ADVENTIST COUNSELING BEGINS

In addition to being an ordained minister, with an MA in Religion, Pastor Brennen earned an MA in Counseling from Andrews University in 1994 and is reading for a PhD in psychology. He did his internship in individual and marriage and family therapy at Safe Shelter, Inc., Benton Harbor from 1993 to 1994. Between 1993 and 1996 he worked as the director of SS CRAFT (Safe Shelter's Campaign to Reduce Adult Violence in Families), a treatment program for abusive individuals. He also counseled hundreds of individual and couples. He is a nationally certified psychologist, USA. He is a member of the Bahamas Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, North American Association of Masters in Psychology, American Association in Marriage and Family Therapy; and Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling. Barrington Brennen also serves on the advisory board for Women in Renewal, Michigan; and is a member of the Bahamas National Committee on Child Abuse.

COUNSELING TIMES: To ensure privacy and confidentiality, please call to make an appointment. However, you are free to visit the counselor's office at any time during office hours and as long as he is not in a private consultation. The counselor will be in his office at the new conference headquarters, Harrold Road, Mondays to Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning this coming Monday. Please call to make a counseling appointment. Until the direct counseling phone number is available, please call 393 2818 any time.

The counselor can also be contacted privately via email at bbrennen2@coralwave.com. Or visit the web site at www.tagnet.org/counseling To facilitate this professional service, a small donation of $10 per session per individual/couple/family is requested.

PROFESSIONAL PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY.

The counseling office is designed to facilitate privacy and professional confidentiality. You need not worry about someone sneaking in on your counseling session, or the counselor, revealing to anyone that you were there or any information you discussed with him. If you have any questions, call or email this week.

PATHFINDERS COMMUNITY SERVICES EXHIBITION

The Pathfinders' Community Services Exhibition will be held on October 8, 2000, at the R. M. Bailey Park. All churches participating should be making final plans. Churches needing tents are asked to register with Sis. Joan Duncombe.

In conjunction with the Pathfinders Exhibition, six basic competitive activities will take place. All clubs are required to:

1. Execute 1^st Aid requirements: Bandaging of arm, leg sphinter, head bandage, and carry off.

2. Know general Bible verses for memory drill

3. Be creative in Fancy Drill.

The following activities will take place as follows:

1 p.m. Flag-raising -3 to 5 minutes, 3 persons.

1:30 p.m. Knot-tying - 2 persons

2 p.m. Tent-pitching - 5 persons

2:30 p.m. First Aid - 4 persons

3 p.m. Memory Drill - 2 persons

3:30 p.m. Drilling (basic execution) 3 to 5 minutes, 5 to 10 persons

4 p.m. Pathfinders Band

4:30 p.m. Drill Down

5 p.m. Fancy Drill - Any number of persons

All events will be judged on execution, timing and creativity.

REMEMBERING HORNER ANDERSON

Saturday, September 23, around 7:25 p.m. signaled the demise of another of God's long-standing warriors of faith. Known for his serious and dedicated approach to Lay Ministry, Elder Horner Anderson held many church offices at the local Bluff SDA Church, situated in North Eleuthera. Serving his church and God for nearly 50 years, Elder Anderson witnessed the introduction of pastor after pastor and the visits of all Bahamian presidents, yet his voice stood distinct heralding the gospel call in Bluff, Eleuthera.

I recall in recent visits, the last during this year, that Brother Horner, though affected by loss of hearing and impaired vision, remained firm in his faith with his assurance in Christ undaunted. These visits with the Conference president, Elder Keith D. Albury, Pastor H. A. Roach and others were quite inspirational.

At his side on those occasion were his faithful wife, Sis. Laura Anderson, and their daughter, Joan. Sister Laura, who has served in numerous capacities-- for example, Sabbath School Teacher, Sabbath School Superintendent, Treasurer and Organist-- together with her husband and the few dedicated members has been a great source of strength and a towering witness in her community.

Our conference, under the leadership of Pastor Keith D. Albury, offers heartfelt sympathy to Sister Anderson, Joan and other relatives, including Sister Olivia Johnson, sister of the deceased, and Sis. Miriam Knowles, adopted daughter and niece. Like other saints, Elder Anderson awaits that glorious morn. Editor

NEW PROVIDENCE CHURCH HOST WOMEN'S RETREAT

Along with Berea, Breath of Life and New Englerston Churches, the New Providence Church will host a Women's Ministry Retreat at South Ocean Resort from October 6 to 8. Guest speaker will be Sister Junie Parchment from Jamaica. They solicit your prayers

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Catch the vision and grow with Bahamas Academy Continuing Education. Improve your communicative 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.

B.J.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 (Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Don't delay; enroll in the course of your choice.

FROM THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION

AWARDS CEREMONY FOR TEACHERS

You are invited to attend an awards ceremony for teachers of Bahamas Academy Secondary, Elementary and the Early Learning Center at 4:30 this afternoon at the Maranatha Church on Prince Charles Drive. Mrs. Iris Henry, Director of Education for West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, will address the gathering. A similar service was held for teachers of the Grand Bahama Academy of SDA, on Wednesday, at the Shiloh Church in Grand Bahama.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS EVALUATED

Coordinated by Mrs. Iris Henry, a team of professionals visited Grand Bahama Academy and Bahamas Academy Elementary on Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28, respectively. Based on criteria outlined by the office of Education of West Indies Union, the schools were evaluated.

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET

A regular meeting of the Bahamas Academy School Board will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the New Conference Office.

B. A. EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Space is still available in K2 and K4

programmes. Applications are available at the school on Penny Bank Lane between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.BA SECONDARY

**BA Secondary is in urgent need of a substitute English teacher for grades 9 and 10 for the period November 27, 2000, to March 9, 2001. Interested persons should contact Principal Rolle at the school or call 393-3381 during business hours.

BA SECONDARY PTA TO MEET

Parent/Teachers' Association meeting will be held at the H. D. Colburn Gym for parents and guardians of students attending B A Secondary on October 3^rd at 7:30 p.m.

BAHAMAS ADVENTIST HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Pastor Milton Gregory, Health Ministries Director of West Indies Union, conducted the election of officers for the Bahamas Adventist Health Professional Association on Sunday, September 24, 2000. The results are as follows.

President, Dr. Joseph Evans; Secretary, Dr Rollins Cooper; Treasurer, Miss Alvira Thompson; Public Relations, Miss Idamae Hanna.

Three additional members were also elected to make up the constitution committee. They are Pastor B. H. Brennen, Preatta Gibbs and Dr. Stephanie Hutcheson. Dr. Kevin Moss will serve as alternate.

Upon completion of drafting the constitution, all other officers will be elected.

**A constitutional meeting of the

Bahamas Adventist Health Professional Association will be held tomorrow, Sunday, 1^st October, at 3 p.m. at the office of Dr. Joseph Evans on Winchester Street and Mount Royal Avenue.

DISCOVERY DAY WALK/RUN

The New Englerston Church will sponsor a 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on Discovery Day holiday, October 13. Trophies and breakfast will be provided. Contact J. Duncombe at 322-5110 or your A.Y. Leader for details.

SW YOUTH FEDERATION BOAT CRUISE - Sept. 30^th. Boat departs from behind the Straw Market at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the boat. Refreshments will be on sale.

BREATH OF LIFE BOAT CRUISE & FUN DAY- October 1^st. Tickets available from B.O.L. members.

BETHANY SDA CHURCH IN SEARCH OF PROPERTY

Members of the Bethany Church are looking for real estate on which to construct their church building. We are open to all information on available properties but prefer in the western district of New Providence. As we continue to search, we are asking members of our sister churches who might have information to assist us by contacting Pastor Sturrup at 322-4139.

ADVENTIST YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING

All members of the Adventist Youth Council are requested to meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the Grant's Town Church.

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Batelco recently installed new telephone numbers at our new conference headquarters. The numbers are: 341-4021, 341-4022, 361-8884. Our fax line remains #341-4088

The Adventist Book Center will reopen shortly. Mr. McKinney and Mrs. Forbes can be reached at 341-2429

We apologize for any inconvenience caused during our transition last week.

Sun sets today at 6:58 p.m.