It was last year I conducted a crusade in the Fox Hill area and a lady came to the meetings. She accepted the message and was baptized by Pastor Kent Price and me. Several weeks later I got a call that this sister was troubled by demonic forces who wanted to destroy her and everybody who lived in her house. I am told that the house was shaking and a deep male voice was speaking through her. The demon was heard to say, "I will break your teeth. . . who told you to get baptized. . ., call your Pastor, then we will see. . ." Her brother-in-law went into the house; the demon said "he is not the pastor." When I arrived along with my first elder, Brother Adny Joseph, we sang, prayed and read the Psalms. The demon started to react, but we commanded him not to speak. After awhile, the lady calmed down. But what struck me as the fact that she said, "Pastor, when you baptized me several weeks ago, I did not feel that I got wet or soaked." Apparently, whatever was holding her was so strong, it prevented her from feeling the water. So I told her that she had not truly repented of her sins and submitted herself to Christ. Then we reasoned that she did not feel that she got wet, we needed to dip her again. So we arranged to rebaptize her on a Friday with two other persons in her house who decided to recommit their lives to the Lord.

At the campsite we started to sing and pray, even though she seemed far away. I baptized the other two persons first, leaving her for the last.

When she was brought to me, even before I lifted my hands to make my pronouncement, she started to struggle. She did not want to go under the water. Three deacons and I wrestled with her. We prayed, sang songs and recited scripture, then I commanded the evil spirit to leave the lady in Jesus' name. After about 10 minutes, I offered a silent prayer, asking the Lord to free her. I said, "Lord, when you deliver her, help her to raise her head and look toward the sky." That was my cue. Finally, she raised her head once, then dropped it. She dropped it again, but after it fell a third time, she became focused. I called her by name. She responded, "Yes, pastor." At that point I knew she had been delivered. I made my pronouncement, and dipped her three times. (I am not saying that in every case this is what anyone should do, this is simply my experience.) There were several other faithful members on the beach singing, praying and interceding before the Lord for that miracle, and we praised his name for that.

The story does not end here. Several months after the incident, this same sister went back into the world, playing with the devil. Continued on p. 2

PASTORS TO VISIT ADVENTIST BRETHREN IN CUBA

On June 1 a delegation of pastors and their wives will travel to Cuba to share in a weekend of preaching, fellowship and dialogue.

It has been over a year since talks began regarding a mission visit to one of our neighbouring countries, Cuba. Recently, Mr. C. Melvin Lewis, Treasurer of Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and Pastor Gary King traveled to Cuba and met with church officials in an attempt to determine the possibility of a trip and needs of the brethren there. Pastor Daniel Fontaine Marquez, president of the Cuban Union, was elated to have the two workers visit and anticipates the day when our president, Pastor K. D. Albury, and the delegation of pastors and their wives will arrive in Cuba. Pastor Marquez has emphasized their immediate need for medicine and text books in Spanish for seminary students, as well as religious literature in Spanish. Consequently, a special love offering will be collected on Sabbath, May 12. These funds will be used to purchase non-prescription drugs, and the appropriate books.

Each member is requested to play his part in this noble venture to aid the work and humanitarian needs of our membership in Cuba. -L. A. Johnson, Editor

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

"Jesus to the Rescue" is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School.

The time is now! Do not delay to order your Vacation Bible School supplies. If you want to have a successful program with the material for VBS you need to order now from the Adventist Book Centre.

Sabbath School Supply letters were sent to all churches for the Sabbath School superintendents' to fill out in the event of changes and to confirm your standing order for the future. Please be aware that this information requested is very important to meet your demand. -S. Neil McKinney

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY'S MONTH

West Indies Union has set aside May, 2001 for each church member to join in partnership with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) and West Indies Union to save our children through educational programmes.

We are pleased with the progress made at NCU in recent times. To maintain the recognition gained and to be of greater service to its constituency, NCU will have to continue to improve the physical plant to accommodate an expanded curriculum and additional students. Three major projects that have been targeted are a worship centre, student housing and a gymnasium.

Against the theme "In Partnership to Save our Children," this project will also benefit our SDA schools in the Bahamas. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds collected during the month of May will go toward local educational needs. Some of these needs include providing equipment, training of teachers, tuition assistance, refurbishment of buildings, meeting the cost of operating our schools, etc. We hope that the full participation of our members will allow us to address these needs.

Every member is being asked to contribute at least ten dollars (B$10.) toward this drive. If each one gives the amount recommended or more, our goals will be realized. The final date for collection is May 26, 2001.

SDA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CLOSED FOR 1 DAY

On Wednesday, May 2^nd, 2001, the Conference office and ABC will be closed, owing to Secretaries' Day outing. We regret any inconvenience caused. -Management.

NATURAL HEALTH SEMINAR HELD IN ANDROS

A team of health professionals from Wildwood Life-style Centre and Hospital in Wildwood, Georgia, led by Dr. Virginia Oden, visited Fresh Creek, Andros, from April 13 to 19, 2001, to conduct a Natural Health Seminar.

Members of the public were informed of the eight natural laws of health and how they work synergistically for maximum health. Nutrition was emphasized based on plant sources. As a result, a number of persons committed to making changes in their eating habits and lifestyles,

The local clinic opened it's doors fully to the doctor and nurse who held private consultations for half an hour with each patient See page 2

NATURAL HEALTH SEMINAR HELD IN ANDROS

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. Each participating patient was put on a regimen of herbs and will eventually be weaned off the medication.

In every consultation, lecture or cooking class, the Bible was used and God was lifted up. Requests for Bible studies resulted from this outreach program. -Edward Rolle

A CASE OF EXORCISM

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We visited her and reminded her how the Lord had delivered her. We told her she should not have turned her back on Him.

During Acts 2000, she came to the meetings. (Pastor Mark Finley did a tremendous job. To God be the glory. We had a total of 34 baptisms.) Last Sabbath we made arrangements for a baptism. This same sister along with 10 others, came forward in response to an appeal. During the baptism ceremony she did not show any sign of demon possession. It was not until she got into the water, where I was standing baptizing someone else, that she told a deacon holding her hand that she felt strange. Little did we realize that she had relapsed and was worse than before.

It was, indeed, an intense struggle. Seven of us men had to \hold her. We prayed, sang songs and recited scripture, then I commanded the evil spirit to depart from her in the name of Jesus of Nazareth. After 20 to 25 minutes, the Lord set her free. We thank God for his wondrous works to the children of men.

Please continue to pray for her and all of us, as you know that voodooism and spiritualism are rampant in these end times. But God's power is stronger than any power on earth. -Pastor Edward St. Fleur

PASTORS/ELDERS MEETING

Ministerial Director Pastor Rolle is requesting a meeting with all Pastors and Elders on Saturday, May 5, 2001, at 5 p.m. at the Good New Church, Flamingo Gardens.

LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE FAMILY; LECTURE BY SDA ATTORNEY

The Women's Ministries Department of the Berea SDA Church will be hosting a lecture on the topic "Legal Matters Affecting the Family" on Saturday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the Berea Church, Blue Hill Road South. Guest speaker will be Attorney Michael Dean. Come and be informed and get all your legal questions answered.-Delrose Thompson

PATHFINDER CAMPOREE

Planning for the Pathfinder Camporee slated for August 22-27 in Paradise Park, Westmoreland, in Jamaica is underway. We are now requesting the names of all Pathfinders interested in going to the Youth Dept. The percentages being paid by our organization are as follows: Union 20%; Conference, 30%; Church, 25%; and Attendee, 25%, which is supporting only one delegate.

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES WEEKEND

The departments of Women's and Children's ministries got off to a good start last evening as they met at the Centreville Church for the kick-off to their weekend's activities under the theme "Taking Time to Know Him through Prayer and re-consecration."

Sister Iris Henry, director of West Indies Union, was the Keynote speaker for this opening exercise, as these women of God poured out their hearts in Prayer for a special anointing so that they may be effective in their witness for Him.

Today, Sabbath, April 28, Mrs. Henry will speak at the Good News church at the 11 a.m. service. At 8 o'clock tonight the ladies will spend some time together in fellowship and relaxation, as they come and enjoy social activities in the Fellowship Hall at Good News.

The weekend's activities will conclude with a Seminar on "Communication In The Family" on Sunday morning, April 29, at 10 o'clock at Berea Church. All ladies are encouraged to attend. -A. Scavella, WM Director

THE BASKETBALL JAMBOREE between the churches is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock at the BA Gymnatorium.

SOFTBALL JAMBOREE

Have nothing to do on Sunday evenings? Have something to do, but no one to do it with? Well come out and spectate/participate in what is expected to be the biggest, most- talked-about event in the Adventists community this year. It's the 'all-day' Conference-wide SOFTBALL JAMBOREE on May 27, beginning at 10 a.m.

Come out and let's meet old friends, reminisce of good old days, in a Christian atmosphere as we enjoy good, clean family fun, food, fellowship, frolic, friends, and beat up on each other - the Adventist way!

- Lester Stuart

TRAINED AIDS EDUCATORS NEEDED

All Masterguides trained as AIDS Educators are asked to contact Monique Mitchell at 326-2254 Wk. or 362-1258.

SDA EDUCATORS' BOAT CRUISE The Bahamas SDA Educators Association is sponsoring a boat cruise on June 30, 2001 at 8p.m. ALL ARE INVITED. Contact Dr. Carey at telephone 341-4021

BAHAMAS CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET

The regular meeting of the Bahamas Conference Executive Committee will be held Sunday, May 20^th, 2001, at the Conference office at 9:00 a.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

WATCH 'LISTEN UP' TOMORROW

"Listen up" will be reaired tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. on ZNS TV 13. Tune in to this new series of youth-inspired programs.

ELEUTHERA ASSOCIATION OF SDA FORMED

A meeting of the Eleutherans and friends of Eleuthera was held in the annex of the Grant's Town Church on Sunday, April 22^nd. This meeting was conducted by Lynden Williams, pastor for the Eleuthera district, to organize the formation of the Eleuthera Association of SDA.

Officers elected were: president - Curtis Bryan, Vice-president - Haynes Dorsett, Secretary- Ethlyn Wallace, Asst. Secretary - Cutel Symmonett, Chaplain - Cryil Johnson, Asst. Chaplain - Edith Young and Public Relations - Miriam Knowles.

Through the association, it is hoped that greater exploits can be done for the saving of souls, church growth, fostering of better relationships and witness.

The next meeting will be held May 27, 2001, at 5 o'clock at the Grant's Town Church Annex. -Miriam Knowles

NATIONAL YOUTH MARCH

Rehearsal for the National Youth march on May 6, 2001, will be held at Fort Charlotte on April 29^th at 8 a.m. All Pathfinders, Masterguides and Pathfinder Band members are asked to attend.

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE

The National Annual Youth Service will be held at Zion Baptist Church on May 2^nd, 2001, at noon. Pastor Clarke is inviting two Pathfinders to volunteer to usher and 6 other Pathfinders to accompany him.

CENTREVILLE PATHFINDER CLUB

On Sunday, April 22 the Centreville Pathfinder club held it's first uniform inspection. Our boys and girls were encouraged by Johnson Park Pathfinder Director Barry Saunders, to aspire to do well in their church and the community. They were also reminded of discipline displayed so well in the Club and that they must continue, so that others who see them might want to be a part of the organization. For the time shared and spent with us we say thank you to Mr. Saunders. -Estelle Gibson

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RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR COURSE

is being offered for all Masterguides, A.Y. Leaders and Pathfinder Directors at the Johnson Park Church from 8a.m. to 9:30a.m. every Sunday for the next 5 weeks. This course enables you to become a Red Cross instructor. You may contact Paul Smith at 322-8689 or Barry Saunders at 477-1566.

S COMING

Camp time is just about here. The Adventurer's Camp is to be held from July 1 to 8, The Pathfinder Camp July 15 to 22 and the Adventist Youth Camp July 29 to August 5. You don't want to miss these great events. Plan now to attend.

All persons interested in being involved in the Camp Training Programme to begin May 20, 2001, should contact Ms. K. Cargill at the Conference.

HEALTH MINISTRIES BOAT CRUISE

The Adventist Health Ministries will be hosting a seven-day Health Seminar Boat Cruise Sunday, July 29 to August 5, 2001. Persons interested may contact Sis. J. Duncombe at 341-4021/2 for cost.