Saturday, February 21, 2009
Andros Circuit Youth Week
The Andros Circuit will celebrate its Youth Week from March 8-14, 2009. The theme for the week is "Our Help Comes From the Lord." The week will begin with Exchange of Services by the Youth on Lord's Day, March 8. On Thursday, March 12, there will be the second Elocution Competition for ages 7-14 at the Wesley Methodist Church, Mastic Point. Then on Friday, March 13, the Youth between ages 12 to 25 will participate in a Lock-In beginning at 7 p.m. and ending at 7 a.m. on Saturday. March 14. This will be held at the Wesley Mount Zion Methodist Church. The organisers said that these activities will bring the youth together, not just only from our Methodist Church, but also from other denominations in the community. This promises to be a quite successful week.
Friday, February 20, 2009
St. Paul's Methodist College Calendar
February 18-23 Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament-Nassau
February 19 Teachers Professional Day
February 19-23 Mid-Term Break
February 25 Ash Wednesday Service- 9 a.m. Parents are invited
February 28 Music Exam
March 7 School Entrance Exam - for Gr 2-10 -9 a.m
March 16-20 National Arts Festival
March 19-20 Cym Crusade
MArch 24-28 Mock Exams
April 3 School Closes- Progress Reports
April 29 Open House
February 19 Teachers Professional Day
February 19-23 Mid-Term Break
February 25 Ash Wednesday Service- 9 a.m. Parents are invited
February 28 Music Exam
March 7 School Entrance Exam - for Gr 2-10 -9 a.m
March 16-20 National Arts Festival
March 19-20 Cym Crusade
MArch 24-28 Mock Exams
April 3 School Closes- Progress Reports
April 29 Open House
Our Young People Excelling
Jryquel Pinder 6J from the St. Paul's Methodist College is being nominated for Primary School Student of the Year and is being recognised as the most well-rounded primary school student in the school.
Micah Russell, a child from the Mount Zion Methodist Church, Andros is also being nominated for Primary School Student of the Year from the Nicoll's Town Primary School.
In Track and Field, Blake Bartlette and Vernon Grant of the St. Paul's Methodist College participated in the Nassau Track and Field Invitational on February 13 and 14. Both athletes made the finals in their respective events, but Blake was able to win medals in the 100m-silver and 200m-bronze. Congratulations.
Micah Russell, a child from the Mount Zion Methodist Church, Andros is also being nominated for Primary School Student of the Year from the Nicoll's Town Primary School.
In Track and Field, Blake Bartlette and Vernon Grant of the St. Paul's Methodist College participated in the Nassau Track and Field Invitational on February 13 and 14. Both athletes made the finals in their respective events, but Blake was able to win medals in the 100m-silver and 200m-bronze. Congratulations.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Another Victory for St. PMC
Abel Abraham, an eighth (8th) grader at our St. Paul's Methodist College won the Spelling Bee Competition for the Grand Bahama District. In winning this competition, Abel will now represent the entire Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas National Spelling Bee Competition. Spell, Abel, Spell! All the very best and we are praying for your success.
Abel spells well but who knew that he could design? We rejoice with him as he has also won the Lions Peace Poster Competition for the Bahamas/South Florida District. Whow Abel! You are an artist. Congratulations!
Abel spells well but who knew that he could design? We rejoice with him as he has also won the Lions Peace Poster Competition for the Bahamas/South Florida District. Whow Abel! You are an artist. Congratulations!
Youth Gathering 2008 Reflection
The 2008 Youth Gathering was held in Grand Bahama. Rev. Stacia Christmas and other chaperones conducted the gathering. It consisted of youth from Freeport, Nassau, Andros and the Turks and Caicos Island.
The first two days of youth gathering was no fun. Everyone complained because they were not use to sleeping on floors or bathing outside. Nonetheless, what would youth gathering be without some arguments?
However everyone adapted to the new surroundings and began to enjoy himself or herself. We shared in activities such as exercise, bible study, and other sessions whether on health or crime. Everyday held something new for us.
The late nights at youth gathering were extremely fun. I personally thought it was those nights we shared the most amongst ourselves, because no adults were present. We played games, shared stories that brought about a lot of laughter. However, those late night did not do any of us justice, because at 5am sharp, I mean sharp, came Rev. Stacia blowing her whistle up and down until everyone was wide awake. Everyone mumbled and grumbled in the morning because we hardly slept.
The night that truly brought all of the youth together was the night before we were scheduled to leave. That night, we had a closing service where everyone participated, whether in dance, song or telling a simple story. We also had a group come in to do a skit, which showed us that life without God is the wrong way. It also talked about drugs, losing lives and how friends try to keep us from God.
This skit touched the heart of every youth. At the end of the skit, they asked if there were anyone wanting to give their lives to God to come forward, so they can pray for us.
One by one many of the youth went up. Even I did. It was like the Holy Spirit filled my heart and said “Do not be afraid,” that he knew my troubles and that he would never leave me. Tears were rolling down my eyes and the eyes of my fellow youth. Nevertheless, it did not end there. A second question was asked, “Who ever thinks about committing suicide please come forward.” Believe it or not two, young persons went up. I was so surprised to see this. It truly opened my eyes to see that young people could be going through so much to make them even consider suicide. After everyone was prayed for, the service came to an end leaving everyone a new person, a saved person.
The night was still young and we did celebrate. We roasted marsh mellows and hot dogs on a bon fire we made. Rev. Mark Christmas got his share of fun. Cake was smashed in his face. Rev. Stacia was next, but she escaped before we could get to her.
Time went by so fast, leaving us hoping and praying that the next day would stay away, giving us few more minutes to have a good laugh.
Even though youth gathering was only for one week, within that week, a family was created. Long lasting friendships developed making us one. Morning came and it was time for the Turks and Caicos delicates to leave causing us to cry, not wanting them to go. The day was full of sadness as each group departed.
I truly enjoyed youth gathering. It was a time I got to truly express myself, making brothers and sisters in Christ and leaving with God in my heart. When I returned home I was praying and begging my mother to send me back to Freeport, so I could go back to my new friends, not wanting the memories to fade.
Written by Marcia Nesbitt
Nassau Circuit
The first two days of youth gathering was no fun. Everyone complained because they were not use to sleeping on floors or bathing outside. Nonetheless, what would youth gathering be without some arguments?
However everyone adapted to the new surroundings and began to enjoy himself or herself. We shared in activities such as exercise, bible study, and other sessions whether on health or crime. Everyday held something new for us.
The late nights at youth gathering were extremely fun. I personally thought it was those nights we shared the most amongst ourselves, because no adults were present. We played games, shared stories that brought about a lot of laughter. However, those late night did not do any of us justice, because at 5am sharp, I mean sharp, came Rev. Stacia blowing her whistle up and down until everyone was wide awake. Everyone mumbled and grumbled in the morning because we hardly slept.
The night that truly brought all of the youth together was the night before we were scheduled to leave. That night, we had a closing service where everyone participated, whether in dance, song or telling a simple story. We also had a group come in to do a skit, which showed us that life without God is the wrong way. It also talked about drugs, losing lives and how friends try to keep us from God.
This skit touched the heart of every youth. At the end of the skit, they asked if there were anyone wanting to give their lives to God to come forward, so they can pray for us.
One by one many of the youth went up. Even I did. It was like the Holy Spirit filled my heart and said “Do not be afraid,” that he knew my troubles and that he would never leave me. Tears were rolling down my eyes and the eyes of my fellow youth. Nevertheless, it did not end there. A second question was asked, “Who ever thinks about committing suicide please come forward.” Believe it or not two, young persons went up. I was so surprised to see this. It truly opened my eyes to see that young people could be going through so much to make them even consider suicide. After everyone was prayed for, the service came to an end leaving everyone a new person, a saved person.
The night was still young and we did celebrate. We roasted marsh mellows and hot dogs on a bon fire we made. Rev. Mark Christmas got his share of fun. Cake was smashed in his face. Rev. Stacia was next, but she escaped before we could get to her.
Time went by so fast, leaving us hoping and praying that the next day would stay away, giving us few more minutes to have a good laugh.
Even though youth gathering was only for one week, within that week, a family was created. Long lasting friendships developed making us one. Morning came and it was time for the Turks and Caicos delicates to leave causing us to cry, not wanting them to go. The day was full of sadness as each group departed.
I truly enjoyed youth gathering. It was a time I got to truly express myself, making brothers and sisters in Christ and leaving with God in my heart. When I returned home I was praying and begging my mother to send me back to Freeport, so I could go back to my new friends, not wanting the memories to fade.
Written by Marcia Nesbitt
Nassau Circuit
Saturday, February 14, 2009
St. Paul's Methodist College Excels in Track and Field
Day 2 began with much excitement as the girls and boys of our prestigous school were transported to the Carl Oliver Sports Stadium, Andros. The day began with field events, where Darryn Palacious and Kayla Lee participated in the High Jump and Javelin respectively. Darryn placed 2nd in the under 20 males making his personal best of 6 feet 5 inches. Kayla did not play around in the under 15 girls Javelin as she walked away with the gold medal. Later in the day, another athlete, Frederick Benson with a jump of 6.07 meters placed 2nd in the under 20 males Long Jump. After all, the weekend, for our St. Paul's Methodist College was a successful one. Congratulations to all our student athletes and all the very best in your track and field career.
St. Paul's Methodist College Excels in Track and Field
The first day of the North Andros High School Track and Field Invitational got off to a hot start. Not only was the weather sunny and hot, but the atmosphere on the track was even hotter.
The students of the St. Paul's Methodist College made sure that the pressure on for their competitors. On Friday, February 13th, the under 20 males, 4 x100m relay team which comprised of Darryn Palacious, Federick Benson, Harmeo Jones, Alexander Prosper speeded down the track, placing second(2nd). Hermeo Jones exhibited his skill in throwing as he placed first(1st) in the under 20 males discus. In the under 17 males 200m finals, Jaquan Marshall placed 6th. The females also had their debut as Carla Witlia placed second(2nd) in the under 15 females discus and Nestacea Cartwright placed fourth(4th) in the under 15 females 200m. Day 2 continues on Saturday, February 14th.
The students of the St. Paul's Methodist College made sure that the pressure on for their competitors. On Friday, February 13th, the under 20 males, 4 x100m relay team which comprised of Darryn Palacious, Federick Benson, Harmeo Jones, Alexander Prosper speeded down the track, placing second(2nd). Hermeo Jones exhibited his skill in throwing as he placed first(1st) in the under 20 males discus. In the under 17 males 200m finals, Jaquan Marshall placed 6th. The females also had their debut as Carla Witlia placed second(2nd) in the under 15 females discus and Nestacea Cartwright placed fourth(4th) in the under 15 females 200m. Day 2 continues on Saturday, February 14th.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
St. Paul's Methodist College Participates in Invitational
A team of 10 students will participate in the North Andros High School Track and Field Invitational on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2009. The team looks forward to an excellent performance as they did in 2008. The girls and boys are looking forward to visit the island of Andros and to share with the young people through this meet. The entire BTCI Conference wishes them the very best in this Invitational.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Steak Out
The Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, MCCA will be hosting its first Steak Out on the church grounds on Fire Trail Road, Nassau, New Providence. This Steak Out will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be steak and chicken served with side dishes. The young people of that congregation will also entertain you in a 2009 fashion show. The cost is only BAH/USD 10.00. Go on out and support this congregation as they raise funds to erect their church buiding.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Lea and Brandon Laid to Rest
Two of our young Methodist men, Lea Astwood Jr. and Brandon Harris were laid to rest on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 in Grand Turk and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. We pay tribute to these young men who served God the best way they could. We commend them to the Lord. Our prayers continue to be with the families of Lea and Brandon. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
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