Pentecost and More Explosion
has begun. Be a part of this great witnessing and retention program. Every
member can be a part of the explosion. Every pastor, church leader, and
teacher can join in the power of the great explosion of God’s power. On
Saturday night, February 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., we will experience the
great power of Pentecost under the big white tent at the Queen Elizabeth
Sport Center opposite Government High School. Pastor James Wilmoth from the
Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be the evangelist.
Second World Conference on
Youth and Community Service (WCYCS) [See
Photos] This event
was
held under the theme, "Love, Care and Serve," from December 24, 2007 to
January 5, 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan. The aim of WCYCS is to involve young
people ages 16 - 35 years old in Mission and Evangelism. It is also a
celebration of what God is doing in the lives of young people.
Approximately 1,500 young persons and youth leaders from all around the
world attended this event. Two delegates from the Bahamas Conference, our
Youth Director, Pastor Andrew Burrows, and Shandera Smith, A.Y. leader,
attended this Conference.
As part of the 10/40
window, Taiwan has a population of 23 million, but there is less than 10,000
Seventh-day Adventists. The major religion is Buddhism (approximately 90%).
Therefore, this country was chosen to share the Three Angles' messages and
to give encouragement to the Mission in Taiwan.
To truly make an impact
on the people of Taiwan, this event was divided into two parts: (1)
Community Service Projects which were held from December 24 - 29, 2007.
Delegates from around the world participated in projects like teaching
English, classroom improvement projects, painting and construction that they
thoroughly enjoyed. (2) The Conference, which was held January 1 to 5, 2008
at the Taipei County Hall.
At the Conference
there were inspirational morning devotions, motivating and empowering
plenary sessions, informative Division Youth Reports, and thought provoking
and soul edifying evening devotions. Also, there were daily booth displays
of cultural goods and other products, as well as programs by the different
divisions and organizations.
Pastor Furman Fordham,
one of our speakers, encouraged us to fall in love with Jesus and have a
relationship with Him. Additionally, he encouraged us to have a life of
service, to be a dispenser of God's love. Our World Youth Director, Pastor
Baraka Muganda, strongly recommended that we adopt a purpose driven and
Christ centered lifestyle. On Sabbath, Pastor Mark Finley presented the
sermon entitled, "How to become a Superstar for God." He outlined four
characteristics of God's Superstars: (1) They know where to put their trust,
therefore they strive in adversity. (2) They know who they serve, therefore
they know their identity. (3)They know what they believe, therefore they
will not compromise. (4) God's superstars leave a legacy. At the end of the
service, he appealed to the youth that they should be who Christ calls them
to be.
On Saturday night, the
Conference climaxed with a Centennial concert where the West Indies Union
and the Caribbean Union delegates presented a musical presentation,
Caribbean Medley.
This Conference was a
wonderful life changing experience! The sermons, the seminars, the music,
the tours, the fellowship and the hospitality were truly wonderful!
The 3rd WCYCS will be in
South Africa in 2013, so plan now to attend and have your life
transformed! We look forward to sharing more information about the
conference and implementing some of the ideas and programs for the benefit
of our young people.
Above all, the conference was
a learning experience for our youth leaders. Our goal is to share with the
young people of our conference. Listen up for initiatives, events and
opportunities to participate as we love, care and serve. [See
Photos]
Youth Leadership Workshop
All Youth Leaders and assistants, AY secretaries, AY choristers, sponsors,
Pathfinder directors and assistants, counselors; and anyone involved with
youth work for 2008, or anyone who has an interest in the youth of the
church, you are invited to the annual youth officers workshop, Sunday,
January 27, at the Grant's Town Church at 9am. Pathfinder directors will not
host club meetings on this day because all roads will lead to the Grant's
Town Church.
Hillview and Johnson Park
Induction Service The Hillview Church is hosting its Induction and
Investiture Service on Sabbath, Jan 19, at 4pm. A social will follow this
service. Johnson Park will host their Induction for 2008 on February 2,
Masterguide Training.
PLA Course, and AY Leaders Course Begins. All persons interested in being a
part of the Masterguide or A.Y. Leaders Course for 2008 are asked to meet on
Sunday, Jan. 20, at 7:00 a.m. at the Good News Church.
Pathfinder leaders and invested Masterguides are also asked to attend as
plans are being made to begin the Pathfinder Leadership Award.
Youth and Pentecost and
More All Adventist youth are asked to meet for the second Youth Power
Hour and planning on Sunday, February 3 at 6:00 p.m. Venue: New Englerston
Church . Young people (ages 13 -30) interested in singing in the combined
youth choir are asked to attend choir practice tomorrow, Sunday, at 4:00
p.m. at New Englerston Church.
Pentecost and More All
bus drivers who are interested in providing transportation for the
upcoming crusade are asked to attend the 3rd big rally of the Pentecost and
More Crusade on Wednesday February 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Centerville
Church.
The Johnson Park Cycling
Club invites all interested persons to join. For more information please
call Joe Lewis @ 325-4938 or Colyn Major @ 376-0742, and ride for good
health.
Bible Study Lessons
We have in house a limited amount of lessons for persons studying with
individuals for Pentecost and More. You are asked to please contact Mrs.
Flowers at the Conference Office to get copies of these lessons. Please do
so at your earliest convenience.
School of Evangelism
Classes begins on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Further information will be
given as it becomes available.
Convention 2008 DVDs
Convention 2008 DVDs are now available at the Adventist Book Center
The Hour of Gospel Music
at the Mary Ingraham Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 4-5 p.m.
Today, January 19, the Berea Church is expected. Next Sabbath, the
Bethany Church is scheduled.
The New Englerston Prayer
Meeting will be Joint with Hillview January 20 at 6 a.m. at the. All are invited to come and join us in prayer for
Pentecost and More. - Roger & Allison Rolle
Funeral Service for Dr.
Curtis McMillan will be on Monday, January 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at
Hillview Church . Dr. McMillan is the eldest son of Pearl McMillan.
Centerville Pathfinders
Club resumes tomorrow, Jan 20, 2008 at the Centerville Church – Grace
Bosfield
The Pentecost and More
Crusade Choir and Musicians will hold its first Adult choir rehearsal at
the Grant’s Town Church tomorrow, January 20, 2008 at 4 p.m. The Youth
Choir rehearsal will take place at the New Englerston Church tomorrow at 4
p.m. You are asked to be on time. - PAS Music Coordinator
Adventist Men Leaders
Meeting All 2008 Adventist Men Leaders are invited to a special meeting
at the Maranatha Church tomorrow, January 20, 2008 at 11 a.m. Plans will be
discussed for Men’s Ministry up to 2011.
The
first Family Ministries Council Meeting for the year 2008 will be on
Sunday, January 27, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Living Faith Church. The
following departmental leaders are also required to attend: Family
Ministries, Youth Ministries, Children’s Ministries, Adventist Men’s
Ministries, Single Adult Ministries, and Women’s Ministries. This is an
important planning meeting for 2008. Important documents and report forms
will be given out. Come with your ideas for 2008.
Bahamas Academy Elementary
Presents “Kids Under Construction” Children’s Retreat On
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Brenda Walsh |
February 8 to 9, Bahamas
Academy Elementary will host its first annual Children’s Retreat under the
theme “Kids Under Construction” focusing on character building for the
kingdom. The construction site will open on Friday evening at the Living
Faith Church at 7 p.m. sharp with Mrs. Estherlean Ash. On Sabbath morning
the construction site will relocate to the Church of God Auditorium Joe
Farrington Road at 9 a.m. Our guest speakers will include Mrs. Brenda Walsh
[ Web ], Kinds Time 3ABN host,
Diane Jones, children’s ministries leader, and Patrice Williams Gordon.
Registration Forms may be obtained at Bahamas Academy, the Conference
Headquarters and local Children’s ministries leaders. Deadline for
registration is January 31, 2008. Space is limited! - Anastacia Ferguson,
Chaplain
Support The New Bahamas
Academy Fresh Vegetables on sale in support of The New Bahamas Academy
– Bargain price.
Please order through one of
the following persons:
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+ Mrs. Brooks, the receptionist,
conference office - 341-4021
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+ Ms. Allison Sawyer, vice principal,
BA secondary School – 393-3381
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+ Mrs. Hermia Brown, coordinator,
Early Learning Center – 394-8838
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+ Mrs. Elmore Jacques, Senior Mistress,
BA Elementary School – 393-8898
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+ Pastor O. Boateng – 324-9839 or
505-4128
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+ Bro. Rodger Rolle – 362-4128
About 25 percent of the price
of a box of vegetables will go to The New Bahamas. You are requested
to pay when you place your order. Thanks! – K.O. Boateng
Cat Island Advancement
Society All persons who plan to travel to Cat Island with the Cat
Island SDA Advancement Society for the Easter weekend, March 21 to 24,
please contact Brother Norman Seymour at 324-6744.
All Adventist Lawyers
are requested to attend a meeting with Pastor Scavella and Elder Kenny
Deveaux on February 17, at the Conference Office at 9 a.m. Listen up for
further details and a personal contact.
Lower Division Sabbath
School Workshop Lower Division Sabbath School workshop, Sunday,
February 27, 2008, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hillview Church.
