Summertime 2000

The Jeff Rogers Basketball Camp

The 13th annual Jeff Rogers Basketball Camp will be held at the H. D. Colburn Gym from June 26 to July 21. This camp, which is spearheaded by Jeff Rogers, exposes youngsters to the fundamentals of basketball and positive living.

In addition, campers get the opportunity to meet some of the best players in the United States' National Basketball Association. Parents and guardians may collect applications at the Conference Office or at Bahamas Academy Secondary. Your young ones as well as teenagers are sure to enjoy themselves.

Softball Games

In a matter of weeks, the softball season will kick off. For the season, expect games to be held on Sunday mornings and some Saturday nights, provided that a site with lights is secured. Both young and old are sure to enjoy these games. So plan to attend, and cheer for your favoruite church team at the Blue Hills Play Fields.

SUMMER SCHOOLS

Summer classes will be held at BAE and BAS June 21 to July 16. Registration will take place at the school on June16^th.

Youth Crusade July 16 - August 6

A time for spiritual reflection and growth. These meetings will culminate with our annual Youth Awards Banquet August 22 at 8:00 p.m at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Paradise Island. Begin budgeting for this event.

Pathfinder Camp (South Andros) August 13 - 20

In approximately 10 weeks, more than 100 hundred youth will converge at Camp Andros 2000. It is time to make payment to secure your space. Don't delay -- contact Mary-Ellen Knott at the Conference office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Fee is $72.00. Airfare to Congo Town from Nassau is $84.00 for persons 12 and over, and $42.00 for those 11 and under. Application forms will be available from your Pathfinder and Adventist youth leaders beginning June 10, 2000. A $25.00 deposit is NOW required to hold airline reservations. Deadline for complete payment is July 25, 2000!

Vacation Bible School

Between late June and the early August, Vacation Bible Schools will be conducted in many of our church districts. Contact your church to confirm time and fee.

Youth Ministries in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, recognizing the value and potential of youth membership, seek to lead youth to Christ, to create a climate of acceptance of youth within the church, and to facilitate their personal spiritual development and commitment to Christ and His church.

As you can see, much is planned for the summer. However, we encourage our young people to study hard and apply themselves in the few remaining days of the current school year. All the best and congratulations to those who have already graduated as well as those to will graduate.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL VISITS B.A. ELEMENTARY

It was a royal treat, indeed, when the car of the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Orville Turnquest, drove through the gates of Bahamas Academy Elementary School on Monday, May 29, 2000.

The students were electrified, excited and full of enthusiasm. The teachers were nervously excited. The Conference officials were professionally attired, and well prepared to carry out their responsibilities. These preparations made our day a success.

The Governor-General of The Bahamas was at our school, and addressed our students. He encouraged them to be better than he is, and in order to do this, he said, they must study hard. As he addressed the students, he moved centre stage in order to be close to them. They are the potential leaders of tomorrow, he told them, and they must be focused on their goal, which is to be the best they could be. He encouraged the teachers to continue to be the best they could be, and in the end, our students will emulate them.

The day ended for the Governor-General with a brief tour of the school, and individual teachers' conferences of acquaintance. This was a day well spent.

-Nelson Bain, Music and Programme Chairman

PASTOR BURROWS TO BE ORDAINED

This afternoon (June 3) at 4:30 has been designated for the ordination of Pastor Andrew E. Burrows at the Grant's Town Church, Wellington Street.

A special invitation is extended to the SDA community to be a part of this special service. Pastor L. Wellington, Union president, will deliver the charge.

JAMES CISTERN CHURCH

IN ELEUTHERA WILL BE DEDICATED TOMORROW, JUNE 4, 2000

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS OF WEST INDIES UNION VISIT

During the past two weeks our Conference was blessed with the visits of Pastor Errol Thomas and Dr. Wendell McMillan, Family Life/Youth Director and Stewardship Director Of West Indies Union, respectively. They both conducted seminars and training in their respective areas of specializations. Hats off to them and their local counterparts.

A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY "GC 2000 Offering"

Today represents another opportunity to give to the GC 2000 offering.

As noted, this offering helps to advance the good news of God's salvation. The goal is to establish 1,040 new congregations in the 10/40 window.

Our goal here in The Bahamas Conference is to raise a minimum of $9,000.00. Let us, by the grace of God, exceed that amount by giving generously today. Request a special offering envelope. M. A. Smith, Stewardship Director

ORGAN DEDICATION

The Grant's Town Church Music Department presented "Come Before Him Singing," an organ dedication, Sunday, May 28, 2000, at 8 p.m. at the church on Wellington Street. Those in attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Edwards, Pastor and Mrs. L. A. Johnson, the Centreville SDA Sanctuary Choir, The Living Faith SDA Choir and a host of other interested persons. Indeed, it was a great event. Of course, the highlight was the dedication of the new church organ to God's glory. Pastor E. D. Clarke, church pastor, offered the prayer of dedication. Nelson Bain, music co-ordinator, organized the event.

NEW PROVIDENCE WOMEN'S MINISTRY WEEKEND

The New Providence Church Women's Ministry Weekend got off to an excellent start on Friday, May 26, at the church on Soldier Road. The featured speaker was Mrs. Ruth McKinney, who presented an excellent charge to women.

Doctors Hutchenson and Carter informed the Sabbath afternoon meeting of important matters. The weekend climaxed with a prayer breakfast on Sunday morning. Mrs. Madeline offered the devotion. Mrs. A. Scavella, Conference Women's Ministries Director, attended the Sabbath morning service.

ASI CONVENTION 2000

ASI (Adventist-Laypersons' Services and Industries) CONVENTION 2000 BARBADOS August 31 to September 3, 2000. All are invited. Contact Roderick Sands at #361-8683 or #341-4087. Coming Sunday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. ASI Professional Seminar and Pinning Service dinner will be served.

LAY ACTIVITIES Photos for Ingathering Booklet 2000. All Community Services or lay leaders are requested to submit pictures for the Ingathering Booklet as soon as possible.

3ABN IS STILL OFF FAMILY ISLANDS

The equipment needed for the upgrade has been ordered, and will be installed shortly. -Communications Dept.

YOUTH TIDBITS

August 7 - Sports Day

August 10-13 International Youth Symposium to be held in Grand Bahama.

August 13 - 20 Youth Pathfinders Camp, South Andros

SOUTHWEST YOUTH FEDERATION PICNIC

On Sunday, June 4, 2000, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the Southwest Youth Federation will host a picnic at Goodman's Bay. All young persons are especially invited.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

BAE is accepting applications for 3 elementary School Teachers for the 2000/1 school year. Application forms are available at the school between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

SOUTH-WEST LAY CRUSADE CONTINUES

All members of the Hillview, Good News, Breath of Life and Berea Churches are requested to continue to support the Lay Crusade now in progress nightly at the site on Bel Air park at 7:30 Sundays through Thursdays.

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Grant's Town Church extends an invitation to persons interested in early morning worship at the church, beginning at 8 o'clock on Sabbath mornings and lasting one hour.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

MOBILE UNIT

PARTIAL SCHEDULE FOR 2000

Johnson ParkJun. 11 - Jun. 24

Living FaithJun. 25 - July 08

MaranathaJuly 09 - July 22

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REQUESTED TO MEET

There will be a special meeting for all Health Professionals on Saturday, June 17, 2000, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Centreville Church. Other interested persons are invited to attend along with all Health and Temperance Leaders and their assistants.

FAMILY ISLAND TRAVEL

TARGET 2000! The North-east Youth Federation is targeting the island districts in an evangelistic effort for June 23 to 26, 2000. Persons interested in traveling with the group are asked to contact local A. Y. Leaders for details. -Phyllis Woodside

HARMONIOUS PRAISE ANNUAL CONCERT

"2000 Strong and Still Connected." On June 17, 2000, at 8:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Centre, Stapledon Gardens. Harmonious Praise will once again be ministering in song. Come and be a part of this life enrichment concert. Donation is $10.00 at the door.

MEDICAL COOKOUT

A medical cookout in aid of Elder Eric Bain's Medical Fund will be held on June 12, 2000. Venue is to be announced. Please call 393-2258 or 393-5987 for details

** One Rodger organ for sale. Contact Nelson Bain at #341-3600 or the Grant's Town Church at #323-6326.

SDA BURIAL SOCIETY TO MEET

The Adventist Burial Society will meet on Monday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grant's Town Church. - H. Moncur

ROLAND BROWN'S GC GROUP TO MEET

All persons traveling with Roland Brown to GC are requested to meet at the Grant's Town Church tonight at 7:30. Tickets will be distributed, and contributions collected for shirts.

MIAMI TEMPLE VISITS HILLVIEW CHURCH

The Hillview Church is pleased to welcome a group of young people consisting of a drama team and youth choir from the Miami Temple SDA Church, Miami, Florida. The group will be busy with many activities: singing downtown in Rawson Square, performing in drama and music at a few of our churches, and community service at Mary Ingraham Home.

Sun sets today at 7:57 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:59 p.m

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