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From The Principal’s Desk
There
are several hallmarks of youth: boundless energy, a willingness to forgive;
and an almost illogical optimism that too often rationalizes itself into
submission as youth turns to age. Youth says, “I can do all things!” Taken on
its own, this is at best a statement of sheer confidence, but on the lips of
the Christian, it is but half of one of the most basic truths of the Bible. We
simply add “through Christ” and our motto is complete: Through Christ I can do
all things!
Inspired by this powerful tenet outlined in Phillipians 4:13, Bahamas
Academy’s administrators, teachers, support staff, students and parents have
adopted as our motto “I can do my best”. Whether we speak of mental acumen,
physical stamina or emotional fortitude, we accept that the strength we need
to accomplish the goals set for us this academic year will come from our
belief in this principle, to which we committed ourselves in out first chapel
exercise on September 5.
This inaugural assembly also allowed me to introduce to our student body a
number of new members to our school family.
Monique Hepburn and Ada’Lee Jones joined the
Early Learning Centre as K5 teacher and Teacher’s Aide, respectively. The
school board and I are also pleased to announce the return of Music to the
elementary school’s curriculum with the addition of Reginald Forbes to the
teaching faculty. Coralee Carey has agreed to serve as substitute for
fifth-grade teacher, Diane Jones in the first term, and Allerine Munnings has
been engaged to serve as school secretary at the elementary division.
Six teachers have been added to the secondary
division: Hugo James (Mathematics); Trevor Greaves (Phys Ed); Earl Thomas
(Physics and Chemistry); Martin Lalnunsanga (Computers); Lorette Jones
(English); and Marguerite Laguerre (Health Science substitute for the first
term).
Improvements to the physical plant, including roof and bathroom refurbishment,
have been completed in preparation for our returning students, who numbered
911 this year - an increase of almost 5 per cent over last year’s enrolment.
Your financial support has contributed to the
purchase of 30 brand new computers and 12 brand new sewing machines, the
installation of air conditioning in the main lobby and the computerlab, the
procurement of 12 technical drawing desks skillfully built by Mr. Kevin
Rollins, and the opening of a cafeteria at the ELC. I am eager to express my
appreciation both to the Conference Administration for their financial
assistance with this improvement project and to Andrew Hanna and Friends
Construction Company for carrying out the repairs. I would also like to thank
Mr. Howard Barr, Physical Plant Supervisor, for overseeing all of the repair
and maintenance work needed for a smooth opening. We look forward to their
assistance in our upcoming ventures - grounds beautification, wall and fence
repair and science lab upgrade.
Rest assured, however, that our focus for this
year does not lie solely in cosmetic improvements, although we recognize their
urgent need even as we await the completion of our state of the art new school
building. Our commitment to training the head, heart and hand continues.
Through our increased public relations efforts, you will be kept informed of a
number of programmes under consideration to develop students’ thinking and
analytical skills. We also hope to establish a student forum to allow students
to express ideas and voice concerns, and an upcoming coin drive and talent
show will serve as student fundraisers, with donations embarked for the new
school complex. Watch this space and local media regularly for details.
Finally, we anticipate a new year filled with excitement and enthusiasm.
Operation RACE still guides our approach to teaching and learning. Developed
over the course of the last academic period, Operation RACE (Reaching
excellence by Accomplishing Christ-Centered Education) is a comprehensive
school improvement initiative that enables Bahamas Academy to operate at
advanced excellence in Adventist education that motivates, is relevant and
meaningful, and above all, prepares students for life and heaven.
The “community of learners” so vital to this
programme’s success still needs your nurturing and support so that they reach
their highest potential. They still believe that they can do “all” things. At
Bahamas Academy, we assure them that Christ will strengthen them in their
positive pursuits. Dr. Cheryl Rolle, Principal
BA On The Move VBA needs your continued support.
Lend us your hands; together we can do much for the Lord. Again, thank you for
your help on this necessary project. - Winston Ash, VBA President
Berea Church Family Life Seminar You are invited to attend the "Bonding
the Hearts For Home" Family Life Seminar at the Berea Adventist church.
Services are held each night at 7:00 P.M.. The speaker is Elder Anthony
Gordon, certified Family Life Educator and Family Ministries Director for the
Central Jamaica Conference. A special session for teenagers and young
adults between the ages of 11 - 20 will be held on Sabbath afternoon, October
8th , at 5:30 P.M.
Youth Announcements Young persons who have signed up to participate in
W.I.U./I.A.D. Bible Bowl are advised that a run-off will be held on Saturday,
October 15th at 4:00 P.M. sharp at the Berea Church. The book of study is
"Messages to Young People." One person will be selected to represent the
Bahamas Conference at the West Indies Union Level on Sabbath afternoon,
November 5th at N.C.U. in Mandeville, Jamaica. Out of the eight fields in West
Indies Union, one person will represent the Union at the Inter-American
Division level at the end of the year.
District Adjustments The following
pastoral adjustments were voted by The Conference Executive Committee on
Thursday, September 29, 200. Pastor T. Basil Sturrup to the Bethany SDA
Church; Pastor Leonard A. Johnson to The Centreville Church assisted by
Intern, Anson Albury. Pastor Leo Rolle is to assume responsibility for Inaugua
in addition to Message of Hope. These assignments will commence as of November
31, 2005. Your cooperation and prayers are solicited! Secretariat, Bahamas
Conference of SDA
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Offerings Intake to date:
Johnson Park $657 Maranatha $490
Message of Hope $195 Good News $543
Johnson Road $151 Centreville $250
Berea $5 Hillview $1163
Grant’s Town $2431.48
New Providence $281.70
Breath of Life $90.00
Private Donations $263
Real Harvest $170 Bethel $93
A.Y. Leadership Course In conjunction with the Masterguide Training
Classes of 2005, the A.Y. Leadership Course will commence on Sunday, October
9th , at the Hillview Church.. All Masterguides in training, A.Y. Leaders and
other persons interested in Youth Ministries are asked to be a part of these
sessions.
Community Services Float Parade On October
16th, 2005, there will be an exciting float parade held in conjunction with
the annual Community Services/Health Exhibition. The parade will embark from
the Conference office on Harrold Road at 9 A.M. through Yellow Elder, on to
Blue Hill Road, turn left on Wulff Road to Marathon Road and climax at R.M.
Bailey Park. The theme for the float parade is “Building Communities Through
Christian Service.”
Community Services Leaders to Meet There
will be a very important meeting for all Community Services Leaders tomorrow
morning, October 2nd, at 9:00 A.M. at the Centreville Church. -Pastor T. Basil
Sturrup
New Book Available You are encouraged to
get your personal copy of the ABC’s newest book “To Couples” for courtship and
marriage. Its exciting and informative. Call Lebert McBean at 426-2279 to
order your copy or give as a gift.
Healthy Life Style Deli Launched Radio Program Dr. Alvira Higgs is
pleased to announce that Healthy Life Style Deli has launched “Health Life
Style for Better Living Radio program on ZNS 1540 at 9:00 P.M. every Tuesday.
You are invited to tune in!
Centreville Trust Seminar The Trust
Services Department of the Centreville Church hosted an informative seminar on
the Importance and Preparation of Wills on Wednesday 21st September, 2005. A
Wills’ workshop will be held on October 2nd, at the church to provide
asssistance in the preparation and completion of wills. Watch here for the
time will announced in next week’s Logos -Tanya Hanna, Attorney-at-Law
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, October 1, will be the Johnson Park SDA
Church. Next week, October 8th , music will be provided by the Living Faith
Church.
Bahamas Academy Technical Division Bahamas Academy is in need of a good
used car for its automotive class. Persons who can donate such a car, please
contact Mr. Gordon Blake at #393-3381. Our students thank you for your
kindness. - Gordon Blake
Youth Announcements Masterguide Training continues for All MGITs this
Sunday 7:00 A.M. at Hillview Church. Please be on time.
Pathfinder Incorporation Meeting A meeting will be held for all
Executive Council Members of the Pathfinder Incorporation on Monday, October
3rd at 7 P.M. at the Hillview S.D.A. Church. These members are: Sean Ray
Jennings, Audley Mitchell, Sherry Burrows, Erika Perpall, Carmille
Sylvester-Butler, Barry Saunders, Rohan Creighton, Marilyn Bonaby, Marcia
Musgrove and Kirk Price. Sean Ray Jennings
Urgent Meeting
PRAISE REUNION CHOIR members are asked to
meet at the Living Faith S.D.A. Church today at 4:00 P.M. sharp! - 4:30 P.M..
Your response to this called meeting will be greatly appreciated. -Harold
Dorsette
Ebenezer Self-help Project The Ebenezer SDA Church Pathfinders will be
holding a car wash tomorrow, Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. and a
concert at 7:00 p.m. on Bernard Road and Adderley Street to raise funds for
their church building project. All are invited to support this worthy venture.
-Pastor E. St.Fleur
Centreville Choir Day The Centreville S.D.A. Church will hold its Choir
Day on Sabbath, October 8th at 11:00 A.M.. All are invited. Come and be
Blessed!
Althea Tinker
Card of Thanks The Bonimy family extends sincerest thanks to Pastors
Clarke, Smith, Joseph and Burrows for the wonderful funeral service held at
the Hillview Church for the late Sister Eleanor Bonimy. Grateful thanks also
to the Deacons/Deaconesses, Brother Anthony Curtis and the Hillview Cathedral
Choir for a job well done, and to all others who participated in any way. May
God’s blessings be with you. . - Eugene Bonimy & Family
Revival and Prophecy Seminar The Living Faith Church began a four weeks
revival and Prophecy Seminar Sept. 18th at the Church. Come and hear Lay
Evangelist, Lebert McBean rightly divide the Word of Truth.
Funeral Service Funeral service will be held tomorrow morning, Sunday,
October 2nd , at 11:00 A.M. for Bro. George Humes at the Grant’s Town Church.
Health Conference in Orlando Persons
interested in attending the Annual Health Conference and Training workshop in
Orlando January 2006, are asked to register at the Health Ministry desk at the
Conference Office.
Adventist Burial Society The regular
meeting of the Adventist Burial Society
will
convene on Monday, October 3rd , 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.
Hydrotherapy Service Available Persons needing hydrotherapy and colon
hydrotherapy care are invited to contact Bernardette Rolle, RN at 322-3831
Bible Worker Needed Johnson Park is in need of a FULL-TIME Bible worker
to assist in its upcoming Evangelistic Campaign. Interested persons are asked
to contact Pastor Anson Albury at 325-8862.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Women’s Ministries Department of the
Bethany Adventist Church will host a health lecture, Breast health care and
Breast cancer: Everything you wanted to know but was afraid to ask! This
special lecture will be held Sabbath, October 8th, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. during
the AY hour at the Cancer Caring Centre, Cancer Society Headquarters, East
Terrace, Centreville (2 doors south of ZNS) Our speaker will be Dr. Locksley
Munroe. We look forward to see you and your guests there. Call 324-8959 for
more information. Dr. Stephanie Hutcheson
Adventist Mental Health Professionals and
Family Life Directors Barrington Brennen would like to meet all Adventist
Mental Health Professionals and Family Life Directors on Saturday night,
October 8th, 2005, at 7:45 P.M. at the New Englerston Church, East Street.
This meeting includes all Adventist church Family Life Directors and their
assistants, psychologists, guidance/school counselors, certified family life
educators, social workers, psychiatric nurses, marriage and family therapists,
psychiatrists and lay counselors. Plans for mental and family health in the
Adventist church, upcoming events, and the organization of the Adventist
Mental Health Association will be discussed at the meeting. See you there!
Sun sets today at 7:05 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:57 p.m.
