It was in early 1987 while the Church
was some 5 years old that we moved into the first phase of our work which
is now our Basement and Preschool. The cornerstone for this first section
was laid April 10th , 1988.
The Church motto: "A
People Touched By God And Touching Others"- became the guiding
light for its ministries.
Pastor Hall led the Church with mind tentalating
Sermon Topics, Street Evangelism, Social Outreach; speaking at Crusades
and Political Conventions- Pastor Hall used every opportunity to stand
out in Church news and headlines.
His creativity and willingness to address
social issues has caused him to always be in some controversy.
The Church, true to its original vision
and mission, has literally touched every section of Bahamian life and
the four corners of the world.
Pastor Hall's evangelistic thrust has led
to the establishment of the New Covenant Baptist Mission in Mitchell's
Plain, South Africa. This Church was pastored by John Daries, a very
dynamic leader. Also, New Covenant Mission Fund makes it possible for
assistance to be given annually to Pastor Louis Jacques' Church and the
people of Haiti.
What a joyous and memorable occasion it
was when on October 7th, 1990 we laid the cornerstone of the Church Auditorium.
Our present structure seats 12 hundred persons comfortably.
New
Covenant's membership is noted for meeting the needs of people
in every walk of life through their various auxiliaries led by
spirit filled believers. Our Radio Ministry "Adventures
in Abundant Living on ZNS 1240 AM & Pastor Simeon Hall Speaks
to The Nation on Love 97FM" are also a source of blessing to
many. Recently a Television Ministry was begun.
This year's 2001 theme for the Church is: "Rise
Up And Build Through Christian Love, Sanctification And Witnessing." The
theme is indicative of how far New Covenant's people have come. The
pastor, along with leaders does not encourage slothfulness and procrastination.
He encourages upward movement and growth. He expects his members to
be saints, showing love in all their activities.
The Church has just completed a major
community project called the Nola Musgrove Community Centre. This his
enabled the Church to engage in multifaceted ministries catering to
the least, the lost and the left out. The success of New Covenant,
while it is inextricably tied to Rev. Hall and his dynamic creative
preaching ministry, really must go to the scores of persons who have
stuck with this work through thick and thin. There is an enumerable
host of unsung heroes whose commitment to this ministry; through their
presence, prayers and purse are truly deserving of the lions share
of the credit. We commend them and give God praise.
