May News 2015 Grant's Town Church Bahamas Adventists

News for May 2015

Wedding & Baptism Sabbath Morning May 31, 2015

This was a small wedding ceremony on Sabbath morning, May 30, 2015, at 10:15 a.m. in the pastor's office at Grant's Town Church. Timothy Sands and Keishee Davis became one in marriage. Timothy is the adopted son of the late Geletha Gibson, a member of Grant's Town, who died April 5, 2015. Timothy and Keishee attended the funeral and responded to the alter call the pastor made. They never stopped coming to church since that date. They have been living together for 20 years and have two children. They decided to do it right. They got married and then got baptized that morning at church with another young man and adult lady. Attending the small ceremony were Michael and Alvern McCoy as witnesses, Dr. Joseph Evan, Damartio Green, Mrs. Darling, along with the pastor.

The baptismal service was special. Since the church indoor poor is not functioning a small plastic round pool was set up just outside on the Western side of the church. Midway during the second Divine Service the four candidates moved directly to the pool. The congregation was able to view the baptisms on the screen with the use of a video camera. The pastor used the cordless microphone to speak to the congregation.   It was a beautiful service.

Saturday Night Was Alive and Buzzing May 31, 2015

On Saturday night, May 30, 2015, the Families Ministries Department at Grant's Town sponsored a wonderful social event. More than one hundred and fifty members and friends attended. The talked and laughed with each other. It was a wonderful time for mingling and sharing. There were table games, food, and fellowship in the Anex. There was fun games and volleyball on the parking lot. It was real fun. Click on photos to enlarge.

Church Bulletin News for Sabbath, May 30, 2015

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IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER FOR MAY 30TH:

Ø Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 pm Barrington Brennen “Dating and the Foolishness About Abstinence”

Ø Grand Social

Ø Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Ø Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:30-1:00 p.m.

Ø Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting

Ø Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

Ø Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m., next regular board meeting

FAMILIES ALIVE THIS AFTERNOON WITH Barrington Brennen. All teenagers and their parents are encouraged to be out this afternoon for a special presentation entitled “The Foolishness About Dating and Abstinence.” .

SABBATH SPEAKERS:

·         Sabbath, May 30, Barrington Brennen Families Alive Month “What I Like About Teenagers. . . those stubborn children of ours.”

·         Sabbath, June 6: Ministerial Student Demartio Green

·         Sabbath, June 13: Barrington Brennen "Facing the issues. . . getting ready for unity."

·         Sabbath, June 20: Joint Camp Meeting with Pastor Calvin Watkins

IT WAS A GREAT CLEAN UP DAY:     Sunday, May 24, 2015 you responded warmly and with your muscles and working hands for cleanup day. It was great!   Perhaps almost one hundred people came out. We cleaned and cleaned everywhere. We dumped and dumped. Men and women, boys and girls, all flexed their muscles.   Now we have more space and are better organized.    There are still lots more to do. They will be done by the deacons and specialized persons. For example, painting of children’s rooms, painting of the stairway upstairs and adding slip resistance strips on the steps (the dark brown is going to change to a lighter color), building of shelving and cupboard for better storage and organization, etc.   I thank all who came for your tireless work.   Some of us were there from 7 a.m. to almost 6 p.m.   Most people left about 4:30 p.m. Thanks to Moses Armbrister and the fellowship staff for the wonderful breakfast and lunch.

A RESPONSIVE CHURCH: Last Sabbath, May 23, 2015, you responded warmly to my request to write short encouraging words to the Johnson family on the loss of their son/brother. I gave to Bernadette Johnson on Sabbath, sixteen papers of warm notes coming from you. Some of these paper were written on back and front making it at least twenty-five pages of kind words. This was so special. Also remember to give this week a food item to show you love and kindness in this time of loss.   You can give a bag of oranges, or box of cookies, or pot of rice, or just anything you can afford.

FOCUS ON EDUCATION

Character building is the most important work ever entrusted to human beings; and never before was its diligent study so important as now. Never was any previous generation called to meet issues so momentous; never before were young men and young women confronted by perils so great as confront them today. Education by Ellen G. White Page 225

Congratulations to

Omarinique Skippings who graduated this past week from College of the Bahamas with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education.

Omarinique also received the Honoree Bachelors of Education Early Childhood Award.

Allana Benjamin for being honored semi-finalist in Bahamas Primary School Association. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Condolences to the following families:

Ellamae Blyden and family on the loss of her husband Godwin Blyden.

Your church family mourns with you.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

All ladies are reminded of your commitment to the father’s day activities.

Hat’s of too Father’s Day Boat Cruise – Saturday, June 27, 2015

Check the bulletin boards. Tickets are now available.

See Anniemae Armbrister/WM Committee for further details.

GRANT’S TOWN, A RESPONSIVE CONGREGATION May 24, 2015

Dear Family, On Sabbath, Mary 23, 2015, you responded warmly to my request to write short encouraging words to the Johnson family on the loss of their son/brother. I gave to Bernadette Johnson on Sabbath, sixteen papers of warm notes coming from you. Some of these paper were written on back and front making it at least twenty-five pages of kind words. This was so special. Also remember to give this week a food item to show you love and kindness in this time of loss.   You can give a bag of oranges, or box of cookies, or pot of rice, or just anything you can afford.

Today also (Sunday, May 24, 2015) you also responded warmly and with your muscles and working hands for cleanup day. It was great!   Perhaps almost one hundred people came out. We cleaned and cleaned everywhere. We dumped and dumped. Men and women, boys and girls, all flexed their muscles.

Now we have more space and are better organized.    There are still lots more to do. They will be done by the deacons and specialized persons. For example, painting of children’s rooms, painting of the stairway upstairs and adding slip resistance strips on the steps (the dark brown is going to change to a lighter color), building of shelving and cupboard for better storage and organization, etc.   I thank all who came for for your tireless work.   Some of us were there from 7 a.m. to almost 6 p.m.   Most people left about 4:30 p.m.

Thanks to Armbrister and his staff for the wonderful breakfast and lunch.   You will also notice two missing chairs from the sanctuary (pass midway towards the back). These places will have wheel chair decals placed on the floor to let us know that these spots are reserved for disabled persons in wheel chairs.

One great thing that was done that really eased my mind was the removal of the concrete block with protruding steel that was located near the road. It was truly a safety hazard.   See the photos of what changes took place.

Barrington Brennen, Servant

The giant bin filled with the debris

The first elder, Michael McCoy working on the well so it can be covered.

Sheldon Cartwright cutting the steel to prepare for the covering

The well is ready to be covered with a mental top.

The first elder repairing the hole in the road.

Church Bulletin News for Sabbath, May 23, 2015

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IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER:

Ø Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 pm with Dr. Patterson

Ø “Faith Like Potatoes” movie right after sunset.

Ø Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Ø Sunday morning, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work Day at the church

Ø Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:13-1:00 p.m.

Ø Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting

Ø Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

Ø Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m., next regular board meeting

FAMILIES ALIVE THIS AFTERNOON WITH DR. Sandra Dean Paterson All families are welcomed to join us.

SABBATH SPEAKERS:

Sabbath, May 30, Barrington Brennen Families Alive Month “What I Like About Teenagers. . . those stubborn children of ours.”

Sabbath, June 6: Pastor Peter Kerr

Sabbath, June 13: Barrington Brennen "Facing the issues. . . getting ready for unity."

Sabbath, June 20: Joint Camp Meeting with Pastor Calvin Watkins

CLEAN UP WORK DAY TOMORROW:     Beginning at 7 a.m and ending at 4 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Every member, deacon, deaconess, elder, church officers, are asked to participate. The entire church will be thoroughly cleaned. Debris will be removed and discarded. Every room will be cleaned. Windows will be washed, etc. Come in your modest working clothes. If you have, bring working gloves and face masks. We need everyone to come and participate.

FOCUS ON EDUCATION

Character building is the most important work ever entrusted to human beings; and never before was its diligent study so important as now. Never was any previous generation called to meet issues so momentous; never before were young men and young women confronted by perils so great as confront them today. Education by Ellen G. White Page 225

Condolences to the following families:

The Morris family, Horatio & Amira Sullivan on the loss of his sister-in law Shawnalee Morris. Funeral service will be held tomorrow morning

11 o’clock at Hillview.

Brian & Bernadette Johnson and family on the loss of their son Brian Johnson Jr. who loss his life on Sunday past

Funeral arrangements will be announced

The church family mourns with you.

Let us remember to keep these families in prayer.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

All ladies are reminded of your commitment to the father’s day activities.

Hat’s of too Father’s Day Boat Cruise – Saturday, June 27, 2015

Check the bulletin boards. Tickets are now available.

See Anniemae Armbrister/WM Committee for further details.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Families that have been in the church for 50 years or more that were not honored last year, are asked to submit your names to Anniemae Armbrister or Andrea Brown as soon as possible.

Last day to submit is Monday, May 25, 2015.

PRAYER REQUEST

Terrance “Scottie” Wilkinson request your prayers on his behalf as he prepare to undergo surgery on Tuesday, May 26.

GREEETINGS

Sis. Erma Burrows sends special greeting all the way from Florida to the Grant’s Town church family. She extends a Happy Mother’s Day to All the mother’s. Keep her in your prayers.

FLORAL DEPARTMENT:

Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, promotion or just feel like beautifying the church? If so, why not show your appreciation to God by giving a floral arrangement or live plant to enrich the sanctuary. May God continue to bless each one as you contemplate giving. Interested persons can contact Sisters Avril Sullivan at telephone #323-7734, or Lathera Knowles.

HABITS FOR MARRIED COUPLES:

HABIT #1 - AVOIDING A JUDGMENTAL ATTITUDE- “A hallmark of people who are good at getting their partners to treat them well is that they know that when they get upset with their partners, it doesn’t necessarily mean that their partners have done anything wrong.

HABIT #2 - FINDING THE UNDERSTANDABLE PART - “When disagreements arise, most of us tend to think of our own position as reasonable and the other person’s as unreasonable. If you want to receive understanding, first give understanding.

HABIT #3 - IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING NEEDS, VALUES AND WORRIES- ”Many times, people find that when they’re motivated to keep open minds and they try

to understand the logic behind their partners’ viewpoints or actions, they no longer have problems with what their partners want. However, there are other times when they still find that they see things differently than their partners, or that they have different priorities or expectations.

HABIT #4 - GIVING AND ASKING FOR EQUAL REGARD- “The most successful intimate partnerships operate like democracies: one person, one vote. In a democratic society, when people go to cast their votes, there is no obligation to prove that their reasoning is good enough for their votes to count.

HABIT #5 - OFFERING ASSURANCE- “One thing is clear from research on intimate relationships: Arguments don’t have to be pretty in order to be productive. In fact, they can be downright ugly without causing lasting negative consequences. Studies reveal that partners destined to succeed are often defensive, bull-headed, and unresponsive to their partners. The difference is that, after a failed argument, partners who succeed in their relationships are effective at repairing the damage, whereas partners destined to fail are far less successful at repair.”

FOOD BARREL: Members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items each week to assist in our ministry to persons in the church and community who are in need.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE: As you plan your giving please remember to give to the Samaritan’s Purse.

A special note of thanks is extended to all those persons who have supported and continue to support the Samaritan's Purse. May God continue to bless you always!

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS –MAY:

Happy birthday/anniversary to all who celebrated this past week

May God continue to bless you all as you celebrate another milestone.

If you would like your name or the name of a family member added to

this page, please contact the church secretary.

PRAYER REQUESTS: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if you had any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, please continue to pray for and visit our sick and shut in members.

SICK AND AT-HOME MEMBERS:

Hester Kerr, Nyoka Collie, Dorothy Clare, Dorothy Holbert, Victoria Lawrence, Lelox Smith, D’Soragi Pitter-Hanna, grandson of Gloria Pitter; Mary Butler, Cameron Street; Stanley Fernander & Gertrude Fernander, Dorothy Clare, Louise Beatrice Johnson Pat’s Nursing Home, Soldier Road, Leila King, Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe;

IN HOSPITAL: Delbert Neilly - Admission Ward - PMH

DAILY FAMILY PRAYERS:

Monday 11^th - Sally Fernander & Family

Tuesday 12^h - Chandalear Forbes & Family

Wednesday 13^th - Lillian Forbes & Family

Thursday 13^th - Roger & Cassandra Forbes & Family

Friday 15^th    - Genovia Florvil & Family

DEATH IN THE FAMILY--Brian Johnson Dies Updated May 22, 2015

Brian at 19 years old

Brian at 11 years old

The Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church has a death in the family. Brian Janvano Johnson, age 19, died tragically on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 1:30 a.m., from gun shot wounds.   His mother is Bernadette Johnson, a dear member of Grant's Town. Brian was once a junior deacon in the church. Kindly pray for the family in this time of great loss.
Funeral Service: Funeral service will be on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 12:00 noon., at Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, Wellington Street. Homily by Barrington H. Brennen, pastor.

Internment: Lake View Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Drive

Mortician: Last Mile of the Way Funeral Chapel on Market Street and Oxford Ave (Tel: 698-1107)

He is left to mourn his mother, Bernadette Monique; his father Brian Sr., and sisters and many other relatives and friends.

TREAT FOR MOTHERS May 16, 2015

On Sunday, May 16, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., the Adventist Men of the Grant's Town Seventy-day Adventist Church honored the mothers of the church with a special sumptuous breakfast. The men cooked and served the meal. Scores of mother came and enjoyed the special treat in their honor.

Church Bulletin News for Sabbath, May 16, 2015

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IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER May 16:

Ø Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 pm with Dr. Novia Carter

Ø Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Ø Sunday morning, 8 a.m. Mothers’ Morning Treat

Ø Pathfinders Club, 9:30 am, Sunday

Ø Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:13-1:00 p.m.

Ø Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting and Families Alive with Michael McCoy

Ø Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

Ø Sunday, May 24, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clean Up Day

Ø Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m., next regular board meeting

FAMILIES ALIVE THIS AFTERNOON WITH DR. CARTER: All families are encouraged to come out this afternoon at 6 p.m. for a special AY with guest speaker Dr. Novia Carter. She will be speaking on “The Effects of Pornography on Children.” Parents, young adults, youth, children, you do not want to miss this.

CLEAN UP WORK DAY MAY 24: The work day has been changed to May 24 due to the funeral service.   Remember it will be from 7 a.m to 4 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Every member, deacon, deaconess, elder, church officers, are asked to participate. The entire church will be thoroughly cleaned. Debris will be removed and discarded. Every room will be cleaned. Windows will be washed, etc. Come in your modest working clothes. If you have, bring working gloves and face masks. We need everyone to come and participate.

FOCUS ON EDUCATION

Caution to a Youthful Student.--- You are now in your student's life; let your mind dwell upon spiritual subjects. Keep all sentimentalism apart from your life. Give to yourself vigilent self-instruction, and bring yourself under self-control.  You are now in the formative period of character; nothing with you is to be considered trivial or unimportant which will detract from your highest, loliest interest, your efficiency in the preparation to do the work God has assigned you.   The Adventist Hope, page 53

Congratulations to Omarinique Skippings for obtaining an A in Teaching Practice. Omarinique will graduate on May 28^th with Bachelors Degree in Pre-School and Primary Education from the College of the Bahamas. TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Sally Fernander and Veronica Neymour wish to express heartfelt thanks to the Adventist Men of the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, for their thoughtful gesture in bestowing on us this year's Mother's Day honour.

Condolences to the following families: Veronica Neymour and family request your sincere prayers as her and her sons are in Andros attending the funeral of Sidney Neymour, her brother-in-law. Three years ago during this period, she lost her husband Bro. Cedric Neymour. Please continue to pray for the Neymour Family. Much love and God's blessings to each of you. Sis. Veronica Neymour.

To the Morris family especially Horatio & Amira Sullivan on the loss of his sister-in law Shawnalee Morris who pass away on Thursday morning. The church family morns with you.

Let us remember to keep these families in prayer.

TIPS FOR SINGLE ADULTS:

Enjoy your single life.

Know that you are created in the image of God.

If you want to get married make sure you are happy as a single first. Marriage does not make you happy it only makes you married. Happy people make happy marriage.

If marriage is your goal do not be unequally yoked.

Put obedience over passion.

Put on the armor of God daily.

Physical expression must be appropriate. Physical touch/intimacy should correspond with commitment. This doesn’t mean anything goes if you are engaged. Physical touch should be in the context of a meaningful relationship, not reduced to satisfaction of personal need.

Examine your personal motive. Physical touch/intimacy should correspond with commitment. This doesn’t mean anything goes if you are engaged. Physical touch should be in the context of a meaningful relationship, not reduced to satisfaction of personal need.

Be guided by love versus lust. Love is the fruit of the Spirit. From love comes self-control. Operate in love, not lust.

Allow the Holy Spirit to direct and lead you. If you feel convicted of certain behaviors, stop doing them.

Church Bulletin News for Sabbath, May 9, 2015

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IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER:

Ø Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 pm

Ø Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Ø Pathfinders Club, 9:30 am, Sunday

Ø Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:13-1:00 p.m.

Ø Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting and Families Alive with Lionel Johnson

Ø Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Ø Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

Ø Sunday, May 17, Mother’s Special

Ø Sunday, May 24, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clean Up Day

Ø Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m., next regular board meeting

SABBATH SPEAKERS:

·         Sabbath, May 16: Barrington Brennen, Families Alive Month “The Gift of Singleness is for Everyone”

·         Sabbath, May 23: Barrington Brennen Families Alive Month “Biblical Principles of Spicy Relationships”

·         Sabbath, May 30, Barrington Brennen Families Alive Month “What I Like About Teenangers. . . those stubborn children of ours.”

CLEAN UP WORK DAY MAY 24: The work day has been changed to May 24 due to the funeral service.   Remember it will be from 7 a.m to 4 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Every member, deacon, deaconess, elder, church officers, are asked to participate. The entire church will be thoroughly cleaned. Debris will be removed and discarded. Every room will be cleaned. Windows will be washed, etc. Come in your modest working clothes. If you have, bring working gloves and face masks. We need everyone to come and participate.

MEETING WITH BUTLER’S BARGAIN MART: On Wednesday this week Pastor Barrington and first elder, Michael McCoy, visited Allen Butler, manager of Butler’s Bargain Mart, to express thanks of behalf of the church, for the steps taken to remove the fence. He indicated they are proceeding to complete task by situating the disposal bin in a better position.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Congratulations to all children who submitted poems for the CHAM Poetry Fest especially Destiny Sutherland and Daniel Perpall who performed their pieces at Hillview last Sabbath afternoon.

EDUCATION TIPS: What do students carry with them when they leave school? Where are they going? What are they to do? Have they the knowledge that will enable them to teach others? Have they been educated to be true fathers and mothers? Can they stand at the head of a family as wise instructors? The only education worthy of the name is that which leads young men and young women to be Christlike. Health and Happiness Page 317

CONDOLENCES: to Patrick & Shena Johnson on the loss of Patrick’s sister, Martha Saunders. Funeral Service is being held today

The family of Elder Isaac Daphnis mourns his passing. Elder Daphnis passed away quietly on Saturday, 2nd May, 2015 while in hospital. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, 17th May, 2015, 12:00 pm at Northside Adventist Church, 1769 NW 119TH Street, Miami Florida 33167. The family.

Honor Christian Mothers

To the tune of “Onward Christian Soldiers”

Honor Christian mothers Instruments of God

Raising faithful families worshiping the Lord

Follow His commandment showing us the way

Love and faith and kindness teaching us to pray

Honor Christian mothers Instruments of God

Raising faithful families    worshiping the Lord

“Let it be” says mothers trusting to obey

Finding strength and courage Grace for every day

Challenges surround us but we will not fear

God’s love will sustain us Keep, our cross, to bear

Honor Christian mother’s– Heaven’s gift of love

Join with them in service to the Lord above

Follow their example let your light so shine—

All will see your goodness praise the One Divine

Faith of Our Mothers
Words by Arthur B. Patten (1864-1952)

Faith of our mothers, living still
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air:

Faith of our mothers, living faith!
We will be true to thee to death.

Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood's trust and grace,
Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race:

Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,

How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without:
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
Is truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church,
And breathe thy spirit through our deeds:

Faith of our mothers, living faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

CHILDREN’S DIVISION

Happy Mother’s Day. God bless yall. (Wilfrenique Belizaire)
I love you Mom. (Shila)
I love my Mom. (Kwyn Ferdinand)
I love my mother and she loves me too. (Mikali McCoy)

I love you with all my heart. (Daniel)
Hello, Happy Mother’s Day to all I see
You are beautiful like me (Amal)
I love you and Jesus loves you too. Happy Mother’s Day!!!
(Trishanna Mingo)

Dear Mom, I love you and I care for you (Renardo Farrington)
I love you. I miss you very, very much
I love you from the bottom of my heart,
I will always love you. I will never forget you. (Amira Sullivan)
Dear Mom, I thank you for taking care of me.

Happy Mother’s Day. (Gibson)
I love you Mother.
You mean more to me than the world.
(From your sweet daughter Destinee)
Happy Mother’s Day - There will never be a mother like you. (Allana)

Dear Mother. I love you.
You make me smile and you let me play with my friends.
I love you so so much. I love my mother
When I go to sleep she makes me smile
I have the best. (Nakayla Taylor)
Mom, you're the best. (Sarai)

Happy Mother’s Day Mom.
I love you so much and I hope you love me too.
I love you all Mom and Grammy.(Chino)
I love you Grammy,
because you help me to come to church
to learn about God. Happy Mother’s Day. (Jronica)

Happy Mother’s Day (Jamal Sands and Kayla)
I love you mom. Happy Mom day. (Syesha Rolle)

Happy Mother’s Day. I love you
Lots of hugs. (Maygen)

Happy Mother’s Day. I love u. (Kevin)

They Are Getting Married

Kevin Warren Hamilton and Donnalee Syretta Skippings will join in Holy Matrimony on Friday, June 12, 2015 11 a.m.

Church Bulletin News for Sabbath, May 2, 2015

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COMING EVENTS IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER:

Spiritual Guardians Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in main sanctuary

Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 pm

Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Pathfinders Club, 9:30 am, Sunday

Funeral Service for Cutel Symmonett 10 a.m. Musical, 11 a.m. service.

Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:13-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting and Families Alive with Jerome Mingo

Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, May 17, Mother’s Special

Sunday, May 24, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clean Up Day

PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS: The pastor office hours this Tuesday morning from is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Persons wishing see the pastor kindly call 327 1980, 477 4002 or the church office at 323 6326 or email barringtonbrennen@gmail.com Walk in visits are possible but note that someone might be with the pastor, hence appointments would be the wise thing to do. Note also that on days when the pastor is not in the church office he is usually in his home office, on the street visiting or doing pastoral work or in ministers meeting. Happy Sabbath!

SABBATH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS: "The Sabbath School is partnering with the Men's Ministry Department to celebrate mothers of the Grant's Town Church on Sabbath May 9th 2015. Please note that this does not refer only to biological mothers, but includes women who have nurtured, encouraged, challenged or given spiritual guidance to children/youth in the church over the years. Be aware also that the tokens will be distributed during the divine service. We will try to accommodate, as far as possible, (in the foyer), only those mothers who absolutely must leave after the 8 a.m. service".

CLEAN UP WORK DAY MAY 24: The work day has been changed to May 24 due to the funeral service. Remember work starts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Every member, deacon, deaconess, elder, church officers, are asked to participate. The entire church will be thoroughly cleaned. Debris will be removed and discarded. Every room will be cleaned. Windows will be washed, etc. Come in your modest working clothes. If you have, bring working gloves and face masks. We need everyone to come and participate.

THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED: Kevin Warren Hamilton and Donnalee Syretta Skippings will join in Holy Matrimony on Friday, June 12, 2015 11 a.m.

FOOD BARREL: Members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items each week to assist in our ministry to persons in the church and community who are in need.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE: As you plan your giving please remember to give to the Samaritan’s Purse.

A special note of thanks is extended to all those persons who have supported and continue to the Samaritan's Purse. May God continue to bless you always!

SPIRITUAL GUARDIANS NEEDED: The pastor and Personal Ministries department is seeking for 50 Spiritual Guardians. Interested persons are asked to meet with the pastor at 5 p.m. These are persons who will befriend, nurture and guide a newly baptized member from the instant her or she is baptized and for the next 12 months. (One person per guardian). We encourage non-officer members to be a part of this. There is no need for a special skill of giving Bible study. All is needed is a humble, willing heart and a passion for others. Please give your name to Tyrone Paul or the pastor.

LADIES MEETING: There will be a very important meeting for ALL GT Ladies immediately following the divine service today, May 2, 2015.

WOMEN MINISTRIES – PINK IMPACT: The Women's Ministries and Health Ministries Departments of the South Bahamas Conference present a Women's Health Forum - The Pink Impact! This spiritual enrichment and health education forum will focus on health issues including cancer with special emphases on breast cancer. Please join us at Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church THIS AFTERNOON, May 2, 2015 for Divine Service at 11 am and then later at 5 p.m. The Pink Impact will change the way you look at your health. Ladies let’s wear something… anything, PINK!!

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS –APRIL:

Happy birthday/anniversary to all who celebrated this past week.

Happy Birthday to Althea Charlton, Mykel Mackey,

Andrea Brown, Veronica Minnis & Adrian Outten

May God continue to bless you all as you celebrate another milestone.

If you would like your name or the name of a family member added to

this page, please contact the church secretary.

PRAYER REQUESTS: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if you had any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, please continue to pray for and visit our sick and shut in members.

SICK AND AT-HOME MEMBERS:

Hester Kerr, Nyoka Collie, Dorothy Clare, Dorothy Holbert, Victoria Lawrence, Lelox Smith, D’Soragi Pitter-Hanna, grandson of Gloria Pitter; Mary Butler, Cameron Street; Stanley Fernander & Gertrude Fernander, Dorothy Clare, Louise Beatrice Johnson Pat’s Nursing Home, Soldier Road, Leila King, Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe;

Cedric Fieldd

IN HOSPITAL: Delbert Neilly - Admission Ward - PMH

DAILY FAMILY PRAYERS:

Monday 27th - Ivy Humes & Family

Tuesday 28th - Jackson & Jesulia Jacques & Family

Wednesday 29th - Lenwood & Sharon Johnson & Family

Thursday 30th -Cyril & Eloise Johnson & Family

Friday May 1st   - Joseph & Ethel Evans & Family