THE LOGOSA Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Weekly Publication Volume 5, Number 10, March 4, 2000 |
Four of the Crusades are scheduled to begin on Sunday, March 5th, with another beginning March 12. From all indications, the excitement is almost palpable. Among pastors and lay members with the necessary infrastructure and personnel in place, the crusades should get off to a propitious start
In the final moments leading up to the grand opening of the crusades, members everywhere in all of our churches are invited to participate in a special prayer on Sabbath invoking the presence of the Holy Spirit and God's blessing and protection upon this spiritual undertaking. We are inviting all Pastors to lead out in this special prayer of consecration precisely at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath, March 4th.
We will be praying for the Crusades and their teams in the various locations: Pastor Edward St. Fleur with the Haitian congregations in the Johnson Road, Fox Hill area.
Pastor T. Basil Sturrup and the Centreville, Ephesus, Bethany, Living Faith, Maranatha, and Philadelphia Churches on Parkgate Road, off Kemp Road.
Pastor Eric D. Clarke and the Grant's Town, Johnson Park, New Providence, New Englerston Churches on Bailou Hill Road between BEC and the National Insurance buildings.
Pastor Paul A. Scavella along with Pastors E. B. Tinker and Ricardo Bain in Grand Bahama.
Starting on March 12th will be Pastor M. A. Smith along with the Hillview, Good News, Berea and Breath of Life congregations on Harrold and Maze roads, north-east of the Hillview Church in Yellow Elder Gardens III.
With the prayers and support of the members in each region, I am confident that God will richly
bless for He is able "to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the
power that worketh in us." Eph. 3:20. -L. C. Rolle, Ministerial Director
With a renewed thrust to activate the Pathfinder program for the 1999-2000 school year, the genesis for the camp-out became nascent in the early part of September of 1999. Along with Pastor H. Roger Moncur, the fifth and sixth grade teachers decided to conduct an Outdoor Education and Camp-out to fulfill the outdoor camping requirements of the Friend and Companion Pathfinder classes. As the months passed, the plans took shape and seemed more realistic as a number of corporate partners agreed to become a sponsor for this event.
Throughout the four-day Outdoor Education and Camp-out, students were treated to a variety of outdoor skills and new learning experiences. Included were an open rap session dealing with issues of today, learning how to tie knots that would be useful in everyday as well as in emergency situations, learning how to build a fire properly for safety uses, learning how to pitch a tent in the event of emergency shelter, hiking through the bushes in order to determine how well they could orientate themselves if lost and how well they can follow signs and instructions, along with learning about Christian heritage. Memory was also tested as students had to learn a new morning watch text each morning time.
However, not to be outdone were the adventurous sessions. Each night at the campfire brought out a new feature. From the camp songs to the varying presentations given by the units (such as the overkill of the Good Samaritan presentation) which required students to think on their feet, students enjoyed themselves around the campfire. Campers were even privileged to have been led in a session by Pastor E.D. Clarke, the Conference Youth Director. However, a well-loved session by the campers was the presentation by Inspector Wilson of the K-9 unit and one of their drug dogs. Apart from watching the dog's work, students were able to learn about the dangers of drugs in our society, an education which will hopefully pay future dividends.
No camp-out experience could be complete, however, without campers having to do night watch. Here, under the watchful eyes of a number of counsellors, students were given the responsibility of 15 - 20 minute watches of the camp at night. This task afforded them the experience of learning what it means to have responsibility for the safety of others as well as how they handle leadership and responsibility.
Through the hard and dedicated work of teachers Juliette Sands, Charaine Lewis, Elmore Jacques, Dianne Jones and Sandy Ferguson, along with Mr. Louis Cleare and Ray Jennings, students were able to learn leadership skills, how to adapt themselves to a new environment and new people, as well satisfying the spirit of adventure. Special thanks to Sisters Mae Ward, Naomi Moncur and Albertina Fowler for the miracle they performed in stretching the food to feed everybody. Hats off to Nurses Patrice Clarke and Golda Maycock and Michelle Collie for being around to take care of the cuts and bumps and wasp stings. Most of all, however, students learned how to appreciate God's creation while enjoying it through good Christian methods as incorporated in the Pathfinder Program at Bahamas Academy Elementary.
Hats off to Mrs. Estherlean C. Ash and her staff for a tremendous job well done. Truly this experience will be noised about for a long time to come. We look forward with great anticipation to next year's campout. - H. Roger Moncur
Educationally Speaking
The October/November issue of the Journal of Adventists Education has an article entitled: PUTTING IMAGINATION INTO EDUCATION -A tool of Interactive Learning. In a nutshell, the article deals with teachers providing students with the opportunity to reenact an event. A good example in our experience would be the Morant Bay Rebellion. Take the students back in time and let them use their imagination to see how the people lived and why they rebelled. It would involve a trip to stony Gut, the use of machette by these peasants, their means of travel, etcetera.
However, after such a re-enactment, your lecture and other reading materials would come alive and be much more meaningful to them. Their level of achievement on a test involving the topic would certainly be of much higher level than if they had only read of the event. Students perform much better when they interact with the world of reality.
There are many new concepts and approaches to teaching that can make the educational experience more enjoyable and meaningful to students and teachers alike, and now that we are faced with meeting the challenges of the new century, we have no other alternative than to become true professionals. We must executive our tasks with proficiency so that our students can find their niche in a world that has become very complex and demanding.
YOU CAN LEARN, TOO
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. 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 #393-9362
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES MEETING
All Children's Ministries Leaders are requested to attend a special meeting on Sabbath, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church, eastern room upstairs. Leaders are asked to ensure that all orders for V.B.S supplies are submitted to the ABC immediately.
YOUTH TIDBITS
**Youth Delegate- Latoya Smith, a youth of the Hillview Church, is off again to represent the Bahamas. From Feb. 23 to 26 Latoya attended a youth workshop hosted by CARICOM secretariat in Port of Spain, Trinidad. From there she traveled on to five of the Provinces of Canada from Feb. 26 to March 5 to attend workshops on Human Rights Freedoms and Responsibilities which are sponsored by UNICEF. Latoya is a teacher at Gerald Cash Primary School. Thanks for your prayers on behalf of Latoya.
**All AY Leaders are requested to submit their church delegate name, who will be attending the Youth Congress in Jamaica along with their $50.00 deposit to the Youth department right away.
**Youth Congress will be held in Jamaica April 16 to 23, 2000. Persons interested should
contact the youth department at #361-8683 to secure space on Air Jamaica. A $50.00 refundable
deposit is required. Total cost $389
BAHAMAS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
Has vacancy for 2 Part-time Janitresses. Applications available at the school on Penny Bank Lane.
**Registration is now in progress for the new school year, September, 2000, for K 2 - K4 and K5 - Grade 6. For more information please call 393-8898.
LAY ACTIVITIES & SABBATH SCHOOL SECHEDULE OF EVENTS
March 5: Evangelism Explosion
April 2-29: Lay evangelism Training - "Operation Caleb"
**Bahamas Academy Secondary Division needs temporary teachers (January to June, 2000) for the following subjects.
Physical Education - Grades 7 - 12
Literature - Grades 7 -9 and 11
Math - Grades 9 and 10
Interested persons should contact the Principal at phone 393-3381 as soon as possible.
**CAT ISLAND EASTER WEEKEND**
Persons wishing to travel to Cat Island during the Easter weekend on Bahamasair are requested to contact Bro. Norman Seymour at #324-6744. Persons interested in traveling by charter are requested to contact Bro. Cephas Ward at #361-7428.
SOUTHWEST REGION CRUSADE JOINT RALLY AND CHOIR REHEARSAL
Crusade Choir rehearsal will be held at the Good News Church this afternoon, at 4:00. Members of Hillview, Breath of Life, Berea and Good News Churches are encouraged to attend and be on time. Special Invitations will be given out.
**March 5th Preparation of tent site will begin at 7:30 a.m. Please bring cutlasses, rakes and shovels.
** Special services needed: Carpenter, Electrician, and watchman. Contact Pastor L. C. Rolle
**Wednesday March 8th Special Prayer Meeting at Hillview, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
POWER OF TRUTH PROPHECY CRUSADE FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
At the Canvas Cathedral on Parkgate Road at 5:00 p.m. today! All crusade personnel and members from the Living Faith, Ephesus, Bethany, Philadelphia, Maranatha and Centreville churches are asked to be present and on time.
-Pastor T. Basil Sturrup
ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE HAS NEW STOCK OF CANNED VEGETARIAN FOODS
BAHAMIAN/BERMUDIAN WEEKEND
Alumni, parents and guardians are invited to attend Bahamian weekend at Northern Caribbean
University (NCU), Jamaica, April 28 to 30, 2000. Interested persons may contact Ms. W.
Flowers at #361-8683 to register.
FUN RUN
The monthly Fun Run sponsored by the New Englerston Church will be held tomorrow, March 5, at 7:00 a.m.
**All Adventist Men are invited to attend Florida Men's Convention March 24 to 26, 2000, at
Camp Kalaqua. Interested persons may contact Dr. Joseph Evans at #325-7838
Sun sets today at 6:02 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:10 p.m
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