Plantation SDA Church
Paradoxes of Freedom
Welcome! Our guest speaker today is Dr. Nelu Burcea, Associate Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director at the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Locations & Times
Expand- Plantation SDA Church400 NW 118th Ave, Plantation, FL 33325, USASaturday 9:00 AM, Saturday 11:30 AM
Watch the Service Live
We stream our services live every Sabbath. If you can't be at the church, this is the next best thing. Watch at:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlantationSDAChurchTV
Pastor Nelu Burcea Bio
ExpandDr. Nelu Burcea is a passionate person whose activities could be seen in the field of promoting and defending the religious liberty at an international level. Since 2009 his work has been exclusively focused on the official relations with diplomats, politicians, religious leaders and various human rights institutions including the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union.
He is the United Nations liaison for Seventh Day Adventist Church and for International Religious Liberty Association and an Associate director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department of General Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Between 2009 - 2015 he was the producer and the speaker of over 200 television programs named “The Right to Hold an Opinion” at Romanian Hope Channel with the purpose of promoting and developing religious liberty.
Education & Credentials:
• 2016 – present. The second PhD candidate on Communication and Religious Diplomacy in the philosophy of the United Nations at Montpellier University, France.
• 2015 - Postdoctoral fellow on the Religious Liberty topic at Harvard University.
• 2015 - Postgraduate study on Religious Liberty at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
• 2010 - PhD in Business Ethics at Economic Studies Academy in Bucharest, Romania.
• 2005 - Postgraduate studies in Media, Marketing and Diplomatic Protocol, Bucharest
• 2003 - Masters degree in Management and Business Development.
• 2002 / 2004 - Bachelor degrees in Theology and Management.
Sermon Theme: Living in Egypt but to be thinking of Canaan
Give Online to Plantation SDA Church
Did you know you can donate tithes and offerings to Plantation SDA church online? Just click on the link below and fill out the form. Your contribution can help us help those in need and also spread the gospel.Thank you!
https://give.plantationsda.orgLiving in Egypt but to be thinking of Canaan
• Hebrews 11:22
• From this Bible verse, we can tell what is Joseph way of thinking that motivated all his life decisions.
The Faithful Foundation
• Faith is what makes us stand strong in times of peace or war, in a time of freedom or persecution.
Ministry of Giving
ExpandOffering Last Week: $7,436.97
Offering Month to Date: $10,555.58
2017 Offering Surplus (Deficit): $(4,321.83)
Service Order and Participants
ExpandPraise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Welcome & Announcements: Addy Lubin
Children’s Story: Wydnyr Richardson
Pastor's Corner: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Ministry in Action: Hope Ministry
Offering Call: Carlos Duncan
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer: Jack Rieder
Sermon: Dr. Nelu Burcea
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Dedication in Song: Congregation
Benediction: Dr. Nelu Burcea
Afterglow: Praise Team & Congregation
Coordinator
Lisa Simpson
Visual Arts/ProPresenter
Fredy Schmiele
Sound
Bass Guitar
Drums
Keys
Praise Leaders
Ahkeem Darden
Olivia Smith
Alto
Heather Raymond
Keka Knight
Ramonia Rochester
Soprano
Edna Damessous
Nicky Cameron
Tenor
Andrew Nugent
Wydnyr Richardson
Praise and Worship Songs
ExpandSongs In Today's Service
• Lord I Lift Your Name On High
• Happy
• Love Lifted Me
• What A Savior
• Because Of Who You Are
• This is the Air I Breathe
• Wonderful Merciful Savior
Need someone to pray for/with you?
ExpandSick or hurting and need prayer?
Send your request to
wecare@plantationsda.com
Online Calendar
You can view all of our upcoming events with this link
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=plantationsda.com_6v0fn86p2nmc59iasmu35hrnk8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_YorkAdd Plantation to Your Calendar!
Click on the link below to add Plantation SDA Church's calendar to your Google, Yahoo or Microsoft calendars and also have access to the calendar or your phone or tablet.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/plantationsda.com_6v0fn86p2nmc59iasmu35hrnk8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.icsUpcoming Events
ExpandFebruary
Feb 17 – Baptisms
Feb 17 - AY & Bible Study – 4:30pm
Feb 17 – Children’s Church
Feb 17 – Legacy of Hope (Ambassador SDA Church)
Feb 17 – Global Youth Day
Feb 18 – Monthly Prayer Session
Feb 24 – Pathfinder Sabbath
Feb 24 – Church Business Meeting – 6:30pm
Elders: First Reading
ExpandToday is the first reading for the following people to serve as Elders
• Vanessa Anderson
• Barbara Samuels
• Mike Adden
• Don Curtis
• Airton Diaz
• Nick Palmer
• Mozart Porcena
Discipleship Committee: First Reading
Expand• Heilange Porcena
• Terri Gosling
• Hugh Allen
• Brendon Hernandez
• Debora Mautte
• Vicky Montalvo
• Louraine Palmer
• Gertrude Tony
• Michael Nicholas
• Anthonio Anderson
Legacy of Hope (Ambassador SDA Church)
This evening, The Florida Conference presents LEGACY OF HOPE at the Ambassador SDA Church.Speaker: Mike CauleyTime: 5 PMPastor Joseph is inviting all the elders, and ministry leaders to attend:3245 W. Oakland Park Blvd,Fort Lauderdale, 33311
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3245+W+Oakland+Park+Blvd,+Lauderdale+Lakes,+FL+33311/@26.1661233,-80.1926883,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88d906ad9cb3004d:0xc0e1782d1a085c02!8m2!3d26.1661233!4d-80.1904943Men’s Prayer session
ExpandThe Planation Men's ministry host a prayer session immediately following second service. Come and join us as we pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit!
Rebuild to Restore Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Relief Drive
ExpandOur Hurricane Relief drive continues this week. Drop off your relief supplies when you come to church.
Sabbath Afternoon Bible Study
ExpandNo study today due to the Legacy of Hope Meeting
Join us at 5 PM next week in the the youth room as we continue our study of Genesis. Everyone is welcome.
This Sabbath, our study will resume with Genesis 34:1
Monthly Prayer Summit
Monthly Prayer Summit
ExpandCome join us on the 3rd Sunday of each Month from 5:00AM to 10:00AM as we pray for healing, revival and reformation for our community and our nation. Let’s unite with one voice to cry out for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. For more information, contact Dion Walden or Angela Smith.
Women's Prayer Session
ExpandThe women hold a prayer session the Second Sabbath of each month, immediately after second service in the Prayer Room
Social Media
ExpandYou can follow us on the various social media sites below for the latest videos, photos and news updates.
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.
Church Business Meeting
ExpandSABBATH, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 at 6:30PM
We need your input! All Plantation SDA Church members and non-member attendees should attend this meeting as the decisions taken will directly impact you in 2018! We will be finalizing the 2018 budget and conducting other important church governance actions.
Join us for the 6:00PM Vespers Service prior to the business meeting.
25th Anniversary of the Florida Men’s Convention
ExpandWhat: The 25th Anniversary of the Florida Men’s Convention – .
Where: March 9-11, 2018 at Camp Kulaqua
Cost:
Own a Business? Let Everyone Know About It
ExpandWe're assembling a directory of businesses owned and run by our church members so when other members need a good or service, they know who to contact.
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
ExpandThe Parking Ministry is looking for a few men and women who can dedicate one Sabbath a month to serve the church. If interested, please
contact Mozart Porcena or Michael Adden
MERGE: Young Adult Ministry
ExpandYoung Adults are experiencing faith, friendship, and service.
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
ExpandPlease make sure you legibly print your first and last names and address (including apartment number) on the tithe envelope every time you turn one in to keep our records current.
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?
ExpandIf you or someone you know would like to know God better and study for baptism, please contact Alex Graham.
Also, please come to the Baptismal Study Group at 10:40 on Sabbath morning and say hello!
Hope Ministry Needs You!
ExpandThe Hope (Helping Oppressed People Everyday) Ministry makes life changing impacts in the lives of those without housing or shelter, the battered and abused and those in need of food.
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
Expand• Enid Cawley
• Paul Van Putten Sr
• Mary Kopp
• Jeremy Gayle is home after bicycle accident. His dad is Franz Gayle, father
• Marvel Jones –
Hope Ministry Mission Trip
ExpandHope Ministry will be traveling with a team of volunteers on a mission trip to
Haiti on March 25-28, 2018 to visit the children’s orphanage, Le Jardin d’Eden.
We are looking for:
• Sponsors for the trip
• Donated items such as children’s clothing ranging from ages 6 months to 2 years
• Supplies such as gloves for medical personnel.
Please see Jessie for details on how you can help.
Plantation Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs
ExpandUpcoming Calendar
Jan 19-21 – SA Friends/Companion/Explorer Reveille @Fisheating Creek
Jan 27 – Area Council Meeting (Directors)
Feb 3 – Staff Meeting
Feb 4 – Club Meeting & Drum Practice
Feb 10 – Rangers Canoe Trip
Feb 11 – Drum Practice ONLY
Feb 18 – Club Field Trip
Feb 24 – Pathfinder Sabbath
Feb 25 – Club Meeting & Drum Practice
Contacts:
Pathfinders: Peta Ann Anderson
Adventurers: Dawn Williams
Email address: pathfinders@plantationsda.com
Religious Liberty: Legal Problems on the job or at school?
ExpandIs your employer threatening to fire you if you don't work on Sabbath?
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?
ExpandAre you looking for a job or considering switching jobs?
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
ExpandUpcoming Calendar:
March 17, 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
ExpandThere are several positions available at the Florida Conference Office. Check out
https://careers.floridaconference.com/
to see if you meet the job requirements for the open positions.
We're Building a Social Media Team
ExpandAre you knowledgeable in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube?
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
Adventist Book Center Express Delivery
ExpandThe ABC in Miami Springs closed effective December 3, 2017. Call 407-644-4255 or email floridaabc@floridaconference.com to place your order for the next time they deliver.
Joining the Plantation Family
ExpandInterested in joining our Church 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
ExpandThe class meets from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the prayer room . All children ages 8-12 who are interested in being baptized are welcome to attend.
Contact Alex Graham to get more information.
Volunteers Needed
Expand• Hope Ministry
• 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
ExpandChildren’s Baptismal Classes have resumed - 10:30-11:30 AM in the Prayer Room. All children ages 8-12 who are interested in being baptized are welcome to attend.
Church Office Hours
ExpandThe office is open from
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
Nurse on Call
ExpandIf you have a medical problem during Sabbath church service please contact Canute Anderson
Planned Giving
ExpandFrom the Development and Planned Giving Department:
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
Requesting an announcement for the bulletin/Youversion
ExpandIf you would like to have an announcement put into the Church Newsletter, it should be 50 words or less and must be emailed to newsletter@plantationsda.org by 5:00 PM on Tuesday.