As for the preacher Evangelist Guy Nembhard, God used him in an unmistakable manner. I vividly recall Tuesday night's message billed "Can We Identify The Anti-Christ?" Old and new Adventists as well as visitors appreciated the simple instructional but dynamic style employed in the presentation. It is amazing that though we have heard these things times before each time offers new vistas of truth and understanding. Haven't we been blessed?

We must continue to assist our visitors, friends and families ensuring that they attend each meeting. To do so it goes without saying that we will be there ourselves. You would also wish to submit the names of your prospects completing the three simple Bible lessons and supmiting them to your pastor so that we may have them for the big graduation this weekend. Lest I forget, the Evangelist wishes to meet with ALL MEMBERS in a service entitled Adventists United in Prayers from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at the tent tomorrow . Additionally, more members are requested to join the Joshua Team. Your pastor will explain.

Reflecting on this week's blessings, I confirm that the purchase of the generator was a divine idea in many ways -I will elaborate later. Thanks to those who assisted with the decision. I was also grateful for God ‘s diverting the path of Hurricane Isabel. Members and colleagues you prayed and God answered. What a mighty God we serve!

Early Learning Center Transitioning from the crusade, I wish to share another matter for your financial and prayerful input. It is the new Early Learning Center currently under construction. While this was not on our list of buildings for VBA for this year it would seem that it was on God's agenda. I feel this way as I visit the site and see the faithfulness and remarkable commitment of VBAs headed by Brothers Winston Ash, Cecil Cartwright Sr. and Howard Barr and the m-a-n-y others working without pay I am humbled and awed. At times I have to pinch my self and I do so to speak. However, there is a challenge as we need approximately $50,000 to complete the project leading up to phase 2 which means completion of the north wing as well as a section of the eastern wing. It is projected that phase one will be ready by the end of next month, thus allowing for our little darlings to move into new facilities. Fifty-thousand dollars is not a great amount for a conference our size it is simply 500 members giving one hundred dollars each or 1,000 members giving $50 each. Brethren, the time has come for us to venture out in greater faith. Additionally, your presence for 2 hours or more on Sunday or any day or afternoon as your job allows will help to propel the project. Let me also add that some of you have already made contributions. I can recall members giving $10,000, $1,000 and a pallet of cement respectively. Certainly there are others of you who can and are willing to share of your means with which God has entrusted to you. Please call our treasurer, or indicate ELC on your tithe envelope. Give whatever you can and make a difference in the lives of our students. -Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President, BC

Pathfinders: Making a Difference Generally, worldwide, the third Saturday in September is World Pathfinder Day. Therefore, here in the Bahamas on Saturday, September 20th, at various Seventh-day Adventist Churches, we will be focusing on the value and worth of our young people through the Pathfinder program.

This past weekend, we started Pathfinder week with a program in South Andros. Bro. Rohan Creighton, our Adventurer Coordinator, encouraged the members and young people of that community.

On Sunday past, at the Living Faith Church on Old Trail Road, over 40 Eager Beavers, Adventurers, and Pathfinders were invested after completing various class requirements. Dr. Leonard Johnson gave greetings and saluted Director Randy Johnson for committed and dedicated service. Bro. Randy also gave the director's report, highlighting the various events of the year.

In his charge, our youth director, pastor Andrew Burrows, encouraged the Pathfinders to take a more active role in the communities. He said that pathfinders are known as the largest uniformed youth group in the country, but we should not sit back and glory in just looking good. We have to move beyond this level and climb a little higher on the ladder of service. Pathfinders of the year were Jamaal Rolle and Tamara Mackey. Adventurers of the year were Rancario Johnson and Shaniece Saunders

On World Pathfinder Day, this Sabbath each local church will be hosting pathfinder programs. Governmental leaders and community leaders and other youth have been invited to be a part of these services at the various churches. The highlight of the week will be the National Pathfinder Parade on Sunday, September 21st. Hundreds of Pathfinders, Adventurers, Eager Beavers, and Masterguides will march from Windsor Park to the Big Tent at the Sports Center opposite the Government High School. The nationally acclaimed Pathfinder Band along with the dynamic Hillview Pathfinder Band will provide music for the parade. Church members in their T-shirts will be out in full numbers. Bring your banners and posters. Our aim is to display a positive message to this country. You are invited to join us

All are asked to assemble at Windsor Park no later than 4:15 p.m. The parade will start at 5 o’clock We will march south onto Cordeaux Ave, west onto Market Street, South onto Robinson Road, west onto Balliou Road. South on Balliou Road into Yellow Elder and to the Let God Speak Big Tent. Parents are encouraged to take a snack for their children after the parade because we will be staying on for the service. - Pastor A. Burrows, Youth Director

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 Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church. All SDA members are asked to attend as some exciting information will be shared with the local field.

Education Corner

Each new school year brings the opportunity to introduce fresh and exciting programs into the school's daily activities. One such program at the elementary division is entitled "See How Mannerly We Are". Students are being encouraged to be mannerly towards their friends and teachers. When they demonstrate these traits, they will receive points, stickers, treats, and prizes. Students whose points accumulate will be honored during our regular monthly chapel period--the last Friday of every month.

Teachers who have been around the classroom for many years will admit that today's child is, in general, much less respectful and mannerly than the typical child of a generation ago. Unfortunately, unless children learn respect for others, beginning with adults, they can never learn to respect themselves. Manners and respect are inseparable. Children begin developing respect for others by first developing

it for their parents. Children should be taught to behave in mannerly ways toward their parents. That means children should not be allowed to call their parents (or any adult for that matter) by their first names, to interrupt adult conversations unless in crisis, or to throw tantrums when they don't get their own way. Children should also be taught to respond to all adults, including their parents, with "Yes, Sir" and "Yes, Ma'am" (after all, isn't that how we were raised?). When adults speak, children should pay attention; and when adults give instructions, children should carry them out. It's as simple as that. Here are some tips for teaching good manners:

* Work on one thing at a time. For example, work on table manners first. When that has been perfected, go on to teach telephone manners, etc.

* Praise your children for their successes. When your kids display proper manners at home or in public, tell them immediately how well they did.

* Be tolerant when your child forgets, but don't overlook his forgetfulness. Avoid scolding a child in public when he forgets. Gently remind him what he should have said or done.

* Set a good example. Your children must see you setting a good example when it comes to manners. If you want your children to behave in a mannerly way toward you, you must behave in a mannerly way toward them as well. Parents, we cannot do it without you. We will teach and reinforce these social graces at school. But we need you to continue doing it at home. Let's work together as we help our kids remember to say: "please, thank you, I'm sorry, pardon me, good morning, no, sir, and no, ma'am". We will publish the names of students awarded at the end of each month for being mannerly. Happy teaching! -Lynn C. Smith, Principal

Women’s Ministries It’s not to late to get in on the Women’s Ministries Retreat to be held at the South Ocean Golf and Beach Resort, says Miriam Knowles, Director of Women’s Ministries.

Ladies interested in attending are encouraged to finalize plans with their local WM Leader or at the Office. This retreat, titled "Ordinary women. . .extraordinary Grace," promises to be the cure for the modern day women. See you there!

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

‘Let God Speak’ Choir Rehearsal The Crusade choir rehearsal will resume this afternoon at the Hillview Church at 4:00 o’clock. Practice will also be held at Hillview on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Music coordinator pastor P. A. Scavella expresses his appreciation to members who have faithfully supported the singing ministry at the tent.

Children's Ministries All Children's Ministries leaders are asked to attend an important meeting on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 P. M. at the Conference Office. -Cheryl R. Rolle, Children's Ministries Director

SDA Mega-Ministry Choir to Rehearse Today Only seriously committed persons are welcomed to join the SDA Mega-Ministry Choir. A practice session will be held today at Hillview at 4:30 p.m. - Anthony Russell, Director

Congratulations The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial corporation (BAIC) announces the promotion of Don L. Major, Sr. To the post of Deputy General Manager, effective Sept. 1, 2003.

From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Major served on the faculty of Florida A and M University’s School of Business and Industry as Assistant Professor of International Business and Strategic Management. After returning to the Bahamas at the end of 1996, Professor Major joined BAIC in February 1997 as a senior manager. He was Manager of Business Advisory Services until May 2003, when he was promoted to Assistant General Manager.

Six Annual Health Extravaganza You don’t want to miss the 6^th annual Health Extravaganza of Better Living at the Mall at Marathon Thursday, October 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come and get your blood pressure cholesterol and blood sugar screened. Test-taste delicious vegetarian dishes and drinks. Participate in aerobics and relax with a soothing chair massage after watching the cooking and hydrotherapy demonstrations. You will never be the same!

*Vegetarian Dishes-- if you would like to participate, call Marlene at 364-0085 or Ida at 323-5473

Hurricane Shelters We are still in the hurricane season, so it is important for us to do what is necessary to protect life and property. In the event that your place of residence is destroyed or badly damaged during a storm, you should be aware that the following are on the official list of hurricane shelters for the Island of New Providence: Bahamas Academy, Hillview Church, Good News Church, Living Faith Church.

Watch Adventist Spotlight Adventist Spotlight, a weekly local television programme, is on Cable channel 12 every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Invite somebody to watch this informative programme with you.

Free Training for Audio-Video Technicians Mr. Everett Wiles, a lecturer from Northern Caribbean University, will be in Nassau to conduct a workshop for Audio-Video Technicians. If you are interested in becoming a basic audio-video technician, you are invited to register to attend the workshop that will begin on Tuesday, September 23, at 9:00 a.m. and end on Friday September 26, 2003 at the Conference Office. To register, please call Akin Barr at 341-4021 on Monday, September 22, between 9 a.m. and 5p.m