Freeport, Bahamas - Bahamas Faith Ministries International Freeport made history Sunday, February 12, 2012 when over 500 people converged at the North Diplomat Center at Sea Horse Shopping Center to attend the ministry's first Kingdom Common-wealth Day and national Love Fest celebration.

"In keeping with seasonal focus on Love during this special month of Valentine", Bahamas Faith Ministries International under the leadership of Dr. Myles Munroe introduced two major events to the community - Kingdom Common-wealth Day and national Love Fest .  "The response was overwhelming", said Associate Pastor John Malcolm who led the local fellowship in the planning and implementation of Common-Wealth Day.  Love Fest led by Hospitality Ministers Dwight and Karen Seymour and a team of committed workers made it possible for over 500 people--members, followers, families, friends, and passers- by who saw the crowds and curiously stopped to be fed a smorgasbord of scrupulous foods and desserts free of charge and without any qualifications.  "one woman and her children who were passers-by stopped and happily joined in the food line.  She commented as she and her children walked through getting their plates filled, 'You all are going to be blessed.  I didn't have any food at home for my family today".  It was like the "Feeding of the 5000," because the food never ran out and everybody was served with some left over.

"Arriving in due course of the ministry's 2012 theme:  Kingdom Commonwealth Economy, and during a time of rising unemployment situations, expanding poverty, and hardship experienced by thousands of Bahamians as a result of the Global Economic Crisis, Bahamas Faith Ministries International Freeport and Nassau, (One Church in two locations), wanted to demonstrate the reality that the Church as a community can alleviate much of the stress, lack, and frustration among its members and their extended families by providing a common sharing of our material, goods, monies and food stuff with those who are running on hard times now, said BFMI Chairman/President Dr. Myles Munroe.

Kingdom Commonwealth Day was a day set aside with the idea of making the wealth common in order to meet the needs of individuals in the church and their extended families.  Members of BFM were asked to bring from their homes anything that they wanted to share and give away to others who may have need for these items.  Associate Pastor John Malcolm initiated a system whereby members could list 5 immediate needs in chronological order, and as the items came in, the first most immediate need was granted to that person or family.  Others who came in on Commonwealth Day also had an opportunity to get their most immediate needs met, as they were allowed to shop in their need areas first.  Items were organized in categories of clothing apparel and accessories, bedding, furnishings, technology, toys, food, books, china, pots, and appliances.  There was something for everyone!  Many of the items were brand new or in almost brand new condition.  The " Spirit of Giving" became contagious with many local businesses becoming participants as well.

One family, who 1 month earlier was experiencing difficulty with the building of their new home, had their prayers answered for the furnishing of a bathroom, when they received a brand new bath vanity sink and pedastal set and matching bath shower/faucet fixtures.

3 little girls between the ages of 5 and 6 excitedly shared with one another the toys, shoes, and books they had gotten.  Another young child came through the line to shop, and all she wanted was to shop for a filled grocery bag of food, as she said, "We need food".  Then, there were elderly persons walking with canes who were assisted and only wanted to shop for food.  "As one of our members remarked, we have begun Kingdom BFM Mart, where everything is on sale for free!

This is a practical response to the economic struggles of many, and it bought hope and joy to hundreds this past Sunday.  Everything was done in amazing order, love, unity, and excellence!  Minister Larry Russell and Dr. Havard Cooper, leaders in the Freeport fellowship commented, "We were overwhelmed by the response of our Freeport BFM Family, and how they gave and worked so freely.  This is what Kingdom Ministry is all about, and we are on a path to changing Grand Bahama".

Over seventeen other churches around America, Africa and as far away as London also joined in the Kingdom Common-Wealth Day Celebration along with Bahamas Faith Ministries. 

Bahamas Faith Ministries intend to celebrate this community event three more times this year and encourage their members and other concerned corporate citizens to bring items to give to meet the needs of others in our community who are struggling with unemployment, stress, national depression, and despondency.