He will do It Again!
God knows What He Is Doing. Last
Sabbath at the Tentorium, God manifested His powers in
remarkable
and significant ways, resulting in scores of persons embracing His salvation
and being baptized. Today these newly baptized ones are rejoicing in the God
of their salvation. Unarguably, last week’s miracles point to a God who is
always reaching and seeking after His children, willing to do anything
except force us, to impart His grace. Additionally, it is clear that God’s
initiative in reaching the one hundred plus persons baptized last Sabbath
began years before. Could it be that it started with God apparently
“abandoning” one of His servants to a place called Brandon, in Canada? It
would appear so for it was way back in 1981 when Evangelist Alanzo Smith
ended up in this unpromising and difficult place to sell Christian
literature in order to secure necessary funds to defray his college
expenses. Logically speaking, it did not make sense, but God knew what He
was doing both for Evangelist Smith and for us at this crusade. He was
planning for us, and the experiences were necessary for this mission. After
hearing last Sabbath’s message, I know that you are convinced.
Yes, God knew what He was doing back then. In
fact, according to the prophet Jeremiah in his account of Jeremiah 1:.5, He
was planning for us before we were born. What a God! If only we would let go
and let God. He will also give us personal experience that we may join in
with Fanny Crosby and declare “This is my story, this is my song, praising
my savior all the daylong”. Get your story today.He Will Do It Again
The good news is that the story does not end
there, for today is a new Sabbath and as the saying goes, “New every morning
are the blessings of God.” God has another message and new experiences
today. Friend, member, visitor, your blessing has already been decided! Why
not receive it? How? You may ask. Just obey –whatever God through His word
and servant bids you do, JUST DO IT! The Psalmist reminds us that “Great
peace have they that love {God’s} law.” He simply wants the opportunity to
do something special for you, but you must allow Him to do so. Isn’t that
paradoxical, that God who is all powerful requires that we allow Him to save
us? Yes, that is so; for He does not force anyone against his will. However,
He spares no effort to save us; and today He will do it again. What a golden
opportunity for youth, adults, men and women to encounter God today! I
encourage members to pray as never before; to claim God’s miracles as never
before and to behold that which claimed as never before.
On A Sad Note I regret to announce
the passing of a former messenger of God who served our Conference, Pastor
Carlton Anderson. His remains will be laid to rest tomorrow following a
service at the University church in Mandeville, Jamaica. Pastor Jeremiah
Duncombe who recently hosted Pastor and Mrs. Anderson at his Men’s retreat
in South Andros, will attend the service. Your prayers are solicited for the
Anderson family. Also, we are encouraged to intercede on behalf of retired
Pastor Leon H. Browne, who is on the Intensive Care Ward. Of course, we must
not overlook the many members of our church who are also sick and in need of
our prayers and visits.
IAD Prayer and Leadership Conference
Church Leaders in the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
will be in attendance at a Prayer and Leadership Conference that commenced
last evening and continues to Tuesday, March 14. Representing our Conference
will be our Conference Administrators and Pastor Owusu Boateng filling in
for Pastor Joseph, Prayer Coordinator. Keep us in your prayers as we travel
to and from this important gathering. - Happy Sabbath! – Dr. Leonard A.
Johnson, President
Dr. Albury’s Family Say Thanks
With heartfelt gratitude, we, Mrs. Ann Albury, Pastor Keith Anson
Albury, Alden & Brendon Albury and the entire family of the late Dr. Keith
Densel Albury extend our deep and sincere appreciation to the membership of
the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Bahamas for your wonderful
expressions of love, kindness and sympathy demonstrated in so many ways
during our recent bereavement. Whatever part you played to console us will
always be remembered as we face the future leaning on the everlasting arms
of God. We thank you and ask that you continue to remember us in your
prayers.
As we all seek to look for the silver lining
behind this dark cloud, we are comforted in the words penned by Ellen G.
White: “God never leads his children otherwise than they would choose to be
led, if they could see the end from the beginning, and discern the glory of
the purpose which they are fulfilling as coworkers with Him. All that has
perplexed us in the providences of God will in the world to come be made
plain. The things hard to be understood will then find explanation. The
mysteries of grace will unfold before us. Where our finite minds discovered
only confusion and broken promises, we shall see the most perfect and
beautiful harmony. We shall know that infinite love ordered the experiences
that seemed most trying.” ---The Faith I Live By, p.64.
But until then…let us continue to press toward the mark of the high calling
in Christ Jesus. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour
of love. 1 Thess. 1:3 KJV. -The Albury & Brennen Family
Keith D. Albury Memorial Forever Learning Foundation
The Albury and Brennen families acknowledge with grateful
appreciation all who contributed to the Keith D. Albury Memorial Forever
Learning Foundation and sincerely thank you for assisting worthy students to
obtain a Christian education at our local Adventist schools and Northern
Caribbean University. This is only the nucleus of a vision that Pastor
Albury desired to have established to continue his legacy and interest in
the field of Christian education. Firstly, he wanted to ensure that Bahamian
students who could not afford a private education would have the opportunity
to receive one. Secondly, he wanted to assist in the capital development of
our church schools here in the Bahamas. We solicit your continued support as
we seek to develop this foundation in honor of his memory.
Veteran SDA police Officer Retired Following a
distinguished career in policing which spanned thirty-seven years,
Superintendent Teddy McDonald, a member of the Centerville church retired
from the Royal Bahamas Police Force on February 17, 2006. Elder McDonald
joined the Police Force in 1969 and has travelled throughout the Bahamas on
various assignments. Elder McDonald has held command position in
several key areas of the force including: Interpol Unit Complaints and
Corruption Branch and president of the Disciplinary Tribunal. Additionally,
he acted as A.D.C. to three governors-general: Sir Henry Taylor, Sir
Clifford Darling and Sir Orville Turnquest. He says, "I have had some
memorable experiences as a police officer, but my most rewarding experience
was lecturing to young officers.
These occasions which gave me the opportunity
to share my knowledge with other people, were always to my satisfaction and
their benefit. For the last fifteen years, I have been assigned as one of
the lecturers for the promotional examinations, and it was always a joy to
see officers successfully completing their exams and being elevated to
higher ranks."
Elder McDonald thanks God for keeping him safe during the very challenging
years on the Police Force. He also thanks his family, especially his wife,
Salomie, for their loyal support and understanding they have shown
throughout his very demanding tenure on the Force.
Pathfinder Band to Host Music Workshops for
Band Instruments and Guitar The Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder
Band, under the direction of Mr. Kirk Price, will host workshops with world
renowned Texas musicians on Thursday, March 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This evening of workshops is open to all community musicians who have played
instruments for one year or more and will cover aspects of instrumental
playing technique, musicianship and performance. Call Mr. Price at
434-4711, or Mr. Edward Hanna at 395-8918 regarding registration.
Children’s Ministries Leaders Meeting
There will be an important meeting for all Children’s Ministries
Leaders on Sunday, March 12 at 5:00 P.M. at the Conference Office. -Dr.
Cheryl R. Rolle, CM Director
Children’s Camp Meeting Attention all parents and children! It’s
back! Children’s Camp Meeting begins April 2 and ends April 8. Plan now to
attend these exciting meetings, and hear our children preach the Word of
God. -Dr. Cheryl Rolle, CM Director
Pre-Easter Concert Bahamas Academy will
be having a pre-Easter Concert on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 P.M. at the
National Center for the Performing Arts, Shirley Street. Please contact any
teacher, student, or staff member for tickets. Proceeds are to assist with
the new school building.
Bahamas Academy The Early Learning Center is accepting students
between the ages of 2 to 5 years old for the 2006 - 2007 school year.
Enquires should be made at: 394-8838 (Early Learning Center) / 393-8898
(Elementary) / 393-3381 (Secondary).
Adventist Educators’ Association Upcoming Events
The Bahamas Seventh Day Adventists Educators Association will be
holding its regular monthly meeting on Saturday 25th March, 2006 at Doctors
Hospital Conference Room promptly at 7:30 p.m. Final plans for the seminar,
church service and luncheon date will be finalized. Membership is open to
all educators (private and public). Come and share with each other as we
continue to prepare the children for the kingdom.
Dates to remember:
1. Saturday, March 25th, 2006- regular monthly meeting- 7:30 a.m.
Doctors Hospital 2. Sunday, April 2nd, 2006- Seminar 'Embracing The
Profession That Changes Lives' - 9:00 a.m. Doctors Hospital.
3. Saturday 8th April, 2005 - worship service at 11:00 a.m. - Maranatha
SDA Church
1st Annual Music Workshop & Conference -
14th - 21st May, 2006 At The Hillview S.D.A. Church - Register On-Line at
www.bahamasconference.org/musiconference Individual and Group rates
available. All Music Ministers, Group Leaders - Watch for our communication,
and kindly complete the Questionnaire so that we may serve your needs as
best as possible during the Conference. Upon completion, return your
church's Questionnaire to Andrew Gilbert, Mary Knott, Curtis Bryan, Tamika
Roberts, or Rowena Smith. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look
forward to working with you in Ministry! -Allison Mason (for) EMMN Committee
Children’s Choir Rehearsal Today There
will be a special Children’s Choir Rehearsal today from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at
the Grant’s Town Church and Tomorrow, Sunday, March 12 at Grant’s Town from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. –J. Nelson Bain, Director
Be Healthy Be Happy Club
Be Healthy, Be Happy Exercise Club continues Sunday, March 12, 2006 at
7:00 a.m. at Goodman’s Bay. Be there! – Pastor P. Scavella
Youth Announcements
All Pathfinder Directors are encouraged to send in their monthly
Pathfinder Report to the Youth Department. All Masterguides/Masterguides
in Training interested in attending a Masterguide Camporee at Camp Verlee in
Central Jamaica are asked to contact Mr. Rohan Creighton, Masterguide
Coordinator, or the Youth Department at the conference office. The date of
the Camporee is April 13 – 17, 2006
The next clean-up day for the campsite is scheduled for the last Sunday in
March 2006.
School of Evangelism Classes resume tomorrow, Sunday, March 12, at
6:00 p.m. at the Family Enrichment Tent. Pastor Peter Joseph, Coordinator,
Family Life Crusade 2006
Church Clerk Notice All Church Clerks are requested to send a copy of
the list of officers for 2006 to Mrs. June Flowers at the Conference Office.
Harmonious Praise in Concert Harmonious Praise will hold a gospel
concert on March 26, 2006 at the BFM Diplomat Centre, Carmichael Road,
captioned “Just Hold On,” Tickets are available from group members. – Tony
Russell, Director, HP
Family Retreat The Breath of Life,
Family Life Ministries will sponsor a Family Retreat in South Andros, Easter
weekend, April 13 – 17, 2006. For details, call Pastor & Mrs. J. Duncombe at
341-4021 or 322-5110 – Pastor J. Duncombe
Sabbath School Certification Course
continues – March 12 at the Johnson Park Church, Farrington Road at 9:00
a.m. Pastor T. B. Sturrup, Personal Ministries Director
Hour of Gospel Music The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham
Home continues on a weekly basis at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule for
today, March 11, will be the Maranatha Church. Next week, March 18 music
will be provided by the Living Faith Church.
Sun sets today at 6:17
p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:19 p.m.
