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Get konnected . Inside this issue: Pastor’s Message
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Editorial
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Vegetarian Cooking Class
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Allo Aloe
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Feature Story
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Women’s Ministry Weekend Retreat
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Konnect Kid’s Korner
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Upcoming Events Harvest - Sunday April 28th, 2013 @ 3:30pm Mother’s Day - Sabbath May 11th Cooking Class Graduation - Sunday June 9th @ 4:30pm Father’s Day - Sabbath June 15th
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PASTOR’S MESSAGE | Pastor Haldaine Greaves It’s here! It is a profound
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EDITORIAL | First Elder Kenneth Gittens - Editor Welcome to the very first edition of “Konnect” a Newsletter of the King Street Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Konnect” aims to keep you informed of the work of the local church as it impacts its members and the wider community of which it forms a part. For several years now the King Street Church has been actively involved in missionary outreach in terms of crusades, health fairs, open-air meetings, banquets, overseas and local camps, Community
Guests Days, Men’s Fellowship and Women’s Ministries retreats, to mention a few. All these activities have either gone unnoticed, undocumented or untold. This Newsletter is an attempt to prevent this from ever happening again. More importantly, however, its aim, among other things, is to accelerate the spiritual development of each member, keep everyone current on the Church’s activities, and encourage all our members to participate and become more involved in these
activities. Our people must not be destroyed for a lack of knowledge. While this Newsletter will not be the font of all knowledge, it will include, from time to time, articles which will touch upon spiritual growth, healthy living and social interaction. We trust that you will enjoy reading our first edition and look forward to your meaningful comments on how we might be able to improve and make this a better and more informative Newsletter.
First Elder Kenneth Gittens Editor
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Guess What’s Cooking | Sis. Joyce Marshall - Health Ministries
One of the students displaying their plaited bread.
The King Street SDA Church conducted a Vegetarian Cooking class which commenced on March 18 and ran for eight weeks. The class arose out of the desire of the new converts who wanted to know how to prepare more healthy meals after hearing about the benefits of lifestyle changes and a plantbased diet. The class started with twelve persons – nine females and three males. Within two weeks that number increased
to sixteen. The first week’s menu was Red Bean Roast, Spanish Rice and Tossed Salad. Bread was made in the second week. Each student was required to make his or her own bread. They had the option of making a loaf, a bun or plaited bread. Students enjoyed the cooking classes which were taught by Sisters Selma Henry and Joyce Marshall. The students seemed to have heeded the admonition of E.G. White who
wrote that: The art of cooking is not a small matter. This should be regarded as the most valuable of all the arts because it is so closely connected to life. (Child Guidance page 372) For recipes and images from the class, please visit us at www.kingstreet.interamerica. org/.
Cancer Awareness and Prevention Forum | Bro. Dudley Fullerton - Personal Ministries
Dr. Natalie Greaves leading the discussion with the adults.
The Cancer Awareness Forum, held on Sunday, March 24, 2013 was extremely well delivered, and equally well received. The presenters are all experts in their field. Dr. Greaves is a medical doctor who specializes in cancer prevention and cancer treatment. Sister Chase-Grant is a trained druggist of several years experience, and Dr. Miller serves as the Director of Research for the Barbados Community College and specializes in Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products. It was the hope of the Personal Ministries Department that more members of the community and the church would have availed themselves
of the information that was so ably presented. This was not the case. However, several women, both from the Church and the community, made themselves available and patiently sat and waited for the breast screening test. In this regard we want to thank the Cancer Society for making the van available to us. A similar event is slated for the middle of June 2013. This, however, will focus on the control and reversal of Diabetes and Hypertension through diet and exercise. This event will be taken into the heart of the community.
Dr. Samuel Miller speaking about cancer to the children.
King Street SDA Church, the first Adventist church in Barbados, was established on September 21, 1891 and was named the Bridgetown Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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ALLO ALOE | Dr. Samuel Miller
Aloe Vera plant
“Taken orally, aloe also appears to work on heartburn, arthritis and rheumatism pain and asthma….”
Aloe is well known for its healing properties. Tradition shows that it can be taken orally and used topically as a component of dressings to facilitate healing of most kinds of skin wounds, burns, or scalds –there is even reference to speeding recovery time after surgery. It can be applied to blisters, insect bites, rashes, sores, herpes, urticaria, athlete's foot, fungus, vaginal infections, conjunctivitis, sties, allergic reactions, and dry skin. The raw plant is best, but commercial preparations can also be used, especially for taking orally, as the plant in its natural state has a horrible taste. Other topical uses include acne, sunburn, frostbite (it appears to prevent decreased blood flow), shingles, screening out x-ray radiation, psoriasis, preventing scarring, rosacea, warts, wrinkles from aging, and eczema. Internally, aloe is showing real promise in the fight against AIDS. The virus has become undetectable in some patients who used it on a regular basis, due to its immune system stimulant properties. It also seems to help prevent opportunistic infections in cases of HIV and AIDS. It appears to be of help in cancer patients (including lung cancer) by activating the white blood cells and promoting growth of non-cancerous cells. The National Cancer Institute has included aloe vera in their recommendations for increased testing because of these apparent cancer
fighting properties. Taken orally, aloe also appears to work on heartburn, arthritis and rheumatism pain and asthma. Studies have shown that it has an effect on lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. Other situations in which it appears to work when taken internally include congestion, intestinal worms, indigestion, stomach ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids, liver problems such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, kidney infections, urinary tract infections, prostate problems, and as a general detoxifier. Lastly, many people who take aloe internally report just feeling better overall, which is in and of itself something of a testament to its remarkable properties. Commercially, aloe can be found in pills, sprays, ointments, lotions, liquids, drinks, jellies, and creams, to name a few of the thousands of products available. Unfortunately, the aloe industry is virtually unregulated, and some products that advertise aloe content actually have little to none. Therefore, if you are embarking on a regimen with aloe, you should become an avid reader of ingredients. Look for the word aloe to appear near the top of the ingredient list first and foremost, then follow the guidelines below: Sunburn treatments - 20% or more aloe content Creams & Ointments 20% or more aloe content
Juices - 95% or more aloe content Beverages - 50% or more aloe content Drinks - 10% or more aloe content Capsules - 5-10% or more aloe content As far as dosages are concerned, start small and work your way up to a therapeutic dose. Juices are a good way to start, and pills are probably the worst way to go with aloe. Aloe pulp is 95% water, and if you consider the process of drying this, then sticking it back together into a pill form, you can see why pills are probably not the best way to go. Also, give your regimen time to work. Sometimes it takes a couple of months for you to see the real effects of aloe treatments, so don't give up too soon. Aloe is safe when used in moderation, but there are a few contraindications. If you have a heart problem and use any kind of digitalis medication, consult your doctor before using any aloe product internally, as the interaction may cause irregular heartbeat. Avoid aloe preparations if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or menstruating, as it can cause uterine contractions.
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Commentary | A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE OF THE COOKING CLASS - Sis. Cynthia Headley Today, more people seem to be gravitating towards plant-based foods as part of a healthy life-style diet. Such a diet can help reduce the chances of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. As we are living a longer and more stressful life, changing to a healthier plant based diet is one way in which we may try to avoid these chronic diseases and complications associated with the consumption of processed and nutritionally deficient foods. Foods that tend to be cheaper and more readily available, but are more harmful to our bodies. I decided to sign up for the healthy lifestyle cooking class because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in the way I took care of my health and that of my family’s. Another reason I chose this class was that I am convinced that one should not have to spend money on medication to treat diseases that could be avoided if healthy meals are prepared in the first place. I also wanted to be able to teach my family and friends that the alternatives to how they now eat are far less costly in the long run not only in
terms of money, but in health. The class did help. We were taught that in addition to avoiding chronic diseases, other benefits from healthy eating and cooking are higher energy levels, a greater sense of physical wellbeing, and the ability to better focus and concentrate. The foods that would help us to achieve this are vegetables, fresh herbs, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds. These foods contain plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. There are also some healthy oils and fats such as olive, coconut and flax seed oil that may aid in a well balanced diet. These oils however should be used in very limited quantities. The use of margarine should be avoided. Butter in very small quantities is preferred if such fats are used at all. It was also pointed out that, instead of obtaining our protein from meat, excellent sources of protein are to be found in soy, and soy products such as tofu, as well as in grains, beans, nuts, and certain seeds. While not a plant-based food, eggs are also a good source of protein and these may be incorporated in a healthy dietary regime. Eggs can be substituted in some
recipes by eggbeaters and tofu. Similarly, fish is a good source of protein and can be included in a healthful diet although some may wish to avoid animal products completely. There are some foods that we should try to avoid using in our cooking. These may include all cheeses, excessive sugar and salt. A diet without these more harmful foods is not a nutritionally deficient one and many people have successfully excluded them from their lifestyle. My experience of the healthy lifestyle cooking class was a rewarding and enjoyable one, and I will encourage as many as possible to join such classes in the future.
Students of the Cooking Classes at the King Street SDA Church.
Cooking classes at the King Street SDA Church.
“Such a diet can help to reduce the chances of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease.”
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST CLIMACTIC EVENT by Pastor Haldaine Greaves
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“Nations that cannot even afford to feed their people squander their most precious resources pitting their citizens against each other.”
Sergei Torop - Self proclaimed Messiah, known by his many followers as Vissarian Christ.
In Mark 13:7,8 Jesus made this remarkable prediction “And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginning of sorrows.” Many people today, including world leaders, are afraid. Since the entrance of sin, people have been living in a climate of fear and war. But never in history has there been so much tension and violence as there is in our day. Two terrible conflicts shook the past century World War I which caused the loss of ten million lives and World War II where fifty-five million people died. The climate of war and distrust is part of our daily lives. One has only to consider what is happening on the Korean Peninsula. The conflict between North and South Korea; the tension between North Korea and Israel; the almost daily rhetoric of North Korea to the United States and the United States rhetoric to North Korea are but a few examples of the tension and distrust that we witness today. Of the fifty-six important armed conflicts recorded in the past decade or so, only three of these involved one
country against another. All the others were essentially internal struggles – civil wars. It is also interesting that while wars between wealthy countries dominated the first half of the past century, the majority of the conflicts of today takes place among the poorest nations of the world. Nations that cannot even afford to feed their people squander their most precious resources pitting their citizens against each other. Many people felt that World War II was the war to end all wars. They did not heed that portion of scripture that states: “For when they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them …” The words of Jesus continue to be fulfilled on a daily basis. In addition to predicting wars, Jesus said that there would be an increase in the number of false prophets prior to His second return to earth. There is, for example, a certain Galina Oshepkova, a divorce mother of two who said she saw and heard Vissarian state that he had to return to Earth because people had forgotten the words and teachings he left 2,000 years ago. Miss Oshepkova said, she felt her heart pounding and knew that what she had heard was true. She exclaimed, ‘he really is the one, he really is the second incarnation!’ Vissarian is a former Russian soldier. His real name is
Sergei Torop. He is described as wearing a tunic; having long brown hair and a timid smile. He boldly says that he is the Christ who has come back to save humanity. He does not say this to everyone - just to his disciples who number in the thousands. They believe that he is, indeed, the reincarnation of Christ and the giver of life. We are truly living in the end time. Not only do we hear of wars and rumours of wars; not only is there a rapid increase in the number of those who claim to be the promised Messiah, but there are serious social changes in our attitude to sin and evil. The so-called alternative lifestyle has been accepted as the norm in many areas of the world today; wrong is often considered to be right and right wrong. In this paradigm shift we must be constantly cognizant of the outstanding biblical promise of the coming of Jesus. It must be the focus of attention to both the believer and the non-believer. There is no time for delay because there is no time left. Christ Jesus is coming. Now is the time for us to seal our decision for Him. Be confidently assured that Christ’s Second Coming is the world’s greatest climactic event. Will you be ready for it?
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The Power of the Cross Crusade
Pastor Granville Hinds preaching to the attentive congregation.
The Power of the Cross Crusade Evangelistic series was held from January 20 to February 23, 2013 in Barbarees Hill, opposite the Carter’s General store. It was a joint venture of gospel outreach by the King Street, Advent Avenue and Goodland SDA churches of the City Central District. The main speaker was Evangelist Pastor Granville Hinds. He is the Ministerial Intern for the district. Since January 2012 he has been serving under the supervision of Senior District Pastor, Haldaine Greaves. The five week programme was part of the on-going sharing of the
Word of God by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. During the series of services held nightly, a number of subjects were studied from the Bible. Some of topics presented were as follows:
The Reliability & Relevancy of the Bible The Second Coming of Jesus Christ The Creation of the World The Sabbath Healthy Living Marriage The State of the Dead Heaven & Hell Last Day Events
The Final Destruction of Evil Throughout the Crusade there were health lectures, features for the children, bible quizzes, bible issues and answers, free literature, spirited singing and inspiring testimonies. With the use of visual aids such as PowerPoint Presentations in a bible teaching format, the audience was taken on a journey through the bible. There were constant visits by guests from the surrounding communities as well as other church members. At the conclusion of the Crusade twentyone individuals gave their lives to Jesus Christ in baptism.
Pathfinder Easter Weekend Camp | Sis. Donna Yearwood - Pathfinder Director On March 29 the Pathfinders of the King Street and Breath of Life Churches travelled to Cave Hill, St Lucy for a weekend camp. For many of the youngsters, it was their first experience camping in tents which they themselves had to pitch. We welcomed the Sabbath at sunset, and on Sabbath morning we worshipped at the Cave Hill SDA Church which is near the campsite. Both the Sabbath School programme and the Divine Worship services were uplifting and inspiring. After lunch, the Sabbath afternoon was spent in a nearby gully discussing God in nature. Unfortunately the rains came and severely interrupted
the programme. We were drenched. On Sunday morning we had to spread out all our wet clothes and sleeping bags to dry, and make repairs to the tents which had been affected by the heavy rains and winds of the previous afternoon. However, neither the heavy rain nor the strong winds appeared to have dampened the spirit and enthusiasm of the pathfinders. Each Unit enthusiastically set about preparing lunch. They wanted to ensure that their Unit had prepared the best and tastiest Sunday lunch. Sunday night was social night. Some classes did stargazing, while others, exhausted from the day’s activities, went to sleep early.
On Monday morning we took off on our hike. It was a tremendously thrilling experience as we traversed the countryside taking in sights such as Hoad’s Farm, Morgan Lewis Windmill and Walkers Quarry. There were the usual moans and groans coming from some of the youngsters, but by and large they all enjoyed the challenges and experiences of the hike. All our planned activities for the weekend over, we prepared for the trip back to our respective homes. For all of us the camp had ended much too quickly. As we travelled home we eagerly looked forward to the next pathfinder camp.
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King Street Bridgetown, St. Michael Barbados Phone: 246-429-8639 E-mail: kingstreetsda@eastcarib.org
King Street SDA Church is a friendly and inviting Church which is Holy-Spirit filled and Holy-Spirit led. Established in the beautiful island of Barbados as the first Seventh-day Adventist church, we have given rise to numerous daughter Churches under the direction and power of the Holy Spirit. That Spirit today continues to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the island. Located in the City of Bridgetown, our neighbours are our friends as well as our family. We strive to be a positive influence throughout our community, helping those who are in need of assistance or just being a friendly neighbour. Our church family is the perfect blend of new and established believers, ranging from the very young to the very elderly. We encourage all of our members to play an active role within the Church serving in one or more of the many church offices. When you join us for any of our social activities you will feel like a part of the church family during our religious and fun moments as well. At King Street you will see for yourself that we are a caring, loving Church that puts the needs of our community, guests and members first. You will be warmly welcomed as you come and worship with us during any of our services. Visit us, then, as we worship our Maker and our King.
Women’s Ministries Retreat 2013 | Sis. Colene Layne - Women’s Ministries On Sunday, March 31 thirtythree women from the Women’s Ministries and the AY Departments traveled to Cattle Wash, St. Joseph for a one day retreat. It was a wonderful opportunity for the women of the Church to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the picturesque view of the hills and breathe the pure oxygen of the countryside. The day began with a prayer and praise session followed by a thought provoking feature titled Spiritual Strength by Sis. Verna Lindore-Knight.
After this session, we took our lunch and were treated to another feature which was conducted by Sis. Sandra Greaves, the wife of Pastor Haldaine Greaves. She dealt with the topic “Choices”. She examined the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. It was highlighted that Jesus assured Mary and Martha that although there are many things which can demand attention, there is only one thing necessary, and that is our relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus.
She emphasized that although life demands that we are to be workers, we must be worshippers as well. Prayer and devotion should be our priority in the morning. The day ended with prayer and a recommitment to our faith in Christ. All the women, including the new converts, agreed that they had spent a spiritually refreshing day, and requested that they be kept in our prayers.
Some of the women having a discussion.
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Challenge Knot Tie Challenge your friends to tie a knot in a piece of rope without letting go of the ends. This is an easy one, but it will baffle people who don't know how to do it. All you need is: 1. A piece of rope 3 or 4 feet long .
Step 1: Hold the rope as in Figure 1, and give your friends a chance to try to tie a knot in the rope without at any time letting go of either end.
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Brother Hammer served as the chairman. The other members of the tool belt informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But brother Hammer said, "If I have to leave this carpenter's shop, then brother Gimlet must go too. He's insignificant and makes a very small impression." (A gimlet is a small tool with a screw point, grooved shank, and a cross handle for boring holes). Little brother Gimlet arose and said, "All right, but brother Screwdriver must go also. You have to turn him around and around to get anywhere with him."
To this brother Plane levelled his terse reply, "Well, then, brother Saw will have to depart too. The changes he proposes always cut too deep."
Brother Saw complained, saying, "Brother Ruler will have to withdraw for he's always measuring other folks as though he were the only one who is right."
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All the accusations against each of these tools were absolutely true, yet the carpenter used every one of them. No matter which tool He used no other tool could have done the work better.
Brother Ruler then surveyed the group and said, "Brother Sandpaper doesn't belong here either. He's rougher than he ought to be, and is always rubbing people the wrong way." In the midst of the discussion, the Carpenter of Nazareth walked in. He had come to perform his day's work. He put on His tool belt and went to the workbench to make a pulpit. He employed the ruler, the saw, the plane, the hammer, the gimlet, the screwdriver, the sandpaper, and all the other tools. When the day's work was over, the pulpit was finished, and the carpenter went home.
Cna yuo raed tihs? i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the lttere s in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh, and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
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Konnect Celebrations
BIRTHDAYS January
February
March
Osmond Brathwaite Bismark Clarke
Jennifer Chandler Curtis Gittens
Eudine Connell Cyrilene Crichlow
Sandra Corbin Karen Dawson Maureen Durant
Karen Gravesande Philip Greenidge Maria Jean-Baptiste
Angela Folkes Judy Frederick Colene Layne
Eric Evelyn Muriel Farley
Elsie King Violette Lemaille
Daphne Quintyne Jonathan Armstrong
Chenice Gibson Ricardo Gibson Ione Haynes
Alek Murrell Winston Odle Verna Phillips
Christal Charlery Evelyn Clarke Milton Jemmott
Cynthia Headley Yonet Hunte Catherine Joseph
Karlene Phillips Stanley Walker Karen Watkins
Joshua Mapp Kahlan Roach Karla Watkins
Eldica Joseph Beryl Phillips Rodney Phillips
Lorna Watson
Merlene Wharton
Kenroy Roach Annetta Waithe Renaldo Walker Arthur Wharton Charleen Cave Mechelle Gittens Jason Armstrong
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