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Family
Enrichment Series Made a Difference
For the last five weeks, under the inspiration
of the Holy Spirit and supported by a dedicated team
of
pastors, Prayer Warriors and Bible Workers, Dr. Alanzo Smith led the attack
on the forces of evil with potent, practical Bible-based messages that made
a difference in the lives of thousands of Bahamian families. With a nightly
audience of about 2000 under and around the tents at the Queen Elizabeth
Sport’s Center, and hundreds more listening over the Internet, Evangelist
Smith presented the gospel of Jesus Christ with power and conviction. His
appeals were pointed and urged those who responded to confirm their decision
for Christ in baptism. We give God all the praise and the glory for the many
lives that were changed.
Thank You! Words are inadequate to
express appreciation to all of you who assisted with the Family Enrichment
Series during the past 5 weeks. It is because of your faithfulness and
commitment that the series was a blessing to our Conference, nation and
especially to families. Families have been greatly equipped to deal with the
many issues that confront them. Thanks to God who directed Dr. Alanzo Smith
to come to the Bahamas for this season to preach “The Elijah’s Message”
which essentially turns the hearts of the children and parents back to God.
Also, isn’t fitting that our Adult Sabbath School bears out the same
message? God is in the business of saving the family, and that includes you
and me!
A Team Effort A team effort best describes what both members
and pastors accomplished. Directed by our Coordinator, Pastor Peter Joseph,
in a most impressive revival, our focus was directed toward spiritual
readiness. This, however, was preceded by the School of Evangelism (also
spearheaded by Pastor Joseph), which served to equip the Bible Workers and
Prayer Warriors for the crusade. Also, many of you members attended choir
rehearsal weeks in advance of the crusade; and you also participated in
other meetings to fine tune the different areas of the crusade. Once the
meetings commenced, some of you housed and fed guests, encouraged one
another, lectured on health, sang and played musical instruments that
contributed to the excitement of the meetings. Additionally, others
announced items and presented the speaker. Then you financed the meetings as
well as your own transportation to and from the meetings. And if that were
not enough, you taped the meetings, projected the sermons on large screens
and transmitted them live over the Internet. You also secured the premises,
prayed nightly and invited your friends. Together, all these acts ensured
that the meetings were successful. Thus I say, “A Million Thanks.”
Nurturing Is Crucial With nearly 350 baptized during the
crusade, these new believers are a significant segment of those who need
special attention in our churches. I need not explain how important it is
that we nurture these babes in Christ. We need patience, understanding and
commitment to do this effectively. Of course, through Christ, we are capable
of accomplishing the task. I encourage that you work with your pastors to
make certain that those assigned to you experience growth and Christian
maturity. Based on some of the testimonies I heard at the early Morning
Prayer Service on Sunday, March 19, I know that growth is not going to be a
challenge for many of our new brothers and sisters. So I also encourage you
new converts to study the Bible and pray daily for God’s guidance, and you
will grow in knowledge and in the likeness of Christ.
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Recent
Conference Executive Committee Actions
The following District Transfers were voted:
Grant’s Town:
Pastor Andrew Burrows –April 1, 2006
Berea: Pastor Kent Price –Aril 1, 2006
Johnson Park: Pastor Dannie Clarke who will be assisted by
Elder C. Melvin Lewis, Conference Treasurer, and Ministerial
Missionary-Student Lennox Brown. Lennox Brown, a third year student
at NCU will give us one year before returning to NCU.
(In the meanwhile the
Conference is seeking to employ an additional pastor in order to
remedy this temporary arrangement at JP)
- Non-Resident Pastors
- Exuma to be overseen by
Pastor H. A. Roach –April 1, 2006
Long Island to be overseen by Pastor Kent Price
–April 1, 2006
Acklins to be overseen by Pastor R. I. Hanna –April
1, 2006
Crooked Island to be overseen by Pastor John Carey
–April 1, 2006
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Next week we will discus the Ten Commandment
Commission and provide an update on the new Bahamas Academy. -Leonard A.
Johnson, Conference President.
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
Conference Office Closed The Bahamas
Conference Office will be closed on Thursday, March 30th, 2006 and will
reopen on Friday, March 31. We regret any inconvenience. The Adventist Book
Centre (ABC) will remain open for regular business. – Administration
Breath of Life 13th Anniversary Breath
of Life to commemorate its 13th Anniversary during the month of April, 2006.
The calendar of events are as follows:
Sabbath, Aril 1: Youth’s Day
Sabbath, April 8: Deaconess’ day
April 13-17: Family Retreat/Pathfinder’s Camp, South Andros
Sabbath, April 15: Community Guest Day, Breath of Life
Sabbath, April 22-28 Week of Revival Services
Sabbath, April 29: Homecoming Weekend
Worship Services 11:00 a.m. – Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe
Dedication of Children’s Division and Prayer Center - 3:00 p.m. – Dr. L.
A.Johnson
Sunday, April 30 – family fun Day 7:00 a.m. until.
- Fun Walk/Run
- Free breakfast for all
- Health expo
- Bouncing castle & fun games
- Sports events, all day
Among the following speakers are former Breath
of Life pastors: Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President of Bahamas Conference;
Pastor Eric Danny Clarke, JP, Secretary of Bahamas Conference; Elder Melvin
C. Lewis, Treasurer, Bahamas Conference; Dr. Joseph Barrett, West Indies
Union of Seventh-day Adventist; Dr. Hugh A. Roach, Good News/Exuma Churches;
Pastor Leon C. Rolle, Message of Hope and Pastor Kent Price, Berea
Message of Hope Lay Preachers Training
Course The Message of Hope Church will host a Lay Preachers Training
course to commence on Sunday, March 26 at Bahamas Academy beginning at 8:00
a.m. for all church leaders. For information contact Pastor Leo C. Rolle.
Prayer Requests Prayer requests are
solicited on behalf of Pastor Leon H. Brown who
is in the Intensive Care Unit at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Sis. Lydia
and all of the children who are home at this time thank you for your prayers
and calls. –Carmel Brown and Family
Ralph Carey of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera is
recuperating in hospital following surgery. The family is truly grateful to
those who donated blood on his behalf. Your continued prayers are solicited.
–Cherry Blackmore on behalf of the Carey Family
Funeral Announcement Funeral service for Sis. Maria Rahming, wife of
Bro. Clarence Rahming will be held Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Hillview
Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. We extend heartfelt condolences to the entire
Rahming Family on their loss. -Administration
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.
Adventist Educators’ Association Upcoming Events The Bahamas
Seventh-day Adventist 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 All Music Ministers, Choir
Directors, Praise Team and Group Leaders are invited to attend an important
meeting tomorrow, Sunday, March 26, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Living Faith
Church, Old Trail Road. This meeting will serve to share information on the
upcoming Music Conference and to dialog and give music leaders the
opportunity to make an input to the workshop which will be held from May 14
to 21, 2006 at the Hillview Church. Persons who have not done so as yet can
still register on-line at: www.bahamasconference.org/musiconference -Allison
Mason (for) EMMN Committee
Northern Caribbean University Bahamas Chapter NCU is pleased to
announce the commencement of its Spring Classes to be held April 12 to 21,
2006. All persons interested and those already registered are asked to
contact Mrs. Celestine Creighton at 393-3381.
Be Healthy Be Happy Club Be Healthy, Be
Happy Exercise Club continues Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. at
Goodman’s Bay. Be there! – Pastor P. Scavella
Youth Announcements
General Youth Council Meeting
There will be an urgent general youth council meeting for all A.Y.,
Pathfinders, and Adventurer leaders and assistants on Monday March 27th at
7:00 p.m. at Berea SDA Church. It is important that all churches are
represented, as matters relating to upcoming youth events will be presented.
West Indies Union Youth Directors Visit Pastor Charles Blythe, youth
director for WIU, will be visiting the Bahamas Conference on the weekend of
March 5th - 7th
Preparation for National Youth Month National youth month is almost here.
The theme for the month is "Empowering Youth for the eradication of Poverty,
HIV/ AIDS and Crime." It begins with a commitment service on Sunday April
30th at 6:00 p.m. at Rawson Square. The annual youth march will be held on
Sunday May 7th.
Adventist Softball Action Plans are being made for softball action this
summer. All churches are invited to participate. Stay tune for further
updates
WIU/ IAD Bible Bowl The books of study for this year’s Bible Bowl are the
four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Young persons interested in taking
part in this year's Bible Bowl are asked to contact their AY leader or 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 tomorrow, Sunday,
March 26, 2006.
A.Y. Leaders, who have not received the Accent Magazine, the Week of Prayer
Readings and the Morning Watch Bible Year booklet for 2006, are asked to
collect them from the Youth Department at the Conference office.
School of Evangelism Classes resume
tomorrow, Sunday, March 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church. Pastor
Peter Joseph, Coordinator
Legal Aid Clinic The Bahamas Bar Association, Restorative Justice
Centre in conjunction with the Parkgate SDA Church will hold a free
Community Legal Aid Clinic on the Making of Wills on Tuesday, June 6, 2006
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Parkgate Chuirch, Kemp Road. Pastor P. A.
Scavella
Harmonious Praise in Concert
Harmonious Praise will hold a gospel concert Sunday, March 26, 2006 at
7:30 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 19 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 25, will be the Johnson Park Church.
Next week, April 1st music will be provided by the Hillview Church.
Sun sets today at
6:23 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:26 p.m.
