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Community Services
and Health Ministries Exhibition
Excitement filled the air as the blaring horns of
trucks announced the approach of the Community Services and Health Ministries
Floats
to the Exhibition site. The excitement heightened when the floats arrived at
the corner of Marathon and Robinson Roads. As the convoy entered the R. M.
Bailey Park, site of the Exhibition, members and visitors gathered near the
curve of the running track to get a better view of the creatively decorated
floats. Each one displayed a unique theme centered around “Building stronger
Communities.”. [
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Shortly after the floats arrived, Pastor Basil
Sturrup, Community Services director, Pastor Paul Scavella, Health Ministries
director, and Dr. Leonard Johnson, president of the Conference, led out in the
official opening ceremonies.
As the festive atmosphere unfolded, some fifteen
participating churches unveiled the delicious food and down home (island)
pastries. Then came the moment many were awaiting, the Judging of the
floats. The team of judges, consisting of Lynda Stubbs, Edward Romer, and
others, had a challenging task. When it was all said and done, Hillview Church
led the pack in the senior category, and Message of Hope was first place
winner in the medium and small church division. A special plaque was awarded
to all the other churches for their outstanding effort, especially since they
had a short time to prepare for the Exhibition.
There was much concern as to how the Exhibition
would succeed with the culmination of another big parade at the park the same
afternoon. However, this proved to be a blessing; for it brought scores of
persons who would not otherwise have come looking for cool drinks and to taste
macaroni without cheese, and attractive meatless meals. Many could not believe
their taste buds.
Another highlight of the afternoon was the health booth where some two hundred
persons were assessed for glucose, cholesterol, weight and pressure
conditions. Additionally a variety of healthful food items were available for
the general public for free sampling, along with a grand appearance, for the
first time in the Bahamas, of Big Foot the clown.
This year we must say a special thanks to Bahamas
Academy for entering the float parade and the booth activities for the very
first time. Congratulations! A regular feature of the exhibition has
been the Cat Islanders’ booth. This year they were not to be left behind. Boil
corn Cat Island style, and so much more were available.
This activity comes at the beginning of the
Ingathering season when we go to the community and ask them to assist us in
meeting the social and physical needs of the poor and unfortunate ones here
and around the world.
Members, it is our desire that every one of you
will use the momentum from Sundays activity to launch your individual
ingathering effort. Let this effort be sweet and short.
The funds derived from all community efforts are used to assist with Community
Services, Health Ministries and Education initiatives.
We say special thanks to all the churches that
came together to make the day a smashing success. Also, many thanks to Javon
Wallace who provided great Gospel for the entire occasion. See youl next year!
- Paul A. Scavella, Health Ministries Director
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Bahamas Academy’s Building Fund
Drive Update Construction
cost for BA Early Learning Center (Old Trail Road) and Secondary
Division (Marshall Road)
- $6,360,430.96
Amount expended to date
- $683,561.04
Consisting of:
Pledges, VBA and Special offerings $205,479.28
Conference appropriations (UDF)
$478,081.76
Amount needed for completion:
$5,676,869.92
Your support is needed
today! -Administration
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INGATHERING
COMING SOON
Message of Hope 2nd Anniversary
The Message of Hope Church will be celebrating its second anniversary
October 21-22, 2005, with Friday evening Vesper and Sabbath services. All are
invited to come and bring a liberal offering or a donation to aid the church’s
building fund. -Curtis Bryan
Children’s Ministries Leaders to
Meet There will be a very important meeting for all Children's Ministries
Leaders on Sunday, October 30, at 4:30 P.M. at the Conference Office. Please
make a very special effort to attend. -Dr. Cheryl R. Rolle, CM Director
SPECIAL APPEAL FOR BLOOD DONORS
James Carter Williams of Cockburn Town SDA Church is in urgent need of blood.
Donors are asked to give to the PH Blood Bank. Thanks for your lifesaving
help.
What's the Marriage Rush? Attention all those who are just starting a
romantic relationship,
courting,
or engaged to be married! Remember to take your time to plan for your
marriage, not just for the wedding day. Notify your pastor at least a year
before you're to get married. Pre-marriage counseling is a requirement and
must be started at least six months before the wedding day. Ideally,
counseling can start nine to twelve months before the wedding. Couples who are
seeking to start counseling a few weeks before the wedding day may be
encouraged to delay the time of the wedding in order to complete eight to ten
counseling sessions. More next week. -Barrington
Nursing Position Available The Office of Education is accepting
applications for the position of
school
nurse at the Academy. Interested persons may pick up applications from the
school on Wulff Road. Completed applications, along with all the relevant
documents, must be submitted to the Education Director by November 18. -Dr.
Cheryl R. Rolle, Education Director
Nova Announcement All individuals
interested in pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business
Administration or Human Resources at Nova Southeastern University here in The
Bahamas, starting in July 2006, are invited to attend an informational meeting
at the Hilton Hotel on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 8 pm. The classes are
scheduled for Saturday nights and Sundays to accommodate Sabbath Keepers. For
more information, please call Dr. Leon Higgs at 323-3930 or 324-3767
Hour of Gospel Music The Hour of Gospel Music at the Mary Ingraham Home
continues on a weekly basis at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule for today,
October 22, will be the New Englerston SDA Church. Next week, October 29,
music will be provided by the New Providence Church.
Youth Announcements
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Pathfinder Conclave/Workshop
-There will be a Pathfinder Conclave/Workshop on Sunday, December 11th from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Pathfinder Directors/Assistants, Adventurer
Leaders/Assistants, Counselors, and other relevant persons MUST be in
attendance. Venue to be announced at a later date.-Sean-Ray Jennnings
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United Youth Congress -
Persons interested in attending the United Youth Congress in Atlanta, April
9 - 13, 2006 are asked to submit their names to the Youth Department at the
conference office. -- Sean-Ray Jennnings
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Pathfinder. The Pathfinder
Honors Fair is ON, tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hillview Church. This
is a conference-wide AFFAIR, open to all Pathfinders and mature Adventurers
who wish to adorn their sashes, and to masterguides who are concerned about
their honor impoverished sashes.
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Earn honors in Decoupage,
Food and Nutrition, First Aid, Stewardship, Physical Fitness, Book Keeping,
Christian manners and grooming, Knot Tying, Computers, Aids Awareness, Back
Packing and many more. There will be instructor-led classes as well as self
managed booths. Exam will follow immediatedly after the session or
whenever candidate is ready. Come and EARN your honors, or update/validate
the ones you now have. -Lester Stuart
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W.I.U./I.A.D. Bible Bowl
-Thanks to all those who came out to support the Bible Bowl run-off. The
winner was Regina Forbes from the Berea Church, and first runner up was
Teecya Hanson from the Maranatha Church. Regina will represent the Bahamas
Conference at N.C.U. in Mandeville on Sabbath afternoon, November 5th.
Special thanks to all those who organized this event. -Pastor Andrew E.
Burrows, Youth Director
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Masterguide Training
continues for All MGITs this Sunday 7:00 a.m. at Hillview Church. Please be
on time.
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Pathfinder Corporation Officers
are asked to meet Monday, October 17, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillview
Church.
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A.Y. Leadership Course
continues on Friday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Berea Church for all
Masterguides in training, Adventist Youth Leaders and other interested
persons.
Pathfinder Honors FAIR, October 23rd beginning at 10:00 a.m. at
Hillview SDA Church. Earn honors in Christian manners, basic rescue, book
keeping, oragami, computers, first aid, knot tying, sewing, baking, and
stewardship just to name a few.
Education Department of
Centreville Church to Host Speech Competition The Education Department of
the Centreville Church extends an invitation to all our sister churches to
participate in a speech competition to be held at the church on November 5,
2005 at 4:00 p.m. Topic “The Television and Internet are Designed to
Contaminate The Minds of Christians.” Trophies and certificates will be
awarded. Applications forms and rules for the Speech Competition can be
obtained at the Youth Department of the Conference. Deadline for application
will be October 22, 2005. For more information call Pansy Hamilton-Brown at
393-1493.
Centreville Church Women’s
Ministries The monthly meeting of the Women’s Ministries Department of the
Centreville Church will be held on Monday, October 24, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. All
women are especially invited to attend this service that will focus on the
topic “Healing for Broken Women.” -Pansy Hamilton-Brown, Women’s Ministries
Director
Adventist Men Practice Today at 3:30 a practice will be held at the
Living Faith Church for all Adventist Men in preparation for our second
Christmas Concert which will be big and better. . - Anthony Roach
Praise Reunion Choir to Rehearse All members of Praise Reunion choir
are encouraged to attend rehearsal tonight at 7:30 at the Centreville Church
in preparation for its upcoming benefit concert.
VBA On The Move VBA needs your continued financial and physical
support. Lend us your hands; together we can do much for the Lord. Again,
thank you for your help on this necessary project. -Bro. Winston Ash, VBA
President
New Book Available You are encouraged to get your personal copy of the
ABC’s newest book “To Couples” for courtship and marriage. Its exciting and
informative. Call Lebert McBean at 426-2279 to order your copy or give as a
gift.
Adventist Educators’ Association Meeting The Bahamas Seventh Day
Adventist Educators Association's regular meeting scheduled for tonight has
been postponed to Saturday, November 19th, 2005. - R. Dames
Weekly Radio Program Tune in to Healthy Lifestyle for Better Living
Radio Program that is aired on ZNS 1540 at 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday.
Sunsets today at 6:45 p.m.
Sun sets next Sabbath at 6:38 p.m.
