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- From the
Office of The President
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It
seems that it was only yesterday that I wrote to you regarding our regular
monthly notes, but it was actually four weeks ago. This underscores the
fleeting moments of time and demands that we do the work of God while it is
still day, for the "night cometh when no man works."
Given the preceding, I commend to you our three
regional crusades. The Haitian crusade dubbed "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of
God", led out by Evangelist Edward St. Fleur, has already begun. The Power
of Truth, with Evangelist T. Basil Sturrup at the Marathon Mall, and The
Real Harvest Crusade, with Evangelist Peter Joseph, at the Golden Gates
Shopping Center, kick off tomorrow evening. As you may be aware, there has
been some complication experienced with the shipment of tents that
necessitated a late start and full work days on Thursday and Friday.
Additionally, our continued efforts and support are needed at both sites
tonight for final touch ups and added readiness, in preparation for
tomorrow's openings. Plan to do your part!
Trade Show It is not usual that we would have another program
running concurrently with our crusades. In fact, when the calendar was made
up it was determined to have the Trade Show during the mid-term break of
Bahamas Academy and the crusades commencing a week earlier, but as it is
obvious that did not work out hence these apparent conflicts. Nevertheless,
I wish to assure all that the organizers of the Trade Show are fully
involved in the crusades and will complete their dismantling as to allow for
their attendance at their respective crusade. Additionally the Trade Show
will be used to encourage non Adventists to attend the crusades. Expected to
address tomorrow's Trade Show are the Hon. Leslie Miller, Minister of Trade
and Industries, and Hon. Obie Wilchombe Minister of Tourism. The Trade Show
commences at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Union-Wide Prayer and Fasting March 5 is the designated Women's
Ministries Prayer day throughout our Union. It was agreed to use the
occasion to expand this emphasis by having a national day of prayer owing to
the recent spate of crime and unrest, not only in the Bahamas but also in
other territories of our Union. All pastors are aware of the same and will
be promoting and encouraging your involvement. Coming on the heel of a
successful prayer summit, the occasion should be a welcomed one. Also, it
should be a time that we pray for the ongoing success of each crusade. I
look forward to this day of special time with our Lord!
Bahamas Academy Building Just a friendly reminder regarding your
pledge toward the building fund of Bahamas Academy! Hopefully, tomorrow the
site for the Secondary division will be plotted allowing for construction of
the foundation to begin. Continue to support this venture.
Thanks for the Offering Thanks for the offering for the Tsunami
victims. Though it was not all that we anticipated, a note of thanks is in
order. Remember that if you have not given, you may choose to do so today.
Just be certain to mark your envelope properly. President Leonard
Johnson
Law Enforcement and Civil Servants' Service
An appreciative crowd gathered for the special service held at Grant's Town
last Sabbath afternoon Feb. 12, 2005. Pastor Michael Smith and the Grant's
Town Church must be commended for hosting the Annual Adventist Law Enforcement
and Civil |Servants' Thanksgiving Service this year. The parking attendants
and ushers were "on the ball" as usual. They were very helpful in
accommodating the visitors and members. The music provided by the Grant's Town
Cathedral Choir and the Pathfinder Band added to the inspiration of the
service
New Starting Date for Eastern Region "Power
of Truth" Crusade All churches in the Eastern Region are advised
that the "Power of Truth" crusade will now begin Sunday, February 27, 2005, at
7:00 p.m. Please contact your invited guests and friends to inform them of the
new date. - P. A. Scavella, Coordinator
Stewardship Bible Institute The
West Indies Union and the Inter-American Division are excited at collaborating
to conduct the Stewardship Bible Institute jointly between the Bahamas
Conference and the North Bahamas Mission, April 15 to 17, 2005, beginning at
8:00 a.m. in Nassau.
The purpose of the Institute is to provide a training program for Pastors,
Church Elders, and Local Stewardship Leaders in order to offer Dynamic and
Biblical Leadership to the local church focusing on Adventist Theology,
Homiletic, Hermeneutic, and other courses. A minimum of two persons is
required from each church. Those who attend will receive a certificate of
participation. All churches, including the family islands, are encouraged to
select a delegate from their Stewardship Department and an elder and submit
their names to the Stewardship Department of the Conference as soon as
possible.
Prayer Request Prayer request is
solicited on behalf of Pastor Owusu Boateng who is at home recuperating. We
want the family to be assured of our continued prayers for complete healing.-
Administration, BC
Western Region Crusade Choir Practice Senior Choir practice for the
Western Region Crusade will be held at Hillview today at 3:30 p.m.
Younger persons are encouraged to join in the youth choir for the Western
Region. Practice for the youth choir will be at Berea Church today at 3:30
p.m. - M. Knowles, Music Coordinator, WR
Western Region Real Harvest Crusade Final crusade rally, prayer
consecration and community walk will be held this afternoon, at 4:00 p.m. at
the Tent site, Golden Gates Centre. All members in the western region are
asked to attend. Real Harvest Gospel Campaign begins tomorrow night at 7:00
p.m.
Wastern Region Crusade Choir Practice Choir rehearsal for the
Easter Region Crusade will be held today at 4 o’clock at the Living Faith
Church. All singers are invited to attend. Dress rehearsal for the Eastern
Region will be at the tent at 5 p.m. today. -Sis. Althea Tinker, Music
Coordinator, ER
The Ministry of Prayer: for Every Church
Member Part II Experiences From Sis. Willisey Adderley:
Greetings, "Jesus Is Lord"
1. In 1988, my son Adrian was born and the enemy afflicted him with
jaundice, asthma and hernia. Although he took medication for jaundice and had
surgery for the hernia, I prayed, and God healed him completely from the
asthma.
2. In 2000, God answered many specific prayers for me:
(a) My husband bought a boat in Florida and the captain who was to bring
the boat to Nassau had a problem with immigration. I prayed over his
passport and the Lord answered. He brought the boat in without any problems.
(b) Some months later, this same boat turned over in the tongue of the
ocean with my husband and my son. They held onto the bow of the boat for
some twelve hours. While I prayed, Basra rescued them, and the Basra
official said it was a miracle.
(c) A customer of mine asked me to pray for her brother who was accused
of shooting someone and was in police custody. I told her to ask him to:
confess, if he did, and if he didn't to still confess to God for his sinful
ways. He did, I prayed, and in a week he was released. Praise be to God.
(d) On a Friday afternoon, I received a letter from the court evicting me
out of my house within ten days, and this was a holiday weekend. I called
some prayer partners: Sis N. McCalla and Sis. E. Anderson.
We fasted and prayed. The same bank manager who said he had a sale for my
house, was the same man God used a week later to rewrite the loan, giving me
the option to set the payments. I thank my God who says: "Seek ye first the
Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all other things shall be added unto
you."
3. On a Saturday evening about midnight in 2002, I was having serious
pains in my head and my back. We had no pain killers, and I could not get out
of bed. About 2:30 a.m., the pain was so severe, I rolled out of bed to my
knees and my husband lifted me in the car and took me to the hospital. I was
sent home because of other emergency cases. On Monday, my private doctor took
an M.R.I. and diagnosed me with cervical spondelosis, saying I had five
vertebrae damaged beyond repair, four vertebrae that can be replaced only with
surgery. My Pastor, Hugh A. Roach, came and prayed for me. Then I arranged to
see a doctor in Miami, and I called the prayer warriors: Pastor Wilfred
Adderley, Pastor Jeremiah Joan. Duncombe and Nora McCalla. They anointed me
and prayed. The surgery was scheduled for March 11th, 2002. About 3:00 a.m.
one morning before March 11, I was praying and God clearly spoke to my mind
saying: "Surgery cancelled," just two words. I was silent and surprised, but I
continued praying and the voice again said: "Surgery cancelled." I stopped
praying for a while and began again. The voice said the third time much louder
"Surgery cancelled." I then began to thank and praise the Lord for His
confirmation of healing. The surgery was not necessary, I only took months of
therapy and I'm healed today. The Lord gave me these scriptures as "source of
comfort": Psalms 119:71, Isaiah 48:10 and Isaiah 48:11-12. Praise, Glory and
honour be to my God and King. -Pastor W. T. Adderley
A 20 Member Drama from Oakwood College to Visit Nassau Voices of
Triumph, a 20 member drama group, will be visiting Bahamas Academy and other
local high schools next week, Friday. They will be at the Good News Church on
Sabbath and will give their main concert Saturday night, March 5. A number of
our local professional Christian artist will perform. For more information
call A. Pennerman at 364-5708
Bahamas Conference Office of Education The Bahamas Conference Office of
Education is accepting applications for the following positions at Bahamas
Academy for the 2005-2006 school year: Auto Mechanics teacher, Biology/Science
teacher, Business Education teacher, Chemistry and Physics teacher, Computer
Studies teacher, Elementary school teacher, English teacher, History/Social
Studies teacher, Home Economics teacher, Music teacher, Physical Education
teacher, Religious Studies teacher, Spanish teacher, Technical Drawing teacher
Interested Bahamians may obtain applications from the school on Wulff Road
and mail completed applications to: The Education Director, Office of
Education, Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, P. O. Box N-356,
Nassau, Bahamas. Applications should reach the Office of Education by March
18. -Dr. Cheryl Rolle, Director of Education
New SDA Radio Program A New radio program began last Friday at 6 am.
Tune in every Friday for refreshing health and family life tips and just good
old Biblical teaching on Path to Life with founder and Host of Path to Life
Ministries, Pastor Paul A. Scavella.
Brothers Love Gospel Boat Cruise
will be sailing off Saturday, March 12th at 7 p.m. from the
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. Further information will be given.
Nova Southeastern MBA classes Persons interested in joining a group of
Adventists to take Nova Southeastern Master of Business Administration (MBA)
classes on Saturday nights and Sundays please call 364-5687, or email at
martt70@yahoo.com.
Be Healthy, Be Happy Fun/Run will be held Easter Monday. Get Ready! Get
Ready!
Living Faith Mid-day Hour of Power Service will be held every Wednesday
from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. All are invited. P. A. Scavella, Health Ministries
Director
Hour of Gospel Music at Mary Ingraham Home
The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham Home continues on a
weekly basis at 5:00 p.m. The schedule for today, February 26, 2005, will be
the Francophone Church and next week, March 5, the Gambier church will be
featured.
Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre is pleased to announce
that the large SDA Hymnals with notes are available in various colours. For
your complete health food needs, come and visit us. Devotionals for 2005 are
still available. Thank you for your patronage. -Kenny V.A. Deveaux, ABC
Manager
SDA Educators Association The scheduled meeting of the SDA Educators
Association for Feb. 27 has been postponed owing to the beginning of the
crusades. The next meeting will be held in March.
Masterguide Class All persons and youth leaders interested in joining
the Masterguide/Adventist Youth Leadership Course are asked to meet at the
Hillview Church tomorrow, Feb. 27th, at 7:00 a.m. -Pastor Andrew
Burrows
All members of the Be Healthy, Be Happy Club are encouraged to walk or
run at least three times per week. JUST DO IT! Expect a call from a team
member this coming week.
Sun sets today at 6:09 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:14
p.m.
