In order for the church, the Body of Christ, to accomplish the purpose for which it was established, there must be synergy, unity, harmony for there to be proper functioning. Additionally, the matter of training and proper allocation of human resources in the local church will be addressed together with insights on the mission of the church (Matt. 28:19, 20).

Jesus not only established His church at a point in time, but He also committed Himself to build the church throughout time. Accordingly, in Matthew 16:16 the Lord declares, "I will build my church." Through His Holy Spirit, Jesus continues to build the church by inspiring members of its body to service. The church as God's appointed agency for the salvation of fallen humanity will be the focal point of next weekend's plenary sessions.

Moreover, Integrated Evangelism seeks to enable further those called to serve in local church ministries to embrace their elected offices as channels of service in Christ's stead. IN this light, every ministry of the local church must have outreach as its primary focus. This truth is affirmed in the following passage: "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth" (Isa. 49:6). A follow up to the Integrated Evangelism Program is the "Go One Million" Campaign, which will be launched in our Conference on Sunday, December 1, 2002. May God inspire us to committed service in His vineyard.-Dr. M.D. Toote

Annual Pathfinder March and Rally Tomorrow, September 22 On Sunday, September 22, 2002, beginning at 200 p.m., Pathfinders, Masterguides, Adventurers, Eager Beavers and two lively Pathfinder Marching Bands are expected to take to the streets of Nassau for the 2^nd Annual Pathfinder Parade and Rally.

Under the theme "Trendsetters," Pathfinders will march in the formation of their individual churches from Windsor Park to Clifford Park (Fort Charlotte), demonstrating that there is a healthy alternative to the many ills that plague our society.

In view of this, all churches are invited to prepare banners portraying the essence of the theme "Trendsetters" as a healthy alternative. Churches are encouraged to turn out in full force as we will be marching by churches. Those without uniforms may march in Pathfinder T-shirts or churches’ colors following the last uniform group.

The following uniform table shows the minimum numbers suggested for each church:

Route for the Pathfinder March Beginning on Windsor Park, north to East Street, west on Gibbs Corner to Market Street, south on Market Street to Chapel Street, west on Chapel to Meadow Street west to Nassau Street, North on Nassau Street to west on Bay Street to Fort Charlotte.

Grant’s Town Church celebrates Super Sabbath 2002 The eighth annual Super Sabbath of the Grant’s Town Church was set in grand fashion. The music was glorious and heartfelt. Special gratitude is expressed to all of our visiting musicians including the Brown Sisters, Leslie and Jackie Brown, Daranique Mortimer, David, Clayton and Randy Forbes, Stuart Cherafaunt, the Good News and New Englerston Churches, and Mark Hanna.

The sermons focused on various aspects of the theme, "Holy Spirit Come and Deliver Us." All of the preachers were used of God to meet the needs and feed the flock. On Friday night Pastor Paul Scavella opened the preaching sessions with a word from Jeremiah [6:1-5]. On Sabbath at the 8 a.m. service Dr. Michael Toote led the church in a Holy Ghost time. The Sabbath School period was one where the church shared in the informative discussion and Bible Study. During the Divine Worship, President K. D. Albury, in his usual captivating way explored the subject of "Being Filled with the Holy Spirit." Lunch time came so quickly, many were not even hungry. Time was of the essence, however, throughout the day, and Chairman Norman Seymour kept all on a steady course. Thanks to all members of the Committee.

At 1 p.m., Elder Lionel Johnson, after a busy week and a hectic day, ascended the sacred desk and God used him in a profound and powerful way. At 2 p.m. Pastor Edward St. Fleur became a man on fire, and in an anointed way declared the Word of the Lord.

Sister Brenda Scott and Children’s Hour left everyone wanting more. Sister Scott, through exhortation and personal testimony, speaking from her heart, gave the most soul-searching message of the day.

Institutional promotions, church and crusade updates, and testimonies characterized the 4-5 p.m. session. Mrs. Ann Albury introduced representatives from Oakwood College and Northern Caribbean University who encouraged Christian higher education.

Pastor Clarke preached the 6 p.m. session and Dr. Leonard Johnson capped off the day in dynamic style.

We thank all those members from our sister churches who came, participated and contributed to a great weekend in the Lord. The theme song was "Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place."

Congratulations were also extended to Lawyer Sandrena Florvil-Benjamin, who was called to the British Bar earlier this summer and to the Bahamas Bar last week.

The church crusade will take place October 6 – 20, 2002

Bible Marathon 2002 On Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 p.m. Bible Marathon 2002 will be officially launched in Rawson Square, and will be carried live on ZNS-1 for one hour. Dame Ivy Dumont, Governor- General of The Bahamas, will commence the reading. In recent times the non-stop reading of the Bible from Genesis to

Revelation on Bay Street has been an annual feature. The Bible Marathon had its genesis here in the Bahamas May 7, 1978, when Pastor H. A. Roach first introduced it under a tent on Bernard Road, just east of the roundabout on Wulff Road. It was opened by the then Governor-General Sir Gerald Cash. This year marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of Bible Marathons in the Bahamas.

The Bible Marathon legacy was later passed on to Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe, then Youth Director of the Conference. He took the programme to Bay Street, first in front of the Nassau Shop (now John Bull) and eventually to Rawson Square, and the Family Islands. The goal of the program has always been to encourage the reading of the Bible, especially by young people. On one occasion the Bible Marathon took the form of an individual competition to see which young person would be the first to complete the reading of the entire Bible. Dr. Marvin Smith, who was then a student at Bahamas Academy, won the first prize. He read the entire Bible in less than one month. His photograph along with that of his mother Rowena Smith, was carried in the Nassau Guardian.

The annual Bible Marathon has been taken to several family islands, including South Andros, Eleuthera and San Salvador. All Nassau churches, and especially the youth departments of these churches, are invited to organize their church to provide readers for one hour each day during the four days it is expected to complete the reading. The support of pastors, parents and adults is especially requested. -Joan Duncombe

Education Corner This is a weekly feature sponsored by Bahamas Academy

Parents often ask the question: "How can I teach my child responsibility?" The overall objective for parents of young children is to teach them that their actions have inevitable consequences. One of the most serious results of a permissive society is the failure of parents to make a connection between behaviour and consequences. Too often a three-year-old child screams insults at his mother, but mom ignores this behaviour. A first grader launches an attack on his teacher, but the school makes excuses for his age and takes no action. A ten-year-old is caught stealing candy in a store, but is released to his parents with no penalties for his actions. A fifteen-year-old sneaks the keys to the family car, but his father pays the fine when his son is arrested. A seventeen-year-old drives the family car like a maniac and his parents pay for the repairs when he wraps it around a telephone pole!

You see, all through childhood, loving parents seem determined to intervene between behaviour and consequences, breaking the connection and preventing the valuable learning that could have occurred. Thus it is possible for a young man or lady to enter adult life not really knowing that every move we make directly affects our future, that irresponsible behaviour eventually produces sorrow and pain.

How can parents connect behaviour with consequences? Here are some suggestions:

If irresponsible behaviour is not modified during childhood, parents will be "bailing out" their grown children and producing emotional cripples who often develop lasting characteristics of dependency and immaturity.

The goal of the program has always been to encourage the reading of the Bible, especially by young people. On one occasion the Bible Marathon took the form of an individual competition to see which young person would be the first to complete the reading of the entire Bible. Dr. Marvin Smith, who was then a student at Bahamas Academy, won the first prize. He read the entire Bible in less than one month. His photograph along with that of his mother Rowena Smith, was carried in the Nassau Guardian.

The annual Bible Marathon has been taken to several family islands, including South Andros, Eleuthera and San Salvador. All Nassau churches, and especially the youth departments of these churches, are invited to organize their church to provide readers for one hour each day during the four days it is expected to complete the reading. The support of pastors, parents and adults is especially requested. -Joan Duncombe

Kemp’s Bay SDA Concert Kemp’s Bay SDA Church will host a gospel concert in aid of the development of the work in Kemp’s Bay the 5th of Oct. at H.D.Colburn Gym, Bahamas Academy, on Wulff Road at 8:00 p.m. Family Island style musical renditions, recitals and more will be included.

Guest emcees : Mr. Picewell Forbes and Mr. Wycliffe Miller, both of ZNS. Come and show your support for South Andros. -C. Miller

South Andros Adventist Development Association Aim: To win all of South Andros for Christ with our presence and support. Membership: Open to anyone, group or church interested in the proclamation of the message in South Andros. Election of officers and chapter leaders will be held on Nov. 2^nd in Nassau. Listen for more information

Breath of Life SDA Church Calendar

Sabbath, September 28 - Youth Super Sabbath begins at 7:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast follows at 8:15

Sunday, September 29 - Launching of Bible Reader-A-Ton (Annual Bible Marathon)

October 4-6 Prayer Retreat

October 18 - Launching of Church Crusade -Joan Duncombe

Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre cordially invite you to visit the ABC on a regular basis. A wide variety of books, Bibles, and an assortment of vegetarian products are available during regular business hours Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday’s Special – 10% off on all large canned goods. In-House Special still going on.

Sabbath School supplies for the 4^th quarter are ready for collection. Call us at 341-2429 -Kenny V. A. Deveaux, Manager, ABC

‘Adventist Spotlight’"Adventist Spotlight," which is seen on Cable Bahamas, Channel 12, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, features this week Pastor K. D. Albury at the Grant’s Church during its Super Sabbath. A rebroadcast will be aired on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Youth Forum continues Friday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church. Young people are especially invited.

Hillview to Host Volleyball Tournament The Hillview Church’s Volleyball team extends an invitation to all SDA Churches to come and join Hillview in a mixed volleyball team tournament on , Monday, October 14, 2002. Please call 393-8777 for details from Ray Jennings.

Masterguides Needed!  Do you want to learn how to do chair massage and participate in the Health Extravaganza? Classes will begin at the New Englerston Church on Sunday, Sept. 22^nd, from 1 to 2 p.m. To participate call Ida at 323-5473 or Sonia at 324-1067.

Vegetarian Dishes Needed In conjunction with the Health Extravaganza, a test-taste of vegetarian dishes will be available. Persons are invited to participate in this community project. Call Marlene at 364-0085 to volunteer. -Idamae Hanna

Community Services/Pathfinder Expo 2002 The Community Services/Pathfinder Expo will be held Sunday, October 13, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the R. M. Bailey Park.

Personal Ministries to Meet Today All Personal Ministries Leaders and Community Services Leaders are asked to attend an urgent meeting today at 4:30 p.m. at the Centreville Church.-Dr. M. D. Toote, Director PM

ZNS Available to videotape Choir Renditions for Airing ZNS is making its cameras available to tape choirs performing three to four songs for airing during a special feature on Sundays. All Choir Directors are asked to contact Dwayne Wallace at #502-3927 to indicate their willingness to be a part of this musical ministry.

Cat Island SDA Advancement Society to Meet The regular meeting of the Cat Island SDA Advancement Society will be held tomorrow, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Hillview Church

Berea Church to hold Thanksgiving Service The Berea Church cordially invites you to attend its 19^th anniversary and service of thanksgiving for air-conditioning installation on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. President K. D. Albury will deliver the sermon.

Church Web Masters And Communication Directors Barrington H. Brennen, Director of Internet Ministries, would like to meet all church web masters and commincation directors on Sunday, September 29, at 4:00 p.m. at the conference headquarters, Harrold Road. Standards for web page building, plans to keep church web accounts up-to-date, etc. will be discussed. All web masters are required to attend.

Vegetarian Cook and Tasting Extravaganza will be held October 6, 2002, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the British Colonial Hilton’s Governor’s Ballroom B. Learn how to eat more and weigh less, learn how to live without ailments and sickness, learn how to cook nutritious vegetarian foods. Call Marlene McKinney at #364-0085

Concert In Aid of Medical Expenses On October 26, 2002, at the Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road, a gospel concert in aid of Stephen Brown’s (14-years-old brain tumour patient) medical expenses will be held. The family solicits your support. Call Bernadette Brown at 324-4441 and Betty Culmer, at 324-5226 for tickets.