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According
to Ecclesiastes 3, there is a time and season for every
purpose
under heaven: A time to laugh, and a time to cry; a time
to
love and a time to hate; a time to be born...
Breath of Life
Seventh-day Adventist Church came into being on
April 24, 1993, following a six-week crusade, held by Dr Charles Brooks, at
the H. D. Colburn Auditorium, Wulff Road. The inclement weather and
numerous setbacks associated with the blowing down of the crusade tent –
opposite Three Queens Restaurant, Wulff Road – reinforced our faith that
God was in control.
It was neither by might nor by power. In
fact, the Word went forth with simplicity and clarity. At the end of the
day, the Spirit had drawn over 200 persons, who accepted the Lord Jesus
Christ and were baptized on April 17, 1993.
Pastor Leonard
and Mrs. Denise Johnson were
chosen to lead the fledgling church. Charter members included: Kent
Price, Admiral and Curline Forbes, Roy and Terri Dames, Miriam Knowles,
Marilyn Bonamy, Anika Ferguson, Rochelle Dames, Marva Moore, Kenneth and
Nicky Williams, Kevin and Sharon Robinson, Mary Toote, Ray Jennings,
Royann Dames and Alana Morrison. Our Mission Statement --
"Experience Life Where Every Breath Glorifies God" -- was also adopted..
Our first worship experience was held April
24th, 1993, at the Bahamas Academy Auditorium, Wulff Road. Pastor O.
Robinson, from the Breath of Life Telecast Team, conducted it. In May 1993,
the church relocated to Marathon Road where we worshipped for eight
years in the Wallace Building. Like most babies, it experienced growing
pains. These, however, did not hamper our spiritual or physical growth.
Over the years, the church literally flourished under the direction of
Pastors Owusu Boateng,
Barrington Brennen,
Danny Major,
Hugh A. Roach and
Leo. C. Rolle and
Kent Price.
In October 2000,
Pastor Jeremiah and Lady
Joan Duncombe took the helm, and the congregation was challenged to
develop stronger relationships with Christ through daily prayer, Bible
Study, fasting and witnessing. An aggressive church building plan was
launched, and in April 2001, Breath of Life took up residence at its
present location on Marshall Road. Breath of Life is a force to be
reckoned with in the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Her
innovative and energetic leadership, unique style of worship and
fellowship, and dynamic evangelistic programs make her a beacon of light
to a dying world..
After six years under Pastor Duncombe's
leadership, Breath of Life received a new leader in the person of
Pastor Michael Toote. Pastor Toote brings his wife, Brenda and
children; Michael Jnr., Michelle, Brendan and Brendina. Along
with his family he brings his experience and his deep love for
carrying out the mandate of the church.
Different phases of worship at Breath of Life |
