THE LOGOS

Another Church Dedicated to God's Honor

Led by District Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe, a team of Conference officials, Dr. L. A. Johnson, Dr. J. Carey, former pastors L. C. Rolle and N. E. Scavella, Union secretary, as well as members from our sister churches in New Providence came to fellowship with us at our grand edifice.

The Vesper service was conducted by Pastor Duncombe under the theme "The Power of the Blood." He charged the members to rededicate their lives, press on and hope for the certainty of His coming.

The special guest for this occasion was Pastor Noel S. Fraser from the West Indies Union. His charismatic jubilance opened the eyes of the waiting saints and lifted us to a higher plain. During the Sabbath school, the stage was set for an update of the Adventist mission field in the West Indies Union - one of the hardest areas. He termed Cayman and Turks and Caicos islands as "the Rock of Gibraltar" which was now melted as butter. Hats off to our dynamic pastors in these fields.

The Divine Hour was graced with the melodious voices of the Celebration Combined Choir, directed by Sister Althea Tinker from the Centreville Church and led by veteran Pastor Silas N. McKinney, who reassured the members that they will receive power from on high. Following the service was a sumptuous, mouth-watering gourmet meal, which indeed revived and refreshed the people of God.

On Sunday afternoon the church was full to capacity with members and well-wishers for the Grand Dedicatory Service. Here Pastor Noel S. Fraser gave the final charge, "The Mission of the Church." This sermon was quite timely and thought provoking, leaving the hearers in awe and hungering for more. Our Conference President, Pastor Keith D. Albury, performed the Act of Dedicatio of our fine edifice.

After a short intermission with light refreshments, the week-end's activities climaxed on a spiritual high, with a Grand Gospel Concert. The illustrious choir from Nassau and the local church choir put on a superb performance that was highly complimented by Pastor T. Basil Sturrup, our seasoned and hilarious Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The crowd was certainly charmed by his tasteful jokes, as he left it panting for more, until the next time. -Yvonne Perriel

HIGHLIGHTS OF BAHAMAS CONFERENCE WEEKEND AT NCU

Under the theme "Twenty-First Century Faith," the Bahamas Conference Weekend at Northern Caribbean University got off to a good start on Friday, April 28, 2000. At the setting of the sun, Pastor Paul Scavella, Field Secretary for the Northern Region of the Bahamas Conference, gave a dynamic and inspirational presentation that provoked the members in the audience to re-examine their faith relationship with Christ.

Following the vespers service, the ministerial students and other interested persons gathered in the Student Center for a ministerial seminar. Pastor K. D. Albury, our Conference President, challenged the group with a provocative discourse on the impact of change on the church in the 21st Century. He pointed out that the church will have to change its approach in dealing with certain issues in order to maintain its relevance in this Millennium. One ministerial student remarked that the thoughts shared were like a "breath of fresh air." A very stimulating question and answer session followed Pastor Albury's discourse.

On Sabbath morning, we started the day with an interesting Sabbath School programme. The students put on a skit depicting outstanding Bible characters who exhibited great faith. The implication was that the same kind of steadfast faith is needed by 21st Century Christians. For the Mission Story, Dr. John Carey and pastors Adderley, Clarke, Scavella and Sturrup highlighted the evangelistic and educational work in the Bahamas Conference. With Dr. Martin Hanna as moderator, a panel including Pastors Wilfred Adderley and Danny Clarke led the discussion on the Sabbath School Lesson.

During the Divine Service, the worshipers were touched by the personal testimony of Pastor Basil Sturrup. He shared his experience of a miraculous recovery from serious injury suffered in a car accident some years ago. Based on the story of Joseph, the sermon was given by Dr. Leonard Johnson, Executive Secretary or Bahamas Conference. In a clear and dynamic way, Pastor Johnson showed how, like Joseph, the 21st Century Christian must maintain an unwavering faith in God in order to be successful.

In addition to the BBC Choir and other college students, Sisters Patrice Clarke and Lavern Sturrup provided the special music for the weekend.

The weekend climaxed with a banquet for the students at the Mandeville Hotel. Everyone felt that the Conference delegation along with the McMillans did their best to make the weekend an enriching experience for the students. We look forward to bigger and better things next year.

Dr. J. Carey

10th ANNUAL HOME-COMING REUNION AT CAT ISLAND

The afterglow and excitement of the Easter weekend visit (April 21 -23) to the Cat Island district are still very much alive in the hearts of those of us who had the opportunity of sharing the special activities that were planned for the tenth annual homecoming reunion. The theme "Nearing Home" was indeed appropriate as the congregation gathered to praise the Lord in singing and the spoken word during the Friday evening Vesper service held in Devil's Point and the Sabbath services held in the spacious Sea View Church in Wilson Bay.

Indeed the sweet fellowship began approximately an hour before sunset on Friday as the large bus took on the first group of members leaving the Orange Creek Inn to travel the sixty miles of winding road south to the Devil's Point Church.

As many family members boarded the bus spontaneous singing of Adventist hymns pervaded the atmosphere until the large contingent of over forty members arrived at the neatly renovated church in Devil's Point.

Highlights of the Vesper service included the inspiring song service conducted by Sister Vashti Brown, special presentation of a plaque to Elder Burke Clarke for his long an outstanding service to the local church at Devil's Point and the inspirational message on "Peace" from Pastor Leonard Johnson.

The Sabbath services at the Sea View Church were indeed a special blessing. During the Sabbath School, Pastor R. I. Hanna led out in the lesson review, and Sister Margaret Cleare presented a lively progress report on the mile stone the church has achieved in the last ten years.

During the Divine Worship service, Pastor Leonard Johnson was once again the featured speaker. He challenged his hearers to remain faithful until Jesus returns. Elder Henry Moncur presented a plaque to Brother Strachan on behalf of the Cat Island Seventh-day Adventist Advancement Society. After a healthy, hearty fellowship luncheon, a special workshop was held for Sabbath-School Teachers of the Children's Division. This activity was facilitated by Sisters Rowena Smith and Mahabee, Directors of the Bahamas Conference and the West Indies Union, respectively.

The weekend of April 21-23 was indeed a "Nearing Home" experience. -Cephas Ward

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**The Bahamas Seventh-day Adventist Educators Association will host its monthly meeting at the H. D. Colburn Gym on Sunday, (tomorrow) at 10:00 a.m.

**North-eastern Lay Federation will have a joint meeting on May 21 at Living Faith Church at 5:30 p.m.

**All members of the NELF Committee are asked please meet at Ephesus Church this afternoon at 5:00 o'clock.

**CONGRATULATIONS to Abigail Penn and Michelle Collie of Maranatha Church on obtaining their bachelors of arts degree from Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY BA Elementary will hold Parent/Teachers' Conference on Monday, April 17, 2000, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and continuing

from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

**BAE school is accepting applications for three (3) upper elementary classroom teachers, one (1) lower-level elementary teacher, one (1) P. E. teacher, and one (1) computer teacher for the year 2000-2001.

Applications are available at the school between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

**Registration for entrance into Bahamas Academy Elementary is ongoing daily for K-2 to Grades 6

**Entrance examination for grades 1 through 6 will be held at the Elementary School on April 20^th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

GRAND BAHAMA ACADEMY

GBA school needs the following personnel for the 2000 - 2001 school year:

1 Secretary/Accountant

1 Early Childhood Teacher

2 Primary Teachers

Please contact in Nassau Dr. John Carey at #324-0470 and in Freeport Mr. H. Hanna, principal, at #373-4794.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SECONDARY

Bahamas Academy Secondary PTA Meeting will be held May 9, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gym. Parents are invited to hear a speech from our special guest speaker at this final meeting for this semester.

** BA Secondary Honors Convocation will be held Sunday, May 21^st (not May 14 as previously announced), at 5:00 p.m. at the H.D. Colburn Gym.

YOUTH TIDBITS

CONGRATULATIONS to the following recipients: Lillian Forbes of Grant's Town -Youth Leaders Award; Shantell Humes also of Grant's Town -Pacesetters Award in Business; Shandrea Smith and Clavel Hunter of Philadelphia Church who received the Pacesetters Award in Education and the National Youth Award for Outstanding Youth respectively.

**May 7 - National Youth March. All youth- Adventurers, Pathfinders, Masterguides and Senior Youth are requested to assemble at the Fort on Sunday, May 7, at 3:00 p.m. in full uniform.

LONG BAY SCHOOL

The following positions are available for the school year beginning September, 2000.

1 Computer Teacher

1 Home Economics Teacher

1 Math/Physics Teacher

1 Physical Education Teacher

2 Primary Teachers

Applicants should submit resumes to Long Bay School, P.O. BOX AB-20377, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, or Phone #367-2377

SOUTH-WEST LAY ACTIVITIES FEDERATION RALLY

All members of the Hillview, Good News, Breath of Life and Berea churches are requested to attend a Lay Rally today at 5:00 p.m. at Berea Church.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

Funeral service for Elder Bertram H. Sands will be held 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2000, at the Hillview Church.

** All Local Elders in Nassau, are invited to assemble in the eastern wing of the Hillview church on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. to participate in the funeral of a fellow elder, Bertram H. Sands.

**13^TH ANNUAL JEFF RODGERS BASKETBALL CAMP

The 13^th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp will be held June 26 to July 21, 2000, on the grounds of Bahamas Academy, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Watch for details.

**Sister Olga Roach's GC Group has several cancellations. Interested persons may call her at #393-2693 as soon as possible.

**PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT**

THE CONFERENCE OFFICE AND THE ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000, FOR SECRETARYS' DAY OUTING. BUSINESS RESUMES WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, AT 8:45 A.M. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

**The regular meeting of the Bahamas Conference Executive Committee will be held May 21, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. at the BA Auditorium.

Sun sets today at 7:43 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:46 p.m