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Seventy-nine
Graduate from Bahamas Academy Elementary
At an impressive graduation ceremony on Sunday,
June 5, 2005, seventy-nine students received
their
certificates for successfully completing all the requirements for graduating
from Bahamas Academy Elementary Division. To the delight and admiration of
parents, relatives, teachers, and friends, the graduates smartly dressed in
their school uniform, marched into the newly refurbished Church of God
Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road, shortly after 5 p.m., and took their places.
Using as their aim, "Strive for the best, don't settle for less," the Class of
2005 adopted the motto: "To Discover, To Persevere, To Excel."
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In her address to the graduates, Mrs. Elma Garraway, Permanent Secretary at
the Ministry of Health, congratulated them for what they had achieved and
encouraged them to seek to realize their potential as they continue their
education. She also applauded the parents and teachers for the part they
played in helping the students to achieve success.
Mrs. Garraway reminded the graduates that they have to compete with
professionals and skilled workers in a global economy. Therefore, in order for
the Bahamas to maintain its position as the country with the third highest
standard of living in the western hemisphere, they will have to achieve
"higher standards of excellence" during their secondary schooling. She further
advised the graduates to plan now to be both outstanding students and good
citizens; for success is achieved through careful planning. Then she outlined
the following seven laws of success:
- Set a realistic goal that is achievable and that will utilize your
skills and talents to contribute to your success and that of our country.
- Educate yourself for your life's tasks, and take responsibility for your
own learning.
- Strive to maintain good health, for "a healthy mind makes a healthy
body."
- Be enthusiastic but conscientious in all you do. Remember that "anything
worth doing is worth doing well."
- Be resourceful and adaptable.
- Persevere in the face of all odds.
- Maintain a positive relationship with God.
The students were encouraged to follow these laws as they plan for the
future.
Danielle Deveaux, the student with the highest GPA, responded on behalf of
the class. In accepting the challenge from the speaker to not settle for
anything less than the best, she urged the class to do everything possible to
excel. It should be noted that the majority of the graduates were honor
students for the entire period of their attendance at the Academy. Danielle
Deveaux, Myesha Rolle and Tristan Knowles were the top three students in the
class.
Fathers' Day - Family Fun Run/Walk The excitement and anticipation are
mounting as the date 
(Sunday,
June 19, beginning at 7 a.m. at Breath of Life) for the Father's Day - Fun Run
draws near. Pastors, first elders, and Adventist men's leaders are busy
registering "fathers and sons" for that featured category.
This Father's Day event which is being spearheaded by the Breath of Life
Church on Marshall Road, South Beach, is open to all members male and female,
young and old - free of charge (No entry fee). However, there is a father and
son category where a small registration fee per person is required (see your
pastor or first elder for details).
The objective of the father - son category is to foster and encourage
bonding between fathers and sons, and older men and younger men in our
congregations and homes. There is a tremendous bond forged as older and
younger men play together. This we hope to capitalize upon.
A father is any male who has fathered or adopted a child. A son would be a
young male under thirty (30) who has not yet fathered a child. The father who
may not have a son or whose son may not attend his church, can adopt a son
from his church for this event, as teams must enter by churches.
A quota has been assigned to each church as follows (this is a revised
quota):
- Large churches: Grants Town, Centreville & Hillview = 10 teams
- Medium size churches: Maranatha, New Providence, Johnson Park, Living
Faith, Francophone = 7 teams
- Small churches: All others not mentioned above = 5 teams.
Churches who meet their quota will receive 100 points. Additional points
will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd positions as follows:
1st place = 10 points; 2nd place = 5 points; and 3rd place =
3 points.
The winning church will receive an all expense paid trip to Orlando for two
(2). Second and third places will receive very substantial prizes, including
hotel rooms, watches, gift certificates, etc. Breakfast will be available. See
your pastor or first elder for more details.
Great Gospel Concert at Hillview Shortly after 6 p.m. last Sabbath
afternoon, June 4, an eager crowd of young and old members of the various
Adventist churches on New Providence and a few curious on-lookers from the
community gathered at the Hillview church for the much advertised George
Gordon concert. The musical treat started with one of the popular voices among
gospel singers in our local Adventist church, Sunae Russell. Her rendering of
"My Help Cometh From The Lord" was just heavenly. She was followed by Tony
Burnside who in his unique style lifted the spirits of the audience as he
sang, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."
Fresh from Montemorelos University in Mexico, Nadia's rendering of "When I
call on Jesus" electrified the audience as she sang with feeling and
understanding.
George Gordon, the main artist for the afternoon lived up to our
expectations. Though short in statue, he stood tall in his relationship to
Christ. He interspersed the presentation of his original songs with humorous
personal anecdotes. The audience was literally moved and uplifted by Brother
Gordon's music ministry.
Some of us were pleasantly surprised by the splendid performance of the
Hillview Youth choir. Their voices blended so harmoniously as they sang
joyfully to the honor and glory of God. The well known Adventist gospel
singers, Harmonious Praise, sang toward the end of the program, and were well
received. Special thanks is extended to Ray Jennings for ably moderating the
program and the Hillview church for graciously hosting the event. What a
wonderful, inspirational gospel concert! To God be the glory!
Bahamas Academy New Building As we reported to you last week, the first
phase of the New Bahamas Academy building is progressing satisfactorily. This
week the workmen were busy pouring the footing for the foundation. If you do
not know anything about building, you might wonder why it is taking so long
for the workers to start putting up the blocks. However, when you talk with
the professional builders, you can appreciate what is required to get the
foundation right. Tons of concrete and the appropriate amount of steel have
been put in place to ensure that the building will be constructed according to
specification. Soon the blocks will go up at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, we need
volunteers to sift sand, operate the mixer and lay blocks. Please come and
help!
In order for our hopes to become reality, everyone who is able ought
to commit himself/herself to giving an amount on a regular basis. Those of you
who have already pledged and have been giving to the Academy, please continue
to give. Now is the time to turn in your pledges. To the new contributors who
may need guidance in planning your giving, we say consult your pastor or call
the Treasury department at the Conference Office. A special blessing awaits
everyone who gives unselfishly to advance Christian education.
Johnson Road Company On Sabbath, June 4, 2005, the Johnson Road
Adventist Company praised the Lord for one year, meeting together as a
company. They give God the glory that in 1 year nine (9) precious souls were
baptized and added to their membership. Please continue to pray for this group
of believers. Pastor W. T. Adderley
Bahamas Academy Graduation Exercises
- Baccalaureate - Today, Sabbath, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillview
Church.
- Commencement
- Sunday, June 12 at the Wyndam Hotel, Cable Beach at
6:00 p.m.
Prison Ministry Persons interested in helping in Prison Ministry should
give their names and telephone numbers to Sis. Joan Flowers at the Conference
Office #341-4021/2. Articles needed by the inmates include: Large and X-large
T-Shirts, Pants (32" waist), tennis shoes sizes 8 1/2, 9 ½, 10, and
tooth-brushes. Please drop off supplies at the Conference office. -Pastor
Leo C. Rolle, Coordinator
Adelaide SDA Church Celebrates 2nd Anniversary On Sabbath,
June 18, 2005, the Adelaide SDA Church will celebrate its 2nd
anniversary with special services: Sabbath School at 915 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
-Divine worship; and at 3:30 p.m. musical program. A fellowship lunch will
also be served immediately following the midday service.Please contact Pastor
Adderley at 324-6939 or Elder Lester Flowers at 362-5824 for more information.
Note of Thanks Mrs. Delrose Thompson and family express heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to all friends and members who supported, prayed for,
visited and called them during their breveament of her husband, Michael
Thompson. "Whatever you did, helped ease our pain and made our time of sorrow
bearable. God bless you!" -D. Thompson
Note of Thanks Lay Evangelist David Williams expresses thanks to all
persons for their prayers
and support
during the "Amazing Grace" gospel crusade held recently in Moss Town, Exuma.
Special thanks to Pastor Kent Price and his wife, Alree, the Moss Town and
Mount Thompson Adventist Districts. Also, special thanks to Evangelists
Deborah Johnson, Judith Carey, Ingrid Williams, Samuel and Nettlie Markland,
Berkley Canter, Leroy Thompson, Leroy Henchal, Tyrone Paul and Christopher
Stuart. -David Williams
Admiral’s Craft Admiral Forbes will be hosting a Miniature Boat Camp at
the Breath of Life Church ground on Marshall Road, July 4 to 29, 2005. For
details on cost of camp and registration, please call 364-1613.
Adventurer/Pathfinder Camp Adventurer / Pathfinder Camp will be held
August 7th - 14th in North Andros, Bahamas. Application forms are
available at the Conference Office Youth Department. A non-refundable deposit
is required by June 30th. In addition, application forms must be completed by
June 30th. For further information , you may contact your
Adventurer/Pathfinder Director or the Youth Department at the Conference.
Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre’s hours during daylight
saving time are:
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
-Kenny V.A. Deveaux, ABC Manager
Hour of Gospel Music at Mary Ingraham Home The Hour of Gospel Music at
the Mary Ingraham Home continues on a weekly basis at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The schedule for today, June 11th, will be the Conference Office Personnel.
Next week Bro. Y. Cherefant’s group.
Jeff Rodgers 18th Annual Basketball Camp The 18th
annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball camp is scheduled to begin June 27 and end on
July 22, 2005. Camp starts at 9:00 a.m. at the H. D. Colburn Gym. Registration
can be done at the SDA Headquarters and the BA Secondary Division.
Adventist Response to Gays and Lesbians On Sunday, July 17, 2005, at
7:30 p.m. at the New Englerston Church, East Street South, a seminar for all
pastors, church leaders, departmental directors, and all interested members of
the Adventist Church and friends of Adventists. This seminar is designed to
address concerns about how one should respond to Gays and Lesbians in the
church. What should be our attitude? How can we help them recover? The
presentation will be done by Barrington Brennen, Marriage and Family Therapist
and Family Ministries Director, and a special guest.
Aerobics for Health & Wellness The aerobics class for health and
wellness continues at the Fanta C Fitness Gym tomorrow morning at 7:30.
Interested persons who are 14 years or older are invited. -Health
Ministries Leader of Philadelphia Church
Revival at Philadelphia A spiritual revival started at the Philadelphia
Church last Wednesday and will continue tomorrow, Sunday, and Wednesday
nights. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Meeting for Camp Leaders All Counsellors, Pathfinder Directors and
Masterguides in training who plan to attend the Pathfinder/Adventurer Camp
this summer are asked to attend a very important meeting at the Berea Church
on Monday, June 13th at 7 p.m.
Basketball League Church Basketball League starts on Saturday night,
June 18th, at 8:15 p.m. at the Bahamas Academy Gym on Wulff Road.
Youth Crusade: Under the theme "Come Alive With Christ", Youth Crusade
2005 begins on July 30th.
Day of Prayer and Fasting Today, Sabbath, June 11th, the New
Providence Church will hold a day of Prayer and Fasting, beginning at 8:00
a.m. until sunset. All are welcomed to participate and be blessed.
The Examination for The Pathfinder Staff Training Course will be held
next Sunday, June 19, at 7:00 a.m. at the Hillview Church. All Masterguides in
training, Pathfinder directors and personnel are asked to attend. This is in
conjunction with the Masterguides Class of 2005.
Funeral Announcements Pastor Albert Lyle Dies A friend of the Bahamas,
Pastor Albert Lewis Lyle, died in Canada osn June 1, 2005, at the age of
seventy-five. Pastor Lyle worked in the Bahamas, and in particular, Cat
Island, during his early years of ministry. He also served as a literature
evangelist and the Publishing Director for many years in the Bahamas. The
Bahamas Conference extends condolences to his wife Clara, their children:
Violet, Norma, Johnny, Teddy, and Nadine, and grandchildren. Pastor Lyle was
the Publishing Director of the West Indies Union for many years. He was a
lover of people and a friend to all. Funeral service was held on Monday, June
6, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Emmanuel Adventist Church, Ontario, Canada.
Local Adventist Doctor Dies Dr. Leslie A. Nembhard, local Adventist
medical doctor, and son of an Adventist minister, the late Pastor Melvin G.
Nembhard, who served in the early days of the Adventist work in the Bahamas,
died on Wednesday, June 1st after an extended illness. The Bahamas
Conference extends condolences to the family and friends. A memorial service
will be held Friday, June 17, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church. -Administration
and Staff of Bahamas Conference of SDA
Wholestic Lifestyle Center Opened Wholestic Lifestyle, a clinic
specializing in Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics), is now opened for business.
Call 325-6173 or 323-0610 for additional information on how you can benefit
from this highly recommended health program.
Roland Brown’s GC Group to Meet Tonight All persons traveling to
General Conference in Roland Brown’s group are asked to meet tonight at the
Grant’s Town Church immediately after Vespers.
Living Faith to Host VBS The Living Faith Church will host Vacation
Bible School July 4 to 16, 2005, at the Church on Old Trail Road.
Path to Life Camp Path to Life Camp will be held July 18 to 30th.
Contact Sis. Eforma Coakley or Sherry Thompson at Living Faith.
Sun sets today at 8:00 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 8:02
p.m.
