Online Logos for February 10, 2007

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Adventist Youth “Sold Out” To Jesus         

Curtis Bryan Associate Youth Director

Under the theme, ‘Sold out to Jesus’, the Youth Department of The Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, officially launched its year of activities for 2007 with a Consecration Service at the Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist church. Youth leaders from Adelaide to Philadelphia, Centreville to Breath of Life gathered in their class A uniforms, sang, prayed and thanked God for bringing us thus far, asking Him to take us through 2007 fully consecrated to do service.

            Pastor Andrew Burrows, Youth Director of the Bahamas Conference, charged the leaders to go forth and try new things. He also reminded them that they are Christians first and then Seventh-day Adventists, and that they should be grounded in what they believe so that they can assist in the Spiritual, Physical, Mental and even Social growth of the young people entrusted to them. Dr. John Carey, in his prayer of consecration, asked for God’s Guidance to be upon each leader and each church member. Gathered in a circle of love and unity, those present ended the evening with the singing of "Side by side we stand."

            On Sabbath many of the churches hosted their Youth Day; and some began the annual Youth Week of Prayer, whose theme this year is "A heart that worships: God is the very dwelling place of Christ."

            Sunday, at 8:30am, Youth leaders filled Hillview and heard from all of the Coordinators of each arm of Youth Ministries: Rohan Creighton-Masterguides; Barry Shane Saunders-Pathfinders; Erika Perpall, Adventist Youth; Dr. Marvin Smith-Music, Marilyn Bonamy-Adventurers; Curtis Bryan-Sports and Dillette Miller-Listen Up! All of the messages were basically the same - to continue to do the work of God, but in these evil times when the devil is trying new and innovative things to get our youth to crumble, we need to be more vigilant and more organized, and do some things differently to get our Youth to where we need them to go and eradicate apostasy. There was dialogue and many issues facing the youth arm of our church and country were addressed; and in these new and exciting times in the history of our church, moving forward Seventh-day Adventist youth will march victoriously and claim their rightful places now and in the New Earth. Listen Up, with its new leader and team has bold plans, but with Christ on their side they will conquer.  The Sports department led by Lester Stuart will surpass the glory days of when this writer was a child, and sweet wholesome Christian camaraderie will be an added blessing. Pathfinder Promise was presented to the conclave as a work in progress, and Natasha Ruffin and her team were introduced and thanked on behalf of the Youth Department for the work they are doing in educating people in the Bain and Grant's Town area. Another highlight of the conclave was the presentation of awards to Darrell Taylor -Parkgate, and Shandera Smith-Philadelphia, for their accountability and reporting efforts during 2006. All in attendance were admonished to be accountable not to the Bahamas Conference, but first to God, to their churches and to the youth they represent.

            Youth leaders left the weekend of activities buoyed up and ready to do battle for the Lord in 2007 and onward. The Youth Department of Bahamas Conference requests the prayers of all as we continue to serve. Why don’t you help us in this warfare? Become Sold Out To JESUS, and allow HIM to FIGHT this battle of Apostasy, Crime, Violence and all other ills that affect today’s youth. I am giving my talents back to God for His service; what about you?  -Curtis Byran, Associate Youth Director

 

 

 

Family Island Conventions

Long Island

       Pastors Andrew Burrows and K. Anson Albury traveled to Long Island February 2-4 for Convention 2007.  During the meetings, Pastor Albury was introduced as the non-resident pastor for

Pastor K. Anson Albury Non-Resident Pastor for Long Island

Pastor Leroy Sewell Non-Resident Pastor for Cat Island

the district.    (See photos at www.bahamasconference.org taken at the Steven's Seventh-day Adventist Church, Steven's, Long Island).  Members also traveled from the settlement of Millerton, located 50 miles north of Steven's to attend the service. It was really an inspirational convention.

Cat Island

      On February 2 - 4, 2007, Pastor Eric D. Clarke, the Executive Secretary of the Bahamas Conference, traveled to Cat Island with Pastor Leroy Sewell to introduce him as the new non-resident Adventist pastor for the island.   It was truly an exciting time for Pastor Sewell and his family.  He, his wife and two energetic children enjoyed getting acquainted with the people, learning about the culture and the beauty of the island.  Since it was his first time on a Family Island in the Bahamas, Pastor Sewell was given an Island tour.  During the visit the Clarke and Sewell families visited Mount Alvernia, the highest elevation in the Bahamas of more than 210 feet.  At the peek of Mount Alvernia is a medieval monastery hewn from the limestone cliffs where a monk lived for decades.

       It was truly and inspirational weekend.   Pastor Sewell also had the privilege of attending a Baptist service where he had the joy of meeting most of Cat Island governmental and religious leaders.    Cat Island has two Adventist churches.  Seaview, where the Convention was held is located in Orange Hill, North Cat Island.  The other church is located more than 70 miles south in Devil's Point. 

 

 

 

 

 

Acklins To Erect Church Building         Twelve members of Volunteer Bahamas Adventist (VBA) will travel to Lovely Bay, Acklins on February 21 to erect the church building.  The foundation of the

Pastor Royden Hanna Non-Resident Pastor Acklins

church has been completed, and with this group of volunteers, we hope to worship in the Sanctuary before we return to Nassau on February 28.      All Acklins Seventh-day Adventist members and friends of Acklins are invited to another meeting on Sunday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. at Berea SDA Church.-Pastor Royden I. Hanna

 

 

Grand Concert at Hillview Today

      The Youth Department of the Hillview Church will be hosting a grand concert today to conclude its Mega Youth Weekend at the church on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway.  Various guest artists, including Tony Burnside and Anishka Culmer, will be featured.  Come and be blessed! 

 

 

Dr. Wendell McMillan	Kenny Deveaux

Stewardship and Trust Services Meeting     All Church Stewardship Directors, Trust Directors, Treasurers and 1^st Elders are reminded of a very important Stewardship/Trust Seminar scheduled for tomorrow, February 11, 2007, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  to 3:00 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church.  Dr. Wendell McMillan, West Indies Union Stewardship/Trust Director and Field Secretary will be the presenter.   – Kenny V. A. Deveaux, Director Stewardship & Trust

 

 

Attention! Logos Bible Training Seminar    The Training sessions for the Logos Bible Training Seminar will be held tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 11 for Elders and   Lay persons registered from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Hillview Church.  Pastors and advanced students sessions will be held on Monday and Tuesday. – Dr. Leonard A. Johnson

 

Pastor Neville and Mrs. Alwhyne Scavella Celebrating 50 Years

Celebrating Golden Wedding Anniversary Congratulations are extended to Pastor and Mrs.  Neville and Alwhyne Scavella on the occasion of their 50^th Golden Wedding Anniversary.   Best wishes are sent from your children and family members, the administration and workers at headquarters and the school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

Annual Law Enforcement/Civil Servants Church Service Family members and friends of Law Enforcement and Civil Servants are invited to attend the Annual Law Enforcement/Civil Servants Church Service at the Grant’s Town Church on Sabbath, February 17, 2007 at 4 o’clock.

   

 

School of Evangelism The School of Evangelism continues on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church –Pastor Peter Joseph, Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Trust Seminar A very important Trust Seminar, sponsored by the Trust Department of the Johnson Park church will be held at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel on Feb. 18, 07 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Wills, Trust and Savings will be some of the topics covered by Lawyers, Bankers and other professionals.  Denise Lewis-Johnson, Trust Director, J.P.

      

 

Vegetarian Cooking Classes at Centreville Continues    Vegetarian cooking classes continues at the Centreville Church House on Sundays, February 11, 18 and 25, 2007. February 11 class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.   Dr. Idamae Hanna will be the guest presenter.  This class will cover Entrée.

 

Pathfinder Meeting Resumes at Centreville   The Centreville Pathfinder Club will resume its meetings tomorrow, Sunday, February 11, 2007.  Meetings will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Persons wishing to join this club are welcome. –Grace Bostwick, Pathfinder Director, Centreville

 

 

Adventist Book Center Lunch Program Resumed The Lunch program resumed at the ABNC is going well.  Please call 341-2429 to place your orders Mondays to Thursdays. Come on by and lets get re-acquainted.      

New supply of Vegetarian Foods:

Canned and Frozen in Stock

at the Adventist Book Center.

Cherry Blackmore, ABNC Manager

 

 Youth Ministries

      The Bahamas Conference Youth Ministry has adopted the theme, “Sold out to Jesus,” for the year 2007.  Please take note of the following events/activities:

1. Masterguide training for the Haitian and English speaking districts to begin February 25, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Please sign up with Mrs. June Flowers at the Conference Office.

2. All Masterguides invested for two or more years are invited to sign up to take the Leadership course to begin in February.

3. IAD Bible Bowl will deal with the following Books of the Bible: Songs of Solomon, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs (New International Version). Each church is asked to have at least one delegate for the run-offs locally, Family Islands included. This event will be held at the Maranatha SDA Church Friday, April 13, 2007 at 7pm.The Adventist Youth Leaders are asked to submit the name of their church and youth representative to the Conference by Monday, March 12^th.  After this date no names will be accepted.  The winner of the Conference run-offs, will represent the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists at West Indies Union level in June at NCU in Mandeville, Jamaica.\

4. All Sports personnel [Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Track and field or any other sport] from all churches are asked to meet at Bahamas Academy Gym Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 7pm.

 

Protocol Training Session   Protocol Training for Head Deacons and Deaconess, Parking Attendants and other persons interested in learning the art of Protocol are invited to the Living Faith Church on Sunday, February 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. –Pastor Paul A. Scavella, PARL Director

          

Custodial Position available at Hillview Persons interested in a custodial position should contact the Hillview Church during business hours 9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. Mon. to Thurs. at 361-8683

   

Hour of Gospel Music       The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 4:30-5:30 p.m.  Today, February 10, the Bethel Church is expected. Next week Sabbath, February 17 Berea Church is scheduled.

 

8-Weeks to Wellness

February 26, 2007

Sign up now at the Health Ministries office or at Better Living Health Centre 323-5473

 

 

Attention Married Couples.  All married and engaged couples are invited to attend a short  marriage seminar today, February 10, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. at the Maranatha Church.  It’s going to be spicy and sweet.  See you there!

  

Attention Single Adults.  All Adventist single adults ages 20 to 100 are asked to attend a seminar/organizing meeting on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maranatha Church.  Be there as we organize the Conference-wide Single Adults Association.

 

Sun sets today at 6:01 p.m.

Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:05 p.m.