Plantation SDA Church
If You’re Not Forgiving, You’re Not Forgiven!
Welcome! Our speaker today is Pastor Joseph Salajan
Locations & Times
Plantation SDA Church
400 NW 118th Ave, Plantation, FL 33325, USA
Saturday 9:00 AM
Saturday 11:30 AM
The online bulletin has been enhanced with additional information to make it more relevant to you. It includes:
• Links to the live stream and service rebroadcasts
• Sermon Outline.
• Bulletin
• Church Newsletter
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Pastor Joseph Salajan's Bio
After serving as a Pastor for 8 years in Romania, in 2013 he immigrated to the USA. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Plantation Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with his wonderful wife Anda and their gorgeous daughter Alessandra, he enjoys proclaiming God’s grace and ministering to his fellows.
Pastor Joe is currently enrolled in a doctoral Program (DMin in Preaching) with Andrews University. His hobbies are languages, music, and poetry.
Pastor Joe's Sermons
The test of being forgiven is being forgiving. God has given us the ministry of reconciliation that we cannot fulfill unless we are really reconciled to God.
#forgiving #forgiven #reconciliation #reconciled #reconcile #unmerited #favor #grace
The original meaning of the Greek word (katalagge) translated as “reconciliation” is to exchange one thing for anotherthing of the same value. It was used, for example, to describe the exchange of coins for others of equal value. I am giving you this much… you have to give me the same value. We still use this meaning of the word “reconciliation” today.
This original meaning of “exchange in equal amount” gave birth to a legal use of the term as “reconciliation” between two disputing parties in court. It was also used for people that simply move from hatred and hostility to harmony. They are now reconciled!
The term contains a strong sense of “being even”. We’re even! Like in You owe me money…I’m gonna confiscate your Or like in You broke the taillight on my car, so I slashed your tires. We’re even!
Paul says: God has reconciled us to Himself… through Jesus Christ.So are we now even? Paul senses that the word he uses can be misleading, so he feels the need to explain…
By Him not counting our trespasses against us (NAS)!Reconciliation to God hasn’t happen because we did well on our debt and now we’re even… And reconciliation to God hasn’t happen because God finally decided to let go of the amount that he held against us. God didn’t cherish enmity… or hard feelings against us…
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Rom. 5:8 NKJ)For if when we were enemies [not Him!] we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son (Rom. 5:10 NKJ). This is forgiveness!Undeserved…!
Jesus didn’t die only for the sins/abuses committed by me, but also for those committed against me. So the question is: Why do I need to take it out on my enemy when it has already been taken out on Jesus?
Nothing can justify an unforgiving spirit. He who is unmerciful toward others shows that he himself is not a partaker of God's pardoning grace. In God's forgiveness the heart of the erring one is drawn close to the great heart of Infinite Love.
The tide of divine compassion flows into the sinner's soul, and from him to the souls of others.The tenderness and mercy that Christ has revealed in His own precious life will be seen in those who become sharers of His grace. 251COL
Many are zealous in religious services, while between them and their brethren are unhappy differences which they might reconcile. God requires them to do all in their power to restore harmony. Until they do this, He cannot accept their services. The Christian's duty in this matter is clearly pointed out (DA 311).
If your ministry is not a ministry of reconciliation, you should ask yourself if you’re really doing ministry or just management… Is what you call ministry really a ministry? Each ministry should be a ministry of reconciliation… not just an affinity club.
…[God] has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
As a church, we are God’s embassy… we are statesmen/diplomats/emissaries/envoys sent by the King, trusted to speak about the reconciliation project of the Kingdom! The word of reconciliation is a prophetic word. You speak for God… The prophetic word is forth telling; it rebukes/criticizes sin/abuse/injustice and asks for justice.
Society desperately needs the word of reconciliation.
This section contains the traditional bulletin, including:
• The Ministry of Giving
• Service Order and Participants
• Songs in today's service
• Sunrise/Sunset times
Give Online to Plantation SDA Church
Ministry of Giving
Offering Month to Date: $24,819.74
2017 Offering Surplus (Deficit): $ 5,1711.93
Service Order and Participants
Welcome & Announcements: Natasha Prince
Children’s Story: Linda Ambrose
Pastor's Corner: Pastor Andrew-Craig Nugent
Ministry in Action: Praise & Worship
Offering Call: Hugh Allen
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer: Jack Rieder
Sermon: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Dedication in Song: Congregation
Benediction: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Afterglow: Praise Team & Congregation
Praise Leaders
Subrina Callwood
Swelenn Gomez
Alto
Bryanna Callwood
Soprano
Ramonia Rochester
Tenor
Joshua Callwood
Visual Arts/ProPresenter
Michael Nicolas
Gabrielle Ebanks
Acoustic Guitar
Michael Davis
Bass Guitar
Bryan Fanus
Drums
Hans Alce
Keys
Franklyn Peart
Coordinator
Kadeen Thomas
Praise and Worship Songs
• Smile Everybody Smile
• Let It Rise
• Forever
• You Are My King (Amazing Love)
• Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)
• Come Thou Fount
• Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
• Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Sunset Information
Next Friday: 8:16 PM
The last section of the online bulletin is the newsletter. Its similar to the print version but enhanced with live web links and other interactive features. It includes:
• Prayer Ministry Update
• Calendar of Events
• Social Media Links for Plantation SDA Church
Need someone to pray for/with you?
Send your request to
wecare@plantationsda.com
Online Calendar
Add Plantation to Your Calendar!
Upcoming Events
July 7 – Youth Choir Rehearsal
July 7 - AY
July 8 – Elder’s Meeting
July 8 – Discipleship Meeting
July 8 – Mission Council Meeting
July 8 – Admin Advisory Meeting
July 9-20 – Film Ministry Summer Camp
July 10 – SAS Board Meeting
July 17 – Church Board Meeting
July 21 – Baby Dedication
July 21 – AY
July 28 – Children’s Church
Men’s Prayer session
Sabbath Afternoon Bible Study
Monthly Prayer Summit
Monthly Prayer Summit
Women's Prayer Session
Membership Transfers (First Reading)
Cornelia Hanley-Jackson from Houston Northwest SDA Church Spring, TX
From Plantation
Annabelle Acosta, Johanna Acosta and Jose Acosta to Life Fellowship of Coral Springs, Coral Springs, FL
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantationSDAchurch
Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantationsda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlantationSDAChurchTV
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/plantationsda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantationsda/
We look forward to interacting with you.
Own a Business? Let Everyone Know About It
If you own or run your own business, please let other church members know what goods and/or services you provide. Email directory@plantationsda.com with these details:
Business Name:
Phone #(s):
Service(s) provided:
Hours of Operation:
Address (if available):
Email (if available):
Web site (if available):
Social Media links (if available):
Fax # (if available)
Logo (if available)
Help Needed! Parking Ministry
contact Mozart Porcena or Michael Adden
MERGE: Young Adult Ministry
Plantation’s Young Adult Ministry meets Saturdays at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
For questions or more information email us at
merge@plantationsda.com
or
call Nikita Marseille
You can also download Celly app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p2.android.celly
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/celly/id589698991?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
and look us up
@mergeplantation
Important Tax Announcement
We have several families with the same last name, so if you want to have an accurate tithe report at the end of the year, please be specific regarding your name and address.
If we can't read your name or you don't give us an address, unfortunately, we can't provide you with a tax receipt.
Interested in Bible Study?
Also, please come to the Baptismal Study Group at 10:40 on Sabbath morning and say hello!
Hope Ministry Needs You!
But to continue to make this impact, we need
• Monetary donations
• Goods such toothbrushes, tooth-paste, and soap.
Please contact Jesse Guillaime at hopehousemiami@gmail.com
and visit
http://www.hopehousemiami.com
to learn more about this ministry
Sick and Shut-ins
• Paul Van Putten Sr
• Mary Kopp
• Jeremy Gayle is home after bicycle accident. His dad is Franz Gayle, father
• Marvel Jones –
Elaine Stephenson – please pray for a speedy recovery after knee surgery.
Lilett Cunningham (Vida’s Mother)
Bob Velez – Bob is now home from the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers.
Cherita Lewis’ mother-in- law had a serious stroke this week. Please keep
them in your prayers.
Plantation Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs
July 27 – Leadership Convention
Contacts:
Pathfinders: Peta Ann Anderson
Adventurers: Dawn Williams
Email address: pathfinders@plantationsda.com
Religious Liberty: Legal Problems on the job or at school?
Is your employer refusing to give you Sabbath off?
Is your school requiring you to take a test on Sabbath?
If so, we can help! please email
liberty@plantationsda.com
to understand your legal options and/or get some help.
Please don’t quit your job before talking with us.
Looking for a job?
Does your business need employees?
If so, contact Jonathan Williams at
brotherskeepersjobs@plantationsda.com
Brother's Keeper's Jobs is a jobs registry that helps match those in need of employement with those looking to employ workers.
Baby Dedication
July 21, 2018
Contact:
For information regarding our next baby dedication, please contact Joie at the church office:
954-473-4991
or
newsletter@plantationsda.com
Florida Conference jobs
https://careers.floridaconference.com/
to see if you meet the job requirements for the open positions.
We're Building a Social Media Team
Do you enjoy interacting with people?
If so, please contact
media.ministry@plantationsda.com
We want to ensure that our live stream viewers feel welcomed and part of the family. We need team members who are able to:
• Answer questions from our viewers
• Pray with viewers
• Report audio/video issues that viewers are experiencing to the media team
Youth Sports Ministry
Contact Darren Smith for more information 702-917- 8004
Adventist Book Center Express Delivery
Joining the Plantation Family
Please fill out a membership application/transfer form, located in the literature rack in the church foyer. Then place it in the Church Clerk’s mailbox located in the Ministries Office.
Contact our Church Clerk, Melissa Mangual at
clerk@plantationsda.com
or the church office at
954-473-4991
for more information and the status of your transfer request. The average time for transfers to take place is:
Domestic – 3 months;
International – 4 to 5 months.
Children’s Baptismal Classes
Contact Alex Graham to get more information.
Volunteers Needed
• Usher Ministry
• Deacon and Deaconess Ministries
• Worship Coordinators
• Children’s Sabbath School
• Pathfinders
• Parking Ministry
• People willing to do the welcome
• Children’s Story
• Offering Call
• Maintenance workers
• Family Life Ministry leader
• Visual Arts Media
• Media Ministry
• Social Media Ministry
Please contact the church office
954-473-4991
if you are interested in helping with any of these positions.
Children's Ministry
Children’s Choir rehearsals have been suspended.
Church Office Hours
9:30 AM to 2:00PM Monday - Friday.
Please leave a voicemail or email message during all other hours.
Phone: 954-473-4991
Email: newsletter@plantationsda.org
Children's Choir
Deacon of the Day
Nurse on Call
Health Nugget:
Planned Giving
Have you created an estate and legacy plan for you and your family’s future? Creating it is easy and free for members of the Florida Conference through the Florida Conference Association Development and Planned Giving Department.
Phone: 407-644- 5000, ext. 2241
Email: planned.giving@floridaconference.com
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