New Vision Camps in Five Conferences

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rurning Off—9 New Vision Camps in Five Conferences ith New Vision camps for the blind and deaf conducted by five conferences this past year, a Wrecord number of 85 children have benefited. Pastor Ray Coombe, director of Christian _ove Being a Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired, which sponsors the camps, says that the offering 'Missionary —8 scheduled for April 9 will provide funds for similar camps for the next two years. EDITORIAL Saving Each Other a Seat

So m e It's Sabbath again. There you are in need each other. Sabbaths the pew. You've stopped and you're We're all human, and we are all there's just exhausted. The tears aren't far away. As drawn by how much He loves us. None no space for bib- you slide to your knees for silent prayer of us sit in the pew without need of lical exposition. you realise how awkward it is to talk to Him. Some Sabbaths God when you've backed off from Him We rejoice in witnessing a baptism. you just feel like for awhile. All you really hope is that Each one of us takes pleasure in seeing you've heard the sermon will reach you; you really a Christian family intact and strong. every comment don't want to go on—or listen to—that When 13th Sabbath comes around and I before it's said. talk circuit again. we hear the kindergarten children, we You know which comment will get what The washing machine thunders away, silently pray that they grow to love Him response and what the next logical word clashing with the televised mellow tones and are saved for eternity. is. In your mind you're saying, "Can't of "Sunday's" Jim Waley. The phone But we're a little contradictory. While you just speed it up a little, because I've rings. taking pleasure in another's joy, we had a terrible week and I don't have the "Hi. Look, I just rang because you often create another's pain. energy for this right now, and getting just don't seem to be yourself lately. I Paul says, "I do not understand what close to God has been the hardest thing was just wondering how you are. Are I do. For what I want to do I do not do, for me. Can't someone just minister to you all right?" but what I hate I do.... For I have the me?" And how precious that question feels desire to do what is good, but I cannot It's dark when you get up in the ... so you talk. carry it out. For what I do is not the morning. You know this is the only There's no talk about who's really good I want to do; no, the evil I do not chance you're really going to get to be responsible for that disastrous paint job want to do—this I keep on doing" alone with God. The lounge seems lone- on the church windows, it's just two (Romans 7:15-19, NIV). ly with the TV off and the family asleep. Seventh-day Adventists supporting each Our behaviour sometimes confuses The Desire of Ages is in one hand, and other during a spiritually barren week. us, let alone those who know us—and as the Bible in the other. But this morning Monday morning and the lounge is for those who don't know us . . . We all it seems the ceiling is pressing in. just as quiet. But there doesn't seem to stand convicted. Concentration is a struggle, and you be a ceiling this morning. He organised We need each other's support to keep can't remember whether you paid that the right person to phone you—and you in contact with God. We need each bill, and there's a new tyre to be bought were reminded that He loves you. other's prayers to survive spiritually this week. And somehow it doesn't Reminded that it takes much more than each day. seem right to bring God into the mun- gyprock to block Him out. We need to look out for each other. dane of it all. Precious, precious morning. No one enjoys the idea of another fail- Connecting with God during work, ing in their spiritual walk. well, that's nigh-on an impossibility. We may not all like each other (aren't We're all going to heaven together. It There's getting everything done for the some people so irritating?). We may not isn't a competition. Those on their way boss, going to the bank at lunchtime, all agree (although why they can't just to heaven aren't the type who'll get trying to turn off from the office gos- accept what I say is beyond me). We upset if the unexpected guest arrives at sip—its a snowball of the messy bits of may not even understand each other the marriage supper with the Lamb. life. Then of course there's the cooking, (I've met some fairly frustrating peo- We'll put out extra seats in expectation. shopping and the worship committee. ple). But one thing is for sure, we all Karen Miller

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2 RECORD April 2, 1994 LETTERS

This indicates a growth in the move- with our Creator and daily responding Shining Example ment of the Holy Spirit in using many to His Spirit, before these events hap- Elaine Lenaghan, Lake Macquarie's believers from different age groups, pen. Being a "good Adventist" may not Citizen of the Year (reported in sexes and social ,levels. We should not be good enough. J Rothery, NNZ Flashpoint, March 12), is a shining insist on confining this gift to one per- example of a person letting their light son any more than the other spiritual Lost Logo Better shine. I have even heard her described gifts. I wholeheartedly agree with "Old as "almost an angel" by a non-Christian. Our reason for being involves far Time Logo" (Letters, February 26) in My daughter and I are Adventists more than an appreciation of the regard to our lovely "three angels" today as a result of living next door to Sabbath, a hope in the Second Coming, logo being changed to an uninteresting- Elaine 20 years ago. The loving care the Investigative Judgment and a belief looking symbol that looks more like a we saw her give to so many affected that Ellen White was used of God. totem pole. our lives for the 12 years we were Just as the pioneers had to re-evalu- I was disappointed when a decision neighbours. ate following the Great Disappoint- was made to do away with the three (Mrs) Maureen Bainbridge, Qld ment, may we also have the courage to angels that we've had for so many re-evaluate our focus in the light of years. Take the Stand Jesus, and refocus in those areas He How lovely it would be to see Thank you, Dr Pfandl, for "1844 and considers priorities. churches everywhere place back on Beyond" (Editorial, February 19). Robin Greenfield, NNZ their church the three-angels logo. It Time and years have never separated has meaning and intelligence. It is church members well-rooted in the Hit the Nail also one of the cornerstones of our faith. I am thankful for these members As a church we boast of the knowl- doctrines. Jack Goldsmith, NSW who stand for truth. edge we have of last-day events, so it God is love and loves every person. was with interest that I read the feature Would the three-angels logo have any When we all love one another, our "How Long Until the Sunday Law?" meaning to a person who wasn't a identity will glow and our church will (February 19). James Coffin hit the nail Seventh-day Adventist? grow. (Mrs) K Francewski, Vic on the head with his statement, "Despite Ellen White's detailed picture Secure Enough? of what we can expect, she left a lot I agree with Dr Pfandl in the editori- unsaid." al "1844 and Beyond," that we need to Is it possible that when this event reflect and evaluate our focus during takes place many an Adventist will be Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily repre- this 150th year since the Great unprepared and eternally lost simply sent those of the editors or the denomination. Letters Disappointment. However, I hope we because Mrs White did not give addi- should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, can honestly reflect and evaluate our tional information? Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their understanding of our doctrines in the The only way we can survive the name, address and telephone number. Letters received light of many Scriptures. unknown is by being in close contact more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be With the multiplicity of surveys, has printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and liter- anyone ever analysed why we accept ary requirements, but the author's original meaning will the Sabbath and the Second Coming as not be changed. Not all letters received will be published. valid and important, yet some have list a OillailiCio, reservations about the Sanctuary and the Spirit of Prophecy? Could it be E1 because the Sabbath and the Second Coming are frequently validated by the sAL144-17,911)7W FAIrft words of Jesus, and supported by many ottlY — NoT IVog

~~RECORD April 2, 1994 3 FLASHPOINT~~

dent of the Volga-Ural Wales Conference health will be monitored by a new Union for Youth Conference were impressed and communication direc- Religious Liberty "The response to the new because it is an ongoing tor, Pastor George Drinkall, Association. More than 70 youth outreach leaflets has program. Project Penza is the president of the participants, representing a been fantastic," says Pastor began with a preaching Australasian Drug Council number of Christian and Barry Gane, the youth series, health lectures and a (ADC). He was elected at other churches, chartered director for the South stop-smoking program; this the ADC's annual general the new association during a Pacific Division. (An adapt- was followed by a Bible-lec- meeting in Alice Springs. meeting on February 14 in ed version of one of the ture program; a series of He has served as secretary Zagreb. A group of con- four leaflets was printed in doctrinal presentations; for the past seven years and cerned representatives from YOR on March 12.) The church leadership training vice-president for three minority churches, includ- leaflets were produced by and outreach training came years. ing Adventists, had a the division Youth next; then a bridging pro- prominent role in initiating Department, with financial gram from health to the Church Admitted the association. Plans are help from the Trans- gospel. This year the North The Adventist Church being made to institute sev- Tasman Union Conference New South Wales was admitted into member- eral commissions specialis- enabling them at be pro- Conference is hoping to ship of the Australasian ing in areas that need atten- duced at an accessible cost train Russian church mem- Drug Council at their annu- tion such as religious educa- to church members. "We bers to help people with al general meeting. The tion in schools, equal access are extremely appreciative alcohol problems. church does have represen- to media by all religious of the TTUC's support," tatives in state temperance denominations, restoration says Pastor Gane. "In doing Highest Sales societies, but recognition of places of worship this, Pastor Harold Harker, Literature evangelists was given to the fact that destroyed during the war. the president of the TTUC, during February recorded the church is a national Dr Esad Cimic, the leader has affirmed the union's the highest sales for any body, has a temperance of the association, said, "To concern for youth." month since 1991. The structure and promotes a considerable degree the Publishing Department temperance principles. The quality of religious liberty Penza's Progress leader for the South Pacific Salvation Army was also in Croatia will be measured Russian church leaders Division, Pastor Bruce admitted to membership against how the minority regard Project Penza as one Campbell, reports that the because of its involvement churches are treated." of the best evangelistic pro- $A132,000 in retail sales in in temperance. Pastor grams to be run in Russia, February is a good indica- Robert Granger, president Family Conference reports the North New tion that the new publishing of the Western Australian The International Family South Wales communica- program is beginning to temperance body, was a Life Conference, tion director, Pastor George take effect after only 12 delegate to the annual gen- "Empowering Families for Drinkall. He says that both months. eral meeting, in Alice Growth and Change," will the Euro-Asia Division Springs. The local church take place in Sydney from president, Pastor Ted Adventist President pastor, Pastor Kevin Dixon, April 18 to 20. The keynote Wilson, and the then-presi- The North New South also participated in some address, "Healthy Families activities. in the Twenty-First Century," will be given by Did You Hear ... ? Robert Beavers, Clinical ... About the Adventist woman who won the respect Professor of Psychiatry, of her community by staying true to her church? Her Pitcairn History University of Texas recent funeral brought the township to a standstill On January 29 the first Southwestern Medical Many of the townspeople of Bingara, NSW, attended female elder for the Pitcairn School. Other guests Edith Morris's funeral, and many others came out of Island church was ordained. include Christopher Clulow, shops and businesses to stand at the side of the road as a Irma Christian is recognised Director, Tavistock sign of respect as the funeral procession passed. Mrs by the Pitcairn church as a Institute of Marital Studies, Morris was known as a woman of prayer and commit- spiritual leader, and joins London, England; Warwick ment to the Adventist Church. She and her late husband two other elders in the care Harlin, Senior Fellow, organised the local Adventist company's Adventist of the small church. "Irma is Cairnmillar Institute, Appeal for many years—until the company disbanded. indeed a spiritual leader in Melbourne. For details con- "Good on her," a community member told the God's church," reports tact Pastor Bryan Craig, Adventist pastor officiating at her funeral, in the local Mark Ellmoos, the Pitcairn family ministries director, Anglican church. "She stood firm to her beliefs." Island pastor. South Pacific Division. Mrs Morris had said she joined the Adventist Church in the 1940s because it was God's church, and she had Uganda's Quake remained firm to that commitment to end of her life.— The Adventist Submitted by Bjorn Aune Croatian Liberty Development and Relief Croatian religious liberty Agency (ADRA) is

4 RECORD April 2,1994 FLASHPCHNT responding to Uganda's ber for Aboriginal reconcil- need after the country was Student Achieves Internationally iation. struck by earthquake in the Rwenkzori Mountains. Few Adventist stu- School Chaplain deaths were reported. dent Celia Kemp The Wesley Mission's There was massive loss of has attained out- Sydney School for Seniors homes and schools, and it is standing academic (those more than 50 years estimated some 200,000 achievement dur- of age), with an enrolment people are without shelter, ing 1993. Currently of more than 1150, has and the monsoon season studying medicine appointed chaplains for the has just started. ADRA is and maths at first time in its 20-year his- helping with medical assis- Melbourne tory. The Rev Gordon tance, temporary shelter, University, Celia McSkimming and Rev Joan blankets and food supplies. was shared dux of Horgan each spend one day the Presbyterian a week with students about Lillehammer Church Ladies College, the concerns they may Choir performances, con- Melbourne, and have. "It can be a real min- certs and worship services came second in the istry, because as people were provided by SoutHern hemi- grow older they sometimes Adventists to the people of sphere in the have real concerns about Lillehammer during the International Baccalaureate Examination, which was how they will cope with the Winter Olympics. The marked in Geneva. More than 3000 people worldwide ageing process," says Rev Lillehammer church has 200 take part in the examination. McSkimming. "Others have members and was organised concerns about their par- in 1940. Worship services ents and their children." were conducted in English, leaders joined more than leading cause of cancer German and French. 1000 delegates from some deaths in Australian Whale Watch Performances were given of 100 countries at the World women (2200 a year), fol- The Australian and New Valen Solistkor and Forum of the International lowed by bowel cancer. Zealand Exploration Sandefjord Jentekor under Year of the Family con- Every four hours a woman Society is seeking 45 peo- the baton of conductor vened by the United dies of breast cancer. ple to join a scientific expe- Sverre Valen. Concerts Nations for representatives dition that will study the were performed by Per and of non-government affiliat- Reconciling Prayer behaviour of the Southern Monica. The Adventist ing organisations in Malta. The week of prayer for Right Whale. The three- Church worship times were Seventh-day Adventists reconciliation between week expedition in August supplied in the Olympic and Roman Catholics were indigenous Australians and will be led by qualified sci- brochure. the only denominations the wider community is entists who will train vol- with events listed on the now a permanent fixture in unteers in monitoring and Family Scripts United Nations calendar. the nation's religious calen- recording techniques. Work is almost complet- dar. Representatives of a Archaeological digs will be ed on a series of scripts to NEWS EXTRA broad range of religious undertaken to search for be used on radio for the groups have decided that evidence of shore-based International Year of the Breast Cancer the week of prayer, first whaling. Contact Fern Family. Ray Allen, of the Dietary fibre has been held in 1993, should Hames at ANZES for Adventist World Radio identified as a food compo- become an annual event. details on (03) 690 5455. Resource Centre at nent likely to reduce the "Without reconciliation we Newbold College, says the risk of breast cancer, in a cannot look forward to a seven weeks of 10-minute study of Australian women future where our children programming on family by CSIRO nutritionists. will live together with themes are now in the pro- The researchers report that respect for each other's cul- cess of being edited for some women may be able tural identity," says Esme radio. Final English scripts to reduce their breast can- Saunders, a council mem- will be ready in May. cer risk by 50 per cent by Arrangements for transla- eating 30 grams a day of CHURCH CALENDAR tion into as many as 40 lan- fibre-rich foods such as March 31-April 4 South Australian guages are being negotiat- bran breakfast cereals, and Western Australian camp-meeting ed. wholegrain cereals and breads, dried peas and April 1-9 South New South Wales camp-meeting Malta Forum beans, dried and fresh April 2 Communion Service Eight Seventh-day fruits and vegetables. April 9 Offering for Christian Services for the Adventist family ministries Cancer of the breast is the Blind and Hearing Impaired

~~RECORD April 2, 1994 5 PROFILE Taking the Challenge~~

Geoff Madigan was appointed indicates clearly that we are in higher principal in 1990. education and not secondary education. "I was fairly surprised," he says. I would also like to see the college "I hadn't really seen myself as become more well known so that we principal." don't always have to explain Avondale A fourth-generation Adventist, on first introduction. his great-grandmother was an "People in academic circles know early member of the North Fitzroy more about us than we would expect— church in Victoria. His grandfa- and usually it's positive. The academics ther, Ern White, learned his trade who visit Avondale and moderate our at Signs Publishing Company in courses, who look at what we teach and Warburton and later helped estab- how, we examine them, ask questions, lish a well-known Australian print- such as, 'Is this material at degree stan- ing and recording company, White dard, has it been covered adequately and Gillespie. and has it been examined properly.' Educated in Melbourne, he "They don't tell us what to teach, but attended East Prahran and they're unanimously impressed with the Hawthorn Adventist Schools sorts of things we do. They tend to say before doing a degree in chemistry things like, 'We don't know how you do at Melbourne University, and a what you do with the number of staff doctorate at Monash University. you have, but you're obviously doing He did postdoctoral research at it." [He laughs]. Imperial College in London, and More than 3000 Adventists in worked for two years as a senior Australia and New Zealand are current- tutor at James Cook University in ly undergoing higher education. Townsville, Queensland. Avondale College has almost 800 stu- He arrived at Avondale College dents—nearly all are Adventists. in the middle of 1975 as a lecturer "The other Adventist tertiary stu- in chemistry and was head of the dents are in universities or other higher science department for three years education institutions," he notes. "If we by Bruce Manners from 1985, and registrar for 1988 and aren't providing something good aca- 1989. He was on study leave at Andrews demically, more are going to prefer to The principal of Avondale University when appointed principal. go to university. We're never going to be College talks about his role, "I don't know that anyone could feel able to offer all the courses they might totally prepared for a job like this," he want. But the courses we do provide are and the college. adds. "I guess a college principal from done well enough to attract students. somewhere else would have a better "Christian education shouldn't be he Avondale College principal's idea of what it's going to mean, but I inferior education. And education plus Toffice is surprisingly modest. His must admit that even having been close- a Bible class doesn't necessarily make desk (somewhat cluttered on the eve of ly involved with the administration as Christian education—Christianity must 1993 graduation) dominates the room. registrar, I discovered quite a few new be a part of the whole." A painting of the crucifixion hangs parameters when I took the job. And what does he say to parents who behind his desk. It's in modern style. "There were no major surprises, but are concerned because they see that "I inherited it from the previous prin- suddenly I was the one at the end of the Avondale isn't like it used to be—like cipal," says Dr Geoffrey Madigan, "who line who had to make the decision when they were there? Or that students inherited it from the one before him rather than offering opinions to others." sometimes abuse the freedom now and, I think, from the one before." He pauses before commenting about offered? He talks about various reactions and what he would like to see happen at "Let me give you some historical and some of the interpretations people have Avondale. sociological background," he says, given. He says that it was painted by a "I would like to see Avondale on a falling into teaching mode. "We take the former student, but there's something in sound footing in the Australian academ- young people of the church." the voice that makes it difficult to work ic scene, and that may mean university He pauses. For effect. out whether that gives it value or status or it may mean a university col- "The church has nurtured these young explains why it looks like it does. lege. It may mean choosing a name that people for 17 or 18 years before we get

6 RECORD April 2, 1994 PROFILE them. They have developed certain habits attempts at taking ourselves off campus of life. I guess that the behaviour of and thinking things through, but the young people in all churches is somewhat number of changes that have come out different from what it was 20 or so years of those haven't been as numerous as I ago. That's not an excuse, but we do have would have liked." people arriving here with certain expecta- Maybe there is another regret? tions of what is appropriate behaviour, "I think we need to establish better for instance, on Sabbath. communications with the church at "Coupled with that, we have to large so that the church is proud of decide how we're to approach that Avondale as well. When I came here in problem. Coercion at draconian levels 1975, staff members called to Avondale doesn't work. Some seem to believe that were proud to come. Now when we go just because young people have chosen out and say to other church people, to come to Avondale, we can wave a `We're at Avondale,' we almost feel we magic wand or something and suddenly have to defend why we're here. The they will do the sorts of things we staff feel that change. believe they ought to be doing. church to work with the students rather "I'd like to reverse that, because it's "The attitude of young people to than exclude them. mainly due to ignorance. We assume authority is also one of these things that "We would rather attack the cause that the church knows a lot about what has changed. You only have to talk to than the symptoms. We've got to find we're doing, but in fact we haven't com- young people to realise they aren't out why the young people are acting the municated it to them. I will add that impressed by position or edict. way they are and get to the major issues. we're staffed at a level where we haven't Ultimately the only thing that can work I think that salvation and the relation of been able to take on too many projects. is something that is more persuasive the student to Jesus are what we want to "So often the church hears the nega- than coercive. And that means devising know and influence. tives. As they say, 'Bad news travels by a whole lot of different strategies for "Too often we put up barriers by fax, good news travels by mule train.' dealing with the situation. jumping on issues students think are But even we, as administrators, some- "We still have our standards. If a stu- peripheral and make such a big fuss times focus on students who are causing dent acts in a way that indicates that he over them that we never actually get to us problems rather than reminding our- or she has no intention of living within the point of dealing with the deeper selves of those who are good and whole- the parameters that Avondale wants, questions. When we handle the big some and are a credit to the church." then the time will come for us to part issues most of those other things will He sees Avondale being used as a company. But we try to keep in mind resource for the church in many ways. that 20 years ago the student who left He speaks enthusiastically of in-service "We would rather attack the would have gone home to Mum and programs for various segments of the Dad. The most likely course of the stu- cause than the symptoms." church: ministers, teachers, businessmen dent leaving us now is to go and live etc. It could, he says, help provide with a group of friends. clear up automatically. resources for schools. He notes that "Are we serving the best interests of "I've had parents who come to me seminars normally run at Avondale that student by parting company earlier and say, 'My child has given up drinking could be run at other places. rather than later? We think we should while at college—isn't that great!' I "When church members ask, 'Why work through everything we can before agree. We feel that we have achieved isn't Avondale doing more?' the answer we get to the point where we say to a something when we hear that. Perhaps often lies in schedules and work loads," student, 'You don't belong here."' if those students had been hounded ini- he says. He admits that there are some who tially on some of the things they consid- "Avondale needs to continue to be a would like Avondale to have a strict list ered peripheral, we might not have place where we do good academic work. of rules in things like dress codes, and if achieved that success." It needs to be a place where we show the students didn't abide by them, they He answers quickly when asked what people that being Christian and doing would be asked to leave. he finds to be the best thing about his academic work are not mutually exclu- "The students who come here are at role at Avondale. sive, and that we can have an impact on a psychological stage of their develop- "The people I work with. I find the our students, and through our students ment where they're testing all sorts of staff at Avondale delightful [pause] in on the community. And that we can boundaries. They're developing their general" [he laughs]. contribute to the church." independence. They've reached the And does he have any regrets? He inherited more than a painting on legal age for making all manner of deci- "None except that as an administra- the wall when he became principal. And sions. We could take only applicants tor—and I'm sure I speak for the he has given himself a challenge. "I who conformed in every way and were administrative team—we haven't been want Avondale to be able to show its active Christians. But given the number able to do more of what we would like students that Seventh-day Adventist of Adventists in Australia and New to do. My colleagues and I don't always Christianity is attractive," he says. ❑ Zealand and the number who want to get a lot of time to sit back and think of come here, I think we owe it to the the overall picture. We've had a few Bruce Manners is the editor of the RECORD.

~~RECORD April 2, 1994 7 1111111111111M11111111 Love Being a Missionary by Molly Rankin~~

On the verge of retirement, teacher made a compassionate trip to pital and will go to any lengths to see we were recalled to the mis- Australia. that the hospital retains its good name. sion field. I find myself feeling The hydro power at Sopas fluctuates like a 40-year-old again. I love I love the people and their sense of so much that it is too risky to run a com- humour. Recently, after a rascal attack puter. Several weeks ago we bought our- being a missionary. down on the main road, the police issued selves a generator. Two days later we an ultimatum. Either the culprits (men were woken at midnight by one of the love the total involvement. Being a identified as coming from houses near security men who excitedly announced Imissionary isn't what you do, it's what Sopas Hospital) gave themselves up and that our shed door was open. you are. It isn't a 9 to 5 job, it's your life. paid compensation, or the police would My husband discovered that our gen- The welfare of your station or school or burn down all the houses close to, but on erator was gone. Someone had cut the hospital is your welfare, the people's the other side of the security fence that security fence and escaped with the gen- concerns become your concerns, you surrounds the hospital grounds. erator over the water race and across the learn to laugh and cry with them, you When nothing happened by the dead- gardens to the hills beyond. Next morn- become protective of them and they of line, the police sent word that they were ing a stream of people came to see you. Being a missionary changes you coming. Sopas was in a frenzy. From where the generator had been, where from the heart outwards. You're never every corner voices were bawling the the fence was cut, and to "tut-tut" in the same again. message, "The police are coming. indignation that anyone should insult the They're going to burn our houses." hospital so. I love the unexpected things that hap- Women raced off to retrieve their All day the whisperings and murmur- pen. They constantly remind me that valuables and hide them somewhere safe ings continued and finally action was God is in control. Before I get up each (our garage was full), because although agreed upon. At midnight, there was morning I plan my day, but seldom do I the hospital staff were guilt-free, their once again loud thumping on our door. get to carry out those plans. houses were among those designated to Two security men, gasping with the I leave the ironing to answer a knock be burned. In the midst of all this, I went effort and smiling smugly, dumped the on the door. There's a smiling face and down to the garden to buy some vegeta- generator on the lounge floor. the question, "Do you know me?" Why, bles. I found all the garden workers in "There," said one, "I told you. We it's my old friend Pepom come all the the shed talking excitedly and then sud- found it in a house up the hill. The boy way from Laiagam to see me. It's 20 denly they were laughing. was trying to sell it." years since I saw her last, and so the "Why are you laughing?" I demand- morning is spent "storying," catching up ed. "It's serious; nothing to laugh at." I love belonging to a group doing on family news. The foreman explained, "If there were something in the community. Every I'm in the middle of writing a story just one or two of us whose houses were Sabbath morning before daylight groups and the phone rings, "Would you like to to be burned, we would all be very sorry, of students and staff go out to branch come out with us to the baby clinic?" but it is all our houses, so what can we Sabbath schools. Taken by ambulance to "When?" do? At least we'll be homeless together." nearby villages, we visit in houses to pre- "Now." I'm off and there's another They were right. It was so bad, all we sent Christ. We sit around fires on the day full of blessings. could all do was laugh. As it happened floor, the people sing and listen to a chil- There's an invitation to attend the the houses were not burned. The police dren's story, then to a sermonette. graduation party along with a request to arrived in a cavalcade of patrol vans and Every week the MCH (Maternal and bake cakes for the 40 people expected to a truck, rifles and guns. After several Child Health) ambulance goes to clinics attend, or maybe an invitation to wor- hours of talk the culprits gave them- all round the countryside. I went and ship in the hospital, only to find I'm selves up, compensation was paid, justice watched while nurses worked nonstop. expected to take worship, in Pidgin, in was done and everyone was laughing. Mothers and, sometimes, fathers two of the wards. brought their children from mountains There is always something to do. One I love the loyalty of the people. Sopas and valleys to be weighed and vaccinat- day, when I had no firm plans, I con- is the Engan provincial hospital and the ed and to receive advice. Almost 100 fessed, to God, that I was a little bored. local people have a real loyalty to it. children were seen. When the baby care By bedtime I had entertained the final- After all, didn't their fathers give the was finished, pregnant mothers were year nursing students and their tutors to land to the mission in the first place? For weighed and their blood pressure taken. an after-exam party and had agreed to the locals on the staff, working at the In the Sopas area in the past three care for the 12 small students of the on- hospital isn't just a job, it's a vocation. months there has been a revival meeting campus international school while their They have a possessive pride in the hos- run by Pastor Mara, the area supervisor,

8 RECORD April 2, 1994 FEATURES two Voice of Youth outreaches, conduct- I love to see the transforming power of power of Satan because they have lived ed by hospital staff and students, and 10 Christ at work. The stories of violence in its grip, but when they discover the people baptised in the river here. that you hear about Papua New Guinea joy and the power that Christ has to are probably true, but present a one- bestow, their lives are transformed, they I love belonging to a group with a sided picture. The men may be too free are grateful and joyful and free. good reputation. Enga Province has a with their axes, bushknives or guns, peo- Their single-mindedness in their ser- ban on alcohol and so there's a check at ple do get robbed, killed or hurt, women vice to God and their telling everyone the Hagen—Enga boundary. Each time may pull hair and even bite off the finger else of their joy in serving Him is what I the hospital ambulance returns from of another woman in a fit of rage, but want to share. ❑ Hagen the border police pause from God is doing something about that. examining the line of vehicles to wave us There are a growing number of bright, Molly Rankin writes from Sopas Adventist through. They know that we don't carry smiling, born-again Christians here in Hospital in Papua New Guinea, where her husband is the business manager. alcohol, so they never stop us. Papua New Guinea. They know the

expressly for His interaction with us. So if we take this precious gift from God and simply fill it—rather than actu- Turning Off ally use it—we miss the point. The mind needs exercise. It was made to think, reflect, emote and relate to God, on a by Jamie Hegarty daily basis. Unfortunately, in today's do so anyway, we've lost control. world our minds can be distracted and It's time to turn on your mind. We frequently hear about the danger- diverted for every waking hour. ous influence certain music has on our The mind needs relief from this exter- mind and the argument about the nal stimulation to function properly—it t's important, for people in the '90s, effects of television violence. But I think needs quiet time. The example of Christ Ito feel that our lives are under con- the real danger is often overlooked. If shows that this is important, for, "Jesus trol. Take health, for example. As a we habitually fill our spare time with often withdrew to lonely places and church, we preach abstinence from the such sights and sounds, we're distracting prayed," wrote Luke (5:16, NIV). use of addictive substances such as nico- our minds from We know Jesus lived in a tine, alcohol and caffeine. We don't wish what they maelstrom of activity, with to be dictated to; we wish to be masters people demanding His atten- of our own lives. But are there other tion 24 hours a day. Despite influences that steal control from this, we read of the wisdom us? and insights His mind con- You come home after a hard stantly produced. day and, looking for a little The solitude must have relaxation, mindlessly turn on been vital for maintaining His the television, even though you mind in peak condition. don't know what's showing. Solitude enabled Him to reflect, What's going on here? Think ponder and plan. More impor- how much control this little box tantly, it enabled Him to connect is exerting over you in making with His Father. you turn it on, although you This is an example for us. If Jesus don't really need to. had to separate Himself from the Have you ever been driving world around Him in order to connect your car, radio on, listening to with God and keep His mind alert, music you disliked or an inter- surely our need is greater. Forget to fol- view that didn't appeal, but left it on were created to do—think! low this example and you may soon be nevertheless? It's the same scenario— While as a church with a health mes- asking yourself, "What mental shape is doing something without thinking about sage we're well aware of the benefits of my mind in?" and "Why isn't God what's going on. It's an action of habit, physical exercise to keep our bodies speaking to me anymore?" but it can verge on being the action of healthy, we don't give the same empha- Remember the story of Elijah. addiction. sis to the importance of mental exercise Sometimes God's voice is a quiet whis- There's nothing intrinsically wrong in keeping our minds healthy. A fit, per (1 Kings 19:12). If you're having with television or radio, a video game or healthy body is helpful for having an trouble hearing Him, turn off that tele- reading an exciting book. The problem enjoyable life, but a healthy, active mind vision, turn off the radio, put down the arises as we become controlled by is critical for having any life at all. book and turn on your mind. ❑ them—when we respond to them rather The human body is an amazing cre- Jamie Hegarty, a veterinarian, writes from they to us. When we don't consciously ation of God, but the mind is God's ulti- Melbourne, Victoria decide to turn on the TV or radio, but mate creation. It's what God created

~~RECORD April 2, 1994 9 NEWSFRO~~

~~City Prepared for Adventists~~

ore than $A29,000 worth of liter- during our stay. M ature was sold in two weeks by "A minister eight literature evangelists in the area of another of Esperance, Western Australia, denomination while six homes were opened for gave a list of Bible study. names to one "I have never come across a town of the litera- or area that knows Adventists so ture evangelists well," says Pastor Terry Goltz, assis- and stated on tant publishing director for the South another occa- Pacific Division. sion, 'The For the past two years Esperance Seventh-day church, under the guidance of Pastor Adventists are Roger Millist, has been posting to good people.' 2 every household in the town and shire Whether we ct a package at Christmas and Easter. worked in the These packages contain such items country or in a. as Signs of the Times, Bible stories in the farming Literature evangelists received a friendly welcome in Esperance, WA, due to cartoon format, calendars and a letter community the the high profile the church has cultivated in the community. Pictured (from from Pastor Millist offering pastoral response was the left) are: (back row) Pastor Terry Goltz, assistant publishing director for support. The church has maintained the same. the South Pacific Division; Ray Giblett of Geraldton; Bryan Foster, Avon consistency in this reaching out to People seemed Valley; Noel Gersbach, Rockingham; Don Pink of Bickley; (front row) Geoff their extended community. to be aware Waler, Bickley; Kath Styger, Midland; Kathleen Rogers, Livingstone; Russell Alsop, unit leader for Perth and Western Australia country. "On one of my first calls I couldn't that Seventh- help but notice a nice calendar on the day Adventists wall with the words Seventh-day were Christians too, and the measure director, Rhonda Morcombe, con- Adventist Church on it," says Pastor of success in sales was according to the tributes to the high profile by her con- Goltz. "I asked whether the house- information they had received. stant flow of church news items in the holder went to church there, but he "The church's high profile did not local paper. said, 'No, but they are good people happen by accident. "The high profile created by the and they send me a calendar each "At considerable expense the local Esperance church certainly con- year.' church mails out packages to mem- tributes to the success of the literature "The other literature evangelists bers of the community twice a year. evangelists. Among those books sold and I found this a common remark The local church communication were 68 Adventist message books."

ments that may flow on from the 1995: The Year of Sessions General Conference session. The church has for some time now been 995 is designated as the "year of ses- convene and that they slow down the examining its structure and procedures I sions"—commencing with the work in the quinquennial year. to determine if there are any ways it can General Conference session and con- However, before dispensing with ses- improve on the process of administra- cluding with several local conference sions two important questions need to tion. If significant changes are recom- and mission sessions where constituen- be considered: If they were taken away, mended to the world divisions by the cies will meet to elect personnel to vari- what would be in their place? How General Conference session, these ous positions and committees, and to would we govern the church if we took changes will need to be incorporated in deliberate on policies and plans for the away the voice of the people? To date the relevant constitutions. And changes future. These sessions will explore ways no viable or acceptable alternative has to the constitution of the South Pacific to more effectively carry out the been formally recommended. Division can only be approved at a church's mission to share the gospel and The South Pacific Division session properly constituted session. the Adventist message in this division. normally convenes soon after the The Division Executive Committee Sessions will always generate a great General Conference session in the previously decided that the division ses- deal of interest and speculation among month of August. However, the 1995 sion should take place in Brisbane, as it denominational workers as well as session has been postponed until early has never been held there before. This church members. There are those who November to allow adequate time for is in harmony with a decision to hold suggest that sessions are too costly to preparation of constitutional amend- division sessions in different locations in

10 RECORD April 2,1994 NEWSFRONT order that a wider spectrum of church members might be exposed to the work- Record-breaking Street ings of the church at this level. Selecting a suitable date for the 1995 session was contingent upon several fac- Preacher in PNG tors. Other meetings had to be accom- ore than 3000 people attended modated, such as the General Mthe last of a series of street- Conference session, the annual meet- preaching meetings held in a Lae, ings of the General Conference, five Papua New Guinea, bus terminal union sessions, the annual meetings of (Ericwoo) by Sonoma College minis- the division and unions, and several terial student John Vaney. other appointments that were already This was the largest group to ever set in concrete. The most suitable dates attend the talks of a street preacher in seemed to be October 31 to November Lae. Public places, markets and bus 4, 1995. stops are often becoming pulpits for A small committee was assigned to street preachers, particularly find a suitable venue that would house Pentecostals and Adventists. 450 people. It is most important to have Mr Vaney had his program organ- all delegates housed in one venue as ised by the Adventist youth of Crowds of more than 3000 attended the last of near to the meeting place as possible to Apotiko church. More than 1000 peo- a series of street-preaching meetings in Lae, Papua New Guinea, by Sonoma College min- avoid transportation difficulties and ple were attracted to the first meet- isterial student John Vaney. costs associated with hiring buses. The ing, which the youth told members of most desirable venue for such a large the public would be on the topic of the last meeting, "How to Identify group was Avondale College or a simi- the New World Order. Even though God's True Church." A biblical expo- lar university campus. Extended negoti- the meeting had to be postponed, an sition was given on identifying the ations took place with Avondale and even greater crowd arrived the sec- true church, and Mr Vaney told the with numerous universities, but were ond time. group there that it was the true unsuccessful because of the unsuitability Mr Vaney decided he would preach church that presented these meetings of dates. If we were to use one of these on the topic of the old world order so to them. facilities it had to be at the semester that his listeners would understand At least 75 per cent of those break. the threat of the New World Order. attending the last program raised Campgrounds, youth camps, hostels He spoke on Daniel chapter 7, and their hand when Mr Vaney asked who etc were explored, but for one reason or those who attended were seen to be would stand for the Sabbath truth and another were found to be unsuitable. In nodding their heads in agreement. for the commandments. fact, there are few facilities in this coun- Many stated their ignorance in wor- "Today hundreds are beginning to try of Australia that are able to provide shipping on Sunday and made a stand see the truth in a new light," says the accommodation, meals, meeting halls for the true Sabbath. Some 2000 peo- communication secretary of Apotiko and committee rooms for such a large ple attended the next meeting. This church. "Hundreds are now enrolling group of people. time the subject was the New World for Voice of Prophecy courses Contact was made with the larger Order, and he covered topics such as through street preaching. Please hotels of Brisbane, knowing that the the mark of the beast, and creating a remember the new interests and country and indeed the world was in world religion, based on Revelation youth doing street preaching in your economic recession and that tourism 13. Many in the crowd again nodded prayers. All the city churches in Lae was at an all-time low. Normally the in agreement. are having problems in accommodat- popular hotels will not commit them- A week of meetings followed at ing the new interests. The Apotiko selves to contracts several years in midday each day for an hour. The church now has more than 200 people advance, nor will they allocate a large crowd increased in number each day. in baptismal classes. number of beds in case there are not Some left their work in order to listen "All of the Apotiko youths are enough rooms for regular clients. We to Mr Vaney. One committed unemployed. They devote most of began to discover that circumstances Christian said that no street preacher their time doing street preaching and were certainly in our favour. Even five- had captured his attention in the way want to continue doing it as they star hotels were willing to compete for Mr Vaney had. sense the nearness of the Lord's business with three-star hotels. More than 3000 people attended return." We began to ask, "Why settle for a facility that doesn't have everything that we need, when for the same price we It was obvious that the better-class to guarantee the number of beds can have a facility that provides every hotels had more rubber in their budgets required. essential (auditorium, committee rooms, than did the average hotels. They were We also discovered that they were interview and public relations rooms, so desperate for business that they were willing to provide the committee rooms, large foyers for displays and booths, willing to sign contracts for business display rooms, workrooms and meeting workrooms)?" three years ahead and were even willing hall for no cost whatsoever. At the last

RECORD April 2, 1994 11 NEWSFRONT session in Adelaide a major portion of the expenses incurred was for the hiring of facilities such as these. This A Daughter's Prayers Answered indeed had to be a saving, together with the fact that we would not need father and daughter, buses to move the large group of del- AAngelique and Claude egates from the accommodation Megevand, were baptised place to the meeting place. on the same day at The whole picture was shared with Waitara church, Sydney. the Division Executive Committee. Claude Megevand met The committee agreed that the best his South Australian, option we had was to enter into a Adventist wife, Stephanie ic contract with the Sheraton Hotel, Pr (nee Douglass), while she B was a student at Collonges who were desperate for our business. to:

Thus the costs of convening the ses- Pho College in France. He fol- sion in 1995 are likely to be less than lowed her back to they were in 1990. We can only thank Australia and they later God for His leading and guiding as married. A daughter's prayers are answered as she was baptised we have tried to grapple with this sig- with her father. Pictured (from the left) are: Andrew "As their daughter, nificant problem. Pennington, newly baptised; Pastor Bruce Price; Angelique Angelique, grew up she Let us pray that as our church in Megevand and her father, Claude Megevand, also newly had a desire to be baptised 1995 meets around the world in ses- baptised. with her father," says the sions that these may be the last meet- pastor of Waitara church, ings of this kind on earth and that we Bruce Price. "She always prayed they would be baptised together." may soon meet around the great Claude Megevand made his decision for baptism at the conclusion of the white throne and have the best ses- Louis Torres evangelistic meetings held in the Waitara church in 1993. sion we have ever known.—V B Parmenter Four Ordained at Camp our were ordained during the North New South Wales Fcamp-meeting late last year. John Lang, born in Brisbane, worked in Queensland for a number of years before moving, with his family, to the Mullumbimby area in 1970. He worked as a plumber and drainer, and later installed water-reticulation systems. He also maintained an orchard. Active in church office, he attended Avondale College for a year and was invited to serve as minister in the Bourke—Lightning Ridge area in 1989. At the beginning of 1993 he and his family moved to the New England region to Four men were ordained to the gospel ministry during last year's North care for Armidale and Guyra churches. He and his wife, New South Wales Conference camp program. They are pictured with Barbara (nee Aikenhead), had four children: Sharon, their wives (from the left): Peter and Norma Saunders, Melissa and Bradley, Calvin (deceased) and Melissa. Ranald Urquhart, John and Barbara Lang, and Don and Denzell Don Madden, from New South Wales, worked for a num- Madden. ber of years in sales and as a sales manager. He was a volun- graduated from Avondale College with a BA in theology in teer minister in the Camden Haven—Wauchope area before 1988. He was appointed to Tamworth in 1989, the same year entering conference employment. He has served as pastor of that he married Melissa (nee Hawkins). From Tamworth Gosford and Woy Woy churches. He and his wife, Denzell they moved to Gunnedah to care for the church there and a (nee Williams), have three children: Rhana, Leisha and Jarod. group at Manilla. Currently he is serving as an assistant youth Peter Saunders, a Canadian, came to Australia and settled director for the North New South Wales Conference. He and in Western Australia. He was self-employed for 20 years in Melissa have a son, Dylan. the Bunbury and Albany areas. He also spent some time as a Officiating at the ordination were Pastor Harold Harker, literature evangelist. In 1988 he graduated from Avondale the Trans-Tasman Union Conference president; Pastor College with a BA in theology. He has been the pastor of the Graeme Bradford, the union ministerial secretary; Pastor Camden Haven—Wauchope area since 1989. He and his wife, Rex Moe, the North New South Wales Conference president; Norma (nee Mitchell), have a daughter, Dianne. Hank Penola, the conference secretary-treasurer, and Pastor Ranald Urquhart was born in Victoria and lived for some Owen D'Costa, the conference ministerial secretary.— time in Tasmania before his family returned to Victoria. He George Drinkall

~~12 RECORD April 2, 1994 New Zealand's Ministers Meet at Tui Ridge~~

February 7 to 12. Conference in USA, challenged the This year pastors ministry in the area of pastoral spiri- from both New tuality and leadership. Zealand Confer- The newly appointed ministerial ences met together. secretary at the General Conference, The program was James Cress, and his wife, Sharon, sponsored by the presented material to assist pastors in Trans-Tasman the area of evangelism and ministry in Union Conference general. Sharon Cress is director of (TTUC) and facili- Shepherdess International and spent tated by Pastor time with pastors' wives who were Graeme Bradford, present. ministerial secre- A comprehensive health study pre- 0_ tary. pared by the TTUC Health The visiting pre- Department was made of the pastors Most of New Zealand's pastors and their spouses met together at Tui senters were: Jon present, with the New Zealand Ridge for ministers meetings in February. Paulein, Professor Government Health Department of New Testament bearing the expense of the study. ost New Zealand pastors and Studies at Andrews University, who More than 70 were present and Mtheir spouses attended the annu- spoke about meeting the secular mind many reported they felt better al ministers meetings held at the and principles of biblical interpreta- equipped to serve the church in New North New Zealand Conference tion; Ben Maxson, ministerial secre- Zealand after the time spent Convention Centre, Tui Ridge, from tary for the Upper Columbia together.—Larry Laredo Thieves in Your House? by Ena Ho o you have a your home? Neighbourhood Cigarettes and alcohol are DWatch where you thieves. They steal money, health are? We do, and I'm glad. and, sometimes, lives. The people in our street Sugar is another thief. It robs try to keep their homes our bodies of thiamine—a vitamin and their neighbours' that humans need for good health. homes safe from thieves. We Television, videos and comput- lock doors and windows and er games can be thieves, too. train our dogs to guard. They easily steal lots of time— We let each other know if time when people could be doing we're going away so that something more useful and help- someone can watch out for ful. our houses while we're Can you think of other thieves away. When our neigh- that might have sneaked into your bours are on holidays, or sick, we home to steal precious things from clear their mailboxes and mow But Neighbourhood Watch you, your family and God? Talk their lawns. can't stop all the thieves. Some about these with your family and If we see anything suspicious, thieves live right in people's decide on a plan to make your we report it to the police. homes! home safer—safer from Satan, the We're making it really tough They usually don't get caught, biggest, sneakiest thief of all. for thieves to break in and even though they steal very valu- steal money or other valuable able things. Ena Ho writes from Mansfield, things in our homes. Do you have a thief living in Queensland.

~~RECORD April 2,1994 13 NOTICEBOARD~~

ter of David and Patricia Blanch (Townsville, Old), Following Bible studies, Mick was baptised in 1989 Anniversaries were married on December 19, 1993, at the Galston together with the members of his family. He is survived SDA church, NSW. Burns and Patrina will establish by his wife, Brenda; son, Michael; and daughter, Jean. Fisher, Frederick and Joan (nee Matthias) recently their new home in Sydney, where Patrina is a secre- Gavin Rowe celebrated their 50th anniversary with their church tary in the Trans-Tasman Union office. D Blanch family at the Brighton church, South Australia. They Thorpe, George Frederick, born October 28, 1902, at were married on February 17, 1944, in the East Kangarilla, SA; died February 22 at the Adventist Prahran church, Vic, by Pastor J J Potter. They have Retirement Village Nursing Home, Victoria Point, Old, worshipped in the Brighton and Glenhuntly churches Obituaries and was buried in the Redlands Lawn Cemetery. He is in Victoria, Oak Flats in NSW and Morphett Vale and survived by three daughters and two sons; 12 grandchil- Brighton churches in SA. They have a son, Gary, Brock, Dorothy Myrtle (nee Ware), born November dren and eight great-grandchildren. daughter-in-law, Cristina, and grandchildren, Jessica 17, 1903, at Thornleigh, NSW; died January 24 at J R Lee, S A Bartlett and James. Neringah Hospital, Wahroonga, and was buried in the Northern Suburbs Cemetery. Dorothy was baptised by Ward, Maxwell Harry, born November 9, 1951, at Pastor Allum at the age of 19, and she married Maurice Coffs Harbour, NSW; died December 22, 1993, at Brock in 1945. Maurice predeceased her in 1971. She is Tumut. Max, a Christian gentleman, was head elder at survived by her son, Timothy; daughter-in-law, Irena; Tumut SDA church. He is survived by his wife, Lesley; and grandchildren, Elisa, Lara and Illyusha. sons, Andrew and Jeffrey; daughter, Jasmin; his parents, N K Peatey, G S Loftus Harry and Ev (Coffs Harbour); brothers, Allan (Albury) and Lauren (Brisbane, Old); and sisters, Cooper, Charlotte (nee Anderson), born October 25, Colleen Powis (Brisbane) and Wendy Potter (Mount 1891, at Indigo, Vic; died February 16 at Toukley Isa). V P Harper, L McMurtry Nursing Home, NSW. Charlotte married Albert Cooper in 1910. He predeceased her in 1974. She is survived by her sons, Albert, Raymond and Douglas; daughters, Advertisements Doris, Gladys, Florence and Jean; 15 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mission Opportunity. Single or married volun- C R Stafford teers needed to teach conversational English and Bible. Housing and monthly stipend of approximately Bullas, Harry and Adelaide celebrated their 60th Devlin, Edward Alfred, born October 27, 1911, at $A1063 provided. If you are a baptised member of the wedding anniversary on December 19, 1993, with Forsayth, Old; died February 12 at St Andrews Seventh-day Adventist Church, have a degree (teach- friends and relations at a daughter's home in Lilydale, Hospital, Toowoomba, and was buried in the Drayton ing diploma, bachelor's or master's), and are a native Vic. The couple were married at the North Fitzroy Lawn Cemetery. Ted loved to preach and witness for speaker of English, contact Volunteer Service church on December 21, 1933, by Pastor L F Were. his Lord. He helped establish the Esk church during his Coordinator, South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Congratulatory telegrams were received from the retirement. He is survived by his wife, Dot; daughter, Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 489 7122. Queen, Governor-General, Prime Minister and Coral Uppman (Coominya); sons, Ray (Brisbane) and Victoria's Premier. They have four children: Silvia, and Darryl (Innisfail). Ray Fraser Heritage Panorama Tour. Celebrate the sesqui- husband, Max Sherar; Gwenda and husband, Brian centenary! Don't miss out! Hurry to join a memorable Alexander; Graham and wife, Lorraine; Pamela and Grice, Eric Joseph Stephen, born March 21, 1912, in Adventist history tour to USA. Write: Heritage husband, Graham Stott; and 14 grandchildren and Brisbane, Old; died October 14, 1993, at Sydney Panorama Tour, PO Box 121, Cooranbong NSW 2265. nine great-grandchildren, all being present at the cele- Adventist Hospital, NSW. Eric married Maude Unwin bration. They have been active members of North in 1933. Although brought up in the Adventist faith, he Canberra Outreach '94-A contemporary evan- Fitzroy church for more than 50 years. was rebaptised by Pastor Maurice Woods in 1985 in the gelistic series, designed to attract and involve former Gympie SDA church, where he became an active mem- members, relatives and friends living in the Canberra ber. Maud predeceased him two years ago. He is sur- region. For those known to you to receive personal vived by his brothers, Arthur (Loganlea) and Walter invitations to both the monthly preliminary programs Weddings (Sydney, NSW); sons, Ian (Singapore) and Barry as well as the main feature presentations by Pastor (Sydney); daughter, Jan Brewin (Sydney); and their Graeme Bradford in July, please send names and Cranston-Black. Todd Joseph Cranston, son of families. Maurice Woods addresses without delay to: Outreach '94, PO Box 800, Kevin and Gloria Cranston (Hamilton, New Canberra ACT 2601. Zealand), and Wendy Joy Black, daughter of Joyce Hodgkinson, Edna May (nee King), born July 14, Argall (Gold Coast, Old), were married on January 2 1924, near Toowoomba, Old; died January 5 at the Back to Dubbo 40th Anniversary July 30, 1994. at the Burleigh Gardens SDA church, Gold Coast. Burnie Base Hospital, Tas. Edna supported the Lord's All former pastors and members are invited to wor- Todd and Wendy plan to set up house in Cairns. work as she ministered with her husband, Pastor Ron. ship, fellowship and a time of nostalgia. Contact Lindsay Sleight She is survived by her husband; daughter, Cheryl Walsh; Margaret Webster, 144 Cobra Street. Phone (068) 82 son, Murray; and their families. 2501. Catering deadline July 15. Dougherty-Minett. Arthur Edward Dougherty, Adrian Clack, Wayne Stanley son of Manse! and Mary Dougherty (Goolmangar, Port Lincoln 40th Anniversary April 29 - May 1, NSW, formerly of Union Springs, New YOrk State, Hook, Amelia Eliza, bOrn February 11, 1913, at 1994, is the weekend set aside for the celebration of 40 USA), and Alison Gaye Minett, daughter of Trevor Geraldton, WA; died February 12 at Royal Perth years since the dedication of the Seventh-day and Colleen Minett (Mirrabooka, NSW), were mar- Hospital, and was buried in the Karrakatta Cemetery. Adventist church in Port Lincoln, South Australia. ried on February 6 in the Morisset Hospital Chapel, Millie was baptised about 1930, and in later years was Special services are planned for Friday night, Sabbath Morisset. Arthur and Alison will live at Lake active in the welfare program of the Gosnells church. and Sunday. All former members, pastors and friends Macquarie. Murray Chapman She is survived by her son, Milton (Wahroonga, NSW); are invited. We would welcome an memorabilia you and daughters, Meryl McDonald (Melbourne, Vic), may have. Accommodation can be arranged. For fur- Harders-Barter. Darren Harders, son of Milton Elaine Wyatt (Beckenham, WA) and Rita Clark ther information contact PO Box 716, Port Lincoln, and Rosemarie Harders, and Jodie Barter, daughter (Lesmurdie) John Kingston, Ian Royce SA 5606 or phone (086) 82 4152 (AH). of Noelene Barter and the late John Barter, were married on October 10, 1993, at Claremont, WA. Lenoy, Douglas, born February 21, 1918, at Yarrabah, To Members of the Burnie Church, Tas. My They will live in Perth, where Jodie teaches at Old; died December 30, 1993, at Mossman Hospital. He thanks and sincere appreciation to the many members Victoria Park Adventist School. Tony Robinson is survived by his wife, Norma; sons, Donald, Leonard, who visited, encouraged and loved me through a Kevin, Jeffrey and Dennis; daughters, Margaret recent very difficult time. You truly are a "caring Howse-Savage. Murray Leonard Howse, son of Smallwood, Trudy Pierce and Karen Addo; foster-chil- church." Thank you. Bar-b-cue. Brian and Kath Howse (Warburton, Vic), and dren, Michelle, Mark and Lyn; 24 grandchildren and 19 Lynelle Joy Savage, daughter of Mervyn and Judy great-grandchildren. Brian Cornell Wanted-Furniture Craftsperson who is cre- Savage (Warburton), were married on December 10, ative and original in both old and new styles, able to 1993, at the Warburton SDA church. Murray and Mason, Bruce William, born January 24, 1904, in redesign existing products and make them attractively Lynelle will be living in Warburton, where Murray London, UK; died January 26 in Port Macquarie, NSW. different, hands on, self-motivated, good knowledge of works at Signs Publishing Company. Mervyn Savage He is survived by his wife, Regina; and family. materials that are available, growing company on the V J Heise Avondale College campus. Salary commensurate to McLean-Blanch. Matthew Robert Burns abilities. Inquiries (02) 989 8355 BH, (02) 634 7939 McLean, son of Robert and Wilma McLean (Port Meighan, Michael, born August 4, 1937, in Kilkenny, AH. Applications to: Manager, PO Box 502, Macquarie, NSW), and Patrina Dawn Blanch, daugh- Ireland; died January 24 at Gladstone Hospital, Old. Wahroonga NSW 2076.

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