Teachers’ Appreciation Week at Adventist Academies

Once again it is that time of the year when teachers are targeted for special recognition. I am pleased to join parents, students, and the faithful supporters of Christian education in expressing appreciation to ALL Seventh-day Adventist teachers in the Bahamas Conference for their contribution to the educational development of our children and youth of our country this school year (2001 to 2002).

We appreciate you, teachers, because you are "special." This means that you are a cut above the ordinary. You are dedicated and capable professionals who have committed yourselves to the task of providing the best education to every student who comes under your influence. You have demonstrated a willingness to share your knowledge with your students in a caring and understandable manner.

During the school year, from time to time, you encountered various problems. Some of these appeared to be insurmountable, but with hard work and a co-operative spirit, you threw off your frustrations and worked out solutions.

And now you are just about ready to close this school year, and take the rest that you deserve. Undoubtedly, you earned it every day of the school year. Therefore, I hope that the summer holidays bring to you the rest, health and happiness that will prepare you for further service.

Thank you, teachers, for playing such a noble part in the Education Ministry. May the Lord bless and keep you always.- Dr. John Carey, Education Director

Kenya Evangelism Five pastors have been invited to conduct a crusade in Kenya, Africa. They are Jeremiah Duncombe, T. Basil Sturrup, Roger Moncur, Gary C. King and Eric D. Clarke. These meetings (from May 26 to June 18, 2002) are co-ordinated by Elder Robert S. Folkenberg, former General Conference president, The North Carolina Conference and the Quiet Hour radio ministry. It is hoped that at the conclusion of these 1,600 crusades, we will experience the largest number of conversions to the truth in our world church. The crusades will all begin and end at the same time with massive baptisms at several sites. A number of lay persons are traveling in support of the ministers. These include Bursil Wallace and Bro and Sis. Keith Watson.  Members are encouraged to support this venture financially through the Conference.-E Clarke and J. Duncombe, pastors

Here are the five Bahamian pastors who are on their way to Kenya, Africa. They are

Lay Activities Department Lay Evangelism training will begin on Sabbath, June 1^st, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Centreville Church and continue through the 8th, 22^nd, and Sabbath, June 29^th, at 4:30 p.m. Churches are being requested to send names by May 28^th to Lay Activities Dept., Conference Headquarters. The following quotas are requested from these churches: Grant’s Town, Centreville, Hillview - - minimum of 12 persons each. New Providence, . Good News, Living Faith, Berea, Maranatha, Johnson Park -- a minimum of 7 persons each, New Englerston, , Francophone, Ebenezer, Ephesus, Philadelphia, Bethany, New Englerston and Breath of Life -- minimum of 5 persons each.

A Community Services parley will be conducted June 12 to 15, 2002. Registration will begin on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centreville Church. Deadline for submission of names is May 28^th, 2002. The following quotas are requested from these churches: Grant’s Town, Centreville, Hillview – minimum of 12 persons each. Berea, Johnson Park, New Providence, New Englerston, Maranatha, Living Faith, Francophone, Good News -- minimum of 7 persons each. Breath of Life, Philadelphia, and Ephesus -- minimum of 5 persons each.- M. D. Toote, Director

Adventist Spotlight Adventist Spotlight may now be viewed on Cable Bahamas, Channel 12, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The opening of the Voice of Prophecy Festival Bahamas, with Pastor Lonnie Melashenko, at the Hillview Church will be featured this week. Rebroadcasts of "Adventist Spotlight" can be viewed on Tuesdays from 8 p.m.

Convention Camp Meeting 2002 Tent Pitching  All able-bodied persons and all Adventists Men are invited to participate in pitching tents for Convention Camp Meeting on June 2, 2002, at 8 o’clock in the morning at the Marshall Road property. -C. M. Lewis, Treasurer, BC

Youth Ministries to Participate in National Youth March The National Youth March will be held tomorrow May 26, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. All SDA youth clubs are asked to assemble at Ft. Charlotte by 2:15 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday) to take part in the National Youth March. The Pathfinder/Masterguide clubs have been invited to lead the parade. The following quota is requested from each Pathfinder Club to be in uniform: Bethel, Bethany, Breath of Life, Ephesus and Philadelphia 30 persons each. Centreville, Hillview and Grant’s Town 200 persons each. Berea, Ebenezer, New Englerston, Good News, Francophone, 50 persons each. New Providence, Maranatha, Living Faith, and Johnson Park 100 persons each.

AIDS Memorial Week May 18 to 25, 2002  The Health Education Division of the Ministry of Health is commemorating International Aids Memorial Day, which was celebrated on May 19, 2002. However, churches are encouraged to remember people who have died from HIV/AIDS or are living with the disease and their families.

"Breaking the cycle through support and care," the theme selected for this awareness week, seeks to suggest ways that your church could lend its support:

• Hold a prayer vigil for those who have died from AIDS and their families.
• Preach a sermon on tolerance and kindness towards people living with AIDS (PLWA).
• Talk about HIV/AIDS topics during Bible study.
• Become involved and informed, and hold special HIV prevention and educational programs for teenagers.
• Encourage church members to volunteer at local HIV/AIDS centers. "If you have done it to the least of them, you have done it unto me. I was a stranger and you took me in, I was hungry and you fed me, I was naked and you clothed me." Matt. 25 v 35-40

Jesus never asked anyone how he/she got a disease. Can we do more? Can we afford to do less?

Churches can provide a climate of love, acceptance and support for those who are vulnerable to or affected by HIV/AIDS. -M. Mitchell, Health Educator, MOH

Funeral Announcement We regret to announce the death of Elder Henry Fernander of the Cockburn Town SDA Church, San Salvador. Elder Fernander, who was a long-serving and faithful elder of the church, succumbed after a short illness on Friday, May 17, at the Princes Margaret Hospital. His funeral service will be held tomorrow, Sunday, May 26, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Grant’s Town Church. We extend heartfelt sympathies to the Fernander family. Please be assured of our continued prayerful support.-Administration

15th Annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camps Registration for the 15^th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camps continues at Bahamas Academy Secondary School and at the Adventist National Headquarters Youth Department, Harrold Road. The camps will be held in collaboration with The Bahamas Conference from July 1 to 26, 2002. Please phone 393 3381 or 341 4021for additional information on this ministry for helping young people develop a balanced Christian lifestyle. Application forms are available.

Youth Series of In-depth Bible Studies The Hillview, Breath of Life, Good News and Berea Churches present "Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone, But By Every Word That Proceedeth Out of the Mouth of God" – a series of in-depth, youth Bible studies – commencing May 26, 2002, at the Berea Church. It promises to be innovative, spiritual and youthful

1. National Youth March will be held tomorrow May 26, 2002, at 3:00 p.m

2. SDA basketball coaches or representatives are asked to meet at the Gym on Sunday, June 2, 2002, at 10 a.m. regarding the upcoming basketball league.-Franklyn Barr

3. All Adventurers directors are asked to attend a very important meeting tonight immediately following the joint service at the Hillview Church with Rohan Creighton.

4. Pathfinder Camp June 30 to July 7^th. Registration is in progress at each local church.

5. Adventurers’ banquet will be held Sunday, June 2^nd,, from 4 to 6 p.m. Adventurers’ Camp will be held July 7 to 14^th. Venue to be announced.

6. Youth Crusade/Revival July 28 to August 4^th at the Hillview Church.

7. Youth Concert August 4^th at the Hillview Church.

8. August Monday -- Family Fun and Sports Day (Monday, August 5^th). All sports representatives are asked to contact Lester Stuart in preparation for August Monday holiday activities.

Candidates for Bachelor’s degree Program Requested Persons in possession of 30 credits or more and interested in pursing a bachelor’s degree in professional management via Nova University may contact 325-6173 for details.

Long Bay School Long Bay School in Marsh Harbor, Abaco, is accepting applications from persons wishing to fill posts of high school English language and religious knowledge and Spanish/music teachers. Applicants should hold bachelor’s degrees and teachers’ certificates. For more information, please write to P.O. BOX AB-20377, Marsh Harbor, Abaco, or phone 242-367-2382. Principal

SDA Educators’ Association Boat Cruise The SDA Educators’ Association is sponsoring a boat cruise Saturday night, June 15, beginning 8 o’clock. The site of departure will be east of the new bridge on Paradise Island. Tickets may be purchased from Dr. Carey at the Conference Office, or from any member of the association.

Centreville Church Women’s Ministries Department The Centreville Church Women’s Ministries Department invites you to attend its "Take Time to Know Him" weekend at the South Ocean Club from May 31 to June 1, 2002. Contact any of the following persons for details: Lillian Rolle @392-4234, Claranell Smith @322-4515, Valarie King @393-8521 and Victoria Forbes @ 323-1679.

Children’s Ministries Department All Children’s Ministries leaders are asked to attend a brief meeting on Sabbath afternoon immediately following the joint VOP meeting in the upper west wing at the Hillview Church. - R. Smith, CM Director

Francophone to Hold Creole Classes for Health Professionals Beginning June, 2002, the Francophone Church will sponsor Creole classes for nurses and other persons in all health-related fields. Please call 362-1031 or 323-6450 to register.-Pastor Edward St. Fleur

New Amendments to The Triple ‘C’ Family Plan For additional and current information on the Triple "C" Family Plan, please contact your pastor and person responsible at your church for the plan. Remember, we need a minimum of 1,000 persons throughout the entire Conference to sign up in order for the program to be fully implemented. Church treasurers are reminded that the first month’s report should now be submitted to the conference. -Pastor M. A. Smith, Stewardship Director

Bahamas Academy Secondary Bahamas Academy Secondary School is looking for a social studies, history, biology and Bible teacher for grades 7 to 9 to begin in September, 2002. Each applicant should have a bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate. Interested persons should pick up job applications from the school during normal working hours.  For further information, please contact the school at 393-3381.

Bahamas Academy Elementary Bahamas Academy Elementary School is accepting applications for two classroom teachers and one physical education teacher for the school year 2002/2003.

Applications are available at the school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. For further information, please contact the school at 393-8898.

BA Early Learning Centre The Bahamas Academy Early Learning Centre is now accepting enrollment applications for K2 to K4 at the centre on Soldier Road. Applications may be collected from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.-Desiree Brown, Coordinator ELC

New Englerston Church Promotes Breastfeeding The New Englerston Church is promoting breast-feeding June 1, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to come and hear why breast-feeding is being encouraged worldwide. Mrs. Carlotta Klass, Breast-feeding Coordinator of the Bahamas, and her team will be at the New Englerston Church.. -Shirley Henderson, Assistant H & T Leader

Lay Counselors’ Training All selected lay counselors for training are asked to meet tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 8 o’clock at the regular place for class.

Softball Jamboree The softball season begins June 2^nd, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Blue Hills Playing Fields. All are invited and encouraged to support their church teams. Remember our moto: "Be a Player and not a Spectator" - Tyrrell Miller, president -361-8306

Elders’ Forum Meeting All elders are invited to attend a very important Elders’ meeting at the New Providence Church on Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m.

THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION:  WHO ARE THESE YOUNG MEN?  Email to me the names of all of these men in the photo.  You must also give the parents names of at least two of the young men   EMAIL  The first four respondents with the correct answers will receive a book.