Pentecost and More –
Lay Campaigns
No
one can gainsay the success of "Pentecost and More" in our field. During
the first quarter of this year, well over 450 people were added to the
church by baptism in the Bahamas Conference. Inherent in this feat is a
spiritual significance that must never be forgotten. Pentecost is
repeatable. The Holy Spirit still infuses a formed and united body of
believers for the awesome task of winning souls.
On March 15, 2008, over
three thousand people were baptized across West Indies Union. If we put
self and self-interest aside and make room for the Holy Spirit, the church
will perennially experience extraordinary life and vigor that makes her
attractive in a revolting world.
During the month of May
2008, lay preachers across the Bahamas Conference will engage in an
evangelistic explosion captioned, "Pentecost and More Lay Campaigns".
Pastors are now actively preparing and equipping lay preachers for this
experience. Enthusiasm runs high as lay preachers across the conference
urgently await the launching of these campaigns. Again, the Holy Spirit
will accompany His people, and the results will bring glory to Jesus Christ.
I call upon pastors and
church members in the local churches to press together for the proclamation
of the gospel and a rich harvest of souls. Let us experience Pentecost and
More. Pastor Peter Joseph, Ministerial, Personal Ministries & Sabbath School
Director
The
President Shares About the New Bahamas Academy. Not Ready for
2008 By now it should be known that the new school will not be ready for
September, 2008. Nevertheless, significant progress has been made since we
met at the site for the January's convention. Here’s an update.
Quantity Survey Report The
Quantity Survey Report (Appraisal Report) is complete and is in hand. While
this report has been costly, I am pleased to report that it provides us with
vital information. Such information includes construction stages, materials,
finished work, work to be completed and costs associated with the same. The
report shows that the total cost of the Secondary Division is estimated at
12 million dollars. This represents the cost of land (land was donated by
the government), professional and building permit fees, materials, labor and
landscaping. To complete, it will cost 6 million dollars. Work completed
inclusive of material is pegged at approximately 3 million dollars.
Considering that we spent approximately one million dollars one might ask
"How can this be?"
The explanation resides
with the unselfish involvement of Volunteer Bahamas Adventist (VBA) a
similar program to Maranatha International. This local group of volunteers
under the able leadership of Winston Ash, has done much to ensure the
current level of progress. Without the support of VBA, we could not have
done so much with so little, and the quality of the work has not been
compromised. If you have doubts, check with our local inspector, Cecil
Cartwright, a former government inspector. It is amazing what God is doing!
Grant Proposal Another
document critical to the completion of this project is the preparation of a
grant proposal. I have good news -this report (draft) will be ready for the
fundraising committee by next week. Once this proposal would have been
sanctioned by the committee it will be personalized and delivered personally
to targeted persons and establishments. I need not tell you how important
this is to our fundraising drive. Friends, God is able, if we are tempted to
doubt Him, it will do us good just to look at where we are and where we are
coming from and the funds expended. As indicated we have gotten
significantly more that we have put in -this can only be God's doing. This
same God will see the project through. I believe it --what about you?
Finally, here is a
thought for you to ponder: “God never leads His children otherwise
than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the
beginning, and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as
co-workers with Him” Desire of Ages (224). Pastor Leonard Johnson,
president
Joint Youth
Forum Today “Year of Sacrifice.” Join
Youth Forum at 5:30 p.m. today, (May 3, 2008) at Hillview Adventist Church.
Guest presenter will be Pastor Charles Blythe, Youth Director for West
Indies Union. Master Guides are asked to attend the special training on
Sunday, 7 a.m., at the Good News Church. The Youth leader will meet all
leaders at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Health & Wellness Summit 2008 If you wanted to
attend the health summit in Orlando and couldn't because of financial
constraints, this is your chance to attend our very own Health and Wellness
Summit 2008 from May 28th - June 1st at a very affordable price. The Health
Summit is sponsored by Community and Health Ministries departments featuring
both local and international presenters. Each participant will choose and
attend two seminars. Seminars to choose from are:
1. Hydrotherapy and Home
Remedies
2. Lifestyle prevention and
management of Diabetes, Cholesterol and Hypertension
3. Vegetarian Cooking and
Instruction
4. Grief Recovery
Early-bird registration fee:
20% discount if registered by May 16, 2008. There is a limit on class size.
Register now at the conference office.
Hillview Health Ministries
Department presents Healthy Women, Healthy Families on Saturday, May 10,
2008 at 5:00 p.m. at the church. There will be dynamic presentations,
prizes and surprises, soul-stirring music, eats and treats and blood
pressure and BMI checks. Screenings begin at 4:30 p.m. sharp. This is
vital information you can't afford to miss. Plan to be there.
Stewardship Directors to
Meet All church Stewardship Directors are reminded of their monthly
meeting on May 4, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Conference. Conference
Stewardship Director
Journey In Concert
Tickets for the May 10, 2008 Concert featuring “Journey” are now available
at the Bahamas Conference Headquarters, Bahamas Academy Secondary and
Elementary, Healthy Lifestyle & Deli, Better Living Heath Centre & Deli,
Logos, The Christian Bookstore, and all local Adventist Churches. Part
proceeds in aid of Bahamas Academy. Jounrey is a singing group of students
from Andrews Univeristy, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA
Grant’s Town Adventist Men
Boat Cruise for Mothers. You are invited to be a part of the Grant’s
Town Adventist Men Pre-Mother’s Day boat cruise on Sunday, May 4, 2008. The
cruise leaves from Prince George Dock at 3 p.m. All mothers are invited to
come for a small fee.
Women's Ministries
Leadership Training Course will continue on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 8:30
a.m. at the Conference Office. All leaders and interested women can attend.
Sister Miriam Knowles, Women's Ministries Director
Adventist Men's Choir
Performs at the Kirk. The Adventist Men's Choir will be in concert at St
Andrew Presbyterian Kirk, May 24, 8 p.m.. All are invited to attend and
bring a friend. An offering will be taken. Part proceeds to assist in
establishing a scholarship fund for boys at Bahamas Academy and the new
school building.
The Hour of Gospel Music
at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 6 to 7 p.m.
Eagle Music Ministry
Network The Eagle Music Ministry Network Choir will meet today at 4
p.m. at the New Englerston Church and again on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Your
prompt attendance is necessary as we prepare for the May 10, Concert
featuring “Journey”. - Allison M. Rolle
Special Mother’s Day
Banquet. We invite you to our grand Mothers’ Day Appreciation Banquet on
May 25th at 7:00pm, seating time at the British Colonial Hilton. Please see
your Women’s Ministry Leader for further details.” The banquet is sponsored
by Prizims Ministries - Dillette Miller
Hillview Church Health
Ministries Department presents Healthy Women, Healthy Families on
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at the church. There will be dynamic
presentations, prizes and surprises, soul-stirring music, eats and treats
and blood pressure and BMI checks. Screenings begin at 4:30 p.m. sharp.
This is vital information you can't afford to miss. Plan to be there
The New Englerston Prayer
Ministry will continues at the Church tomorrow at 6 a.m. You are
invited to join us!
Pathfinder Leadership
Award Class (PLA) classes began on Sunday, April 13, at the Good News
Church. Classes continue each Sunday at 6:00 a.m. at Good News Church. All
invested Masterguides are urged to register and be a part of this advanced
training course.
Looking for Donated
Office Space The Pathfinder Corporation is seeking an affordable office
space to house our office. Anyone with information or persons who may have
a space that they can assist with, are asked to please contact Barry Shane
Saunders at 356-8466 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Advertisement for Teachers
Bahamas Academy is seeking full-time and
substitute/part-time teachers for the 2007-08 school year. Persons wishing
to assist in the Early Learning, Elementary or Secondary divisions can
contact the Principal at the school during regular working hours. Phone:
394-0094, 393-3381, 393-8898 or 394-8838-9
Sabbath School Supplies
All persons who have ordered Sabbath School Supplies please give Mrs.
Olga Roach a call. - 393-2693
Room Needed An adult
Adventist female is urgently in need of a room to live in. To assit
during a period of personal crisis. Call 341 4021 if you have room to
offer.
SAT Exams for the month of
May will be at Bahamas Academy tomorrow (May 4, 2008) at 8 a.m.
- Sun Sets Today at 7:41 p.m.
- Sun Sets next Sabbath at 7:45
p.m.
