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THE LOGOS “Connected: the year of the Lord’s favour”
A Weekly Publication of the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Editor: Joan M. Scavella Sunsets: 7:09 p.m. |Volume 19, Number 38 | September 20, 2014
WORLD PATHFINDER DAY
World Pathfinder
Day is celebrated globally
on September 20, 2014.
On this special day, we honor all the dedicated pathfinders and their leaders who from time to time unselfishly give their time, talents, and effort without payment. These young people love God and show it in their actions.
We celebrate Christ with our pathfinders today under the theme, “Mission To The City” with Evangelist Peter Joseph and the entire church membership. In this vein, let us be reminded of their song, “Oh we are the pathfinders strong, the servants of God are we. Faithful as we march along, in kindness, truth and purity...”
But what is a pathfinder? A pathfinder is a boy or girl between the ages of 10 – 15, who learns the ways of becoming a true and useful Christian. Their growth is a gradual process that is determined by many factors. Factors such as: adventure and responsibility. We consider ideals and goals toward which every boy and girl who wears the badge should be moving.
A Pathfinder is respectful and reverent. He respects those in authority and worships the God who created the heavens and the earth. He treats with reverence that which God has made holy. He is careful to honor the Sabbath and he carefully protects the Holy Bible.
What is a pathfinder? A pathfinder is that boy or girl who is concerned about
the needs of others. He has learned that deeds of kindness bring their own reward. The pathfinder follows the example of the Good Samaritan and puts the stranger at ease.
A pathfinder is courageous and persistent. He is not discouraged by the difficulties of life. He is not looking for only the easy things to do. He mobilizes his body and forces his mental powers to achieve the challenges of life. He does not stop until he reaches his goal.
The pathfinder is honest and straightforward. He is trustworthy and dependable. A pathfinder is courteous and attentive. He is distinguished by his politeness and thoughtfulness. He is physically fit and is eager to care for his body temple. But most of all a pathfinder is one who looks forward to the return of Jesus Christ. His march is on the path of eternal life.
So, why celebrate Pathfinder Day? We do so, because the young people need it. It is not only our day it is their day too. It is a special day, a day to spread the love of God, to the church and the community.
Let us celebrate with our pathfinders today in ‘Mission To The City.’ -Pastor Kent Price, Youth Director
PROTOCOLS AT CAMPAIGN SITE
*Members are reminded that the Sabbath celebrations at the tent will have available all the necessary protocols for safe and accurate collection of funds. Members are reminded to continue their faithfulness in giving during the three Sabbaths when we will be away from our local churches.
*Special gift offering envelopes will be available for the NP 2014 - Mission to the city. As God impresses you, plan a special love offering in this regard. -Treasury Department
SPECIAL APPEAL Many students who wish to continue their education at Bahamas Academy are faced with financial challenges for the academic year. We are appealing to the membership of the South Bahamas Conference to help make their desire to attend our school a reality by sponsoring one of the twenty students. The BA SCHOLARS FUND CHALLENGE is on. To make this happen, our students need $30,000.00 this month. The SBC education thirty-day scholarship challenge is important to our students and to our church. -Office of Education
BAHAMAS ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Do you wish to enroll your child in a pre-school? Are you looking for a place where your child’s learning experience will be age appropriate? Bahamas Academy Early Learning Centre is eager to receive your 2 – 5 year old toddler for the remainder of this school year. There is limited space at all levels. If you register your child this month, an additional discount is guaranteed. For more information, call 676- 0500. -Office of Education
SBC RETIREES' RETREAT All retirees who are members of the Adventist church are invited to attend a retreat that will be held in South Andros, October 10 - 12, 2014. The purpose of the retreat is to provide an opportunity for retirees to fellowship, relax, and be spiritually renewed in an accommodating environment. Interested retirees should contact one of the following persons for more details regarding the retreat: Pastors
John Carey (324-0470), Neville Scavella (364-1460), Jeremiah Duncombe (369-1010). The deadline for retirees to confirm their decision to attend the retreat has been extended to August 30, 2014. -Dr. John Carey, President of SoBCRA
MEETING WITH CONTRACTORS
All Seventh-day Adventist contractors are invited to a meeting at the GMCI on Monday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. Information will be given on job opportunities that may interest you. -Mr. Winston Ash, VBA Coordinator
ATCU PRAYER INITIATIVE (PUSH)
The prayer focus of our union for September 21 - 27 is on our students and teachers. As our academic institutions start a new year, let us pray that God will guide our teachers to prepare our students for the second coming of Christ. May God fortify our teachers and students with healthy minds and bodies. -Pastor Peter Joseph, Prayer Coordinator
NON-FORMAL EDUCATION GRADUATION
There will be over 150 graduates from the South Bahamas Conference participating in the Inter-American Division Non-Formal Education graduation that will be streamed live from the country of Curacao. Graduation will be held at the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sabbath, October 25, 2014. The attire for graduation is: Ladies – White blouse and black skirts. Men – White shirt and black pants. The departments participating are: Ministerial, Sabbath School, Education, students and chaperones who attended the Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic and the Shepherdess Association. Kindly contact the head of each department for additional information. Department heads are: Mrs. Joan Scavella - Education and Shepherdess Dr. Wilfred Adderley - Sabbath School and Pastor Paul Scavella - Ministerial. A meeting for ALL graduates will be held at the GMCI on Sunday, October
5, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. You have been working hard; so do not allow an incomplete assignment to jeopardize your graduation. -Office of Education
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES HANDICRAFT TRAINING
All ladies are encouraged to participate in the BAIC’s handicraft training that will run for the rest of 2014. We encourage you to register as soon as possible. Invite your friends and family to participate. A class is guaranteed with a minimum of 25 persons. Classes will be held at the BAIC’s new headquarters at the Industrial Park on Old Trail Road. Kindly note the tentative dates for each programme: Shell Craft: September 22 - October 3, 2014 Straw Weaving: November 3 - 14, 2014 Painting with Texture: November 24 - 28, 2014. Please contact Mrs. Donnalee Bowe for information on cost or call BAIC. The numbers are: 396-3725 and 396-3746
GENERAL CONFERENCE
Do you wish to attend the 2015 General Conference session in San Antonio, Texas? If you do, contact Mrs. Mary Knott at the conference office for details on hotel accommodation and airfare.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES All Children's Ministries Leaders are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the conference office. Year-end activities will be finalized. Please make a special effort to be in attendance. -Mrs. Diane Jones, Children’s Ministries Director
FIVE DAYS WELLNESS RETREAT IN SOUTH ANDROS
Join us for five days of wellness and rejuvenation in South Andros during October 19-23. It is all-inclusive: airfare from Nassau, accommodations, meals, treatments (massage, hydrotherapy baths, face flush, salt glow, and herbal supplements), cooking classes, early morning and afternoon exercises, health lectures, and seminar booklet. We will empower you to prevent and reverse illnesses. If you would like to be a part of this life changing retreat, please call Nathelyn LaCroix of Wholistic Lifestyle at 3230610 or email [email protected] for more details.
ABC ANNOUNCEMENT Sabbath School supplies for fourth quarter are now available at the ABC. Church treasurers are reminded to have their church accounts brought current on or before date of collection. For more information please contact the ABC. -Mrs. C. Blackmore, Manager
CARE CIRCLE GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Persons who recently or years ago experienced loss through death of a family member, friend, pet and are in need of professional help coping with the pain and the loss, are invited to join Care Circle Grief and Loss Support Group’s new season sponsored by the Centreville Church and coordinated by Barrington Brennen and a team of other professionals. The meetings are held bi-weekly for about eight weeks or more at the Centreville Church and will start in the month of October. Persons who have difficulty dealing with other serious losses such as a limb, vitality, divorce, or job and are having difficulty coping, can also join the group. Pre-registration is required. Persons interested persons are asked to email [email protected] and go to the website: http://centreville.netadvent.org/carecircle to print registration form.
YOUTH TIDBITS All adventurers, pathfinders, master guides, and youth leaders need to meet for a dress rehearsal at Ft. Charlotte Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in preparation for the National Youth March. All should be in Class A uniform for the inspection.
The Youth Calendar Sept. 19-21 - World Pathfinder Weekend October 5 - National Youth March October 18 - Pathfinder Speech Contest -Pastor Kent Price, Youth Director
SUN SETS NEXT SABBATH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 AT 7:01 P.M. Website:
http://southbahamasconference.org
Have a Blessed and Wonderful Sabbath!
