Plantation SDA Church
Fulfilling the Mandate
Our speaker today will be Dr. Belvin Brahman
Locations & Times
Plantation SDA Church
400 NW 118th Ave, Plantation, FL 33325, USA
Saturday 9:00 AM
Saturday 11:30 AM
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Dr. Balvin B. Braham Bio
He served as District Church Pastor, Youth, Communication and Education Director and President of the West Jamaica Conference. He also served as youth Director of the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Previously, he served the General Conference Inter-American Division as Field Secretary, Assistant to the President, Human Resources Director, Leadership Coordinator, Trust Services Director and Associate Youth Director.
Presently, he serves at the General Conference Inter American Division as; Field Secretary, Assistant to the Division President for Evangelism Training and Development, and Leadership Development Coordinator.
Dr. Braham has earned a diploma in Education, Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology, Master of Arts degree in Religion and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. He is married to Anett nee Simms, his soul mate, and a registered nurse and together they have two grown daughters; Shavannie who is an attorney-at- Law and Julaine who is a medical student.
Dr. Braham commits his life to encourage others for mission fulfillment and further empowering them on the journey to the Kingdom of God. He has recently authored the book; A Practical Guide to Evangelism: How to Win and Keep Members.
1. The sanctuary and hope provided for the homeless
2. Dedicated volunteers who gave and are giving of their time, talents, resources and influence to the cause of helping to rehabilitate those who are dispossessed.
3. The thousands of holiday dinners, gift cards, foot washings, and new sneakers given to the homeless from hearts of love, care and compassion.
4. The prayers, encouragements and provisions of clothing, toiletries, nutrition, shelter, health education and counseling on defeating depression and addiction.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness states:
-564,708 people experience homelessness on any given night in the US.
-36,907 (6.38%) are children
-47,725 (8.33%) are veterans
-269,991 (47.6%) are disabled and unable to work
Some factors that lead to homelessness:
• Poverty
• Lack of affordable housing
• Job loss
• Lack of health care
• Mental illness
• Substance abuse
• Domestic violence
• Extreme weather events, especially when insurance and other rebuilding resources are limited.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is organized to address social, spiritual, mental,emotional and physical needs of people in society, not just members of the Church.
Someone appointed by a state to use skill and tact to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or international organizations.
An ambassador is the President’s highest-ranking representative to a specific nation or international organization abroad.
SDA are diplomats of the Celestial Country with a universal Divine mandate to represent the King of the Universe in this world and there is no boundary to our jurisdiction.
-I cannot speak!
-I am a child!
Several hundred years earlier Moses had a similar complaint when God told him to go to Pharaoh and tell him, “Let My people go!”
Exodus 4:10-14.
Aaron was a volunteer ….there is a need for Volunteers today…
Some Adventist Christians find all sorts of excuses not to do what God tells them to do:
This world is torn by war, destroyed by hate, decimated by despair, and devastated by distrust.
Famine ravages millions of inhabitants in one hemisphere, while feasting and gluttony are enjoyed by inhabitants of another hemisphere.
Nations and people care more about bombs for the enemy than about bread for the hungry! That’s the World in which we live…
Many are still more concerned about the color of skin, the conference you came from, etc. than about the content of character!
We are ambassadors of the sovereign ruler of the Universe, The King of Kings and Lord of Lord.
In spite of our weaknesses and wounds and blisters, we must represent the King of Kings!
Some of us diplomats are struggling with unhappiness and disappointed but we are still diplomats.
German philosopher from the genre of Philosophy:
1. Someone to love
2. Something to do
3. Something to hope for
That is what Church is about and that is what preoccupies ambassadors, sharing the love:
a. Deut. 7:7-8:
b. John 3:16
c. Jeremiah 31: 3
d. Mark 12:30-31
God gave Jeremiah something do: Jeremiah 1:5,7
God give him an ambassadorial assignment.
-It was a difficult assignment.
God may assign you a demanding task, but He enables whom He calls…
-God knew Jeremiah
-chose Jeremiah
-appointed Jeremiah.
He was known by name, hand-picked by God, and commissioned to serve.
Likewise, God has given us something to do:
1. Forget past failures -Philippians 3:12-16
2. Renounce grudges, -Col. 3:13
3. Restore relationships -Romans 12:18
4. Renounce transgressions -Romans 6:2
5. Represent the Boss
6. Present His Message
Jeremiah looked at the assignment God had just outlined and then he looked at himself and basically told God, “You’ve got the wrong man for the job.”
The Lord has given us something to do, we must roll up our sleeves:
-Matthew 25:36-40
-John 15:16).
Ellen White said: “The badge of Christianity is not an outward sign, not the wearing of a cross or a crown, but it is that which reveals the union of man with God. ... The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 470)
Jeremiah’s mission was ultimately dependent on God, not on himself.
Desire of Ages p. 195 “Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary.”
God can use everyone, not just the most gifted and talented, but the ones touched by the hand of God.
Desire of Ages p. 195 “Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary.”
God can use everyone, not just the most gifted and talented, but the ones touched by the hand of God.
Jer 1:10
God wasn’t merely a tribal deity, having authority only over Israel. His concern extended to nations and kingdoms. Therefore, He had every right to appoint Jeremiah as a prophet over nations and kingdoms.
We must carry our ambassadorial responsibility with us everywhere that we go. Christ must always be with us wherever we go!
-Don’t trade in God for something else – He is not a motor car; testify of Him – that is something to do…
Ellen White: “Christ had finished the work that was given him to do. (AA. P. 24)
Paul Said: I have finished the work! 1Tim. 4:6-7.
We must finish the work also!
We hope and wait for many things:
God who asked us to love Him, and gave us something to do - a mission to fulfill, has a vision for the world, and gives us something to Hope for:
In Jeremiah 18-19 God first tells Jeremiah that even though he would face opposition from the most powerful, influential people in Judah He would make him strong and he reassured him:
-Attack you they will;
-Overcome you they can't.
The person who stands with God will prevail.
-The Cross of Jesus is the center of our Hope!
-He will carry us through (he is able, He is able, I know He is able to carry me through...Heal the broken hearted, set captives free... He will see us through...).
- God envisions for us here a day when wounds will be healed – and unity will be seen, experienced and lived as the only way of life
- John the Revelator on Patmos got this revelation of Hope: Revelation 21:1-4
- There will be:
• a new heaven
• a new earth
• the new Jerusalem will come down out of heaven
• He will wipe every tear from their eyes
• there will be no more mourning or crying or pain or homelessness for the old order of things has passed away
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Communion Next Sabbath!
September 30, 2017 At 6:00PM
Ministry of Giving
Offering Month to Date: $6,431.80
2017 Offering Surplus (Deficit): ($7,641.08)
Service Order and Participants
Welcome: Pastor Mike Curzon
Children’s Story: Fabienne Desir
Ministry in Action: Hope Ministry
Offering Call: Linden deCarmo
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer: Lyra Miller
Sermon: Dr. Belvin Brahman
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Dedication in Song: Congregation
Benediction: Dr. Belvin Brahman
Afterglow: Praise Team & Congregation
Worship Coordinator: Addy Lubin
Praise & Worship Team
Praise Leader(s)
Alto
Soprano
Tenor
Sunset Information
Next Friday: 7:09 PM
Need someone to pray for/with you?
Send your request to
wecare@plantationsda.com
Upcoming Events
Sept 23 – SAS Family Beach Vespers
Sept 30 – United Praise
Sept 30 – Children’s 13 th Sabbath
Sept 30 – COMMUNION – 6:00PM
Oct 7 – SAS Sabbath
Oct 7 – A/Y 5:00pm
Oct 8 – Elder’s Meeting
Oct 8 – Mission Council
Oct 9 – SAS Student Pictures
Oct 10 – Church Board Meeting
Oct 15 – Monthly Prayer Session
Oct 17 – SAS Board Meeting
Oct 21 – A/Y 5:00pm
Oct 28 – P&W Concert
Oct 28 – Children’s Church
Men’s Prayer session
Sabbath Afternoon Bible Study
This Sabbath, our study will resume with Genesis 26:1
Monthly Prayer Summit
Social Media
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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):
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Hours of Operation:
Address (if available):
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Fax # (if available)
Mother's In Touch International (MITI)
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 Lee
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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 –
Plantation Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs
Contacts:
Pathfinders: Peta Ann Anderson
Adventurers: Dawn Williams
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
October 21, 2017
Contact:
For information regarding our next baby dedication, please contact Joie at the church office, 954-473-4991.
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
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 Marina Westerdahl 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
September 23: Children’s Church
September 30: Children’s 13th Sabbath
Family Life is Cruising
When: August 31st - September 4, 2017. Carnival conquest,
Cost: $454.50 per person (double occupancy) or Single occupancy $768.59.
Speaker: Mike Tucker (Faith for Today).
Registration: http://Adventsource.org or call 404-486- 8800.
Church Office Hours
9:30 AM to 2:00PM Monday - Friday.
Please leave a voicemail or email message during all other hours.
954-473-4991
Children's Choir
Nurse on Call
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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