Happy 80th Birthday
for Pastor Silas N. "F." McKinney
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[October 30, 2006]
Scores of relatives, friends and workers of the Bahamas Conference
of Seventh-day Adventists gathered on Sunday night, October 29,
2006, to wish Pastor Silas "Fellowship" Napoleon McKinney happy 80th
birthday. Pastor McKinney was born on October 30, 1926,
on Crooked Island, an small fishing island located 275 miles
southeast of New Providence.
Click HERE for Slide
Show (no software needed) of Pastor McKinney through the
years. SEE PHOTOS
The elegant birthday dinner bash was held
at the St Paul's Parish Hall near Lyford Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas.
Persons bringing special birthday greetings were Pastor Leonard
Johnson, Stanley Major, Pastor Leslie McMillan, Pastor Jeffery
Thompson, Pastor Peter Campbell, and Pastor Gary King. Pastor
McKinney's niece, Stacey Campbell, sang in her beautiful style,
"Great is thy Faithfulness" to honor her dear "Uncle Silas."
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own view of how Pastor McKinney molded their lives and the lives of
others. Bursts of laughter resounded the tastefully decorated
hall as each speaker reminded the well wishers of the many humorous
times with Pastor McKinney and the many words he coined over the
years to make life more enjoyable.
The central theme and predominant
thoughts of appreciation expressed by all during this gala event was
Pastor McKinney's warm-heartedness, caring attitude for others, and
his great spirit of fellowship. This is why he can be easily
called "Mr. Fellowship."
A special feature of the evening was a
slide presentation on the life of Pastor Silas McKinney.
Toping the evening was a delicious meal and the creative way in
which the caterers provided the ambiance for this wonderful evening.
Each table was named after a Bahamian fish or fish dish.
For example, "Grouper" and "Boil Fish." . He is a lover
of fish and is known for his special preparation of delicious fish
meals. We can certainly say that this great leader
received his roses when he can appreciate them. Warm and
tender feelings were expressed by all who attended this elegant
evening. It could be felt and heard as their voices rang out
in sweet harmony singing "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to
you, happy birthday dear Pastor McKinney. Happy birthday to you.
We love you we do . . . . " Happy
Birthday Pastor Silas Napoleon Fellowship McKinney!
You can send your birthday greetings
to
ladyruth@coralwave.com
See My Life Today
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Bahamian Henrietta
Hanna Earns Doctorate Degree in Nursing
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[October 30, 2006]
On Friday, October 27, Henrietta Hanna successfully defended her
dissertation earning a Ph.D. in Nursing from Barry University in
Miami Florida. The dissertation is titled: "The Influence of
Self-Efficacy and Spirituality on Self-Care Behaviors and Glycemic
Control in Older African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes."
Henrietta teaches in the Department of Nursing at Andrews University
in Berrien Springs, Michigan. In the photo Henrietta is
standing with her husband, Martin, a theology professor at Andrews
University.
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Your Bible
Questions IV
In
this week's Adventist Review Online, Bible scholar Angel Rodriguez, who
directs the General Conference Biblical Research Institute, answers more
Bible questions from our readers. To access the articles, click on the links
below, or enter them into your Internet browser.
Non-Christians and Last-Day Events
http://www.adventistreview.org/2002-1524/story4.html
What role will non-Christian religions play in the Adventist
understanding of last-day events?
The Search for a "Thou Shalt Not."
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1515/story3.html
Is there a biblical prohibition against the consumption of wine?
Jesus' Family Ties
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1550/story4.html
Were the brothers of Jesus mentioned in the Bible sons of Mary and Joseph?
The Battle Over Armageddon
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1506/story3.html
What is the meaning of word Armageddon in Rev. 16:16?
Essential Worship
http://www.adventistreview.org/2003-1519/story4.html
What elements are appropriate for worship? What are not?
Pastor Hugh A. Roach – A Street Named
in His Honor
Would
you like to have a street named in your honor so generations
following will know of your
legacy? Pastor Hugh Roach is such a person. Recently, the government
selected him to be listed among the many outstanding Bahamians after
whom streets are named. The name of the street is “H. A.
Roach” Drive. It is located in Millennium Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas.
As you drive through the main entrance to Millennium Gardens, off Bethel
Ave, you will be entering Lottie Types Drive. Then after a few hundred
yards (at the T-junction), it turns in to H.A. Roach Dr. At the
beginning of the drive is the Nazareth Center. Pastor Roach truly
deserves this honor. He is one of most respected ministers of all
faiths in the Bahamas. He has served and continues to serve his God,
church, and country with dignity and with a loving heart. His more
than 45 years of ministry includes church pastor, departmental work,
school principal, teacher, and a former president of the Bahamas
Conference. He is a dedicated and loving husband to Olga Roach and a
wonderful father to two adult children.
- The Appeal
Evangelist
- Allison Mason
[October 22, 2006] Click
HERE to Listen to Naaman
Allison
Mason is a vibrant Adventist young woman who loves singing for Jesus.
Since a very young age, she has been singing and touching hearts in the
Bahamas, the United States, Cayman Islands, Canada and South Africa and Jamaica. Her rich, deep, contralto
voice is very versatile and filled with pathos. Each night at the Real
Harvest Experience Family Campaign, Allison sings for the appeal. The
songs she sings softens the hearts of the listeners. Her tender,
yet powerful, voice penetrates the hearts of the stubborn and encourages the
hopeless. Songs like "Tomorrow" and "Naaman" are two of the most
popular ones so far under the tents. Also before the sermon each evening,
Allison leads the audience in singing "I have decided to follow Jesus."
With promptings from Pastor Joseph and Allison's inspirational singing, the
audience joins enthusiastically. I hope you enjoy listening to "Naaman"
which was the appeal song on Sabbath, October 21, 2006, under the tents.
- Adventist News
for October 20, 2006
- Adventist Review
Meeting Them in Their Culture
http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1528/story1.html
One gospel, many cultures: How can Seventh-day Adventists communicate one
without violating the other?
What's Happening in Indonesia
http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1520/story1.html
What the world sees Indonesia on the evening news it's often in the context
of political unrest. But reporter Bettina Krause says there is much more to
the story.
Florida Learning Center Extends Outreach to Jews
http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1510/news.html
Call it a grand experiment in imaginative ministry. Florida's Shalom
Learning Center has become a center for cross-cultural outreach.
Christians and Muslims
http://www.adventistreview.org/2002-1537/story1.html
Brought face to face by terrorist attacks, what do they have in common?
Changing Times in Great Britain
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1506/story2.html
The Adventist Church in Great Britain has changed dramatically over the
decades. It's diverse and multi-racial. But diversity brings its own
tensions and challenges.
Adventist & Religious
World News for October 18, 2006
Source: Adventist News Network
NAD President Prepares for Surgery
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=790
Don Schneider reports discovery of a brain tumor; surgery to be scheduled
Adventists in Israel Work With Jews and Muslims to Aid Refugees
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=791
Israeli church members bring help and healing to victims
Church Representative Adds Adventist Voice to Global Concerns
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=791#2
Adventist presence at UN meetings helps keep denomination at forefront of
key issues
World News from Religion News Service
Fox Steps Out in Faith With New Esther Film
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=788
New FoxFaith label releases $20 million biblical epic
Indian Catholics Target “Moral Depravity” Among Call Center Workers
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=788#2
Country’s burgeoning call center industry on receiving end of Catholic
“pastoral care” program
Baptist Church in Amish Country Opens New Worship Center While Mourning
Tragedy
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=788#3
Celebration of new worship center sobered by memory of Amish shooting
victims
Teams Find a Marketing Home Run in Mixing Faith, Sports
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=788#4
Sports teams are realizing religion and athletics equal big business
Celebrating Uniqueness
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1529&page=8
A key to discipleship recognizes that everyone has something unique to
contribute to God’s kingdom.
Time to Talk
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1529&page=14
Women's Ministries director Heather-Dawn Small shares with assistant editor
Bonita Joyner Shields some of her joys and frustrations.
Judas Up Close
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1529&page=22
They both knew what Judas had in mind, but that didn’t stop Jesus from
reaching out to him.
Special Features
Focus On Leadership
With a membership of more than 14 million, one of the greatest needs of the
Adventist Church is to develop leaders. In the near future church membership
will push 20 million. Who will lead the congregations and nurture growth?
Adventist Review Online presents articles published over the last several
years that address spiritual leadership and the challenges facing the
church. Click below to read them.
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=792
Annual Council 2006
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=772
Annual Council 2006 has come to a close. Significant items on the agenda
included a report from the Commission on Ministries, Services, and
Structures; a presentation about the church’s “Tell the World” initiative,
and the election of Bill Knott as editor of Adventist Review and Adventist
World. Click on the link above for a recap of this year’s meeting
highlights.
Adventist Review
Cutting Edge Issue for October 12, 2006
Standing Together
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1528&page=8
Every adult is a potential role model. One Maryland woman took that
responsibility to heart.
Scenes From My Journey
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1528&page=22
See how the Lord has led Adventist Review editor William G. Johnsson.
Leaving the Past Behind
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1528&page=27
A Southern California congregation created a unique ministry to give
individuals a fresh start at things.
What a Finish!
http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2006-1528&page=6
Running to meet Christ. Could there be any greater motivation?
Adventist & World News
for October 9, 2006
Amish Search for Healing, Forgiveness After
'The Amish 9/11'
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=771
In the wake of the tragedy, Amish strive to be truly Christlike.
Tutu Says He was 'Ashamed' to be an Anglican
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=771#2
Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks out in new book.
Turks Hijack Plane in Apparent Warning to Pope
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=771#3
Hijacking staged in protest of Pope Benedict XVI's plans to visit Turkey.
Update: Obama Bill Would Allow Bankrupt Worshippers to Tithe
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=771#4
Illinois Senator pushes legislation to protect debtors.
Adventist News
Student Death Spurs ARM to Promote School Safety
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=739
Josué Andres Rosado's 1992 death prompts renewed zeal for safety on
Adventist
campuses.
Pacific Press Touches the Lives of People in Peru
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=739#2
Team aids volunteers in needed renovation of child crisis center.
Better Live Online
Service
[October 5, 2006] We are still working on
making it better. We apologize for not broadcasting last night,
Wednesday, October 4, 2006, due to technical difficulties. We will
be broadcasting on Friday night. Special guest soloist Joseph Scott
from Jamaica. Note carefully that Sabbath services will be under the
tent beginning Sabbath, October 7, 2006, at 9:00 a.m.
[October 4, 2006] Many of you have being trying
to watch the Real Harvest Experience online and have not been satisfied with
the service provided. We apologize. Our local Internet
Provider (BTC) was offline two of the nights last week and went off again
midway of the service on another night. In addition, the bandwidth provided
was slow. As of tonight, hopefully, (October 4, 2006) our local
Internet Provider will double the speed. We are also going to utilized
another method (pulling with a static address instead of pushing) for broadcasting which we
believe will help improve our quality of service. We apologize for any
inconvenienced caused. Continue to watch and pray for the success of the
meetings. We know of individuals watching in China, Sri Lanka, England, Jamaica,
Bahamas Family Islands, New Providence,
and other countries. Click HERE to
watch Real Harvest live tonight. Or click
HERE
to go to the Real Harvest webpage. Send your questions or
comments about the broadcast to
info@bahamasconference.org
Nurturing New
Members Adventist Review Article October 2006
With an influx of new members joining the
Adventist Church, how can congregations keep them interested and help them
grow into mature Christians? Adventist Review is pleased to present several
articles on nurturing new members.
New Members: Getting Them--Keeping Them
http://www.adventistreview.org/2000-1541/story1.html
Don J. Wood surveyed 45 new Adventists in western Canada to see how well
they are settling in. Here's what he found.
How Friendly is Your "Friendly" Church?
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1503/story1.html
People tend to stay in a warm, inviting church. Here's how to make it happen
in yours.
Growing With God
http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1519/story2.html
How to slam shut the back door of your church.
Churches Observed
http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1522/story1.html
Some things may surprise you. Some may not.
Growing Together
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1536/story1.html
God doesn't call us to root things up.
Where are the Young Families?
http://www.adventistreview.org/2001-1527/story2.html
Four suggestions for filling those empty pews.
World News from
Religion News Service October 3,
2006
Source:
Adventist News Network
NBC Airs VeggieTales Minus Most Religious Content
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=756
Popular children's program nabs coveted time slot, but loses message.
Catholics Fast in Solidarity With Muslims During Ramadan
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=756#2
Recent strained Christian-Muslim relations may improve through
reconciliatory measures.
Speaking in Tongues Resurfaces as Southern Baptist Controversy
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=756#3
Southern Baptists wrestle with the practice of speaking in tongues.
California Episcopal Church Defies the IRS
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=756#4
All Saints Church won't give in to IRS demands for specific documents.
Adventist News October 3, 2006
Source:
Adventist News Network
Student Death Spurs ARM to Promote School Safety
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=739
Josué Andres Rosado's 1992 death prompts renewed zeal for safety on
Adventist
campuses.
Pacific Press Touches the Lives of People in Peru
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=739#2
Team aids volunteers in needed renovation of child crisis center.
Horrific Flood Devastation in Surat, India Nearly Destroys Campus
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=739#3
Staff and students share personal updates on flood tragedy.
Special Features October 3, 2006
Source:
Adventist News
Network
The Plight of Iraqi Christians
http://adventistreview.org/article.php?id=710
Iraqi Christians are suffering for their faith. Would you?
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