History of Cursillo
Changing the heart of human beings is something that only God can achieve. This is the great miracle of His kindness.
‘Christmas on Broadway’ comes to the Bahamas
UNDER the theme “Let Heaven and Nature Sing”, members of the St Matthew’s Anglican Sunrise Choir and Friends will host their 12th annual Christmas production.
Religious events around town
• Advent Prayer Service Under the theme “Longing for Light in the Darkness”, a special service to mark the first Advent Sunday will be held at the St Martin Monastery grounds at 5.30pm. The service will be conducted by the Sisters and Oblates of the St Martin Monastery. Please bring a candle or a searchlight and your rosary.
Feeling guilty about drinking?
Each year the holidays bring with them an increase in both the consumption of alcohol and concern about drinking’s harmful effects.
Meditation: I have done my best
There are some people who really know how to love. They love not only their own families with an immeasurable love, but they love others as well with great patience and forgiveness. They pray daily for them, calling them often to give encouragement, always wanting the best for them.
An attitude of gratitude
One of the most powerful forces in the universe is gratitude. So an attitude of gratitude? For me it means being grateful for everything in my life, including problems and challenges. The dictionary defines gratitude as “the expression of gratefulness and thanks.”
St Andrew’s attracts new worshippers with nightly ‘Kirk@7’ service
IN response to what has been a growing demand for a versatile worship experience, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk, one of the oldest churches in the Bahamas, has added a new nightly service every Sunday.
Sing praises! It’s harvest time again
The air is ripe at this time of year for an act of praise to our great and gracious God for his many blessings showered upon His people, especially within the calendar year. Unfortunately, Bahamians are hopelessly confused with the American thanksgiving and their history of the Pilgrim Fathers. The Bahamas has no thanksgiving festival to be celebrated and mandated by law as do the Americans. It’s wrong to say, “Thanksgiving time”, rather it’s “American Thanksgiving”. We have no Pilgrim Fathers; we are the celebrants of neither ham nor turkey. Let the Americans celebrate their Thanksgiving.
Kids told, ‘God wants you to stand out!’
Youngsters attending the recent leadership event hosted by gospel singer Ricardo Clarke learned that God wants them to celebrate their differences and stand out in a crowd.
The power of 300
Born out of the Purpose Made Me Do To Ministry, the Gideon Project seeks to help all Bahamians who are suffering and to eliminate hunger, homelessness and hopelessness in the country.
Salem Union Baptist church hosts benefit concert for Patricia Bazard
The Salem Union Baptist Church is rallying around Patricia Bazard, a well-known community leader who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Special activities to mark Bishop Ros Davis’ sapphire jubilee
Bishop Ros Davis is celebrating his sapphire jubilee. After 45 years as senior pastor of the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, his church family is honouring him with special activities.
Using your global positioning system
“Whatever you do , you need courage, whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Confirming lives
THE excitement surrounding the recent confirmation service held at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Abaco, will linger in the hearts and minds of the many who attended.
Cursillo secretariat elects its new leader
With a new leader in place, the Bahamas Anglican Cursillo is now ready to face 2018 head on.
