In this regard, some may reason that to avoid the hassle, why not go to a
restaurant, especially if I pay up from Friday. The appearance of
Seventh-day Adventists at such an establishment does not paint a positive
picture. Many who serve us know what we stand for, and it becomes
complicated when we seek to "win" these very ones and ask them to request
Sabbaths off. They would probably wonder why request Sabbaths off if it is
alright to go to restaurants and eat on the Sabbath? I am greatly moved by
the operators of a leading restaurant who upon learning of God’s Sabbath
decided to "shut down" their operation on Sabbaths in obedience to God’s
command notwithstanding great business loss. Nevertheless, they find joy in
trusting and obeying God, and you and I can do like wise.
Bahamas Academy Building Update I would be remiss in my
duties if I did not tell you that last Wednesday the ministers agreed to
launch and promote regularly "the dollar-a-day initiative" to assist with
the ongoing work on the new Bahamas Academy building. Please observe that
this is not intended to replace what you are doing, I know that some of you
give weekly and monthly to the project. This is designed to give the others
of us who are not involved to assist with this needed project. The amount
requested is not much. Even the children and retirees can get involved. So
give just one dollar per day for the New Bahamas, Marshall Road. Do your
part today! - Pastor Leonard A. Johnson
Watch Adventists Speak Adventists Speak is a new program on ZNS-TV
Channel 11 on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. This week’s topic: "Christian
Stewardship"
New Providence Church Sanctuary Choir In Concert Yes, We're Doing It
Again! This coming
Sunday night,
May 27 at 7:15 o’clock at the New Providence Church on Soldier Road, join
the New Providence Church Sanctuary Choir in a praise and worship gospel
explosion as we worship God in Spirit and in truth in a repeat performance
of our recently held concert in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Guest church choirs
and artists will be there from most of our Adventist churches. Come and
revive your Sunday night experience in Christ.- Eleanor Pintard
Conference-wide Cooking Seminar The Conference-wide cooking seminar
continues 
tomorrow,
Sunday, May 27, at the New Providence Church hall. 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
Eagle Music Ministry Network Under the theme "Vessels of Honour -
Prepared for Ministry." The 2nd
Annual
Conference/Workshop of The Eagle Music Ministry Network will be held July 18
to 22, 2007, at the Living Church, Old Trail Road. 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. Online registration is now
available at the Bahamas Conference web site, in your local church and at
the Conference Office. -Allison M. Rolle (for) EMMN Committee
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 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 an open
forum for questions and answers on mental illnesses. A video will be shown
and professionals will be present to answer your questions.
Evangelism School Evangelism School will continue on Sunday, May 20,
2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church.
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
20th Annual Jeff Rodgers Camp Basketball Camp will be held
June 25 to July 20, 2007 at the H. D. Colburn Gym. Registration is ongoing
at the Conference Office and Bahamas Academy. -Jeff Rodgers
Lay Preacher’s Workshop Lay Preacher’s Workshop will be held on
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church (Apology is given
for last week’s notice stating that the meeting was to be held this week
Thursday). -Pastor Peter Joseph
Adventist Book Centre Open Tomorrow The ABNC will be open tomorrow,
Sunday, May 27, 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
Note of Thanks Pastor Silas N. McKinney, who was recently
hospitalized, is now greatly improved. He is almost completely recovered. We
thank God for His blessings and His mercies! And we thank you for your
encouraging telephone calls, your visits and your prayers on his behalf! God
bless you!
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 26, the
Philadelphia Church is expected. Next week Sabbath, June 2, Real Harvest is
scheduled.
Combined Youth Choir to Rehearse Practice for the combined Mass Youth
choir for Midyear Convention continues at the Living Faith Church
today 4:30 sharp. A special invitation is extended to all former Mass choir
members, Unity, Blessed, Harmonious Praise and Praise Reunion Choir. -Tony
Russell, Conductor
Midyear Convention Choir to Rehearse All members of the Convention
Choir and persons wishing to join are invited to rehearsals on Tuesday, May
29, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (All Ladies) from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. (All men) at the Grant’s Town Church. Persons from the Adventist Men
Choirs (Conference-wide) are invited to participate. -Nelson J. Bain,
Coordinator
Family Island Summer Initiative Outreach Persons interested in
volunteering for Family Island Summer Evangelism outreach to Eleuthera June
2 to 16, 2007 and North Andros June 8 to 16, 2007, respectively are invited
to contact David Williams at 322-4914 between 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. -David
Williams, Crusade Coordinator for Lay Family Island Evangelism
Pastors/Elders Summit A summit for pastors and elders will be
conducted at the New Providence Community Church, Blake Road, June 20-21,
2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Issues and programs related to
pastor/elder cooperation and function as well as sharpening the skills for
local leadership will be addressed substantively. -Pastor Peter Joseph,
Ministerial Director
Youth Announcements
Pathfinders Camp - (August 7-14, 2007)
All roads lead to Breath of Life Church, on Marshall Road for the
Adventurers Fair and Fun Day Monday, May 28th from at 11:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. A fun time is planned for all children. There will be bouncing
castles, hot dogs, and all the fun things kids love. Parents are encouraged
to bring the children out for a few hours of good wholesome fun.
Adventist Volleyball Season Results: Centreville Stingers are the
Champions, Hillview came in 1st, Bethany 2nd, and Parkgate 3rd.
The Sports Council and Youth Ministries Department thank all coaches, team
member Pastors, Elders and all church members for their Support. We seek the
continued support of all.
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.
Sports Council to meet Saturday May 25th, 8:30p.m. at BA Gym. All
are asked to be on time
Youth camp Meeting will be held during July 1 -14, 2007. Bible
workers, musicians, and all persons interested in working on the team are
asked to sign up with the Youth Ministries Department.Our speaker for the
Youth Camp Meeting is Ministerial Student Joseph Mahadeo, of Trinidad and
Tabago.
National youth Month is scheduled for October. National Youth
March will be held Sunday October 7th, 2007. Plan now to attend and be a
part of the National Youth Month events.
Mass Youth Choir to practice Sunday June 3rd, 6pm – 8pm at Living
Faith church. All youth interested in singing in this choir for the Youth
Camp Meeting are asked to attend this initial meeting. Praise teams,
musicians are invited to attend.
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
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.
Parkgate Church Health Symposium The Health Ministries department of
the Parkgate Seventh-day Adventist Church on Parkgate Road off of Kemp Road
invites you to attend a Health Symposium on June 2, 2007. Dr. Carey Bullard
will speak on Female and Pediatric Health and Wellness. Dr. Joseph Evans
will address Male Health and Wellness. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Bring a pen,
a pad, questions, and a friend.
- Sun sets today at 7:53 p.m.
- Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:56
p.m.
Greetings dear
Saints of God! It is that time of the month that I usually greet and write
you. I am indeed grateful for blessings that God continues to shower upon us
as a church. In fact, I will endeavor to share with you some of these
relating to Evangelism, finance and the progress of the new Bahamas Academy
at the Mid-year convention beginning June 27. In this regard, I wish to
remind you that Midyear Convention will feature the preaching of Shelly
Quinn, John Lomacang and Clement A. Murray of 3ABN. Of- course, I will kick
off convention as I would usually do focusing on the theme, "Words of Hope."
Pray much for each one of us as we allow the Holy Spirit to equip us to
minister to you. You can also expect the best in Christian music.
