1. Make repairs to house to include damaged shingles or tiles, windows, doors or walls.

2. Check and repair window shutters and keep a supply of wood and plywood for boarding windows.

3. Trim trees near overhead power lines. If you are in doubt whether it is safe to do this, call Bahamas Electrical Corporation and ask for assistance, to trim other tall trees in your yard. Remove dead or dying trees and debris.

4. Improve as best you could the drainage of water in your yard to reduce flooding.

5. Keep on hand flashlights and spare batteries, lantern, a battery-operated radio, a supply of non-perishable food and containers for/of drinking water.

6. Ensure that your home and its furniture and other contents are fully insured against hurricane damage.

7. Determine where the nearest hurricane shelter is located by your home and practice driving there to decide the quickest and easiest route.

What To Do When A Hurricane Warning Is Issued

(A hurricane warning is when the hurricane can produce hurricane conditions within 24 hours).  When you are notified by Radio Bahamas or other local radio stations that your island is likely to be affected by a hurricane or a storm with in 24 hours you should:

1. Check that all precautions that should have been taken earlier are completed.
2. Fix hurricane shutters to all remaining windows; DO NOT DELAY. High winds may make it impossible to do so later.
3. Stock up on special medication required by family members.
4. Feed animals and move them indoors or loose them.
5. Pick all fruits such as coconuts, mangoes and bread-fruits.
6. Tie down your gas tanks and satellite dish.
7. Listen and follow all advice and announcements on Radio Bahamas or other local radio stations. The warnings will advise whether those persons who need to abandon their home should seek safety in a designated shelter in your area.
8. Stay calm as your ability to handle emergencies will help others who may need your assistance.
9. Tie down garbage cans, garden furniture and dry loose objects or store inside if possible.
10. Take down television and radio antennas.
11. Clean and fill bath-tubs and spare containers with drinking water.
12. Ensure that your car (s) is/are in working order and fill tanks with gas.
13. If you will be away from home, turn off the main electricity switch, cut off gas supply and secure gas tank

1. Stay in your home if it is safe, or in the shelter during the storm.
2. STAY CALM. If you are calm you will be able to assist others. Listen to your radio for information.
3. Be cautious during a lull in the storm. This lull may be the result of the eye of the storm passing over you, and it will be followed often by winds with greater violence from the opposite direction.
4. Be sure that a window or door can be opened on the side of the house opposite to that facing the wind.

Concert to Aid Educational Fund This evening, July 6, 2002, at 6 o’clock at the Hillview Church, Sis. Nadia King will host a gospel concert in aid of her educational fund. A love offering will be lifted. The entire SDA community is asked to support this effort while helping Nadia to raise the necessary funds to assist with her college tuition. Guest artists include Keson Tinker, Lifted Voices and Harmonious Praise.

On Friday night, another dynamic, vibrant, leader in the person of Pastor Lynden Williams from the Eleuthera district enriched and blessed us. He offered a combined visual and oral presentation about Christ’s imminent return. Our hearts truly burned within us to see one of our own back on familiar territory speaking so commandingly. We were truly enraptured.

On Sabbath morning, true to form, we were taken to the pinnacle of happiness as guest preacher and former Pastor Trevo W. Thompson from the Oklahoma Conference gave us an enthusiastic, motivational message that encouraged us to hold to our faith and not to lose hope for the King is truly coming soon. He was accompanied by his lovely helpmeet, Sister Jean Thompson.

Sabbath afternoon was another lively meeting amidst the brethren as former pastors converged at the Maranatha Church to reminisce on times past, souls saved and changes made subsequent to their departure.

The gala celebrations culminated in grand style with a musical extravaganza with renditions from Maranatha Senior choir, Maranatha Men’s Chorus, St. Mark’s Baptist Church Male choir and the Philadelphia Choir providing selections that really took us to the mountaintop and back. Brief remarks were given by the pastor of St. Mark’s Baptist Church, Dr. Carrington Pinder, before he introduced his male choir. The nightly musical selections during the anniversary celebrations truly invigorated our souls and the refreshments satisfied us. Pastor Thompson rendered the enthusiastic closing sermonette.

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all members, committees, choirs, etc, for the part you played in making this 32^nd anniversary one that will long be remembered.

To God be the glory as we await the Lord’s glorious return! Maranatha! Marantha! –Ingeria Miller

Bahamas Conference to hold Executive Meeting The next meeting of the Executive Board of Bahamas Conference of SDA will be held Monday, July 8, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. at the office, Harrold Road.

Adventist Spotlight  which is seen on Cable Bahamas, Channel 12, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, features Dr. Lenroy B. Robinson, pastor of the Norland SDA Church, Miami, Florida and guest speaker during our recent Mid-year Convention. A rebroadcast will be aired on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

New Amendments to The Triple ‘C’ Family Plan For additional and current information on the Triple "C" Family Plan, please contact your pastor and person responsible at your church for the plan. Remember, we need a minimum of 1,000 persons throughout the entire Conference to sign up in order for the programme to be fully implemented. Church treasurers are reminded that the first month’s report should now be submitted to the conference. -Pastor M. A. Smith, Stewardship Director

Centreville Vacation Bible School The Centreville SDA Church will host Vacation Bible School July 1 to 13, 2002, at the Church on Fifth Terrace and Collins Avenue. Classes will be conducted Monday to Friday from 9 o’clock to noon. Application forms are available from the Church. Please contact Pansy Hamilton-Brown at (242)393-1493.

Northwest Federation Lay Crusade The Northwest Lay Federation Crusade continues tomorrow, Sunday, July 7 to July 14, 2002, at 7:30 nightly at the Grant’s Town Church. Churches involved are Johnson Park, New Englerston and Grant’s Town. An open invitation is extended to all.

Francophone Lay Crusade The Francophone Church Lay Crusade resumes tomorrow, Sunday, July 7, and continues through July 14, 2002, at the church, on Balfour and Exuma Streets at 7:30 nightly. All are invited to attend.

Capital Development Fund Rally A conference-wide Capital Development Fund Rally will be held Sunday, July 21, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church.

Elders’ Forum Meeting All SDA Elders are encouraged to attend Elders’ Forum Meeting at the Living Faith Church July 6, 2002, immediately following set of sun.

Need a Health Vacation? You are invited to join thousands who have attended the Herghelia, an Adventists’ Health Center in Romania. If you suffer from any ailments or disease or just love being pampered and feeling rejuvenated, then call Alvira at 322-8314 to learn more about this 21 days’ bargain Health Vacation in Romania July 6 to 27, 2003.

Mid-year Pastors’ Meeting A meeting for all pastors of Bahamas Conference including those stationed in the Family Islands will be held on July 9, 2002, at 9 o’clock at the SDA Headquarters.

Francophone to Hold Creole Classes for Health Professionals Monday, July 8, 2002, at 6 p.m. Creole classes for nurses and other persons in all health-related fields will continue at the Francophone Church. -Pastor Edward St. Fleur

Conference-wide August Monday Family-Fun Festivities August Monday Family Fun Festivities- A Celebration of health and life. Come and see Pastors’ Race, Children’s Race, Sack, Potato and Spoon, Blind Races, Wheelbarrow, and Team Oriented game, or participate in board games, Aerobics, Tae Bo and others. Participate or spectate, but be there, Let’s do it for the Health of it. -L. Stuart

15th Annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camps The official opening of the Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp will begin on Monday, July 8, at 9 o’clock at the H. D. Colburn Gym.

Conference-wide Basketball Tournament Tonight The following is a schedule for the Basketball Tournament that will begin tonight at the H. D. Colburn Gym from 8:20: Bahamas Academy vs Living Faith (Game 1). Centreville vs Bethany (Game 2). Johnson Park vs Good News (Game 3) and New Providence vs Hillview (Game 4) -Franklyn Barr

All members of the four teams are urged to report for their games tomorrow.

Please keep reading the Logos and the conference’s webpage for further announcements. "Be a Player and Not a Spectator." -T. Miller

Looking for a Home? If you are in need of a two-bedrooms semi-furnished apartment, call 427-1028 for details

Bahamas Academy Elementary Parents are asked to collect their child’s BANK SLIP from the Business Office as of Monday, July 8, 2002, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. , Monday to Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. NEW PARENTS are also asked to pick up their child’s acceptance letter, bank slip, and other important documents at this time. - Deena McPhee

Bahamas Academy Elementary Bahamas Academy Elementary School is accepting applications for two classroom teachers and one physical education teacher for the school year 2002/2003. Applications are available at the school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. For further information, please contact the school at 393-8898.

Long Bay School Long Bay School in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, is accepting applications from persons wishing to fill high school English Language, Religious Knowledge and Spanish/Music teaching posts. Applicants should hold bachelor’s degrees and teachers’ certificates. For more information, please write to P.O. BOX AB-20377, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, or phone 242-367-2382. Principal

Vegetarian Cooking and Tasting Extravaganza An introduction to a healthier lifestyle will be held July 28, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Ballroom B at the British Colonial Hilton. To participate in this event, please call 364-0085 for details. "Health is a matter of choice, not chance."

BA Early Learning Centre The Bahamas Academy Early Learning Centre is now accepting enrollment applications for K2 to K4 at the Elementary school on Penny Bank Lane. Applications may be collected from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. -Desiree Brown, Coordinator

Candidates for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree Programs Requested Persons in possession of 30 credits or more and interested in pursing a bachelor’s and/or a Master’s degree in professional management via Nova University may contact 325-6173 for details.