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The Ten Commandments Weekend Schedule      

During the weekend of May 5-7, 2006, Dr. Enell Hall, Vice President of West Indies Union, will lead a team of Union departmental directors to the Bahamas to promote the “Tell The World” initiative. The Team will include Pastor Joseph Smith, Persnal Ministries Director, Miss Vivienne Quarrie, Associate Personal Ministries Director, Pastor Charles Blythe, Youth Director. Special attention will also be given to The Ten Commandments.  The schedule of activities will include the following:

• Friday, May 5 (morning): Distribution of flyers to advertise the discussion of The Ten Commandments on a special edition of Adventist Spotlight.

  • 5:00 p.m. – Dr. Hall and his team meet with pastors at Conference Headquarters.

  • 7:00 p.m. -3ABN begins 17 hours of Live Broadcast of discussion Ten Commandments from Washington, D.C.

  • 8:00 p.m. -Airing of Adventist Spotlight on Cable Bahamas, Channel 12.

• Sabbath, May 6 (Sabbath morning): Members go into community around church to distribute Ten Commandments booklet. Pastors preach on Ten Commandments and Team members speak at selected churches.

• Sabbath, May 6 (4:00 p.m.): Dr. Hall and Team participate in “Tell The World” presentation at Grant’s Town Church.  Time will be allotted for questions from the audience.

• Vesper Thought:  Miss Vivienne Quarrie.

• Sunday, May 7 (morning): Youth Seminar – conducted by Pastor Charles Blythe, Union Youth Director.

• Sunday, May 7 (afternoon); National Youth Parade.

As far as possible, become involved in the activities of the weekend and be informed.

 

Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy Rally     Dr. Joseph Barrett, Publishing ministry Director and Spirit of Prophecy Coordinator     for      West    Indies     Union Conference     of    Seventh-day    Adventists, challenged and encouraged the members who attended a special rally last Sunday night, April 23, at the Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church.  The focus of his presentation was to emphasize the importance of literature evangelism.  He showed the audience how the books and magazines distributed by literature evangelists of the Seventh-day Adventist Church were instrumental in changing people’s lives.

            On Monday and Tuesday evenings, individuals who were interested in the Literature Ministry attended a seminar on Christian Salesmanship.  Several persons made a commitment to engage in this important work.           Thanks to the pastor and members of the Grant’s Town Church for making their facility available for the Rally and Seminar.

 

Over 140 Graduate from Wellness Program

On Monday, April 24, 2006 friends and relatives of 144 participants in the “Eight Weeks to Wellness” program gathered at the Living Faith Church to celebrate their successful completion of this lifestyle-changing program.  The main speaker for the occasion was Senator The Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage, Minister of Health and National Insurance.  Dr. Leonard Johnson, President of Bahamas Conference gave brief remarks and prayed for the graduates.  Mrs. Denise Johnson, wife of the president, presented the certificates to the graduates.

            We congratulate the graduates for their perseverance in completing the program, and we commend the organizers of this beneficial activity for conducting such a program.

 

Breath of Life Church To Open New Prayer Center & Children’s Division        The Breath of Life Church will culminate the celebration of its 13^th anniversary with Homecoming Weekend activities.  After a full week of revival services, this special weekend will begin with the Divine Hour at 10:30 a.m. today with the dynamic preaching of pastor Jeremiah Duncombe.  At 3:30 p.m., a Dedication Service for the Church’s new Prayer Center and expanded Children’s Division will be held, officiated by our illustrious President, Dr. Leonard Johnson, the church’s first pastor.

            The Dedication Service will take place at the church on Marshall Road, and will be aired live via 1540 AM, ZNS-1, Radio Bahamas. Among the many guests attending, the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Cynthia Pratt will bring Greetings.  All former members of the Breath of Life Church, Prayer Warriors and other interested members and guests are invited to join in the celebrations.

            The Homecoming Weekend will culminate with an all day Family Fun-day on Sunday on the church grounds.  Among the many activities –there will be special Health Lectures (2-5:30 p.m.), Free Blood Pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screening (1-3 p.m.). There will be fun activities for the entire family.  Food and drinks will be on sale.    --S. Ali McIntosh

 

Turning a Losing Church Into a Winning Church

I am deeply concerned about how bereft our churches are of Prayer Partner Ministry.  Certainly, we have had volumes of presentations on prayer.  Yet, the gnawing absence of an effective, organized and consistent prayer ministry in our local churches remain chillingly obvious.  Clearly, Satan has launched a protest against the presentation of the word, on prayer.  “But when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately and taketh away the word that was sown in the hearts.”  (Mark 4:15).  When Satan launches a protest against the word of prayer he uses a number of carnal weapons, aimed at the flesh. 

1. Distractions of all sorts

2. Wandering thoughts in prayer

3. Fleshly desires of all sorts

4. Confusion that requires more  talking than praying for spiritual enlightenment.

Every time a presentation on prayer is delivered, Satan immediately launches a protest against the word.  Hence, prayer becomes a much discussed and talked about subject, while very little praying gets done.  Why does Satan continue his protest?  He knows the multipurpose nature of prayer partner ministry.  Let me share them with you briefly.  When pastors pray for their members, and members pray for their pastors, the whole body, from head to toes, is formed for spiritual life and growth.  Notice that at creation, the body of Adam had to be formed before God could breathe life into him.  In like manner, at the beginning of the Christian church, the body of believers had to be formed before the Holy Spirit breathe new life into the church.  This formation is the mystical unity of the church that prepares the believers for spiritual life, and growth, without which the church declines and dies.

So, by careful observation, we see that prayer partner ministry prepares the body for the life giving presence of the Holy Spirit.  It unites the believers for integrated fellowship and activity.  Moreover, it empowers the believers to stand against the wiles of the devil for personal and corporate victories.  So, prayer partner ministry achieves purposes that depreciate Satan’s kingdom and elevates Christ’s kingdom.  These are, Receiving the Holy Spirit, Unity, and Power.  In order to defeat the church, Satan protest against actually praying.  (to be continued)  -Pastor P. Joseph                                                     

 

National Youth Month

      National youth month is almost here.  The theme for the month is "Empowering Youth for the Eradication of Poverty, HIV/ AIDS and Crime." It begins with a commitment service on Sunday, April 30^th, at 6:00 p.m. at Rawson Square.  Each church club director is asked to accompany at least 15 Adventurers/Pathfinders in full uniform for this service.  Please assemble in the square no later than 5:30 p.m.

The annual Youth March will be held on Sunday, May 7^th ,  at Fort Charlotte.  Clubs are asked to design small banners and posters depicting positive messages to the nation.  These should be small and comfortable enough to carry on the parade.  The goal is to

have at least 800 Adventist young people in full uniform on the parade.

The final practice for the parade will be held on Monday, May 1^st at 6:30 p.m. at the top of the hill, Fort Charlotte.  All Eager Beavers, Adventurers, Pathfinders, masterguides, and band members are asked to meet at this time.  Uniforms are not required for this practice

 

Pathfinder Meeting             Pathfinder meeting for all Pathfinder directors, Pathfinder officers, deputy directors, counselors and all persons involved in Pathfinder ministry will be held on Monday May 8^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church.  It is important for all to attend.

 

West Indies Union/Inter-American Division Bible Bowl             This year’s Bible Bowl will be taken from the four gospels.  The Bible that will be used is the New International Version. Each church is asked to have their preliminaries before the end of July.

 

Delthony Gordon Publishes Book            The administration and staff of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists congratulate Bro. Dalthony Gordon for publishing the book, Gems of Thought.  We rejoice with him and wish him great success as he markets this inspirational work.

 

The Parliamentary Registration Department will  register voters on Wednesday, May 3^rd, at the Centreille Seventh-day Adventist church from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  All interested persons are welcome to register.

 

Entrance Exam  Applications are now being accepted for students at the Early Learning Center.   As space is limited, parents are asked to submit their applications by May 31.

         

1^st  Annual Music Workshop & Conference will be held from May 14 to 21, 2006 at the Hillview Church.   Register on-line at: www.bahamasconference.org/musiconference   - Allison Mason (for) EMMN Committee

 

New Air Time for Adventist Spotlight Friday, at 8:00 p.m., on Cable TV Channel 12. 

  

Libronix Training Libronix Training -Nassau Group will meet on Sunday morning, April 30^th at the Conference Office from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

 

All AY/Pathfinder/Sports Club Leaders –Please promote Softball Jamboree for April 23-30,2006

Basket Ball            All churches interested in participating in the basketball league are asked to send two representatives to a very important meeting on Sunday May 7^th, at 10:00 a.m. at Bahamas Academy.

 

Benefit Concert – Will be held in support of Sharon Taylor’s Medical Expense Fund, at the Hilview Church, April 29, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Please plan to give a liberal offering.

 

Cleanup Day at Campsite, Marshall  Road     The next cleanup day will be on Sunday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - contact Sis. Marilyn Bonamy at 393-8507, or 427-3476 for Pastor Andrew Burrows at the Conference Office.

 

SDA Burial Society to Meet   The monthly meeting of the SDA Burial Society will be held, Monday, May 1^nt, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church.  Dues are due for deaths.  Members can become financial.  Persons interested in joining are welcome.

 

Pre-Mothers Day Boat Cruise  All roads will lead to the Woods Rodgers Wharf on Sunday May 7, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. for a three-hour cruise aboard The Yellow Bird.  Come one, Come all, and enjoy an afternoon of fun and relaxation.  For information check with your Women’s Ministries Leaders.

Mary Ingraham Home Hour of Gospel Music   The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham Home 6:00 –7:00 p.m. today by Francophone Church.   Next week Message of Hope church is scheduled.

 

VBA Calls: Assistance is needed with block laying at the School site on Marshall Road, tomorrow at 8 a.m.

 

All Adventist Men Choir Members are asked to meet at Hillview tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. for rehearsal  --Pastor Paul Scavella

 

Sun sets today at 7:34  p.m.