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Keep the Faith
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Good friends, beautiful music, inspirational talks, great food, smiles everywhere. These and other words describe the Central Florida Chapter Alumni Day 2003 held on Sabbath, August 30, at the Miriam Kittrell Gymnatorium at Forest Lake Education Center, FLEC.  More than 350 NCU alumni and friends from the Bahamas, Atlanta, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Texas, South and Central Florida attended.   

Over and over you could hear "Is that you?" or "Hey, girl!" or "Whap'n guy? I haven't seen you for ages!" or "it's so good to see you!".  Friends were seeing friends again.  

It was a day filled with energy, inspiration, nostalgia and reflection.  The value of Christian education was highlighted as we reflected on the impact that Northern Caribbean University had made on our lives.

The theme for the day was "Keep the Faith".   All during the day, the theme was emphasized, beginning with Sabbath School, led by Arlene Thompson.  Pastor George Brown, former President of the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, led our lesson study discussion.

Later, our Divine Service guest speaker, Dr. Newton Hoilette, reminded us to that "...the work of education and the work of redemption are one" and challenged us to not allow our SDA schools to lose their unique mission -- to prepare men and women for Christian service in this world and a place in God's kingdom.

We enjoyed beautiful music all day.  Sam and E.J. Johnson and Jennifer McKnight inspired us during Sabbath School.  During Divine Service, we enjoyed the talents of Barrington Brennen, Lynn Antonio-Smith, Margaret March-Phillips, Ruth Dwyer, Oz Rugless and the Alumni Voices, organized by Dr. Jean Marshalleck and  Mrs. Zen Davis and led by guest conductor Mr. Robert Miller.

Alumni Day 2003 Musicians

A delicious lunch was served to more than 350 persons.  Mrs. Marion Davis, Vice-President for Social and Cultural affairs, along with her team, worked very hard to make everyone comfortable.  A booth featuring pictures and promotional information for NCU and the Central Florida Chapter was on display all day.  

Later that evening, vocalists Barrington Brennen, Lynn Antonio-Smith, Margaret March-Phillips, Ruth Dwyer, Oz Rugless, saxophonists Sam and E.J Johnson, and pianist Michael Andrews gave a sacred concert.  

During the intermission, tribute was paid to Orley Burey, J.D. for his academic achievement and to Erwin and Marion Davis for their service to the Central Florida Chapter.

Immediately following the concert, there was a short Vesper service to close the Sabbath.  Dr. Lew Mullings led Song Service. Judge Andrew McDonald shared some Vesper thoughts.  

After sundown, we had an old-fashioned Grand March led by Everard Daley and Dahlia Pottinger, President of the Atlanta Chapter.

We had a great day together, renewing old friendships and sharing time together.

Come join us September 4, 2004 for Alumni Day 2004, God willing...

Keep the Faith!