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- New Branch Sabbath
School Launched
 On
Sabbath, June 5, 2004, about forty-three persons, twenty-eight adults and
fifteen children under 12 years, met together at 9:30 a.m. in Johnson
Road, Fox-Hill to launch the newest Branch Sabbath School in the Bahamas
Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. After a lively song service and
welcome by Georgina Darville, L. Walters, gave the opening prayer, and
Bonnie and the kids provided special music. Following testimonies of faith
by Mark Cartwright, and others Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, President of
Bahamas Conference of SDA gave brief remarks. He applauded the vision of
Pastor W. T. Adderley and the Adelaide SDA Church Board for launching out
in faith into the mission field of Johnson Road, Fox-Hill. See
Photos
"Great things usually come from small beginnings," said Pastor
Johnson, as he reminded the enthusiastic members of the miracle of feeding
the five thousand from five loaves of bread and two fishes; and the small
amount of meal and oil that fed Elijah, the widow and her son for three
years during the drought. This is the program of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church, to go into new areas spreading the Word of God and making disciples
of men, women and children for the Lord. Now is the time to work and keep on
working, so that from a Branch Sabbath School, the group would grow into
another church to assist in preparing people for the coming of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Pastor Adderley gave a brief history of events leading up to the
launching of the Johnson Road Branch Sabbath School. After the "Let God
Speak Crusade", conducted by Evangelist Guy Nembhard in October 2003,
Georgina Darville was impressed to do more for the Lord in sharing her
faith. In December, she shared her burden with Pastor Adderley. She wanted
to start a Branch Sabbath School and, do Bible studies with her family,
neighbours and friends. On January 26, 2004, Pastor Adderley visited her
home and was shown a building that Mrs. Darville had recently constructed to
operate a Day-Care Nursery. She told him that she would make it available
for a Branch Sabbath School and Bible Studies. Touched by her sincere faith
and remembering two dreams he had, Pastor Adderley thanked her for her
generosity and said a prayer of praise and thanksgiving unto God. The first
Bible Study, "Ten Great Facts About Jesus," was conducted on
February 17, 2004, by Pastor Adderley, with an attendance of seven persons.
Another study was held February 18, 2004, on "the Signs of the Second
Coming of Christ," with ten persons attending. Because Pastor Adderley
had to conduct a revival at the Good News Church (February 22-29, 2004),
studies in Johnson Road ceased until March 4th, when Gabrial. Valleray was
invited to conduct the weekly studies on Thursday Nights. On March 27, the
Adelaide SDA Church voted to establish a Branch Sabbath School, and on May
11th the Church Board confirmed this by appointing leaders for this little
flock. They also voted to officially launch this Evangelistic Outreach on
Sabbath, June 5, 2004. On May 13, these plans were presented to the
Conference Ministerial Meeting and were accepted unanimously.
After this brief history was given, Gabrial Valleray led out in a Bible
Study entitled: "The Just Shall Live By Faith" (Romans 1:16,17).
For the Divine Worship hour, the elders Valleray and Johnson, M. Cartwright
and Blosson Velleray served on the platform. The Youth of Adelaide
sang and Pastor Adderley preached on the topic: "A New Beginning,"
taken from Rev. 1:8; 21:5,6 and Psalms. 19:1-6. He encouraged the members to
share the Truth about God and Creation, Sin and Disobedience, Jesus and
Redemption and God's Plan for Restoration. After the service, the
Adventist Men on the Move Representing
the Adventist Men’s Ministry 12 men joined four VBA  members
in North Andros this past weekend. The mission was threefold: (1) To examine
God's mission and purpose for God's men in the Church; (2) To minister in
music to the saints and witness to the community in the district; (3) To
further advance the completion of the Lowe Sound Seventh-day Adventist
Church that has been under construction for the past 15 years. See
Photos
The men met on Friday evening and listened attentively as Pastor Paul
detailed from God's word the importance of men knowing and understanding
their purpose. On Sabbath morning, Sabbath School was led by Brothers Kendal
Curtis and Harrison Moxey. At the Divine Hour, lay evangelist, Brother David
Williams declared the word, and the men's choir ministered in song.
After the service, we enjoyed a sumptuous North Andros meal, followed by
a one-hour marriage seminar, an hour health seminar, and the Adventist men's
concert which "brought the house down."
On Friday the Adventist men, led by church elder, Howard Barr, laid about
five hundred blocks and began pitching the roof of the Fellowship Hall and
Pastor's Vestry. Although the work taxed our strength and endurance, we look
forward to returning to complete the job soon. -Pastor Paul A. Scavella
Volunteer Bahamas Adventist Up-date Bahamas
Conference wishes to thank Howard Barr and his recent team of VBA members
who assisted with the Lowe Sound Church: Erskin Oliver, James Markland,
Kendal Curtis, Admiral Forbes, and Edison Miller. They were accompanied by
Pastor Paul Scavella and twelve Adventist men who held a weekend retreat at
the Lowe Sound Church this past Labour Day weekend. According to Howard
Barr, the work that the volunteers accomplished was awesome. In addition to
pitching the roof on the extension of the Lowe Sound Cathedral, the men were
able to lay about five hundred blocks. Plans are well on the way now
for the church to be dedicated by year’s end. Thanks to all who have
volunteered. VBA needs you!
Work to Resume on ELC All VBA
members and persons interested in volunteering are requested to contact Winston Ash at 394-1063 regarding the resumption of work at the Bahamas
Academy Early Learning Center site. Your help is appreciated.
Convention Choir Rehearsal Today Convention
Choir rehearsal will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Living Faith Church. All
persons actively involve in their local church choir are invited to be a
part of this choir. A special appeal is extended to the Adventist Men to
join us for practice.
EDUCATION CORNER
Please note the following important dates pertaining to the closing
of school and the ending of this school year:
! Sabbath, June 12: Baccalaureate Service
for Grade 12 at the Hillview S.D.A. Church at 11:00 a.m.
! June 14 - 18: Final exams for Grades 7,
8, 10, and 11.
! Friday, June 18: School closes for K2 -
Grade 11. Report cards will be issued to the students in Grades 1 - 6.
! Wednesday, June 16: Commencement Service
for Grade 12 at the Wyndham Nassau Marriott Resorts at 7:30 p.m. Classes will
be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. (in both divisions) because of the graduation
exercises.
! Thursday, June 17: "Soft"
opening for the Early Learning Centre at the site on Old Trail Road beginning
at 10:00 a.m. All VBA members are requested to be in attendance.
! Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25:
Registration for summer school for elementary students.
! Friday, June 25: Last Entrance Exam for
new students who desire entry into either division in September. Please pick
up and complete an Application Form and return it on or before this date with
$20 for the application fee.
! Monday, June 28: Summer School begins for
the elementary division. Register now for classes in Reading, Mathematics,
Swimming, Tennis, and Computers.
! Wednesday, June 30: Report Card Day for
students in Grades 7 - 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We strongly encourage all parents to collect their children's report cards,
especially if you are not sure if your child has to complete summer school
! Thursday and Friday, July 1 and 2:
Registration for summer school for secondary students.
! Monday, July 5: Summer School begins for
the secondary division.
! July 12: Cookout at the R. M. Bailey Park
in honor of the school's 90th anniversary. Stay tuned for further
announcements.
! July 15 - 18: Basketball Tournament to
commemorate the school's anniversary featuring the BA Stars and teams from
here and abroad. Stay tuned for further announcements.
! July 23: Summer School ends for both
divisions.
! July & August: Registration for the
2004-2005 school year will transpire. Remember that all financial transactions
will be dealt with at the Business Office at the Secondary Division.
! Monday, September 6: School re-opens for
the 2004-2005 school year. -Lynn C. Smith, Principal
"No Rock In My Place" During
the week of May 24th, approximately one hundred persons joined forces in
recognition of our ultimate duty; that of Praising and Worshipping God....
Using Luke 19:30-40 as our motivational mandate, prayer as a power line and
our voices as weapons against the devil, we lifted up the name of Jesus in
music praise and worship. Click HERE
Sessions commenced on Monday, 24th of May at the Hillview SDA church,
seasoned with empowering presentations, testimony and prayer. Topics included
"Praise as a weapon in warfare against the devil," presented by
Pastor T.Basil Sturrup, "Making Praise Accessible and
Understandable," by Sis. Miriam Knowles; "Music as a tool in
Ministry," by Sis Allison Mason, "Praise in Corporate Worship,"
by Tony Russell and "The Role of Music in Praise & Worship," by
Pastor M.A. Smith. Each night presentations were complimented as we learned
powerful songs of Praise and Worship, fueling participants to "get their
praise on"
On Sabbath, May 29th, 'No Rock' participants shared songs of praise as we
worshipped at the Hillview and Living Faith SDA churches. Under the direction
of Dr. Marvin Smith (workshop facilitator), this newly formed "Praise
Team" joyously offered voices in praise to our Creator. And as the
praises went up, the blessings came down in a bountiful shower of inspiration.
The 'No Rock in My Place' Music Praise and Worship Conference culminated with
a Praise and Worship service on the May 30th. With 'no holds barred', it was
not a concert, but an elevating worship experience with soul-stirring singing
and heart-moving testimonies, under the conviction that ‘No Rock’ would
stand in our place when it comes to praising and worshipping Our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. Dr. Marvin Smith and Listen-Up Youth Ministries would
like to extend sincere gratitude to all of the conference musicians,
presenters, section leaders, soloists, the praise team, pastors and members of
Hillview and Living Faith Churches. We also offer our thanks and appreciation
to the Bahamas Conference of SDA and all other persons who assisted and
supported this joint experience.
We look forward to sharing with you again as we present 'Jesus Christ - the
Positive Choice' - Your Friends @ LYM
Meeting for all Children's Ministries Leaders There
will be a meeting for all Children's Ministries Leaders on Thursday, June 17
at 7:00 p.m. at the Conference Office. Please plan to attend. -Dr. Cheryl
Rolle, Children's Ministries Director
Children's Church during Mid-year Convention On
Sabbath, July 3(Mid-year Convention), Children's Church for children aged 5-12
years will be held at the Maranatha Church from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -Dr.
Cheryl Rolle, Children's Ministries Director
Youth Day at Maranatha The young
people of the Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist church are celebrating their
Youth Day today. The guest speaker for the Divine service is Pastor Gary King.
‘BLESSED’ in Concert " BLESSED"
presents "Lift Every Voice and Sing," as they seek to remind
Adventists of their musical roots through anthems, arranged hymns, Negro
spirituals and contemporary gospel. The entire SDA Community is invited to
support this conference-wide youth choir on June 19, 2004, 8:00 p.m. at
Johnson Park as they proclaim the Word of the Lord through music. A free-will
offering will be lifted.
Youth Announcements
! Youth Coordinators meeting to be held on
Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Park Church. This meeting will be followed by
our general Youth Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
! Persons who paid deposits on their
Pathfinder shirts and did not receive them are asked to collect them at the
Conference office this week. All outstanding balances will be collected at
that time.
! Pathfinders and Counselors registered to
attend the Faith on Fire Camporee are asked to submit their monies to the
conference Youth Department for payment on their airline tickets.
! Registration is now going on for the
Pathfinder/Adventurer Camp to be held July 11th - 18th, 2004. Registration
closes on June 13th. Forms may be collected from the Conference office or your
Pathfinder/Adventurer Director. Volunteers are needed for the duration of the
camp. Persons wishing to work during the camp are asked to attend three
training sessions on the three Sundays just before the camp. In addition,
nurses and medical personnel who can offer their services for all or part of
the time can sign up at the Conference office.
Philadelphia Laymen Conduct Revival Today
is the beginning of the 2nd and final week of the "New Beginnings
Revival" at the Philadelphia S.D.A. Church in Elizabeth Estates. Meetings
are held every evening, except Thursday and Saturday night, at 7:15. Come and
be blessed.
Dr and Mrs. Hugh A. Roach Attend Education Weekend in Cayman
On Sabbath, June 5, 2004, Dr and Mrs. Hugh A. Roach
were special guests of the Cayman Islands Mission of Seventh-day Adventists
for their Christian education emphasis. Pastor Roach was the guest speaker
during the Divine Service at the George Town S.D.A. Church. He was also the
main speaker for the education Rally Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Roach captured
the interest of the afternoon audience with an appropriate story.
In response to the appeal for the financial support of the school, the
members contributed over $50,000 toward the Education Fund. With a current
enrollment of 121 students, Edmer all-age school is expected to continue its
growth as more grades are added.
Meeting for Literature Evangelists All
literature evangelists (part-time, students and full-time) are requested to
meet at the Philadelphia Church on Sunday, June 20, at 9 a.m.
Mega Ministry Mass Choir to Rehearse There
will be an important rehearsal and meeting for all Mega Ministry Mass Choir
members today at 4:45 p.m. sharp at the Hillview Church. Only persons
seriously committed to music ministry aged 15 to 50 are invited to attend.
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 Conference Office Staff.
The ministry features next Saturday evening, the Mass Combined Choir.
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
Nadia King in Concert On July 3rd,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillview Church, Nadia King will host a concert in aid of
her educational fund. The SDA Community is invited and encouraged to support
Nadia as she seeks to continue her education at Montemorelos University in
Mexico.
Congratulation Congratulations are
extended to Mrs. Joan Marie Scavella, who will graduate from Nova South
Eastern University this weekend with a Masters in Educational Administration.
Your husband, Pastor Paul and family, along with your colleagues and fellow
workers salute and congratulate you on your accomplishment.
Congratulations The Bahamas Conference
of SDA congratulate Miss Shandel Arnett on successfully completing her
Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northern Caribbean University. We are
delighted that Miss Arnett has joined the accounting staff at headquarters and
is making her contribution. We would like to wish her well as she continues to
work in the service of the Lord. -Administration
Adventist Men’s Ministries
! Adventist Men Seminar and practice at the
Living Faith Church this Monday at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.
! All Adventist Men executive committee
members are asked to meet at Living Faith on Monday, June14 at six p.m. for a
very important meeting.
Adventist Health Professionals to Meet A
specially called meeting of the Adventist health professionals will be held on
Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Living Faith Church. Plan to
attend and make your vote count.
Softball Season Coming Soon On Sunday,
June 13, a meeting will be held at the Hillview Church at 10:00 a.m. for all
softball coaches and representatives for the local churches. -Larry Miller
Volleyball Games at Hillview Tonight Volleyball
continues at sunset tonight at Hillview SDA Church. Teams are invited from
around the conference, male and female - all ages. Come out and let’s have
some high intensity Christian Fun.
Sun sets
today at 8:00 p.m. Sun sets next Sabbath at 8:02 p.m.
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