Ordination of Rev. Evans Lazarre

Rev. Evans Lazarre who is orginally from Haiti but is stationed in the Nassau Circuit was ordained on Thursday 17 November at the Wesley Methodist Church, Nassau Circuit. He was joined by his brother and sister in law, sister and neices for this occasion. Rev. Dr. George Mulrain, Connexional President presided over the ordination. Rev. Edward Sykes, BTCIC Conference Secretary and Rev. Derek C. O. Browne, BTCIC Presidetn/Bishop officiated. We wish Rev. Lazarre all the very best as he takes the next step in the ministry of Word and Sacrament.

Our New District Conference President

On August 29, our District inducted a new District President/Bishop and a new Vice President. Rev. Derek C. O. Browne is the new District President/Bishop, Sis.Judy Munroe, the new Vice President,Rev. Edward J. Sykes is the new Secretary, Rev. Cecil Newbold the new Assistant Secretary and Bro. Arthur Chase the new Treasurer.
We wish them all the very best as they take up this mantle of leading our Conference.
May God bless them and their families.

Youth On Their Way

The youth who returned from Youth Encuentro 2010 have taken their places in their various congregations and circuits. In the Nassau and South Turks and Caicos Circuits, they have already shared their reports. Now, it is time for them to continue "On Fire For Jesus". Youth, what are you planning to do in your circuits for this church year? Write and tell us at btcicyouths@yahoo.co.uk.

Return of Our Youth

Our Youth returned home on Monday, August 7, after attending the fourth MCCA Youth Encuentro held in Trinidad. Thirteen of our youth(2(Nassau), 4 (Andros), 2(South Turks and Caicos) and 5 (Grand Bahama) and three chaperones from this District attended. The youth participated in activities ranging from Bible Study to Open Air services, Group Discussions to Cultural Evenings. According to Ms. Johnique Pickstock, a participant from the Andros Circuit, "This experience is not one that a person can just share, he/she has to experience it for himself/herself." Our youth now look forward in sharing what they have learnt with their various Circuits and Congregations.
Welcome back home youth and look forward in hearing more about your experience and await your participation and zeal to help move the church forward.

Youth to attend Youth Encuentro

The Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands District youth are gearing up to atttend Youth Encuentro 2010. Approximately 18 youth will be atttending this year, although the District was allocated 50 persons. Youth from four of the circuits, Andros, Grand Bahama, Nassau and South Turks and Caicos Islands will be the proud representatives to this Connexional event. Upon their return, they are expected to share what they learn and to remain active in the youth work of their congregations and circuits. We wish them all the best as they go to Trinidad.

Days to Encuentro

By now, many of our young people should be registered to attend Youth Encuentro 2010. Tickets should have been already bought as the travel cost is soaring high at this time. Continue making preparations to attend and represent the District well.

Youth Encuentro Final Registration

The Youth Encuentro Committee has advised that the final payments for Youth Encuentro 2010 is Wednesday 21st April, 2010. All Circuits are asked to send the final payments to the Committee in Trinidad by that time. Please send all registration forms and monies to:

MCCA Youth Encuentro
c/o Methodist Church Office
3 Victoria Avenue
Port of Spain,
Trinidad
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

A signed photo of each participant should accompany the registration forms.

Connexion Essay Competition

An essay competition has begun for persons between the ages of 9-35 years. Young persons in our District are asked to take full advantage of this opportunity. The competion rules and outline can be found on the MCCA website, http//:mccalive.org.

We look forward in hearing that some persons have entered and won.

Andros Youth Week

The youth of the Andros Circuit will be celebrating their Youth Week from March 7-13, 2010 under the theme, "Mission 250: A Generations of Youth, Wiser and Stronger." The week begins with participation in worship services. The rest of week is as follows: Tuesday, March 9- Panel Discussion at Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Thursday, March 11- Elocution Competition at Wesley Methodist, Mastic Point
Saturday, March 13- Bake Sale at North Andros High School
Sunday, March 14- March of Witness and Rally at Wesley Methodist Church,
Mastic Point. The speaker will be Ms. Kelli Jolly from
the Nassau Circuit and candidate for the itinerant
ministry.

Come and join the youth of the Andros Circuit this week. See you there.

Conference Ends

The 198th Session of the Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands Conference is now history. It is time now for persons to continue the work of God in their various circuits, and to execute the decisions made from Conference. One of the highlights was the election of Conference Officers. The new officers elect are Rev. Derek C. O. Browne-resident/Bishop, Mrs. Judy Munroe-Vice President, Rev. Edward Sykes-Secretary, Rev. Cecil Newbold-Assistant Secretary, Mr. Arthur Chase-Treasurer. We pray God's blessings on them as they take on these important tasks.

We thank the past officers, Rev. Dr. Raymond R. Neilly-President/Bishop, Mr. Arthur Chase-Vice President, Rev. Derek C. O. Browne-Secretary, Rev. Emily Demeritte-Assistant Secretary and Mr. Kendrick Christie Treasurer. Many blessings to them.

Let us support the new officers and be part of any activity that we will host in our circuits in the coming year.

BTCI Conference New President

As the Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands Conference is being held in Nassau, Bahamas, the delegates continue to execute the business of the church with zeal and vision. The election of the President was held on Tuesday, January 19. The Rev. Derek C. O. Browne has been elected as the new President for this Conference for the next three years. Rev. Browne comes from the island of Antigua but has been serving this Conference since 1995. Congratulations Rev. Browne and may God richly bless you.

BTCI Conference 2010

The Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands Conference will meet in its Annual Session of Conference from January 14-24, 2010 at the Wesley Methodist Church, Malcolm Road int he Nassau Circuit. The theme is 'Ready for Miracles-Energizing the Conference NOWW.' Representatives from the six circuits, Nassau, Grand Bahama, South Eleuthera, Andros, South Turks and Caicos Islands, and North Turks and Caicos Islands will in attendance. During the meeting there will be the election of officers for the next three years.

Blessings to all.