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adventist health weekMay 1–7, 2011 Dr Darren Morton is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Lifestyle Education at Avondale College. Avondale College and Adventist Health are supplying a free copy of Darren’s book ‘Seven Secrets for Feeling Fantastic’ to each Adventist Church and School across Australia and New Zealand. Would you like to hear Darren’s talk on this topic? Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing and Adventist Health are providing a free DVD. Just email your contact and postal details to: [email protected] or call 02 9847 3368 (Aus) 09 262 5642 (NZ) Help yourself to Health - Reach out into your Community Special health offering May 7 NEWS
Mission sees new group grow Paita, New Caledonia The New Caledonia Mission held a major evangelistic “Through the power of series in Paita after it was initially disrupted by a cyclone. God’s grace, we must The cyclone hit the island on the eve of the campaign and, clear the way if we as a result, the meetings were postponed for three days. want God to become But, despite this initial setback, an average of 55 non- real and alive in us.” Adventists attended the meetings every night for a period of At the end of the nearly three weeks. meetings, more than The campaign was organised by the Mission but was run 35 people requested by two church groups: Dumbea and l’ Acapa. Between 100 baptism and eight and 150 Adventists came from a long way to support the were baptised on programs each night. closing night. Pastor Jean-Noel Adeline, director of the ministerial Pastor Pastor Adeline baptises a candidate. association, church development and stewardship for the Hatsarmaveth New Zealand Pacific Union Conference, preached 19 sermons Venkaya, personal ministries director for the New Caledonia focused on leading people to the foot of the cross and Mission, said more than 20 of those who requested baptism freeing them from their past sins. were preparing for the next baptism. “Such an encounter with the Saviour and repentance Though the campaign is over, the work is still progressing towards Him is vital if one wants to enjoy a meaningful with the new group in Paita. They are meeting twice a week and authentic relationship with God,” Pastor Adeline said. for Bible studies.—Jean-Noel Adeline/RECORD staff Marmite flies Kiwis home Auckland, New Zealand Sanitarium flew 100 overseas-based New Zealanders some people voting 100 times. home for Christmas last year, as a way to celebrate Marmite’s Most entries came from the UK centenary. and Australia, but Sanitarium “There are over 600,000 Kiwis living somewhere other also heard from Kiwis scattered than New Zealand, and we know that in terms of the things all over the world—from as far as they miss most about home, Marmite is usually near the top Iceland, Mongolia, Chile, Uganda, of their list,” said Hayley Findlay, brand manager for Marmite Hungary, and Bahrain to islands in New Zealand. “So instead of just patting ourselves on the closer to home like Vanuatu, back for turning 100, we thought it would be a great idea to Tonga and New Caledonia. bring some of those Kiwis home to family and friends, home Findlay said the job of for Christmas and home to the taste of Marmite.” selecting 100 winners was The competition offered homesick New Zealanders incredibly difficult. “We selected the chance fly home for Christmas on the strength of a people who had the most submission telling Marmite judges why they, or their loved compelling stories, and those one, deserved to win one of 100 one-way flights home from people who had put the most anywhere around the world. Members of the public were effort into their entry,” she said able to vote online to the Taranaki Daily. for their favourite One of the winners was entrants. Ms sous-chef Kylie Lopez, who was Findlay said no New flown home from California on Zealand brand has the strength of her submission ever flown so many which, according to the Taranaki Daily, mentioned a number people home from of creative recipes involving Marmite, including Marmite and anywhere around Snickers ice cream, Marmite quiche, Marmite pinwheels, the world. Marmite popcorn and of course the classic Marmite and Sanitarium was cheese on toast. “overwhelmed” by “It started off as a bit of a joke. I tried to come up with the response to the anything random I could think of,” Mrs Lopez said. General manager of Sanitarium NZ, competition, with —Sanitarium/Kent Kingston Pierre van Heerden, and Marmite’s brand manager, Hayley Findlay. record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 3 South Pacific EDITORIAL
Journey of diversity
Official news magazine of the Jerry Matthews South Pacific Division Seventh-day Adventist Church As you read this edition of RECORD, I hope you are able to catch a glimpse of what is both unique ABN 59 093 117 689 and human about the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference (NZPUC). Vol 116 No 8 The NZPUC contains two Conferences, three Missions and one attached church.
Cover credit: Pablo Lillo It covers approximately 40 million square kilometres. Most of our Mission’s islands are north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Our Union sits between 165 degrees east and 120 degrees west and has the International Date Line running through it. This means that when Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and Wallis Island are enjoying Sabbath, the rest of the Union are already in the first day of the week, Sunday. See page 9 for more on the interesting challenge this presents. Our Union has an approximate population of 4.5 million people, with a church membership of 17,183 at the end of 2010. The largest French-speaking countries in the South Pacific are found in our Union. French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Fatuna Islands, function under French law and add another dimension to Head of News & Editorial: the many diverse cultures in the NZPUC. Pastor Pablo Lillo Longburn College, our only institution, is situated on the fringes of Palmerston Email: [email protected] North in the lower part of the North Island of NZ, and is the only boarding high Assistant Editor: school in our Division. It caters for students from the Pacific Islands as well as Jarrod Stackelroth Australia, South-East Asia, Japan and New Zealand. The “Longburn Experience” has Assistant Editor: been shared by students for over 100 years, and has been the stepping stone for Kent Kingston many who have entered full-time church employment in this Division (page 8). Sales & Marketing: From our head office in Auckland, our team spreads out over this huge piece of Dora Amuimuia the Pacific Ocean to bring the three angels’ messages to some of the most isolated Copyeditor: islands in the world. We praise God for His incredible blessings both in the lives of Tracey Bridcutt His people and the transformation of those coming to know Him for the first time. Graphic Design: In this edition, a team of experts explore the importance of having dinner at the Loopeck Lim table as a family (page 10) and we see some of the success the health program CHIP Communication assistant: is having in the region, with almost 40 programs in NZ in the past year. Revona Govender Please enjoy a brief journey through this wonderful part of the Pacific as you read Letters: [email protected] this special NZPUC edition of RECORD. News & Photos: [email protected] Noticeboard: [email protected] record.net.au CONTENTS Mail: Adventist Media Network Locked bag 1115 News Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia 3 Mission sees new group grow Phone: (02) 9847 2222 7 Quake fundraising brings schools together Fax: (02) 9847 2200 9 Sunday worship on Wallis Island Subscriptions: 10 15 CHIP success in NZ Record mailed within Australia and New Zealand $A43.80 $NZ73.00 Features Other prices on application 10 Faith at the table Printed fortnightly [email protected] 13 From gangs to God 18 Good things come . . . Executive Publishers 15 Senior Consulting Editor: Dr Barry Oliver Columns Director of Communication: 7 My church David Gibbons 12 Opinion 16 Record rewind 18 20 Flashpoint
Follow us on Twitter @Adventist_news New Zealand Pacific Union Conference Membership: 17,183 Churches: 184 Cook Islands Mission Membership to population: 1:276 Population: 11,124 Membership: 839 Churches: 16 Membership to population: 1:29
French Polynesia Mission Population: 294,935 Membership: 4187 Churches: 50 Membership to population: 1:65
New Caledonia Mission Population: 256,275 Membership: 731 Churches: 9 Membership to population: 1:342
North New Zealand Conference Population: 3,328,700 Membership: 9391 Churches: 83 Membership to population: 1:346
South New Zealand Conference Population: 1,038,300 Membership: 2014 Churches: 24 Membership to population: 1:486
Wallis Island Membership: 3 Company: 1
Pitcairn Island Membership: 18 Church: 1
Our MISSION is to empower, mentor and resource leaders to have a healthy growing Church in the NZPUC.
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NZ churches score a “try” for Jesus Auckland, New Zealand More than 30,000 people will be introduced to Adventist beliefs during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand later this year. This is the estimated result of a cooperative initiative between Signs of the Times magazine, the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference (NZPUC) and the North and South New Zealand Conferences. “The Rugby World Cup in September presents us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impact New Zealand and its visitors,” said Anton van Wyk, regional pastor for the Healthy Adventist Churches department of the North New Zealand Conference. “The ‘Try for Jesus’ initiative will Signs will have a World provide us with an invaluable, quality and ready-to-use tool Cup flavour. for sharing lasting hope and friendship during the event. This initiative is certainly an answer to the prayers of many here.” Signs of the Times will produce a special Rugby World Cup magazine edition as a part of the Try for Jesus outreach, which includes an increased print run for personal distribution by church members. Local churches are encouraged to purchase and mass distribute the magazine to locals and international visitors throughout the country as part of their evangelism efforts. “I strongly urge local churches to have a strategic plan on how best to share the special Signs in their community and to be part of the many and varied activities that will be held during the time of the Rugby World Cup,” said Pastor Jerry Matthews, president of the NZPUC. “Try for Jesus will give a large number of church members a wonderful opportunity to share their faith in a very non-threatening way.” The special Rugby World Cup edition of Signs of the Times will feature health, lifestyle, relationships and even spiritual articles related to the event. Those who receive the magazines will find more than 10 ways to connect with the Church. These include the Adventist Discovery Centre’s lifestyle and spiritual courses, free Adventist books and DVDs, and a free subscription to a digital Signs of the Times. Local churches will also be able to make direct contact with New Zealand respondents. “It’s all about making conversions from tries,” said Lee Dunstan, editor of Signs of the Times. More @
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Leaders learn to “Think Orange” Papeete, French Polynesia Departmental directors for youth, family, women’s and Relationships cluster children’s ministries combined to hold a training weekend director at NZPUC. “It is for 200 leaders at the Papeete Seventh-day Adventist great to see the ministries School. working as a cluster and Leaders from the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference in an integrated way. I joined French Polynesian leaders at the event, called hope that more events Reconnect, which focused on “Think Orange” concepts. like this one happen Orange thinking is a strategy for ministry that is all over the union. integrated and focuses on the importance of community Participants felt equipped and refining the Gospel message to speak to each age and encouraged.” Some group and stage of life. participants reported An interactive training session. Participants for the weekend attended workshops for getting a greater all four ministries, providing a unique opportunity to learn understanding of women’s ministries—a workshop they about how other ministries work. “It was an honour to be would not normally attend. Others felt compelled to do part of this unique event,” said Pastor Kylie Ward, Family more for their children.—Kylie Ward/RECORD staff Quake fundraising brings schools together Newcastle, New South Wales Students, staff and parents of Macquarie College were so moved by the devastation of the recent Christchurch earthquake that they embarked on an optimistic fundraising project to help earthquake victims at their sister school, Christchurch Adventist School (CAS). The “Cash for C.A.S” project spanned two weeks and raised more than $NZ10,600. Fundraising activities included small donation buckets in each classroom, a cupcake stall and, at the end of the two weeks, a “red and black” mufti day. Stalls were set up around the college, as black-and-red clad students purchased everything from food to models for painting. There was also a mobile rock-climbing wall brought by Megamania, which donated all proceeds. The climbing wall was very Christchurch Adventist School principal Dan Carrasco expressed his most sincere, heartfelt popular. thanks to everyone involved in the generous fundraising efforts.—Michael Heath
MY CHURCH AVARUA, Cook Islands Over the past three years Eric Toleafoa we’ve had 43 people commit I attend the Avarua Seventh-day Adventist Church in their lives to God through Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Cook Islands is made up baptism. I’m currently of 15 small islands with a total land mass of 240 square encouraging our church kilometres and a population in excess of 14,000. members to be involved in Avarua has a weekly attendance of 97 people. The small study groups. The aim church has a good balance of age groups, from children is to use these as a base for to the elderly. In the past the church has had a big youth evangelism. As more of our group but many have moved to study at Pacific Adventist church members get involved University, Fulton College and New Zealand. in evangelism, they’ll start to I’ve been pastoring the church for three years and my find their purpose in life. If primary focus has been to create opportunities for our everyone in our church was church community to connect with the unchurched. For purpose driven, our church outreach we’ve run kids’ clubs over the school holidays and would be overflowing with people in need of a Saviour. our youth have intentionally mixed with people in need, Please pray for our church, that God may use us to make helping them where possible and praying with them. a huge impact in the island’s capital.
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Boarding school focused on mission Palmerston North, New Zealand Longburn Adventist College (LAC) has shown steady exemplary record growth over the past 20 years, and is a busy, thriving educa- of academic tional institution of 300 students. achievement. Its In the early ‘90s student numbers had dwindled to around retention and 60 and the college was in imminent danger of closure. A success rate with courageous decision by the then Trans-Tasman Union to senior students keep the college operating, and that all Adventist schools has been noted in New Zealand would become state-integrated schools, by the Ministry of helped the college to survive. Education. “Things were difficult in the early ‘90s” recalled assist- Originally, Longburn students receive an unexpected visit. ant principal Stan Walsh. “Thankfully, Pastors Ron Evans Longburn was and Harold Harker had faith in the future of Longburn and a “missionary college” designed to equip young people for ensured it remained open.” service. That faith has paid off with the roll continuing to grow “That’s still our core business,” Mr Sharp said. “It’s grati- over the past 20 years. As an “integrated school” there are fying to see young people make right decisions and reach now no tuition fees for students from New Zealand, Australia their potential. I’m particularly pleased to see an increasing and the Cook Islands. The integration deed with the govern- number of our graduates choose Avondale College to further ment ensures the Church is still the owner and operator of their education and decide on a life of service.” the college and that the “special character” of the Seventh- The college still teaches the importance of service day Adventist Christian is upheld. “There’s an irony having through its Weeks of Prayer, service trips, involvement with auditors from the government’s Education Review Office, Bible in Schools and continuing to attach importance to sometimes atheists and agnostics, come and ensure that Bible as a compulsory subject for all students. we are upholding the Adventist character of the college,” Year 13 student Debbie Harris said, “Longburn has helped principal Bruce Sharp said. me build the foundations of my faith and prepared me to be LAC is a Year 7–13 secondary school with an more useful in this world.”—Bruce Sharp NEWS FEATURE
Sunday worship on Wallis Island by Ray Coombe he Seventh-day Adventist Church is still Union Mission requested the South Pacific Division Biblical very new on the French-speaking island of Wallis, Research Committee (BRC) to study the issue and clarify situated some 300 kilometres east of the 180 any biblical support for a Sunday Sabbath observance. degree meridian, north-east of Fiji. The first Eventually, in 2009, the BRC released a statement which baptismT of six candidates only occurred in 2008 as a was voted by the Division Executive Committee that says result of a Global Mission initiative that commenced in in part, “We recommend that the present practice of late 2007. Today, the fledgling company struggles to grow Sabbath-keeping in the Pacific Islands around the date in a Catholic-dominated culture because island customs line be maintained”. It further adds, “As there is no clear and prejudices make it very difficult for new converts to ‘Thus saith the Lord’ for the establishment of the date line survive. and the keeping of the Sabbath around the date line, it Wallisian Adventists, part of the New Caledonia Mission, is important to listen to the local Seventh-day Adventist are however quite unique within the New Zealand Pa- community and its leadership.” cific Union Conference because, like members in the Line The position of the BRC, which has subsequently been Islands (Kiribati) and Tonga, they observe the seventh-day affirmed by the General Conference Biblical Research Insti- Sabbath on what is locally called Sunday. This situation is tute, accepts the historical position of the Church since its created by the unusual diversion of the International Date pioneer missionaries first arrived in Tonga in 1891 with the Line (IDL) many hundreds of kilometres east of the 180 mission ship Pitcairn, and found the local Tongan Protes- degree meridian, which now includes these three ter- tants worshipping on the western hemisphere Saturday, ritories in Eastern hemisphere time (i.e. the same day as but calling it Sunday. Australia and New Zealand) when they are in fact part of So today, Adventists in Tonga, the Phoenix and Line the western hemisphere, sharing the same actual daytime Islands and Wallis, are consistent with historic Adventism as Samoa, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. in the Pacific by observing the true seventh day on what When evangelist Pastor Jean-Noel Adeline and a few lay is mistakenly called Sunday. Thus they observe the same members from New Caledonia first arrived on the island in daytime zone as Samoa and Hawaii and other territories October 2007 to begin sharing the Adventist message, they within the western hemisphere. decided, after prayer and careful study, that like members in Tonga, they should also observe the Sabbath on the [For further information on this topic you can request a DVD presentation by Dr Paul true seventh day for that part of the Pacific—and so they Petersen entitled Sabbath Observance in the Pacific from the SPD Field secretary, began observing the Sabbath from sunset Saturday night Dr David Tasker, at [email protected] or visit www.spd.adventist.org.au/ to sunset Sunday. sabbathintonga ] This strange situation has often puzzled and concerned Adventist visitors to Tonga and in 2005 the Trans-Pacific Ray Coombe is the former director of Adventist Mission.
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y teenager isn’t engaged in our family adolescence may have a lasting positive influence on di- any more. What can I do?” “How can I protect etary quality and meal patterns in young adulthood.1 my children from the risky behaviours all around “The family meal setting has the potential to substan- them?” “My son never listens to me. He’s tially impact the dietary intake of children and may provide alwaysM on some sort of technology and tunes me out.” “My an important avenue for obesity prevention. However, op- daughter doesn’t seem to be connected to God any more.” portunities for families to have meals together have been Parents, grandparents and concerned adults face these negatively affected by changes in our society, and data questions every day. suggests that the frequency of family meals may be declin- While we all know there is no “cure-all” for anything in ing”.2 One such change that affects childhood obesity is life, there is a proven powerful tool for working with kids the ready and quick access to “fast foods”. Whoever is re- which is very simple, inexpensive and readily available. You sponsible for getting the groceries needs to avoid bringing can connect with your kids, help make them healthier, im- home fast foods to be eaten during the family meal time. prove their test scores, reduce the chance of risky behav- Research has reported that fast foods tend to have frequent iours and grow their faith by using this simple tip: eat family servings of chips and soda, both of which are associated meals together! with obesity among adolescents.3 Given that obesity is such It’s important to remember that meal times are not only a large problem in families living in the developed world, an event where food is prepared and consumed; they are it is essential that we do all that is possible to avoid foods also a time to talk and interact. Discussion of a broad range associated with excessive weight gain. In research among of topics can lead to family interactions that have the po- kids attending alternative schools, students who reported tential for developing quality relationships within the family. never eating family meals were more likely to be over- In order for these interactions to be of high quality, it is weight, to eat less fruits and fewer breakfasts, and to be necessary to avoid distractions. So, turn off the television more depressed.4 and mobile phones and put your focus entirely on your kids There is clearly much scientific data available that and broader family. Here are some good reasons for mak- corroborates that family meals are associated with more ing the move toward meaningful family meals. healthful meals and therefore less obesity. Think about it: obesity is a severe problem and eating family meals gives FAMILY MEALS CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY you one simple strategy that can have a beneficial effect in FOR COMBATING OBESITY! preventing it. One study conducted on youngsters reported that kids who watched television during meals were found to have THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL lower intakes of vegetables, calcium-rich food and grains, HEALTH AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE and at the same time had higher intakes of soft drinks In the face of such busy family schedules that many face, compared to adolescents not watching television during it certainly seems that we should be doing all that we can meals. They concluded that family meals during do to ensure that our kids enjoy academic success. Can
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eating meals together help in this area too? Teens who have meals with their families are also less likely A program called Project EAT explored the association to have suicidal thoughts or suicidal attempts, and are less between the frequency of family meals and the psycho- likely to ever be suspended from school.6 The issue of teen social wellbeing of adolescent boys and girls.5 The data suicide is particularly important in areas where it is prob- analysis from this research showed that the frequency of lematic, such as Australia and New Zealand. family meals was associated with having a higher academic Research has reported that family meals are associated performance. Another study reported similar findings; teens with less substance use. One such study reported that the in that study who reported eating with their families were frequency of family meals was associated with less more likely to have higher grades in school and were more substance use along with less theft and reduced interest in likely to go to college.6 gang membership.8 In another study with similar findings, Barbara Mayfield of Purdue University, US, would agree it was reported that family meals were associated with a that family meals improve students’ grades. She reported lower likelihood of tobacco and alcohol use.9 that “a Reader’s Digest survey of more than 2000 high Parents should be encouraged by these findings because school seniors compared academic achievement with they point out that there are indeed things they can do to family characteristics. Eating meals with their family was a protect their kids from risk. stronger predictor of academic success than whether they We can all benefit by learning how to talk to our kids, lived with one or both parents”.7 especially at mealtime. “This year’s CASA study (from Without a doubt, we all want our children to succeed. Columbia University) demonstrates that the magic that Doing something as simple as eating meals together has happens at family dinners isn’t the food on the table, but been shown to improve test scores and grades, even when the conversations around it. Family dinners relate to family the family situation is less than ideal through divorce or bonding which relates to significantly higher rates of pro- separation. social behaviour and lower rates of all types of risk behav- iour.”10 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY MEALS AND HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOURS AMONG ADOLESCENTS FAITH AT THE TABLE The issue of risky behaviours is global. No society or Children begin to form their image of God at an early age culture is exempt from kids facing huge behavioural and from their experiences and relationships with parents and emotional risks with potentially severe health consequenc- other significant adults in their lives. They observe and are es. Parents are almost universally in agreement: they want affected by how these adults live out their relationship with to keep their kids away from these dangers. Fortunately God. Marjorie Thompson says, “the way we relate to each family meals can assist in this area too. other is the most important spiritual discipline in the life of Over half of teens who do not eat dinner with their par- a family”.11 Research by the Search Institute confirms that ents have sex by the age of 15 to 16. This rate decreased the most significant religious influence on children is not to 32 per cent when there were family meals in the home. what happens at church but what happens at home.12
record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 11 opinion* Kylie Ward Healthy relationships The Gospel of Luke tells the story other’s world and gain understand- of Jesus encountering a blind man on ing from each other’s perspectives— the road; He asks a very unexpected to love. question, “What is it that you need?” For so long I have been frustrated It’s an unusual question for the God with sermons or articles on dealing of the universe who knows the begin- with the barren, the single, the mar- ning from the end. ried, the divorced . . . fill in the blank Isn’t it obvious that he needs sight? of life situation and the answer is the production of illegal narcotics. I won- I think that Jesus is far wiser than same–the call is to love, to listen, to der, does what I do each day meet the looking to the obvious and under- understand, to reach out as Jesus did. desperate need for love of those who stands what the human heart desires. Ellen White said, “If we would humble are desperately lost? It’s the simplest Jesus reaches out into the world of ourselves before God, and be kind and and hardest thing to do–to reach out the blind man and asks a question that courteous and tender-hearted and to the needs of others with love. But shows that what is happening for him pitiful, there would be 100 conver- in my opinion it’s the most impor- matters to the God of the universe. sions to the truth where now there is tant thing that we can do; before any I love this story because it fuels my only one” (Welfare Ministry, p 86). program, any event, any teaching, opinion of what the Church needs. We It’s not just the Church that is reach out to people and meet them don’t need another program, another desperate for loving relationships—it’s with love. * Views represented in Opinion reflect those of the author event or any more information, even the world. I look out my office window and not necessarily those of the Seventh-day Adventist though those are good things. We and see a house that has been newly Church. are desperate for people to reach out constructed. The previous house was Kylie Ward is family relationships cluster director to each other’s needs, go into each knocked down as it was used for the for the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference.
Eating together provides a time for bonding, great frequency and weight status among adolescents: Cross-sectional and 5-year longitudinal associa- tions.” Obesity, 16, no. 11, (August, 2008): 2529-2534. discussion and faith talk. Deuteronomy 6 says that if we 3. Kerri Boutelle, Jayne Fulkerson, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Mary Story, and Simone French, “Fast food for family meals: relationships with parent and adolescent food intake, home food availability want to pass on faith then we will be more intentional and and weight status.” Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 35, no. 1, (January, 2007): 24-29. deliberate about creating rhythms in our homes and talking 4. Jayne Fulkerson , Martha Kubik, Mary Story, Leslie Lytle and Chrisa Arcan, “Are there nutritional and other benefits associated with family meals among at-risk youth?” Journal of Adolescent about our faith. The simple event of sitting at home having Health, 45, no. 4, (October, 2009): 389-395. a meal together becomes an important time when beliefs 5. Marla Eisenberg, Rachel Olson, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Mary Story and Linda Bearinger. “Correlations Between Family Meals and Psychosocial Well-Being Among Adolescents.” Archives of and values are both developed and practised. Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 158, no.8, (August, 2004): 792-796. So do it–eat with your kids!! 6. Council of Economic Advisors. “Teens and their parents in the 21st century: an examination of the trends in teen behavior and the role of parental involvement, 2000.” Accessed 18 November From improving health to getting better grades, to 2010: available from http://clinton3.nara.gov/WH/EOP/CEA/html/Teens_Paper_Final.pdf. Internet. reducing the chances of failure through risky behaviours to 7. Barbara Mayfield. “Family Meals Fact Sheet.” Accessed 18 November 2010: available from http:// www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/HumanServices/PublicHealth/SchoolHealth/file65896.pdf. Internet. building faith, it is clear that the simple act of eating with 8. Bisakha Sen, “The relationship between frequency of family dinner and adolescent problem your children will make a difference in their lives. Here is behaviors after adjusting for other family characteristics.” Journal of Adolescence, 33, no. 1, (February, 2010): 187-196. a list of practical suggestions for making family mealtime 9. James White and Emma Halliwell. “Alcohol and tobacco use during adolescence: The Importance important and effective: of the Family Mealtime Environment.” (Journal of Health Psychology, 15, no. 4), (May, 2010): 526- 532. Aim at having at least 5-6 meals a week as a family. 10. CASA—The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. “The Make meal-time extra special. Meals are a wonderful importance of family dinners IV.” September 22,2010. Accessed 18 November 2010: available from http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=606&zoneid=79. Internet. opportunity to show your children how important they are. 11. Thompson, Family: The Forming Centre, p.59. Try these ideas: 12. Search Institute. Effective Christian Education: a National study of Protestant Congregations. 1990. • Turn off distracting technology (cell/home phones); Julie Weslake is Children’s Ministries director for the South Pacific Division. • Remove computers, TVs, MP3 players, etc., from the vicinity of the dinner table; Gary L Hopkins, MD, DrPH, is a research professor for the Department of Behavioural Science at Andrews University and associate director of the • Keep conversations positive, pleasurable and non- Department of Health Ministries for the General Conference. judgemental; • Discuss your children’s day and share yours; and Duane McBride, PhD, is professor and chair for the Department of Behavioural Science and executive director of the Institute for Prevention of • Ask questions that stimulate faith and beliefs. Encour- Addictions, Andrews University. age everyone to take part. Shelley Bacon, MA is AdventistLIVE Distance Learning coordinator (Upper 1. Shira Feldman, Marla Eisenberg, Diane Neumark-Sztainer and Mary Story, “Associations between Columbia Conference). watching TV during family meals and dietary intake among adolescents.” Journal of Nutrition, Education & Behavior, 39, no. 5, (Sept/Oct, 2010): 257-263. Maud Joachim-Celestin is a Masters of Public Health student at Loma Linda 2. Jayne Fulkerson, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Peter J. Hannan and Mary Story, “Family meal University.
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From gangs to God
by David Letele
grew up in a staunch Adventist home and me and impact my life. Before a trip overseas Pastor Siope attended the Ponsonby Seventh-day Adventist Church dropped by my hydroponic shop. He left me a box of reli- in New Zealand. I was part of a generation that was at gious cassettes and said I might be interested in them one church, but not in church. day. They were a collection of tapes from an evangelistic IBy the age of 10, I was taken from home by government series by Pastor Charles D Brooks. welfare agencies and became a ward of the state. It wasn’t I threw the box of tapes into the corner of the shop and a reflection on my family, but my behaviour, as no-one had left them untouched for two years. I had everything I ever control over me. A few years later I left church. wanted. I was content with my life—or so I thought. While living in a boys’ home I was introduced to petty It’s strange how the Holy Spirit works in your life when crime. It wasn’t long before I became involved in harder you least expect it. I was starting to feel a certain amount of crimes. emptiness and one day as I entered my shop the only thing I did very little schooling, as I was continuously expelled I saw was the box of tapes. It’s almost as if the box was the from school. By 14, I was probably a lost soul and needed a only item in my store. sense of belonging, so I contemplated the idea of joining a I needed to do a delivery in my car and thought I’d gang. listen to a tape. As I listened, Pastor Brooks introduced his By 16, I had joined an infamous gang, the Mongrel Mob. sermon titled, “God in bad company”. It was no accident I They became my family. I progressed through the ranks pulled the tape from the box. I was bad company and God very quickly and was sergeant-at-arms by 17. Within two was trying to speak to me. years I was the president of the gang. Over the next 30 days I listened to 30 tapes, one mes- I was constantly in trouble with the police and found my- sage per day. The gap that was empty was being filled. I self incarcerated for different periods of time. By 21, I was had been convicted by the Holy Spirit to the point that I into bank robberies. It became my trade until I was caught needed to do something urgently. I rushed to the North and prosecuted with a 10-year prison term. I spent my 20s New Zealand Conference office and knocked on president in jail and missed time with my wife and two children. Eddie Tupa’i’s door without an appointment and said, “I Soon after turning 30, I was released from jail. I hadn’t need to see you”. rehabilitated as I joined the Mongrel Mob again and became I told Pastor Tupa’i that I needed to be baptised. If you’ve part of the leadership team. Over time I became heavily listened to 30 tapes from Pastor Charles D Brooks, you involved in drug dealing and manufacturing. don’t need further studies. I was ready to give my life over I also owned a business—a hydroponic shop—used as a to God. shopfront to sell drugs and equipment to grow them. Life finally made sense. It wasn’t about me—it was all An old friend from my childhood days at church, who about God and the way He wanted me to live. was now a pastor, would visit me every once in a while in I was baptised by Pastor Tupa’i and have since attended my shop. He knew what I was doing, but he never judged Calvary Community Church in Auckland. I’m honoured to me. With every visit, Pastor Paul Siope would challenge work side-by-side with Pastor Siope, the man who never
record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 13 HEALTH wise Dr James Wright gave up on me, the man who left 30 tapes in my shop. I’m now on the pas- toral team and serve as an elder and Diabetes lead a men’s and women’s cell group. Diabetes is a major lifestyle disease, which means too much sugar (glucose) I was attracted to Calvary church in the blood stream. Untreated, it stealthily clogs blood vessels, preventing cells because of their energy and the pas- and organs from receiving life-giving oxygen, food, vitamins and minerals. sion for the lost. There are people There is a genetic predisposition, but obesity and lack of exercise are the attending with mighty struggles and major causes. Too much food means the pancreas, a gland that produces a their journey is no different to my chemical called insulin, is overwhelmed. (Insulin converts food into glucose, former life. Those attending the cell which goes to muscle fibres and converts into energy.) Sugar overload results. groups don’t all go to church but they Early symptoms are excessive thirst, excessive urination, being overweight belong. We need to give people time and having dry, itchy skin. But as arteries narrow, organs gradually stop and love them as they learn about working. A cataract forms in the lens, and the light receptive retina is damaged. Jesus and His unconditional love and Limbs suffer, toes and feet tingle, turn blue, ulcers form, and amputations are grace. common as the toes and feet rot with gangrene. Kidneys cannot filter blood Calvary is always striving to con- properly, heart vessels are damaged leading to angina, heart failure, stroke and nect with the “unchurched”—I couldn’t premature death. Reduce weight immediately by stopping high sugar and fat imagine a greater calling. I’ve learned foods. No alcohol or fizz drinks. This often controls early disease. If not, tablets in life that church is about what we do, or daily insulin maybe needed. Walk for 30 minutes a day. Don’t smoke. Eat low not what we say. Glycemic Index (GI) foods. I’m extremely blessed to have my Unwell? Go to
by Kent Kingston
t doesn’t matter whether you’re an Australian become a director. And that’s what’s really exciting: the fact or a New Zealander, statistically you have a 40 per cent that laypeople have started this off and the medical pro- chance of dying from cardiovascular disease. The options fession has seen the results. And they’re saying, ‘Hey, we for a sudden-death finale include heart attack and stroke. want to get on board with this. This is a program that really ButI when it comes to the heavyweight championships, new works. We’re seeing fantastic results!’” research by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation For Adventists, or anyone who knows the basics of a and Development (OECD) shows that New Zealanders are healthy lifestyle, CHIP’s recommendations will come as no marginally more obese than Australians. surprise: cut out tobacco and alcohol; reduce salt, sugar, Enter CHIP—the Coronary Health Improvement Program. saturated fats, caffeine and animal products; increase the Developed in 1988 by American Adventist public health proportion of plant-based fresh, whole foods and dietary researcher, Dr Hans Diehl, CHIP is a 40-hour health and fibre; exercise regularly. It’s not rocket science and it’s sadly lifestyle education program run by community volunteers. ironic that many Adventists know the value of these lifestyle Under the relentlessly enthusiastic leadership of Paul practices but fail to embrace them wholeheartedly or share Rankin, the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference (NZPUC) what they know with their neighbours. director of Adventist Health, CHIP has boomed in the past There’s a Maori proverb that resonates with the CHIP few years. Seventh-day Adventist churches the length of NZ emphasis on getting active: Maori noho, maori mati—maori have taken on the challenge of improving their community’s tu, maori ora (when people sit, they die—when people stand, health, with around 40 programs held in almost as many they’re strong). Although CHIP has had little impact on New locations last year. Zealand’s Indigenous population, that’s changing. An older “That number is growing all the time,” says CHIP depart- Maori lady who ran the first Maori CHIP program in the mental manager Althea Hanna. “I believe it will increase far north of New Zealand, was disappointed that only four this year, because we’ve got an ever-increasing number of participants turned up. But one of the four was the father of people who are wanting to get involved.” a significant government health authority. Fast forward to It’s the measurable results that get people excited. Since March 2011, when 19 graduates in Manurewa, South Auck- its inception, local accredited directors have run CHIP across land, celebrated the completion of the first Maori-focused North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New CHIP program fully funded by the government. Discussions Zealand, with more than 50,000 people completing the are underway on funding further programs for Maori groups. program. Clinical trials have underscored what the aver- CHIP has seen Adventists enthusiastic about outreach age CHIP participant achieves—weight loss of 3-4 kilograms and more connected with their communities. Pastor Rankin during the month of the program, a lowering of cholesterol, acknowledges the tremendous commitment of volunteers triglycerides and blood sugar, a healthier digestion and a lift and directors at local churches. “They commit two months in mood. It’s not uncommon for CHIP participants to be told of time and effort to running the CHIP programs,” he said. by their GP that they no longer require medication for diabe- Without their time and enthusiasm the CHIP programs tes or high blood pressure. would not happen.” CHIP’s focus is consistent with the “At our last CHIP Summit in 2010, we had over 20 ap- Church’s traditional teachings on health and is a message plications for new directors,” Mrs Hanna says. “Just recently that is desperately needed in New Zealand today. we had a request from a doctor’s office at Matamata; a More @
record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 15 RECORD REWIND
Life-changing missions for God Rebecca Heuston We can take tremendous inspiration and encouragement from our pioneers’ faith in God to open doors and establish His pres- ence in the Cook Islands. The first light was carried aboard The Pitcairn, an elegant two-masted vessel which sailed into the broad band of flame-orange coral reef that encircles the Cook Islands in 1891. The Seventh-day Adventist missionar- ies “jumped” the reef in a dugout rowed by the natives of the island over the dangerous reef to the safety of the calm waters closer to shore. Numangatini, the first Christian king These first pioneers on board were of Mangaia. Captain John Marsh, Edward and Ida Gates, Albert and Hattie Read, John and Hannah Tay, and James McCoy. They were greeted by curious crowds who gathered to listen to “oremetua Amerika” ministers from America who delivered the first Adventist message to the people of the Cook Islands. Even though the visits to the Cook Islands in these early years were brief, they had in some ways proved beneficial. People had warmed to the stran- gers from far away and they had listened intently to their biblical messages. Their sincerity, devotion to the task at hand and trust in God didn’t go un- noticed by those who came close enough to observe and ponder their ways. Over the next decade visits to the Cook Islands created an interest in Adventist biblical and health messages. People were curious about Adventists and their teach- ings, and a number desired to know more. Through intrigue, tension and setbacks, which threatened its advancement, God worked His will through changing politi- cal, religious and social circumstances of the time. The evidence of His leading was unmistakable! Dr Joseph Caldwell and his wife, Julia, accepted a request to stay on the island as a permanent doctor in 1894. In health and education Adventists made a sizable contribution to life in the community. They believed God was leading and their lives of service would bless others. Adventism was faced with difficulties for many years to come, but with Dr Caldwell’s unshaken determination they believed God’s blessing would be evident as they brought good out of difficult situations. In the 1900s Adventists came into their own and blossomed. Through William and Olive Pascoe the introduction of a monthly magazine in the Rarotongan language called Tuatua Mou (“truth”), proved to be a wonderful means of reaching many in faraway islands. They established a firm base of operations and they looked to the future with confidence, knowing God would bless their efforts to share Adventism with people on all of the Cook Islands.
Rebecca Heuston has an interest in the historical works of the Pacific Islands, by locating documents and artefacts from early Christian influences in the islands to record the cultural context of various museum artefacts. Tui Ridge park Christine Miles In the early ‘80s, the North New Zealand Conference began a search for a suitable property for youth camps. The Church already owned several properties used for camping and youth ministries, but they were too small, or couldn’t be developed further. Haskell Park–where the annual church meet- ings were held–was also at capacity. Would it be possible to find a property that would allow adven- ture and spiritual growth for youth and children, as well as providing a perfect location for future camp meetings? For a long time it seemed impossible. For more than four years, TTUC youth leaders at Tui Ridge. then-Conference youth director, Pastor Roger Nixon, inspected prop- erties throughout the Central North Island. The search became a chal- lenge. There were beautiful properties that met most of the require- ments but the real problem was always the zoning. In July 1985, Pastor Nixon arrived at work to find a package of ma- terial from a Rotorua estate agent. The owner of a horse-riding and farm museum business wanted to sell his 170ha property. Would we like to see it? “It was a thrilling experience to view this property,” Pastor Nixon says. “The further we walked over the property, the stronger was the conviction that this was exactly what we needed.” Unlike all the other properties, Tui Ridge met every criteria, includ- ing recreational zoning. “We accepted this (the zoning) as a miracle,” Pastor Nixon says. In 1986, the first events were held on site-Youth Camp, Junior Camp, Teen Camp and Bible Camp. The first major camp was the then Trans-Tasman Union Conference (TTUC) Pathfinder Camporee, held in 1987. In 2008, Big Camp moved from Haskell Park to Tui Ridge. Today, Tui Ridge is used by a diverse range of clients. While the Adventist Church is the Park’s single biggest user, church-related bookings amount to a mere 27 per cent of total bookings. Andrew West has recently resigned as long-term park manager. His concept was simple: “We want people to see Tui Ridge as a place that does good in the community with no strings attached,” he says. “Our aim is to represent the Seventh-day Adventist Church as an organisa- tion that cares about people.”
Christine Miles is a freelance writer, interpreter and event planner. She lives in Auckland, NZ, with her husband and three children.
record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 17 Goodby Karen Brinkworth things come ...
ood things come to those WHO wait . . . On that day, fire lighting proved rather intriguing. Sometimes the wait can be almost a lifetime. Rather than simply kindling wood and a pile of old news- But Harold Smith* is a man who knew how to paper, Harold was greeted by the unopened and rejected wait. brown paper wrapped package. GHarold was born in 1914. His twin sisters Margaret and Further investigations by the curious young fire lighter Agnes were just two years older. As children they some- revealed a pile of books that included The Great Contro- times attended church on Sundays and at the age of 13, versy, The Desire of Ages and Steps to Christ, all by Ellen Margaret and a friend were baptised. However, for all the White. With reading material in short supply, coupled siblings, the next few years saw any interest in church with a scarcity of money, this new found treasure was wane and God became little more than a happy childhood redeemed from the condemned pile and made its way to memory. Harold’s bedside table. Margaret chose to embark on a nursing career and it The next few months proved to be life changing for was during her training years, as a fresh-faced 20-year- young Harold. The more he read, the more he became old, that a friend introduced her to Dr Harris. Dr Harris was convinced that God had a plan for this world and for his a Seventh-day Adventist. He was keen to share his faith life. Harold was baptised into the family of God and joined with the young and pretty nurse, so he invited Margaret to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. a Bible study group that he was leading at his home. Soon after Harold married Janet, a sweet young lady he Margaret declined, but Dr Harris was persistent. A few met at work. Baby Jack was born, making the family com- days later he presented her with a brown paper parcel, tied plete. Harold and Janet faced the daily challenges of life with string. Not interested in any of the doctor’s beliefs, and were actively involved at church on Sabbath. but concerned that her refusal would offend, Margaret gra- Life rolled on. The previously rescued books were ciously accepted the parcel. Taking it home, she managed Harold’s constant companions and travelled with him to to dump the unopened parcel on the woodpile, where no work—for lunchtime reading—and then off to war. On a US doubt it would provide easy fuel for young Harold when he troop ship, somewhere in the Pacific, this young conscien- lit the next fire. tious objector read and read and fell deeper and deeper in Margaret made a determined effort to cut her contact love with his newfound Friend and Saviour. with Dr Harris and his slightly strange but earnest beliefs. Harold’s sister Margaret married too. Nursing was a big And so ended the story—or so she thought. part of her life . . . and she made sure that she never saw Harold’s story was, however, just beginning. Dr Harris again.
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Good things come ...
Life The time was now right. Harold took the old leather took different bound copy of Steps to Christ from his bookshelf and re- paths for Harold and turned it to its original owner. The inside cover Margaret and it was almost inscription read, “To Nurse Smith, May this book lead you 60 years later that their paths crossed to your Saviour. Dr Harris.” And it surely did. again, in any significant way. In the pages of those long ago abandoned books, Having lost his wife Janet, and now well into their Margaret found her Saviour and a Friend. She has peace 80s, Harold contacted his sisters. Agnes lived alone a half- and knows that whatever the future brings she will spend hour drive away and Margaret lived in a rest home nearby. eternity with Jesus. For many years Margaret had been unwell and relatively It took 70 years, but God is the God of miraculous en- uncommunicative. Harold enjoyed the re-acquaintance counters, and we never know how God is going to use us with Agnes, but it seemed that any chance of communi- in some small way to be a part of His greater plan. cating with Margaret was going to be more difficult. Just as the giving of a little book called Steps to Christ A few years passed and Harold’s sister Agnes, died. Ha- seemed so insignificant, God used that simple act to bring rold married Rachel and Margaret developed further health about a huge change in the course of history for one family complications. She was transferred to the hospital where in New Zealand. all her medications were stopped, possibly in an effort to It took 70 years. What if Dr Harris hadn’t invited Marga- not prolong the inevitable. ret to his Bible study? What if the doctor hadn’t persevered However, the outcome was totally unexpected. Miracu- with the parcel of books? What if Margaret had tossed lously after some 15 years, Margaret’s health returned with the books into a rubbish bin and not the woodpile? What a sharp mind and a keen sense of humour. Her carers were if Harold had used the pages of those books to start the astounded. The other health complications were sorted fire? What if Margaret had died before her mind had been out and Margaret transferred back to the rest home. restored? What if Harold had not visited? What if . . .? Harold and Rachel began visiting Margaret regularly, Life is full of small miracles . . . and big ones! Especially and a long forgotten relationship began to be restored. for those who let God use their lives . . . and then wait on All were keen to make up for lost time and Margaret was His timing. full of questions. One of those questions was “What will Harold and Margaret have both since died but their legacy lives on. happen to me when I die?” Harold was able to explain a * This is a true story but names have been changed for privacy reasons. biblical view of death and this lead on to further questions. Karen Brinkworth is a pseudonym. She writes from New Zealand.
record.net.au • APRIL 30, 2011 19 FLASHPOINT: EAST AUCKLAND CITY CHURCH
Lavinia Kafoa Vaiomounga Keith Nathan Toni Kata Meli Kata I was baptised in December 2010 I’m very new to the church. I’ve I’ve been baptised for I’ve been attending church with my by Pastor Jean-Noel Adeline at been attending as a visitor for four six months. My favourite husband since October 2010. We were the East Auckland City Church. months so I consider myself to Bible verse is Psalm 139. baptised two months later. Knowing Jesus My favourite Bible verse is John be an amateur learner. Church is It means so much to me has impacted our lives in powerful ways, 8:32, “Then you will know the a place where I feel I belong. My because no-one knows more than anyone could ever know. I was truth, and the truth will set you new friends have been caring and me as well as God. I going through a lot of personal hardship free.” Knowing Jesus through the accepting; that means the world have never met so many and often asked why I had to suffer Seventh-day Adventist Church to me. I enjoy meeting new people people who love me for so much. My loving God answered my has set me free. every week and the fellowship. who I am. questions through 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Anita Wilson Genio Elmedolan Anastasia Henry I started attending church in August last year I grew up in an Adventist home but never Life has been challenging since my baptism and soon started Bible studies. It wasn’t long saw God as a friend. I always pictured last year. Baptism doesn’t necessarily change before I gave my life to God through baptism, Him as a harsh judge. I read John 3:17, everything overnight, it’s a total commitment to the biggest day of my life. The stories I enjoy “For God did not send his Son into the Jesus, my Lord and Saviour. I have a wonderful reading the most are from the Old Testament. world to condemn the world, but to save church family who are accepting and loving. The I enjoy reading about the mighty men and the world through him.” As I investigated greatest joy I experience every Sabbath is to women of the Bible and the struggles they the Scriptures further, I discovered an open God’s Word. God’s Word is helping me to faced in their daily lives. I love attending church astonishing truth: Jesus came to save. live a better life. The biblical teaching guides me every Sabbath, the highlight of my week. and gives me wisdom.
Lisa Kata Tony Donald Vicki Henry Celina Henry I’ve been attending church I was baptised in 2008 by Pastor Paul I was baptised in 1998 and love I was baptised recently after two for a short time; I consider Gredig. I now serve the Lord as a Bible reading and hearing the Word years of Bible study. Throughout that myself a beginner. My worker. I love connecting with people of God. John 1:1 is my favourite time I read many Psalms. I enjoy 12-year-old son introduced and introducing Jesus in their lives. My verse, “In the beginning was the David’s songs and prayers; they’re me to John 3:16—I’ve found favourite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 1:10. Word, and the Word was with encouraging and give me hope. His Jesus’ message to be real. It’s Paul appeals to us to be perfectly united God, and the Word was God.” songs of praise motivate me to lift impacted my life in powerful in mind and thought. He calls us to work The Word has come alive in my my heart to God when I’m feeling ways. I now have greater together so that there are no divisions in life and blessed me, more than I down and when I’m happy. It’s peace. the church. could ever imagine. I hear what important for my Christian journey I’m meant to hear: God’s voice, to worship God regularly. His leading. 20 APRIL 30, 2011 • record.net.au In New Zealand, over 47% of marriages end in divorce...
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Anniversary Pastor Harold and Olive 18.12.10. They married 18.12.1945 the floods, Mark Lewandowski, celebrated their sapphire at Adelaide City church and were son of Tadeusz and Jadwiga Josephs anniversary (65 years) with their partners in ministry for over 40 Lewandowski (Stanthorpe, Qld), (nee children, Shirley, Beverly and years in NSW, Tas, Vic and SA and Letitia Barnett, daughter of Buller), Darrell, and their families on including five years in Ceylon (Sri Peter and Carolyn Barnett Lanka) and India. Harold (Kenmore), were married 30.1.11 continued taking services into his at Topiaries at Beaumont, Draper. Positions vacanT 80s. They have five grandchildren They spent their honeymoon in Assistant manager—ACA Health Benefits Fund (Wahroonga, and four great-grandchildren. Cairns and have established their NSW). We are seeking a qualified, highly competent and They still live independently and home in Goondiwindi, Qld. experienced accountant, with excellent managerial skills, to join our are members of Nunawading Gavin Rowe management team. To do this role effectively you will need a CA or church where four generations of CPA qualification; a minimum of five years accounting experience; their family attend. Lisoff—Babakobau. Roman Lisoff, proven exposure to organisational management; and proven ability son of Pavell (deceased) and to effectively manage a team. You will need to multi-task, and be weddings Tatiana Lisoff (Lidcombe, NSW), able to focus on both the finance and operational aspects of the and Orlena Babakobau, daughter business. Previous experience in the insurance or health industry Bouro—Sellars. Chokal Karl of Thomas and Janet Babakobau would be ideal. For more information, contact Jody Burgoyne, Bouro, son of Simeon and Eileen (Coomera, Qld), were married
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