Therefore, it is important that every member on the Island of New Providence and the local elders in the Family Islands attend our upcoming Convention. This Convention has been planned to enhance the realization of a revival among us. Under the theme "United in Warmth of Fellowship," The Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its 2004 Winter Convention January 7 - 10. The speakers, times, dates and locations are listed below:

 

Wednesday, January 7, 7:00 P.M.

Grant’s' Town Church, Wellington Street. The speaker will be Dr. Leonard Johnson, President of Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

 

Thursday, January 8, 7:00 P.M.

Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5th Terrace, Centreville. The speaker will be Dr. Patrick Allen, President of the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Mandeville, Jamaica.

 

Friday, January 9, 7:00 P.M

Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Harrold Road. The speaker will be Dr. Peter Prime, Associate Ministerial Director of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.

 

Saturday (Sabbath) Services, January 10 Joe Farrington Road Auditorium.

8:45 a.m. - Inspirational Sabbath School

10:45 - Divine Hour Celebration. The speaker will be Pastor Peter Prime. The afternoon service will be at the Hillview Church at 4:00 with a power-packed Adventist Youth Service. At 5:45 p.m. the speaker will be Pastor Glen Samuels, Ministerial Director of the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

 

Sunday, January 11

7:00 a.m.--Pastors’ and Elders’ Prayer Breakfast at the Fellowship of the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church. The speaker will be the Pastor Glen Samuels.

7:00 a.m.-- Shepherdess’ Prayer Breakfast at the Conference Headquarters. The speaker will be Mrs. Patricia Allen, wife of the president of the West Indies Union of Seventh-day Adventists, Jamaica.

9:30 a.m.-- Bahamas Conference Workers' Meeting at the Hillview Church

7:00 p.m. --Praise Reunion Concert at the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church

Again, we need to remind you that approximately $200,000 is needed to jump- start the rebuilding of Bahamas Academy and the procurement of land for churches such as Adelaide, Ebenezer and our recently formed churches. The Blessed Hope in Driggs Hill, The Bluff Church in Eleuthera, Lowe Sound in North Andros, Inagua and Cat Island districts need our support. So you now know that $200,000 is only to jump-start these projects. Special envelopes are provided for your offering during convention. Also, during the Mid-Year Convention, we will call for each member to give a special gift of $100.

All of the activities of Convention 2004 have been planned to benefit every person who attends. Do take advantage of this opportunity to be informed, inspired, and encouraged. As you journey through this New Year 2004 "United in warmth of fellowship," we will be empowered to reap the harvest.

Church Needs Property

Anyone who may be aware of property that might be available for a church in the area of Thompson Boulevard, please contact Pastor L. C. Rolle at 341-3312 right away.

 

ASI Vacation 2004

ASI vacation of a lifetime. . . ASI Convention is set for Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1 to 8, 2004. Plan to take the entire family and let them experience the joy of witnessing for the Lord. Call Dr. Alvira Higgs at #322-8314. Come, be a part of this evangelistic explosion.

 

Praise Reunion Concert Rehearsal

All person who participated in Praise Reunion Concert I and II are requested to attend a very important rehearsal on Monday, January 5, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church.

Youth Corner  International Faith on Fire Pathfinder Camporee in Osh-Kosh August 10th - 14th, 2004. Pathfinders and other persons interested are asked to register with the Youth Department URGENTLY. Second installment of $60 was due December 20^th at the Conference.

Mary Ingraham Home Hour of Music The new roster for Mary Ingraham Home’s Saturday evenings of gospel music has been issued to all churches. All persons scheduled are requested to please contact Mr. Admiral Forbes at the home @341-0094/5 in advance if they are unable to keep their appointments. - J. Admiral Forbes, Co-ordinator

Adventist Book Centre The Adventist Book Centre invites you to come by and shop for all your health food needs. The management and staff thank you for your patronage during 2003, and look forward to serving you further during 2004 and beyond. - Kenny V.A. Deveaux, ABC Manager

The Health Crusade January 17 - 31. Venue will be the Parkgate SDA Church nightly at 7:00 o’clock.

Health Ministries Director Pastor Paul Scavella will lead a delegation of some eight persons to the annual Health Training workshop in Orlando February 1 - 7, 2004. Deadline for Late registration is January 25.

SDA Burial Society general meeting The SDA Burial Society’s first general meeting for 2004 will be held on Monday, January 5, at the Grant’s Town Church Annex. Members can become financial. Persons interested in joining are especially invited. - H. Moncur

Sabbath School Department Sabbath School records for 2004 are available at the Conference Office. Superintendents are requested to contact Mrs. Deena McPhee for collection of records at 341-4021/2, ext. 235.

Sun sets today at 5:27 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 5:32 p.m.