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Conference Sponsors Libronix Bible Software Workshop
Seventh-day Adventists are known as “people
of the book.” We are renowned for our ability to expound the scriptures,
thus it is no surprise to find pastors, church members and elders gathered
at the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, at the beginning of this week,
to participate in the
Libronix Bible Software
Workshop. Libronix is a Bible software that can seamlessly
integrate up to 10,000 volumes into one platform. It has been described as
having an assistant who goes through your entire library to find the
information that you need.
Last Sunday, elders and members from various churches and the community
gathered to engage in the process of sharpening their Bible study skills,
using the software.
On Monday and Tuesday, some of the pastors from the conference and others
from the community, had their opportunity to further their study skills,
using the software. Among them was Bishop Earl Mason from Tampa, and Dr.
Victor Cooper. Many of the attendees expressed their profound gratitude over
he information received and were quite enthused about what they learned.
Iris Metcalf, an attendee from Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple
Terrace, believes that “Everyone needs to take this class!” Dr. Earl Mason,
Sr. Pastor of this church says the seminar will “energize, enhance, and
empower” you. Morris Proctor, of Morris Proctor Seminars, the official
trainer for the Libronix Bible software, conducted the seminar. –Pastor L.
Williams
Orlando Health Summit The
Seventh-day Adventist Church is a church with a unique message of educating,
training and empowering mankind for eternity. God is a holistic God. He is
interested in total wellness for his people and that means being well
physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; hence a part of the mission
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to make man whole.
In order to equip lay members to be able to empower others, there is a great
focus on training. One of these training programs is the Annual Health
Summit in Orlando, Florida, that trains health leaders and professionals
from parts of the United States and throughout the Caribbean. This program
is a joint venture between the Inter-American and North American Divisions
Health Ministries in partnership with Florida Hospital. This summit brings
together leading seminar speakers and workshops that are on the cutting edge
of technology and research. Participants are trained by the best in the
field of health education and wellness.
From January 28 to Feb. 3, a group of over ten excited Bahamians from both
Nassau and Grand Bahama attended the health summit in Orlando, Florida.
Among them were three pastors and seven health professionals and health
leaders. We all came back filled with ideas and information to share with
our churches and the community.
At the summit, there were over
twenty-five workshops from which to choose. Each participant could choose
only two during the week long seminar. Each workshop equipped participants
with manuals power point presentations and everything needed to conduct the
seminar in their country or church. Some of the seminars were: Eight Weeks
To Wellness, Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP), Fitness for Life,
Vegetarian Food Instructors Course, and Stress Management Expression
Recovery
During the opening address of the
Summit, we listened to a presentation about the longevity study done by
National Geographic. In this study, National Geographic interviewed many
Seventh-day Adventists over 100 years old, who are still living and enjoying
a good quality of life. They were interested in what kept these people alive
and well for so long. Some of the life-giving components they sited were:
· Their diet, which was mostly plant based;
· The fact that most of these people spent time outside in their gardens or
got some form of exercise each day;
· Loving supportive relationships with family and friends;
· A firm relationship with God.
The whole experience only confirmed to all of us that health and wellness is
not just the absent of disease, but being well physically, mentally,
socially and spiritually, and that we can only find the balance of total
health and wellness in Christ.
Annual Law Enforcement/Civil
Servants Church Service Today 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 this
afternoon, Sabbath, February 17, 2007 at 4 o’clock.
8 Weeks to
Wellness
A COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Theme: Raising the standard from SUPER SIZE families to
SUPER HEALTHY families
Dates and Time: Monday, February 26t – April 23, 2007, at 6:00 pm at The
Bahamas Academy Auditorium, Wulff Road. What’s in it for you? Free
Screening of blood sugar, Cholesterol, blood pressure, T-shirts, and lots of
prizes & incentives
Only cost to you:
Registration Fee
(Adults $25.00, Children $15.00)
Pre-registration and
Screening Required
New Englerston Seventh-day Adventist Church
Sunday, Feb. 18 & Feb. 25 from
2:00 – 5:00 pm
City Market Harbour Bay
Thursday, Feb. 22nd from 3:00 – 7:00 pm
For more information call:
Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (242)342-4021
Idamae Hanna (242)323-5473
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 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, 2007. .-Pastor R. I. Hanna
Peardale Company The Peardale SDA Company is happy to report that
three precious souls were added to their company through baptism. To God be
the glory. – Pastor W. T. Adderley
School of Evangelism
The School of Evangelism continues on Sunday, February 18, 2007, at 6:00
p.m. at the Hillview Church –Pastor Peter Joseph, Coordinator
Pathfinder Meeting Resumes at Centreville The Centreville Pathfinder
Club will resume its meetings tomorrow, Sunday, February 18, 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
Vegetarian Cooking Classes at Centreville Continues Vegetarian
cooking classes continue at the Centreville Church House on Sundays,
February 18 and 25, 2007. Class will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Adventist Book Center Spring Sale The ABNC will be holding a 10%
storewide Sale on Sunday, February 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. In
addition, all ABNC Gold Card Holders will be offered in-house specials. So,
come on by and check out the savings.
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, 2007 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. –J. Denise Lewis-Johnson, Trust Director, J.P.
Listen Up All youth (16-35) are invited to join our brand new Listen
UP Club. We have many exciting, innovative and creative activities planned
for you. For further details please call Dillette Miller at 393-1493, or
email dillette2002@yahoo.com
We are in search of the best LISTEN UP jingle, logo and mascot. Please
register today for the competition in April. Stay tuned!
Consecration Service The Children's and Women's Ministries of the
Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold a joint service of
consecration on Friday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m., at the Grant’s Town S.D.A.
Church. All churches are invited to be a part of this special service.
Children's Ministries workshop for all Children’s Ministries leaders
and lower division teachers and assistants will be held on Sunday, February
25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Hillview Adventist Church. Child
Preacher's workshop - Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 11,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Both sessions will be held at the Hillview
Church.
Lunch Program Continues The Lunch program resumed at the ABNC is
going well. Please call 341-2429 to place your orders Mondays to Thursdays.
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 Sunday February 18, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at Bahamas
Academy High School. All persons taking the course, are asked to meet at
that time.
2. All Invested Masterguides are asked to meet at Bahamas Academy February
25.
3. IAD Bible Bowl: The books to be studied are 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
12th. 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 tonight, Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 7pm.
5. URGENT NOTICE! All Youth Leaders interested in attending the
Inter-American Division Youth Leadership and Prayer Convention to be held in
Medellian, Colombia from July 24 to 28, 2007 are asked to submit their names
to Sister Winsome Flowers at the Conference Office by Monday, Feb. 19. In
addition, there will be an important meeting for these persons at the
Grant’s Town Church this Sunday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Important
information relating to the up-coming event will be discussed. –Pastor
Andrew E. Burrows, Youth Director, BC
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 from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon, tomorrow, Sunday, February 18. –Pastor P. A. Scavella, PARL
Director
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 17 Centreville Church is
expected. Next week Sabbath, February 24 Ebenezer Church is scheduled.
Conference Mass Youth Choir To Rehearse All interested persons who
would like to sing in the Conference Mass Youth Choir are asked to attend a
special choir rehearsal on Sabbath, February 24 at 3:30 p.m. at New
Englerston Church. We are also looking for sound technicians and musicians,
interested persons are also asked to be present for rehearsal on February
24.
Sun sets today at
6:05 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:09 p.m.
Have a Wonderful Day in The Lord
