Online Logos for October 8, 2005

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From the Office of The President

In the office of president one gets any number of messages ranging from good to not so good. However on Sunday, October 2, while attending the funeral service for George Hume, I was most gratified (though not surprised) to hear a non Seventh-day Adventist speak so well of our deceased Brother George Humes. As if that were not enough he went on to extol the virtues of another Adventist Taxi Driver, Brother John Musgrove. I need not tell you that I was greatly impressed. To me those words only underscore the belief that when Christ possesses us He is seen in the way we dress, eat, conduct business, treat our spouses, relate to colleagues and people in general. While this non-Adventist alluded to only two members I know there are many in the Taxi business and in every profession exemplifying Christ. To me this is the greatest sermon or witness one can bear. Let me illustrate. On Wednesday evening while attending the Grant's Town Church crusade, I saw the above- mentioned non-Adventist gentleman and learned that he was attending the meetings since Sunday evening following the funeral. Members, a life lived for Christ attracts souls for Christ.

Support Your Crusade

Given the aforementioned I am encouraged every time we launch a crusade because souls are drawn to the Master, Jesus Christ, and the church is invigorated. I have visited each Evangelistic center and I marveled at the unique way God is blessing each evangelist or presenter. The messages all focus on Christ even though they are presented in ways reflecting the speaker's personality and style. However, I would appeal for greater support with our presence. You would also want to convince at least one of your friends to attend and that should not be so difficult. After all, he or she is your friend! This weekend, Johnson Park, Maranatha and Parkgate will launch their series. Please pray for the Evangelists and support them. Remember to do your part.

 

Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

Over ($7000)dollars was given to assist with the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thank you so much for your contributions. While we did not participate in the national telethon on Friday, September 30 we did contribute to the same on Monday of this week. Additionally, we assisted a Bahamian SDA family in the Gulf Coast area, and will donate the balance of funds to the South Central Conference and ADRA (Adventist Development Relief Agency). Again thanks for your generosity which made all of this possible. As we are still in the Hurricane season I ask that all local church Community Services Leaders have ready those necessary items in the event that we are required to respond locally to any disaster. In this vein I ask that such leaders support the efforts of Pastor Sturrup in organizing for such a possibility of a storm or hurricane.
 

Church Games 2005

Recently, a letter was circulated expressing disappointment for the Adventist Denomination's decision to participate in the upcoming Church Games 2005. To compound this matter the Media listed the Adventist Church as one of the denominations that would be involved. I wish to assure you that neither Conference Administration nor the Youth Department committed the Church. It goes without saying that the Sabbath would be an issue as well as other factors.
 

Bahamas Academy Banquet
I commend to you the Reunion Banquet of Bahamas Academy slated for October 23, 2005 at the Royal Bahamian Sandals Resort. Committee members have been working assiduously to obtain ads and sell tickets for the same. Initial reports point to success. However, it is important that your church and business are listed in this souvenir booklet. This is a special one marking Bahamas Academy's 91st birthday. You would not want to miss the opportunity to showcase your services in this booklet. The proceeds from this event will go toward the building project of the new school now in progress on Marshall Road. Your support is needed and should you desire to do more, there is the opportunity to give directly to the project by calling us at our Headquarters on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway at 341-4021/2.
 

Inspirational Food

Finally, I urge you to study daily your Sabbath school quarterly and devotional. Already, I am being blessed with the emphases coming out from the book of Ephesians. These lessons and devotional readings should prepare us for our January Convention featuring the solid and Biblical preaching of Dr. George Brown. Happy Sabbath! - Dr. Leonard A. Johnson
 

Building Communities Through Christian/Health Services The Community Services department in collaboration with the health Ministry department seeks to build stronger communities. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has left an indelible impression in the area of Community Services throughout the nations of the world and the Bahamas is no exception.
Thousands of Bahamian citizens all across this archipelago have benefited from programs and initiatives designed to assist the less fortunate and those affected by disaster or tragedies.
Likewise, the Health and Temperance Department continues to provide information and physical activities geared toward improving the health of our people.
These two ministries of the church bring to life the practical elements of the gospel in light of III John verse 2, "Brethren I wish above all things that you PROSPER and be in GOOD HEALTH, even a thy soul prospereth."
 

On Sunday, October 16, 2005, the Health Department and Community Services Department will combine its efforts to Host the annual exhibition on the R.M. Bailey Park.
Under the theme "Building Stronger Communities Through Christian Service," the day's activities will begin with a colourful float parade that will leave the Conference Office at 9 a.m. on to Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, North on Blue Hill to Wulff Road on Wulff Road to Marathon Road, South on Marathon to R.M. Bailey Park for the opening ceremonies.
The rest of the days activities will consist of fun and games for the children, including a treasure hunt, bouncing castles, ball throwing and the like. You can also purchase delicious dishes from the many church booths represented. There will also be food tasting, aerobic exercises, a variety of health lectures and a massive clothing give away.
For more information, contact the Community Services Leader or Health and Temperance Leader at your church or call sister Deena McPhee at the conference office - 341-4021. - T. Basil Sturrup, Departmental. Director

Note of Thanks Pastor and Mrs. John Carey are grateful for this opportunity to say "thanks" to the officers, pastors, and staff of Bahamas Conference for their visits, calls, prayers and other expressions of support during Pastor Carey's illness. Pastor Carey is also very grateful for the prayers and expressions of good will by many members and friends. He appreciates the continued prayers of all the saints for his full recovery.

VBA On The Move VBA needs your continued financial and physical 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
 

Message of Hope 2nd Anniversary The Message of Hope Church will be celebrating its second anniversary October 21-23, 2005, with Friday evening Vesper, Sabbath services and a cultural show on Sunday. All are invited to come and bring a liberal offering or a donation to aid the church’s building fund. -Curtis Bryan

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 at 7:00 a.m. all Masterguides in training, A.Y. Leaders and other persons interested in Youth Ministries are asked to be a part of these sessions.

 

Pathfinder Honors FAIR, October 23rd beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hillview SDA Church. Earn honors in christian manners, basic rescue, book keeping, oragami, computers, first aid, knot tying, sewing, baking, and stewardship just to name a few.


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.


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 8th , will be the Living Faith SDA Church. Next week, October 15, music will be provided by the Maranatha Church.


Youth Announcements Masterguide Training continues for All MGITs this Sunday 7:00 a.m. at Hillview Church. Please be on time.


Adventist Mental Health Professionals and Family Life Directors Barrington Brennen would like to meet all Adventist Mental Health Professionals and Family Life Directors on tonight, October 8th, 2005, at 7:45 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!


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.


Urgent Meeting Tonight for Praise Reunion Choir Members All Praise Reunion Choir members are asked to meet at the Centreville S.D.A. Church tonight at 7:30 sharp! Your response to this called meeting will be greatly appreciate -Harold Dorsette


W.I.U./I.A.D. Bible Bowl 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. -Pastor A. Burrows, Youth Director


Centreville Choir Day The Centreville S.D.A. Church will hold its Choir Day today, Sabbath, October 8th at 11:00 a.m. All are invited. Come and be Blessed! -Althea Tinker


Prayer Breakfast Tomorrow Morning at the Gym The Bethany and Message of Hope Churches will be hosting a Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning, October 9th and all prayer warriors from our sister churches are invited. We begin at 6:00 a.m. under the theme “Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer.” Presenters are Sisters Barbara Carey, Brenda Johnson and Pastor Leo C. Rolle


Education Department of Centreville Church to Host Speech Competition 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 on 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.
Applications forms and rules for the Speech Competition can be obtained at the Youth Department of the Conference. Deadline for application will be October 22, 2005. For more information call Pansy Hamilton-Brown at 393-1493.


Centreville Church Women’s Ministries The monthly meeting of the Women’s Ministries Department of the Centreville Church will be held on Monday, October 24, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. All women are especially invited to attend this service that will focus on the topic “Healing for Broken Women.” -Pansy Hamilton-Brown, Women’s Ministries Director


Youth Gate-Way to Adulthood Ceremony Young persons and teenagers between the ages of 11 - 20 are invited to participate in this seminar, hosted by the Berea S.D.A. Church and presented by Elder Anthony Gordon, Family Ministries Director for the Central Jamaica Conference. The event begins at 5:30 P.M. this Saturday afternoon at Berea.


Adventist Men 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. - Anthony Roach


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.
Persons interested in becoming a fitness and exercise Trainer are invited to an eight a.m. meeting tomorrow (Sunday) morning at the Living Faith churc
All Health ministries Leaders are invited to a meeting this Sunday morning at 8 .m. Final Plans for the Health Booth will be discussed.
All men's ministry Leaders are invited to a meeting tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
The Health Ministry Department will be traveling to Eleuthera, October 27-30. Educational lecturers and eight weeks to Wellness program will be the high light of the weekend.


Bible Worker Needed Johnson Park is in need of a FULL-TIME Bible worker to assit 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 SDA 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 today, Sabbath, October 8th, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. during the AY hour at the Doctors’ Hospital Conference Room. Our speaker will be Dr. Locksley Munroe. We look forward to seeing you and your guests there. Call 324-8959 for more information. -Dr. Stephanie Hutcheson


SDA Educators’ Association Meeting Our next association meeting will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m in the Doctors’ Hospital Conference Room. Come and make a difference. - R. Dames


Weekly Radio Program Tune in to Healthy Lifestyle for Better Living Radio Program that is aired on ZNS 1540 at 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday.



 

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