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A Weekly Publication of the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Editor: Joan M. Scavella Sunsets: 7:50 p.m. |Volume 20, Number 32 | August 8, 2015

CONSIDER SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN EDUCATION    

Allow me

to make an audacious statement

about the state of Seventh-day

Adventist (SDA)

education today. Seventh-day Adventist Education system is without question one of the best and most effective systems in the world today. Seventh-day Adventist schools have taken the best and the worst students and moved them beyond the expectations of parents, friends and enemies. Students who have failed in both private and public schools have been made successful in Seventh-day Adventist schools.  

SDA schools embrace the philosophy that “it is wrong to suppose that education is a thing to be finished. It is not limited to our early years or confined to school day seasons. Education goes on as long as life shall last.” So it is not unusual to find men or women of thirty or more years sitting in class with teenagers. Fifteen years later when you meet these same people they are lawyers, teachers, doctors, nurses, business owners and belong to a host of other professions.

What makes the difference? SDA education plants within the minds of learners the hope that only the Divine can impart. Stop for a minute and consider the man or woman who dropped out of high school. How many of them return and become successful professionals? Within the SDA education system the percentage that is moved by the hope dispensed by teachers, pastors and fellow believers is unmatched.

If our schools are that good, and they are, why is it that so many people in the church choose to send their children to public schools? I present three reasons where there could be ten. First, they say it is

cheaper. Second, they are convinced that since they turned out right and did not go to an SDA school their children will too. Third, they see students in the SDA schools who have failed as other students do. Allow me to respond to these three excuses which are often given as reasons by well thinking individuals.

First, they say it is less costly than SDA education. In many cases they are correct. But first let us define cost. Education cost is more than the dollars we spend or do not spend. As Christians, we may be well acquainted with the words of E. G. White, “the work of education and redemption are one.” It could not be more succinctly and clearly stated. If your children’s soul is worth heaven how much are you willing to pay? Each parent must answer that question in the stillness of the night. What would you pay for your child’s salvation? It may be the same price for his education.

Second, yes, you may have turned out right going to a non-SDA school but is your child growing up in the same world in which you grew up? I do not think so. Look at the world around you. Consider the youth culture of this age. Does your child have the same chance you had as a youth? Give your child a fighting chance. He/she is worth all you have. Do not wait until it is too late to give your child the best fighting chance.

Third, yes some students fail in the SDA school but on average the success rate is usually higher than in public schools. SDA schools may not have the best laboratories, playfields and gyms, sophisticated equipment or buildings, but they have a higher percentage of students who go to college, become professionals than any other group. If you are doubtful, hit the Internet and do the search.

Parents, as you plan for next school year consider the success rate of students who attend SDA schools, colleges and universities. -Dr. Trevor Gardner, President; Northern Caribbean University

THE GOOD NEWS GOSPEL EXPLOSION IS COMING TO

NASSAU!

Tent pitching for the grand campaign with International Evangelist Claudius C. Morgan will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2015 (tomorrow) at 8:00 a.m. We invite all able-bodied persons to share in this exercise.

The campaign will begin on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, adjacent to the golf course. Stay tuned to the Logos and various media for continued announcements. Also, pray for the success of the event and plan to play an active part in this grand move of God.

*Attend the following rallies on the following dates as we countdown to the Good News Gospel Explosion: August 12 at the Hillview SDA Church August 26 (Venue to be announced) September 2 (Venue to be announced) September 5 Back to Faith Emphasis (Venue to be announced)

*Area Coordinators are listed below: Prayer - Pastors Peter Joseph and Wilfred Adderley Bible Workers - Pastors Danny Clarke and Asha-Dane Duncan Music - Mrs. Audrey Wright Transportation - Pastors Nikita Thompson and Mark Ewing Setting Up - Elder Winston Ash, Pastor Kent Price and the V.B.A. team Ushers - Pastors Leo Rolle, Valentino Campbell and Alvarico Moss Parking & Security - Pastors Basil Sturrup and Jamal Franklyn Media - Pastor Danhugh Gordon Public Relations - Pastor Barrington Brennen and Ms. Melanie Hutcheson

Platform - Pastors Kenny Deveaux and Leonardo Rahming Social Media - Pastor Larry Green and Melanie Hutcheson Health & Safety - Nathlyn LaCroix Community Services - Pastors Craig Williams and Kent Price Telephone Ministry - Patrice Gordon Retention - Pastor Lynden Williams and Edward St. Fleur Registration - Pastors Barrington Brennen and Michael Toote -Pastor Lynden Williams, Campaign Coordinator

EDUCATIONAL OFFERING

An offering for Seventh-day Adventist education will be taken in all our churches on Sabbath, September 26, 2015. Make special plans to give a liberal offering to our school. –Administration

MONTHLY FUN/RUN WALK Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. for overall rejuvenation; starting from Goodman's Bay to Sandyport and back. If you cannot walk the entire route, come and do what you can. Your body will thank you for it! -Mrs. Nathelyn LaCroix, Health Ministries Director  

HEALTH MINISTRIES MONTHLY MEETING  

The Health Ministries Department will hold its monthly meeting at the New Englerston Church on Monday August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Plans for the remainder of the year and 2016 will be discussed. -Mrs. Nathelyn LaCroix

QUARTERLY REPORTS Health Ministries Quarterly Reports are now due for the second quarter. A special thank you to all persons who participated in the Mall Community/Church Outreach last weekend. -Mrs. Nathelyn LaCroix

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO The Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church invites the entire conference to join them for their Back To School Community Services and Health Expo on August 30, 2015 from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be lots of fun and excitement, including hair braiding and cutting. -Pastor Kenny Deveaux, Breath of Life

CAREGIVER NEEDED A senior citizen from one of our churches is seeking a caregiver for the day hours. Persons interested are asked to call 552-7507 for more information. -Pastor Kenny Deveaux

REPORTS DUE All Personal Ministries leaders are asked to turn in the second quarter’s report. The Union's deadline has already passed.

LEMUEL JOHNSON AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT

Lemuel Johnson and friends will be in concert at the Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist

Church, Farrington

Road on August 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Lemuel and other

great musicians will be featured. This concert is in aid of Lemuel's education fund. Be prepared to give a liberal offering. Bring the entire family out to enjoy an evening of praise! -Friends of Lemuel Johnson

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS MINISTRIES

Calendar of Events Take note of the upcoming events that will conclude the year. September 4 - 6: Doctrinal Seminar at the Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church September 26: Reading in the Park at Yellow Elder Gardens Park October 10 - 17: Week of Prayer October 17: Adventist Children & Adolescents Day October 18: Fun Day November 17: Art Show

Meeting For CHAM Leaders All Cham leaders will meet at the South Bahamas Conference Office on Sunday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m. Let us plan for these final events! -Mrs. Joan Scavella, CHAM

LOOK OUT

FOR GRAND BOOK DRIVE Donate all your textbooks to our Back to School Book Drive. We are now collecting books at the SBC Headquarters. Then watch out for our sharing event on August 28, 2015. Together, we can make the journey easier. -Mrs. Patrice Williams-Gordon, Special Events Coordinator

ATCU PRAYER INITIATIVE The prayer focus of the Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) for August 9 - 15, 2015 is: The Fruit of Patience. -Pastor Peter Joseph, Prayer Coordinator

SAVE THE DATE Plan now to attend the 2016 Emotional Wellness Summit in Orlando, Florida on January 13 - 17, 2016. Call Mrs. Nathelyn LaCroix at 323-0610.

ABC ANNOUNCEMENT The ABC has received a new stock of children's books, Bibles, Bible cases, and tracts. Get additional Sabbath School supplies now. Take advantage of our Sunday hours from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. -Mrs. Cherry Blackmore, Manager

YOUTH TIDBITS

Youth Events at Hillview Church Sunday, August 2, 2015 6:00 a.m. - Master Guide Training 6:00 p.m. - Youth Bible Study

YOUTH10

August 8 - 22, 2015

Want to be raised to the 10th power? Join the youth of the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for Y10 (Youth to the 10th Power)! This is an experience like no other! This initiative will be held at the New Providence Seventh-day Adventist Church on August 8 - 22, 2015.

*Y10 is going to be powerful! Here's what's happening on the Community power nights: Monday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. - Expo by The Royal Bahamas Police Force Crime Prevention Unit. Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. - Blood Drive by the Princess Margaret Hospital at the New Providence Church. Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. – Pathfinders, Youth Leaders and pastors for peer counseling and prayer.

More info will follow at our big opening night! See you tomorrow! -Ms. Felicia Datus

SUN SETS NEXT SABBATH

AUGUST 15, 2015 AT 7:45 P.M. Website:

http://southbahamasconference.org Have a Blessed and Wonderful Sabbath!