Somehow, we adults get the idea that children have nothing to teach us. After all, we were once children and we ought to know. But the truth is that there are many spiritual lessons we can learn from them. Says Ellen White, "the simplicity, the self-forgetfulness, the confiding love of a little child are the attributes that heaven values." (The Desire of Ages)

As we allow the truth to sink into our innermost consciousness, we will come to recognize that all of our children come to us as a gift from God. I implore all parents, guardians, teachers and everyone who come in contact with our children to treat them with love. Display trust and concern for them. Remember that they need our guidance every step of the way.

Special welcome is extended to our special guests for this weekend, the Evans triplet - Dexter, Devon and Denesha hail from North Andros. They are twelve years-old and are an integral part of the Lowe Sound SDA Church. Their ministry in music weekly continues to inspire and bless the worshippers. I know that as you listen to them today that indeed you too will be lifted heavenward. Thanks to Bro. Evans and especially their mother Linda who is accompanying them for this special occasion today. May God continue to bless their voices as they continue to sing for Jesus.

Tomorrow, November 24 our Children’s Banquet will be held at the BCPOU Hall, Farrington Road, from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets will not be available at the door, therefore kindly see your local Children’s Ministries Leader to secure your child’s seat.

Once again, congratulations to all of our children, the directors, teachers and faithful parents as we celebrate in concert this afternoon at 3:30 at the Hillview Church in our annual Children’s Musical Extravaganza. –Rowena Smith, Director CM

Progress Report Pastor Neville Scavella who underwent open-heart surgery is still in hospital in Forth Lauderdale. Sis Alwhyne Scavella indicates that he is making good progress and request that you continue to remember them in your prayers.

Final Examinations. Very few people like to be evaluated for what they know or do not know. Children are no different. They soon come to realize, however, that examinations are a reality of school life and will be for several more years to come. How can parents help children get through these nail-biting experiences? Here are some suggestions for getting your child ready for examinations:

1. Build your child's confidence. Praise your child whenever he/she puts time and effort into homework assignments and/or projects. Praise him for the hours put into a project or for a job well done even before he receives a grade from the teacher.

2. Insist that your child write neatly and clearly. If you check his/her work and you're not satisfied with the way it looks, ask him to do it over. Teach him to be his own critic by looking over and reading his work before turning it in. If this habit is developed in primary school, he will thank you for it when he reaches secondary school. Teachers may mark something wrong if they cannot make out what the child is saying.

3. Develop the habit of checking your child's books each night. Ask him questions about work done that day based on what you read in his notebooks. Clarify anything he may not be clear on and make sure he understands.

4. A good way to study Spelling words is to have the child WRITE the words on a piece of paper as you say them. Most children need to SEE the words, not just hear them.

5. The best way to study for Mathematics is to have the child practice working similar problems on a piece of paper. If your child is in Grade 2 or higher, make sure he knows his multiplication tables. Make a game with these tables; have him use flash cards while in the car on the way to school. Word problems in Math seem to present some challenges. The key to getting word problems right is first to understand what the problem is asking the child to do. Help him to "see" what the problem is asking.

6. Do not wait until the night before the examination to review. Ideally, revision should take place each night. But revision should continue in intensity at least a week or two before exams begin.

7. Help the child control his environment when studying. You can do this by making sure the house is relatively quiet-turn off the radio and TV, and have smaller children go to a different room.

8. Give your child a good breakfast before sitting exams. Studies prove that children who eat a nutritious breakfast do better on examinations.

9. Ensure that your child has a good night's sleep the night before exams. This may mean altering your schedule so that you get home earlier than usual. Eight to ten hours sleep is best.

10. If your child is still nervous going into the exam room, remind him to pray. The Lord has promised to bring back to his mind what he has studied.

Eight Weeks to Wellness About one hundred excited health enthusiasts filled the Commonwealth Room, Nassau Beach Hotel, to attend the Eight Weeks to Wellness Seminar conducted by Dr. Donald Hall. There were people from all walks of like including a dozen from Grand Bahama. The Minister of Health for the Government of the Bahamas, Dr. Marcus Bethel, officially opened the seminar on Friday at 7:00 p.m. -B. Brennen

Bahamas Academy Does It Again! Bahamas Academy Administrators, staff and students congratulate its debating team on a stellar performance at the recently held BAISS national debating competition. Debating the moot "Children with special needs should be placed in special schools," the team of Mia Pintard, Brehon davis and Pedro Rolle defeated St. John’s College with a total score of 1,183 to 1,070. Brehon Davis was chosen as the Best Speaker. The team now advances to the third round of competition to be held next Wednesday.

Continuing the high praises, Bahamas Academy School also congratulates its early learning center on their outstanding performance at the national Arts Festival this year, where students from K4 under the direction of Miss Desiree Brown placed first in the Pre-school category.

This is the second consecutive year that the students were entered in the festival and won. Last year they came first in the chorale speaking as well as the group singing. As a result of their outstanding performances, they have been invited by the Ministry of Education to participate in the upcoming One Bahamas Celebrations. The administration congratulates the various groups of students and thanks the teachers who spend valuable time training and preparing the students for competition. We invite our community to continue to pray that God will continue to bless our efforts, as students are trained according to His will. - C. Creighton, Vice-principal BAE

Go One Million Training All remaining training sessions for Go One Million will be held at the Centreville Church. Sunday, Nov. 24^th and Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m

Radio Talk Shows Tower 104.5, With B-Man and Marlene McKinney, Monday mornings 6:30 to 7:00. Turning Point Ministries, 1540 A.M., Sundays 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Alvira Higgs, 1240 A.M., Wednesday mornings at 9:15.

Family Focus on 1240 A.M., every 2nd and 4th Sabbath morning at 6:00 o’clock with Pastor Peter Joseph of the New Providence Church.

Action Steps to Go One Million Rally (Sunday, December 1, 2002)

Sunday, November 24, 2002: Joint Training: Instructors, Pastors and Members in attendance.

Sunday, November 24, 2002: Completion of Local Church & Conference "Go One Million" Banners.

Wednesday, November 27, 2002: Final Joint Session and "Go One Million" Dress Rehearsal

Bahamas Conference Calendar

November 23 to 30- Francophone, first anniversary Celebrations.

November 27 – Visit of World Youth Leader

November 30 –Ordination Service

December 1 -Centreville’s Mortgage-Burning Ceremony at 2 p.m.

December 1- -Go One Million Launch

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 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."

New Providence Church to Celebrate its 26^th Anniversary The New Providence Church with their theme "On the Way Home," cordially invite you to worship with them today. Pastor K. D. Albury, president of our Conference, will be the guest speaker for the divine hour. Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, executive secretary and immediate past pastor of New Providence, will give the evening’s meditation beginning at 4 p.m. Descendants from South Andros will be out in great numbers, so come, and experience a down-home version of how South Androsians worship. The Holy Spirit will be poured out in great measures as we journey home. Come! -Vernita Kelly

Living Faith Church A. Y. Department "Help, my family is in trouble!" It’s a cry that goes unheard from many of our youth. Are you hurting? Do you know someone who is? There is hope! Join us on December 7, 2002, at 4 p.m. at the Living Faith Church. Guest Speaker will be Dr. Wayne Thompson. Come, let’s break the cycle of pain and confusion.

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

World AIDS Day‘ Let’s Get Rid of Stigma and Discrimination’ Churches are encouraged and invited to participate in World 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.

Les Messagers In Concert To commemorate the first dedication anniversary of the Francophone SDA Church, Les Messagers Gospel Singers from Miami, Florida, will present a spiritually uplifting concert on November 30, 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Bahama Academy H. D. Colburn Gym. The entire SDA community is invited to support this event. For tickets call Pastor St. Fleur at 323-6450 or 362-103. You will be blessed!

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