Bahamas Academy Is
On The Move Again
Congratulations
go out to
Bahamas Academy students
for winning the top award for their proposal to spend $108,000.00 in the
recent Financial Investment Competition. This fact was highlighted in the
daily newspapers on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. We salute the principal, Mr.
Anthony Burrows, the other Administrators, Miss Larene Reynolds, (project
coordinator), Staff and Students of a great institution. We salute those
Alumni and supporters of Bahamas Academy who make all of us proud to be
associated with this noble institution.
On behalf of the conference, president Dr.
Leonard A. Johnson extend thanks to members who have assisted, particularly
with fundraising, over the many years. Some persons have supported through
Volunteers Bahamas Adventist (VBA) at $5 per month or other regular monthly
contributions including the Adventure in Faith program that was launched in
January 2007.
There are currently a number of other planned
financial programs going on. These include a Block Drive, T-shirt Day,
Silent Auction, Bahamas Academy Weekend, Celebrity Basketball Game and an on
campus Stationary Depot. We are encouraging all members to make an
investment by contributing $1.00 per day towards this necessary undertaking.
The benefits of attending Bahamas Academy are far reaching. It provides
quality, Christian education. Promoting high standards of excellence, and
preparing students for service now and for eternity, the academy is
committed to helping students develop character through a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
The construction of the New Bahamas Academy is
well on its way. We anticipate the completion of the Secondary School by
August 2008. This is possible, if all of us unite to do our part. Please
feel free to contact the school, the conference or the leadership of our
churches to offer assistance.
We are all committed to speaking positively to ensure the success of the
divine blueprint for education, which is one with redemption. -Pastor
Eric D. Clarke, Executive Secretary
Collegiality Still Works
According to 1 Peter 3:8, collegiality still works in the
Christian community. "Be of one mind, love as brethren," writes the apostle
Peter to the scattered brethren.
Collectively,
over one hundred and fifty Seventh-day Adventists, representing the Personal
Ministries, Sabbath School and Community Services department of the local
churches, assembled at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church for an in-depth
look at departmental function, personal responsibilities and mission. Pastor
Joseph Smith and Sister Vivienne Quarrie, Director and Associate Director of
Personal Ministries, Sabbath School and Community Services for the West
Indies Union, ably conducted a weekend of seminars, May 11 - 13, 2007.
The Union personnel electrified and informed
the participants with a detailed look into "Tell the World," the current
focus and initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Strategic issues
and plans for addressing the issues were presented in a simple yet profound
manner. Record keeping as a tool of accountable reporting received extensive
treatment. For, too many churches actively engage in missionary activities,
yet are derelict in their duties to report. So, by voice and print details
on filling the Personal Ministries, Sabbath School and Community Services
forms were provided. Every church is encouraged to organize the Sabbath
School classes into Sabbath School Action Units. (Community Services issues
also received attention. In particular, the upcoming Community Services
Congress in Jamaica was addressed. It was made absolutely clear that every
first Sabbath the emphasis must be witnessing. This is a voted action of the
West Indies Union).
Collegiality still works. Local directors,
Pastor Peter Joseph, Pastor Wilfred Adderley and Pastor Paul Scavella
provided meaningful support to the union personnel. Moreover, the
Administrators, Pastor Leonard Johnson, Pastor Eric D. Clarke and Elder C.
Melvin Lewis gave strong support by their consistent presence. Remarkably,
several pastors and their wives enthusiastically attended. Anecdotally, I
believe that a positive correlation exists between the number of leaders
attending a departmental seminar and local attendees from the churches.
Collegiality faces two barriers. These are structure and attitude (Johnson
1990 p. 11). Let us not isolate ourselves in the structure and develop
negative and narcissistic attitudes to opportunities for interaction and
togetherness.
We are brethren. Ellen White (1948) writes,
"Let every department of our work, every institution connected with our
cause, be conducted on considerate, generous lines. Let every branch of the
work, while maintaining its own distinctive character, seek to protect,
strengthen and build up every other branch …. Each worker must give his own
branch special effort; but it is the privilege of each to study and labor
for the health and welfare of the whole body of which he is a member" (7T.
174). We can function and exist as a whole through the interaction of the
various parts (I Cor. 12:1-31). -Pastor Peter Joseph, Ministerial,
Personal Ministries and Sabbath School Director
Week of Prayer Results in Baptism at Bahamas Academy
On May 16, 2007, students of Bahamas Academy Secondary and Elementary
gathered at the Living Faith
Seventh-day
Adventist church for the culmination of the Weeks of Prayer held in March.
The school's chaplain, Anastacia Ferguson encouraged the students to "Be
Like Jesus" at the elementary school's Week of Prayer held March 19 - 23.
Pastor Barrington Brennen conducted the Week of Prayer for the secondary
school March 26 - 30th under the theme "Last Day Events". He led the
students into an in-depth look at prophecies of Revelation and their
relevance to today's believer. After further study of God's word with Ms.
Ferguson six students expressed their willingness to publicly surrender
their lives to our Savior in baptism. They were warmly welcomed at Living
Faith church by the host pastor, Paul Scavella. To God be the glory!
Good News Church to Celebrate Nineteenth Anniversary
Today Elder and Sister Roy Brown, former leader/president of Southeastern
Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be special guests at the 19th
anniversary worship services of the Good News Seventh-day Adventist Church
today, Sabbath, May 19. 2007, at 11:00 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m.
The church now located in Flamingo Gardens
began with a crusade led by Pastor Jeffery Thompson under a Big Tent in
1988. Several ministers have served the congregation over the years:- Pastor
Victor C. Cargill, Pastor L. C. Rolle, Pastor Wilfred T. Adderley, Pastor
Eric D. Clakre, Pastor Neville E. Scavella and currently Dr. Hugh A. Roach.
The public is invited.
Adventist Mental Health Awareness Summit I
Joint meeting at the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, May 26,
2007, at 6:00 p.m. Learn about the Christian's response to mental illnesses.
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: “Family Life”
New Providence Church Choir Visit North Bahamas Mission
It was with great joy and delight that the members of the New
Providence Church Sanctuary Choir worshipped with the brethren of the
Freeport Seventh-day Adventist Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama, in a Sabbath
School service conducted by Sister Etta Simms was divinely inspired. The
Divine Service highlighted by the New Providence Church Sanctuary Choir and
the powerful preaching of Pastor Michael Smith took the brethren even
higher.
Then it was on to the Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in the evening for
what could only be described as a concert for the ages. What was most
appreciated was that there seemed to be as many visitors as members enjoying
themselves and glorifying God from whom all blessings flow. Thank you
Freeport for your warm hospitality.
This free concert will be repeated in Nassau on Sunday night, May 26th 2007,
at 7:15 at the New Providence Church on Soldier Road. Bring a Friend and
come expecting your blessing!- Eleanor Pintard
Mental Health Summit I Sabbath afternoon, May
26, 5:30 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church an exciting seminar for Adventists
and other Christians on mental illnesses and the use of psychotropic drugs
will be held. All are invited to participate in this vital topic
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 20, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. All tickets sold will be
honoured. More 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
Note of Thanks Sis Bonita. Roach and family
extend heartfelt thanks to the president, executive officers, and staff of
the bahamas conference; pastors and members of all of the churches for your
kind words of comfort, visits and prayers during our bereavement, as we
mourned the loss of Bro. Arthur Roach Sr. We especially wish to thank the
pastors and members of the Grant’s Town, Maranatha, New Providence,
Philadelphia, and Living Faith Churches for their support. And to the Bros.
R. Humes and Nelson Dorsett and all the musicians who participated we say
thanks so much for the wonderful renditions that were a reminder of what
heaven would be like. Thanks to Pastors Roach, Clarke and Scavella and the
other pastors who officiated and participated during the service. To God be
the glory -.Sis. B. Roach
Bahamas Academy Secondary Honours Convocation
Bahamas Academy will hold its Secondary Honours Convocation on Sunday, May
20, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road.
-Anthony Burrows, Principal
Conference-wide Cooking Seminar The
Conference-wide cooking seminar will begin tomorrow, Sunday, May 20, at the
New Providence Church hall. A small donation is required. Registeration will
continue at the door beginning at 3:30 p.m. This session will be from 4 to 6
p.m. Use this opportunity to invite your friends and colleagues. -Dr. Idamae
Hanna, Health Ministries Director
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.
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. Persons who have received application forms are reminded to
submit them to the Conference office. -Allison M. Rolle (for) EMMN Committee
Early Learning Center 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 Monday, 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
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.
Cat Island Adventist Advancement Society to
Meet The regular meeting of the Cat Island Adventist Advancement society
will be held tomorrow, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillview Church.
Members and friends of Cat Island are welcomed. -Norman Seymour
Evangelism School Evangelism School will
continue on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church.
Pastor Peter Joseph will continue to teach
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.
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.
Youth Announcements
Pathfinders Camp - (August 7-14, 2007)
May 28th, Adventurers Fair and Fun Day.
Adventist Volleyball Season continues tonight, May 19th, at 8:30 at
the Bahamas Academy Gym. Tonight the championship game will be played
between Hillview A and Centreville A. before the championship game, Parkgate
will play Bethany for 3rd and 4th place.
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.
Youth camp Meeting will be held during the month of July, 2007, Bible
workers, musicians, and all persons interested in working on the team are
asked to sign up with the Youth Ministries Department.
Pathfinder and Masterguide Camporee March 20 - 25, 2008, Philips
Field Jamaica. Plan now to attend, you may contact the Bahamas Conference Of
seventh-day Adventists Youth Ministries Department for further details.
-Curtis Bryan, Assosciate Youth Director, Bahamas Conference
Music Standards Committee to meet on Sunday,
May 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at Conference Headquarters
Adventist Educators
Association will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 2,
2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Doctors Hospital Conference Room. All association
members and teachers are invited to attend.
Sun
sets today at 7:49 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:53 p.m.
