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Keeping Hope
Alive In The Family Islands
For
the brethren in the Family islands, keeping in touch with what is happening
in the rest of the conference and the world church can be challenging, but
those who are serious about preparing for the return of our Saviour are
keeping hope alive. And every time the district pastor, a departmental
director, or even an interested member from a city church visits these
trusting souls, they are encouraged to “keep on keeping on.” The
administrators of our Conference are aware of the need for regular
communication with and scheduled visits to Family Island districts.
Accordingly, they have encouraged the departmental directors to schedule
visits to the churches in the Family Islands.
We are pleased that Elder Kenny Deveaux, Stewardship and Trust Director of
The Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has been taking an
informative Stewardship Seminar from district to district. Just last week,
May 23 to 29, 2007 he was in Crooked Island and Acklins to revive the spirit
of Christian Stewardship among the members in our churches. A rain storm
forced the cancellation of the Wednesday evening meeting; so the seminar
actually started on Thursday evening. It continued Sabbath morning, Sabbath
afternoon and concluded Sunday night.
On Sabbath, May 26, Dr. John Carey, pastor for
the Crooked Island district, joined Elder Deveaux at the Landrail Point
Church for the remainder of the seminar. A significant portion of the
seminar was based on Dr. Wendell McMillan’s book on the “Twelve Baskets
Principles of Stewardship.” The practical and friendly approach used in the
presentations made the seminar a fun activity for the members, and they
easily grasped the concepts taught.
Early Tuesday morning, May 29, the Deveaux and
Carey team boarded the ferry and took the ten minutes ride to Lovely Bay,
Acklins. Although we were unable to contact the local leaders to inform them
of our visit, they readily adjusted their schedule and provided a guide to
take us to the homes of most of the members. Around 6:00 p.m. we met with
the members at the church for about an hour of information, encouragement,
fellowship and a short devotion. As we concluded the meeting, it was evident
that our visit was appreciated.
The members of the Landrail Point Church as
well as the group in Acklins agreed to pray and study their Bibles more to
enhance their ability to witness and to prepare themselves for the coming of
the Lord. --- Dr. John Carey
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Mental Health Summit II
Sunday, June 3,
7:00 p.m.
Centreville Church
It will be an open forum for questions and answers on
mental illnesses. A video will be shown and special guests will
be Dr. Timothy Barrett, and Dr. Mary Ann Schaepper, (via the
internet) a psychiatrist from Loma Linda University, California,
USA
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Watch Adventists Speak Adventists Speak is a new program on ZNS-TV
Channel 11 on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. This week’s topic: “The Second Coming of
Jesus”
Women’s Ministries In preparation for the Women’s Ministries
Convention in Montego Bay, Jamaica, all ladies traveling are asked to attend
a rehearsal on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Centreville Church.
GC/IAD
and WIU Women’s Ministries Leaders to Visist Nassau A contingent of
Women’s Ministries Officers from our higher organization - General
Conference, Raquel Arrais, Inter-American Division, Gloria Trotman, West
Indies Union, Junie Parchment and Mrs. Patricia Allen will visit Nassau from
Tuesday, June 12 to Thursday, June 14, 2007. There will be a conference-wide
joint service on Wednesday, June 13, at 7:15 p.m. at the Hillview Church.
-Miriam Knowles, WM Director, Bahamas Conference
Eagle
Music Ministry Network Under the theme “Vessels of Honour - Prepared for
Ministry.” The 2nd Annual Conference/Workshop of The Eagle Music Ministry
Network will be held July 18 to 22, 2007, at the Living Church, Old Trail
Road. This Workshop is intended to enhance our Music Education and continue
with training our Trainers and Musicians for Ministry. Persons who have
received application forms are reminded to submit them to the Conference
office. Online registration is now available at the Bahamas Conference web
site, in your local church and at the Conference Office. -Allison M. Rolle
(for) EMMN Committee
Evangelism School Evangelism School will continue on Sunday, June 3,
2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church.
New Providence Choir Says Thanks Thanks to all who came from our
sister churches, as well as the church choirs who participated in our first
monthly Praise and Worship concert style service. Truly heaven came down and
glory filled our souls. To those of you who could not be with us this month,
we look forward to your joining us next month in our monthly Sunday night
Praise and Worship service. Thank you and God Bless. E. Pintard
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Acts Seven Days |
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Acts Seven Days |
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Purpose
Acts 7 Days is a pulpit exchange among the pastors of New
Providence, for the purpose of winning one hundred souls
cumulatively in several one-week series. |
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Methodology Preach Biblical and Evangelistic
messages for one week. Mobilize the church for this event
through church wide prayer emphasis, training of Bible
counselors and a follow-up plan. The series will convene during
the months of June, July and August annually. |
| Pastor Valentino
Campbell |
Maranatha |
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Pastor Eric D. Clarke |
Hillview |
| Pastor Peter Joseph
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Grant's Town |
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Pastor Andrew Burrows |
Johnson Park |
| Pastor Danhugh Gordon
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Real Harvest |
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Pastor Barrington Brennen |
Philadelphia |
| Pastor Hugh Roach
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New Providence |
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Pastor Leo Rolle |
Francophone |
| Pastor Jeremiah
Duncombe |
Centreville |
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Pastor Wilfred Adderley |
Breath of Life |
| Pastor Michael Toote
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Living Faith |
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Pastor Paul Scavella |
Berea |
| Pastor Kent Price
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New Englerston |
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Pastor Fritz G. Francois |
Message of Hope |
| Pastor Owusu Boateng
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Parkgate |
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Pastor Lynden Williams |
Bethany |
| The host
pastor is responsible for making adequate preparation. All
preachers will be rotated annually.-Pastor Peter
Joseph, Ministerial Director |
Children's Ministries
Up-coming Events Child Preacher's Workshop which began at the Hillview
Church on Friday, June 1, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., will continue at the on
Sunday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Living Faith
Church.-Diane Jones, Children’s Ministries Director, BC
20th Annual Jeff Rodgers Camp Basketball Camp will be held June 25 to
July 20, 2007 at the H. D. Colburn Gym. Registration is ongoing at the
Conference Office and Bahamas Academy. -Jeff Rodgers
Adventist Book Centre Open Tomorrow The ABNC will be open tomorrow,
Sunday, June 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Come and check out our new
stock of canned and frozen Vegetarian meats. -C. Blackmore, ABNC Manager
Hour of Gospel Music The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham
Home continues weekly on Sabbaths from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Today, June 2, Real
Harvest is expected. Next week Sabbath, June 9th the Shepherdess Club is
scheduled.
Combined Youth Choir to Rehearse Practice for the combined Mass Youth
choir for Midyear Convention continues at the Living Faith Church today 4:30
sharp. A special invitation is extended to all former Mass choir members,
Unity, Blessed, Harmonious Praise and Praise Reunion Choir. -Tony Russell,
Conductor
Midyear Convention Choir to Rehearse All members of the Convention
Choir and persons wishing to join are invited to rehearsals on Tuesday, June
5, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (All Ladies) from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. (All men) at the Grant’s Town Church. Persons from the Adventist Men
Choirs (Conference-wide) are invited to participate. -Nelson J. Bain,
Coordinator
Mass Men Choir to Rehearse All members of the Adventist Men choir and
those wishing to join are invited to rehearsal on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at
8:30 a.m. at the Living Faith Church. -Tony Roach, Director
Family Island Summer Initative Outreach Persons interested in
volunteering for Family Island Summer Evangelism outreach to Eleuthera June
2 to 16, 2007 and North Andros June 8 to 16, 2007, respectively are invited
to contact Bro. David Williams at 322-4914.David Williams, Crusade
Coordinator for Lay Family Island Evangelism
Pastors/Elders Summit A summit for pastors and elders will be
conducted at the New Providence Community Church, Blake Road, June 20-21,
2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Issues and programs related to
pastor/elder cooperation and function as well as sharpening the skills for
local leadership will be addressed substantively. -Pastor Peter Joseph,
Ministerial Director
Youth Announcements
✽Pathfinders Camp - (August 7-14, 2007)
✽ A special thank you to all who assisted in making the Adventurer Fun-day a
success. You are reminded of the Adventurer Fun Run and Walk Sunday, July 1,
2007 at 6:00 a.m. The walk/run begins from the Golden Gates Shopping Centre
for the Adventurers and from Towne Centre Mall for Pathfinders and others. A
registration fee will be collected. Breakfast will be served. Please see
your Pathfinder/Adventurer Director for applications and further details.
s✽ In preparation for the Youth Camp Meeting the team will be leading out in
a number of prayer services at the following churches: 1. Centreville June
6th, 2. Maranatha June 13th, 3. Hillview June 20th. All are invited to
attend and begin perparing for the upcoming Youth crusade.
✽All Basketball coaches are asked to begin getting their teams prepared;
season begins on June 16th; your registration fees are now due. Please visit
the Bahamas Conference to get more details.
✽Youth camp Meeting will be held during July 1 -14, 2007. Bible workers,
musicians, and all persons interested in working on the team are asked to
sign up with the Youth Ministries Department. Our speaker for the Youth Camp
Meeting is Ministerial Student Joseph Mahadeo, of Trinidad and Tabago.
✽National youth Month is scheduled for October. National Youth March will be
held Sunday October 7th, 2007. Plan now to attend and be a part of the
National Youth Month events.
✽Mass Youth Choir to practice Sunday June 3rd, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at
Living Faith church. All youth interested in singing in this choir for the
Youth Camp Meeting are asked to attend this initial meeting. Praise teams,
musicians are invited to attend.
✽Pathfinder and Masterguide Camporee March 20 - 25, 2008, Philips Field,
Jamaica. Plan now to attend. You may contact the Bahamas Conference Of
Seventh-day Adventists Youth Ministries Department for further details.
-Curtis Bryan, Assosciate Youth Director, Bahamas Conference
Adventist Educators Association will hold its monthly meeting
tonight, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Doctors Hospital
Conference Room. All association members and teachers are invited to attend.
Parkgate Church Health Symposium Today The Health Ministries
department of the Parkgate Seventh-day Adventist Church on Parkgate Road off
of Kemp Road invites you to attend a Health Symposium today, June 2, 2007.
Dr. Carey Bullard will speak on Female and Pediatric Health and Wellness.
Dr. Joseph Evans will address Male Health and Wellness. Doors Open at 5:30
p.m. Bring a pen, a pad, questions, and a friend.
Sun sets today at 7:56
p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 7:59 p.m.
