April 16, 1994 RECORD

$oir I it*

",'; • ''"1:4‘"''' EDITORIAL Attention, Please!

cover the whole ground." has there been a way to reach into so ter the Hands up if you had to read the pas- many homes so powerfully. The bot- A irst sage twice. I think Lincoln meant, "I tom line is how we do it. The Adventist hour, the politi- don't have the time to cover as much Media Centre has found that spot cian had hardly ground as Judge Douglas." But the advertising reaches more people more said hello. He point is that audiences weren't both- effectively than a 30-minute religious finally finished ered when speakers consistently used program buried predawn on Sunday his speech after long, complicated arguments and sen- morning. But, who knows, more effec- three hours. The tences. They had no trouble following tive methods may appear. audience then every word. They kept listening. With TV (and radio) we need to find went home to eat their evening meal Things are different today. How what works and what doesn't. We may and returned to listen to a rival politi- would we feel if next Sabbath the need to try approaches that are new cian respond. He spoke for four hours. preacher didn't sit down until after 2 and unfamiliar. It means making mis- The year was 1854. The place, a mid- pm? Would we remain seated and takes and learning. It means seeking western town in the United States. The retain our Christian experience? professional advice. It means prayer. politicians were Stephen Douglas and Our interest runs out quickly. We But we must do something if we're Abraham Lincoln. Both men would don't like wading through long, com- serious about our mission as Seventh- later become presidential candidates. plex arguments, even when we're read- day Adventists. Mr Lincoln, of course, would win. ing. Magazines editors spend half their Having said that, it's easy to place But, at this stage, they weren't even wrong expectations on our TV and candidates for the senate and weren't radio work. Their role is primarily seed well-known. The crowd came only TV is too good an opportu- sowing, not reaping. If we're looking to because they were interested in hearing nity for the church to ignore. persuade viewers about all 27 two people exchange ideas. It was nor- Fundamentals and prepare them for mal at community occasions for speak- immediate baptism, we'll be disappoint- ers to take at least three hours. time cutting. The lengths. Of sentences. ed. That requires personal contact. Anything less and the people felt cheat- Today, attention spans are chronical- Media outreach is effective in the ed. ly short. Just think of the evening TV long term only when it's backed up by There's no doubt these men were news where a story rarely lasts longer loving, dedicated, Spirit-filled intelligent and interesting. And, at than two minutes and the average shot Christians. It's effective only when com- times, their speeches probably soared is 3.5 seconds. The images are forever bined with effective follow-up people, into majestic heights of great pathos moving to keep our attention. programs and materials. The Adventist and beauty. But not all the time. Here's The ultimate failure isn't to misin- Media Centre's public evangelism, Bible a snippet from one of Lincoln's form viewers. The ultimate failure is to Correspondence School and production responses in a presidential debate: bore them. Everything has to entertain. staff are an enthusiastic part of the total "It will readily occur to you that I If it doesn't, nobody watches. church team. The media will only ever cannot, in half an hour, notice all the It's no surprise that TV is a poor be one factor in our combined effort to things that so able a man as Judge medium for properly discussing serious fulfil our mission. Douglas can say in an hour and a half; issues. If anything, it tends to trivialise But it's a vital factor. And it's an and I hope, therefore, if there be any- them. TV wants to cover subjects exciting factor. Thank you for support- thing that he has said upon which you quickly, simply and with good visuals. ing the Adventist Media Centre with would like to hear something from me, TV in Australia and New Zealand isn't your donations, prayers and interest. but which I omit to comment upon, a good place for preaching sermons. Gary Krause you will bear in mind that it would be But TV is too good an opportunity Creative Director expecting an impossibility from me to for the church to ignore. Never before Adventist Media Centre

Manuscripts All copy for the RECORD should be sent to: The Editor, RECORD, Official Paper Signs Publishing Company, Warburton. Seventh-day Adventist Church Victoria 3799. Manuscripts or computer Next Week: South Pacific Division disks will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Editor Bruce Manners Phone (059) 66 9111. Fax (059) 66 9019. Why should we consider being Assistant Editors Lee Dunstan, Subscriptions South Pacific Division, Karen Miller $A31.00 $NZ43.40. a Millerite worthwhile ? Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall All other regions, $A67.00 $NZ94.00. Copy Editor Graeme Brown Air mail postage rates on application. Senior Consulting Editor Laurie Evans Order from Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799, Australia. Printed Cover Photo: Adventist Media Centre weekly by Signs Publishing Company. A.C.N. 000 003 930 Vol 99 No 14

2 RECORD April 16, 1994

LETTERS

God's Word. But such progression and, also, to read that ADCARE was Gender Bias in Church shouldn't lead us away from the "way- born in May 1993. It would be more I am encouraged when women and marks" and the .real—not imaginary— correct to say that the SDA Church men bring this issue to the fore and "landmarks." adopted the name at that time as an encourage healthy debate. I look for- In the book Counsels to Writers and umbrella to its various community min- ward to the day when a member of my Editors, pages 31 and 32, E G White istries. sex will represent me in church matters writes: A number of years ago the combined on an equal basis with the male gender. "When the power of God testifies as Northern and Southern Federations of J Norman, NNZ to what is truth, the truth is to stand Queensland Conference chose the forever as the truth. No after- name ADCARE to represent all of Hung on Culture suppositions, contrary to the light that their community service work, the In letters "Still Staggered" (February God has given are to be entertained.... name eventually being registered. 5) and "Thanks for Challenge" (March One will arise, and still another, with Since that time volunteers have done 12) I find no reference to the Bible— new light which contradicts the light meritorious work, the government has that has been our only guide. If we that God has given under the demon- given financial assistance through hang together on culture, we'll hang stration of His Holy Spirit. . . . We are Family Services, and many people have separately. Perceived cultural confor- not to receive the words of those who expressed gratitude for the care of the mity has already taken a toll on our come with a message that contradicts .ADCARE volunteers. Surely this church. Give us the Bible and the Bible the special points of our faith." deserves recognition. only. Joe Patrick, NSW J Nurzynski, Qld E Hughes (formerly Barnett), NSW

An Helpmeet ADCARE Origins The name ADCARE was originally a I write in response to "Letter It was heartening to read in business name used by the Signs Amusing" (Letters, March 5). While RECORD (February 12) of the work Publishing Company for a direct mar- wives working alongside their husband- being done by ADCARE and again of keting venture a decade ago. The name pastor, -elder or -deacon may be the the plans for the future (March 5). This Was registered in Victoria on July 30, ideal, this isn't always possible in an kind of outreach has always been done 1984, and relinquished in favour of the imperfect world. in the Adventist Church, but seldom SPD for its community welfare organi- The gifts that the Holy Spirit appor- gaining recognition. Now the commis- sation some 18 months ago. tions are to everyone "just as he deter- sion of Matthew 25:40 will not only be mines" (1 Corinthians 12:11, NIV), and seen to be done, but will bring a bless- aren't dependent upon marital status ing to those in need and also the Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily repre- or gender. church. sent those of the editors or the denomination. Letters I firmly believe in women's min- However, it is disappointing that no should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to mention was made of the work done by RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, istries and the nurturing, fellowship Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their and outreach they provide. "Bearing ADCARE in the Queensland name, address and telephone number. Letters received others' burdens" becomes a shared Conference during the past five years, more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be responsibility rather than leaving it all printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and liter- to the minister's wife, something that ary requirements, but the author's original meaning will presupposes that, first, the minister or not be changed. Not all letters received will be published. elder is married and, second, that if he ost ainCIVOICF--- is, that his wife is able and willing to fulfil such a role. Helen Barker, SNZ 4.___Z— /4/VR LORD , I Hidden Agenda NZ01/ S E Now m Po I read (Letters, March 19) that tal- ented women with leadership qualities ss PAW s-WPK.„ are silently leaving the church. If that idtrEoNC A WEEK - were my excuse, I would go silently also. t 7 Naturally they feel frustrated, but to leave the church because of it—surely not . . . Who knows what price they may have to pay eventually in order *. \\ that self may be recognised and satis- 164 - Alls,...... , -- fied? J Bidlo, Vic Good Counsel "Advancing in the Light" (Features, mi0411S1 March 5) draws attention to the need ( of progressing in the understanding of

RECORD April16, 1994 $ FLASHPOINT

EL Folkenberg Visits Teaching English—Modelling Christ Pastor Robert Folkenberg, General No Roofs Kath King, from Conference president, will Some 2476 African church Park Ridge church, be present at a special rally congregations meet in Brisbane, Old, is cur- day to be held in the Sydney church buildings without rently volunteering a Olympic Sports Stadium, on roofs. The government, in year's service to the April 23, 1994. Other speak- order to encourage the Jiang Bei Foreign ers will include Pastor Mike building of chapels, has told Language Middle Ryan, Global Mission coor- church members they can School in Chongqing, dinator, and Mark Finley, hold evangelistic crusades China. English-speak- the presenter of "It is only in church buildings. ing teachers are Written." The program will Congregations have been accepted by schools to include a Friday-evening able to provide the land and teach English with the presentation—geared specif- build a chapel, but cannot expectation that they ically to youth and those secure the $US2000 neces- will raise the level of ller

under 30. Breakfast will be sary to secure roofing mate- spoken English. Mi B supplied at 8 am, courtesy of rial. In Rwanda 80 per cent Religious outreach to the Sanitarium Health Food of the 298,000 Adventists the school's 110 stu- to: Company. This will be fol- worship under the sky in dents is not allowed, Pho lowed from 9 am to 12.30 such churches. Assistance is so witnessing is confined to lifestyle. Pictured (from the pm by some 20 different seg- being sought for their needs left) are: Dr Jiang, head of Foreign Languages ments, including musical by the General Conference. Department, Chongqing University; Peggy, USA; Kath items, talks and presenta- King; Professor Zhang, president of Jiang Bei Foreign tions showing the scope and Cambodia Gift Language Middle School. challenge of Global Mission. Some 5000 people The afternoon segment from attending the Global 2 to 5 pm will include Mission celebration at between 1000 and 1500. increased by 1.8 per cent reports from Russia, Southern College, USA, "The cost of a one-year from 1992, while the CPI Mongolia, Bulgaria and gave $US565,000 toward stipend to train and support rose by 3.4 per cent. This other places. "Some 6000 spreading the gospel in a lay Bible worker to raise caused concern, as the initial people are expected over the Cambodia. Currently, in up a congregation, plus the 1995 operating budget is weekend," says Pastor Cambodia, there is one cost of land and a simple based on projected tithe Lyndon Schick, communica- church building for every 37 chapel to seat 200 is increase. General tion and health director for congregations. Each congre- $US9000," says Pastor Rex Conference operation was the Greater Sydney gation is recorded as having Riches, Southeast Asia $US1 million below the Conference. "You, too, will approximately 250 members, Union president. The contri- operating cap established in be welcome!" yet the attendence ranges bution of $US565,000 is 1990. With the cost of living enough to establish and rising faster than income, house almost 63 new congre- evaluation of services gations. Once properties and offered by the GC will be Did You Hear ... permits are secured, undertaken; Sabbath school Maranatha Volunteers mission offerings from world . . . About the church, that, despite mishap, refuses to International, an Adventist divisions decreased slightly burn down? group, will assist with chapel compared with those of When the Greensborough church, Victoria, Sabbath construction. 1992, while within North school rooms were broken into by teenagers looking for America, mission offerings a place to sleep, no one was particularly alarmed—until Mission Concern decreased nearly $US1 mil- they discovered they'd left on an electric bar heater next Offerings need to increase lion (a decrease of 60 per to a thick cardboard-covered book. The book had a hole in order to continue support- cent from 1993); project giv- neatly burnt through its centre. ing the 900-plus missionaries ing in North America pro- One week later the electricity in the timber-framed, the church has worldwide, cessed through the GC timber-lined hall cut out. The elder was stunned—on concluded the General increased by $US5 million checking the indoor fuse box he found the fuse not only Conference Strategic (an increase of 60 per cent blown, but the box blackened by fire. The electrician Planning and Budget from 1992). It is the fall in who later arrived to survey the damage could not under- Committee held in Cohutta the world mission offerings stand how the flames had only stopped at the box. Springs, USA, March 16, 17. that may affect the programs "We're thankful for God's protection," says one of the The committee found that: of the more-than-900 mis- church members. the 1993 North America sionaries serving the church Division tithe receipts worldwide.

4 RECORD April 16, 1994 sale in petrol stations, super- Women's Gift markets and newsagents Pope Papers False Some 51 educational during the recent Winter scholarships have been Olympics in Lillehammer, Concern is being caused by the distribution of docu- granted by the General Norway. The Norwegian ments attributed to the Catholic Church. The documents, Conference Office of Bible Society produced a a variety of versions of a supposed 16 Articles by Pope Women's Ministries (41 of total of 38,000 pocket-sized John Paul II, and a second document, entitled "The these are full scholarships) New Testaments in the Ecumenical Movement and the Adventists," are said to to women in seven divisions Norwegian language with a originate from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and to be distributed and one attached union. specially designed cover car- worldwide through the Adventist Church. The Brazil These scholarships were rying the Olympic and Union Conference president knows nothing of the pam- funded by the sale of the Lillehammer logos. A fur- phlets and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian first devotional book for ther 4000 copies were pro- Unity at the Vatican knows nothing of the Articles. In women prepared by duced in English using the 1993 Dr Bert Beach wrote to the Pontifical Council Women's Ministries. Good News edition. The inquiring about these documents. The following is a por- 4000 athletes were given free tion of their reply: Songs Increase copies as were the 2800 "Thank you for bringing to our attention the materials The number of composi- inmates of Norway's prisons. circulating among your member churches in California. tions entered to be consid- "We have also been contacted in November by the ered for the General God and Asia Ecumenical Officer for the Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, Conference theme song has God's will for the Brazil, who has indicated that materials have been circu- to date reached 250. Asia—Pacific region is being lating in Brazil, which are perhaps the same ones you sent sought by 100 delegates rep- us. For example, he reports that there are 16 articles in Company Grows resenting the Asia—Pacific the supposed conference, and that the first is that 'No one Three people were recent- Christian community. "The from now on will be able to mail letters at the post office ly baptised into the small Asia—Pacific region is mov- without the number 666: He expressed the opinion that company of Adventists in ing ahead on many fronts," this seems to be an Adventist form of doing proselytism, Basingstoke, England. The says Dr Jen-Li Tsai, and that these 16 articles seem to verify 'the Adventist company used the Reading Regional Secretary of the notion' that the Pope is the Beast of the Apocalypse. He church for the baptism. The United Bible Societies Asia has asked us about this supposed conference. British Union Conference Pacific Region. "There is "We responded to him, saying that we, in this Pontifical has a membership of 18,289 much excitement and great Council, have never heard of such a conference, nor have people composed of 311 in expectation in the 'new' other people in the Curia that we have contacted. Also as the Irish Mission; 5613 in Asia. To address the chal- a general norm, if some reference were to be made in a North England; 281 in the lenges ahead, we need to special speech we would be aware of it. But even by look- Scottish Mission; 11,597 in identify, develop and inspire ing at the materials one can see they are false. They look South England; and 487 in new leadership for the Bible to us as a propaganda campaign by a group hostile to the the Welsh Mission. Society movement. We Catholic Church. should consider new "The materials you sent indicate that this was the pro- Family Leaves Islam approaches to help people ject of Pope John Paul II presented at a conference on A family of seven has left see the Bible's relevance to June 28, 1985, in Kenya, Africa. This too is false. the faith of Islam for their needs." "In fact, the Pope did give a conference on June 28, Christianity. The last mem- 1985, but was in the Vatican, to the Roman Curia. Its con- ber, wife and mother Eunice Baptism Split tents were very different from the content of the materi- Amoah, was baptised recent- The Uniting Church of the als that have been circulating, and that you have sent us. ly in the Reading church, O'Connor parish, ACT, has It was a conference given on the occasion of the 25th England. Mrs Amoah's split over the doctrine of anniversary of the Secretariat of Promoting Christian daughter, Agnes infant baptism. Some 250 Unity There is no mention in it at all of the Adventists." Acheampong, became an members are expected to Adventist in 1983. Her four resign membership, with September's directive had brothers followed. Agnes's only 28 of the parish chosing given the defectors no choice father, Yaw Amoah, was to remain with the Uniting but to leave. The group have ANR: Adventist News later baptised in Ghana. Church. The catalyst for the formed themselves into the Review Eunice made the decision to decision was a 1993 reaffir- Grace Christian Ministry.— AR: Adventist Review be baptised while visiting mation by the Uniting Canberra Times Agnes in England. Church's national assembly on infant baptism. The ENDAR O'Connor church does not agree with this practice, but April 23 Lillehammer Word Radio and TV Rally Day recognises the right to hold a Radio and TV Offering New Testaments were on different view. However, last

RECORD April 16, 1994 5 FEATURES The Family and Spiritual Growth by Graham Stacey

We might be surprised to discover just how integral to the success of Christianity— and to the salvation of humanity in general—the Christian family really is.

he great commission of Matthew 28 is the rallying call for all Seventh- day Adventists. It has challenged Christians in all ages to go and make dis- ciples, to baptise and to teach obedience. Dennis Guernsey in his book A New Design for Family Living suggests that this great imperative to ministry is inter- related with the ministry of the family. It highlights the importance of the family to the church. An emphasis on family in this, the "year of the family," is significant to those who hold the great commission, acquisition of a value system similar to Spiritual development, as distinct because the spiritual maturity necessary Christ's. Learning both how to be obedi- from piety or religiosity, is a profound to fulfil the great commission is devel- ent and to what to be obedient is learned and challenging process in every oped in a relational context—the best in the context of a family relationship. human being. It's not so much whether example of which is the family. So, in the great learning environment we have it or not—everyone seems to To make a disciple, says Guernsey, of the family, the believer learns how to have a spiritual component—rather it's means to first create a close, primary form primary relationships, learns how the type of spiritual development relationship with the One who leads— demonstrated that counts. (See Jesus Christ. For better or for worse, we Romans 14, for example.) learn to form our primary relationships The healthy family encour- It is the transposition from a negative, within the family. The child learns to ages openness and honesty self-defeating and destructive way of life, trust, negotiate, to solve problems, to because within it, it's safe to to relating to a positive, healthy and ful- love and be loved there, for family is be so. filling life-giving way that's important. central to relationship-making and Spirituality is, after all, making sense of therefore central to discipleship. the life God gives us. For a Seventh-day The second imperative—to baptise— to become part of the family of God and Adventist, it's also expressed in a faith also has its seed in the family, for bap- learns what it is to acquire a value sys- and practice that's centred on Jesus tism symbolises the bringing of people tem. The family, at its best, provides a Christ and His saving grace. "out there," "into here." As we are bap- model of how the Christian should relate The great questions, Who am I? tised, we identify with Jesus, thus to the world. The family thus assumes a Where am I going? What is life all becoming a member of His "family." special importance. What a neat chal- about? may be universal questions in the There is a lot to learn in becoming a part lenge: the family—a spiritual training search for meaning, but they are also of God's family. But the skills needed ground. How we do in the family is a questions concerning our spiritual devel- can be learned in the family. strong indicator of how we relate to the opment. They should be issues of deep The third imperative—teaching to world, a critical element of which is our concern to Seventh-day Adventist obey—can be understood in terms of the spiritual development. Christians, issues of faith, development

6 RECORD April 16, 1994 and spiritual maturity, issues that involve attitudes to self, others and God. The particular issue of spiritual devel- opment suggests a number of important concepts: First, healthy spiritual development involves a move from fear to trust. The well-functioning family will provide a place of safety and security, not only physical security, but emotional, psycho- logical and spiritual as well. There, a healthy self-esteem is nurtured and inde- pendence and individuality encouraged. And when trust is demonstrated, real progress is made. It is impossible to trust God when we trust neither others nor ourselves. But when we have learned to trust others and ourselves, then a gen- uine trust in God occurs. Second, acceptance and unconditional 6-tctoA assurance are experiences you can expect in a functioning family. There is no substitute for unconditional love. A good family demonstrates what redemp- 1 8 tive love is all about. When it's present, family members grow spiritually. There is no sham, no pretence. Spiritually lthough William Miller was disappointed when Jesus did maturing people acknowledge their sins of return by March 21, 1843, he did not lose faith. and shortcomings because already they His love for his Saviour was expressed a few days later have acknowledged their strength. They when he wrote: are children of God. "I am now seated at my old desk in my east room. Having Third, family members accept respon- obtained help of God until the present time, I am still looking sibility for their actions and take control. for the Dear Saviour. . . . The time, as I have calculated it, is Too many people don't accept responsi- now filled up; and I expect every moment to see the Saviour bility for their own lives. When experi- descend from heaven. I have now nothing to look for, but this encing difficulty, they blame another glorious hope ..." person, their situation or some other On April 5, 1844, Miller wrote to Elon Galusha: thing. A life of resentment and blame "I look forward to being like him, whom 28 years ago I follows. loved.... I thought before this time I should be with him, yet Last, personal dishonesty leads us I am here a pilgrim and a stranger waiting for a change from away from God and from knowing oth- mortal to immortal." ers better. We become "fragmented" as But the activities of the Millerite preachers didn't cease. human beings, knowing neither our- Obviously recognising that they'd been wrong with the date, selves nor God—a terribly unhealthy they nevertheless remained convinced that the Advent must spiritual state. The healthy family soon take place. And so lectures, conferences, tent meetings encourages openness and honesty and camp-meetings were advertised in The Advent Herald because within it, it's safe to be so. and The Midnight Cry, usually with the poignant words, "If Mistakes can be made, perfection isn't time continue," at the end of the announcement. demanded—thus growth occurs. Driven back to their Bibles to find where they'd made their Ministry to families is important mistake, the Millerites discovered that the Scriptures taught a because of the pivotal role they play in "tarrying time," They linked Habakkuk 2:3 to Matthew 25:5, providing the environment for spiritual 6 and came to the conclusion that the delay in the Advent growth. Skills and attitudes learned was, in fact, biblical. there prepare the believer for member- The "tarrying time" concept gave renewed hope to the ship in the family of God and for lives of believers, though the lack of a definite date left an element of service to His cause. ❑ uncertainty, which dampened the evangelistic zeal of many in the movement. Graham Stacey, a professional counsellor, is director of the Warburton Health Care Centre, Warburton, Victoria. April

RECORD April 16, 1994 Definitely Valuable who wouldn't be reached otherwise. I've had a number of contacts Please continue to support this vital through the Media Centre. One man part of the mission of our church in was happy to do a Bible course, but not this Division.—Pastor Laurie Evans, with a minister. Another is using the Division centre to investigate Christianity. Others secretary are upgrading their Bible knowledge. The Media Centre is definitely valuable Vital and and at times plays a role we can't Relevant play.—Pastor Ken Lawson, Dubbo The Media church, NSW Centre is increasingly vital Wings to the Message and relevant in Production Manager Pastor Revelation 14 depicts the gospel using modern Kevin Townend (left) and commission as being heralded by technologies that Producer Pastor Russell Gibb flying angels. The Media Centre in a (right) produce Evangelism communicate promotional video with Pasto very real sense gives "wings" to our effectively to our Geoff Youlden. message and reaches many people secular society. It complements Media Centre Bible School teachers June Media Centre other aspects of Cross and Lois Willis receive the daily the church, mail. Last year the Bible School averaged Production 1993 develops a positive more than 500 letters a day. community image Videos and plays a significant role in The Baptism (Drama for teenagers) evangelism.—Pastor Ray Coombe, From Here to Paradise (Division report) Division communication director Entering Wedge Evangelistic series: The Media Centre is an entering Tonga, Tuvalu, Pidgin, Aboriginal, wedge that helps us get Bible studies. Wintley Phipps Valuable Role —Pastor Hedley Seenyen, Concord and Wintley Phipps music We have 40 Bible studies being Stanmore churches, NSW How Youth Learn (Church Ministries) conducted in our church at the Family Life (Church Ministries) moment. The Media Centre is a great The System (Church organisation) source of contacts and also plays a Media Centre Schedule valuable role in consolidating the 13 Sabbath Offering promotion TV Discovery Ads 1994 Adventist Appeal promotion understanding of people who are Signs magazine promotion studying.—Pastor Graham White, Mount Druitt, NSW Feb North Queensland, Brisbane TV Ads South Qld regional Discovery (30-second and 60-second) Mar Northern Territory *Coping with Stress Media Centre Apr Perth *Help for Families Evangelism 1994 Adelaide *Marriage Victoria Regional *Health Pastor Geoff Youlden is running May Sydney Pathfinders South Australia Regional campaigns in the following areas: Wintley Phipps evangelistic series June Tasmania Christmas message Feb-Mar West Melbourne July South NSW Regional Lend a Hand Melbourne April Sydney Radio April-May Lord Howe Island Aug Melbourne Focus on Living program (weekly) July-Aug Wellington, NZ Canberra Lifetalk program (weekly) September London, UK Newcastle Lifetalk ads (weekly) November Penang, Malaysia Sept Northern Rivers, NSW Pastor Larry Laredo, NZ Media Centre manager, answers many questions from NZ Bible School students. Last year 26 From the were baptised - including two prisoners. Media Centre For only $NZ3,200 the Media Centre can purchase a TV ad that blankets all of New Manager Zealand. Unfortunately, due to lack of funds, last year it had to cut its advertising budget. "I'd like to thank New Zealand church members for their prayers and continual support," says Pastor Laredo.

The Media Centre is a Division institution established to work in radio, TV and video, to operate a Bible Letters That Matter Correspondence School in Australia and New Zealand, Excerpts from a small selection of the numerous letters sent and to conduct public evangelism programs. each week to the Adventist Media Centre. Donations to the Media Centre help us produce quality presentations that will reach a secular society, and to Questions that have troubled me for so long have effectively market our correspondence courses and other been made clear. I've wondered why I didn't search materials using the mass media. cc for real understanding sooner. (KM, Vic.) It's a costly operation. A 60-second prime-time ad in a capital city costs $5,700. But that ad reaches thousands of We've been helped in an enormous way by the two audio people. Sixty seconds can change a life. Fortunately most cassettes you have sent us - More to Life and Marriage. TV networks give us some free air time to supplement paid Marriage was such a hit with our family that it's almost worn time. out. We would appreciate your sending all the Discovery TV and radio Discovery ads are not only important for tapes and we are willing to pay. (ST, Qld.) getting Media Centre Bible courses and audio cassettes into people's homes. They're creating an awareness of the Here's Life has given me hope and brought peace and Seventh-day Adventist Church in the community. calm into my life. (JN, Vic.) In the past we've used 30-minute TV programs, but now the rules have changed. TV stations are no longer required to I first came to hear of your studies through the TV ads. broadcast any religious programming. Consequently, paid Please pray that my husband and family will come to know religious programs are placed in unappealing timeslots. God. (DP, WA.) In the future we face many challenges. We must keep up with modern technology and yet still broadcast the Advent I've been very lost. After reading the final Bible lesson of message. With fibre-optic cable TV and satellite services, the Media Centre course I really prayed. For the first time I we are forced to think ahead. As we face these challenges, admitted to Jesus all the things that I've done in my life and we sincerely appreciate the moral, financial and prayerful really cried and begged for forgiveness.... Thank you 55 support of our church members.—John Banks for the Bible lessons. (JB, Tas.)

Very Creative These new Discovery ads are very message.—Murray Shoring, Channel creative and they aroused my interest. I 10, Brisbane believe they'll be very successful for you.—Sue-Ellen, executive, TV3, New Really Interesting Zealand These new Discovery spots are really interesting. They will be placed Powerful Message in prime timeslots. I'm sure there will These ads are really great. Even our be a good response from the office staff here are intrigued by them. community.—Sue Lewis, Radio 2GB, They certainly pack a powerful Sydney Every Bible School card delivered has the potential to change a life.

Media Centre Teachers June Cross, Lois Willis Technical director David Gibbons CASHIER Audrey Andrews Production assistant Jann Gibbs ADMINISTRATION CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gary Krause RECEPTIONIST Marion Mason Manager John Banks EVANGELISM Accountant Ivor Petrie Evangelist/Presenter Geoffrey Youlden Secretary Shirley Evans Assistant Anthony Mitchell Adventist Media Centre BIBLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION PO Box 15, Wahroonga, NSW 2076 Principal Kevin Townend Producer Russell Gibbs Phone (02) 487 1844 Pastors Max Townend, Ron Vince Production manager Kevin Townend Fax (02) 487 1659 NEVVSFRONT Europe Acts on Concern for Youth

t the November 1993 year-end cussed was Jogny, Switzerland. On A eetings of the Euro-Africa Sabbath, November 6, delegates Division nearly every union president joined the church members of Bern, was asked to present a report on the Switzerland, for worship. Speaking to current situation for youth in the 1100 people, Pastor Folkenberg Adventist Church as well as their underlined the importance of a cor- union's projects for the next five rect understanding of righteousness years. by faith. The reports revealed that the Besides committing themselves to majority of the division's church expand the youth-ministry programs, members are under 30. Proportions delegates heard reports about Global vary according to unions—and are Mission and their finances. sometimes reversed—but in Angola With 382,000 members as of June and Mozambique, nearly 75 per cent 1993 and a growth rate of 6 per cent, of members are young people. They the Euro-Africa Division is the sixth Pastor Reinhard Rupp (left) translated the message largest of the world divisions. During account for 70 per cent in Romania of Pastor Robert Folkenberg, president of the gener- and 65 per cent in both Spain and al conference, when he spoke in Bern, Switzerland. the first three years of this quinquen- Portugal. nium, 82,931 people were baptised In 1992, two commissions nominated on all levels of church organisation. and 733 new churches organised. by the division proposed a series of rec- Their goal is to incorporate these The division's membership and ommendations in order to further the ideas by 1997, and Pastor Ludescher growth can be divided as follows: integration of young people into the personally promised to ensure that this Western Europe, 71,239; Eastern church. By the middle of 1993 most of goal will be met. "The best plans are Europe, 82,476; Angola, Mozambique, the recommendations had been voted. useless if they are not put into prac- and Sao Tome, 228,241. At year's end, division president tice," he said. In his report, treasurer Erich Edwin Ludescher expressed his desire General Conference president Amelung revealed that despite for action. "After all that has been said Pastor Robert Folkenberg, an interest- unfavourable conditions, tithes had and done, it would be tragic to leave ed listener in the discussions, warned increased by 50 per cent between 1985 things as they are," he said. against the temptation to do things not and 1992. The most important use of At that meeting, all the unions com- only for the youth, but also in their the funds received is for evangelism. mitted themselves to promote in every stead. "Choose an appropriate moment Pastor Folkenberg expressed appre- local community, the establishment of a to withdraw," he said. "Don't give the ciation for the administration of the youth group and Pathfinder club. The young people one piece of cake. Invite division and the generosity of its mem- unions will provide marriage-prepara- them to choose their part. Let's take bers. The most generous offering for tion seminars, systematic training of the risk that they might err. Let's be the Week of Prayer came from the the leaders, adequate training materi- patient if they make mistakes. Don't Euro-Africa Division. als. For some, that will mean adapting say, 'Now we have finished,' he con- "I know of no other place in the Sabbath school lessons and religious cluded, until the youth themselves say, world where there is such confidence in instruction for the various age groups. `We see the results.'" the administration of the church," he Furthermore, youth are to represented The site where these issues were dis- said.—John Graz

Adventist Radio in Croatia-Slovania stations do not charge for their trans- mission," says Tihomir Kukolja, direc- tor of CSCAR. "Some stations have T'he Croatian-Slovanian Conference Although the war in Croatia was integrated our programs into their I Adventist Radio (CSCAR), affili- instrumental in reducing the number daily broadcasting schedule in such a ated with the Adventist World Radio- of stations able to transmit the pro- way as they cannot imagine taking Europe, has entered the fifth year of gram, the number of radio stations them off the air. 'These are our pro- regular broadcasting the 15-minute willing to take on the program is grams,' they say." devotional program, "Thoughts From growing. In February, four new sta- "The number of letters and incom- the Bible," on 25 local radio stations tions added the Adventist program to ing telephone calls has drastically in Croatia and Slovenia. their schedule. increased," says Mr Kukolja. In its four-year history, "Thoughts "At the moment there are 130 "Listeners are asking for books and from the Bible" has had more than broadcasts of 'Thoughts From the cassettes with the recorded themes 700 transmissions on 40 radio stations. Bible' every month, and most of the they hear in the program.

10 RECORD April 16, 1994 NEWSFRONT

"Thoughts From the Bible" is not the only program for which the Adventist producers in Croatia are Love Becomes Part of SNSW Ministry responsible. "Every so often live programs are produced in local radio stations. We Love was ordained on also produce single programs that are ICarch 12 in the Young broadcast in connection with special church after completing occasions, such as Christmas and some five years of ministry in Easter. Frequently we produce jingles the South New South Wales and spots announcing different public Conference. programs organised by various depart- Ken, the son of Nigel and ments of the church. At the moment Elaine Love, was born in we are engaged in the production of a Melbourne, Vic, raised in number of one-minute slots for 'better Geelong, and worked for living' on behalf of the Adventist several years as a dental Development and Relief Agency in technician. He sensed a call Croatia. We are also planning to to the ministry after com- restart our 'Voice of Hope' programs pleting a year in the United over the Adventist World Radio- States on a Rotary Europe." International Scholarship. Mrs Shirley Hankinson handed a bouquet of flowers A five-minute program, "Spiritual He graduated from to her daughter, Narelle Love, at the ordination of her Thought," is broadcast on the Avondale College in. 1988. son-in-law, Pastor Ken Love. Pastor Love is pictured Croatian National Radio (Hrvatski Ken is married to Narelle to the right, holding his ordination papers. radio). This is a short, daily reflective (nee Hankinson), an Avondale College—trained high-school teacher, and the program in which Adventists partici- couple have two sons, Brenton and Jayden. Narelle is the daughter of Pastor pate every fourth Friday. Keith and Shirley Hankinson. As a child, Ken was dedicated to God by his parents. At that time they believed that perhaps it was a dedication to the ministry. Ken's earlier choice of Jerusalem vocation seemed to indicate this was not so. His parents said they were thrilled to be present at their son's ordination. Passion Heard The ordination sermon, preached by Pastor Keith Hankinson, emphasised the call of the ministry to men of many backgrounds—from Moses the shepherd in Auckland to the apostles who were fishermen, tax collectors, and so on. The ordination prayer was prayed by Pastor Neil Lawson, president of the South New South embers of several Auckland Wales Conference; the ordination charge was made by Pastor Deane Jackson, M Adventist churches, along with Canberra church; Ken's brother-in-law, Pastor Dennis Hankinson, welcomed a 70-piece orchestra and 280-mem- Ken into the ministry; and Narelle's mother, Shirley Hankinson, presented flow- ber choir, performed the modern ers to her daughter as she welcomed her to the ranks of ministers' wives. classical oratorio, The Jerusalem Both Ken and Narelle spoke briefly of their belief that God had called Passion, to near-capacity crowds on them to the ministry of the gospel and of their commitment to that task. March 11-13 at the Auckland Town Hall. The performances received enthusiastic reviews. The Herald newspaper stated that "dressed in modern clothes, the old Christian message became an outstanding choral event and deservedly won a standing ovation from the capacity audience." In The Jerusalem Passion, composer and conductor Murray Wylie relates the passion, or suffering, of Christ from the per- spective of both the old and new Jerusalem. The production was staged and managed by Vision One, a Christian group based in Brisbane. Family and friends of many performers attended the pro- Pictured are some of those taking part in the oratorio, The Jerusalem Passion, in Auckland, New grams.—Trudy Zealand. Pictured (from the left) are: (back row) Trudy Rankin, Tapuira Natu, Murray Wylie (com- Rankin poser and conductor), Pam Driver, Noeline Edwards, Leduna Lotawa, (front row) Janet Karlsen, Louise Greenfield, Jennifer Watson and Mollie Watson.

RECORD April 16, 1994 11 Bickley, WA Harrisville, SOld Mullumbimby, NNSW Some 60 children were enrolled in the Happy Holiday program presented Leanne Burns by the church during was baptised, and February. Numbers grew to her and her hus- 88 by the last day of the band, Brett's, five-day program. Nutrition youngest child, classes are one of the fol- Ebony-Lea, dedi- cated by Pastor Some 30 reporters wit- Ray Jerrard late in nessed the presentation of a 1993. Both events d

community service award to took place on the Jerrar

a local resident, Mrs Ede same day. 0 to: Williams, coordinator of Pho Meals on Wheels. Mrs Williams, who has worked for the service for 20 low-up programs from the youth member Amanthea video was shown, and a years—five days a week, 50 children's program, as will Rex-Thomson. There were cooking demonstration weeks a year—says, "I don't be a reunion tea and games flat races, sack races, three- given. On the Thursday do it for awards. I just do it evening for the children. legged races and high and afternoon there was an exer- because I want to help." long jumps. Three people cise class. Participants were The reporters were attend- Wanganui, NZ celebrated their birthday at assisted in finding their fit- ing a communication semi- Senior elder Peter the games. ness level and developing a nar held that weekend by Brungar and communication cardiovascular exercise pro- communication directors Lismore, NNSW gram to suit each person. Pastor Ray Coombe, of the Colin Crawford and his Attendance was composed South Pacific Division, and wife, Elza, are now living in mostly of Adventists, as it Pastor Ray Baird, of the Lismore where Colin has was the first program of its Trans-Australian Union. taken the position of princi- kind to be run in the commu- Participants were able to pal of the Blue Hills nity by the church. The non- use the award presentation E§ Adventist School. The school Adventists that attended to practise writing news a2 has an enrolment of 140 stu- made postive comments releases during the seminar. n dents (60 in the high school; about the program. Pictured (from the left) are: cf.- 80 in the primary school). Mr Pastor Robert Kingdon, Port Macquarie, church pastor; Mick and secretary Gloria McDonald NNSW Ede Williams; and Pastor recently presented their One year after their wed- Ray Coombe, communica- local public library with ding, Fleur (nee Shelton) tion director for the South copies of Christ's Object and Ken Duke were assist- Pacific Division. Lessons and The Ministry of Healing. Copies of From Lismore, NNSW Trials to Triumph, The Great Controversy, From Heaven With Love, Seventh-day Adventists Believe . . . and

two books on the history of the Adventist Church in the Crawford's last posting was ise E He

Pacific are already on the as education director for the library shelves—all donated Papua New Guinea Mission. to: S by the church. Pictured is Pho g Mr Brungar handing the Mullumbimby, NNSW ing Pastor Des Potts in his if. new books to the librarian, A health program present- preaching plan in Serbia. An Vic Bonetti, his wife, Mrs Fowler. ed by husband-and-wife team audience of 500 attended his Jenny, and children, Bruce (physiotherapist) and first program in Subotica on Stephen and Angela, Aranui, NZ Jill (nurse) Thompson February 5. He then went to recently visited Lismore A crowd of 30 children, proved practical and enjoy- Sombor and Zrenjanin. Ken while on holiday in aged between two and a half able, according to Dawn acted as technician and stage Australia. Mr Bonetti is and 10 years old, with their Jerrard, a past communica- manager, while Fleur liaised currently the business man- parents, participated in a tion secretary. Each Tuesday between people and preach- ager of Fulton College, Fiji. mini-Olympics organised by evening for one month a er as a hostess.

12 RECORD April 16, 1994 '!"11111111=711120111 Conference Office, Bega, SNSW Vic Following their Flowers were recently baptism on January presented to Mrs Veronica 15, Leith and Self in appreciation of the Margaret Cook (pic- work she and her late hus- tured centre) of Pambula Beach, were baptised by by Pastor Bert Cozens on Pastor Bert Cozens February 26. Twice in two (left). The couple months the Bega church had studies with people have rejoiced to see local church minister 77-year-old men (one being Mike Fritter (right). 2 Fred Wyber) baptised and Leith last attended committing their life to Mont Albert church, Victoria, in 1953. His wife, band, Pastor Don Self, car- Christ. Margaret, recently became interested in Christianity. ried out since establishing Leith, who can be contacted on (064) 95 6067, would like the Israelite Heritage Toronto, NNSW to hear from anyone who remembers him prior to his Institute of Australia in Special outreach pro- "wandering in the wilderness for 40 years." 1973. The presentation took place at the Institute's grams have been planned Triennial Session in the around the "Year of the chapel of the Victorian Family." In February, Dr was conducted by Kevin and a few other helpers in Conference Office. Percy Harrold, Health Price, the director of health the nearby Blackalls Park Department director for the management at a large area prior to the programs. Bega, SNSW South Pacific Division, took Sydney hospital, and ses- "It is hoped that this contin- Three new church mem- a program on the vegetarian sions on relationships in the ued interest by the church bers (pictured from the lifestyle. This was followed family were conducted by in their community may left), Julie Wignall, Fred up by a vegetarian-cooking psychologist John Collett. have a positive influence," Wyber and Trish demonstration. In March, a Some 1000 brochures were says communication secre- Waddilove, were baptised stress-management program distributed by Pathfinders tary Lindley Hill HILDREN Seeing and Hearing God

by Joshua Sutton (8)

I go to Murwillumbah Church (NSW).

One Sabbath our pastor, Pr Jeff Poots, brought a big fishing rod and reel to church. He asked Martin, one of my friends, to take the end of the fishing line and run with it out the door. We could hear the click, click of the reel. Just then he saw the rod glisten so he grabbed it and swam very quickly Pr Jeff told us the story how he went back to the safety of the boat. He lay fishing in a tin boat in open water with on his back exhausted but laughing. Karen and his brother. When he He had his rod back and he was safe. turned to fix his brother's big fish in a bucket, another big fish whipped his Pr Jeff said that our lives get murky own rod and reel out of the boat. with troubles. We must listen to God and hear His voice. We can look for Pr Jeff quickly dived overboard to get the good things He gives us and we his precious rod but the water was so can keep safe in His love. murky he couldn't see it. He listened and he heard the click, click of the fish Pr Jeff said, "Our prayers don't have still pulling on the reel. He swam to to go past the ceiling because God is the sound. always right beside us."

RECORD April 16, 1994 13 NOTICEBOARD

Smith, Matthew Thomas, born September 24, 1993; died January 23 at Camperdown Children's Advertisements Appreciation Hospital, Sydney, NSW, and was buried in Dawson Cemetery, Taree. He is survived by his parents, General Conference 1995—Individual Travel TinWOrth. The family of the late Neville Charles Lance and Jenny; and brother, Mitchell (all of Arrangements. Are you considering travelling to the Tinworth wish to express their appreciation to all Asquith). J N Beamish Netherlands to attend all or part of the 1995 General who so lovingly supported them in their recent sad Conference in Utrecht (June 29 - August 8)? Are you loss. Your prayers, flowers, cards, food and thought- Tinworth, Neville Charles, born June 19, 1920, in interested in an individually tailored tour being pre- fulness in so many ways are greatly appreciated. Brisbane, Old; died March 3 in Esperance, WA. A pared for you? Maybe to include a fly-drive or coach Please accept this notice as a personal thank you. son of Charles and Amy Tinworth (Sanitarium man- tour through Europe? Maybe discounted air travel and Pearl, Marita, Heather, Julie and families. ager), Nev lived in India, New Zealand and accommodation in the Netherlands during the confer- Australia. Loved by the children of the church, he ence? Whatever your individual requirements may be, Wills. The Wills family would like to express their was known as the "Mintie man" for his Sabbath sup- we can assist. Contact SPD Travel Service, 148 Fox appreciation and gratitude to the staff and volun- ply of Minties. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 489 teers at the Adventist Retirement Village, Victoria daughters, Marita Whitson (Cooranbong, NSW), 1888. Fax (02) 489 0943. Point, Brisbane, for the loving care and kindness Heather Slade (Esperance, WA) and Julie Coyte given. Our heartfelt thanks also to all those who (Perth); brother, Loren (Wahroonga, NSW); and sis- Mission Opportunity. Single or married volunteers offered prayers of comfort during the recent illness ters, Linda Caro and Jean Tinworth (both of needed to teach conversational English and Bible. and loss of our dear father, grandfather, brother and Avoca). Roger Millist, Pat Marshall Housing and monthly stipend of approximately $A1063 uncle, Albert William Wills. provided. If you are a baptised member of the Seventh- Thompson, Edward, aged 89; died February 6 at day Adventist Church, have a degree (teaching diploma, Invercargill, South New Zealand. Edward and his bachelor's or master's), and are a native speaker of wife became Adventists as the result of a literature English, contact Volunteer Service Coordinator, South Obituaries evangelist working in the city of Dunedin. He is sur- Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga vived by his wife. Ray Kent NSW 2076. Phone (02) 489 7122. Jacob, Noel, born February 8, 1934, in Albury, NSW; died January 30 in Albury. Noel and his wife, Tischler, Werner Joseph, born June 21, 1925; died Outdoor Educator—Assistant Camp Ranger. Marlene, joined the church in 1975 after Pastor John December 21, 1993, in Brisbane, Old. He is survived The Western Australian Conference is looking for a Carter's evangelistic campaign. He is survived by his by Mrs Tischler; and his sons, Mark (Brisbane) and Taskforce volunteer to serve at Camp Logue Brook wife; sons, Milton (Newcastle), Andrew (Albury) Marnie (Esk). Keith D Grolimund from July 1994 through to June 1995. The volunteer will and Daron (Melbourne, Vic); daughter, Melissa instruct in abseiling, horsemanship, waterskiing and (Melbourne); and three grandchildren. Wills, Albert William, born February 1, 1912, at serve as assistant camp ranger. Contact Pastor Eric F Miroslav Stilinovic, Ross Parker, David Taylor Childers, Old; died February 21 at the Adventist White, Volunteer Service Coordinator, South Pacific Retirement Village, Victoria Point, Brisbane. Albert Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Mathews, Lillian Esther, born November 10, married Grace Cormack, a Bible worker, who pre- or phone (02) 489 7122. 1914, in Dandenong, Vic; died January 25 at deceased him. For 18 years he was a literature evan- Warragul. Lillian was a founding member of the gelist in the South Queensland Conference. He is Private Physiotherapy Practice. Warburton Warragul SDA church, and was tireless in her activi- survived by seven of his nine brothers and sisters; Hospital invites applications from physiotherapists who ties for the church. She is survived by her daughter, his daughters, Merrilyn, Beverley and Lorelle; son, are or can be registered in Victoria, to conduct a private Nora Sretenovic; and sons, Wren and Albert. Calvin; and five grandchildren. practice at Warburton Hospital. The practice would Bruce Manners, Wim de Groot David Lawson, Joe Webb serve clients from the 50-bed hospital, 62-bed health-

Have Your Cake & Eat It Too! ACF Investments Ltd Earn up to 5.75% interest AND help Avondale College at the same time.

, Phone Richard Hutchinson (02) 989 8355 or Fax (02) 989 8340 ACF Investments Ltd. PO Box 502, Wahroonga. NSW. 2076. ACN 001 832 551

14 RECORD April 16,1994 NOTICEBOARD

care centre and the community. Warburton Hospital Quality Management is preferred. The appointee has occupancy. Come and enjoy the beautiful North Coast Board reserves the right to make the appointment by responsibility for the quality-management program, with us. Phone Brian Sparke on (066) 28 1532 or A/H invitation. Apply in writing to Chief Executive Officer, supervision of nursing clinical care and to deputise when (066) 281887. Fax (066) 28 5602. Warburton Hospital, PO Box 300, Warburton Vic 3799, necessary for the director of nursing/manager. On-call or phone Sue Marshall on (059) 66 4401 for informa- duties are involved. Application and current curriculum Adventist Retirement Village, Toowoomba, tion. vitae to be forwarded to: Director of Nursing, Bethesda has available a 2-bedroom unit in excellent condition. Adventist Home and Hospital, 27 Esplanade Road, The unit is conveniently located close to the church and Director of Nursing. Warburton Hospital requires Mount Eden, Auckland NZ. opposite picturesque parklands, within walking distance the services of a Director of Nursing with up-to-date of the city centre. May be either purchased or leased. clinical skills, administrative experience, and preferably School Readers Wanted. Hobart Adventist Contact: D Peers (076) 35 3638 AH, or H Leins (076) 32 experience with the accreditation process. Located one School is in need of PM Series readers—Instant, Red, 5411 BH. hour's drive from Melbourne, Warburton Hospital is a Yellow, Blue, Green levels. Buy or borrow. Please con- 50-bed medical/surgical/obstetric hospital with an alco- tact Bev Charlton on (002) 72 1711 (W) or (002) 28 6693 At Last! Hands-on training! Massage (certified), hol and chemical dependency unit, a 62-bed health-care (H). Hydrotherapy, Nutrition. 8-week program with highly centre and community practice. The Warburton qualified instructors. Includes work experience. For Hospital reserves the right to make the appointment by Alawara Adventist Retirement Village, situated more information, phone Cedarvale Health Centre on invitation. Apply in writing to Chief Executive Officer, in Bendigo, central Victoria, has three brand-new resi- (044) 65 1362. Warburton Hospital, PO Box 300, Warburton Vic 3799, dent-funded units available—one ready immediately or phone Sue Marshall on (059) 66 4401 for informa- and two soon to be constructed. These units represent General Practitioner Wanted for busy 2-man tion. excellent value in price and space. For more informa- family medical practice which has been run by SDA tion on great living conditions, please phone Trevor doctors for 10 years. Situated just 2 hours north of Position Vacant: Bethesda Adventist Home Winter on (054) 43 7902 or fax (054) 43 7988. Perth. Interesting, varied practice with opportunity for and Hospital. Charge Nurse—Quality Management ongoing training. Great place to settle. Schooling to Coordinator. Bethesda is a 28-bed rest home and a 20- Alstonville Adventist Retirement Village is TEE level. Inquiries: Dr Andrew Van Ballegooyen, bed geriatric hospital, pursuing accreditation status. A proud to offer you one- and two-bedroom units phone (096) 51 1714 (BH), (096) 51 1335 (AH), fax Registered Nurse with experience in Gerontology and designed for your comfort and available for immediate (096) 51 1637.

True stories of Goes Conveyancing—Melbourne. Professional and power to change lives personal service. Save on solicitor's costs—only $A295 (and searches). Contact Della Gough at Legal & MORE TRUE STORIES OF GOD'S General Conveyancing on (03) 727 1373. 0 Don't Make a Move Without Us! If you are POWER TO CHANGE LIVES thinking of selling your home or moving into the Hills District, then don't make a move without calling Peter INCREDIBLE Hilton at L J Hooker Castle Hill on (02) 680 1888 or (018) 479 991 (mobile) or (02) 634 4369 (AH). ANSWERS TO Cooranbong and Morisset. If you are moving to our area, or if you need your rental property profession- More Incredible ally managed, or if you would like to sell your proper- ty—give us a call. An Adventist family business serving PRAYER your needs. Raine & Home Cooranbong—(049) 77 1222, Grant or Jill Lawson; Raine & Horne Morisset— Answers to Prayer (049) 73 2922, Warwick Lawson or John Britten. You Don't Need to Be Alone. Buying a house or a by Roger Momeau business can be a confusing experience. If you need individual and discreet personal legal service, contact ince writing Incredible Answers to Prayer Roger Momeau Ken Long, solicitor, Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack has received hundreds of letters and phone calls from Street, Sydney. Phone (02) 299 4081. S people eager to share how God has blessed as they learned Real Estate—Adelaide. Selling or buying in of the power of intercessory prayer and put it into practice. Often Roger Monk= Adelaide? For personalised and friendly service, contact they would invite the author to join them in praying for individuals, Rosy Hodgkinson—the specialist in the north-eastern suburbs and adjoining hills areas. L J Hooker— and together they would see the Lord work in joyous and surprising ways. Modbury. Phone (08) 263 2022 A/H (08) 380 5466. "The Spirit of God has been transforming lives, remedying desperate conditions, and providing victory for the hopeless," says Momeau. In this inspiring book he shares many of these marvellous stories. Ansvar Insurance for WA Church Members. For all your insurance requirements—business, partner- The author addresses questions that people frequently ask about intercessory prayer, and discusses ships and all domestic needs (special discounts for pen- preventive prayer. He outlines steps we can take to bring the power of God into the lives of those we pray for, sioners/retirees)—call Graham Sidney (agent). Phone and tells how we can preserve our vital relationship with God. He also explains how intercessory prayer can (09) 299 6855 or (018) 95 2503. allow God to send the Holy Spirit more fully to fight our loved ones' battles against sin. Ansvar for motor and household insurance. Contact your nearest Ansvar office: Qld (07) 221 8449; NSW "I refuse to accept the widespread notion that there isn't (02) 683 4166; Vic & Tas (03) 650 9711; SA (08) 338 1900; WA (09) 321 6291; NZ (9) 309 0385. much one can do except to ask the Lord to watch over erring loved ones. We can claim the merits of ..." Advertisers Please Note: All advertisements should be sent to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Vic 3799. Advertisements approved by the editor will be inserted at the following rates: first 30 words, $20; each additional word, $1.50. For your advertisement to appear, payment must be enclosed, with a recommendation from your local pas- Special Price April Only $A13.50 tor or conference officer. ORDER FROM YOUR ABC SECRETARY OR ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE

APRIL BOOK OF THE MONTH Finally: Temper is a valuable posses- sion—don't lose it.

RECORD April 16, 1994 15 COULD CHANGE A LIFE! —by using the mass media to communicate a message of hope. Thousands of contacts are processed annually from advertising on the electronic media in Australia and New Zealand.

PO Box 15, Wahroonga * AVERAGE COST OF A 60-SECOND SPOT NSW 2076, Australia ADVERTISEMENT ON A TELEVISION PO Box 76281 Manukau City, New Zealand CHANNEL IN A CAPITAL CITY IS $5000!