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Pathfinder Promise Highlighted at Youth Rally
Accompained
by their own band, the Pathfinders participated in a brisk march from
the Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church to the Grant's Town
Adventist Church, Wellington Street, shortly after 4:30 p.m., Saturday,
May 5, 2007. The Pathfinders and other church members assembled in the
parking lot just east of the Grant's Town Church for an informative
Youth Rally that highlighted the work of Pathfinder Promise in the local
community. This innovative outreach idea was conceived by Natasha
Ruffin, a member of the Pathfinder organization. It is a pilot programme
funded by a special grant from Caricom.
Several guest speakers brought greetings and commended the Adventists
and coordinators of Pathfinder Promise (Natasha Ruffin, Delkisa Wood,
and Erica Perpall) for their effort in providing education regarding
HIV/AIDS, promoting the need to care for and support affected persons,
and trying to eliminate discrimination against them. Evaluator of the
Pathfinder Promise programme, Dr. Joan Rolle, and Caricom Youth
Ambassadors from the Ministry of Youth, Ms. Alana Kemp and Mr. John
Darville were very generous with their praise for the programme.
The main speaker for the afternoon, Hon. Sen. Dr. Bernard Nottage,
pointed out that although it is difficult to address AIDS Stigma, it
must be addressed. He said that the best way to deal with the AIDS
stigma is through education: "knowing about the virus and how to prevent
it." However, he said that "the difficulty arises in the area of
implementation." We must come to the realization that "prejudice and
discrimination against people perceived to be HIV positive is wrong."
While he credited various non government organizations for their
contribution to the success in our fight against AIDS, he was of the
view that "there is need to involve civic groups, service organizations,
fraternities and sororities specifically to establish organizations to
assist in funding the many facets of education and training needed."
Dr. Nottage emphasized that discrimination does not protect one against
HIV. We must "learn the facts, get tested and get involved." It should
be noted that "abstinence is the only guaranteed way to prevent sexual
transmission of HIV."
It is believed that the Pathfinder Promise initiative will be
implemented in other Caribbean countries.
Bahamas Academy
Elementary Honours Convocation The
Elementary Division of Bahamas Academy of Seventh-day Adventists held
its 2007 Honours Convocation on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 7;00 p.m. at
the Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road. Parents and
supporters of the Academy were in attendance to witness the presentation
of awards to the students for success in academics and other aspects of
school life.
Dr. Leonard Johnson, Chairman of the School Board, and Dr. John Carey,
Director of Education for the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists, congratulated the students and staff for their achievements.
The guest speaker for the occasion, Dr. Michael Toote, Pastor of Johnson
Road Company and the Breath of Life Church, delivered a stimulating
message on the topic, "Success Is Mine." He told the students that God
wanted them to succeed. Then he gave them four steps to success and told
them that they would do well to say, "If it is to be, it's up to me."
The following are the four steps that Dr. Toote presented:
1. Dream. Think about what you want to be or do, and don't settle for
small stuff.
2. Action. Take action regarding your dream - not just any kind of
action. Your action should be in agreement with your dream.
3. Respect. Respect yourself and others; for being successful in life
has a lot to do with how you treat other people. You should treat people
fairly, and show them that they are appreciated.
4. Endurance. Get over the little things that annoy in life. Keep your
hands to the plough and don't look back. Remember that there are forces
that are ready to snatch away your dream. However, hold fast to your
ideals and you will succeed.
Every conscientious person should follow these steps in order to become
all that God wants us to be. The response from the audience indicated
their enthusiastic acceptance of the speaker's remarks.
Vacation Bible School
Workshop Review On Sunday April 29th
2007, Children’s Ministry
Directors
and volunteers gathered at the Hillview SDA church to participate in a
2007 Vacation Bible School (VBS) workshop.
Mrs. Diane Jones, Children’s Ministry Director for The Bahamas
Conference of SDA and her Team facilitated a day in the life of a camper
at the “Avalanche Ranch”. Participants, including both adults and
children, got a taste of the exciting VBS that will be hosted in our
churches this summer.
Mrs. Jones organized sample stations for all of the lower division
including Cradle Roll, Kindergarten, Primary and Juniors- and
participants with specific interest in each area rotated as a group from
station to station. Playing the role of children at VBS, attendees
experienced sing along time, crafts, tasty snacks, Bible adventure and
fun games. We all laughed at ourselves while we played along with the
facilitators, swinging our pretend lassos and shouting “Wahoo” every
time we heard the phrase “God is Real!”
By the end of the morning we were all tingling with excitement realizing
that if we, the adults, could have fun at VBS surely the kids should
have a blast. I have very little experience with planning VBS, so as a
rookie team member having this type of hands on experience was quite
enriching.
As VBS counselors, we are charged and ready to go. And go we must and
right away because last minute rushing will only frustrate the VBS
volunteers and the children. A successful VBS requires a great deal of
planning, an energetic and committed team and a compassionate treasury
department!
So grab your ten gallon hat, pull up your cowboy boots and start working
on your Texan accent because this summer our kids will be taking a wild
ride at the Avalanche Ranch. WAHOOO!!! -Andria Musgrove
Personal Ministries
Department
Personal Ministries workshop which began last night at the Hillview
Church will continue today at 6:00 p.m. Sunday’s session will begin at
9:00 and end at 11:30 a.m. All Sabbath School Superintendents,
assistants, secretaries and assistants, teachers and assistant teacher,
Interest Coordinators, Personal Ministries and Community Service leaders
and assisants, are asked to log May 11-13 for a special weekend
Workshop. Special Presenters will be Pastor Joseph Smith and Sister
Vivienne Quarrie.
Stewardship Seminar
Held in Exuma On the weekend of May 4 -
6, 2007 the Exuma
Churches
comprising both Mt. Thompson and Moss Town held a Stewardship emphasis
weekend. The Bahamas Conference Stewardship Director, Elder Kenny
Deveaux and The Stewardship Director of West Indies Union, Dr. Wendell
McMillan were both invited to participate in this stewardship weekend.
On Friday night, Dr. Wendell McMillan led out in a brief discourse using
3 John 1:2 "Beloved I wish above all things, that thou mayest prosper,
and be in health, even as you soul prospereth", as his text and theme
for the weekend. Dr. McMillan reminded the brethren that God's wish for
them is to prosper, be in health and finally save their souls.
For the divine hour, Dr. McMillan conducted a workshop entitled "God's
Plan For Me in The 21st Century and Beyond". This took the form of 13
questions from the Bible that traced the fundamental aspects of
Stewardship from "creation to present".
For the Adventist Youth hour, a "Family Finance Seminar" was conducted
using Dr. McMillan's book "12 Baskets of economic Survival" as the
textbook. Special commendations are given to Pastor Keith Anson Albury,
officers and members of the Moss Town and Mt. Thompson churches for a
well planned and organized stewardship weekend. -K. Deveaux, Stewardship
& Trust Director
Good News Church to Celebrate 19th
Anniversary The Host pastor, Dr. Hugh
and Mrs. Olga Roach, officers and members of the Good News Church,
Flamingo Gardens invite you to their church’s 19th anniversary service
on May 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Watch Adventists Speak
Adventist Speak is a new program on ZNS-TV Channel 11 on Sundays
at 1:00 p.m. This week’s topic: “Adventist Perspective on Health”.
Church Officers to be Recognized
Members who have served in their church for 40 or more
years will be honoured during our Midyear Convention in June, 2007. The
names of these persons should be submitted without delay to the
Executive Secretary of the Conference.
Women’s Ministries
Post Mothers’ Day Boat Cruise Is On
Women’s Ministries will now host a Post-Mothers’ Day Boat Cruise
on Sunday, May 20th, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. All tickets sold will
be honoured. ore of our fathers and sons are invited to join the ladies
in this short outing on the sea. Let’s make this a family outing.
Boarding will begin at 1:30 p.m. The boat will depart from Long Wharf at
2:00 p.m. Don’t miss the boat, come get all your favourite Bahamian
foods, duff and fritters. -Miriam Knowles, Women’s Ministries Director,
BC
Ministry
of the Choirs
The Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church presents the Ministry
of the Choirs for all youth choirs of the Bahamas Conference. Sabbath
afternoon, May 19, 2007 at 4:30, each choir with a minimum of 10 persons
will have 10 minutes to minister two songs. One of the musical items
must be from the Adventist Church Hymnal. The choir may rearrange this
rendition. All choirs will receive a certificate of participation, and a
financial incentive.Also a plaque for the top 5 finishers and a floating
trophy will be provided. A free will offering will be taken at the
musical.
Eagle Music Ministry Network 2nd Workshop
The 2nd Annual Conference/Workshop of The Eagle Music Ministry
Network will be held July 18 to 22, 2007. All Choir Directors and Choir
Members, Groups, Soloists, Instrumentalists and Technicians are
encouraged to attend. This Workshop is intended to enhance our Music
Education and continue with training our Trainers and Musicians for
Ministry. Further details are forthcoming. -Allison M. Rolle (for) EMMN
Committee
International
Cultural Social at Living Faith Church Tonight
The Living Faith Church Family Life department invite you to their
International Cultural social at the church on Old Trail Road May 12,
2007 following vespers. Foods from different countries will be available
for sale. This is an effort to complete the paving of the church
grounds.
Mental Health Summit I
Sabbath afternoon, May 26, 5:30 p.m. an exciting seminar for Adventists
and other Christians on mental illnesses and the use of psychotropic
drugs. All are invited to participate in this vital topic
Mental Health Summit II
Sunday, June 3, 7:00 p.m. This is a open forum for questions and
answers on mental illnesses. A video will be shown and professionals
will be present to answer your questions.
Tell the World
Your Church is making a difference. Tell the entire
conference, the Bahamas and the world what you are doing to shed the
light of the gospel in your local church. This information is to be
submitted to the Conference by the communication secretary of the church
by Tuesday at 12:00 noon. The information may be used in the Logos
and/or the Adventist Page.
Evangelism School
Evangelism School will continue on Sunday, May 13, 2007,
at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church. Pastor Peter Joseph will continue
to teach .
Combined Choir to Rehearse for Midyear
Convention Preparation for a combined
mass choir for midyear convention continues at the Living Faith Church
today 4:30 sharp. Persons between the ages of 15-55 are asked to make a
committed effort to attend the scheduled rehearsals. A special
invitation is extended to all former Mass choir members, Unity, Blessed,
Harmonious Praise and Praise Reunion Choir. -Tony Russell
Children's Ministries Up-coming Events
Child Preacher's Workshop -Friday, June 1 from 6:00 to
8:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church and Sunday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at the Living Faith Church.-Diane Jones, Children’s Ministries
Director, BC
Health Ministries Day
All pastors and health ministries directors are reminded
that May 19, 2007, is Health Ministries Day in our Conference.
Conference-wide Cooking Seminar
Mark your calendars now and plan not to miss the
Conference-wide cooking seminar on May 20th at the New Providence Church
hall. A small donation is required. Register now at the Conference. The
sessions will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Use this opportunity to invite your
friends and colleagues. -Dr. Idamae Hanna, Health Ministries Director
Adventist Book Centre Open Tomorrow
The ABNC will be open tomorrow, Sunday, May 19, from 8:00
a.m. to 12 noon. Come and check out our new stock of canned and frozen
Vegetarian meats. -C. Blackmore, ABNC Manager
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, May 12, the New
Providence Church is expected. Next week Sabbath, May 19, Parkgate
Church is scheduled.
Pathfinder Promise says thanks - A special thank you to our
Conference Administration, Pastors,
Pathfinders, Little Lambs,
Adventurers, Eager Beavers, Master-guides, Church members, Club
Directors and Conference Coordinators who participated in the Pathfinder
Promise march on Sabbath past. Pathfinder Promise now awaits the
official audit of the program from PANCAP, and will keep all informed.
Pathfinders
Camp - (August 7-14, 2007)
May 28th,
Adventurers Fair and Fun Day.
Adventist Volleyball Season continues tonight, May 12th, at
8:30 at the Bahamas Academy Gym. All teams should be prepared to play
any games that they may not have played for the regular season, and then
the play-off games will begin. A donation will be collected at the door.
All
Basketball coaches are asked to begin getting their teams
prepared, season begins on June 16th, your registration fees are now
due, please visit the Bahamas Conference to get more details.
Summer
Youth Camp meeting - There will be an important meeting for
all persons involved in the planning of the summer youth camp meeting on
Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Berea Church. -Curtis Bryan, Associate
Youth Director, Bahamas Conference
ELC to Hold Cookout
The Early Learning Center will hold a cookout on May 28,
2007 at the Western Esplande. Contact parents and teachers of the ELC
for details. -Hughes Perpall, PTA Association
Grant’s Town Church Community
Services/Pathfinders Cookout
The Grant’s Town Church Community Services and Pathfinder
Club will host a cookout at the church’s parking lot on Sunday, May 28,
2007, from 11:00 am. To 6:00 p.m. The Adventist community is asked to
support this effort. -Rose McMillan/Elvardo Perpall
Music Standard
Committe to meet on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at Conference
Headquarters
Sun
sets today at 7:46 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:49 p.m.
