THE LOGOS A Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Weekly Publication Volume 5, Number 33, August 12, 2000

For the past three weeks Evangelist T. Basil Sturrup and his youthful team have been communicating plain, practical messages of hope. These have been both inspirational and informative. The thought of the crusade coming to a close this weekend strikes a sad note for many. However, the spirit of On-Line With Christ Crusade will long linger in the hearts of us all.

The Conference's Administration commends Pastor Sturrup, the Youth Department and the crusade team for a tremendous summer youth explosion. This effort certainly constitutes one of the best summer crusades in years. It also marks a full-fledged youth crusade, the first in a long time.

During the afternoon (August 5,) Dr. Althea McMillan, provost of Northern Caribbean University, located in Mandeville, Jamaica, made brief but welcoming remarks. Two persons received partial scholarships for Northern Caribbean University.

Today another baptismal service will be conducted. It is expected that a number of persons will respond and join those who experienced the joy of following their Lord in water baptism. This evening the crusade concludes with a singspiration and then it is on to South Andros for the annual Youth Camp.Camp South Andros

August 13-20, 2000

The MV United Spirit departs Nassau tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. Campers should report to the western end of Potters Cay Dock by 5:45 a.m. ALL campers and camp personnel are requested to meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the tent for final briefing.

The Weekend That Was ...

In addition to the Youth Crusade, the past weekend consisted of weddings, funerals, Lay Pulpit Exchange and the annual August Monday sports events at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The events kicked off with a 400-metre race featuring Pastor E. D. Clarke, Youth Director, Bro. Vernal Rolle, local elder from New Providence, and Bro. Hartman Strachan from Breath of Life. Report has it that they came in together. Thereafter, there were the tunnel race, the three-legged race, the 100 metre, the 4 by 100 metre and the highlight of the day --the long-awaited pastors/elders race. When the smoke was cleared and the cheers came to a pause, Pastor Basil Sturrup was declared the winner, followed by Pastor Major, Chris Rolle, Pastor Johnson, Pastor Rolle, Pastor King, Elder Vernal Rolle and others. The reigning 100 metre champ Pastor K. D. Albury decided to take a break. Needless to say Pastor Sturrup was happy for his absence. As for Pastor Johnson they were happy that he was not properly geared. Nevertheless it was great and putting all jokes aside, Pastor Sturrup won and no matter who had come or participated the result would have been the same.

The events also included a soccer match between our Haitians brothers and a non-SDA team. The game ended in a draw with each team scoring 2 points. Numerous races featured many of our little darlings. In one of the races of the 100 meters, the little ones ran past the finish line and continued around the track for nearly another 100 metre before they were finally stopped.

Overall, the occasion provided a meaningful outing with much fun and laughter. Hats off to the organizers.

As for the Lay Pulpit Exchange organized by the Lay Activities Department of our Conference headed by Dr. M. D. Toote, a number of our churches participated in sending and receiving speakers. Initial reports indicate that these speakers all did well and members were blessed.

Hope International Report Released

An ad hoc General Conference committee has concluded that three Seventh-day Adventist-associated lay groups "operate in a manner that is consistent with offshoot movements." The committee, which was formed in early 1998, had two meetings with leaders of Hope International (publishers of Our Firm Foundation), the U.S.-based Hartland Institute, and Remnant Ministries, of Australia. Based on these talks and study of the groups' published material, the committee report concludes that the accumulative effect of the information "results in the perception of many church members that Hope International and associates are offshoot organizations."

The committee's final report is published in the August 2000 North American Division edition of the Adventist Review. "All agree that there is serious need for revival and reformation in God's remnant church," says the report, "but the methods used by Hope International and associates have produced dissonance instead of reform."

The report documents instances where Hope International and associates have supported and encouraged "breakaway" movements in at least 18 countries-including Australia, Bolivia, England, Sweden, the United States and Vanuatu. Most recently, the report says, the groups "supported, in a court of law, a non-Adventist who was attempting to use the name of the church for his own organization."

The committee identified four areas of "serious concern" relating to Hope International

and associates: their "charge of apostasy against the Adventist Church;" their "distorted view of the nature of the Church;" "supporting dissident movements;" and "selectively using Ellen G. White writings."

The report appeals "in Christian love, for a turn of heart and purpose that will bring Hope International and associates into full unity with the body of Christ, the remnant church." Quoting the Adventist Church Manual, the report concludes that without a clear change of direction within 12 months, the church "may need to consider whether there is a 'persistent refusal to recognize properly constituted church authority or to submit to the

order and discipline of the church."

The report was received and voted by the General Conference administrative committee on April 25, 2000. The ad hoc committee was comprised of both current and former General Conference administrators, professors from Andrews University and Oakwood College, and members of the General Conference Biblical Research Institute.

For the full text of the report, see the August 2000 North American edition of the

Adventist Review or visit the Adventist Review Web site at www..adventistreview.org.

LAY ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Last Sabbath Lay Preachers ignited our pulpits through the power of the Holy Spirit. To all who made the recent exchange programme a great success, heartfelt thanks!

**All community Services Leaders are asked to assemble at 5 p.m. today at the Centreville Church for a very important meeting.

**Churches are encouraged to utilize the period of August 13 to September 30, 2000, for local Lay Evangelistic Efforts.

**Please be reminded that the Sabbath School Teacher Training Course should be conducted in each church in anticipation of the upcoming graduation to be held on Sabbath, September 2, 2000.

**Urgent call for all photos for the Ingathering booklet 2000. Kindly submit to Mrs. J. Duncombe immediately. -Dr. M. D. Toote, Director

BAHAMAS ACADEMY CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION

One optimistic educator once said that, given time and effort, anyone can learn anything. At the Bahamas Academy Continuing Education Division, we do not claim to be able to teach you anything, but if you have the desire and are willing to devote the time, you can learn something that will enhance your future. The programme at BACE is designed to assist working adults improve their academic level and acquire certain practical skills.

In addition to the regular BGCSE and BJC courses, Bahamas Academy Continuing Education Division is offering the following new courses: Vegetarian Cooking, Auto Body Repair, Conversational Creole and English as a second language.

Don't exclude yourself because of your age. Check out the offering at BACE, and enroll in a course that will help you achieve your educational or professional goal. For information, call #393-93622 (Mon. To Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

CAMPSITE BAMIVOCA

The redevelopment Committee of Campsite Camp Bamivoca would like to wish the campers of Camp South Andros, 2000 a wonderful and exciting time. May the Lord be your guide and protector as you make your journey to South Andros.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SECONDARY

**BAS is accepting applications for a Janitress for the 2000/1 school year. Application forms are available at the school between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

**BA Secondary needs a Bible teacher for the 2000/2001 school year. Interested person should call the principal at 393-3381 or Dr. John Carey at 324-0470.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Bahamas Academy Secondary is seeking the help of volunteers to teach math class after school. Interested persons should contact the principal at #393-3381 at the school between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

**Bahamas Academy Elementary school needs a Physical Education Teacher for the 2000/2001 school year. Interested persons should call the principal at 393-8898, or Dr. John Carey at 324-0470.

ALLISON MASON IN CONCERT

Tonight, August 12, 2000, at 8:30 in the ballroom of Government House, Allison Mason will host a concert under the theme "A Nation to Build. . ." Works of Bahamian composers will be featured. Guest Artist will be Pat Rahming. Donation $20. Part proceeds for Stephen Brown's medical fund.

Sun sets today at 7:47 p.m.

Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:42 p.m.

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Grant's Town Church extends an invitation to persons to attend in early morning worship at the church, beginning at 8 o'clock on Sabbath mornings and lasting one hour.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Communications Secretaries are invited to submit stories on special events, death announcements of members and happenings to the Communications Department for printing in the Logos. All information should be typewritten, no longer than 500 words and submitted to #341-4088 by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.

HEALTH MINISTRIES

From September 13 to 17, Elder Milton Gregory, along with Dr and Mrs. Marshall and Gladys Hollingstead from Pacific Health Center, will conduct a seminar on Nutrition and Cancer.

From now through December the full health areas will be promoted by health directors in the local churches: August - Exercise and Health; September -Nutrition and Health; October -Mental Health; Men's/women's and children's health issues; and December - Financial Health.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Funeral service for Bro. Arnold Lundy of Maranatha will be held at the church on Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m. We extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

NCU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Northern Caribbean University Alumni (formerly West Indies College) reformation coming soon. For information contact Barry Saunders.NOTE OF THANKS

Pastor Eric D. Clarke, Youth Director say thank you to all members of the August Monday Sports Day Committee. Thanks to all of the churches that came out and supported the event.

We solicit your prayers on our behalf, as my family and I and over 150 campers and personnel depart tomorrow for South Andros. We will return to Nassau on Sunday, August 20 about 7 p.m.

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ps. 119:105

Observation: What does the context say?

Interpretation: What does the text mean?

Application: What does it mean to your life?

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