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Groundbreaking
for New Life SDA Church in Inagua
On Sunday, January 16th, 2005, at 3:00 p.m., songs of praise were heard
coming from a tent that covered Parade Street, in Matthew Town, Inagua, as the
Ground Breaking Ceremony for The New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church was
held. Elder Clement McKinney chaired the program and Pastor W. T. Adderley,
recently assigned as the Pastor for Inagua, preached the sermon entitled "The
Stone, The Pillar, The Church" taken from Genesis 28:16-22. The welcome was
given by Mrs. Mary Cartwright, while Valencia, Faith and Sue sang "Lord We
Lift Our Hands In The Sanctuary." The scripture was read by John Ford Jr.
Elder McKinney related that the property was purchased March 12th,
1963 from Mr. Wilfred Mullings by Pastor R. M. Fernander and Pastor N. E.
Scavella, who negotiated this sale for 150 pounds ($426.00) on behalf of The
Bahamas Mission of Seventh-day Adventist.
In his sermon, Pastor Adderley emphasized that (1) The Stone or rock is a
symbol of Christ and each person has the opportunity to return to or seek a
new life in Jesus Christ, the rock of ages; (2) The Pillar is a monument, a
symbol of the altar of our hearts or minds, and according to Romans 12 we
should seek to be transformed by renewing our minds daily through prayer, the
word of God, and witness for Christ; (3) The church is made up of each person
who accepts Christ as Lord and Savior, for they are called the "Temple of the
Holy Ghost" in 1Cor. 6:19. He urged the listeners to be consecrated to the
Lord every day. Giving various examples in his message of how different
denominations can help each other in ministering to people, Pastor Adderley
also confirmed that Jesus promises to bring His people from all churches
together (St. John 10:16). In conclusion, he gave four reasons for a new
church building in Inagua: (1) a place for people who want to worship God as
Creator on His Sabbath day; (2) a place of refuge for those in sin, trouble,
and disaster needing deliverance; (3) a station for preaching the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, teaching moral values and giving instructions; (4) a health and
community center relieving the poor.
Greetings were given by Mr. Jolston Johnson, the Government’s Administrator
for the District of Inagua. He was followed by Pastor Carl Farquarhson
(Pentecostal Gospel), Pastor Henry White (Methodist), Pastor Andre Farquarhson
(Universal Ministries) and St. Phillip’s Anglican Priest, Colin Humes. Mr.
Richard Ingraham played the Electric Piano and Mr. Cordero Edgecombe sang:
"Jesus, our Undisputed Champion" and "Broken Vessel". Both of them were
awarded music pins as tokens of appreciation. A brief history indicating some
early SDA families such as the Bains, the Darvilles and others, as well as the
many different places used for holding worship services and crusades was
given. The act of ground breaking was done by Pastor Adderley, Elder McKinney,
Mr. Jolston Johnson (Administrator for Inagua) and Mr. George Cartwright. A
love offering was lifted to combine with the Conference’s check of $3,500.00,
representing the first seed of funds for the church building project to lay
the foundation. Light refreshments and fellowship climaxed the event which was
a blessing to all in attendance. - Pastor W. T. Adderley
Offering for Tsunami Victims If you have listened to or watched the
news on television during the last few weeks, you will be aware of the Tsunami
disaster that took place in South East Asia. Through ADRA, the Adventist
Church has been providing assistance to those in the affected areas. We will
continue to help in the rehabilitation effort in the months ahead.
On Sabbath, January 29, 2005, a special offering will be collected in all
Adventist churches in West Indies Union. Every member in the Bahamas
Conference is requested to make a contribution to this effort. Put whatever
you are impressed to give in a tithe envelope and mark it "TSUNAMI RELIEF."
Turn it in during the lifting of the offering on January 29. God bless you
real good.
Puff and Nonsense: A Look at Not-So-Harmless Marijuana During a
recent flight to Australia, I sat beside a bearded, long-haired throwback from
the '60s. So when the subject of legalizing marijuana arose, I expected him to
be a supporter.
I couldn't have been more wrong. "I have extremely strong feelings about
this topic," he told me, his eyes welling and his voice becoming husky. He
then described his son's marijuana-induced schizophrenia and its attendant
horrors. He revealed his own anguish by saying, "I guess parents are never
happier than their unhappiest child. So my wife and I have not had much
happiness for several years."
A few days later I learned more of the story of not-so-harmless
marijuana-from an article in the Sydney Morning Herald (December 13, 2004).
According to a quote cited from the British Medical Journal, "Exposure to
cannabis during adolescence and young adulthood increases the risk of
psychotic symptoms later in life." With the average age of first-time users
now at 16, use by 13-year-olds isn't uncommon.
Ian Hickie, professor of psychiatry at the University of Sydney, stated in
the Herald article that modern imaging techniques show that the brain
continues to develop-mainly in the frontal lobes, where many higher cognitive
functions take place-at least until the early 20s. "The earlier the exposure
to drugs . . . ," said Hickie, "the more likely it is there'll be harm." The
day I discovered the Herald article, I had lunch with a pastor friend. When I
mentioned what I'd read, he said, with evident pain, "That's exactly what
happened to my son."
When it comes to marijuana, the scriptural warning of Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)
couldn't be more apropos: "There is a way that seems right to a man [at least
to far too many], but in the end it leads to death [or a life so diminished
that death might be preferable]." -James Coffin is the senior pastor of
Markham Woods Seventh-day Adventist Church in Longwood, Florida, and director
of the Global Mission Center for Secular/Postmodern Mission
Prayer Conference/Summit All persons are encouraged to register for the
upcoming Prayer Conference/Summit to be held January 28 to 30, 2005. Kindly
submit your completed registration form to your Pastor or Lay Activities
Leader so that adequate arrangements can be made to comfortably accommodate
all.
Adventist Trade Show 2005 Registration Continues Our theme
"Adventist Business: Service with Dignity and Integrity," is what we want to
foster and encourage. Registration of participants in our Adventist Trade Show
for 2005 continues at the Bahamas Conference of SDA Office on Harrold Road.
Please call and see Mrs. Mary-Ellen Knott during office hours, to indicate
that your business will be taking part in the Trade Show. We have overseas
interest, however, we want our business persons in Nassau to have first
preference. So register early and secure your space. This Trade Show is a
great avenue to showcase and get the wider community to know and support your
business.
Western Region Crusade Rally and Prayer Meeting at Grant’s Town In
preparation for the Real Harvest Experience Gospel Campaign all churches in
the western region are asked to attend a Joint Rally on Wednesday, January 26,
at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church. -Pastor Andrew E. Burrows,
Coordinator for WR Crusade
Eastern Region Crusade Rally and Prayer Meeting at Centreville In
preparation for the Power of Truth Gospel Campaign all churches in the eastern
region are asked to attend a Joint Rally on Wednesday, January 26, at 7:00
p.m. at the Centreville Town Church. -Pastor T. Basil Sturrup
Law Enforcement Officers Service Committee to Meet The following Law
Enforcement Officers Service Committee members are asked to meet today at 5:00
p.m. at the Grant’s Town Church. They are Norman Seymour, Roger Forbes, Nelson
Bain, Vivian Rolle, Curtis Bryan, ASP Elaine Sands, Christine Seymour and Sgt.
Donna Humes.
Communication Secretaries to Meet All communication Secretaries in our
churches in New Providence are requested to meet at the Conference Office on
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 5:45 p.m. Please call Mary Knott at 341-4021 to
confirm your attendance.
Training for all Children's Sabbath School Teachers On Sunday, January
30 from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon, there will be a training session for all
teachers in the Cradle Roll, Kindergarten, Primary and Junior Divisions at the
Centreville Church. Please make a special effort to attend. -Dr. Cheryl R.
Rolle, CM Director
SDA Education Summit Education Summit 2005 is on the horizon. We need
to hear your views about the progress of Adventist Education in the Bahamas.
Find out who your delegates are from your church and share your ideas with
them so that on February 13 your voice can be heard. Together, let us
strengthen our educational system. -Dr. Cheryl R. Rolle, Education Director
Meeting for Education Secretaries There will be an important meeting
for all Church Education Secretaries on Monday, January 31 at 7:00 P.M. at the
Conference Office. -Dr. Cheryl R. Rolle, Education Director
Attention Sabbath School Superintendents All Sabbath School
Superintendents are asked to provide their Sabbath School Membership to the
Conference office by calling Mrs. Deena McPhee at 341-4021/2 on or before
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005.
Youth Ministries
Adventist Youth Leaders Training Course begins in February. Stay
tuned for further information.
All members of the Be Healthy, Be Happy Club are encouraged to walk or
run at least three times per week. JUST DO IT! Expect a call from a team
member this coming week.
Be Healthy, Be Happy Fun/Run will be held Easter Monday. Get Ready! Get
Ready!
All church members are asked to cooperate with your local health ministries
director in filling in the health profile next Sabbath.
Living Faith Mid-day Hour of Power Service will be held every Wednesday
from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. All are invited. -P. A. Scavella, Health Ministries
Director
Adventist Men to Meet All Adventist Men are asked to meet at the Living
Faith Church, Old Trail Road on Monday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. for a very
important meeting. -J. Sands/Pastor P. Scavella
Marriage Maintenance 2005 Marriage Seminar February 4 -6, 2005, with
Dr. Walter Wright. Start registering now. Call 361-6355 for more information,
or visit
www.bahamasconference.org/marriage
Mary Ingraham Home Says Thank you for the Hour of Gospel Music The Hour
of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham Home continues on a weekly basis at 5:00
p.m. The schedule for today, January 22, 2005 will be the Bethel Church and
next week, January 29, Randy Forbes and Brothers Love will be featured.
Church Clerks All Church Clerks are asked to submit their church
officers list for 2005 to the Office of the Secretariat.
Adventist Book Centre Invites you to Stop by The Adventist Book Centre
is pleased to announce that the large SDA Hymnals with notes are available in
various colours. For your complete health food needs, come and visit us.
Devotionals for 2005 are still available. Thank you for your patronage.
-Kenny V.A. Deveaux, ABC Manager
12 Weeks to Wellness The date for the 12 Weeks to Wellness program has
been changed to February 7. Registration will begin on Tuesday, January 18 at
Better Living Health Center/Deli, Healthy Lifestyle Center, Bahamas Conference
Headquarters and Hanna’s Hardware.
Sabbath School Chat Room A Sabbath School Chat Room is now open on the
Conference Web site every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. Persons who wish to discuss the Sabbath School Lesson are invited
to participate. -Pastor T. Basil Sturrup, SS Director
Registration for Masterguide Classes The eastern region registration
for the Masterguide Youth Leadership Training programme will commence tomorrow
Sunday, Jan. 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - R. Johnson
Ingathering 2004 –2005 The word is out. Some of the churches in our
Conference have sung the victory song for this Ingathering season.
Is your church one of those that reached the basic goal? Even if your
church has reached its goal, you should continue to work toward the super goal
and overflow. Remember to send a "Thank You" note to your regular donors.
Harmonious Praise CD Single Available at ABC Harmonious Praise CD
single release "Due Season" is now available at the ABC. Your support in
purchasing one of these would be greatly appreciated. - T Russell
Hillview Church Has Job Vacancy The Hillview Church seeks to employ a
full-time custodian, Monday to Friday. Apply in writing in care of the
Hillview Church to the attention of Eric Butler or Louis Rolle.
Congratulations Congratulations to Francine McKenzie of the Living
Faith Church for winning first prize, in the Ministry of Education’s National
Poetry Competition. Your church family salutes you. -Communication
Secretary, LF
Have a Wonderful Day In The Lord
Sun sets today at 5:47 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 5:50
p.m.
