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News for June 2005
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Children's Day at Sunrise Church
June 25, 2005
The Sunrise Seventh-day Adventist
Church in Freeport celebrated Children's Day in grand style on Sabbath June
25th. Under the direction of Sis. Reid, Children's Ministries Director at
Sunrise, the children of the church were able to display their talents and gifts
as they took over the service for Sabbath School and Divine Service. Mrs. Ann
Albury, Children's Ministries Director of the Mission was in attendance to lend
support and bring greetings.
Global
Evangelism Baptisms June 14,
2005
The North Bahamas Mission
rejoices with 11 precious souls who were baptized as a result of the Global
Evangelism program which hosted pastors and lay preachers from North America.
The Mission Coordinator of the program, Pastor Henry Moncur, indicated that
notwithstanding the many challenges that were encountered , to God be the praise
for those who took their stand for the Lord
New
Church Building In Abaco
On Sunday, June 12, 2005,
officers and departmental directors of the North Bahamas Mission traveled to the
beautiful island of Abaco to join the brethren of that district in celebration
as they broke ground on a 3-acre beautiful hilltop property for the construction
of a
 sanctuary
for the North Abaco Church. The impressive service attended by members, local
dignitaries and well-wishers from all over Abaco underscored the tremendous
strides that have been made, over the past several years, in the development of
the work in North Abaco .
From the very small beginnings of one or two members conducting Bible studies,
and branch Sabbath Schools in their homes, the church now has a membership of
approximately 36individuals who are committed to advancing further out into the
deep for the Lord. Dr. Keith D. Albury, president of the Mission, taking his cue
from Haggai 1:1-10, encouraged the brethren to step out in faith as they build
knowing that God has promised He will be with them and provide there sources
they need to complete the project. Later on in the
program, monetary gifts were presented by the Mission and the other churches in
Abaco. Assurances were given that the other churches in Grand Bahama would send
their gifts as well. Congratulations are extended to Pastor Leonardo Rahming,
Elder Rick Sands and the entire team at North Abaco for planning an excellent
program.
Progress
of New Headquarters
 Work
is continuing to progress on the construction of the new headquarters of the
North Bahamas Mission. Through the faithful support of the membership the
project is well on target to being completed by the first quarter of 2006. June
14, 2005
Encouragement from Friends June 4, 2005
Pastor Keith Albury who continues
treatment in Tampa for his illness,
 continues
to be encouraged by the visit of family and friends from far and near. Recently
he hosted a delegation of the Administration of the Bahamas conference and their
spouses, who attending another function in the area, took the time to say hello
and pray with the Alburys. He was also blessed with a visit from the former
president of the North American Division, "the Dean of Adventist Preachers," Dr.
Charles E. Bradford, along with Dr. Vincent, host pasto r
in Tampa, who have been very gracious and helpful to the Alburys since they
arrived in Tampa, Florida. To God be the praise for His ministering saints.
Pastor Albury in Abaco May,
2005
June 5, 2006 Recently, Dr. Keith D. Albury, president of North
 Bahamas
Mission, visited Abaco where he preached at the Marsh Harbor Seventh-day
Adventist Church during a joint service of all the churches. Pastor Albury
encouraged the brethren in his message to remain faithful to the Lord despite
the many trials of life. He encouraged each member to concentrate on knowing
Christ through a daily encounter with him in bible study, prayer and
witnessing. The service, which was well attended by
members and guests throughout Abaco, served to inspire the brethren as they
recommitted themselves to the Lord and His mission of the church.
Global Evangelism in Grand Bahama June 1 2005
Global Evangelism came to Grand Bahamas in May 2005. Nightly
 meetings
were held in at each Adventist church in Grand Bahama. In the photo is Pastor
David Sharpe, team leader of the group from North America, preaching at one of
the meetings. Global Evangelism is a worldwide evangelistic thrust coordinated
by Elder Robert Folkenberg to involved laymen, pastors in the proclamation of
the gospel around the world. Members wishing to conduct a crusade in some part
of the world are invited to join this program.
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