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Thanks! Thank you, my brothers and sisters, for the overwhelming support
you gave to the "Let God Speak Bible Campaign." Because of your
involvement and tremendous support, we have realized our three objectives:
to reach non-members, to reach former members, and to reach current
members. As a result of your concerted effort, four hundred precious souls
have been baptized during the past four weeks. I pray to God that we shall
view these newly baptized members as new babes needing our ongoing
prayers, visits and fellowship.
I urge that we continue to nurture all new believers as our
work has just begun. Also, words of encouragement to the pastors of the new
churches, Leo Rolle and Basil Sturrup, and their teams will go a long way in
building these bodies. Today, Pastor Rolle and the New Thompson Boulevard SDA
Church members are worshiping in the two storey white building north of the
Munnings Building on Nassau Street, where a Bahamasair Office is located.
Pastor Sturrup and the Gambier members are meeting at the Public school in
Gambier. It may interest you to know that a baptismal record has been set in our Conference; and for this we give glory to God! With such an accomplishment, we in pastoral ministry are determined to reach our elusive goal of 1,000 baptisms for 2003. Let's pray and work towards this end. As a footnote, I applaud Lay Evangelist David Williams who spent three weeks in the Philippines during September. Through him, God has led 28 souls to accept His salvation. Also, I solicit prayers for Pastor Peter Joseph who traveled to Guatemala to represent West Indies Union at the Satellite Evangelistic Outreach. Once again, on behalf of my administrative colleagues, I say thanks for your support and thanks be to God for the success. hree wonderful quarters. - Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President, BC Community Services/Pathfinder Exhibition - October 13th, 2003 All roads led to the R.M. Bailey playing
field on Monday, October 13th, 2003 for the Annual Pathfinder and Community
Services Exhibition of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
The opening ceremony began shortly after 11am with brief remarks coming from Pastors Paul Scavella (Health Ministries Director); T. Basil Sturrup (Community Services Director); our Energetic Youth Director, Andrew Burrows, and Conference President Pastor Leonard Johnson, who cited the importance of the three ministries working together for the betterment of our community. He declared the Exhibition officially open and introduced our special guest, Mr. Athama Bowe, Consultant to the Ministry of Youth who lauded the praises of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all of its programs, especially in the areas of health reform and youth work. Furthermore, Mr. Bowe said "the structure of the youth organization is an excellent one because the development structure is one to be emulated". Also bringing remarks was Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Youth, Mr. Harrison Thompson who praised the Pathfinders for being the largest and most dynamic youth group, and added that the Ministry could always depend on us to lead during National Youth Month. He encouraged us to continue doing our part in the development of the youth in the Bahamas. In collaboration with the Pathfinders, the exhibition this year continued in the tradition of tastefully prepared vegetarian dishes, as well as crafts and skills acquired through the commitment and discipline of the Pathfinders. Competition was stiff and all participants are to be commended for a job well done. Results were as follows:
Although the Pathfinder competitions were exciting, the highlight of the Exhibition was indeed the Hillview Drum Corps, which no doubt left many speechless with a spectacular demonstration. We salute the Hillview Drum Corps. and Bro. Ray Jennings for their hard work that truly paid off on Monday. A note of gratitude goes out to all who planned and supported this year's Pathfinder and Community Services Exhibition, especially our Community Services and Pathfinder Coordinators and Directors, particularly Elvardo Perpall, Camille Sylvester, Ray Jennings, Lester Stuart, Randy Johnson, Marilyn Bonamy, Estelle Gibson, Sherry Burrows, and Louis Cleare. Thanks are also extended to our judges, Elder C. Melvin Lewis, Sis. Denise Johnson, Sis. Laverne Sturrup, and Bro. Audley Mitchell and special thanks to Philip Humes for always extending himself beyond the call of duty making these events a great success. We look forward to more participation and good Christian fellowship next year. Start preparing now.-Sherry Burrows, Eastern Region Adventurer Coordinator, -Barry Shane Saunders, Pathfinder Coordinator, Youth Department WI Union Personal Ministries Director to Visit Pastor Basil Reid, Personal Ministries Director of West Indies Union, will be visiting the Bahamas during the month of October. A special joint service will be held on Friday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant’s Town SDA Church, Wellington Street.. All SDA members are asked to attend as some exciting information will be shared with the local field. - Pastor T. Basil Sturrup, PM DirectorWomen’s Ministries Retreat Women’s retreat, titled "Ordinary women. . .extraordinary Grace," got off to a great start on Friday, October 17, at the South Ocean Resort. We request your prayers on behalf of our ladies as we interact with each other, rejuvenate our spiritual experience and renew acquaintances. Retreat ends on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Janice Brown travelled from Ethiopia to be our guest presenter. -M. Knowles, WM DirectorEducation Corner (This weekly column is sponsored by Bahamas Academy of S.D.A.) A mother once asked a child psychologist this question: "I am a single mother of a four-year-old girl. Recently quite a few people have made the comment that my child is spoiled. They say I give in to her and baby her too much. Could it be that by worrying so much about not being a good enough mom, I may have gone overboard? I know that I give in to her often, but after hearing her whine and cry, I can only take so much. Am I raising a spoiled child? If so, what can I do about it now? I love my child, but maybe I have loved her too much."How would you answer that mother? Here is my five cents. Many parents, especially single parents, equate indulgence, attention, instant gratification, and buying "things" with love. Because of our fast-paced lifestyle, many parents don't have the time to spend with their children. This makes them feel guilty, so when the child asks for something, the parent gives in, knowing that the item is probably not the best for the child but he gets it to "prove" her love as a parent. I feel that many Bahamian parents who are raising children in the 21st century are also guilty of giving in to children's wishes too often. Why? Because when they (the parents) were younger, their parents couldn't afford these items and they were told "no". Now that these young people have grown up, they have had more opportunities than their parents to get a college education and better-paying jobs. So they "shower" their children with everything money can buy just because they can afford it. What we are doing is raising a generation of children who are spoiled--a generation of children who can't appreciate the value of money, who aren't learning what responsibility is, and whose characters are being ill-formed. When these children enter school, they find it hard to relate to restrictions and rules in the school environment because they are allowed to do as they please at home. What will happen when these children become adults and move out on their own into society? Small children throw temper tantrums because we allow them to every time we give in to their whining and crying. We need to say "no", mean it, and stick to it! One way to handle this is to prepare the child ahead of time if you have to go into a store. Let her know that you won't be buying anything for her today so she should not ask. You can even promise her a treat if she does what you ask. But isn't that bribing, you may ask? All you are doing is reinforcing the good behavior you want the child to exhibit. If we don't correct this indulgent behavior when they're small, we will have teenagers who won't understand when things "get tough" and you can no longer supply everything they needs.
Bahamas Academy October Calendar: ! Oct. 20 - 24: Regular classes! Oct. 23 - PTA for ELC! Oct. 27: Mid-term Break! Oct. 28-31: Final exams for Grade 12 students -Lynn C. Smith, Principal
Bahamas Conference Executive Committee to Meet The Executive Committee of the Bahamas Conference of SDA will hold its next meeting on Sunday morning, October 26, 2003, at 9 o’clock in the Board Room at headquarters. All members are requested to attend. Administration
Hour of Music at Mary Ingraham Home Senior citizens are reminded that a weekly hour of gospel music is available at the Mary Ingraham Home in Emerald Gardens every Sabbath afternoon from 6:00 to 7:00 o’clock. The Good News SDA church choir will be our special guests. Next Sabbath’s guest choir will be from the Grant’s Town SDA Church.- J. Admiral Forbes, Coordinator
Bahamas Adventist Educators' Association All Adventist Educators are asked to plan to attend the following exciting upcoming events. You cannot afford to miss our:! Relaxing Boat Cruise - October 26, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (tentative date)! Scrumptious Luncheon - December 14! Informative Seminar - February, 2004! Inspirational Excursion to NCU - May, 2004-Adventist Educators' Association
(ASI) Adventist Services Industries Tickets are now available at the Conference Office for the ASI Testimonial banquet scheduled for November 29, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. at the Nassau Beach Hotel . Additionally, all Adventist business persons are asked to contact Mrs. Kimberly Bryan at 341-4021/2 urgently. Children's Ministries Department
Children's Day Upcoming Events Sabbath, November 22, 2003 Sunday, November 23 -Children's Fun Day. All children (aged 5-13) must not miss "Let's Play", a fabulous fun day for children to be held on Bahamas Academy school grounds from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Come and have fun, food, and more fun! Please see your Children's Ministries leader for ticket information. -Cheryl Rolle, Children's Ministries Director
Married Couples Seminar Keeping the Fires of Love Seminar for Couples married under 11 years is slated for October 31 to November 1, 2003. Couples are requested to register now for this seminar. Plan to be there. Seminar co-ordinators are Pastors Michael A. Smith and Barrington H. Brennen. Check the conference’s website for additional information.
Health Ministries The 2nd Annual Health Training Workshop will be held November 9-13, 2003. Plan to attend and become a Certified Health Presenter.
Note of Thanks Bro Dave Williams wish to thank all persons who supported him on his recent trip to the Philippines through their prayers and financial support. God used him in a mighty way at the prison during the day and at night at the crusade. To God Be The Glory, great things he has done. Bro. Williams says that the SDA Church was able to construct a chapel inside the prison grounds, which has an active membership. Finally, Bro. Williams says his trip to the Philippines was a humbling experience for him.
Youth Corner Church League Volleyball begins on Saturday night, October 18, 2003.
Watch Adventist Spotlight Adventist Spotlight is on Cable channel 12 every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Invite somebody to watch with you!
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