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The Triangle of Christian Education
Seventh-day Adventists
believe that the home, church and school must work together to provide the
best education for our children. This three-fold support for Christian
education is important because, according to Ellen White, "In the highest
sense the work of education and the work of redemption are one" (Education,
p. 30). So, as in redemption, the objective of Christian education is to
restore the image of God in the student.
The Best Education In
order to give the children the best education possible, the three
institutions - home, church and school - must work closely together. Here is
what Ellen White said:
"The best education that can
be given to children and youth is that which bears the closest relation to
the future, immortal life. This kind of education should be given by godly
parents, by devoted teachers, and by the church, to the end that the youth
in turn may become zealous missionaries for either home or foreign fields.
They are to be earnestly instructed in the truths in the Bible, that they
may become pillars in the church, champions for truth, rooted and grounded
in the faith. They are to know whereof they believe, and to have such an
experience in divine things that they will never become betrayers of sacred
trusts" (Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 231).
Importance of Home
Training Since the home is the child's first school, parents have a
great responsibility in giving their children the basics upon which the
church and the school can build. There is no doubt that what is done in the
home is very important in determining the direction of the child's life.
Notice how this is expressed by Ellen White:
"I inquired if this tide of
woe could not be prevented, and something be done to save the youth of this
generation from the ruin which threatens them. I was shown that one great
cause of the existing deplorable state of things is that parents do not feel
under obligation to bring up their children to conform to physical law." As
a result of this neglect, children "become selfish, exacting, disobedient,
unthankful, and unholy. Mothers who are doing this work will reap with
bitterness the fruit of the seed they have sown. They have sinned against
heaven and against their children, and God will hold them accountable" ( pp.
25-26).
Parents, yours is a solemn
task to give your children a solid foundation upon which the church and the
school can build. If in the home children are taught to love and obey God,
respect themselves, and show respect for others, they will more likely
succeed at school.-Dr. John Carey
Profile of Dr. Robert
Cruise Dr. Robert J. Cruise graduated from the University of
Alabama with a Ph.D. in Research and Statistical Methodology. Immediately
after graduation, he accepted a position at Andrews University in the
doctoral program of education. From this vantage point, he taught and
guided many of the current educational leaders of the church. Many of those
you know, he probably has taught and guided through the dissertation
process.
After teaching there
for 15 years, he accepted a call from the School of Medicine at Loma Linda
University to come and head up the department of biostatistics. For another
10 years he taught physicians, dentists, nurses and public health students,
guiding them through the rough waters of statistical analysis. Then the
General Conference asked him to go to Asia to teach in the graduate program
that the church has established in the Philippines. That school, Adventist
International Institute of Advanced Studies, which many call the Andrews
University of Asia, was his home for three years. He traveled and taught in
most of the Asian countries, once again spreading his skills at making
statistics and research enjoyable and appreciated.
Today, after returning
to the states, he accepted a position at La Sierra University as Director of
research. His latest endeavor is what brings him to the Bahamas. He is the
research director of the largest educational study that has ever been
conducted by the church. Its purpose is to assess Adventist academics.
That study, called CognitiveGenesis, is a three year study to see how our
elementary and secondary students in NAD are doing compared to the national
norms.
It also aims to find out
what we are doing well and in what areas we could improve. The study has
just finished the second year, and Dr. Cruise will share with us today, at
the Hillview Church, the results thus far in this landmark study in the
Adventist educational system.
The Hour of Gospel Music
at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 5 to 6 p.m.
Today, the Maranatha Church is expected.
Eagle Music Ministry
Network The Eagle Music Ministry Network Choir will meet today at 4
p.m. at the New Englerston Church and again on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Your
prompt attendance is necessary as we prepare for the May 10, Concert
featuring “JOURNEY”. - Allison M. Rolle
Andrews University Choir
Tickets for the May 10, 2008 Concert featuring “JOURNEY” are now
available at the Bahamas Conference Headquarters, Bahamas Academy Secondary
and Elementary, Healthy Lifestyle & Deli, Better Living Heath Centre & Deli,
Logos, The Christian Bookstore, and all local Adventist Churches.
Mother’s Day
Cordially, we invite you to our grand Mothers’ Day Appreciation Banquet on
May 25th at 7:00pm, seating time at the British Colonial Hilton. Please see
your Women’s Ministry Leader for further details.” - Dillette Miller
New Providence Adventist
Church Sanctuary Choir We request prayers from all the Saints as we
travel to the beautiful Island of Eluethera in Ministry on May 2nd to 4th
2008. Stay tuned, this concert will be repeated in Nassau on a date to be
announced. God Bless you all!! - Elder Ralph Rolle
Bahamas
Conference Youth Weekend Under the theme "Year of Sacrifice" the
Youth Ministries Department will host an inspirational, informative, and
innovative youth weekend from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 5. Special
guest will be Pastor Charles Blythe, Youth Director for West Indies Union.
The following events will take place during the weekend:
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Friday, May 2nd at 7:00
p.m.- Communion and Commitment Service at Grant’s Town.
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Sabbath, May 3, - Divine
Hour- Pastor Blythe will speak to the youth of the Bahamas Conference at
Grants Town
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Sabbath May 3, Adventist
Youth forum at Hillview at 5:30 p.m.
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Sunday, May 4, at 7 a.m.
- Master Guide Class Presentation at Good News
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Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m. -
Meeting with all Youth Leaders at Good News
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A baptismal service is
being planned for this weekend.
Stewardship Directors to
Meet ALL church Stewardship Directors are reminded of their monthly
meeting on May 4, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Conference Office. -Conference
Stewardship Director
Vacation Bible School
Workshop Vacation Bible School Workshop will be held on Sunday, April
27, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hillview Church. -Diane Jones,
Children’s Ministries Director
Adventist Church on Radio
The Sunday evening service will be live on ZNS-1 from the Centreville
Church on 5th Terrace, Centreville at 7 o’clock. Pastor Eric D. Clarke will
be the Speaker
The New Englerston Prayer
Ministry will continues at the Church tomorrow at 6 a.m. You are
invited to join us!
Bahamas Conference Youth
Choir Bahamas Conference of SDA Youth choir to meet at Bahamas
Academy Gym/Message of Hope on Sabbath April 26, at 4:00p.m. Please note
that our new choir leadership team are: Monique Mckenzie, Anisia Ferguson,
Anthony Burnside, Kenyatta Bain. Muscians are: Michael Chea and Ashley
Knowles. You are invited to join and be a part of this great group.
Pathfinder Leadership
Award Class P.L.A. classes began on Sunday, April 13, at the Good News
Church. Classes continue each Sunday at 6:00 a.m. at Good News. All
invested Masterguides are urged to register and be a part of this advanced
training course.
Looking for Donated Office
Space
The Pathfinder Corporation is
seeking an affordable office space to house our office. Anyone with
information or persons who may have a space that they can assist with, are
asked to please contact Barry Shane Saunders at 356-8466 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Adventist Volleyball
Action Volleyball season begins tonight April 26 at the Bahamas Academy
Gym.
Advertisement for
Teachers Bahamas Academy is seeking
full-time and substitute/part-time teachers for the 2007-08 school year.
Persons wishing to assist in the Early Learning, Elementary or Secondary
divisions can contact the Principal at the school during regular working
hours. Phone: 394-0094, 393-3381, 393-8898 or 394-8838-9
Sabbath School Supplies
All persons who have ordered Sabbath School Supplies please give Mrs
Roach a call. - 393-2693
Report on the Construction
of the New Bahamas Academy The administration of the Conference is
grateful to the faithful supporters of the Volunteer Bahamas Adventist (VBA)
program for their contribution to the construction of the New Bahamas
Academy. To date, over one million dollars in cash has been spent on the
building, but when the cost of donated materials and labour are considered
the present value of the building is over three million dollars.
We do appreciate what you
have done to help us thus far. Your continued contributions will be
appreciated.
VERY URGENT Family
Ministers Single Adults Ministers Leaders Urgent Meeting Wednesday,
April 30, 2008, 12 noon, in the Conference Room, at the Conference
headquarters. The Meeting will last no more than one hour.
A Perfect
Marriage is Possible By Barrington Brennen
A perfect marriage is one in
which both married partners realize and admit their imperfections and find
ways of reducing them one by one thus creating a synergy of marital forces
that only brings harmony.
Similarly, a perfect marriage
on this earth is the harmonious blending of two sinful human beings
struggling with imperfect thoughts and actions. It is this struggle that
refines and molds us, building character of integrity. Hence, a perfect
marriage is not the lack of imperfections, but the presence of a repentant,
humble spirit.
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A perfect marriage is not
free from pain, but free of misery.
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A perfect marriage is not
absence from anger, but absence from resentment.
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A perfect marriage is not
free from disagreements, but free from discord.
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A perfect marriage is not
absence of challenges, but absence of confusion.
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A perfect marriage is not
free from diminishing romance, but free from an apathetic spirit.
- Sun
Sets Today at 7:37 p.m.
- Sun
Sets next Sabbath at 7:41 p.m.
