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Emphasize reading. If parents read to their children and the children see and hear their parents reading, the children will develop a positive attitude toward reading. Also, children should be encouraged to read the Bible, wholesome books and magazines regularly. Children who read and discuss what they read with parents and others do well in school. Control the use of TV. It
is important for parents to limit the amount of time their children spend Schedule homework time and other routines. When parents establish and encourage their children to follow a homework schedule and other family routine, the children’s success in school is enhanced. A quiet place with proper lighting should be set aside for study. Also, time for chores, eating meals, and going to bed should be set. Take time to talk to and listen to children. Personal talks with children about Christian values, the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse can make a difference in their success or failure. Of course, you should listen to what your children are saying. Most importantly, set a good example for them to follow. Maintain contact with the school. Don’t wait for the school to ask you to come to discuss a problem. Make periodic checks to see how your children are doing in school. Become familiar with your children’s teachers, principals and counselors. Children whose families check on their progress at school maintain a high standard of performance. Involve your children in community activities. Take your children to church and let them participate in positive social activities in the community. You can also enhance your children’s learning by taking them to concerts and other cultural activities. It has been proven that when parents become involved in their children’s education, the children perform better in school and they achieve greater success in life. So, parents, do your best to help your children succeed this school year. - Editor Youth Camp Meetings Conclude Today Hold up…where have the Seventh-day Adventist Youth gone? Many have asked this question since the beginning of this two-week Youth Camp meeting campaign. They aren't at the usual teen hangouts. The guys are not on the basketball courts; the girls aren't home gabbing on the phone. Well, where are they? Let me tell you where they are. Check Blue Hill Road South at the Holy Spirit-filled Berea Church where hundreds of young people flocked to get their Holy Ghost praise on. Come with me to a special place, a place where we have a little fun as we worship and pray, a place where we can see the love of God radiating from each face, a place where the young and old gather together, regardless of what others say. The first week was fantastic, with the Camp Meeting '03 team presenting the Gospel as you have never seen it before. This second week came in with a bang. If you missed it you truly missed a blessing, from the comical - yet informative - skits, the melodious musical selections, and the Holy Ghost Power-Packed sermons. At times, Pastor Burrows was mashing corns hard, yet it was all good as the messages spurred and inspired us to push up to a higher plateau of Christianity. The messages moved us to be Committed and Connected. If you were there you surely received a blessing and would feel, as I do, that this Camp Meeting was really 'off the chains'. The spirit truly is moving and any young person who needed a battery charging surely got rejuvenatedn. The Spirit moved and people were baptized. Pray that those who made a commitment to Christ will be faithful in their walk, drawing others to Him. The Camp Meeting may be almost over but it is not too late. Join us this morning for an inspiring Sabbath School and Divine Service. Walk, hike a ride, push the keys in your ignition and head over to the Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church for this grand Sabbath finale. This afternoon during the A. Y. period, the concert will be happening. Come get some Jesus, and pump up your blessings. -Natasha Rufin
Religious Liberty All persons enrolled in the National Religious Liberty Association and those interested in becoming a part of the Executive Committee of this Association are asked to meet at 5 p.m. today at the Johnson Park Church. -Dr. M. D. Toote, Director, Religious Liberty ‘Let God Speak’ Reaping Campaign On September 13, 2003, at 7 p.m. the Bahamas Conference of SDA will embark on the largest city-wide crusade under the theme "Let God Speak." Evangelist Guy Nembhard is requesting that all members pray for the upcoming meetings during our Wednesday prayer services and in our daily family and private devotions. Healthful Lunch Ideas About a week from now our children will be back in school, and many parents will be concerned about providing lunches that will keep their children healthy, happy, and strong. We are grateful that Miss Idamae Hanna has agreed to share with parents the following "Healthful Lunch Ideas" that they may use this school year. If your child develops good eating habits in childhood, he will be well on his way to becoming a healthy adult. The best way to teach healthy eating habits is by example. If mom is constantly nibbling on some high fat, high calorie fast food, the child will learn to do the same. If mom enjoys eating carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, the child in most cases will do likewise. You and your habit are the key to healthy eating in your children. Children should be taught to have regular meal times and not be allowed to eat continuously. Young babes need to be fed on demand, but as they grow older they need scheduled feeding times. Pre-schoolers may need to eat up to four scheduled meals a day, especially if they are finicky eaters.however, most children over the age of seven do well on three balanced meals a day. Children over the age of two can begin using low-fat food items. This choice will aid in preventing obesity. When shopping for lunch items for your children, read labels. The popular snack foods are usually high in fat, sugar and salt while low in important nutrients. There are some conveniently packaged lunches at your supermarket that seem to be very popular with the kids. One brand is called lunchables. They include pieces of meat, cheese, crackers and sweets. Check the label. The fat calories in many of these popular lunches are well over 50%, far from what I would call a good choice. Many parents love to buy the sugared up drinks that seem to come in every color imaginable. These drinks for the most part are simply sugar, artificial flavorings and dyes. Most of them have little or no nutrients. Here are some healthy lunch tips for your child: 1. Purchase juice instead of drinks. If finance is a problem, pack only one 8-ounce can of juice and include a refilled bottle of good old water. 2. Try always to include at least one piece of fresh fruit in your child’s lunch box. Sapodillas and sugar apples are good choices
3. A sandwich, be it peanut butter or cold cuts on whole wheat bread is always good as a main part of the meal. Don’t shy away from using cooked foods from the night before. These foods can be kept warm in a good thermos. Young children enjoy eating spaghetti and meatballs at lunchtime. It’s a favorite! 4. Healthy snack foods like low-fat granola, nuts, raisins, carrot sticks or well-liked vegetables, homemade oatmeal cookies and popcorn are some good ideas. We live in a fast-paced world, and have fast foods. However, take some time this school year to ensure that your child is getting the nutrients he/she needs in order to build a healthy immune system and a healthy body. --Idamae Hanna, M.P.H.,R.D. (For questions or more information on the topic, call: Phone: 323-5473) e-mail: Idro@batelnet.bs
Conference Workers’ Meeting All Bahamas Conference workers are invited to attend a very important Workers’ Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, from 8:30 to 3:00 p.m. at New Providence Church. Workers are requested to make provision for the care of their children at home or elsewhere.
Conference Office and ABC Closed for One Day Owing to our Workers’ Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the Conference Office and the ABC will be closed. Business resumes Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. Executive Committee meeting will convene at 10:00 a.m., in the Board Room at the Conference Office.
Help For Students The Francophone Women’s Ministries department invites you to a cookout in aid of their university students on August 24, from noon to 5:00 p.m., at Bethel SDA Church, Carmichael Road. For more information call Mrs. Airlande St. Fleur at 362-1031 Real Harvest Church Dedication Rescheduled The Real Harvest Church dedication has been rescheduled from August 17 to August 31, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. All are invited to be a part of this dedication service at the church in Pinewood Gardens. Ephesus Is Moving "Moving to Higher Ground" is the theme for the moving activities of the Ephesus Church. Services will be held at the church on Parkgate Road Sept. 3-7 at 7:30 each evening. Guest speakers will be Pastors M.A. Smith, E.D. Clarke and Dr. L.A. Johnson. In preparation for the move, work will continue at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Parkgate Road site. Masons, carpenters and Hard coat Specialists are needed. We also need tools. Food items for lunch will also be accepted. Your support is greatly appreciated. Women’s Ministries There will be a very important Women’s Ministries meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Bahamas Academy. All leaders are asked to attend and bring along paid-up applications for the Retreat -M. Knowles VBA On The Move We wish to thank Bro. Howard Barr for so ably supervising the ELC project in Bro Cartwright’s absence. At the same time, we say "welcome back" to Bro Cartwright who has returned from a mini vacation. He came in time to help put the roof on the first wing of the project. Carpenters and helpers are especially invited to come to the ELC site tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Please lend a helping hand. We still need you!
‘Pastor T’ Repeat Concert Pastor Wilfred Adderley will host a repeat concert with "Songs of Praise" on Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the New Providence Seventh-day Adventist Church, Soldier Road. A soft offering will be lifted in aid of church improvement. CD’s and tapes will be on sale. Contact Pastor Adderley at 324-6939 Live Concert Recording at New Providence Church Choir Director Ralph Rolle of the New Providence Church Sanctuary Choir cordially invite you to the choir’s live concert’s recording at the church on Sunday, August 31, at 7:30 p.m. Come and be blessed.
‘Let God Speak’ Crusade Choir Rehearsal All church choir members and others who are interested in singing in the crusade choir are requested to attend a Mega Choir practice this Sabbath afternoon at 4:30 at the Living Faith Church. -Pastor P. A. Scavella
Ingathering Photos Needed All churches actively involved in Community Services projects are asked to submit photos for the Ingathering Booklets to Ms. Kerry Cargill. - Pastor T. B. Sturrup, Director, Community Services
Hour of Music at Mary Ingraham Home Senior citizens of the SDA community are invited to enjoy and participate in an hour of gospel music at the Mary Ingraham Home in Emerald Gardens Sabbath, August 30th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Bethany Church choir will be our special guests . Pianist Needed The Hillview Church is seeking the assistance of a part-time pianist. For further information contact Mrs. Rowena Smith at 325-6885 or 359-3169. R. Smith, Music Coordinator Hillview Church
Youth Corner Persons planning to attend the International Youth Congress in Thailand at the end of the year or the "Faith on Fire" Pathfinder Camporee in Osh Kosh in 2004 are asked to register with the Youth Department urgently.
Adelaide Invites you to Come on Down Do you want to get out of the city for a day, but cannot afford to go to a Family Island? Don’t be discouraged! Just come to the Adelaide SDA Church and enjoy a Family Island experience for the day. Oh yes, a day filled with activities. We will provide your spiritual and physical food. Come worship with us! Enjoy the warmth of the friendly folks just praising God and having a Holy Ghost time. - D. Fenton Johnson, Communication Secretary Adventist Educators’ Prayer Breakfast All Adventist Educators are invited to attend a special back-to-school prayer breakfast on Sunday, August 31, at 8:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Church. Come and receive a special blessing as Dr. Leonard Johnson presents the charge and empowers us to be effective witnesses in the classroom this school year. We look forward to seeing you as we prepare to continue prayerfully molding the minds of the children and youth of this our Bahamaland - Adventist Educators’ Associationt
Better Living Health Center The Better Living Health Center will be conducting vegetarian cooking classes and a lifestyle management seminar on how to eat right and protect yourself from cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Classes will be held on Mondays for six weeks beginning Sept. 2nd from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the store on Balfour Avenue and Charles Vincent Street. Please call Ida for additional details at 323-5473
An Invitation From The ABC (Back-to- School Sale) A special 20% Back- to- School Sale will take place at the ABC from August 24 to 31, 2003. A special 50% discount will be given on the following books: Education, Counsel to Parents, Teachers and Students, Counsel on Education and Fundamentals of Christian Education. In addition to the normal services offered, we are now providing hot lunches at reasonable prices. Come, check us out. - Kenny V. Deveaux, ABC Manager
Keeping the Fires of Love for Young Couples Seminar The theme of our fourth quarter’s upcoming Marriage Enrichment Seminar, October 31 to November 1, 2003, specifically for couples married less than 10 years, is "Keeping the fires of love for young couples.". Plan to be there. Seminar co-ordinators are Pastors Michael A. Smith and Barrington H. Brennen. More information coming soon.
Adventist Services Industries Are you unemployed? ASI is inviting ALL unemployed members to sign up with its new programme, which is designed to assist persons with job placements, training, empowerment and encouragement. Persons wishing to be a part of this database may leave thier names and numbers with Kimberly Bryan at the Conference Office, or contact us at asibahamaschapter@hotmail.com.
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After
a long hot summer of travel, adventure, and fun, parents and students are
preparing for the reopening of school. Yes, it’s back to school for
thousands of Bahamian students. And this is the appropriate time for parents
to think about what they can do to help their children achieve success in
school.
watching TV. If children watch television more than two hours a day, their
academic performance drops. When they watch TV, children should view educational
programs. Parents should also watch and discuss these with their children.