THE LOGOS A Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Weekly Publication Volume 6, Number 42, October 20, 2001

A ll roads led to the R. M. Bailey play field, on Sunday, October 14, 2001, for the annual Community Services and Pathfinder Exhibition of Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Opening ceremonies commenced at 11:00 a.m., at which time the Honorable Frank H. Watson, Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas, as special guest, delivered the Keynote address.

Known for his magnanimous disposition toward the Adventist church in the Bahamas, Minister Watson applauded and congratulated the Community Services and Pathfinder organization for the tremendous gesture of outreach in the community. He said that “Up through the years the Seventh-day Adventists Church in the Bahamas, in addition to administering to the spiritual needs of citizens, has been actively involved in social outreach programs, especially in the area of education.”

Furthermore said The Deputy Prime Minister, “These are times ... as we make our way into the 21^st Century, when circumstances and events suggest that there is a compelling need for all social partners to pull out the stops and join in a common drive to bring hope and comfort and a sense of being to a community and a world that is in search of stability and peace.”

Also bringing remarks at the opening was Pastor Keith Albury, president of Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He too tipped his hat to Dr. M. D. Toote and Pastor E. D. Clarke for their remarkable work in the community from the perspective of their departments.

As noted by Dr. Toote, local Community Services Director, “In collaboration with the Pathfinders, the largest and foremost character-building organization in the Bahamas, this year’s exhibition continued in the tradition of tastefully displaying an array of vegetarian dishes, as well as crafts and skills acquired through commitment and discipline.” Additionally, he said “Demonstrations from various Pathfinder Units, through combined exercises which compare a number of skills, were well done and greatly appreciated, accentuating what was a most refreshing spiritual and social event of 2001.” There was also a Bible memory verse-drill which drew participants from most of our city churches. At the end of the drill the winner and first-place winner emerged from the Centreville SDA Church.

A note of gratitude goes out to all who planned for and supported this year’s Community Services/Pathfinder Exhibition, especially our Community Services and Pathfinder leaders as well as the corps of nurses who provided free blood pressure screening and First Aid assistance. Dr. M. D. Toote

The first all-Bahamian Seventh-day Adventist Men’s Convention began last night, Friday, October 19 and continues today and tomorrow, Sunday, October 21^st, when it concludes at 10:30 a.m. at the Clarion South Ocean Beach Hotel and Resort.

Themed “Empowering Adventists Men for the 21^st Century,” this convention for , pastors, elders, men and boys, fathers and sons is meeting retreat-style. Led by Dr. M. D. Toote, a full lineup of qualified speakers will be on hand to meet the following needs: “The Christian Male Lifestyle, “How to Start An Effective Men’s Ministries”, Empowering Men for the 21^st Century”, “ Estate Planning”, “Dangers of STD’s and AIDS”, “Newlyweds Forever”, and “Legislative Constitutional Concerns.” In the mix will be sermons entitled : “Look out, the World is Watching”, “Pastors are Human Too”, and others.

A cordial welcome is extended to Pastor Richard O’Fill, Departmental Director, Florida Conference, and Layman Bro. Eric Allen, Director of Men’s Ministries, Maranatha Church, Miami, Florida.

We solicit the prayers of our sisters, wives and mothers as we seek to renew our spiritual experiences, acquaintances and equip ourselves for the future.

Bahamas Conference to host Annual Bible Conference November 16 to 18, 2001 This year will be a first for our annual Bible Conference, as we welcome home Dr. Martin Hanna to be our guest speaker. Dr. Hanna is the son of retired pastor Royden and retired teacher Madeline Hanna. All are encouraged to pray and plan to be a part of this journey into the Bible.

BSDAEA Prayer Breakfast Pastor K. D. Albury, president of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, will be the guest speaker at the Bahamas SDA Educators Association’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, November 4, 2001, at 8:00 a.m. at the Philadelphia Church Fellowship Hall. All educators who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church are invited to attend.

Adventists to Expand Global Satellite Ministry Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders have unveiled Adventist Television Network (ATN), a restructured organization that will coordinate the efforts of the church's satellite television ministries around the world.

"The church's satellite networks can and should play an even more significant role in front-line evangelism--and this is what Adventist Television Network is all about," said Ted N.C. Wilson, a vice president of the world church and chair of the taskforce charged with setting up the organization. The Adventist Church worldwide currently has more than 13,000 satellite downlink sites, located mainly at local churches. These sites represent an estimated $80 million in combined assets.

Since 1995, Adventist Global Communication Network (AGCN) has been the official broadcast organization of the Adventist Church. It has provided global coverage of occasional church events, such as evangelistic series, ministerial education seminars, and world church meetings.

Adventist Television Network, which has absorbed ACGN, "will span the globe, providing a regularly updated program line-up," Wilson told members of the church's executive committee September 26.

In the coming months, the ATN taskforce will begin working toward a number of objectives that, according to Wilson, have the potential to dramatically expand the scope of the church's satellite ministry.

ATN will move toward producing between 1 and 2½ hours of unique programming content every week. Brad Thorp, director of ATN, and formerly director of AGCN, has proposed the weekly line-up could include seminars, a Sabbath School lesson, church news and information, and regular features focusing on different ministries, including youth, children, health and women's issues. Currently, AGCN produces no regular weekly programs, uplinking only special events and one-time programs.

The taskforce will also consider how ATN can move to 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week programming. At the same time, the group will explore the possibility of distributing ATN to private homes around the world, in addition to the existing church-based downlink sites.

"These are essential steps if we are going to fully utilize the church's satellite capabilities," said Wilson.

The taskforce will report on its progress at the next meeting of the church's executive committee in April 2002. ANN

Grand Bahama Bids Farewell to Educators Friends and well-wishers assembled at the Freeport Church on Gambier and Beach Way Drive on Wednesday, August 22^nd, 2001 to bid farewell to Bro. Reinford Trail and his family.

Mr. Trail an educator, and former teacher of the year for Grand Bahama, first runner up in the National Teacher of the year contest, Lay Preacher and writer, were described as a good example of a family man and a sincere Christian who had greatly impacted the lives of Bahamians sin the Northern Region during his stay there.

Also saying goodbye was Mrs. Edris White, a member, who displayed a quiet disposition, yet was a powerful gospel witness on Grand Bahama.

Pastors Ricardo Bain, Errol Tinker and Paul Scavella as well as Elders Apply, P. Watson, A. Ferguson, B. Rolle, C. Pratt, and L. Thurston represented the members from all the churches through their various speeches and presentations to both families.

Other special tributes were expressed by mrs. Betsy Munroe, and songs by Elder Basil Munroe, the Sunrise Singers and Mrs. Andrea Bethel. A social was held to end the session. - E. Lopez

All members of the Bahamas Seventh-day Adventist Educators Association are invited to attend, the Divine worship at the Philadelphia Church in Elizabeth Estate today, Sabbath, October 20, 2001. The Education Department of the church is responsible for the service.

The Centreville SDA Pathfinder Day and Investiture Service will be held on Saturday, October 27^th. All are invited to attend. The march will begin from the Bahamas Academy and end at the Centreville Church, 5^th Terrace, at 3:00 p.m.-Estell Gibson, Pathfinder Director

Youth Director Pastor E. D. Clarke expressed thanks to all churches, judges and Pathfinder Directors who participated in our recently held annual Community Services/Pathfinder Expo. He says it was truly a memorable event and extends congratulations to all winners.

All teachers and professionals interested in participating in the Southwest Federation’s After-School Programme are asked to call Audley Mitchell (362-1258), Don Kemp (356-3085), or Pastor E. D. Clarke (341-4021) to submit your names.

The public is invited to attend any or all of these services of the Discovery of Truth Gospel Crusade which began on Sunday, September 30, at the Grant’s town SDA Church with Evangelist Eric D. Clarke. Crusade meetings are from Sunday to Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The crusade continues until October 27, 2001.

The next Sexual Abstinence Seminar is coming up on the weekend of December 8, 2001. Parents and youth leaders, be sure that your youth participate as we seek to impart godly values to participants.

Through a convenient evening programme, Bahamas Academy Continuing Education Division is helping many working adults achieve their educational goals. The BACE programme can help you move from where you are to where you would like to go. Centrally located, BACE provides residents of New Providence with the opportunity to receive individual attention in a friendly learning environment. Our offering includes the following:

For further details regarding fees and registration, please call 393-9362, or stop by the office at Bahamas Academy on Wulff Road (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday).

December 8 to 9, 2001, West Indies Union Children’s Bible Bowl, Mandeville, Jamaica. - R. Smith, CM Director

Tune in every 2^nd and 4^th Sabbath morning to Family Focus with Pastor L. A. Johnson on ZNS 2 1240 at 6 o’clock.

The Bahamas SDA Educators Association is in the process of organizing an educational trip to Battle Creek, Michigan, for the Easter vacation of 2002. This will be an SDA Heritage experience of a life-time. All are invited to travel with the Association for this amazing and spiritual delight. All Masterguides are especially invited. Follow the Logos for further insights.-Pansy Hamilton-Brown, President

Members of the SDA Art Club are asked to meet Sunday, October 21, 2001, at 3 p.m. at the Bahamas Academy Secondary School. -A. Mason

We are in need of Adventists who are able to share their homes and time with visiting Adventists coming from America or Europe. Adventists are e-mailing Bahamas Internet Ministries from around the world indicating that they would like to experience an Adventist Bahamian vacation. If you are willing to provide bed and breakfast (for a fee) and Adventist fellowship for our visiting brothers and sisters, then call Barrington Brennen at 361 6355. A couple will be visiting from Washington December 21 - 27, 2001, and are interested in such an experience.

The Women’s Ministries department of the Hillvew SDA Church request prayers as they travel to Cat Island during the weekend of November 2 to 4, 2001. Sisters are invited to join the fellowship and help to encourage the women of Cat Island. For information on airfare and accommodation, contact Renee` Bowe at the Hillview Church

All Executive officers of the Masterguide club are requested to attend an executive meeting on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillview Church. -M. Guillaume

Funeral service for veteran Ingather Bro. Isaiah Rolle of the Maranatha SDA Church will be held tomorrow, at the Church on Prince Charles Drive. The service will commence at noon.

GO FOR THE GOAL! We are happy to announce that the Landrail Point Church is first to reach its Ingathering goal. Congratulations.

SDA’s who are Long Islanders or descendants or spouses of Long Islanders are asked to prepare to meet with President Albury, Pastors Johnson and Brennen at the end of October. Specific date and time will be issued in next week’s Logos. You may contact Mrs. D. Ritchie at 341-0550.

All former students of NCU formerly West Indies College from the period 1919 - August 2001are asked to please call Tameka Thompson at 361-3645 urgently.