CORNWALL'S FIRST ADVENTIST CHURCH

By R. W. DOUGHERTY

SABBATH, October 18th, was a very special day Soon after the end of the last war the conference in the history of our work in , for on committee decided to give Cornwall a full-time that day the first Seventh-Day Adventist church in worker and Pastor Victor Benefield answered this the county was dedicated at . A civic call. He was followed in turn by Pastors A. J. opening bad taken place on the Wednesday evening Timothy, R. A. Burgess, and R. E. Graham, who previous, when we were honoured to have with all did excellent work in building up the member- us the Mayor of Liskeard, Alderman C. M. Dennis, ship. and the Mayoress. We were also happy to have It has been evident for some time that the pro- Pastor J. H. Bayliss with us for this occasion. gress of the work has been retarded by the lack The progress of the work in Cornwall during of representative places in which to worship. Many the past thirty years has been steady and today a difficulties stood in the way of securing suitable strong membership exists. The pioneers of the mess- church buildings; the membership is scattered, the age in this beautiful western county were faithful groups who meet are comparatively small, and the colporteurs. One of these was the late Brother A. C. cost of property prohibitive. In spite of these diffi- Johnson of Croscombe, who started meetings at culties we are very happy that the Lord opened up St. . As we visit Voice of Prophecy interests the way for the Liskeard group to have its own today we often come across books these men placed church building. About eighteen months ago our in the homes years ago. They are usually well attention was directed to a disused Primitive Metho- marked and worn with use. dist chapel, near the centre of the town. This build-

Pastor A. F. Tarr preach- ing at the Dedication Service of the Liskeard church. and Watford. We 'were again -honoured -to have the Mayor and his wife with us, and this time it was his pleasant task to welcome to Liskeard the visiting brethren from Edgware and Watford. We were privileged to have Pastor and Mrs. A. F. Tarr from the Division office, Pastor and Mrs. J. A. McMillan from the Union, and Pastor Bayliss our local con- ference president to be with us for all the services of the day. Pastor Tarr was the preacher at this service and his message was most, inspiring. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Pastor McMillan. The day's services opened as usual with Sabbath school led by Brother Sanders, and the lesson was ably taught by Pastor Benefield. In the afternoon a thought-provoking Bible study was conducted by Pastor McMillan, and this was followed by a testi- mony service led by Pastor Bayliss. Our worship was enriched by the quartet and solos rendered by the Gospel Heralds, Mary Blackburn, Margaret Clee, and Leta Bunker. Brother Ken Bunker presided at the Selmer electric organ. It was Pastor Tarr's happy privilege during the morning service to dedicate baby Anita Jane Lowe, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Lowe, who are returning soon to resume their duties in West Africa. Exterior of the recently dedicated church at Liskeard. The church was well' filled again on Sunday evening and we were glad to see many non-Adven- tists join with us in worship. The speakers at this - ing had become redundant about the time our work began in the county, and since 1925 has been used service were Mr. J. P. Bice, deputy Mayor of Lis- as a store. Although the building, was in a dilapi- keard, and Pastor Bayliss. The Mayor -and his dated condition we saw possibilities in it, and after wife joined us in worship for the third time over consultation with conference leaders it was pur- the -week-end. In his address, Pastor Bayliss said chased. that in the past the Gospel had been preached It has now been transformed once again into a in this chapel within the context of Methodism, beautiful church, and this time there is a pleasant now it would be preached within the context of blend of the past and the present. The distinctive Adventism,'- but it is the same Gospel that Wesley features of its external appearance remain un- preached. changed, while the interior which is finished in light Our opening activites were well covered- by- the oak, is completely modern. It has a seating capacity B.B.C. and the local press. On- the Thursday even- of 150. The official civic opening ceremony on Wednes- day evening, October 15th, was performed by the Mayor, and the platform party included the archi- tect, Mr. S. R. Edwards, the builder, Mr. R. Light- foot, and the foreman carpenter, Mr. S. Penter. Brother M. Harding, who played a very important part in the project, was also on the platform. After the opening ceremony these men were intro- duced' to the audience and thanked for their contri- bution toward the restoration of the building. Each suitably replied. We were disappointed that the Mayor was unable to stay with us for the whole programme due, to a previous appointment, but the Mayoress remained with us and accepted on behalf of her husband and herself a set of Pastor W. L. Emmerson's books, Footprints of Jesus. The architect, the builder, and the carpenter also received a set each suitably inscribed. Pastor Bayliss in his address reminded the audience that the light which once shone from this building, but eventually faded out, had been rekindled once again. This appealed to the older people present, for many of them had attended Sunday school in this building. The dedication service was conducted the follow- ing Sabbath morning, when the Cornish members were joined by visitors from Plymouth, Torquay, Interior of the beautifully appointed church. :4 BR,ITISII ADVENT MESSENGER ing the B.B.C. gave a good report of the civic whose sacrifice included many hours of hard work, opening in its West Region V,H.F. local news pro- for he was entirely responsible for the wiring of the gramme which follows the six o'clock national news. building. Every member, old and young, did some- The press gave us a total of seventy column inches. thing to help and did it willingly, and the Lord We enjoy a very cordial relationship with the press will bless them for it. We would also thank the in Cornwall, and we have been assured of their South Conference committee for the co-operation in keeping Adventist activities before generous contribution they made toward the pro- the minds of their readers. ject. Most of all we thank the Lord for His abundant Today, Seventh-Day Adventists are well known blessing. throughout Cornwall, and we have good reason We extend to all who read this report an invi- to believe that we are highly respected by many tation to spend your vacation next summer in the influential people in the county. This new church relaxing and salubrious atmosphere of this beautiful will give us an even better standing with the Cornish county, and enjoy the happy fellowship of Cornish people, and it will give a sense of permanence to Adventists, whether at worship on Sabbaths or at our work. We believe too that it will contribute to recreation on Sundays on one of the many lovely a more rapid growth of our membership in the little beaches where our young people spend many days ahead. happy hours. We would again express our appreciation to all May we ask you to remember us in your prayers who helped to give Cornwall its first Seventh-Day too as we endeavour to advance the cause of God Adventist church, and especially to Brother Harding and hasten the coming of Jesus.

IMMONIMMilk Living Without "Invisible Means of Support"

By J. A. McMillan

ONCE again in the providence of God we have love, this is true prayer."—E. G. White in Sipts of come to the annual Week of Prayer. the Times, July 1, 1886. There is a definite challenge in the special season of services and meditations that we must individually, Here are four ingredients of true prayer. First, accept. As Lord Tweedsmuir once remarked, there self-examination before the bar of God. How often are too many people in the world who are trying the Bible stresses the thought, "Thou God seest to live without some "invisible means of support." me." Gen. 16:13. The New Testament expresses it The Psalmist defines "the man of the world" thus: much as we would describe an operating table with "From men which are Thy hand, 0 Lord, from the patient stretched out before the all-inspecting men of the world, which have their portion in this eye of the surgeon. "Neither is there any creature life." Psa. 17:14. that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are As children of God and members of His church, naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have a deep interest in "the world to come." we have to do." Heb. 4:13. There is need for Because of that, communion with heaven is our cleansing as we pray to Him, "who both will bring birthright, and our privilege. to light the hidden things of darkness, and will The first act of Saul of Tarsus recorded in make manifest the counsels of the hearts." 1 Cor. heaven was, "Behold, he prayeth." Acts 9:11. Just 4:5. as a baby gives evidence of its separate existence Secondly, we must sense our entire dependence on from its mother by crying out, so the, newborn God's grace and guidance. Self-sufficiency and self- soul in Christ instinctively prays. righteousness are alike offensive to God. These Do you pray? Or do you just say prayers? After human sins perish when we truly pray. The Pharisee all, what is praying? Measure your prayer life by prayed "with himself" and went home unblessed. the following definition: The publican sensed his need and cried, "God, meet "The opening of our hearts to our heavenly Father, me a sinner, at the mercy seat." Jesus says, "I tell the acknowledgment of our entire dependence, the you, this man went down to his house justified expression of our wants, the homage of grateful rather than the other: for every one that exalteth

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NOVEMBER 14, 1958 3 himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth need for all to be ready at the call, "Behold, the himself shall be exalted." Luke 18:13, 14. Bridegroom cometh," and told of his own country Thirdly, there is the expression of our needs. Not where the hand of God is plainly to be seen. He that God has to be informed of our needs, because stressed the need of unity among all Christians, "your Father knoweth what things ye have need laying emphasis on the fact that the Seventh-Day of before ye ask Him." Matt. 6:8. "Prayer does Adventist church is giving God's final message to not bring God down to us, but brings us up to the world, and that we must all follow in the steps Him." (Steps to Christ, page 71.) Our requests are of the Master so that our unity and example may refined and chastened as we truly pray. Maybe we hold up the light for all corners to see. Although also experience a refined and chastening process this happy young man comes from afar and to many as we commune with God. of us from an unknown country, as he spoke we And lastly, true praying is "the homage of grate- felt such a kinship with him that we truly felt that ful love." This is the highest form of prayer. God's "familyness" of God's true followers. love flowing earthward to us, begets love in us that Brother and Sister Ackah also gave a message in flows heavenward. David testifies, "I love the Lord, song in their native language, and later in our because He hath heard my voice and my suppli- language. They explained that the singing of hymns cations. Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, and songs of praise is an important part of their therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live." meetings in Ghana. The complete dedication of this Psa. 116:1, 2. young man to the cause of Christ and his fervour May this be the kind of experience you and I in giving the message is an- inspiration, and should enjoy during the Week of Prayer. Then our prayer make us feel rewarded for all we have given to life will be enriched and abundantly satisfying. the mission field, and urge us on to greater efforts As the annual Week of Sacrifice offering is taken in this direction so that the work we have been up on Sabbath, November 22nd, let us make this given to do by the Master can be finished and the an act of worship in harmony with David's wish: call, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh," comes at "Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: last. PRESS RELATIONS SECRETARY. bring an offering and come into His courts." Psa. 96:8.

South England Conference Hastings Baptism A BAPTISMAL service was held in the church on President: Pastor J. H. Bayliss Sabbath afternoon, August 2nd. The church was Office Address: 25 St. Johns Road, Watford beautifully decorated with flowers, and it was indeed a very happy occasion to see four persons taking Telephone: Gadebrook 2728 their stand for Christ, their names being, Mrs. C. Carter, Mrs. E. Watson, Mrs. Burge, Mr. L. Dobson. Under the faithful ministry of Pastor G. Roper and Miss Ford our Bible instructor, they have fully Baptism in Croydon accepted the teachings of the church. IT can be assumed, I believe, that all those readers Pastor G. Emm gave a very fitting message and of the MESSENGER who turn to the records of bap- everyone felt the Spirit of the Lord among us. tisms in the various churches, rejoice wholeheartedly We wish these new members God's richest blessing in the knowledge that yet more precious souls are as they worship with us. CHURCH CLERK. won for the kingdom and saved from the wrath to come. It was with this sense of world-wide fellowship in Christ Jesus that we, at Croydon, had the pleasure of seeing two more members added to our North England Conference church by baptism, and a third member being given the hand of fellowship. Our Pastor A. J. Mustard President: Pastor E. H. Foster immersed Brother and Sister Clay on Sabbath after- 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham noon, October 25th, into the fellowship of the church. He had been giving this young couple Telephone: Nottingham 66312 Bible studies, and we have grown to love them and their two little ones. Sister Hall, already a valued member of our Sabbath school, had already been baptized and was given the right hand of President's Notes fellowship. A good number were able to be present to give a hearty welcome to our new members. ON Tuesday, October 14th, the Conference office Sister Hall's acceptance of the truth is due mainly staff made a presentation to Pastor and Mrs. J. to the faithful witness of Brother and Sister Creer, H. Bayliss on their departure to Watford. For seven to whom she is related. years we have enjoyed the efficient and friendly In the morning Brother Ackah from Ghana, now leadership of Pastor Bayliss, and in his new sphere studying at Newbold with his wife, gave a very of responsibility we wish him a continuance of stirring address. He spoke most convincingly of the God's choicest blessings. 4 BRITISH ADVENT MESSENGER SOME worker exchanges have taken place since budgets all others are engaged in Voice of Prophecy the Union Session and we would take this oppor- evangelism. It is encouraging to see the initiative tunity to record our appreciation of those who have that is being taken to ensure that every avenue is ministered in this Conference, but have now explored for the propagation of the message. God responded to calls from other fields. We think of will surely bless these efforts. the good work of Pastor S. H. Parkin, who for nineteen years has done evangelism in North Eng- IN recent weeks baptisms have been conducted in land. There are many living memorials to his Sheffield, Liverpool, Wellingborough, and Stoke. Six- ministry- in several of our cities. To Mrs. Parkin teen souls have been added to the church. There is we express our thanks for her energetic promotion hardly a district in the Conference which has not of Dorcas Welfare ideals. May God bless their shared in the stimulus of a baptismal service this labours in Ireland. year.

PASTOR T. L. Glum's pastoral ministry in ON October 25th the first company of believers Nottingham and Hull has strengthened these in Crewe was organized. This has been achieved churches and our prayers and good wishes follow through the instrumentality of Pastor B. Pilmoor, him as he undertakes the pastorship of the largest who has unflaggingly pressed the battle to the gates church in the Union. in the formerly unentered town. WE congratulate Pastor and Mrs. Donald Lowe FOR two years Pastor I. McGougan has been in on the arrival of a baby sister for Pauline. Blackpool. His stay has brought invigoration both to himself and the church, but Scotland needs As you read these notes the Annual Week of him and he is responding to the Macedonian call Prayer will be commencing. God grant that it may to -return to his homeland. be a season of soul-refreshing to all. May the dis- heartened be encouraged, the weak strengthened, and COVENTRY speedily responded to Pastor W. G. the lost restored. E. H. FOSTER. Nicholson's warm ministry and were sorry to lose him- to South England, where his unique ability is urgently needed. Scottish Mission WE are sincerely pleased to welcome replace- President: Pastor B. F. Kinman ments to our staff. The Home Missionary and Office Address: 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, Sabbath School departments will be greatly strength. ened by the leadership of Pastor R. E. Graham. Telephone: Caledonian 3798 He, with his wife and two small children, are now happily settled in Nottingham. President's Notes PASTOR AND MRS. FRAZER, with their family, are located in Hull. We welcome them into our SINCE I wrote my last notes for the MESSENGER, evangelistic ranks and wish them God's blessing a number of changes have taken place in the in their crusade for souls. Mission. Pastor David Dabson, who has served ten years in Scotland, has answered a call to do evange- FROM Wales, Pastor and Mrs. John Handysides listic work in Australia. He and his family leave and family have joined our worker force. As soon as the hall problem is resolved, Brother Handysides Campaign will begin long-anticipated public Town Evangelist Associates evangelism in Coventry. Commenced Middlesbrough R. W. Brett Miss L. L. Mason September 28th WHEN necessary arrangements are completed, Pastor and Mrs. V. Handsworth J. M. Cuthell October 26th C. J. Benefield and family will Hull W. H. Frazer A. J. Proudley and October 12th locate in Blackpool and care for Miss I. M. Kellett the work in North-west Lanca- shire. Coventry J. Handysides Manchester K. Lacey A. Cooper, E. Bell, September 28th OUR campaign season is well M. Anthony, E. J. under way. So that you may the Winch, Misses E. more intelligently pray for the Borbe and J. Colledge success of these soul-winning en- deavours we list alongside the Blackburn H. Logan Miss M. Kirby October 26th schedule of public campaigns in North England. Lincoln D. Lowe October 26th Newcastle F. C. J. Pearse Miss A. Laming October 26th BESIDES these workers with NOVEMBER 14, 1958 in the middle of November and make their way ON October 27th we had the pleasure of attending to the town of Tamworth in New South Wales. the opening of the Eventide Home in Edinburgh. Our prayers and best wishes go with them as they A report of this ceremony will appear in a subse- leave Scotland and go to their new place of labour. quent issue of the MESSENGER. We are confident Pastor George Crutchfield has been asked to care that the blessing of God will rest upon this venture, for the pastorate in Edinburgh made vacant by and on all those who will find sanctuary within Pastor Dabson's departure. the "Woodlands." BROTHER GEORGE BRYAN has received and ac- THE new church building in Aberdeen is nearing cepted a call to Wales. He has laboured long and completion, and the opening services are planned for faithfully in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy and his November 22nd. The building will I know do much last service there was marked by a baptism in for our work in that city, and is a fitting reward which two more faithful followers were added to for all the hard work and saving that the faithful the membership. Our very best wishes go with members have done. BERNARD KINMAN. Brother Bryan and his family as they settle in their new surroundings. His place in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy will be taken by Brother A. Cooper who, with his duties as Publishing Secretary, will find that his time is fully occupied. We hope that this HOME MISSIONARY will only be a temporary measure and that we shall DEPARTMENT be able to find another worker soon, so that full time can be given to the publishing work. Gift Calendars THE Mission Committee placed a call for the services of Pastor I. McGougan to come back to HALLO, Ingatherers! We know you will have read Glasgow in order to conduct a full scale campaign with interest and joy the final figures for this year's in that city. We thank the North England con- campaign which were announced in the last issue ference for allowing the call to reach our brother. of the MRSSENGR. We are looking forward to welcoming Pastor Mc- Naturally, we wish to strengthen the ties which Gougan and his family into our midst once again. bind us to our donors—particularly business firms

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