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GRACE POSSIBLE And t he gl or y whi ch t hou gav est me I ha v e gi v en t hem; t ha t t hey ma y be one, ev en a s we a r e one. J ohn 17: 22

CONTENT PAGE 2. Page of Contents 3. Magazine Committee and Contact Us 4. The Written Word 5. Pastoral Page 6. Pastoral Page – continued – 7. Lessons in Daniel Chapter 1 8. Personal Ministry Article 9. Personal Ministry Article – continued10. Personal Ministry Article – continued11. Making Wise Decisions Whilst Trusting God 12. From the Desk of The Family Life Leaders 13. From the Desk of The Family Life Leaders - continued 14. Time to Prayer 15. Prayer Ministry 16. The Word of God 17. Health Ministry Article 18. Health Ministry Article - continued19. Let’s Celebrate June Birthdays 20. Let’s Celebrate July Birthdays 21. Let’s Celebrate August Birthdays 22. Poem - Love Pair 23. June Wedding Anniversaries 24. July Wedding Anniversaries 25. July Wedding Anniversaries- continued26. The Pathfinder Strong 27. Pathfinders Article 28. Pathfinders Article -Continued29. Pathfinders Article -Continued 30. Pathfinders Article -Continued 31. Pathfinders Article -Continued 32. Pathfinders Article -Continued 33. Pathfinders Article -Continued 34. Pathfinders Article -Continued 35. Pathfinders Article -Continued 36. Pathfinders Article -Continued 37. Bronze Award Presentation -CARU Poetry Competition 38. Poem By Bro Tony Cutting

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39. GNCC Department Leaders

Editor in Chief Dr. Carol Philips Senior Editor Sis. Salene Bushell Associate Editors Dr. David Byer Dr. Corinthia Dupuis Sis. Sarah Grosvenor Sis. Tonya King Sis. Marcia Webster Bro. Mark Yearwood Layout & Design Sis. Tonika Bynoe Sis. Makila Craigg Photographer Bro. Christopher Toussaint

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR PR. DAVID D WALKES We all in our love for someone want to

So we are called to Christ’s likeness, in

do things with them and for them. This is

character and behavior. This is the theme

basic human nature as created beings. As

repeated in the word of God from Noah

we experience an awareness of God’s

in the ark to John on the Isle of Patmos.

love for us, we want to experience God in

Paul expressed it simply as the ‘mind of

our lives and know what it is to do things

Christ’, Philippians 2:5-7 KJV

with Him and for Him. This is the whole basis of our experience as members of

[5] Let this mind be in you, which was

the body of Christ - The Church.

also in Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery

As Paul exhorts in Galatians 5:13 KJV

to be equal with God: [7] But made

[13] For, brethren, ye have been called

himself of no reputation, and took upon

unto liberty; only use not liberty for an

him the form of a servant, and was

occasion to the flesh, but by love serve

made in the likeness of men:

one another. Our

partnership

begins

our

We are called to be saved and also to

appreciation for what God has done and

serve in the name of Jesus. This is where

is doing in our lives. Salvation is more

we find and experience our deepest

than just deliverance from past sins and

partnership with God. Self-sacrificial and

their

our

selfless service to our fellow humans. In

being born into a life of blessings -

the power of the indwelling Christ, we

blessings that fulfill our highest hopes

face the tempest of a world of sin and

and

selfishness, but we can overcome by the

consequences.

desires

created

with

Salvation

in

us

is

by

God.

Salvation is also about accepting the

Grace of God.

boundaries that God has set to protect

Paul proposes the way forward for the

and to guide us in the exercising of our

child of God in Romans 12:18-21 KJV

free will, in every choice. Salvation is an experience we live each day to the glory

[18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in

of God.

you, live peaceably with all men. [19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves,

In this experience, we are told, “In the

but rather give place unto wrath: for it is

matchless gift of His Son, God has

written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay,

encircled

an

saith the Lord. [20] Therefore if thine

atmosphere of grace as real as the air

enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst,

which circulates the globe. All who

give him drink: for in so doing thou

choose

life-giving

shalt heap coals of fire on his head. [21]

atmosphere will live and grow up to the

Be not overcome of evil but overcome

stature of men and women in Christ

evil with good.

the

to

Jesus. . SC 68.1

whole

breathe

world

this

with

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR PR. DAVID D WALKES We are called to shine in the darkened world that humanity faces, so they will see the light of the salvation of God in Jesus Christ. What we are and what we do must be the reflection of Christ in our living every day, one day at a time. It is not easy, but it is ‘grace possible’ through the power of the indwelling Christ. This is the Manifesto of our lives hidden in Christ

Jesus.

This

is

to

be

the

manifestation of His transformation in our lives. The call to each of us today is simple, where do you need His grace applied? It is more than available through His sacrifice for our sin. Where is He calling you to shine, to live, to serve? As you are changed your world needs to know the God you know. Jesus prayed for this partnership to be a reality for every child of God, when he prays in John 17:22-23 KJV [22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: [23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Let us embrace the partnership with God today and each day to fill the earth with His love

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Lessons in Daniel Chapter 1 ELDER ETHELBERT WILLIAMS

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LESSON IN DANIEL CHAPTER 1 ELDER ETHELBERT WILLIAMS PERSONAL MINISTRY LEADER The book of Daniel contains many lessons

that Daniel and his friends were not Godly

we should use to help us in our Christian

men, but they were removed by force from

experience. Daniel is the author of the

their homeland to Babylon with the other

book, and the main character in its pages. It

residents.

provides

This event was predicted and recorded in

important

information

about

what happens to the children of God and

Second

how He responds to our sincere prayers.

verses five and six.

Today, I start with lessons in chapter one.

2 Chronicles 36:5

Chronicles

chapter

thirty-

six

(5) Jehoiakim was twenty and five years In verses 1 and 2, Daniel mentions three

old when he began to reign, and he

historical facts.

reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he

1 Jehoiakim was the king of Judah.

did that which was evil in the sight of the

2 Nebuchadnezzar was the king of Babylon

LORD his God.

3 Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem

2 Chronicles 36:6 (6) Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar

The first question is: Why would God

king of Babylon and bound him in fetters,

permit

to carry him to Babylon.

Nebuchadnezzar

to

siege

Jerusalem? The young king had no regard for God, the Jehoiakim

became

king

of

Judah

at

word of God, or the things of God. The

Jerusalem at the age of twenty-five. In

prophecies

God’s sight, his eleven years were marked

written on a roll by Baruch (Jeremiah’s

by wickedness and because of this, God

scribe) Jehoiakim burned them. (Jeremiah,

gave

0f

chapter 36).

to

Man can do what he likes but not as long as

him

into

the

hand

God

gave

Jeremiah

were

Nebuchadnezzar. The

wise

man

Solomon

helps

us

understand the effect of sin on a nation.

he likes. God is omniscient and knows the

Proverbs 14:34

desire of our hearts before we commit our

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is

evil acts. He intervened when He has had

a reproach to any people.

enough. He said, “My spirit shall not always

It is sometimes hard to accept that we are

strive with man”. He is a God of love and a

faithful to God and receive the same

God of Justice.

punishment as those who disregard God’s goodness and His love.

Verses 3 and 4 tell us that Nebuchadnezzar selected the best of the youth captured to

that Daniel and his friends were not Godly

be part of the Babylon

men, but they were removed by force from

court.

their homeland to Babylon with the other residents.

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LESSON IN DANIEL CHAPTER 1 ELDER ETHELBERT WILLIAMS PERSONAL MINISTRY LEADER Nebuchadnezzar had a plan for these

Belteshazzar

–

Keeper

of

hidden

young men but God had a better plan.

treasure

Daniel, like Job, did not know the plan but

Shadrach

he waited on the Lord.

Meshach - Worship of Venus

This event was also recorded in 2 Kings

Abednego - The servant of shining fire

- Sun god

20:17-18

The Babylonian government aimed to

(17) Behold, the days come, that all that is

indoctrinate them into their culture. The

in thine house and that which thy fathers

plan did not change Daniel and his three

have laid up in store unto this day, shall be

friends.

carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left,

When you believe in God with all your

saith the LORD.

heart and soul and mind, it takes more

(18) And of thy sons that shall issue from

than food and name changes to overpower

thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they

you. A character built on the word of God

take away and they shall be eunuchs in

remains constant amid persecution. They

the palace of the king of Babylon.

changed their town but not their tongue. Trust Christ!

This siege by the Babylonians was a

Daniel and the three Hebrew boys had

horrific experience for families in Judah.

opportunities to join the other boys and do

In life, we don’t fully understand why some

their own thing, but they chose to be

events happen, but we should never doubt

faithful witnesses for God. This is an

that God is in control at every stage.

example all Christians should emulate. Remain loyal to God in different cultures

In verses five to seven, the boys were given

and in all circumstances.

food prepared by the king’s servants and their names were changed.

Verses eight to fifteen establish the fact

Daniel and his three friends were among

previously mentioned.

the boys chosen to work in the King’s

From the beginning, Daniel and his friends

court.

were determined not to compromise. The Babylonians didn’t follow the counsel

Their original names were – Daniel – God is the judge

recorded in the book of Leviticus11 and 17:10.

Hananiah -Grace of the Lord Mishael - He that is the strong God.

They didn’t drain the blood from their

Azariah - Lord, is our help

slaughtered animals. They also offered some food to their idols. Daniel purpose in

Compare these names with their new

his heart that he would not defile himself

names.

with the King’s meat; nor the wine he drank.

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LESSON IN DANIEL CHAPTER 1 ELDER ETHELBERT WILLIAMS PERSONAL MINISTRY LEADER A culture change should never change

they were fairer and fatter than the other

how we eat or what we drink. Often

children who ate the king’s meat.

while I am vacationing in the United States, I find it challenging to find a

Verses seventeen to twenty-one give us

restaurant that sells vegan dishes. Friends

an understanding of the blessings Daniel

often say, eat something it wouldn’t kill

and his friends receive because of their

you. It might not kill you physically, but

obedience and love for God. Here we see

emotionally

and

the great attainments of Daniel and his

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friends in education and learning. It is

compromise is never an option if you are

essential to observe again that God gave

doing what is right. I believe in Daniel’s

them

case, the Chief of Eunuchs agreed with

Ecclesiastes 2:26 For God giveth to a

the sentiments expressed by my friends.

man that is good in his sight wisdom,

Daniel listened to the voice of God and

knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner He

made the right decision.

giveth travail, to gather and to heap up,

disappointed

you

feel

with

hurt yourself.

knowledge,

skill,

and

wisdom.

that he may give to him that is good God’s plan for Daniel was immediately

before God. This also is vanity and

activated. it was not because of an

vexation of spirit.

eloquent speech by Daniel or any unique charm that he found favor and tender

Daniel was given the additional gift of

love with the Eunuchs. In verse 9, it

understanding visions and dreams. As we

states, Now God! Our schedule is not an

read the next chapter, we will understand

exact copy of God’s, but he always

the importance of this gift and its

intervenes at the right time. He did the

implication for Daniel. Our God is always

same thing for Joseph. Genesis, 39;21.

planning ahead of us.

We should keep believing that He would give us favor in the presence of our

After a three year training program at the

enemies. He did it for Daniel, He did it

university of Babylon, the king examined

for Joseph and He can do it for us. Wait I

them and they were ten times more

say on the Lord. Proverbs 16:7 When a

knowledgeable than anyone else.

man's ways please the LORD, he maketh

The primary lesson is that, we should

even his enemies to be at peace with him.

remain loyal to God even in difficult times.

The Eunuch granted them their wish and they ate a meatless diet for ten days. At the end of the period,

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Making wise decisions whilst trusting God SIS SALENE & ELD. DAVID BUSHELL

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MAKING WISE DECISIONS WHILST TRUSTING GOD SIS SALENE & ELD DAVID BUSHELL FAMILY LIFE LEADERS We need to make wise decisions, no matter what age we are or what stage of life we are in. Daily we are confronted with a series of decisions, such as, what career path we should take or who should we date, where we should live, how we invest our money or how do you guide and advise our children and grandchildren. Life is a series of decisions. Many of us have already made important decisions and some because of our different ages, still have important decisions to make. The direction of our life and the destiny of our lives are determined by the decisions made. Some decisions have far-reaching consequences and other decisions are not as far-reaching. Many of the decisions made determine our destiny, our character, and our eternity. Here are a few pointers on how to trust God in all situations, no matter what? ·We can give God our doubt. We all face circumstances that are completely out of control. These can be termed as life lessons to learn and to grow depending on God, no matter the situation. Can you relate to this phase? I’m trusting God in all situations, even when I can’t fully understand God’s plan and will for my life. Or do you try to convince yourselves that you can handle everything in your strength instead of trusting God in your situation? Take your situation to God in prayer, and trust that God will help you throughout the situation. Let go and let God exchange your worry and fear with His PEACE. When you give your situation to God, do not pick it back up, thinking that you can do a better job than our Heavenly Father. Don’t ever rely on your own strength.

When you find yourself having to make decisions, it is important to read a scripture. It brings about a PEACE. God is always available to speak to us through His word. We can immerse ourselves in encouraging and comforting scriptures or read specific verses on seeking guidance on a situation. No matter the option God is always available to speak to us through His word.

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MAKING WISE DECISIONS WHILST TRUSTING GOD SIS SALENE & ELD DAVID BUSHELL FAMILY LIFE LEADERS

One can seek counsel when making decisions, but they should ensure that they get the counsel from the right people, such as persons who live a life honouring God and who exhibit the fruit of the spirit, persons who will provide an unbiased perspective. Choose someone who doesn’t have an agenda, but cares about you making the best decision. Ultimately one must weigh their choices, and not follow what others do or tell them to do.

GOD ALWAYS TRUST

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A PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN SIS SHIRLEY CARRINGTON PRAYER MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Children of our heavenly Father safely in thy bosom gather; From all evil things He spares them, in His mighty arms He bears them. Father, you said that you will contend with them that contend with us ,and you will save our children, We thank thee that your Word prevails over our children, that they be taught of the Lord and be the fruit of godly instruction. We ask that you grant them peace and an undisturbed composure, that they will be obedient and not conformed to the things of this world, or the flesh. Help them to be Holy in all their conduct, desiring the pure milk of the Word, that they may grow in grace and in the knowledge and fear of the Lord. Help them to be content with what they have and not to be covetous. Remind them through your Spirit to always do what is right and to share. Instruct them how to walk and please you, increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man as Jesus did, when He walked this earth. Clothe them with humility so that they may be respectful to their seniors and one another. As they grow in You, may they learn to cast their cares on You and be doers of your Word. Prompt them to hide your Words in their hearts, so they can be safeguarded from the wiles of the archdeceiver. Remove from them the spirit of fear and equip them with your love and a sound mind. Save them and call them to do your bidding, not according to works but according to Your own purpose. Deliver them from every evil work and preserve them, that they will not follow strangers or strange doctrines. Father choose for them to be connected with those who call on you with a pure heart. Let not cursing come out of their mouths or be heard in their hearts. Please Lord keep them safe so the wicked one cannot touch them. Give your Angels special charge to defend and preserve them, providing safety for them by day and night. May the love of Christ constrain them and be perfected in their hearts. Put enmity between them and the things of this world that will lead them away from you. I pray Lord that they do not imitate what is evil but that which is pleasing to God. Cleanse

their

hands

and

purify

their

hearts,

help

them

to

follow

righteousness, faith, love and peace, that they may have a good conscience and desire to live honourably, with favor and high esteem with God and man. All this we ask for our children with thanksgiving, In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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HEALTH DR. CORINTHIA DUPUIS ASSISTANT HEALTH MINISTRY LEADER

The following excerpt on Health is taken

there are few who put them into practice.

from the Devotional Entitled; To Be Like

Inclination or impulse is followed as

Jesus. It is a compilation of writings from

blindly as if life were

Ellen G. White who lived in the 19th

controlled by mere chance rather than

century. The heading is,

by definite and unvarying laws.

‘Good Health

Needed to Achieve Success.’It begins with a verse from Ezekiel 34.

The youth, in their freshness and vigour

"I will seek what was lost and bring back

of life, little realize the value of their

what was driven away, bind up the

abounding

broken and strengthen what was sick;

precious than gold, more essential to

but I will destroy the fat and the strong,

advancement than learning or rank or

and feed them in judgment." Ezekiel

riches—how lightly it is held! how rashly

34:16, NKJV.

squandered!

Since

the

mind

treasure

many

men

more

and

find

women, sacrificing health in the struggle

body,

both

for riches or power, have almost reached

mental and spiritual vigour in great

the object of their desire, only to fall

degree

helpless,

is

through

the

How

A

soul

expressions

and

energy.

the

dependent

upon

physical

while

others,

possessing

strength and activity, whatever promotes

superior physical endurance, grasped the

physical

longed-for

health

promotes

the

prize!

Through

morbid

development of a strong mind and a

conditions, the result of neglecting the

well-balanced character.

laws of health, how many have been led into evil practices, to the sacrifice of

Without health no one can as distinctly

every hope for this world and the next!

understand or as completely fulfill his or her

obligations

to

oneself,

to

other

In the study of physiology, pupils should

persons, or to the Creator. Therefore,

be led to see the value of physical energy

health should be as faithfully guarded as

and how it can be so preserved and

the character. A knowledge of physiology

developed to contribute in the highest

and hygiene should be the basis of all

degree to success in life's great struggle.

educational efforts.

Children should be early taught, in simple, easy lessons, the rudiments of

Though the facts of physiology, now so

physiology and hygiene.... They should

generally

understood,

alarming

indifference

there

is

an

understand the importance of guarding

regarding

the

against disease by preserving the vigour

principles of health. Even of those who

of every organ and should also be taught

have a knowledge of these principles,

how to deal with common diseases and

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HEALTH DR. CORINTHIA DUPUIS ASSISTANT HEALTH MINISTRY LEADER

accidents. Every school should give instructions in both physiology and hygiene. As far as possible, they should be provided with facilities for illustrating the structure, use, and care of the body. I find the above instructions fascinating. In my field of work, I have met so many persons who don’t have the slightest idea of the basic functioning of the human body and that is distressing. The

Healing

Moments

online

programme

continues

to

provide

information on the functioning of the body and mind. Tune in during the New Year of 2023, to the Good News Community SDA Church's YouTube channel and continue to learn about this amazing body!

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Happy Birthday

JUNE Ps Alvin Lucas-2nd Sis Salene Bushell -2nd Sis Tiffany Edghill-6th Sis Rosemary Best -7th Bro Asquith Callender -9th Sis Mechelle Webb-Burke -10th Sis Dr Carol Phillips-11th Sis Natasha Boyce-13th Sis Sonja Rogers-15th Sis Pamela Weekes-19th Sis Ana-Lyn Pennont-19th Sis Saidia Cox -2nd Sis Kema Simon -3rd Sis Thelma Pollard -24th Sis Jennifer Clarke-26th

Sis Salene Bushell June 2nd

Sis Comesha Maynard-Inniss -28th

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Happy Birthday

JULY Elder Arrindell Bailey-1st Elder Ethelbert Williams-1st Horatio Stoute-4th Sis Jacqueline Craigg-7th Sis Yvonne Minnott-7th Sis Cheryl Callender-8th Sis Lisa Cupid-11th Sis Jaina Best-11th Bro Sterling Maughan-14th Sis Janleen Boucher-16th Sis Shernelle Earle-16th Sis Katrina Shepherd-16th Elder David Bushell-18th Sis Nymsa Legall-18th Sis Keshara Barker-18th

Elder David Bushell July 18th 20

Sis Katherine Blenman-22nd Sis Karen Lewis-24th Sis Allison Caddle-27th Sis Cherie Sobers-31st

Happy Birthday

AUGUST Bro Emiliano Cuselli-2nd Sis Joyce Walkes-2nd Pastor Dyal Haynes-3rd Sis Andrea Harris-5th Bro David Mason-5th Sis Amanda Drakes-7th Sis Summa Rogers-8th

Sis Patricia Byer-10th Bro Jeremiah John-10th Bro Colin Earle-10th Elder Trevor Blenman-11th Sis Debbie-Ann Nicholls-14th Sis Rachel Bartlett-21st Sis Kathy-ann Gibbs-26th Bro Christopher Maynard-28th Sis Cherylann Brewster-29th Sis Leslie Julian-31st

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Loving Pair

It takes two special people, To make a loving pair. There's a joy just being around you, A feeling we love to share.

We send anniversary wishes to you, For years of joy and pleasure. May each year keep getting better, With memories to treasure.

By Joanna and Karl Fuchs

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Bro Winston & Sis Juliette Moore

Bro Tyrone & Sis Tamara Cutting

Bro Rohan & Sis Leslie Julian

June 22nd

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40th

Wedding Anniversary

Sis Salene & Elder David Bushell 24

July 8th, 1982

Eld Trevor & Katherine Blenman

July-15th

Bro Cosmo & Sis Karen Lewis July 25th

Wedding

Anniversary

Ps. David & Sis Joyce Walkes July 26th

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PATHFINDERS SIS. MARCELLE BEST PATHFINDER DIRECTOR

Who says young people can’t lead!! For sure they like to have fun, but they also have great ideas and can do awesome things when given the opportunity. We decided to Pass It On during the months of June and July, allowing our Junior Counsellors and Guide Class to run the Pathfinder Club. Well! They were out of the starting blocks like a bullet train. We decided to Pass It On during the months of June and July, allowing our Junior Counsellors and Guide Class to run the Pathfinder Club. Well! They were out of the starting blocks like a bullet train. First up, June 5, 2022, was a Fun Day. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and if these pictures don’t say “FUN” to you, believe me, I can’t describe the fun which was had by one and all.

Elder Blenman first taught the theory

for

Track

and

Field

honor. He then moved on to the

field

for

the

practical

session which included proper hand motion, starting positions and several races. Other activities included tugof-war, cricket, novelty races and an obstacle course.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

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Filling the bottles using a wet sponge

Auntie Marcelle on the Obstacle Course watched by Bro. Tyrone Cutting.

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Amaziah was the winner of this sack race.

J u n e w a s a l s o t h e m o n t h i n w h i c h w e h o n o r e d o u r f a th e rs. T h e P a t h f i n d e r s m a d e c a r d s , th e s e a l o n g w i t h a s m a l l g i f t, w e re p re se n te d to their dads.

Saraiah Knight and her dad Shawn.

Elder Ondre Bartlett and his children

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T h e h i g h i n J u n e e s c a l a t e d w h e n i t w a s a n n o u n c e d t h a t ca m p w a s o n . C a m p p r o v e d t o b e t h e h i g h l i g h t o f t h e y e a r f o r t h e G N C C o n q u e ro rs P a t h f i n d e r C l u b ! C a m p 2 0 2 2 w a s h e l d a t t h e L o d g e S ch o o l f ro m J u ly 2 8 t o A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 2 2 . H e r e a r e a f e w p h o t o s o f o u r a cti vi ti e s

One of Friday’s activities was the tye dye honour

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Elder Blenman came in on Sabbath for our worship session which was preceded by some excellent acting as each unit portrayed a bible story for the Alive Bible honour.

We c el ebr at ed Ami t ai ’ s 1 0t h bi r t hday on Sat ur day ni ght wi t h a s oc i al s pons or ed by t he Ranger Cl as s .

A small “gift” from the Club.

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S u n d a y s t a r t e d w i t h a n e x e r c i s e s e s s i o n w h i c h w a s f o llo w e d b y th e B a s k e t b a l l H o n o r b o t h c o n d u c t e d b y C o a c h a n d f o rm e r n a ti o n a l basketball player Oliver Nicholas.

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Sunday evening was all about food, fancy clothes and m o r e f u n , a s t h e P a t h f i n d e r s e n j o y e d a b a n q u e t to celebrate the end of camp. Clockwise below are the Junior C o u n s e l l o r s , V o y a g e r s , R a n g e r a n d E x p l o r e r c l a s s e s.

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T h e f o r m a l s e s s i o n w a s f o l l o w e d b y w a t e r w a r a n d w h e n th e li g h ts went out….this happened

“The servants of God are we” which means - As Pathfinders, we seek to do God’s will.

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B r o T o n y C u t t i n g b e i n g p r e s e n t e d w i t h h i s b r o n z e a w a rd f r o m t h e C a r i b b e a n U n i o n C o n f e r e n c e P o e t r y c o m p e ti ti o n f i n a l s h e l d J u n e 2 0 2 2 . A w a r d p r e s e n t e d b y P a s t o r R o o se ve lt Haynes Publishing Ministry Director East Caribbean Conference of Seventh day Adventist

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“I thought I was so ready but I’m not”

I thought I was so ready, but I’m not, I thought this would’ve been so easy, but it’s not. As the time pass, the days go fast, and the memories keep rushing through my mind of the plans made, thought it would have been a sweet escape. And being single doesn’t help much either, Lord help me make it through the night. Did I prepare for this? Yes!! No,,,,,,wait I’ve studied the Word and this is what it says, “weeping may endure for a night but Joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30 and vs 5. But who would have known that if not married by age 33, I would have had to cook my own pot of stew……As de Bajans does say, “pot bun mek han” but I can do all things

through

Christ

who

gives

me

strength,

Philippians 4-13…. I thought I was so ready but I’m not. On another note, this ain’t no joke, perilous times are here filling this world with fear, the ones you love so dare you better draw them near… Pray, plan, prepare as Michael gets ready to stand, a long way from Gethsemane we’ve come and still I need the Lord to help me make it through the night, make it through the night, you’ll must think I’m afraid of the dark, but no I’m just attracted to the light, way pass the infatuated stage. I found a love like no other, Oh Yes, HE Touched ME and I’m hoping these words will touch you too, cause you must let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and glorify your father which is in Heaven, Matthew 5:16, I thought I was so ready but I’m not.   by Bro. Tony Cutting

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DEPARTMENTAL LEADERS PASTOR: PASTOR DAVID D WALKES FIRST ELDER: ELDER DAVID BUSHELL ADVENTIST YOUTH MINISTRIES: SIS ROLIEN THOMAS ADVENTURER DIRECTOR: ELDER ONDREˊ BARTLETT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: SIS KATHERINE BLENMAN CHURCH CLERK: SIS TONYA KING COMMUNICATIONS: ELDER DR CAROL PHILLIPS COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER: SIS CARMEL BARROW-POLLARD EDUCATION: DR DESRINE BOGLE FAMILY MINISTRY: SIS SALENE BUSHELL & ELDER DAVID BUSHELL HEAD DEACON: ELDER GLENDON PRESCOD HEAD DEACONESS: SIS PATRICIA BYER HEALTH MINISTRIES: SIS RACHEL BARTLETT MEN’S MINISTRIES: BRO ERROL WALL MUSIC COORDINATOR: ELDER ONDRE BARTLETT PATHFINDERS’ DIRECTOR: SIS MARCELLE BEST PRAYER MINISTRIES LEADER: ELDER SHIRLEY CARRINGTON PERSONAL MINISTRIES LEADER: ELDER ETHELBERT WILLIAMS PERSONAL MINISTRIES SECRETARY: ELDER JAMAAL THOMAS SABBATH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDANT: SIS LISA CUPID STEWARDSHIP: ELDER KEN REEVES WOMEN’S MINISTRIES LEADER: SIS ROCHELLE HAYNES

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