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2^nd Annual Pathfinder March and Rally

On Sunday, September 22, 2002, under slightly overcast skies, banners in hand, more than 1,500 Eager Beavers, Adventurers, Pathfinders, Masterguides and T-shirt-wearing Adventists marched from Windsor Park to Clifford Park to the rhythmic music of our very own Pathfinder Band and Hillview’s Drum Corps.  See Photos   

 

Led by the Bahamas Conference administrators -- President K. D. Albury, Executive Secretary L. A. Johnson, National Youth Director Eric D. Clarke, and other ministers – the marchers astounded many onlookers by the level of discipline demonstrated by the youth arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Comments varied from the size of the marching group to high praise for the outstanding job the Adventist Church is doing with young people in the community. Some parents looking on made enquiries and expressed the desire to have their children involved in the Pathfinder organization.

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.

More on Integrated Evangelism The new buzzword in the church is integration, with specific reference to evangelism. This concept is not new to us, as for many years the concept of the integration of faith and learning in the Adventist system of education has been fostered.

This is the wave of the present, and as a church, we look to spreading the gospel in a most efficient and effective way. Isolation in the various ministries must be a thing of the past. Coming together in concert for the harmonious development of the ministries of the church is a must.

How can this concept become a reality? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our school system would have the eight laws of health carved into the learning process at the cafeteria, and other areas? While programs are designed for our youth, must there be an effort to have health integrated into our AYs, socials with potluck lunches at churches, etc.?

Certainly, a health fun run/walk could not be successful without the involvement of the youth ministries. In order for this concept to work effectively, the church must have the political will to consider full-time departmental directors in some of these areas who can more efficiently facilitate the integration process.

The potential for greater production, and results, would be expected.

Integrated ministry seems to be the intent of the apostle John in 1 John 2:9 where he wishes above all things that we may prosper and be in health even as our souls prosper, ultimately effecting integration of evangelism and ministry.

Teamwork, togetherness, unity is the goal of the church and the essence of the prayer of Jesus "that they all may be one."

Today, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Centreville Church, representatives Dr. Johnathan Kuntaraf and Elder Milton Gregory, of the General Conference and West Indies Union, respectively, will lead out in a seminar on Integrated Evangelism --Lay Involvement.-Pastor Paul A. Scavella, Health Ministries Director

Education Corner This is a weekly feature sponsored by Bahamas Academy

For years we, as Adventist parents, have been warned about the negative effects of TV on children. We have read that the child who watches too much television acts as a passive receptor of images that are often morally questionable – heavy doses of sex and violence shown during hours accessible to the childhood viewing public. By the time a child finishes high school, he has spent twice as many hours in front of the TV as he has been in school (Richard Jackson, A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication).

However, are we as parents aware that too much TV viewing can also have negative effects on the mental abilities of school-aged children? I read with keen interest a recently-published article in the Adventist Review (November, 2002, Inter-American Edition) on this topic. In case you haven't read it, I decided to share a small section with you:

"Television interferes with the child's acquisition of the very tools needed during an entire lifetime, especially in his formal education . . . . Who does not feel disturbed by the evidence from schools indicating that today's students give the impression that they suffer from an epidemic of attention disorders, a depressing lack of language skills and little comprehension of what they read. Teachers tell us that more than ever, students lack analytical ability, creativity and perseverance.

"There is a consensus among communication media specialists that children who watch too much television reveal: (1) reading deficiencies, (2) language use deficiencies, and (3) low levels of concentration, creativity and imagination. To what can we attribute this deplorable situation? According to Marcia Winn, when a person watches a lot of TV, it interferes in the development of the left hemisphere of the brain, the side of the brain that specializes in verbal ability. When you speak and read to a child, however, or better yet, when the child himself reads, the left hemisphere is stimulated and the linguistic abilities increase. In Winn's opinion, reading: (1) promotes concentration due to the demand for more complex mental operations than when watching TV; (2) reading enriches vocabulary, and (3) it helps develop writing ability. What about the lack of imagination in children who watch television a great deal? The problem is that the images viewed on TV are created by others, exactly the opposite to what happens when the child reads. When reading, the children themselves create scenes in which the people they read about come alive."

Maybe it's time for us to revisit our feelings on this topic. For most parents, television is such an easy "babysitter," and it frees us from having to spend time with our children. Our children are too precious for us to sit back passively and allow the devil to use this medium not only to destroy their spiritual values, but also their ability to use their God-given mental acumen to its fullest potential.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

!Month of October: Fund-raisers in both elementary and secondary divisions of Bahamas Academy. Please support!

!October 7: PTA meeting for elementary division (7:30 p.m.)

!October 8: PTA meeting for secondary division (7:30 p.m.)

!October 7 - 10: Mid-term assessment for both divisions -Lynn C. Smith, Principal

Health Wellness Seminar Coming in November A Health Wellness Seminar will be conducted in New Providence by Dr. Donald R. Hall November 14 to 16, 2002, at the Nassau Beach Hotel.

Registration for this seminar continues at the Conference Office, ext. 247, and at the Better Living Health Centre, East Street. Cost of seminar will cover training manual, certification, one session of vegetarian cuisine cooking lessons and a Sabbath meal. Deadline for registration is October 31, 2002.

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

Note of Thanks Neville Peter called to express his profound thanks and appreciation to the members of the Hillview and Living Faith SDA Churches for hosting him in concert during the A Y Hour. Special thanks to all persons who supported and participated. - Allison Mason

Oakwood Alumni to Meet There will be a meeting on Sunday, October 6, at 5 p.m. at the Conference Office for all graduates of Oakwood College.

Roger Forbes Receives CGA Designation On the 26th day of August, 2002, family members, friends and associates all celebrated with Elder Roger Forbes as he was formally welcomed into the Certified General Accountants’ Association (CGA, at a graduation luncheon held in his honour, at the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, The Bahamas. Speaking on this momentous occasion was Mr. Dale Gislason, chairman of the board of CGA Canada; also attending was Mr. Lyle Handfield, vice-president, CGA International.

The Certified General Accountants’ Association of Canada is a professional accounting body. The worldwide network is made up of local and regional associations. The CGA designation is achieved after a candidate satisfactorily completes the academic and practical experience requirements.

Elder Forbes began his primary education at the Seventh-day Adventist School in Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, and completed his secondary education at the Kemp’s Bay Public School. He continued at the Nassau Technical College, where he obtained a Diploma in Business Studies. He further pursued academic excellence at the College of the Bahamas and the University of Miami. Elder Forbes also holds a Senior Manager’s Certificate in Public Administration and Management.

In his professional development, he has completed courses at the National Audit Office in London, England, and the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI). In addition to his CGA professional designation, he is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Brother Forbes is a career public officer. He began his career with The Bahamas Public Treasury, and moved through the ranks from clerk to finance and accounting officer 1 before being transferred to the Department of the Auditor-General, where he holds the substantive post of Deputy Auditor-General of The Bahamas.

A devoted Christian and a man devoted to the word of God and his family, Roger Forbes serves the Grant’s Town Seventh-Day Adventist Church as its First Elder and Trust Director. He owes his success to God. We congratulate him! -Nydia Alisa Dawne Forbes

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 Breath of Life announces Youth Super Sabbath commences with a prayer service and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. today, Sept 28. Guest speakers include Celestine Creighton, and Pastors T. Basil Sturrup, Andrew Burrows and Jeremiah Duncombe.

!Tomorrow, Sept. 29, mini-concert at 4 p.m. in Rawson Square. 5 - 6 p.m. Annual Bible Reader-A-ton (Bible marathon) begins with a live broadcast on ZNS-1540. Youth of all churches are asked to participate.

!October 4-6 Prayer retreat - Breath of Life Church

!October 18 - Launching of church crusade -Joan Duncombe

Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre cordially invites you to visit the ABC regularly. 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 specials 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 Paul A. Scavella at the Grant’s Church during its Super Sabbath. A rebroadcast will be aired on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

All Masterguides planning to attend West Indies Union Camporee 2003 in Nassau April 13 to 20, 2003, are asked to register with the Youth Department now! It is imperative that you register at this time. Deposits are required. Kindly come by the Youth Department or call for information at ext. 245.

!Persons interested in attending Masterguides classes are asked to submit their names to the youth secretary at 341-4021, ext. 245

Youth Forum continues Friday, October 4, 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 continue at the New Englerston Church on Sunday, Sept. 29, 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

Harmonious Praise takes Music Ministry to Berrien Springs, Michigan Group leader Tony Russell of Harmonious Praise is requesting the prayerful support of the SDA community on behalf of the group as they cement plans to travel to Berrien Springs, Michigan, the week of October 3 to 7, 2002. Pastor Danny Major, who is matriculating at Andrews University in Michigan, will be reuniting with the group to minister the word in songs.

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.

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.

Philadelphia Laymen’s Crusade For the past two weeks, Sept. 15 to 28, the Philadelphia Church conducted a Laymen’s Crusade under the theme "His Grace Is Sufficient."

Members and visitors alike were spiritually blessed, as each night lay preachers dynamically integrated the theme with their topic. We left the meetings with the assurance that "His Grace is Sufficient." - A. Dorsett

Health Extravaganza 2002 The 5^th Annual Health Extravaganza for Better Living will be held at the Mall at Marathon Thursday, October 10^th, from 5 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! Don’t forget to tune in at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 7^th, to "You and Your Money" on ZNS T.V. 11

Church Webmasters And Communications Directors Barrington H. Brennen, Director of Internet Ministries, would like to meet all church web- masters and communications directors on Sunday, September 29, at 4:00 p.m. at the conference headquarters, Harrold Road. Standard 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 Cooking and Tasting Extravaganza will be held October 6, 2002, from 4 to 7 p.m. in 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 the medical expenses of Stephen Brown (a 14-years-old brain tumour patient) will be held. The family solicits your support. Call Bernadette Brown at 324-4441 and Betty Culmer at 324-5226 for tickets.

Sun sets today at 7:01 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:53 

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