From The Desk Of The President

 My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, warmest Christian greetings, and a joyful and blessed Sabbath to all. Truly, we can assert with the great songwriter, John Newton, “Safely through another week, God has brought us on our way.” And today we come together with praiseful hearts, and with a spirit of thanksgiving, for He is worthy to be praised “from the rising of the sun even to the going down of the same.”

 Obviously, time is quickly passing. We are now in the final month of the first quarter of 2007. Of course, this is evangelism month, and it is encouraging to know that all of our pastors, together with their evangelistic teams and their entire districts, are collectively planning and working toward the launching of their crusades sometime during the month of March. We praise the Lord for this spirit of commitment, and pray that He will prosper our efforts and cause us to realize an abundant harvest by His Spirit.

On Sabbath, March 24 , (three weeks from today), the  Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists will celebrate and give thanks to God for a very important milestone in its history, as it reaches its three million membership.

Dubbed “Pentecost and More,” this historic event will be up-linked by satellite from the Dominican Republic, and will be down-linked at various sites across the Division’s territory. The program may also be viewed on Hope Channel  and 3ABN.

The General Conference President, Dr. Jan Paulsen, will preach for the Divine Service, and then pronounce the sentence for baptism. At the pronouncement of each baptismal sentence, pastors across the Inter-American Division will baptize the candidates. The person considered to be the three millionth member will be baptized at the nucleus center (Dominican Republic) by the President of the Inter-American Division, Pastor Israel Leito.

As an important component of the Inter-American Division, the North Bahamas Mission must surely not come behind in this regard. Thus, we’re praying for, and plan, by God’s grace, to play an important part in “Pentecost and More.”

Furthermore, as we continue to focus on our strategic plan, as it relates to the overall advancement of the work in the North Bahamas Mission, we see the need, from time to time, to make adjustments, and also to re-arrange our resources, as we seek, through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, to maximize our efforts. In this regard, the Executive Committee of the North Bahamas Mission, on February 18, 2007, voted unanimously to effect the following districts adjustments:

1.                   Salem/South Abaco—Pastor L. Rahming

2.                   Marsh Harbour/North Abaco—Pastor R. V. Bain

3.                   Shiloh/Eight Mile Rock—Pastor H. R. Moncur

4.                   Freeport/West End---Pastor M. A. Smith

5.                   Sunrise/Bethesda—Pastor E. Bryan Tinker

We praise God for the way in which He has led his church in North Bahamas Mission through the years, and we solicit your heartfelt prayers and wholehearted support, as together we move to turn this Mission right-side-up for the Lord Jesus Christ. “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”(Phil. 1: 6).

May God’s richest blessings embrace you during these hallowed hours.

HAVE A BLESSED SABBATH!!!

      …..Pastor E. Bryan Tinker, President

Personal Ministries

The Sabbath School Teachers Certification Workshop continues tomorrow, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Shiloh Church.  All persons are asked to be on time.

Register Now!

For the

    Marriage Maintenance Seminar

Place: Our Lucaya Hotel Freeport, Grand Bahama
Date: April 27 – 29, 2007
With
International Presenters
Dr. Walter and Jackie Wright
Certified Family Life Educators and members of the Association of Adventist Family Life Professionals

Married couples, or if you are “engaged”, or even if your spouse is not there you can still sign up and benefit.

The basic rate is $50.00 per couple (seminar and materials) due now.

Other packages (like accommodations, food, etc.) will be forthcoming; however, register now and at least cover the basic rate thereby securing your seat.

You may register either at the Mission Office or with your local church Family Life Leaders.

Register and pay today! Do not delay! It’s going to be great!!!!!!

Women’s Ministries

On Sunday, February 25, 2007 the ladies of the Eight Mile Rock Church, with the dynamic leadership of Sis. C. Lacquer and her team  assembled at their church, with several visitors from the community, to worship and praise God. The Prayer Breakfast was truly inspiring, uplifting and spirit-filled. The Holy Spirit was felt in an extremely powerful way as they executed their theme “Women of Faith” through dramatization of women in the bible, prayer sessions, testimonies, singing and the spoken word.  A special thank you is extended to Dr. Althea McMillan who spoke on “The Mother-hubbard Syndrome”, and oh what a message of faith that was.  Special thanks is also extended to our Women’s Ministries Director, Elder Aileen Sands who tied everything together in her powerful presentation of “Women of Faith”.  Truly the presence of the Lord was felt in the house.

The theme for the Freeport Church Women’s Ministries Department for 2007 is “Women’s Ministries 2007…Shaping Vessels for Heaven”.  On Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Sis. Carleta Carolina and her team of able assistants conducted a Spiritual Party in their Fellowship Hall.  Following the devotional thought and their get acquainted session the ladies were invited to write something they want God to help them get rid of and deposit it in a miniature trash tin and something they want God to bless them with  in 2007 was placed in a decorative box.  Each lady was given a small cake with a candle on it which they lighted and Elder Aileen Sands presented the petitions to God on behalf of everyone.  The sealed request would be opened by the ladies at the last meeting in this year and everyone will be given an opportunity to testify of their breakthrough. 

The ladies of the Sunrise Seventh-day Adventist Church will be conducting a Prayer Breakfast, at the church, Sunday, March 4, 2007, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Sisters from the other churches are invited to attend.

Ø      The West Indies Union Conference Women’s Department will be conducting a Women’s Convention in Montego Bay, Jamaica June 8 – 10, 2007.  Persons interested in attending the Convention  are asked to contact Sis. Aileen Sands at 351-4306 or Sis. Lynn Smith at the Mission Office, 374-2051 for further details.

 Ø      The Women’s Ministries Straw Craft Training Course continues tomorrow, Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

Community Services

The Community Services Department of the Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church will be conducting a Fish Fry, at the grounds of the church, Saturday, March 3, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  In addition to the fish, pastries and drinks will be on sale. All proceeds will assist with the community services projects of the church. 

Adventist Book Center

The Adventist Book Center is pleased to announce the arrival of a new shipment of vegetarian products: (at prices lower than our competitors)

• Big Franks (large and small tins)
• Shallops (lg. and sm. Tins)
• Swiss Stake
• Chili]
• FriChik (new)
• Chicken Patty Mix (new)
• Saucettes (new)
• McKay’s Instant Broth & Seasoning (Chicken & Beef) – New
• Kaffree Roma (large & small bottles)
• And More

Same location: Corner of Beachway & Gambier Drives

Same telephone number: 374-2051 or 374-5669

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.