Plantation SDA Church
A Scentless Prayer Is a Senseless Prayer!
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
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Pastor Joseph Salajan 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
Our prayers have value only if mixed with the merits of Jesus Christ. When we pray for justice in His merits, He takes care of our enemies.
#justice #mercy #angel #prayer #blood #altar #prayers #judgement #scent #incense #trumpets
In Ancient Israel, there was a Sanctuary where interesting rituals or ceremonies were performed. It was God’s object lesson to teach His people the Plan of Salvation. The main point was this: we are in need of a Messiah… we need a Savior; and God will provide a Savior!
We are referring to the altar(s) of the heavenly Sanctuary. That Sanctuary has two altars… one in the courtyard… (altar of the sacrifice) and one in the Holy (altar of incense).
In verse 3 both altars are mentioned:3Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at [on]the altar. He was given much , that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Frankincense is known to have antiseptic and disinfectant properties, so it may have been part of the physical cleaning of the Sanctuary. However, it is obvious that incense was not used merely to clean or cover up the bad smell of blood…
Incense was burn as pleasing fragranceoffered up to God…
It is significant that God gave a unique “holy recipe” for the preparation of the incense that was going to be used at the Sanctuary. You were not allowed to prepare the same composition of spicesfor personal use. Doing that had extremely severeconsequences.
Incense is given at the altar of sacrifice, which represented the cross (in the courtyard). The significance of the incense has to do with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is actually the merits of Jesus Christ at the cross that give our prayers the right scent…Prayer without incense is mere self-talk; wouldn’t go up!
The whole ritual of the incense is performed by an angel… In chapter 5:8 the 24 elders had bowls full of incense in their hands. I told you before that they seem to be representatives of the un-fallen worlds (chief-angels)... Somehow, the angels (“ministering spirits”) are part of God handling/answering our prayers.
An angel takes the incense (Christ’s merits), mixes it with the prayers of the saints and ministers with it on the altar of incense in front of the throne. Then he fills the censer with fire from the (same) altar and throws in on the earth...Fire thrown on earth is a symbol of divine justice… What I am suggesting is that God’s angels are somehow agents of God’s justice…
This scene of fire thrown on the earth calls to mind the cry of the martyrs under the altar asking for justice(in the section about the 7 seals): "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" (Revelation 6:10).
The whole section of the trumpets is about divine justice… The 7 seals present the history of God’s people; the 7 trumpets outline the history of God’s people’s enemy. So here’s the meaning of the incense: when we pray for justice in Christ’s merits, God “takes care” of thise who treat us unjustly.
The 7 trumpets are manifestations of divine justice on his people’s enemies!
The Bible doesn’t teach self-justice…We cannot do ourselves Paul says: 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath [of God]; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord (Rom. 12:19).
Divine justice is needed because God knows how to mix mercy with justice so that the sinner gets a chance to repent…There will be a time when God’s wrath will be poured unmixed… at the final phase of judgment. But throughout history, when His persecuted children pray, God does justice on those who persecute them. That’s the 7 trumpets…
When we pray without the merits of Jesus Christ, that’s a scentless prayer. A scentless prayer is a senseless prayer. It wouldn’t go up!
When we pray without thinking of the sacrifice of Jesus allowing mercy for other sinners, that’s a scentless prayer. A scentless prayer is a senseless prayer… It wouldn’t go up…
When we pray for justice and then do ourselves justice (revenge… payback…) that’s a scentless prayer. A scentless prayer is a senseless prayer. It wouldn’t go up!
When we pray for justice while treating unjustly those for whom Jesus was sacrifices, that’s a scentless prayer. A scentless prayer is a senseless prayer… It wouldn’t go up…
Let’s come to the altar…O come to the Father through Jesus the Son…
This section contains the traditional bulletin, including:
• The Ministry of Giving
• Service Order and Participants
• Songs in today's service
• Sunrise/Sunset times
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Ministry of Giving
Offering Month to Date: $13,829.04
2017 Offering Surplus (Deficit): $2,193.57
Service Order and Participants
Welcome & Announcements: Donavan Lovelace
Children’s Story: Julio Prieto
Pastor's Corner: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Ministry in Action: Addy Lubin
Offering Call: Brendon Hernandez
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer: Dion Walden
Sermon: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Praise And Adoration: Praise Team & Congregation
Dedication in Song: Congregation
Benediction: Pastor Joseph Salajan
Afterglow: Praise Team & Congregation
Praise Leaders
Ahkeem Darden
Subrina Callwood
Alto
Dorothy Felix
Wydnyr Richardson
Rochelle Smith
Soprano
Olivia Smith
Swelenn Gomez
Tenor
Rhoneil Williams
Wallace Borges
Visual Arts/ProPresenter
Sharon Campbell
Acoustic Guitar
Michael Davis
Bass Guitar
Michael Davis
Drums
Joshua Callwood
Keys
Levar Higgs
Coordinator
Lisa Simpson
Praise and Worship Songs
• Happy
• Blessed Be Your Name
• Blessed Assurance
• Emmanuel
• O Come To The Altar
• To God Be The Glory
• Great Are You Lord by Sinach
• Trust in You - Anthony Brown
Sunset Information
Next Friday: 8:17 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
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Online Calendar
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Upcoming Events
June 30 – Communion
June 24 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
July 4 – Church Office Closed
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
Leadership Positions: Second Reading
Sabbath School Superintendent: Yolanda Williams
Sabbath School Supply Secretary: Ilma Deidrick
Children’s Ministry Leader: Camille Francis
Children’s Ministry Assistant Leader: Melissa Nugent
Children’s Church Leader: Michelle Gunning
Children’s Ministry Secretary: Andrea Wilby
Youth Ministry Leader: Garri Ogata
Young Adult Leader (Merge): Nikita Marseille
Social Media
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantationsda/
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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
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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 –
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
Championship Game – June 3
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
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Phone: 407-644- 5000, ext. 2241
Email: planned.giving@floridaconference.com
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