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MARCH 2021
PA S TO R A L L E T T E R
Pastor Laffit Cortes
Lead Pastor
LOVE: IT’S WHAT YOU DO!
L
ast month, we presented the main idea that people are at the core of
Pastor Nelson Fernandez Jr. what drives God. This month, we are going to explore one of the most
Associate Pastor
for Outreach
universal acts for humans: worship. CONTENTS
Truth be told, for many of us, worship has been understood simply as what
you do. And, yes, there is a place for action in worship. • Pastoral Letter
• Worship Services
Yet, the problem with seeing worship only as an action is the fact that we • We Are Miami Temple
Pastor Brian Seewaldt
Associate Pastor
miss the driving force behind true worship: love. If we remove love as the • Recipes
for Youth and Young Adults motivating force behind worship, we are left with dry and formal religiosity. • Mom Knows Best
Too many times, we confuse religiosity with worship and think God wants • Time for Health
us to DO more to show Him how much we love Him. • Connect
Worship is not a requirement to earn God’s favor; it’s a response to • Sabbath School Classes
Pastor Vanessa Hairston
Associate Pastor
what God has done for us. When we understand this fundamental truth, • Prayer Requests
for Worship everything we do in life—from the way we eat, to what we talk about, • Giving
how we treat each other, give, dress, and think—will have a different and • Contacts
deeper meaning.
Join us all month long as we explore our topic “Love: It’s What You Do!”
Pastor Jamil Hairston
Associate Pastor
for Health & Wellness
The Pastoral Team
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WO R S H I P S E R V I C E S RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 3
WE ARE MIAMI TEMPLE RADICALLY SIMPLE
ELISE JAMES: A WOMAN OF FAITH
E
“ lise James, a member of our Miami Temple church family, “When I think of faith, Elise comes to mind. Her faith during
has shown unwavering faith in the midst of one of the these challenging times exemplifies what it truly means to say,
toughest challenges a woman could face. During the early ‘Not my will but Yours Lord.’ ”
months of a long-awaited pregnancy, Elise was told that her —Josephine Bermudez
unborn baby had a rare genetic disorder called trisomy 13. This “Elise has demonstrated that she is a Woman of Faith for
diagnosis meant that her baby’s chances of surviving, even to several reasons. She held fast to her convictions, even in the
full turn, were slim. Elise and her husband Sammy made the face of opposition. She trusted that God had a plan for Samara
decision to trust God. They met every challenge with prayer and and nothing would stand in the way of that plan. She has fought
praise. Their beautiful baby girl Samara survived many odds this battle on her knees! She has acknowledged God’s power
and is now well into her fourth month of life. Although medical through all of this experience.”
trials and obstacles may lie ahead for Samara, her mother Elise —Maria Mowry
is a woman of great faith. Her confidence in God’s ability and
“Samara is a blessing to us all. When we consider your faith and
mes strength will lead her family into victory.”
Elise Ja strength, we realize that only God is in charge and He is the one
a and “Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your
Samar who sustains you. We also realize how much we take life and
request is granted’ ” (Matthew 15:28, NIV).
health for granted. We realize how precious it is and how much
—Perla Audain
more love we should be spreading around. We also realize
“Elise embodies the true definition of faith. She has taken some how blessed we are and yet we complain about the simplest
of life’s most challenging situations and approached them with inconvenience. Thank you. Samara’s story is our story, and it’s a
grace. She chose to run toward God and not from God when story with a purpose. All things work together for good to those
the burdens of life were too much to bear. She continues to who trust Him.”
make a conscious decision to praise God and not complain —Micheline Aristide
when God’s plans superseded hers. For all these reasons and “Ever since I first met Elise shortly after we came to Miami Temple,
more, I honor Elise. I’m not only blessed to know her but to call I have been blessed by her kind spirit and sense of humor, and
her friend. I pray God’s favor over her life and over her family have been inspired by her strength. I’m honored to know a wom-
each and every day.” an, mother, fellow social worker, and friend like Elise.”
—Angie Laurent —Sarah Fernández
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RECIPES RADICALLY SIMPLE
IRISH SODA BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir in the buttermilk until
the dough comes together in a slightly sticky ball.
3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times gently. Form the dough into a ball
and then press it into the prepared pan to resemble a large disk. The dough should reach the
edges of the pan but may spring back slightly.
4. Cut an X into the dough with a sharp knife, about ¼ of an inch deep. Cover the pan of dough
with another round cake pan turned upside down.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, covered, then remove the top pan and bake uncovered for about 10
minutes more or until the crust is dark golden brown.
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MOM KNOWS BEST RADICALLY SIMPLE
LESSONS FROM THE JEDI MASTER By Sarah Fernández
I
was never really a huge Star Wars fan. I saw we know denying emotions is essentially denying
the original trilogy as a young kid, then saw the human nature, and often, when we minimize or
first film in the prequels and said, “No thanks, ignore our negative thoughts and feelings, we may
I’m good,” and then saw a couple of the recent actually intensify our problems.
sequels in theaters. I was more of your typical,
One aspect of maternal mental health in particular
“These movies are fun, just here for the cultural
that’s been given more attention recently is
phenomenon” viewer.
postpartum anxiety. Since most people talk about
Something a lot of you may not know is I have my own postpartum depression, when moms are struggling realize, such as irritability, sleep problems, rage, or
nerdy interests, like video games and anime. My casual with intense worry, it’s common for this issue to be perfectionism, among others. It’s common to avoid
viewership of the “galaxy far, far away”, however, overlooked. In my case, it took me many months addressing our emotions, especially when we’re
changed over the last few months. I decided to give all after becoming a mom to realize the fear I was so busy taking care of everyone else. But when we
three trilogies a shot, and subsequently converted to experiencing was more than just your typical new leave our mental health unchecked, hoping things
the Star Wars fandom. I’ve observed many interesting mom worries. The second time around, I was will work themselves out, we’re planting a ticking
themes throughout this franchise, one of which I’m aware of the anxiety sooner; however, that fear was time bomb.
well-acquainted with: fear. intensified by experiencing a miscarriage (and thus,
If you aren’t feeling like yourself or feel something
the fear of loss) prior to my pregnancy.
In the Star Wars context, the theme of fear is often isn’t right, it’s probably time to get the support you
portrayed in a negative light, as something to be Postpartum mental health issues can manifest need—and deserve. Or, as Yoda might say, “Do or
avoided or suppressed. In the real world, however, themselves in many different ways we might not do not; there is no try.”
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T I M E F O R H E A LT H RADICALLY SIMPLE
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM By Chantal Guillaume, RN, MSN, ED
T
he world we live in has been turned upside- problems arise, such as allergic reactions and Foods: dairy products, liver, fish, fortified
down since the pandemic began. In this era autoimmune disease. cereals.
of Covid-19, immunity is everyone’s concern. • Vitamin D has both anti-inflammatory and
Some factors affecting the immune system are sleep
Our immune system is our first line of defense in immunoregulatory properties.
deprivation, lack of exercise, stress, and unhealthy
preventing the invasion of bacteria and viruses Foods: oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring
eating habits. Consequently, exercise, proper sleep,
in our bodies, yet an unhealthy lifestyle most often and mackerel; egg yolk, soy milk, almond milk,
stress management, and a healthy diet are our best
inhibits the mechanism of that system to accomplish mushrooms.
tools for maintaining a healthy immune system.
what it was designed to do naturally.
Following, you’ll find the best nutrients to include in • Zinc activates enzymes that break down proteins
It’s important to understand the complex immune in viruses and bacteria. It also increases the
system’s mechanism. According to the NIH (National your diet to maintain a healthy immune system:
activation of cells responsible for fighting
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) and • Vitamin C helps in the production of white infection.
the NIH (National Institute of Health), our immune blood cells which aid in fighting infections. Foods: beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu, walnuts,
system encompasses tissues and cells designed to Foods: citrus, strawberries, kiwi, bell pepper. cashew nuts, chia seeds, ground linseed, hemp
work together, and its overall function is to prevent seeds, pumpkin seeds, whole meal bread and
• Vitamin E acts as antioxidants and helps widen
or limit infection. When the immune system first quinoa.
the blood vessels and prevents the formation of
recognizes danger cells sending signals about
blood clots.
unhealthy cells, it responds to address the problem.
Foods: nuts such as peanuts, hazel nuts, almond, For further information, visit the following pages:
If an immune response cannot be activated when Immune System Research
green vegetables, broccoli, spinach. https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/immune-system-overview
there is sufficient need, problems like infections
How to strengthen your immune system this winter
arise. On the other hand, when an immune • Vitamin A is known as an anti-inflammation https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2020/12/17/how-to-build-
response is activated without a real threat or is vitamin because of its role in enhancing immune strengthen-a-strong-immune-system-and-deal-with-stress/6475272002/
Source: Adventist Review Online | COVID-19 Vaccines: Addressing Concerns,
not turned off once the danger passes, different function. Offering Counsel
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T I M E F O R H E A LT H RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 8
CONNECT RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 9
S A B BAT H S C H O O L C L A S S E S RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 10
S A B BAT H S C H O O L C L A S S E S RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 11
S A B BAT H S C H O O L C L A S S E S RADICALLY SIMPLE March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 12
S A B BAT H S C H O O L C L A S S E S RADICALLY SIMPLE
Study the Bible with us every Saturday afternoon.
We have several classes you could choose from.
Text our Facilitators to receive their Zoom access codes.
12:00 pm: Paulo DaSilva (Portuguese Class) (786) 291-1737
12:30 pm: Dr. Judith McCalla (Collegiate) (786) 553-7445
12:30 pm: Dwight Witter/Karim Izmery (305) 321-4282
12:30 pm: Shawn Keller (786) 634-7577
12:30 pm: Carlyle Raymond (954) 806-9767
01:00 pm: Samuel Vasquez (Spanish) (305) 978-9189
02:00 pm: Wilny Audain (443) 226-3165
02:00 pm: Pastor Laffit Cortes (609) 577-1363
02:30 pm: Jose Delgado/Dr. Archbold (305) 794-9473
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Sammy, Nathan, Elise,
Jasmine, and Samara
As a church family,
we strongly believe
in the power of prayer.
We also know that
it draws us closer to God
and to one another.
This month, we are praying for
THE JAMES FAMILY
March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 14GIVING RADICALLY SIMPLE This month’s offering will contribute to the following: March 06 Local Church Budget March 13 Adventist World Radio (GC)* March 20 Local Church Budget March 27 Florida Advance *World Budget or North American Division Budget Offerings provide funds for specific ministries, as listed above. March 2021 Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church 15
RADICALLY SIMPLE
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pastornelson@miamitemple.org
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pastorjamil@miamitemple.org
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