On Sabbath, September 26, 2026, the South Bahamas Conference celebrated Friendship Sabbath. Guests from all walks of life filled churches across the conference to hear the Word of God. They received a warm welcome and gift bags containing spiritual literature, bookmarks, journals, and other items.

Sabbath School superintendents presented inspiring programs showcasing the talents and ministries of the lower divisions. Scripture recitations and a dramatization based on the previous quarter’s lessons made the presentation especially meaningful.

Several churches reported their largest number of visitors in years. Guests responded positively to the messages and were spiritually uplifted, and some churches also held baptisms.

After the worship experience, visitors were served a delicious lunch. The program, however, was intended to be more than a one-day event or a box-ticking exercise.

Churches are encouraged to continue engaging visitors through:

  • personal follow-up;
  • ongoing Bible study;
  • prayer and spiritual support; and
  • continued relationship-building that helps advance the Kingdom of God.

The Sabbath School Department of the South Bahamas Conference extends sincere thanks to all churches that participated in Friendship Sabbath.

Special appreciation is extended to the Sabbath School superintendents, pastors, and everyone who worked diligently to make this outreach a success.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.