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From The Office
of The President
Sabbath Greetings! A pleasant Sabbath to all
believers and especially to our newly baptized
brothers
and sisters! My administrative colleagues join me in welcoming you to the
Adventist Faith and urge that you read your Bible daily along with your
Sabbath school quarterly. Also, we encourage you to attend church regularly
for these will augur well for your spiritual growth. Gambier Mission Church,
Breath of Life and Good News SDA Churches are seeking to strengthen the
Adventist work and presence in the Gambier area, I am appealing to all SDA
Churches that may not be involved in any outreach/revival effort at this time
to assist the combined effort of the aforementioned churches as far as
possible. Additionally, the New Providence, Philadelphia and Hillview Churches
are in crusades your presence and support would be appreciated.
President of Montemorelos University Attends
BA College Fair We also greet and welcome to the Bahamas Brother
Andrew Thomas recruiting officer of Northern Caribbean University and Dr.
Israel Castillo, president of Montemorelos University. These college
representatives along with others who travel during the weekend will
participate in the Bahamas Academy Special Services Unit College Fair. This
fair will accord all seniors of both private and public schools to meet with
college representatives to obtain information related to college offerings and
scholarships. All High School seniors and parents are encouraged to attend
this fair on Monday, November 7, at the H. D. Colburn Gym at 7 p.m.
Convention 2006 Our annual convention
featuring the preaching of Dr. George Brown former president of The Inter
American Division, Pastor Ricardo Bain and myself kicks off on Wednesday,
January 4th at the Grant's Town Church. Subsequent meetings will be hosted at
Hillview and The Church of God Auditorium. Against the theme "Journey of Hope"
members can look forward to five days of inspirational preaching and music.
For the benefit of our Family Island members and non members the opening
service will be aired live on Radio ZNS1540 and rebroadcast on TV13 Sunday,
January 8, 2006.
Family Life Crusade Coordinator & Treasurer
At the recent monthly meeting of our Executive Committee on Sunday,
October 30th, it was voted to ask Pastor Peter Joseph and Elder Melvin Lewis
to serve as coordinator and treasurer respectively of our first evangelistic
outreach for 2006. This thrust which commences on February 18, 2006, will
feature the preaching of Evangelist Alonzo Smith of The Greater New York
Conference.
Helping Hurricane Wilma's Victims In
addition to the $10,000 voted to assist with relief efforts members are being
called upon to contribute clothing for children and adults (preferably new),
canned goods and finance. The Community Services Department of the Conference
will further assist with 200 blankets. These items will be passed on to The
North Bahamas Mission, our sister field comprising of Grand Bahama, Bimini,
the Berry Islands and Abaco. Turn in your contribution to your local Community
Services Director who in turn will submit to the Conference by Monday so that
the same may be shipped to Grand Bahama for distribution.
Off to WIU Session Some twenty persons
will travel to Jamaica to participate in the 5th Quinquennial session of West
Indies Union Conference November 9-12. This session will allow for the
election of church leaders and directors for the next five years. Pray much
for the outpouring of The Holy Spirit. Finally, we in administration say
thanks to so many of you who patronized Sister Ruth Sands-Glinton and The
Shoal Restaurant during the past few weeks. Sister Glinton explained that
numerous ones of you have stopped in and actually asked for her.
Administration encourages you to support the businesses of all Adventists. -
Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President, BC
Family Life Crusade Preach to the Suffering,
February 18, 2006 Evangelism still ranks among the church's highest
priorities. It's many and varied forms include family life campaigns. This
method of evangelism addresses the hurt and hopes of the fundamental unit of
every society - The Home. As a basic building block, we must give due
attention to the home. Dysfunctional homes produce dysfunctional societies.
Nowhere in the human experience is there more hurt than home life. Hence,
family life campaigns have lasting relevance and effectiveness in these last
days. Indeed, it is the Elijah message of Malachi and the Revelation which has
the power to make broken homes whole. Joseph Parker says, "Preach to the
suffering and you'll never lack a congregation." So get excited! A family Life
Crusade will convene February 18, 2006. Dr. Alonzo Smith from the greater New
York Conference will bring a message of hope to hurting families. -Pastor
Peter Joseph, Crusade Coordinator
CONGRATULATIONS To Ms. Sharon A. Rahming (daughter of Norward and
Eulease Rahming of South Andros) on her graduation from Law School and call to
the Bahamas Bar. May God continue to grant her His choicest blessings in her
practice, as she gives legal but Christ-centered counsel. -Norwood Rahming and
Family
Pathfinder Honours Fair a Success 50 Pathfinders braved the inclement
weather on Sunday past, to participate in the Pathfinder Honors Fair, held at
Hillview SDA Church. This was the second and the more important of two
sessions, as exams were written and honour patches were awarded to deserving
recipients. We are eternally indebted to counselors from around the conference
and Masterguides-in-training, who taught the classes and assisted with
maintaining law and order. Thanks to our youth director, Pastor Andrew E.
Burrows who was on hand to witness the enthusiastic crowd, and also for
closing the fair and presenting the honours. - Lester Stuart
Praise Reunion in Benefit Concert
Praise Reunion Choir will host a benefit concert in aid of Bridgette Bell’s
medical fund on November 13, 2005, at 8:00 p.m. at the National Centre for the
Performing Arts, Shirley Street. The generous support of the SDA community is
solicited. Tickets are available from the following person from the various
churches:Good News - Nicola Brown, Johnson Park - Barry Saunders, Breath of
Life - Elder Miriam Knowles, Bethany - Dillette Brown-Miller, Centreville -
Andrew Gilbert, Hillivew - Mary-Ellen Knott/Rowena Smith, Message of Hope -
Curtis Bryan, Maranatha - Tony Russell, Parkgate - Lindell Hanna, Real Harvest
- Vernal Rolle, Grant’s Town - Nelson Bain/Marcia Musgrove, Living Faith -
Andria Musgrove, New Providence - Vernita Kelly, Healthy Lifestyle & Deli -
Dr. Alvira Higgs and Better Living Health Center & Deli - Dr. Idamae Hanna. -
Allison Mason
Bahamas Academy News Bahamas Academy is
well on its way in making education exciting, applicable and real to our
students. Our teachers are employing methods that are effectively helping our
students to grasp the many concepts taught since September 2005.
Activities have been planned to accommodate the different learning styles of
our students. Recently the Grade 5 students invited the Board Chairman and
Conference President, Dr. Leonard Johnson to reinforce content learned in
their Bible classes. The teachers engaged the students in a simulation
exercise that will be forever etched in the minds of our students. It was a
concrete lesson in the form of a mini church service. In October, the
Grade 5 teachers were on the ball again as they brought the topic of Piracy
alive to the students. You would not only be amused but also impressed by the
students' interpretation of the pirates that they represented. Each student
had to make an oral presentation of a pirate of choice. We encourage you
to stand with our school as we impart skills and encourage thinking that will
help our students to meet the global challenges which are imminent. It is our
desire to achieve these goals and maintain our philosophy…. "to restore in our
students, the image of God." -Joan M. Scavella, Vice-principal, BA
Bahamas Academy to Host College Fair
Bahamas Academy is inviting all senior students from both private and
public schools to attend its annual college fair to be held on Monday,
November 7, 2005, at the Gymnatorium. There will be recruiters in attendance
from the Caribbean, United States and locally. We look forward to seeing you
as you make future plans towards achieving your goals and aspirations - Denise
Johnson, Guidance Counselor, BA
Nursing Position Available The
Office of Education is accepting applications for the position of school nurse
at the Academy. Interested persons may pick up applications from the school on
Wulff Road. Completed applications, along with all the relevant documents,
must be submitted to the Education Director by November 18. -Dr. Cheryl R.
Rolle, Education Director
Worker Needed Handyman, with a
drivers license needed. Call 3418643 after Sabbath for details.
Nova Announcement All individuals
interested in pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business
Administration or Human Resources at Nova Southeastern University here in The
Bahamas, starting in July 2006, are invited to attend an informational meeting
at the Hilton Hotel tonight, Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 8 o’clock. The
classes are scheduled for Saturday nights and Sundays to accommodate Sabbath
Keepers. For more information, please call Dr. Leon Higgs at 323-3930 or
324-3767
Hour of Gospel Music The Hour of Gospel
Music at the Mary Ingraham Home continues on a weekly basis at 6:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. The schedule for today, November 5th , will be the Parkgate SDA
Church. Next week, November 12, music will be provided by the Philadelphia
Church.
Youth Announcements
●Pathfinder Exhibition / Fair Pathfinder Exhibition is planned for
Sunday, December 4th. All Pathfinder / Adventurer Clubs are asked to prepare
their clubs to participate in the various events.
●Each Pathfinder director is asked to collect the tents for practice tomorrow
morning from 9:00 - 9:30 at the Hillview Church. The contact person is
Director Lester Stuart. These tents will be issued on a first come basis and
are to be returned the following week.
●Remembrance Day Parade The Annual Remembrance Day Parade will take place on
Sunday, November 13th. All Pathfinders/ Masterguides are asked to assemble at
the Grant’s Town Church in full uniform by 11:00 a.m. for the march to the
Garden of Remembrance.
●Pathfinder Conclave/Workshop -There will be a Pathfinder Conclave/Workshop on
Sunday, December 11th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Pathfinder
Directors/Assistants, Adventurer Leaders/Assistants, Counselors, and other
relevant persons MUST be in attendance. Venue to be announced at a later
date.-Sean-Ray Jennnings
●United Youth Congress - Persons interested in attending the United Youth
Congress in Atlanta, April 9 - 13, 2006 are asked to submit their names to the
Youth Department at the conference office. --Sean-Ray Jennnings
●Masterguide Training/Church History Course -Church Heritage Course continues
this Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. for all Masterguides in training. Other
persons interested in learning more about the history of the church in general
and the Seventh-day Adventist church in particular are invited to attend.
●Pathfinder/Adventurer Council Meeting/Pathfinder Exhibition -The Pathfinder
Exhibition will be held on Sunday, December 4th. All Pathfinder/Adventurer
Directors are required to attend a very important council meeting at 3:00 p.m.
this Sunday at the Hillview church, as important information relating to the
exhibition will be shared. It is important that each church be represented.
Adventist
Burial Society The regular meeting of the SDA Burial Society will
convene on Monday, November 7th, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church
Annex. Members can become financial at this time. Persons interested in
securing interment arrangements are invited to join now.-Henry R. Moncur, Sr.
Philadelphia Church in Gospel Crusade
Tomorrow night, the Philadelphia Church begins the second week of a three week
Gospel Crusade at the church in Elizabeth Estates.
Come and hear, Evangelisht Marva Farquharson-Moore, as she brings the Word of
God, Monday through Thursday nights, beginning at 7:00 p.m.- A. Dorsett
Education Department of Centreville to Host
Speech Competition Today The Education Department of the Centreville
Church extends an invitation to all our sister churches to participate in a
speech competition to be held at the church today, November 5, 2005 at 4:00
p.m. Topic “The Television and Internet are Designed to Contaminate The Minds
of Christians.” Trophies and certificates will be awarded.-Pansy
Hamilton-Brown
Adventist Men
●The Annual Men’s Concert will be held December
3, 2005. Plan to attend and be blessed. Part proceeds will aid a scholarship
fund at Bahamas Academy.
●Adventist Men Choir Practice today at 3:30 a practice will be held at the
Living Faith Church for all Adventist Men in preparation for our second
Christmas Concert which will be bigger and better. - Anthony Roach
●All Adventist Men are invited to join Awakening March on Sunday, Nov. 6
beginning at 2 p.m. from Windsor Park. The purpose of the march is to give
witness to Gods call upon the lives of men.
Note of Thanks Percy and Roceta Miller and
family along with the Battles family in Texas express heartfelt thanks and
appreciation for your prayers and many calls during the illness of Keffie
Battles who suffered a stroke. Special thanks is extended to Dr. Leonard A.
Johnson, Pastors H. A. Roach and M. A. Smith. Also, Sis. Beverley
Lockhart of Good News Church expresses heartfelt thanks for your kindness
toward her and her family. Both families solicits your continued prayers which
have been seen and felt. -Miller/Lockhart families
Attention! Gospel Concert Neville Peter
and Allison Mason will be in concert Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at Abundant
Life Church, Abundant Life Road. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to
aid Pastor Ed’s medical fund.
Open House at Wholestic Lifestyle Center
Wholistic Lifestyle Center, West Avenue, Centreville, will be having an
open house on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, from 9 a.m. to noon. You are invited to
come and see how a Colonic procedure (cleansing of the Colon) is done. Please
call 323-0610 for more information.
VBA Conference-wide Field Day at Marshall Road
VBA is hosting a Conference-wide field day at the New Bahamas Academy
School site on Marshall Road. All abled-bodied persons are invited to come by
and volunteer a few hours to this worth-while project. Additionally VBA needs
your continued financial support. Lend us your hands; together we can do much
for the Lord. Again, thank you for your help on this necessary project. -Bro.
Winston Ash, VBA President
Adventist
Educators’ Association Meeting The Bahamas Seventh-day
Adventist Educators Association's next regular meeting is scheduled for
Saturday, November 19th, 2005. - R. Dames
Sun sets today at
5:29 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 5:24 p.m.
