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A Repeat of Pentecost: Result of
Unity
 Through
the cooperation of pastors and laity in the Bahamas Conference, 460
persons were baptized between January 1 and March 15, 2008. This
remarkable evangelistic explosion has resulted from a willingness of
pastoral and lay persons to accept the counsel of the Apostle Paul
to young Timothy to teach and preach “in season and out of season.”
- Going Contrary to the Norm
- Owing to unfavorable weather
conditions, it has not been the practice in the Bahamas to
launch evangelistic campaigns early in the year. However,
disregarding the normal way of doing “things,” we decided to
think and act “out of the box” this year. Accordingly, instead
of starting the end of February or early March, moving forward
in faith, we launched three crusades in the Family Islands
between the last week of January and mid February. Going
contrary to the normal ways of doing things has resulted in
significant accessions to the church. This is evidence that God
has honored our steadfast faith.
That was not all, for
our theme says “Pentecost and More,” and more we sought; and
therefore, two mega crusades were launched in Nassau. One headed by
Pastor J. Wilmoth James of the North Caribbean Conference, and the
other by Pastor Arbentz A. Pierre-Antoine of Maryland, USA. And,
yes, more was attempted as three more campaigns kicked off in North
Andros with Pastor Wendell McMillan, Field Secretary and Stewardship
Director of West Indies Union; in Eleuthera with Pastor Edward St.
Fleur, and in Crooked Island with Pastor Valentino Campbell.
- New Church
- As a result of the success of the
Sweet Redemptive Crusade, on Sabbath afternoon, March 15, 2008,
the new believers from this campaign conducted by Evangelist
James were organized into a new church by the Conference
administrators. The pastor, Kent Price, will be assisted by a
faithful group of charter members. The Conference Executive
Committee named the church “Redemption Seventh-day Adventist
Church.” It was further agreed to have this group meet at the
auditorium at Bahamas Academy. It is the prayer of the
administration that their sojourn at BA will be short lived; for
it is anticipated that this group would relocate to another
site. Thanks to the principal, Mr. Anthony Burrows, and his
administrative team for allowing this new group to use Bahamas
Academy as their place of worship. Your prayers and periodic
visits will further encourage these new babes in Christ.
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- Power of the Gospel and
Pentecost
- Our experience last Sabbath was
rightly dubbed Pentecost and More because what took place was
more than the usual Sabbath happening. It was a blessing to
connect with our church brothers and sisters in Kingston,
Jamaica, via the internet and have live greetings from Union
President, Pastor Patrick L. Allen. More fulfilling was the
response of hundreds of persons taking their stand for Jesus and
becoming members of His remnant church. I experienced
gratification on Sunday night while attending the Sweet
Redemptive Crusade. The testimonies of two young men whose last
names, I believe, were Wallace and Nottage confirmed again that
what programs and events fail to do in transforming lives, the
power of the gospel does (changes a person from within).
Young people will do
remarkable things for Him. Equally gratifying was the warm and
sincere appreciation Pastor Dannie Clarke, executive secretary and I
felt while attending a similar meeting at the Haitian Crusade. While
we did not understand the language, we understood the love of our
people. This confirms that love is the same in “any language.”
- Conservation
- Now that these initial campaigns
have ended, the conservation aspect of Pentecost and More comes
into focus. This segment is designed to retain those added to
the body of Christ. While they will be nurtured and receive
further instructions to become grounded in the faith, they will
also be given the opportunity to share their new found faith
during the lay outreach in the second quarter. This initiative
will allow our lay members to become involved in preaching and
teaching the gospel.
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- Thanks, Thanks!
- Thanks to you members for your
prayers, presence, participation and positive disposition for
all of the crusades. Thanks to all our pastors and workers and
visiting evangelists. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the
success of the crusades. - Pastor Leonard A. Johnson,
President
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"Our
experience last Sabbath was rightly dubbed Pentecost and More
because what took place was more than the usual Sabbath happening.
It was a blessing to connect with our church brothers and sisters in
Kingston, Jamaica, via the internet and have live greetings from
Union President, Pastor Patrick L. Allen."
"Young
people will do remarkable things for Him. Equally gratifying was the
warm and sincere appreciation Pastor Dannie Clarke, executive
secretary and I felt while attending a similar meeting at the
Haitian Crusade."
"It pays to
serve Jesus, it pays every day."
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Pentecost
and More Continues Pentecost and More continues its forward
march as our lay brethren commence lay evangelistic efforts in every church
in New Providence and the Family Islands in the month of May, 2008. An
information form which is in the possession of the pastors, must be filled
out. The form includes name of district pastor, date of campaign, church,
lay preachers’ names and location for the meetings. The names of the lay
preachers must be turned in to the Conference office by March 31, 2008, in
order to facilitate a training session before the crusades begin. -
Pastor Peter Joseph, Ministerial, Personal Ministries & Sabbath School
Director
Personal Ministries &
Sabbath School Workshop Sunday, April 6, 2008, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
The Hour of Gospel Music
at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 5 to 6 p.m.
Today, the Grant’s Town Church is expected. Next Sabbath, the Hillview
Church is scheduled.
ABC Announcements
Sabbath School Supplies are now available. The ABC is now
providing a new product line of of nutrition supplements and vitamins. Come
and see which products match your specific needs. The ABC will be open on
Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008.
NCU Graduate Programmes
Begin All students who have registered for the M.A. and Ph.D.
programmes offered by NCU are requested to attend classes at 8 a.m. on
Monday, March 24, 2008 at the Early Learning Center.
Breath of Life Family Fun
Day The Youth Department at Breath of Life, in conjunction with the
Pathfinders and Welfare Department, will sponsor a Family Fun Day at the
church, Marshall Road, on Easter Monday, March 24. The event will be held
from 11:30a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be lots of food, fun and fellowship
for the entire family. Come out and be blessed.
School
of Evangelism The next session of School of Evangelism begins March 30,
2008, at 5 p.m. at the Living Faith Church. The School will operate on an
international curriculum, developed by the International Institute of
Christian Ministries.
The curriculum includes core
courses like: CR-101 Spiritual Gifts; CR-102 Principles of Personal Witness;
CR-103 Principles of Christian Leadership in Church Growth; CR-104 How to
Teach Basic Adventist Doctrines. Register now and avoid the rush.
Communication Workshop
All communication secretaries in the churches on the island of New
Providence are requested to attend a seminar on Sunday, Aril 6, 2008 at 9:30
a.m. at the Conference office. Please bring a report for the first quarter
of 2008.
Sabbath School and
Personal Ministries Workshop On Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 9 a.m – 12
noon at the Hillview Church, all Sabbath School & Personal Ministries
directors, assistant directors and secretaries are kindly asked to attend
this very important Seminar and Workshop. - Pastor W. T. Adderley
Colporteur Meeting All
full-time and part-time colporteurs are requested to meet at 10 a.m.,
Sunday, March 30, at the Conference office.
Christian Education
Emphasis Special emphasis will be given to the promotion of Christian
education in the Bahamas Conference, April 23 - 27, 2008. Dr. Robert
Cruise, an outstanding education researcher from North America will be our
guest presenter for the meetings. Details regarding time and place of
meetings will be given in next week’s Logos.
Religious Liberty & Trust
Weekend May 2-4. Listen up for more details. All church Religious
Liberty and Trust Services leaders are encouraged to plan to be apart of
this event.
Men’s Retreat 2008
"The Year of the Adventist Man" July 25 and 26, 2008. Plan to be there.
New-Born Adventist Men’s
Retreat in South Andros. If you were recently baptized, plan to be a
part of a special weekend retreat of New-Born Adventist Men. More
information coming soon.
Single Adults Retreat
Coming in July. This retreat will be for all singles age 25 and older
who were never-married, widowed, divorced, or single parents. It’s going to
be great.
Children’s Ministries
Department Upcoming Events
Child Preacher’s Workshop at
the Berea Church, Friday, March 28, 2008, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March
30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Leaders Meeting at the Conference Office, Thursday,
April 3, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Children’s Crusade at the
Living Faith Church, Sunday, April 6 – Sabbath, April 12, 2008. Nightly
meetings begin at 7 p.m. - Mrs. Diane Jones, Children’s Ministries Director
Maranatha Children's
Fundraiser The Maranatha Children’s Ministries and the Pathfinder
Departments will be having a Souse Out and Car Wash this Sunday, March 23,
from 9am - 12noon at the church located on Prince Charles Drive. This
fundraiser is to raise funds for the upcoming production Noah, the Ark and
the Flood. Come out and support a worthy cause.
Youth Announcements
Masterguide Camporee Update Our World Youth Director, Elder Baraka Muganda,
and Pastor Balvin Braham, Associate Youth Director of the Inter-American
Division, are officially confirmed to be in attendance at the West Indies
Union Pathfinder/Masterguide Camporee to be held in Camp Verly, St.
Catherine, Jamaica from July 21st to 28th, 2008. Over 500 international
delegates from various parts of the United States, Canada and Trinidad will
be in attendance. Another 3500 are expected from Jamaica, Bahamas, Cayman
Islands and Turks and Ciacos Islands. They are all very excited about the
camporee and are just ready to begin. Are you?
Our very own Pathfinder band
will be out in full force. We are looking for a delegation from the Bahamas
Conference of over 100 persons. Parents, Pathfinders and Masterguides, time
is of the essence. You don’t want your Pathfinder to be left out from a
once in lifetime opportunity. Registration fees and forms are due now.
Contact your local club director or the youth department of the conference
office
WIU Youth Director to
Visit the Bahamas Conference Pastor Charles Blythe, Youth director for
West Indies Union, will be visiting the Bahamas Conference from May 4 to 6.
WIU Pathfinder Camporee
Meeting and general Youth Council Meeting All parents of
pathfinders, pathfinders, and mastergiudes attending this year’s camporee
are asked to attend a very important meeting on Monday April 2nd at 6:00 p.
m. at the Grants Town Church.
This will followed by a
general youth council meeting for all persons involved in all areas Youth
Ministries at 7:00 p.m. All churches are asked to be represented as plans
for the visit of our union youth director, and other events for the
conference will be presented.
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Sun Sets Today at 7:22 p.m.
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Sun Sets next Sabbath at 7:25 p.m.
