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Pentecost and
More Involves the Youth, Too
While
we give special attention to the young people in our conference this
weekend, we must continue to promote “Pentecost and More;” for this
programme involves the young people of the church, too. Therefore, instead
of relegating this evangelism initiative to the older members of the church,
we must unite – young and old – to accomplish the mission of the church,
which is to prepare others and ourselves for the coming of the Lord.
Objective of the Programme
It
is important to note that “Pentecost and More” is an evangelism programme
that is a part of an initiative of the Inter-American Division of the
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to baptize the three millionth
member of the Adventist Church in the Inter-American Division, on Saturday,
March 24, 2007. Led by Pastor Israel Leito, President of this Division, we
anticipate a grand celebration of the miracle of conversion and the baptism
of the three millionth precious member for the kingdom of heaven.
Everyone
Involved
As
we seek to spread the good news of salvation through Christ, every member,
every pastor, and every Adventist Church is expected to participate in
preparing candidates for a Union-wide baptism on March 24. If the objective
is to be realized, we have to start now, and use every available avenue that
will lead us toward our goal. One avenue that is open to every member is the
distribution of Bible-based literature. And an excellent reader friendly,
message-filled, family oriented magazine that is available in abundance is
Priorities. Young people can target their friends, and adults can
contact their neighbours, friends and people with whom they work, and keep
them supplied with literature. A follow-up to this could be an invitation to
Bible study or an evangelistic series. There are many other ways of reaching
people that your pastor will be pleased to share with you.
Reaping
the Harvest
At
10:00 a.m. on Sabbath, March 24, Pastor Jan Paulsen, President of the
Adventist World Church, will be the speaker for this special service. The
service will be carried live by satellite uplink from the Dominican Republic
Sports Centre to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mandeville, Jamaica and
other church down-link sites throughout West Indies Union. The programme
will also be on the Internet. Everybody who is interested will be able to
witness the historic baptism.
Local
Down-link Sites
We
are hoping that most of our churches or districts will have a down-link site
to accommodate their members. The Communication Department of the conference
is willing to help churches that would like some assistance in setting up
their site. Please call Pastor Carey or Pastor Brennen to make arrangements
for assistance (341-4021).
A
poster advertising the “Pentecost and More” programme has been sent to all
the churches, so you will be constantly reminded of this once-in-a-lifetime
event. Let us continue to sow the seeds of truth and get ready to reap a
great harvest.
Eleuthera District Says Farewell
On
Sabbath, January 27, 2007 all churches in the Eleuthera
District came
together, at the Bluff Seventh-day Adventist Church, to worship God and
fellowship with one another and to bid farewell to Pastor Lynden O.
Williams. The day began with an informative Sabbath School followed by a
sobering divine service.
During the divine hour, Pastor Williams spoke on the topic “A Vision for
Mission.” Using 2Corinthians 5:17-20 as his key text, he admonished the
saints to become new creatures by surrendering their lives completely to
Jesus.
Three
deacons from the Bluff church, Bros. Navicha, Mesidor, Similien and brother
Neymour from the James Cistern church, along with Elder Haldore Russell from
James Cistern were ordained to serve in their respective churches.
The atmosphere was emotionally charged when presentations were made to
Pastor Williams from the Bluff and Tarpum Bay churches. The morning ended
with a scrumptious meal and time of fellowship. –Sis. Sheena Duncombe
Children’s Ministries Leaders
All Children's Ministries leaders from each church are requested to
submit
a picture of themselves and a brief autobiography to Mrs. McPhee at the
Conference Office, or Email it to the Children's Ministries Director at diane_jones07@yahoo.com by
Monday, February 5, 2007. This information is needed for the web page.-Diane
Jones, CM Leader
VBA Meeting
All VBA members are invited to attend the first general meeting for this
year on Monday, February 5, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Conference Office.
Election of officers will take place.
Church
Treasurers and Assistants to Meet
All Church Treasurers and their assistants are asked to meet on Sunday,
February 4, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. To 10:00 a.m. at the Conference Office.
–C. Melvin Lewis, Treasurer, BC
Grant’s Town Church
Youth Day
at Grant’s Town - You are invited to come be renewed with the Youth of the
Grant’s Town Church Sabbath, February 3, 2007, beginning at 8:00 a.m. There
will be soul stirring music and Holy Ghost inspired messages. Please join
us.
Week of Prayer
at Grant’s Town - February 3rd - February 9th, there will be a
time of prayer in the Grant’s Town Church. All young persons and young at
heart are asked to come for an outpouring of the Holy Ghost. Meetings begin
at 5:00 p.m. on Sabbath, February 3rd, and continue 7:00 p.m.
nightly at the church. Come pray with and for our young people. –Erika
Perpall
Urgent Family Council Meeting
There will be an urgent and very important
Family
Council meeting on Sunday morning, February 4, 2007, at 8:30 at the
Conference Headquarters. The following directors and assistants are asked to
attend: Family Ministries, Single Adults Ministries, Youth Ministries,
Children's Ministries, Women's Ministries, Men's Ministries, and Married
Couples Fellowship leaders.
The Conference Music Committee will meet on Sunday, February 4, at 10:00
a.m. at the Conference Headquarters.
School of Evangelism The
School of Evangelism continues on Sunday, February 4, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Hillview Church –Pastor Peter Joseph, Coordinator
Adventist Mental
Health Professionals
are asked to meet with Barrington Brennen on Sunday, February 4, 2007, at
12:00 noon at the Conference Headquarters. This includes all counselors,
social workers, psychologist, and trained lay counselors
Stewardship and Trust Services Meeting
All Church Stewardship Directors,
Trust
Directors, Treasurers and 1st Elders are asked
to attend a very important Stewardship/Trust Seminar on
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
Adventist Burial
Society to Meet
The first general meeting of the SDA Burial Society will be held on
Monday, February 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church Annex.
Members can become financial and persons wishing to join are welcome.
–Romanoff Bethell
Adventist
Book Center New Schedule and Lunch Program Resumed
Patrons of the ABNC are asked to kindly note the following opening schedule
for the ABC effective Sunday, February 4, 2007. Sunday store hours will be
from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. I apologize for any inconvenience this might
cause, however, we in the ABC want to continue to meet your needs.
--Manager
New supply of Vegetarian Foods—Canned
and Frozen -- in Stock at the ABC 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 let’s get re-acquainted. –Cherry Blackmore, ABNC Manag
er
Church Clerks
All church clerks are asked to submit a copy of their church officers’ list
for 2007 to the Office of the Secretariat, Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists
Vegetarian
Cooking Classes at Centreville
Vegetarian cooking classes will be held at the Centreville
Church House on Sundays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to
12 noon. A small fee for children and adults is required. Tomorrow’s class
will be on whole wheat bread making (please bring a large kitchen towel and
a mixing bowl). Please call Alice Cherenfant at 325-3097 for more details.
NCU Master’s
Degree Program
The April Module of the NCU Master’s Degree program will be held April 4
to 15, 2007. Persons interested may contact Celestine Creighton at
394-0094.
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.
All Masterguides and Masterguides in training are asked to meet at Good
News Church (not Berea as previously announced) on Sunday, January 28, 2007
at 1pm.
2. Masterguide training for the Haitian and
English speaking districts to begin in February. Please sign up with Mrs.
June Flowers at the Conference Office.
3. All
Masterguides invested for two or more years are invited to sign up to take
the Leadership course to begin in February.
4. 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 Adventist 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.
5. On
Sunday, February 4th Youth Conclave
will be held at the Hillview Church beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All
youth leaders and persons involved in all areas of youth ministries are
asked to attend.
6. Youth
leaders and young people interested in attending the IAD Youth
Leadership and Prayer Convention in Medallion, Columbia are asked to
register at the Conference Office by Monday, February 5th. More
details are available at the Youth Office
Opportunity to Develop
Character
The Publishing department is inviting young men and women to participate in
a program that will help them build Christian character and improve their
self-image while earning money to help them realize their educational goal.
Success is guaranteed to the individual who is willing to work hard, pray
always and put in the required time. The first five serious persons to apply
will receive a pleasant surprise. Call 341-4021 for more information.
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 3rd, the Bethel Church is
expected. Next week Sabbath, February 10th 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
Sun
sets today at 5:51 p.m.
Sun
sets next Sabbath at 5:56 p.m.
