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Under the theme "Times of Opportunity," Pastor Wade gave an historical account of how God has been working with His people through the years to present a message of hope to the world. On Friday night, Pastor Wade used a series of detailed charts that he made to illustrate the sequence of events and movement of people recorded in the Bible leading up to God's call to Abraham and Abraham's response to this call. Details regarding the call of Abraham and how he fitted into God's plan were discussed during the Sabbath afternoon meeting at the newly dedicated Living Faith Church. Wade revealed that the story of Abraham's life, which was a "series of climbs," greatly impacted his own life. Although Abraham had his struggles and personal challenges, he maintained a steadfast faith in God. His unwavering faith in God was especially highlighted when he stood with knife in hand on the mount, ready to sacrifice the promised son to the Lord. God rewarded his faith. In his explication of the Biblical record of Abraham's journey from Ur of the Chaldees (Iraq) to Canaan, the promised land (Gen. 11-18),Wade asserted that Abraham was "the right man, in the right place, at the right time." As we reflect on the story of Abraham, we recognize that we need to be more diligent in trusting and following God. It is reasonable to conclude that as he kept his promise to Abraham, He will provide for us now and in the future. In his final presentation on Sunday night, Pastor Wade pointed out that although Solomon came on the scene when conditions were favorable for telling the world about God, he missed the opportunity to get the message out. It is evident that "God was working like leaven in bread" to build up opportunities for Solomon to spread the gospel for the time, but he failed to do the right thing at the right time. Apparently he allowed his "wisdom" to minimize his dependence on counsel from the men of God. There is no record of a prophet speaking to Solomon about anything. Relying on his own judgment, Solomon became rich and famous, and five years after his death, the Egyptians came and took away all his wealth. In reference to our time, Pastor Wade asked, "Are we taking advantage of the opportunities available to us for spreading the gospel? According to Matthew 24:14, the one thing that is preventing the coming of Jesus is the preaching of the gospel to all the world. And the most effective means of preaching is the way we live. This is supported by Paul in I Thessalonians 1: 5 & 6. "Are you ready to stand in the gap in this time of opportunity?" The speaker challenged us with this question at the conclusion of the Bible Conference. Although he did not discuss at length any burning theological issues, Pastor Wade made us more aware of our need to trust God to empower us to take advantage of the opportunities that we have to live the gospel day by day.
Continued Prayers- Pastor N.E. Scavella The family of Pastor N.E. Scavella wishes to thank you for your prayers as his surgery was a success. Let us continue to pray for his speedy recovery. Up-coming events for Children’s Ministries ! November 23–Children’s DayJoint Children’s Choir Musical Extravaganza at 3:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church ! November 24–Children’s Banquet at the BCPOU Hall, Farrington Road, from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets will not be available at the door.–Rowena Smith, Director CMOur articles so far have focused on the sharing of information. Today’s column will meet our second objective. From time to time, many wonderful things happen with our students and we feel our constituency needs to know so they can share in our joy and delight and encourage our students in their academic pursuits. The school year has just started, but already our students are making us proud. We want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Debating Team of the Secondary Division on the stellar performance shown during the first round of the national debating competitions which was held at Nassau Christian Academy on Wednesday, November 6, 2002. The team consists of three members: MIA PINTARD, BREHON DAVIS (Bethany Church), and PEDRO ROLLE, JR. (Bethany Church) and they defeated their opponents from Westminster College in a debate which discussed the moot, "Be it Resolved, Education is a Privilege and Not A Right". The Academy’s team was the proponent of the moot. Mia Pintard emerged as the Overall Best Speaker of the competition. We are very pleased with the performance of these students as this was the same team which debated last year in the nationals winning in two consecutive rounds with Mia Pintard being chosen as Best Speaker on both of those occasions. Further congratulations are in order for Brehon, Mia, Pedro and Levardo Sands (New Providence Church) on placing 2nd at the United Nations Model Session held at the Radisson Cable Beach Hotel last school year. The team was presented recently during the School’s weekly assembly period with trophies and a computer system for their school sponsored by the Rotary Club. We say "thank you" to their head coach, Mrs. Celestine Creighton, who is assisted by Miss Allison Sawyer. Lots of hours go into helping students prepare for contests of this nature and we want to register our sincere appreciation to these hard-working teachers. The debating team will debate St. John’s College on November 20. Please pray for their success. The Secondary Division is continuing to rejoice this week after the successful completion of a very inspiring Week of Prayer with Pastor Lynden Williams, pastor of the Eleuthera District. His theme was: "Earth, Our Challenge; Heaven, Our Goal". As he preached every morning, students listened and many students recommitted their lives to Christ. Six precious souls were baptized last Sabbath as a result of this spiritual emphasis. We pray that God’s Spirit will continue to work on the hearts of other students who need to make a decision for the Lord! Continue to pray for our administrators, teachers, and students. Upcoming Events at Bahamas Academy:
! Dr. Baraka Mugada, our World Youth Leader and his wife, Mrs. Anne Mugada will be here from Nov. 27-Dec. 2. To kick off this weekend, a grand service will be held at Hillview Church Nov. 27 beginning at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday Nov. 28, meetings continue at Hillview beginning at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Mugada will proceed to Grand Bahama on Friday evening where he will speak at the Investiture Service. The weekend concludes on Sabbath where Dr. Muganda will speak at the Grants Town Church. Come and be blessed.Next Sabbath, Grant’s Town will be hosting a guest speaker, Dr. Stanley James out of Columbus, Ohio. There will be a service on Friday evening to begin the weekend. All are urged to attend and receive their blessing. November 21-23, 2002. The children’s musical will take place on Sabbath afternoon, Nov. 23 at Hillview beginning at 3:30 p.m., however, young persons ages 16 and older are asked to meet at Grant’s Town at 4:00 p.m. for a special Youth Seminar with Dr. Stanley James. Members of the WIU Camporee ‘03 Steering Committee are asked to meet Tuesday, Nov. 19,2002, 7:00 p.m. at the Conference Office. ! Persons registering for the WIU Masterguides Camporee ‘03 are requested to attend classes each Sunday from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hillview Church. Other Masterguides are also invited.! Deadline for WIU Masterguides Camporee fee is November 22. Call the Youth Department at 341-4021 or see your local Adventist Youth Leader.) Mega "Go One Million" Rally Sunday, December 1, 2002
ABC Eastern Standard Time Business Hours The business hours for the Adventist Book Centre are Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to noon. Call us at 341-2429 -Kenny V. A. Deveaux, Manager, ABC
Centreville Women’s Ministries Weekend Starting last evening through today, the Women’s Ministries Department of the Centreville Church is hosting a series of meetings for women. Sister Brenda Toote delivered the mediation thought last evening. Sabbath’s speaker will be Sis. Madeline Hanna. On Sabbath afternoon Pastor Barrington Brennen will speak on the topic "Sexual Sins and the Adventist Woman" during the AY Hour. Come, enjoy and be blessed.
Centreville Mortgage Burning The Centreville Church will celebrate 41 years as a people of faith, Sabbath, November 30 to Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, under the theme: "Rejoice With Us." All are invited to the worship services which will be conducted as follows: Sabbath, Nov. 30, -9:10 to 10:45 a.m. -"Consecration & Renewal." 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -"Praise and Thanksgiving." Sunday, December 1 beginning at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. -"Mortgage Burning ceremony." - Dr. M. D. Toote, Pastor
New Providence Church to Celebrate its 26th Anniversary The New Providence Church with its theme "Joy on the Way Home," cordially invites you to worship with them beginning Nov 20 to 24, 2002, at 7 p.m. as they celebrate their 26th church anniversary. -Vernita Kelly
The Triple ‘C’ Family Plan Have you registered as yet and become a member of the Triple ‘C’ Family Plan? The acceptance and implementation of the Triple ‘C’ Family Plan are projected to bring untold blessings to the church family and to the spread of the gospel. Remember, we need 1,000 persons throughout the Conference signed up before the end of the year in order for the program to be fully implemented. Let us seek together with this Plan the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Let us continue to pray for and sign up for the Triple ‘C’ Family Plan. "WE ARE A FAMILY-TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT." -M. A. Smith, Stewardship
Go One Million Training All remaining training sessions for Go One Million will be held at the Centreville Church. Sunday, Nov. 17th, Wednesday, Nov. 20th, Sunday, Nov. 24th and Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All Unit Leaders and Sabbath School Superintendents and Personal Ministries Council Members are invited to attend the Go One Million Training Program
Cat Island SDA Advancement Society A meeting will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillview Church. Greetings From The Canary Islands Pastor Adderley and Andrew Hanna send greetings from the Canary Islands where they are establishing the work and gave out over 3,000 Advent materials. Continue to pray for them as they minister.
Good News Women’s Ministries Department This evening at 5:00 p.m. the Good News Women’s Ministries Department will be sponsoring a presentation on the topic "Dating & Courtship - The Teenager & His Parents." The presenter will be Mrs. Denise Johnson, School Counselor. You don’t want to miss this.
Living Faith Walk-A-Thon The Living Faith Pathfinders will hold a walk-a-thon on Sunday, November 17, 2002. Persons aged 5 to 50 are invited to participate. Further information can be obtained from Randy Johnson at the Living Faith Church.
Attention All Women On Thursday, Nov. 21st all women of the country are invited to join in a march against rape and violence against women to commence at 12 noon at the East Hill Post Office. The march will end at Parliament Square in an effort to draw attention to the need for sterner measures to be taken with regards to the abuse suffered by women. Come let us stand against the viles of the devil.
World AIDS Day ‘Let’s Get Rid of Stigma and Discrimination’ Churches are encouraged and invited to participate in Worlds AIDS Day on December 1, 2002. The World Health Organization has designated November 11 to December 1, 2002, as a time to show support and offer encouragement to victims of AIDS and their families.
Philadelphia Power Prayer Service The hour of Power Prayer Service begins at 6 a.m. each Sunday at the Philadelphia Church in Elizabeth Estates. Come join us, and let us intercede on behalf of our families, our churches, our communities and our nation. Persons residing in the east are especially invited. -P. Gibbs ! Youth Forum continues Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church. Young people are especially invited.
Go One Million Church Quotas The following Church quotas are suggested. However, persons interested in this program are invited to attend. Berea, Good News, Maranatha, Johnson Park, New Providence, Living Faith, Freeport (30) Bethany, Breath of Life, Eight Mile Rock, Francophone, New Englerston, Philadelphia, Shiloh (15) Bethel, Ebenezer, Ephesus, Marsh Harbour, New Macedonia, Sunrise( 10) Centreville, Grant’s Town , Hillview (60) Cockburn Town, Cooper’s Town, Devil's Point, Kemp’s Bay, Millerton, Bluff, South Abaco Co., The Blessed Hope, West End (1) Gregory Town, Landrail Point , James Cistern, Lowe Sound, Moss Town, Mount Thompson , Rock Sound, Salem, Seaview, Bethesda, Tarpum Bay (5) -Dr. M.D. Toote Sun sets today at 5:26 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 5:23 p.m.
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