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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling joined straw and wood craft vendors at a service of thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, at the Downtown Straw Market, Bay Street. The vendors used the occasion to give thanks in music, prayer, scripture reading and worship. The annual service was organized by Unity Fellowship Prayer Band, led by Rev. Irene Rolle. The theme for the event was “Give and It Shall Be Given Back to You.” In her greeting, the Governor General advised the vendors that the theme demonstrates that serving others is the hallmark for strengthening a community.
She said, “Giving and serving others has a reciprocal effect which ensures that the love and service of Almighty God continues to reign freely in our nation.” The Governor General told the vendors that their longevity is evidence of their commitment to be there for each other and she was hopeful that their message of peace would encourage others to participate in positive and productive activities. Kevin Simmons, Chairman of the Straw Market Authority, encouraged the vendors to be grateful and always give thanks as The Bahamas is a “blessed” nation. Harrison Thompson, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, told the vendors that the nation is thankful for them as they are the first to be seen when visitors arrive by cruise ships.
He advised them to always have an “attitude of gratitude” because God has been so good to them. Apostle Delton Fernander, Senior Pastor of New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, was the guest speaker for the event. Straw vendors and wood carvers also participated in the service, which was followed by a luncheon in Pompey Square. (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)
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