This weekend is a long weekend as Monday is a holiday. Oct 12th is the day that is recognized as our Discovery Day when Christopher Columbus discovered the Bahamas. The 12th falls on a Sunday therefore the holiday is upheld on the Monday. Many people will take advantage of this day to go boating, fishing, or simply relax.
In Man-O-War this is the weekend that The Gospel Chapel hosts their annual Discovery Day Conference. The elders of this church invite Bahamian Ministers as well as International Ministers to speak at the services. Other people participate by ministering in song. Afterward everyone gathers for fellowship as lunch/dinner is served next door. It's usually a nice event as locals from the surrounding cays also attend, and even people from other Bahama islands. All are welcome.
