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The
Administration of Bahamas Conference Says Thanks
Thanks! Thanks! I Give You Thanks.
Conveying a basic message of thanks, these words are not new
but
are lyrics of a popular song rendered by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Volunteer Bahamas Adventist
Acklins Team
On behalf of my fellow colleagues in administration, I register profound
appreciation to a group of volunteers headed by Pastor Royden Hanna, Cecil
Cartwright, Volunteer Bahamas Adventist Vice President, and Andrew Hanna,
Coordinator of the Acklins team. These men supported by a team of faithful
volunteers sacrificed time and personal gain for an opportunity to bless the
few members in Acklins with a newly constructed church building situated in
Lovely Bay, Acklins. This building, which has already been used for service,
will be completed shortly and is another to be added to the accomplishments
of VBA headed by Brother Winston Ash.
The Conference is indebted to the men and women associated with VBA who
provide labor and skill at a reduced cost, and in some instances at no
charge to the church. Conference Treasurer, Elder Lewis, will be the first
to explain that were it not for this spirit of volunteerism, it would have
been impossible for us to have completed The Stevens Church in Long Island,
Bahamas Academy Early Center, significant work on The Lowe Sound and High
Rock churches in North and South Andros, respectively. Also, it would be
hard to put a dollar figure to the work accomplished on the building under
construction at the new Bahamas Academy site on Marshall Road.
Contribution of Members
Therefore, I say thanks to all members; for we are mindful of the
monetary gifts given weekly and monthly to assist with the capital
development projects of the Conference. It may please you to know that we
recently received an amount of $10,000 from an anonymous donor toward the
project. Additionally, our pastors continue to give monthly to keep the
project on course. Special thanks to Pastor Hugh Roach for his persistent
spirit in seeking to raise needed funds. With the appointment of an active
Fundraising Committee, we are confident that the funds needed to complete
the school will be raised. Be willing to do your part when called upon.
Crusades
As most of our pastoral districts are currently involved in evangelism,
this season could rightly be termed a time of harvest and refreshing. In
fact, I will lead by example, as I commence a three-week campaign at
Centreville, beginning tonight. Pray for and support these meetings at all
of our centers. Commendations to Pastor Michael Toote and the Breath of Life
members who launched in February and are now finished with nine baptisms
reported. Also, Pastor Peter Joseph our Ministerial and Personal Ministries
Director, assisted by Bro. Vernal Rolle, baptized over 150 persons in
Montego Bay, Jamaica. To God be the Glory!
Pentecost and More
Just a few weeks from now, the Pentecost and More evangelistic drive
will culminate with baptisms throughout our Division. On Sabbath, March 24,
we believe that The Inter-American Division will reach the three millionth
membership mark. It is exciting to think that we in the Bahamas Conference
will be a part of this historic achievement. Again, I say thanks for your
faithfulness, but above all, we must give thanks to the Almighty God who has
blessed and continues to bless His people.
Religious Liberty
Finally, My wife and I are grateful that we were privileged to travel to
the International Religious Liberty Congress in South Africa. As a result of
this experience, our appreciation for religious liberty was deepened. Let's
be faithful in witnessing for the Lord under all circumstances.- Dr.
Leonard A. Johnson, President, Bahamas Conference.
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Urgent Anti
Crime Meeting for Adventists Professionals Attention Family
Ministries
directors
in all of our churches, social workers, psychologist, school counselors, lay
counselors, and law enforcement officers. You are asked to attend a very
important, urgent Anti-Crime Meeting on Sunday (tomorrow), March 11, 2007,
at 10:00 a.m. at the New Englerston Seventh-day Adventist Church with
Barrington Brennen. This is a very important meeting to discuss the church's
response to the increasing crime in our country and to plan for other
important events for the coming months (April to July 2007).
Lovely Bay, Acklins Island
Adventist Church Construction Recently Pastor Roy I. Hanna, Brother O.
Darling along with Nine (9) Volunteer Bahamas Adventist (V.B.A.) members
left Nassau to go to Acklins aboard Bahamasair. Headed by Elder Cecil A.
Cartwright, Vice President for V.B.A., the men arrived at the Airport where
they were met by Elder Terrance Collie, Brother Louis and Sister Patricia
Cleare who took them to Lovely Bay. Upon arrival at Lovely Bay, they
immediately went to work. They laboured until dark, setting up the
stud framing for the new church building. They worked hard and long Thursday
and Friday, until the building had advanced to the point where the church
members along with the members of V.B.A., were able to hold the first
Sabbath Service in the new building. Work resumed following the setting of
the sun.
The persons going on the trip included Elder Andrew Hanna, coordinator,
Elder Howard Barr, Brothers Alvin Collie, Elvardo Perpall, Egline Joseph,
Comfort Miller, O'Neill Miller and Marlvin Taylor. - Cecil Cartwright, Vice
President, VBA
The Spirit of
Evangelism The spirit of evangelism is in the air. In fact, one
pastor, Dr. Michael Toote, just concluded th
e
third week of a series called the "Abundant Life in Christ Bible Seminar."
The meetings were conducted at the Breath of Life Church on Marshall Road.
At a service of thanksgiving and praise last Sabbath afternoon, certificates
for the nine persons who were baptized in this short series were
distributed. Other certificates were given to those who attended the seminar
and qualified as instructors. During the testimony segment of the
thanksgiving service new and old members spoke of how much they learned by
attending the meetings. Congratulations to Dr. Toote and his team!
The other churches started their
meetings last week. Most of the meetings are being conducted in the church
buildings and will conclude on March 24. This is the date for the conclusion
of our Inter-American Division initiated programme, "Pentecost and More." We
anticipate the baptism of the three millionth member in Inter-America on
that Sabbath. Members, continue to support the meetings in you area. Your
church is depending on you. Do your best to attend the meetings and invite
your friends, family members and others to attend. Serve in whatever
capacity you are capable of serving, and be a part of the success that your
church will experience in this "Pentecost and More" campaign.
Pastor Peter Joseph has just
completed a successful campaign in Jamaica. We welcome him back home. The
report we received is that 150 souls responded to the invitation to accept
Christ as Lord and Saviour. To God be the glory for what has been done. -
John Carey
Children's Ministries Workshop Creative,
engaging, exciting, informative and spiritual are the words that describe a
little of what we experienced at The Lower Division Teacher's Workshop. The
morning was warm as the Sabbath school teachers from the various churches in
Nassau gathered in the main sanctuary of The Hillview Seventh-day Adventist
Church.
We began the workshop with a vibrant devotional period, which included an
upbeat song service, opening prayer, interactive welcome, a soul stirring
solo and a most timely devotional thought!
We then divided into our Sabbath school units, as we were told that we would
be students for the day. And boy! We were in for a treat! The class
activities were well prepared, innovative, artistic, imaginative and of
course enjoyed by all. We all co-operated to the fullest- that is all but
naughty Sabrina who kept the teachers on there P's and Q's. We then shared
our ideas and experiences in an effort to improve our individual Sabbath
Schools. At the end of the day, we were all bubbling over with new ideas,
resources and first hand experiences on what we as Sabbath School Teachers
need to implement in order to be successful! The next Workshop promises to
be even more engaging! Don't Miss It!!! -Antwanette Lewis / Roxann Munroe -
Chea
Stewardship Weekend at Breath of Life Church
There will be a weekend of Stewardship emphasis at the Breath of Life Church
on Marshall Road March 17 to 18, 2007. Sabbath morning a Stewardship
Festival will be held. During the afternoon, a Stewardship Seminar will take
place. On Sunday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, a Family Finance
Seminar will be held. All persons are welcome to participate and attend
these meetings. For more details call Nikki Williams at 324-6753.
New Providence Invite You to AY Hour The New
Providence Church invite you to its AY programme today at 4 o’clock. Officer
Elaine Sands will be the guest speaker. Come here her speak on the topic
‘Family Violence’.
No Pathfinder Meeting at Centreville Tomorrow
There will be no club meeting tomorrow, Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the
Centreville church. Parents of pathfinders are reminded of the club's Track
and Trail scheduled for Sunday, March 18. Consent forms should be signed and
returned on or before this date. Dress code noted on consent form will be
enforced.-Grace Bostwick,, Pathfinder Director, Centreville
Pathfinder Corporation to Meet There will be a
very important meeting for Executive Officers of the Pathfinder Corporation
on Monday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Hillview Church.
School of Evangelism Postponed The School of
Evangelism classes are postponed until Apri1l, 2007, owing to the various
church crusades. Teachings on Discipleship will be presented by Pastor Peter
Joseph. -Pastor Peter Joseph, Coordinator
Parkgate Walk-a-thon Parkgate 'GATORS'
Pathfinders Club Walk-a-thon, March 11, 2007. Beginning at 5:30 a.m. -Route
: leaving the Church parking lot, walking East along Parkgate Road, to
Village Road, walking North on Village Road to Montague, then West on
Montague to Long Warf , returning from Long Warf, heading East along Bay
Street onto Village Road , south on Village Road onto Parkgate Road, West on
Parkgate Road to Church Grounds.
Youth Ministries
Please take note of the following events/activities:
Listen Up goes to the big screen on April 1, 2007. Plan to join us for the
first airing of the Listen Up TV show. The jingles competition will follow
that airing at a venue to be announced.
Listen Up Fun Day will be held on April 8th at Nirvana Beach from 8am to
8pm. Bring the whole family and especially your volleyball team. Please see
the Listen Up website by going to bahamasconference.org.
Listen Up goes to AY will next be hosted on March 24th by the Johnson
Park Church. See you there for a Holy Ghost time. -Dillette
The Mass Choir will be meeting on Sabbath at 3:30 p.m. at the New
Englerston Church. All interested persons are asked to be on time. Plans for
the upcoming year will be discussed, including a mission trip to Abaco and
Atlanta, Georgia.
Sports Council to meet Saturday, March 24th at BA Gym at 8:30 p.m.
1. Adventist Volleyball Season begins on April 14th. Teams can begin
registration for volleyball by contacting their local AYS Leaders for the
registration form or coming to the Office. All teams should be registered by
April 6th. Games begin Saturday, April 14 at the Bahamas Academy Gym.
2. Youth Bible Bowls Please note that the Bahamas Conference Youth
department will be participating in two separate Bible Bowls. These are as
follows:
a). The Inter- American Division Sponsored Bible Bowl. The books of study
for I.A.D. Bible bowl are Songs of Solomon, Ecclesiaties, and Proverbs. (N.I.V.).
The Bahamas conference run-offs will be held on Friday, April 13. Each
church is asked to have their own run-offs and prepare one person between
the ages of 16-30 for the conference run-offs. The A.Y. leader must submit
the name of the participants, who must hold membership in the local church,
to the Conference Youth department by March 12, 2007. No names will be
accepted after this date.
The winner of the conference run-offs will represent the Bahamas conference
at the West Indies Union Level in June, at N.C.U. in Mandeville, Jamaica.
The winner at the union level will represent the West Indies Union at the
IAD finals to be held during the Youth Leadership and prayer Convention in
Colombia in July of this year.
b). The West Indies Union Bible Bowl. Each year, West Indies Union host a
Youth Weekend for the entire union. This year's weekend will be held form
April 27-29th. During this weekend, the W.I.U Bible bowl will be held. The
books of study for this Bible Bowl are the four gospels. The categories are
as follows: Ages 6-9 Mark, ages 10-15 Luke, ages 16-22 Matthew, ages 23- 35
John. Each church is asked to have one youth in each category prepared for a
local competition to be held at the end of March. Venue and time to be
announced. Winners from each category will represent the Conference at W.I.U.
youth weekend in April. Please note that this Bible bowl is a separate event
from the IAD Bible Bowl
5. Listen Up Check out the Listen Up website at the
www.bahamasconference.org/listenup . Click on the logo and you just
might see yourself!
To join the Listen Up Club, please call 393-1493 or email dillette2002@yahoo.com.
-Pastor Andrew E. Burrows, Youth Director, BC
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, March 10,
Francophone Church is expected. Next week Sabbath, March 17, Gambier Church
is scheduled.
Attention All Health Professionals
Coming up soon is the first health professionals meeting for 2007
Cat Island Easter Homecoming The Cat Island Advancement Society is
hosting their annual Cat Island Homecoming April 6 to 9, 2007. Persons
interested in attending this homecoming are invited to call and register
with Elder Norman Seymour at 324-6744.
Sun
sets today at 6:16 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:20 p.m.
