Online Logos August 21, 2004

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A New Direction - Operation RACE

With the ringing of the proverbial school bell on Monday morning, September 6, Bahamas Academy will welcome hundreds of smartly dressed students and their professional looking teachers. We will welcome them to a crisp and untried school year in which the pursuit of excellence will be made more attractive and more rewarding for our students and ourselves. Notwithstanding this noble aspiration however, there are many attacks being made on Adventist education. Financial cuts will make our job tougher but we cannot let that be an excuse to not provide quality education for our students.  Therefore, beginning with the 2004/2005 school year, educators at Bahamas Academy will actively engage in "Operation RACE:" 

 

Reaching excellence by Accomplishing Christ-centered Education.

Operation RACE is a comprehensive school improvement initiative that will enable Bahamas Academy to operate at advanced levels of effectiveness. The ultimate goal is excellence in Adventist education that motivates students, is relevant and meaningful, and above all, prepares students for life and heaven.

Using Robert Marzano's synthesis of 35 years of research on effective schools, teachers and administrators together will identify Bahamas Academy's strengths and weaknesses, define their vision and core values for a better school, prioritize strategies for change, and implement a clear plan for improvement.

A key component of this initiative is teacher study groups, an avenue of improving student achievement through professional development. Groups of four to six teachers will work together to study and implement new curriculum and instructional practices for the benefit of the students. These study groups will provide a collaborative time for our teachers to implement and sustain Operation RACE.

To make Operation RACE a reality, every person in the Bahamas Conference must unite to create a "community of learners." In this learning community the topic of study for everyone should be how to motivate and nurture students so that they reach their highest potential. To this end on-going dialog and training sessions are planned for teachers, parents, school board members, pastors, church members, and school/conference administrators.

As is the case with any improvement process, change comes slowly. Tony Wagner notes that time, even more than money, is the scarcest resource in the change process. Acknowledging this fact, we have provided time in this school year's calendar for our teachers to discuss students' needs, assess their work, and reflect and plan collaboratively. With the help of our Heavenly Father, the implementation of Operation RACE will place Adventist Education in the Bahamas at the dawn of the best of times as we participate in on-going self assessment as a means to school improvement. I know that through this process, we will deliver the best Adventist education we can imagine for our children. -Dr. Cheryl R. Rolle, Education Director

Pastors and Their Spouses in Jamaica During August 15-18, 2004, Seventh-day Adventist pastors and their spouse from all over the West Indies Union Conference (Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas) will be in Jamaica for a three-day Ministerial Council. The meetings will be held at Starfish Hotel and Resort, Trelawny, Jamaica. The focus of the council will be the family and spiritual life of the pastor. Following the council the pastors and their spouses will travel to Montego Bay, Jamaica, to attend the Festival of the Laity 2004 to be held August 18 to 21. More than 50 lay persons and leaders from the Bahamas will be attending the Festival. The Festival of the Laity will end with a Grand Praise Reunion Concert featuring the best in Adventist music from all over the West Indies Union.

 

Bahamas Conference Workers’ Meeting All workers of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are requested to attend Workers’ meeting on Sunday, August 29, 2004, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillview Church.

 

Recognition Service and Banquet For Dr. Hugh and Mrs. Olga Roach  During the weekend of September 3 to 5, 2004, Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Roach will be recognized for giving 50 years of service in education and the gospel ministry. The schedule for the weekend will be as follows:

Friday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Joint service at the Hillview SDA Church, Harrold Road

Sabbath, September 4, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Special services at Maranatha. Friends from the community are invited to attend.

Sunday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Formal Banquet at the Radisson Cable Beach Hotel

Tickets for the Banquet are now available. Please contact one of the following persons to get your tickets and/or to place an ad in the Commemorative Booklet.

Listing of point persons in the churches:    

• Adelaide Eric Bain
• Berea Nelson Moncur 
• Bethany Allison Mason
• Bethel Pastor Edward St. Fleur
• Breath of Life Sharon Robinson
• Centreville Betty Tinker
• Ebenezer Pastor Edward St. Fleur
• Francophone Pastor Edward St. Fleur
• Gambier Pastor Gary King
• Good News Peter Scavella
• Grant’s Town Christine Brown
• Hillview Donnalee Bowe
• Johnson Park Barry Saunders
• Living Faith Andria Musgrove
• Maranatha Katrina Mitchell
• Message of Hope Marva Farquharson
• New Englerston Rose Sands
• New Providence Vernal Rolle
• Parkgate Cheryl Forbes
• Philadelphia Annette Dorsette
• Real Harvest Preston Johnson

Living Faith Women's Ministry Tea Party Under the theme "A Celebration of Sisterhood" the Living Faith Women's Ministry department held a tea party on Sunday, August 8th, at the Nassau Beach Hotel. It was surely an afternoon that will long be remembered. There were truly a spirit of sisterhood, warmth , laughter and bonding in The Gulf Stream room, amidst some good girl talk and even a few tears.

Our ladies enjoyed the beautiful pink and lavender decor, fresh floral bouquets, balloonsgifts and much more. Tracey Munroe from Total

Serenity Spa shared the benefits of pampering ourselves, while Debbie Zonicle, Women's Ministry leader at Centerville, gave us some good counsel on mending "The ties that bind us together." What a wonderful time!

Special thanks to all of the amazing sisters of the Living Faith Church who showed what team work can do and also to all our friends and new sisters who joined us in this celebration. God bless you all. This is the beginning of great things! -A. Musgrove

Adventist Business and Professionals to Meet In Jamaica All Adventist business and professionals leaders living in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cayman Island, and Turks and Caicos are invited to attend the Adventist Business and Professional Leaders Convention on Sunday, August 22, 2004, at the Noel Fraser Auditorium, Montego Bay, Jamaica. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. with guest speaker Danny Shelton from Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN). Other speakers include Pastor Patrick Allen, president of the West Indies Union, and Dr. Herbert Thompson, president of Northern Caribbean University.

Youth Announcements

!The Pathfinder Band will be hosting a grand concert on August 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bahamas Academy Gym. See band members for tickets.

!Pathfinder’s Supplies Available. Churches that ordered Pathfinder/Adventurer A.Y. flags and Law and Pledge banners from the Conference are asked to collect them. Full payment is expected.

Ghana, Africa Trip Lay Evangelist, David Williams, will be in Ghana, Africa, August 23 to September 11, 2004. Persons willing to help him defray travel expenses may contact him at 357-9410. Please pray for his success as he takes part in Global Evangelism.

An Hour of Gospel Music at Mary Ingraham Home The ministry of music plays a pivotal role on Sabbath evenings at the Mary Ingraham Home in ministering to the seniors and neighbours in the area. Continuing today from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. is the Message of Hope SDA Choir. The ministry features next Saturday evening the Francophone Church.

All persons scheduled are requested to please contact Mr. Admiral Forbes at the home at 341-0094/5 in advance if they are unable to keep their appointments. - J. Admiral Forbes, Co-ordinator

New Providence SDA Church The following functions will be hosted by the New Providence SDA Church: Friday Evening Vesper Service - August 27^th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.; Ole School Night - Saturday, September 18th; Singles Conference - November 8th - 14th, 2004.

Educators’ Association Activities Please remember the following up-coming events:

September 12: Prayer Breakfast/Seminar

November. 6: Boat Cruise -Mrs. Elmore Jacques, Public Relations

National Women’s Retreat Persons interested in attending the upcoming "Women United In Spirit and Purpose Through Prayer" Retreat are reminded that the deposit is now due.

Education Secretaries to Meet There will be a very important meeting for church education secretaries on Monday, August 30, at 7:00 P.M. at the Conference Office. - Dr. Cheryl R. Rolle

Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre invites you to come by and shop for all your health food needs. A full-time colporteur is now available to come to your home or office. Should you need this service please call 341-2429. Additionally, delicious, hot vegetarian lunches are available daily - just another service we provide to meet your needs. Ask about the Gold Card. -Kenny V.A. Deveaux, ABC Manager

VBA NEEDS YOU

Carpenters, masons and helpers are needed at the Early Learning Centre. Come at 8 a.m. tomorrow and help us finish the roof and plaster the walls.

Teacher’s Assistant Needed A Teacher’s assistant is needed for September 2004. For information please call 341-4162, Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Adventist Men’s Ministry Do you have a skill or trade that you would like to exchange with others? Then register that talent or trade today with the Adventist Men’s Ministry coordinator no later than August 15, 2004.

!Adventist Men’s Ministry Weekend will be held December 9 to 12 at the Nassau Beach Hotel. Two exciting concerts will be conducted by the Men’s Choir at Government House and at one of our churches to be announced. Further details are forth coming about our speakers.

!The Adventist Men will be traveling to the Island of Inagua to participate in the erection of the church building. All persons planning on traveling with the group are asked to make a $50 deposit at the Conference Office. We anticipate your cooperation.

!Be Healthy, Be Happy Club members and interested persons are asked to meet at R. M. Bailey Park tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock for our weekly walk. -Pastor P. A. Scavella, Health Ministries Director

Christian-Based Professional Counseling Available Adventist Counseling Services is an agency of the Bahamas Conference which provides professional counseling for Adventist members. You need not carry your burdens alone. Call 361-6355 today. Couples, singles, teenagers, single parents, those coping with depression, loneliness, anxiety, and fears, call today for help. Barrington H. Brennen is a professional counseling psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and a nationally certified psychologist in the USA. He will provide private confidential service. Call today.

Bahamas Conference Calendar of Events for August and September 2004

 

August, 2004

18-22 WIU Festival of the Laity

21 WIU Praise Reunion Concert

22 Adventist Business and Professional Leaders’ Convention

28 Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day

 

September, 2004

Ingathering Alert

Family Ministries Evangelism

6 Bahamas Academy reopens

11 Family Togetherness

18 World Pathfinder Day

19 Annual Pathfinder Parade

Conference/Church crusades

 

West Indies Union/Inter American Division Bible Bowl. West Indies Union/Inter American Division will be conducting a Bible Bowl for young persons between the ages of 15 - 30. The questions will be taken from the book of Daniel

Business Logos The Communications department is looking into the possibility of printing a Business edition of the Logos to accommodate the many "secular" announcements and ads that are printed in the Sabbath edition. Let us have your views on the need for the Business Logos.

Sun sets today at 7:42 p.m. & Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:35 p.m.