Former Prime Minister and Church Brother Dies!

In addition, his wife, Lady Pindling, their four children, and other family members were present. He died peacefully in his home on Skyline Drive, Cable Beach, Nassau.

Sir Lynden's death came after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, which was first diagnosed in 1996. This ailment also had an impact upon his decision to retire from active politics in 1997 after 41 consecutive years in the Bahamian parliament.

A proud moment for Sir Lynden was on December 10, 1996, when he recommitted his life to God and was baptized by Pastor H. A. Roach at the Centreville SDA Church. Since then he attended his home church, the Hillview SDA Church, on a regular basis and visited a number of the local SDA churches in the Bahamas. He will be missed by the entire Bahamas and our Adventist community.

CONDOLENCES ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF SIR LYNDEN PINDLING The Seventh-day Adventist community joins the rest of the Bahamas in mourning the passing of the Father of our nation, Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling. For us, we also mourn the passing of a brother in Christ who has laid down the burdens of this life and now sleeps in Jesus awaiting the glorious resurrection morning.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Lady Pindling; the children: Obie, Michelle, Leslie, Monique and the grandchildren as they go through this time of bereavement and would like to assure them of our continued prayers and support.

TEACHERS ATTEND SEMI NAR

Under the theme "Prepared For Service In Today's School," teachers of the Bahamas Conference of S.D.A. schools attended a pre-school seminar August 21 and 22, 2000, at the Bahamas Academy Auditorium. Dr. M. D. Toote, Sabbath School and Lay Activities Director of the Conference, set the tone for the first day of the seminar with a dynamic and inspirational devotional message. The Youth Director of the Conference, Pastor E. D. Clarke, maintained the level of dynamism and inspiration during the last day's devotion. The devotional messages reminded teachers that the school and the church are one in purpose.

In his motivational presentation, Mr. P. Samuel Bain, Vice-President of Success Training College, challenged the teachers to model what they wanted their students to become. Caring and compassionate teachers can make a difference and have a positive influence on the lives of their students, he said.

Teachers were briefed on the role and function of the new Special Services Unit of the Office of Education by the persons who will be providing the special services for our schools, Mrs. A. Albury and Mrs. D. Johnson.

Two interesting sessions on "Portfolio Assessment" and "A Teacher's Guide To the Use of the Internet" were presented by Mrs. Linda Russell and Mrs. Lynn Smith, respectively. Mrs. Russell, a lecturer at the College of the Bahamas, was assisted by Mrs. Sharmane Miller, and Mrs. Smith, Vice-Principal of Bahamas Academy Secondary School was assisted by personnel from the Bahamas Telecommunication Corporation.

At the end of the seminar, teachers felt better prepared to meet the challenges of the new school year.

SERIES OF SERVICES FOR SIR LYNDEN

We are called upon to support a series of services planned for the late Sir Lynden O. Pindling.

First, a service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held at the Hillview SDA Church this afternoon, September 2, at 5:30. We are requesting all members to support this service, which will feature a number of our choirs. Pastor Michael A. Smith, Sir Lynden's Church pastor, will deliver the message.

Second, a national memorial service coordinated by Seventh-day Adventists involving other denominational heads and the entire Christian community will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Sir Kendal G. L. Isaac Gynatorium. A number of government officials headed by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, and the Pathfinders will be in attendance. Pastor Keith D. Albury, conference president, will present the sermon at this service, which will be carried live on ZNS #1540 AM and channel 13. At 1:30 p.m. the Pathfinders and other youth groups will assemble at Hillview to parade to the Sir Kendal G. L. Isaac Gymnatorium. All Pathfinders and Masterguides are here reminded that the march will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Once again, all members are invited to attend.

Third, a state funeral service for Sir Lynden will take place at the Church of God of Prophecy on East Street on Monday, September 4, at 11 a.m. The Tabernacle, which can accommodate 4,000 persons, will see local and international leaders, church officials and local dignitaries as well as family of Sir Lynden and other invited guests. Pastor Hugh A. Roach, personal pastor of Sir Lynden, will present the eulogy. Following the service, SDA ministers will conduct the interment at the St. Agnes Cemetery on Nassau Street. Members may tune in to ZNS for routes of the processions from the House of Assembly to the Church, and from the Church to the cemetery. Members may also follow the service on radio and television.

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

Can you believe it? It's back to school time! Yes, it's the beginning of another school year, and everyone is preparing to go back to school. Of course, there will be some children attending school for the first time, but the majority will be returning students.

On Tuesday, September 5, 2000, of the thousands of students that will be entering private and Government schools throughout the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, about 1,100 will be entering the doors of our Seventh-day Adventist schools.

Sun sets today at 7:36 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:28 p.m.

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; November-Men's/women's and children's health issues; and December - Financial Health.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

All persons who would like to travel to United Youth Congress next year April are asked to meet at Hillview 8:30. tonight.

Youth Boat Cruise - September 2, 8:30 p.m. Meeting place - Behind the straw market. Pay at the site.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Catch the vision and grow with Bahamas Academy Continuing Education. Improve your communication skills by enrolling in one of the courses offered at the BACE center. Special Interest courses include Public Speaking, Auto Body Repair, Vegetarian Cooking, Introduction to Computers, Typing, and Reading.

BJ.C. Subjects: Mathematics, English, Religious Knowledge, Social Studies, Literature.

BGCSE Subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Accounts, Chemistry, R. K., Physics. For additional information, please call 393-9362 (Monday­Thursday, 9:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.) Don't delay; enroll in the course of your choice.

NCU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Because of the funeral service for Sir Lynden Pindling, please take note of the change in date for the Northern Caribbean University (formerly West Indies College) Alumni reformation meeting, will be Monday, September 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Johnson Park Church in the basement. For further information call Barry Saunders at 356-8367.

GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA - with Gospel Trail, Sunday, September 3, at Workers' House, Harrold Road. Donation $10.00.

GRANT'S TOWN 70^TH ANNIVERSARY

A special invitation is extended to all to join Pastor Clarke and the Grant's Town church family in their 70^th Anniversary celebrations September 8-9, 2000 at the church on Wellington Street. This year we have extended preaching invitation to all former pastors of our congregation as follows:

Friday -September 8, 2000

7:00 p.m. Pastor J. K. Thompson

Sabbath - September 9, , 2000

8:00 a.m. Pastor E. D.. Clarke

11:00 a.m. Pastor L. V. McMillan

1:00 p.m. Pastor N. E. Scavella

2:00 p.m. Pastor S. N. McKinney

3:00 p.m. Pastor J. Duncombe

4:00 p.m. Pastor H. A. Roach

5:00 p.m. Old Fashioned

Singspiration

6:00 p.m. Pastor L. A.. Johnson

7:00 p.m. Pastor K. D. Albury

(Special Guest)

BETHANY WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

The Bethany Women's Ministries invite you to attend a seminar on "Child Abuse." Topics to be covered include: Sexual and physical abuse, Neglect, Psychological and physical aftermath of abuse etc. The seminar will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bethany Church. For further details contact Allison Mason at 364-5426 or Dr. Stephanie Hutchenson at 326-6219.

CONGRATULATIONS to Pansy Hamilton -Brown, who has been awarded the Commemorative medal of Honour Hallmark 2000 by the American Biographical Institute. The Institute has also named her a Professional Woman of the year 1999.

She is a member of Centerville Church and a Guidance and Counseling Officer, MOE, Special Services Division.

Congratulations to Sister Maggie Turner who has been promoted to Director of Nursing Education.

Congratulations also to Nurses Ellamae Johnson, Patrice Clarke, Bernadette Rolle who have been promoted to Nursing Officers Grade 2 Registered nurse/mid-wife/public health nurse

THE PATHFINDER/COMMUNITY SERVICES EXHIBITION - will be held on October 8, 2000, at the R. M. Baily Park. All churches participating are asked to begin making plans. Churches needing tents are asked to call and register with Sis. Joan Duncombe at the Conference Office.

INGATHERING BOOKLET - Many pictures are needed for the Ingathering Booklet. Please let us have yours by Tuesday, October 3.

ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER - will be closed until it reopens in its new location at the Harrold Road site. Thank you for your understanding.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL

School reopens on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m.