The
Past Seven Days
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past seven days have been most eventful with numerous happenings. Beginning
with breakfast and treats for fathers; followed by graduation exercises and
the Pastors/Elders Summit. Today,
pastors and their families are in retreat with Dr. Enell Hall and Sister
Patricia Allen of West Indies Union as presenters.
See another summit photo
Also, during the week, Philip Frederick
Nairn, an elder for many years at
the Centreville Church, died as a result of a heart attack on Tuesday, June
19, at Doctors Hospital leaving to mourn his wife Cleo and children, Phylis,
Cleophil and Philisia as well as other family members. Condolences are
extended to them and all other bereaving families.
Dollar-a-Day Initiative
At the beginning of the last seven days, most of our churches and
pastors promoted and appealed to members to support the dollar-a-day
initiative designed to aid Bahamas Academy
with the ongoing construction on Marshall Road. Wanting to lead by example,
I took the opportunity to lead out in the process with the Education
Secretary, Belva Zonicle, at the Centreville Church and was rather pleased
with the positive response. The same, no doubt, would have taken place at
other centers. In fact, I have challenged the Centreville Church to give an
amount of $5000 by Mid-Year Convention which kicks off next Wednesday, June
27, at Grant's Town. I implore each of you to support the drive as we seek
to complete the building for the secondary division of Bahamas Academy in
time for September 2008. Imagine the results with a minimum of 5000 persons
giving a dollar a day? Do you know what that
will translate into each month? Approximately $140,000! Of course there are
more than 5000 of us and with more giving greater will be the result! The
bar joists for the second floor have been ordered, and owing to Government
exemption, we have been able to save ourselves $50,000. Additionally, I have
been informed that the block drive at Bahamas Academy coupled with other
initiatives have netted over $30,000. Thanks to you. Also, the teachers and
pastors, who for the most part contribute monthly, will have a gift for the
school at Midyear Convention. Support the advancement of Adventist Christian
education and ensure a solid future for our children, grandchildren and the
nation's youth!
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Mid-Year Convention
Within the next seven days, should God delay His coming or "calling," we
will commence our Mid Year Convention at Grant's Town with yours truly as
speaker; Shelley Quinn, John Lomacang and Clement Murray of 3ABN speaking
Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Sabbath morning, respectively. On
Sabbath afternoon, Pastor Patrick Allen, president of West Indies Union will
present the charge in a service to award long-serving church officers at the
Hillview Church. Thursday and Friday services will also be held at Hillview,
and Sabbath morning service will be held at The Church of God auditorium,
Joe Farrington Road. As usual, you can expect dynamic preaching and the best
in Adventist music. Plan to support each meeting with your prayers and
presence! Happy Sabbath! - Leonard A. Johnson, president
Dame Joan A. Sawyer Speaks at B. A. Graduation On Monday evening,
June 18, 2007, The Rt. Hon. Dame Joan A. Sawyer, President of the Court of
Appeal, gave a challenging commencement address to the graduates of Bahamas
Academy of Seventh-day Adventists, at their graduation ceremony at the
Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace, Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas. In
her presentation, Dame Sawyer explained how her early spiritual grounding
helped her in her quest to achieve her goal. She counseled the students to
anchor their faith in God, be truthful always, and success will be theirs.
During the ceremony, hundreds of
parents, relatives, and friends were present to witness 52 students receive
their graduation certificates. Several of the graduates were offered a total
of $120,000.00 in scholarships from Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama.
The principal, Mr. Anthony
Burrows, gave a comprehensive report of the operation of the Academy for the
2006/2007 school year. And in his remarks, Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President
of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, encouraged the
gathering to continue to support the Bahamas Academy building project. He
also acknowledged the significant contributions that parents, teachers, and
other well-wishers have made to the school.
The Pathfinder
Band provided the music for the evening. Deacons and Deconesses -
from all churches are asked to be available for duty during Midyear
convention on Sabbath the 30th of June. The venue is the Joe Farrington Road
Auditorium. The traditional uniforms will be required.
A brief meeting of all Deacons and Deaconesses from the various churches
will be held in this regard prior to the Joint Service this coming Wednesday
evening at Grant's Town Church Annex at 6:30.-Paul A. Scavella. Ushering
Committee Chairman
Attention All Health Professionals Adventist
Health Professionals’ Association invite you to a special Breakfast Meeting
to be held June 24, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. at the New Providence Church, Soldier
Road. Lab techs, dental hygienist, Doctors, Nurses Health Ministries
directors and Assistants, Nutritionists, and Aerobic Instructors–Dr. Idamae
Hanna, Health MinistriesDirector
Children’s Ministries
✽Child Stewardship Program today, June 23, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. at the Berea
Church.
✽Midyear Convention service for children ages 2 to 12 years-old will be held
at the Maranatha Church, Prince Charles Drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Sabbath, June 30, 2007. –Diane Jones, Children’s Ministries Director
Annual Eagle Music Ministry Workshop -July 18
to 22, 2007, at the Living Faith Church. Pre-registration dates are:
Saturday, July 7 and 14, 2007, from sun set to 9:30. The final registration
is July 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Living Faith. You may sign up for the
workshop online at www.bahamas conference.org/music . - Allison M. Rolle
(for) EMMN Committee
Watch Adventists Speak Adventists Speak is a
new program on ZNS-TV Channel 11 on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. This week’s topic:
“Adventists in the community”
Evangelism
School Evangelism School will continue on Sunday,
June 24, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Good News Church. -Pastor P. Joseph
20th Annual Jeff Rodgers Camp
Basketball Camp will be held June 25 to
July 20, 2007 at the H. D. Colburn Gym. Registration is ongoing at the
Conference Office and Bahamas Academy. -Jeff Rodgers
Hour of Gospel Music The Hour of Gospel Music
at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Today, June 23, the Bahamas Conference Staff. Next week Sabbath, June 30th,
the group Brothers Love is scheduled. -J. Admiral Forbes
Lay Revival in
North Andros Lay Evangelist, David Williams, extend thanks
to the following persons who volunteered their time in the "Jesus Is Coming
Soon Revival, held June 13 to 16, 2007, in North Andros. Also thanks to
persons who prayed for the success of the meetings. On the lay missionary
journey were: Chris and Andrea Stuart, Tyrone and Ingrid Paul, Ingrid
Williams, Florita Greene, Vernice Paul, Tania Bain, Pam Saunders, Sam and
James Markland, Gladstone Moss and Fritz Cox. As a result of the combined
effort of the Lowe Sound Church, two precious souls were baptized. To God be
the glory! - David Williams
Note of Thanks The family of the late Alfred
Joseph Paul express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to pastors Eric
Clarke, Kent Price, Lynden Williams, Owusu Boateng and Jeremiah Duncombe for
officiating during the funeral service of Bro. Paul. Special thanks to Elder
Kenny Deveaux and members of the Grant's Town Church for your support,
prayers, visits and whatever you did to help console us during our recent
bereavement. - Sis. Vernice Paul & Family
Big Sisters of the Bahamas to Hold Banquet The
Big Sisters of the Bahamas club will hold a Honourees Banquet at SuperClub
Breezes Hotel at 7:30 p.m. on June 30, 2007. Conctact lay evangelist Edith
Anderson at 364-3951 for information and tickets.
Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Reports
for the second quarter - April to June, 2007 are due in the Conference
Office by July 4, 2007, due to the Independance Day celebrations. Kindly
contact Pastor Wilfred T. Adderley for further information at 341-4021/2.
Midyear
Convention Choir to Rehearse Convention Choir rehearsals will be
held today, June 23, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for men and ladies at
the Grant’s Town Church. -Nelson J. Bain, Coordinator
Mass Men Choir to Rehearse All members of the
Adventist Men choir and those wishing to join are invited to rehearsal
tonight, June 23, 2007 at 8:00 at the Hillview Church. -Tony Roach, Director
All Youth Choir Leaders and Their assistants and Praise Teams and persons
who have been asked to minister in the upcoming Youth Camp Meeting are asked
to attend a very important meeting to be held at Living Faith TODAY at 4pm
SHARP.
Note of Thanks from the Robinson Family A
special thank you is sent to the Administration, pastors, office personnel
at the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Headquarters, the local
Adventist Churches and prayer warriors for your faithful prayers and loving
support during the illness of Elder Kevin Robinson of the Breath of Life
Church. Sis. Sharon wants you to know that they are grateful to be back home
and thanking the good Lord for His guidance and keeping power. Your
continued prayers are solicited. -The Robinson Family
Bahamas Academy Library Book Drive Who can
forget the thrill of a good book? The pleasure you received when your
favorite character finally overcame all the obstacles and was declared the
winner is forever etched in your mind! Bahamas Academy Elementary Division
would like our children to experience the knowledge and joy that good books
bring to the readers. We are in the process of refurbishing our school
library. Please assist us by donating copies of your favourite children's
books to our library. Books may be delivered at the Elementary Division's
office on Penny Savings Bank Lane on Mondays to Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. and on Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon.
Youth Announcements
✽Pathfinders Camp under the theme: Impact Long Island, August 12th - 19,
2007, Long Island, Bahamas.There will be a meeting for all Pathfinder
Directors and interested camp workers on Monday, June 18th, at 7pm at the
Hillview Church
✽Adventist Sports Day: August 6th, 2007 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track &
Field Stadium. It's 40 days before the big showdown begins. Yes, 40 days of
intense preparation will culminate in what promises to be a day of keen
Christian rivalry on the track/field amongst Adventists. August Monday
Sports and fun day. All churches, Pathfinder clubs, youth groups and able
bodied Adventists are expected to prepare and participate.
✽ Adventurer Fun Run and Walk Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 6:00 a.m. The walk/run
begins from the Golden Gates Shopping Centre for the Adventurers and from
Towne Centre Mall for Pathfinders and others. A registration fee will be
collected. Breakfast will be served. Please see your Pathfinder/Adventurer
Director for applications and further details.
✽Basketball league continues tonight at 8:30 at Bahamas Academy Gym.
✽Youth camp Meeting under the theme, "Revelation Now! Let the Truth be told"
will be held July 1 -14, 2007. Bible workers, musicians, and all persons
interested in working on the team are asked to sign up with the Youth
Ministries department and attend meetings each Tuesday evening at 7:15 pm to
assist in final plans for the crusade. Our speaker for the Youth Camp
Meeting is Ministerial Student Joseph Mahadeo, of Trinidad and Tabago.
✽National Youth Month is scheduled for October. National Youth March will be
held Sunday, October 7, 2007. Plan now to attend and be a part of the
National Youth Month events.
✽Mass Youth Choir to practice Sunday, June 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at
Living Faith church. All youth interested in singing in this choir for the
Youth Camp Meeting are asked to attend this rehearsal.
✽Pathfinder and Masterguide Camporee March 20 - 25, 2008, Philips Field,
Jamaica. Plan now to attend. You may contact the Bahamas Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists Youth Ministries Department for further details.
-Curtis Bryan, Associate Youth Director, Bahamas Conference
Admiral's Camp Crafts Will be held from June 25
to July 22, 2007 at the Breath of Life Church grounds. Monday to Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presentation night will be held on Saturday July 21,
at 8:30 p.m. Big time regatta will culminate the camp on Sunday, July 22,
2007. -Admiral Forbes
Breath of Life
Church The Breath of Life Church Prayer Leader is inviting
all Prayer Leaders and interested persons all day Sabbath, June 23. Sunday
morning a prayer breakfast will be held to culminate the seminar beginning
at 7:30 a.m. at the church on Marshall Road.
Sun Sets Today at 8:03 P.m.
Sun Sets next Sabbath at 8:04 P.M.
