/publications/sermon-audio/

Lastly, if you are sick or self-quarantined and wish to be added the Prayer List, and/or need food or medicine brought to you, please contact the pastor at [email protected] or via cellphone/text 619-940-6828 or you may contact the diaconate at [email protected] or by calling the church directly at 619-262-8095.

If you are available to volunteer to help support the pastor and diaconate in maintaining community and connections as we practice responsible “social distancing” please let us know.

During this time, those who wish to share their financial gifts and offering with Christian Fellowship should either mail their contributions to the church office or use our secure online giving platform GIVELIFY.

Please watch your email and our website closely over the next several days. We ask that you help share this information, especially the changes to our weekly worship with those who do not regularly check email.

Most importantly, please take care of yourself. Remember to wash your hands. We remain open to suggestions, and appreciate your grace in understanding as we navigate these times together. We join with Christans around the globe in praying for the health and wellbeing of our first responders and all of us who are impacted, directly and indirectly, by this global pandemic.

Yours in Christ,
Dr. J. Lee Hill, Jr., Senior Pastor
Randy K. Jones, Esq., Moderator

Prayer in the wake of the Coronavirus

Out of the Depths We Cry Out to You in the Face of the Coronavirus

BY: ANNE & JEFFERY ROWTHORN

Creator God of the universe, God of a thousand names and faces, divine source of health and wholeness, whose compassion embraces the entire community of Earth: behold your fearful people all over the world as we confront the coronavirus. Out of the depths we cry to you, O God. Holy God, hear our voices. Let your ear be attentive to our cries (Psalm 130:1-2, adapted) as we pray for all who may be affected by the virus:

For all health caregivers – nurses, physicians, aides, EMTs, paramedics, technicians and therapists; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For hospital and nursing home medical staff, assistants, and housekeepers who have close contact with patients and for the patients themselves; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For all who travel for their daily work over land and sea and through the air—flight attendants, pilots, ship captains and sailors, bus drivers, passengers and long distance truck drivers; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For all who handle money—bankers, supermarket, village market and convenience store cashiers; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For all who pump gas and serve customers at Interstate rest areas; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For restaurant workers—bartenders, coffee shop baristas, cooks, servers, chefs, and dishwashers; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For hospitality workers–hotel and motel receptionists, servers and housekeepers; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For daycare center staff who cuddle and comfort children and for all children; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For teachers and professors, coaches and cafeteria workers at schools and universities across the world and students everywhere; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For the homeless huddling for warmth over steam grates and under urban bridges; out of the depths, O God–
We cry to you. Protect them.

For the poor, the lonely, the vulnerable, migrants, and the isolated elderly who have no protectors; out of the depths, O God–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For clergy and people who eat the bread of life, drink from the common cup and pass the sign of peace; out of the depths–
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For all who have tested positive, all who are waiting for test results, and all who are quarantined; out of the depths—
We cry out to you. Protect them.

For all who have already died of the coronavirus, now free from pain and suffering. May the God of hope carry them all the way home, and comfort their families and friends; out of the depths—
We cry out to you. Protect them.

Loving God, hasten the day when the virus will have run its course; quicken scientists to develop medications and vaccines; call out the best instincts of your people—love, neighborliness, compassion, and a sense of caring for every member of your beloved community on Earth. We pray out of the depths to you, O God of hope, whom we call Jesus, YHWH, Divine Mystery, Great Spirit.

Amen.

Pentecost Sunday

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COVID-19 and Online Worship

Prayer in the wake of the Coronavirus

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