THE LOGOS A Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Weekly Publication Volume 5, Number 20, May 13, 2000

B. A. ELEMENTARY HONOURS CONVOCATION

On Thursday, May 4, 2000, cheers of excitement filled the gymnatorium as a crowd of proud parents and other relatives gathered to observe their diligent students receive awards for their most outstanding work during the two terms.

Our special guests included Dr. John Carey, Education Director, Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, Executive Secretary, and Pastor Eric D. Clarke, Youth Director, all of Bahamas Conference of S.D.A.

There was the sweet, melodious sound of music throughout, as talented and musically inclined students lifted the roof with their songs. Special thanks to Lashan Carey and Duran Clarke, Khrisna Virgil, Lavanda Brown, and Hands in Praise from Grade 3 Lloyd.

We were ably welcomed by our Education Director followed by our principal, Mrs. Estherlean C. Ash, who gave her opening remarks. Darnelle Johnson introduced her father, Dr. Leonard Johnson, who addressed the large audience. They were encouraged to climb the ladder of success - determination, dedication, discipline and attitude, and admonished to have goals, thus to work at them, make wise decisions and to have a positive attitude in everything.

The students received special trophies and certificates for their excellence in areas A - B averages, good conduct, special effort, school spirit, and highest grade point average in the upper and lower divisions.

LOWER DIVISION

1st Kenreah Brown,2^nd Dominique McFall,3rd. Gabriel Moxey,

UPPER DIVISION

1st. Michael Turner, 2nd. Travis Knowles

3rd. Kenny Deveaux

The overall event was a joyous and most rewarding occasion. Congratulations to all of those hardworking students and parents of Bahamas Academy Elementary. Thanks again for your presence and generous support, parents and teachers, and may God richly bless you.

-Pamela Morris

ANNUAL YOUTH MARCH AND RALLY

The National Youth March and Rally was again a huge success this year. The event saw hundreds of young people taking to the streets under the theme "Excellence Without Excuse." The participants included marching bands, schools, church groups, Junkanoo groups, youth groups and associations.

The highlight, of course, was the Seventh-day Adventist Youth Group. As the parade began, people moved in time to the music, jumping up and down, but when the Pathfinders, Adventurers, and Masterguides came out onto the streets, led by a prestigious, looking colour guards including our President, Pastor Albury, Executive Secretary Pastor Johnson, Youth Director Pastor Clarke and Pathfinders Directors, spectators broke into applause. Remarks could be heard such as: "Those are the Seventh-day Adventist." "Their group is always organized." "They seem to be the only ones with their act together." "Boy, they look good."

Pastor E. D. Clarke says thank you to all. Hats off to the local Youth Directors, Kirk Price, Ray Jennings, Lester Stuart, Barry Saunders, Cecil Cartwright, and our young people for once again presenting to the nation the largest and most organized participating group. We were made proud. -Joan Rahming

COMMUNITY SERVICES FORUM 2000

Over the weekend of May 5 to 7, 2000, the Community Services Department held Forum 2000 in Grand Bahama. Pastor Harrold Campbell, ADRA Director of West Indies Union, was the featured speaker. Special guest speakers included Mrs. Lorraine Duvalier, Senior Welfare Officer, Department of Social Services; Pastor B. H. Brennen, Marriage Counselor, and Dr. John Carey, Education Director of Bahamas Conference.

Dr. M. D. Toote, Community Services Director and coordinator for Forum 2000, was pleased with the participation of the brethren in Grand Bahama. Participants were involved in groups covering the following: Recovery and Loss Management, Child/Spousal Abuse, Community Welfare, Drug Addiction/Prevention and Disaster Preparedness.

ADVENTIST EDUCATORS MEETING

All persons involved in the process of education in both public and private school systems- teachers, school administrators, home scholars, school counsellors and school social- workers, are invited to a special called meeting of the SDA Educators 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2000, at Bahamas Academy.

ASI BAHAMAS MEETS

The Bahamas Chapter of Adventists Lay Persons's Services and Industries held a stimulating and inspiring meeting on Sunday evening, April 30, 2000, at Hillview SDA Church.

The guest speaker was Elder Gordon O. Martinborough of the Inter-American Division. He spoke on "The Babylonian Chapter of ASI," emphasizing the influence of Prime Minster Daniel in the royal court of King Nebuchadnezzar.

Elder Martinborough reminded attendees that the mission of ASI is to empower Adventist professionals to use their influence for God among those who cannot be reached by the average church member. The philosophy of ASI is that each member is a minister in the marketplace.

He invited attendees to the inter-American Division ASI Convention 2000 to be held in Barbados August 31 to September 3, 2000. The Bahamas chapter is expected to attend.

President Isaacc Collie reported on two current projects of ASI Bahamas. (1) Placing 3ABN by Cable Bahamas throughout the Family Islands at a cost of $9,000.00 per island. Currently, Abaco and Eleuthera receive 3ABN. (2) Sending out 100 copies of Signs of the Times magazines per month.

Brother Gabriel Vallery reported on the upcoming project of placing 15,000 copies of Happiness Digest in the hands of public high school students in New Providence. The goal is to distribute these before the end of the current school year.

Each person attending the meeting received a copy of the first issue of the Inter-American Division ASI News. Elder Martinborough placed Membership pins on the attending officers of ASI Bahamas, Isaac Collie, President, Dr. Joseph Evans, Vice-President, and Roderick Sands, Secretary-Treasurer.

The next meeting of ASI Bahamas will be held on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at

the Hillview Church. -Joseph I Evans, M.D.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

**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

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.

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

BC EXECUTIVE MEETING

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

YOUTH TIDBITS

ATTENTION, ALL SENIOR YOUTH, from May 17 to 21, Pastor Errol Thomas, Youth Director of West Indies Union, will be in Nassau to conduct the Senior Youth Leadership Training Course at the Grant's Town Church as follows:

May 17 to 19- 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.

May 20, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 21, 9 o'clock to 12 noon - Lunch break

Resumes at 1:30 and ends at 5:00 p.m.

**ALL PATHFINDERS ARE REQUESTED TO MEET TOMORROW, MAY 14, AT 8:00 A.M. IN FULL UNIFORM AT THE HILLVIEW CHURCH FOR THE TAPING OF LISTEN-UP**

**Hillview youth invite you to volley-ball games at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m.

**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 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A number of NBA Players such as Travis Knight, Scott Burrell, Mark Jackson, Chris Webber, Kevin Willis, Tyrone Bogues, Mychal Thompson, Clyde Drexler, Byron Scott and Butch Beard are scheduled to be in attendance.

Known as the Basketball Camp concerned with more than just basketball, The Jeff Rodgers basketball camp teaches the benefits of discipline, hard-work, and sportsmanship. Applications are available at Bahamas Academy between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Boys and girls aged 5 to 18 are accepted.

THE CANCER SOCIETY OF THE BAHAMAS CELEBRATE MAY AS 'CANCER AWARENESS MONTH'

The Cancer Society of the Bahamas will be performing FREE Pap Smears and Breast Examinations on Saturday, May 27, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the following Clinics: Fleming Street, Elizabeth Estates and Flamingo Gardens.

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

MASS YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL Practice will be held for members of the Mass Youth Choir today at 4:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church in preparation for the Youth Camp-meeting. Please be on time.

GOSPEL CONCERT

On May 21, 2000, BEC Choir, Maranatha SDA Church and Seraphic Sounds will sponsor a concert for Stephen J. Brown, Medical Fund at the Maranatha Church, Prince Charles Drive, at 5:00 p.m. A soft offering will be lifted.

BETHANY'S WOMEN MINISTRY Bethany's Women Ministry will host a seminar on Cancer, 3:00 p.m. on May 21, 2000. Special guests from the Ministry of Health will be in attendance. Interested persons are welcomed.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SECONDARY 1980 CLASS REUNION

Attention, Bahamas Academy Class of 1980. Let's begin our 20^th year reunion with a service of praise and thanksgiving at the Bethany SDA Church, divine hour May 27, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held after the service. For details, kindly contact Allison Mason at 364-5426, Jackie Gibson at 341-3780 or Debbie Zonicle at 36654-1245

YOU CAN LEARN, TOO

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

HEALTH MINISTRIES DIRECTORS TO MEET

All Health & Temperance Leaders and their assistants are requested to attend and important strategic planning meeting, Sunday, May 21, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor P. A. Scavella at the Bahamas Academy Gym.

Sun sets today at 7:46 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:51 p.m

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