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Signs to Get Wings in the Pacific If sponsors can be found, up to 500 Signs magazines per month will be given away as in-flight magazines aboard Western Pacific Airlines (WPA), a commercial airline flying in the Solomon Islands. The airline, which flies four aircraft, is owned and operated by the Western Pacific Union Mission (WPUM) and employs Adventist pilots (pictured is pilot Chris Cavilla with one of the WPA Prison planes). Ministry WPA already gives away used Signs, reports Kevin Rappell, WPA general manager. "We appreciate the magazines—as do those who travel with Western Pacific. We thank all who support this program." Baptism 11 WPA flies to some 25 destinations not served by other airlines from it headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Signs magazines are to be placed in the seat-back pockets of the planes. "There could be hundreds of people put in touch with the Adventist message each month if we had a Pacific regular supply of the Signs magazine," says Pastor Calvyn Townend, president of the WPUM. The Signs would also reach expatriate business people and tourists. Islanders (This project can be supported by marking WPA next to "bulk subscriptions" on the Signs order Volunteer 13 form with the Record next week.) Beds in Church for the Sleepy?

who say the congregation's music is Does that mean we can't be Did you still in the Dark Ages. Christians if we don't attend church? Of hear the "Reserved" signs for those who say course not. We are Christians whether story about the someone else is sitting in their seat. we attend or not. Yet let's not miss the church with lots What else? Oh, the list could go on critical point Hebrews makes in urging of empty pews? and on by those who have stopped Christians to gather for worship. Well, the lead- attending. Maybe it's too boring, or too It's for "encouragement," not just ers of the United "celebration," or too unfriendly, or . . . knowledge. We can study the Bible, lis- Methodist maybe, just maybe, it has nothing to do ten to gospel music, and even listen to Church in Minnesota did something with what we do or don't do. sermons on tapes all by ourselves. But creative one Sunday to attract all their We're not perfect. Everything we do that doesn't appear to be the kind of members who consistently play hookey. rarely pleases everyone. We all have encouragement advocated. Hebrews They provided: different tastes and needs, even from urges encouragement that comes from Beds for those who say Sunday is Sabbath to Sabbath. And that's OK. personal interaction among fellow their only day to sleep in. Actually, that's wonderful. Who'd want Christians in a worship setting. Blankets for those who complain that a church full of clones like us? That's Other words for "encouragement" the church is too cold. why, in the larger communities, we include hearten, inspirit, embolden. Fans for people who say it's too hot. offer numerous congregations with dis- They convey the idea of instilling Hearing aids for those who can't tinct personalities. They offer choice, courage, life, energy, vigour; lifting hear the pastor. variety. despondency by a fresh infusion of zeal. Cotton wool for those who think he's But there is an underlying unity of And I'd say that's what we need too loud. faith in all Adventist congregations. I today-151 years after the year our Grass and trees for those who prefer attend desiring to worship God, to give spiritual forebears thought Christ would to find God and worship Him in nature. Him honour and praise and glory— come back; a time when secular thought Christmas poinsettias and Easter through singing, giving, learning, pray- is making inroads into Christianity and lilies for those who'd never seen a ing. I come desiring to be led right to breaking down Judeo-Christian values; church without them. the foot of the cross, to be broken and a time of busyness; a time when Satan Their creative efforts paid off—at repentant, and to receive healing and appears to be trying his best to break up least short term.* forgiveness and encouragement to live the influence of the family unit and to up to my Christian calling. tear apart God's church. How about our churches? What Among Christians, worship is abso- Yes, if ever Christians needed might we suggest to attract some non- lutely critical. The writer of Hebrews encouragement, we need it today. attending members? How about provid- implores his hearers to "hold fast the Personally. Regularly. Together. To ing: confession of our hope without waver- encourage others. To encourage our- "Little red books" by Ellen White in ing . . . not neglecting to meet together, selves. Myron K Widmer the hymnal rack for those who say they as is the habit of some, but encouraging Associate Editor never hear her quoted from the pulpit one another, and all the more as you see Adventist Review anymore. the Day drawing near" (Hebrews 10:23- Tape players and headsets for those 25, RSV). 'From Charisma and Christian Life, January 1996.

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2 RECORD August 10, 1996 LETTERS

wearing the lovely gift they took time of Sopas. I trust that soon he will join the Supported and care to select for you? ranks of many, including the Papua New I've read letters from brothers and sis- The issue should be seen in its proper Guinea Union Mission president, trained ters who have experienced the devastat- perspective—people love to get into such at Omaura who have been ordained to the ing effect of divorce and felt unsupported trivial side issues. The devil loves us to gospel ministry. John Kosmeier, NSW by their church family. neglect the Great Commission, using Divorce came my way earlier this year, anything to keep us from preaching We Can Support Each Other and while I found it a dreadful experience God's Word. Beryl Turner, SA Referring to "Thank You" (Letters, I turned to the Scriptures—God's love let- June 29) requesting a support group for ters to us—and found encouragement and Heart Bounded families with mental illness in our comfort. Many prayed with and for our My heart bounded with joy when I church, we are also a family devastated family. Our neighbours and friends were, saw the Flashpoint item on the blind by mental illness. It really does affect us and continue to be, wonderful in their Sopas Hospital chaplain (July 20). Those like a death. Each time it happens we go practical support. Prayers were answered, who know David Yapane find him a through grief, denial, anger and loneli- and God provided a way for my former remarkable person. True, his eyes do not ness and more. husband and I to remain friends, praise give him sight, but that doesn't prevent We need to address issues like medica- Him! him from walking around campuses with tion and rehabilitation, and maybe as a So, dear brother and sister, for any prob- which he is familiar, nor does it stop him group study ways of improving the future lems in your lives ignore the negatives from guiding newcomers along moun- of our loved ones in light of the changing (they will always be there), turn to your tain trails to nearby villages. world we are in. Even three or four fami- Bible, concentrate on your prayer life and In 1987 he was in Year One at the lies could make up a support group. the results will astound you. Omaura Bible Training School, near Name Withheld Name Withheld Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, where he was an outstanding student. I tested him This person has left a forwarding In Perspective orally with the 100 short-answer ques- address with the Record for any who Concerning the jewellery discussion tions of the final exam on Witnessing want to make contact for mutual support. ("Baubles, Bangles and Beads," Features, and Evangelism. He came top of the

June 29), in Paul's day jewellery was class. He has almost perfect audio mem- Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily represent very expensive (no imitation pearls then). ory recall, so it is no wonder that he has those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to Record Editor, The braided hair was secured with turtle legendary knowledge of the Bible. Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799 shell, studded with diamonds. The gold His commitment and devotion to the (CompuServe 74617,726; Internet 74617.726@com- puserve.com). Writers must include their name, address and bracelets and strands of pearls showed Word of God was clearly demonstrated, telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks the wealth of a person. and I praise God that he is the chaplain after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be printed. All letters will be edited Today, in the Western world, we invest to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's orig- in shares, property, term deposits. In the inal meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received will past and still in many Eastern cultures cst aincreyiep,_ be published. today, investment is in the form of jew- ellery (especially gold) for both men and women. What the passage really teaches us is not to display your wealth in your AND roR ThesE manner of dress. Don't wear anything WO CAW ABoUT that is a distraction to other worshippers, MDAY SUNS- 17- that draws attention to you (in any way), especially when gathered together to SET AsollrlIALF praise our wonderful Saviour. AN 1-10v1K A60! With so much cheap imitation jewellery available, a translation for 1996 might read, "Don't wear your hand-knitted cash- mere jumper, R H Williams jeans, or top- of-the-range gym shoes to flaunt your wealth and distract people in worship." It comes back to a sensible balance and how much money one would spend on an item. Would you offend a person by not

RECORD August 10, 1996 3 Vanuatu Delay Transfers Mercy Ship Helped by NNZ Church A decision on who has David R Potter from control of the church in senior accountant, South Vanuatu has been delayed Pacific Division office, (see "Vanuatu Mission Assets Sydney, to secretary-treasur- Under Attack," Record, June er, Northern Australian 29). The Chief Justice of Conference, Townsville, Qld; Vanuatu is currently on six- Robert Ellison from associ- weeks holiday and will make ate treasurer, Central Pacific his ruling when he returns. Union Mission, Fiji, to Meanwhile, the secretary of accountant, Adventist Media the South Pacific Division, Centre, Sydney; Grenville

Pastor Laurie Evans, has Kent from pastoral work, ld asked for continued prayer Greater Sydney Conference, for the Vanuatu situation. to marketing—creative direc- Dona G Mc tor, Adventist Media Centre, Sydney; Armid Papen from to: Metamorphosis accountant, Sanitarium Pho Sydney's North Shore Health Food Company, Members from the Wanganui (NNZ) area helped provi- Chatswood church is about to Christchurch, SNZ, to busi- sion a ship from the interdenominational Mercy undergo a complete change ness manager—accountant, Ships—Pacific organisation when one of their boats—the as a part of Global Mission Longburn Adventist College, MV Island Mercy—docked at nearby Castlecliff. outreach in the area, reports NNZ; Lyell V Heise from Mercy Ships—Pacific operate with the aim of "express- the Chatswood minister, director of public relations ing God's love by serving the poorer, more isolated island Pastor George Metcalfe. and development, Avondale communities in providing for their physical and spiritual From September 1 it will College, Cooranbong, to wor- needs," says Gloria McDonald, communication secretary become the AdCare Seminar ship director, Trans-Tasman of the Wanganui church. Centre. It will be used for the Union Conference; Graham The ships carry medical, civic and technical teams that presentation of public health R Chester from head of assist with personal and public health, and assist with lectures, courses in public Commerce Department, repairs to equipment. speaking, financial manage- Avondale College, to head of Pictured is the Wanganui representative group who took ment, archaeology, Revel- Commerce Department, the donated goods aboard on behalf of the church. ation Seminars etc. "The Pacific Adventist College, seminars emphasise a new Port Moresby, PNG; vision of living for the total Veronika Chester from Wales Conference, to teacher, person," says Pastor teacher, Avondale Primary I-School, Pacific Adventist Metcalfe. School, North New South College; Norman J Hardy from personal ministries director, Tasmanian Did You Hear . . . ? Conference, to Ministerial ... About the former Pathfinder who credits his Association secretary and Pathfinder training with saving his life and those of five personal ministries and others in a recent Lake Victoria ferry accident? Sabbath school director, Medad Selestine Mwenye, 24, helped pull the survivors Central Pacific Union aboard the upturned hull by tying his shirt, T-shirt and pants Mission. together using knots he'd learned as a Pathfinder. Mwenye, who also learned to swim in Pathfinders, was among the 160 passengers who survived when the ferry sank in SPD Boost to CIS crocodile-infested waters about eight kilometres from The church in the Campbell (pictured) from the Mwanza in Tanzania. Commonwealth of Independ- South Pacific Division, Mwenye, who found himself on the hull of the capsized ent States (CIS) is trying to assisted in training 22 pub- ship, heard cries for help from people in the water. He used jump-start sales of Adventist lishing leaders from the CIS. one of the 10 knots Pathfinders routinely learn to make a publications in that territory, Following the session Pastor rope to rescue other passengers. More than 500 passengers reports Ron Quick for Campbell visited the home died in the tragedy. Adventist News Network territories of CIS publishing Mwenye told of his harrowing experience to 2500 people (ANN). Publishing directors directors, where they helped gathered in Dodoma, Tanzania, for a youth congress.—ANN from around the world, recruit and train new litera- including Pastor Bruce ture evangelists.

4 RECORD August 10, 1996 Cox in Print Sydney Adventist College Art Students Praised An enthusiastic, Spanish- speaking lay person has writ- Art students from Sydney ten out in full the text of the Adventist College (SAC), Kenneth Cox video series Strathfield, received plaudits (Dimensions in Prophecy) to from Peter Jensen, liaison offi- be used as an evangelistic cer with the NSW Board of tool. He needs help with edi- Studies, at the school's annual torial and translation work— Art and Craft Show. he sees Pastor Cox's material The show, which features the as a tool to reach ethnic work of students, was held at groups in particular. He can Wahroonga, NSW. The display be contacted through the included works by 1995 HSC Record office. Pastor Cox has students. Mr Jensen compli- given approval for this pro- mented the students on under- ley

ject. standing the human issues evi- Ste D dent in their work. "Mr Jensen noted not only a to: Student-nurse Help creative use of materials, but a Pho For the first time, nursing social conscience at work," says SAC art teacher Dr Dennis Steley. Mr Jensen praised the students at Sydney Adventist school and its art teachers, complimenting the college on its excellent physical plant, which, Hospital (SAH) are to have he said, was among the best in Sydney. their own minister, reports Mr Jensen presented the 1996 Art Award for the most outstanding art student to Nerise PaceMaker, the staff newslet- Evans. He is pictured with SAC students Ximena Mora, Katrina Carter and Christine Rara. ter of the hospital. Western Australian Robyn Dunstall, Sydney's 1996 Anzac Day Health Program participated 22, a volunteer and a 1995 commemoration. The WORLD CHURCH in a workshop at Loma Linda theology graduate from Returned Soldiers and University and Medical Avondale, will be a specialist Sailors Association recently NET Gets Larger Center (LLUMC), Loma minister to nurses studying at honoured his years of unbro- NET '96 (an evangelistic Linda, California, in May. the hospital. Ms Dunstall is ken service. outreach based in the United The workshop gives jointly sponsored by Fox States and using satellite researchers an opportunity to Valley Community church technology) is expanding to share results of research and and SAH. PACIFIC ISLANDS 12 languages (English, explore new directions that Spanish, Portuguese, French, may benefit the NASA pro- PNG Women Care Croatian, German, gram.—ANN 40 Years of Service Some 1400 Adventist Hungarian, Norwegian, Pastor George Rollo, 81, women marched in a parade Polish, Romanian, Russian has delivered the opening through the streets of and Serbian). The number of Royal Invitation address at Sydney's Anzac Bamna, in the Simbu individual churches partici- Queen Sophia of Spain Day Sunset Service for the Province of Papua New pating is now estimated at was among the guests attend- past 40 years. He is pictured Guinea, reports Pastor Jerry 5000 across North and South ing a series of presentations, (right) at the Martin Place Matthews, secretary of the America, and Europe. including one by Pastor Juan cenotaph with Reverend Eastern Highlands Simbu Lozano, president of the Dennis Madigan. OAM. in Mission. The women were church in the Spanish Union. attending area meetings of LLU Host to NASA Pastor Lozano was one of the Adventist Community Members of the United five individuals invited to Care (AdCare) Federation. States National Aeronautics make a presentation. Queen Many of those who attended and Space Administration Sophia has attended Advent- had walked for a day to the (NASA) Space Radiation ist worship services. camp site. A highlight of the meetings, says Pastor CHURCH CALENDAR Matthews, was the baptism of 25 of the women. "This August Signs Month represents just some of the August 17 Avondale College Offering fruitful work accomplished August 31 Pathfinder Day by this dedicated group of September 7 Family Week of Prayer begins women." September 14 Annual Sacrifice Offering

RECORD August 10, 1996 5 Pathfinder Pioneers' Final Expedition hen some 400 Pathfinders and venue. The Wleaders from North New South Pathfinder Wales Conference churches spent the special left Queen's Birthday long weekend (June from New- 8-10) tramping the Blue Mountains in castle, pick- the 14th annual Pathfinder expedition, it ing up some was the last expedition to be organised 400 Path- by Dr Brian Timms and Allan Bowditch finders and who, along with David Arthur, pio- Pathfinder neered the concept in 1983. leaders Since then the annual conference- along their wide expedition has become an integral way to Kat- part of Pathfinder programs in most oomba, South Pacific Division conferences. from where

"For many Pathfinders it's the most the Path- anticipated and discussed outdoor activ- finders were ity of the year," says Dr Timms of bussed to T Toomey Cooranbong, NSW. their hike to: Pho Dr Timms, a biological scientist and departure Charlestown Pathfinders, led by Graham Weslake (left) and Daryl Kent (far right) on part-time lecturer at Newcastle points. the 14th Annual Pathfinder Expedition, in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, NSW. University and Avondale College, has a Many of long association with Pathfindering. He the hikes involved major climbs. On the expeditions, Pathfinders have been vari- wrote the marsupial honour and has Sabbath the Pathfinders met as eight ously snowed on (Barrington Tops, adapted other honours to the Australian churches on eight different summits, 1984), flooded out (Goulburn River, environment. He was a member of the including one group that climbed to the 1989) and "arrested and tried" in enact- Avondale College Pathfinder Club for top of Mount Cloudmaker, the highest ment (Tereel, 1994). many years, teaching nature honours to peak in the Blue Mountains. Mr And, according to Mrs Timms, in Dr his own and other clubs. Bowditch reports that the overnight Timms's 14 years of planning and exe- "Besides becoming proficient in map temperatures fell to as low as -7°C. cuting the expeditions, he's only ever reading, camperaft and backpacking, Dr Timms says that in 14 years of lost one child—who was later found the expeditioners explore various North New South Wales Conference quite safe! aspects of nature and ecology," he says. To plan the expeditions Dr Timms, along with Mr Arthur and Mr Bowditch, spent many weekends New Book for Church Leaders prospecting routes for each of the ir book, primarily designed to contains Pathfinder grades, says Mrs Timms. "It A elp lay leaders of the burgeoning background involved a lot of walking and Sabbaths Third World church, is about to go on information away from home. He enjoys the time in sale. Bible Discovery is an easy-to-read about places the bush, but he gains his greatest satis- almanac and Bible-study guide for and customs faction from seeing the increased church leaders wishing to know more of the Bible, awareness of nature and the bush that about the Bible and how to present it to Bible-study the kids gain from the expeditions. others, says its author, Dr Doug tools and "Over the years he's seen the Robertson. practical A new. interesting Pathfinders improve in their ability to Dr Robertson has spent some 15 years information way to learn cope with the conditions, and to organ- as a missionary in Papua New Guinea such as how about the Bible ise their equipment properly. But the (PNG). He has since served as a coordi- to prepare by Doug ftonergan ability to be independent is the main nator for Island National Leadership and deliver a Newly released Bible Discovery— value of the events. The expeditions Development in the South Pacific sermon or a handbook for church leaders. give children valuable growing experi- Division, and is presently an associate devotional ences." director of the Personal Ministries and talk. "The expeditions put into practice the Sabbath School Departments. The book, printed by Signs Publishing aims and spirit of Pathfindering," says Dr Robertson, who once ran a Bible- Company in Australia, is being marketed Dr Timms. training school for laypersons at Homu, throughout the Pacific, in Africa, South This year the Pathfinders travelled on a near Goroka, PNG, says Bible Discovery America and Southern Asia, says Dr chartered train to the Blue Mountains is written to help the Bible come alive. It Robertson.

6 RECORD August 10, 1996 FEAT Photo: MA bel disticle King Saulwasafraid.Thekingsof Philistine hadgatheredtheirarmiesto- David waswiththem—themanwhose gether tofightagainstIsrael.Even victories filledSaulwithjealousyand whose exploitsfilledhimwithrage.To- gether theymadeaformidablesight. armies andhisheartpoundedwithfear. His kneesshookandhismouthwent dry. WouldtheIsraelitesbeabletowith- stand suchanonslaught?Washedes- tined todieonthebattlefield?Whatwas going tohappen?Hehadknow. communication betweenGodand Israel for manyyears,wasdead. SoSaul turned toprayer.Hebegged Godto answer. ButGodwassilent. He didn't show himthefuture.Hepleaded foran speak throughdreams,prophets, orthe Saul lookedatthemightyPhilistine But theprophetSamuel,lineof means ofrevealingHiswillyieldedno Urim andThummin.Hisconventional answers. Itseemedhewasn'tthere. God hasplannedforyou?Haveyou a bigdecisionandfoundonlysilence? ever soughtHisdirectionwhenmaking How haveyoudealtwiththis? Many peopletodaydothesame—they consult astrologers,palmistsortarot card readers.Butthisisn'tthesolution for Christians.Sowhatis? 1. 2. 4. 3. 6. 5. Have youeverlongedtoknowwhat Saul wenttoamediumforanswers. Have nowillofyourownonthe Don't gosimplybyfeeling given matter Consider providentialcircum- Consult withgodlyfriends Study God'sWord stances Ask GodtorevealHiswill • ASSOCIATION STUDENTS ADVENTIST • A S. tecotriekrag 7. Make a decision character and the way He relates to us. 8. Proceed with your decision, ask- We must consider examples of His lead- ing God to intervene if neces- ing, both in biblical times and in our own sary. lives. And we must use prayer as an op- University students are a unique portunity for communication with God, group who face many life-changing de- not just as a chance to present our re- cisions. Which course should I take? quests. Then we will know Him in a more What subjects should I major in? Which meaningful way, and recognise His job should I do? Where should I live? voice when He speaks. Whom should I marry? The steps out- But God doesn't always give an- lined above provide practical help in swers. So we must know Him well making these tough decisions. enough to trust His promises of leading But the most important step and guidance. As Martin Luther put it: "I is the one outlined by Jesus know not the way He leads me, but well Himself. "The one who enters do I know my Guide." by the door is the shepherd of Knowing God gives us confidence the sheep. The man who as we come to realise the depth of His guards the door opens it for love for us. He has said: "I have good him. And the sheep listen to the plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you. I voice of the shepherd. He calls plan to give you hope and a good fu- his own sheep, using their ture" (Jeremiah 29:11, NCV). "I will names, and he leads them out. make you wise. I will show you where He brings all of his sheep out. to go. I will guide you and watch over Then he goes ahead of them you" (Psalm 32:8, NCV). And, "I came and leads them. They follow to give you life—life in all its fullness" him because they know his (John 10:10, NCV). voice" (John 10:2-4, NCV). We don't have to live like Saul—des- Our first priority must be to estab- perately afraid of the future. Instead, we lish and maintain a close, personal re- can wait in joyful expectation of what lationship with God. We must study the God will reveal. He can see the big pic- Bible not only for specific answers, but ture, and it's a beautiful one. to gain a better understanding of God's Julie Douglas Sabotaging Good Intentions by Janelle Douglas

The day had seemed interminably long, so when the last lecturer eventually stopped droning, the relief at being free to go home was virtually palpable. I was walking down a steep incline when I noticed her, a middle-aged woman in rumpled green pyjamas sitting in a wheelchair. Her legs, encased in plaster, stuck out awkwardly in front of her. She was a patient from the hospital across the street. I was with a group of friends at the time, laughing and enjoying the camarade- rie as someone described in exaggerated detail an experience they'd encoun- tered earlier that day. And here was this woman, panting for breath as she strug- gled to push her wheelchair up the incline. She wasn't a long-term paraplegic with the fitness and skills to competently manoeuvre a wheelchair; she desperately needed help. But I ignored her. Even now I cringe to remember. The question has plagued me ever since. Why did I ignore her obvious need when I could have helped so easily? Hadn't I prayed that morning asking Jesus to use me to help others? I drove home feeling like a failure. I'm glad the apostle Paul had the same problem. "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." Another translation says: "The power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my good intentions." While we want to be useful and helpful to others, we sometimes act completely selfishly, thinking only of our own comfort and happiness. So what's the solution? "Keep your eyes fixed upon Jesus," says Hebrews 12:2. It's the only way to overcome our innate selfishness. By focusing on Jesus, we'll more easily recog- nise Him as the woman in a wheelchair needing a push. A Student's Struggle

ending cycle of pushing yourself to the FEA904,- by Lyndal Brinsmead limit. The last thought that crosses your It's 5:57 a.m. Monday mind is the obscene hour you're going morning and you're soundly sleeping. to have to get up to do it all over again. But not for long. In three incredibly short You drift off into a sleep so deep it minutes your alarm goes off and you lie seems to be almost drug-induced. An- in bed trying to find a valid reason to other opportunity lost—how is your re- stay there. After a few minutes of intense lationship with God ever going to sur- decision-making you resign yourself to vive at this rate? How can He handle the miserable fact—you have to get up. being ignored day in, day out no matter Dragging yourself into the shower what your intentions were? you wearily rue the day you decided to This may not be the exact scenario become a student. If you had a nine-to- of every student, but many will relate to five job then you could have stayed in it. As a student I see, in myself and the bed for at least another hour and a half. other Christian students I associate You don't even realise you've missed a with, this kind of stress. The worry that terrific opportunity to spend some qual- comes from not only being behind in ity time with God. study, but also from neglecting that all- Your day is filled with lectures, peo- important relationship with God. You tell ple, buses and traffic. You seem to be yourself that this week will be different, going at 100 kilometres an hour all day you'll get all your work done and you'll and there's still so much to do. There's spend time with God each day. By the probably a million ways you could spend end of the week, in communion with God during the day, your head is spin- a thousand ways you could witness, but ning. Where did the you're too busy. week go? So much Exams are getting closer and you you didn't accom- start thinking in terms of pass or fail, plish. How do you pass or fail. Your mind is constantly con- break this cycle? sumed with facts, data, details; there Persistence is just aren't enough hours in a day. When the only answer I Sabbath rolls around the relief you nor- can come up with. mally feel on this special day of rest is Even when you're replaced by guilt—this is 24 hours you feeling tired after a could spend studying. You're torn be- particularly long tween wanting to do well and wanting day, you just need to do what's right. to spend 10 min- Saturday exams: an idea invented utes reading the Bible, praying or even to make our lives difficult. You just want just listening to Christian music. As time to give in and get the infuriating thing goes on it will become second nature over with on Saturday instead of ago- to you and you won't even have to think nising over it all day, wondering if you've about it. It's just taking out that initial 10 done enough study or if you're just go- minutes for that first week, not coming ing to bomb out. It hardly enters your up with some reason not to, just doing mind to take time out to be with God. it, then the hard part's over. Time out! You can't afford the pleasure of such a notion. Falling into bed at night, it's twelve, one, two o'clock, whatever, you just reg- ister that it's awfully late. You're won- dering how you're ever going to survive until the end of the semester. You think of all the things you didn't get accom- plished today, all the things you're go- ing to have to try to cover tomorrow or the next day. It seems to be a never- • •

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The Adventist Students Association (ASA) is a support group formed specifically for Seventh-day Adventist tertiary students. It consists of a number of local societies from around Australia and New Zealand with al- most 1500 students. ASA is organised and administered by students for students, so we understand the problems tertiary students face, and can provide practical advice on a range of is- sues. We organise two events each year: a social convention and a theological sym- posium, and produce a journal each quar- ter. You can find more information on our home page or by contacting a society near you. http://www.zeta.org.au/@elton/asa.html Canberra: Vern Rudwick (06) 291 9678 Dunedin: Amanda Aveling-Rowe (0011 643) 473 9512 Hamilton: John Apple (0011 647) 843 5416 New England: (067) 73 1020 Newcastle: Barry Sisson (049) 67 7261 Queensland: Michael Thew (07) 3870 4016 Sydney: Greg Harker (02) 899 9841 Victoria: Matthew Winzenried (03) 9756 7475 Western Australia: Ayesha Jones (09) 443 2495

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Produced by Michelle Abel, Brenton Stacey and the Adventist Students Association Prison Ministry Baptism in SNZ prisoner in a New Zealand gaol was aptised at the Bishopdale church, South New Zealand, on June 9. It is the third baptism in 19 months to result from a prison ministry conducted by a hus- band-and-wife team, Sylvia and Lee Ritani, and some 17 members of the Bishopdale church. The prisoner, Leuma Gali, was baptised by Dr Graeme Loftus, pastor of the church. "It was a day of rejoicing and celebra- tion for Bishopdale church," says Mrs Ritani who, with her husband, are accred- ited as missionaries by the South New Zealand Conference. Getting into prison is more difficult than you might think. According to Mrs Ritani it involves a great deal of patience and professionalism, and the time-con- suming building of trust with prison offi- Leuma Gali, a prisoner in a New Zealand gaol, is baptised by Dr Graeme Loftus at the cials, prisons chaplaincy organisations Bishopdale (SNZ) church. He was first contacted through the Bishopdale prison ministry. and the prisoners themselves. "It is not simply giving a Bible study," says Mrs Ritani. "Spouses on the 'out- Huge Crowds Hear Gospel in PNG side' also need visiting and encouraging." This part of the ministry involves pro- College theology students. viding for physical and emotional needs Pastor Watts attributes the high of families. They also provide shelter and interest in the two-week-long pro- needs for prisoners on their release. They gram, which began on July 7, to his are sometimes called upon to speak on ability to speak pidgin English, the behalf of prisoners before parole boards, universal language of PNG. (Pastor and have prisoners paroled into their Watts was a district director in New supervision. Prisoners often attend church Ireland Province some 20 years ago.) as a result, she says. He said that hundreds have chosen to "South New Zealand church members become Seventh-day Adventists, are very supportive of the prison ministry; including two ministers from other whenever a need is placed before them, denominations. A Muslim from they respond most generously. As a Sudan, who works for a multination- result, the ministry is growing. al contractor, attended a meeting "The Signs of the Times is an important near the program's end. He was con- element in reaching prisoners," she adds. vinced of the message presented tts

"And they are enjoyed by both guards and Wa (Revelation 12) and is now taking N inmates alike. Bible studies from a local pastor, to: "Because we must first be invited by says Pastor Watts. Pho the prisoners themselves to speak with Pastor Neil Watts, president of the South Australian "It's wonderful to see a huge them, we leave them the Signs. The pris- Conference, spoke to thousands in Port Moresby. venue [the National Sports oners will then ask to speak to the people Stadium] absolutely packed with who leave the magazine. In that way the ttendances of up to 8000 people at a people listening to God's Word," says magazine is literally opening prison doors A ort Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Pastor Watts. "The follow-up will be a to us. evangelistic campaign have caused traffic massive exercise, but the pastors and "Signs has been instrumental in starting jams as hundreds of cars and scores of local churches are being organised for new Bible studies and making contacts buses converge on the nightly meetings this. for us," she says. "Right now an associate run by Pastor Neil Watts, president of the "Please pray for the people of Port prison chaplain is also taking Bible stud- South Australian Conference. Moresby and for the dedicated pastors ies. We expect further baptisms as a The evangelistic series is supported by and members who will continue to work result:' local churches and Pacific Adventist with them."

RECORD August 10, 1996 Charleville's First Baptism CHURCH NEWS since April this year. Narracoorte, SA: The church recent- Pastor Dragisa ly enjoyed a visit by one of its sons, "Zeny" Vidacak, Brenton Irvine, who works for the assistant pastor at Adventist Development and Relief Springwood church, Agency (ADRA) in Thailand. Mr baptised Madonna McKay in the Warrego River, which runs through Charleville. At the conclusion of the

baptism two other

women indicated son they also wished to mp ir

be baptised, and will T Tho undertake study to to: L Ada Pho

to: do so.

Pho Mr and Mrs Adair, Irvine, who teaches agricultural meth- Madonna McKay, of Charleville, Qld, was the first person to be bap- who are spending ods to refugees from Myanmar, will tised in the Charleville district church. She is pictured with Lawrens up to 12 months in shortly to be awarded a PhD in agricul- Adair, president of AAA, who is spending up to 12 months as a volun- the area to re-estab- tural science. Brenton visited with his teer missionary in the area. lish an Adventist wife, Esther, whom he met and married he first baptism to take place at the presence in the regional centre, say that while working in Thailand as a volun- Tnewly formed Charleville (Qld) Charleville is an "Adventist desert." teer some years ago. church, located some 800 kilometre Currently six to eight people attend west of Brisbane, occurred in June, Sabbath worship services in the town. Toowoomba, SQ: Pastor Reg reports Lawrens Adair, president of "Please pray for us," says Mr Adair. Harris, the health and temperance Adventist Aviation Association (AAA). "God has given us the first victory— director for the South Queensland AAA has been working in the area and we're sure he will provide more." Conference, delivered three lectures to the church, encouraging them to a healthier lifestyle. "We were advised Australians Graduate at LLU to seek the Christian view of a balanced member of the first Sydney Adventist physical, spiritual and social life, as ospital nursing diploma class, Dr seen in the life of Jesus," reports com- John Bailey, graduated from medicine in munication secretary Keith Peers. the most recent graduation at Loma Linda University (LLU) in May. Lismore, NNSW: Bible Society field Dr Bailey, formerly of Brisbane, will take representative Robert Humphrey gave a up an obstetrics and gynaecology residency Bible emphasis to the Sabbath of June at Eastern Tennessee State University and 29, reports Johnson Medical Center, Tennessee, USA. Lloyd Coe, Another Australian, Dr Ian Fraser, PhD, cornmunica- vice-president for academic research tion secre- affairs, was presented with the "University tary. Mr Hum Distinguished Service Award" during the phrey, whose

School of Medicine ceremony. l theme was he Other Australians (graduating with mas- t "The Bible

ters degrees) included Pastor Graham Stacey Rae for Today," K

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(psychology) and Leanne Whittaker (speech to encouraged

therapy). Pastor Stacey was a director of the Pho local church- Warburton Health Care Centre, Victoria. Dr John Bailey at his graduation from the es to support "Australians and New Zealanders have a Loma Linda University School of the society in particular impact at Loma Linda University, Medicine. its aims of where a considerable number hold teaching an d administrative positions," says Pastor translating Stacey. and distribut- ing the Bible around the world.

12 RECORD August 10, 1996 \t" ', 41\ \t‘N v`k Pacific Islanders Volunteer at PAC tudents in Papua New Guinea are unteer service among Splanning to work as volunteers after the nationals of the a visit to PNG by Pastor Eric White, various countries of coordinator for South Pacific Division the South Pacific Volunteer Services. He and PNG coor- region. Processes were dinator, Pastor Gilbert Egu, held con- begun to enable stu- sultations with the country's national dents to serve within coordinator of volunteers, Joseph their own and other Ogaie. countries, he said. "Mr Ogaie expressed appreciation for The program will be the church's contribution to volunteer coordinated by Owen projects over the years," says Pastor Cox, a lecturer at White. PAC. The visit also resulted in an invitation Pastor White said to Pastor Egu by Mr Ogaie to partici- that the students were pate in future national volunteer meet- enthusiastic about the ings. possibilities of volun- Meetings were held with immigration teer service. He said department officials in order to clarify that each of the mis- procedures for international volunteers sion unions is now wishing to enter the country. committed to encour- PAC students from various Pacific nations discuss volunteer ser- Pastor White also spoke to students aging volunteer service vice opportunities with Owen Cox, the newly appointed coordinator at Pacific Adventist College (PAC), Port within their own tern- for volunteer services at the college. Moresby, about the possibilities of vol- tory.

The Boy and Jesus by Karen Miller

nce a small boy lived in a He ran to ask Mother if he could Man looked like. But it was hard O country far from here. He go. Before he finished asking, she because so many others were had seven brothers and sisters. said yes. also pushing forward. His father had to travel a lot and She's too busy to listen, he Hours went by. The boy began Mother was very busy. thought. But Mother said yes, so to feel hungry. He was glad he Sometimes he felt a bit I'll go. I just need some lunch. had some food with him. He was missed out. He was too young He found some small, plain going to eat, but he realised those to travel with his father, and too loaves of barley in a basket and around him didn't have any food. big to be with his mother all the two dried fish. He threw them into They probably they ate their time. his bag and ran to catch the oth- food on the way here, he thought. One morning, he heard lots of ers. And he also knew he didn't have noise outside the gate. He ran and It was a very long way to the enough to share. looked out. There were crowds of lake. But when he got there he people all heading off in the direc- was amazed—he'd never seen so We'll continue this story next tion of the lake. many people—yet it was so quiet. week. What you would do? Would "He's the Healer," a voice called Far off he could see a Man talking. you share your lunch with those out. "He can make the blind see," The boy was surprised that he around you? Would you wait until said a man who stumbled past, could hear the Man speaking so you were walking home to eat led by a friend. "He can make the clearly. your lunch? Would you do some- lame walk," called another being While everyone listened, he thing else? carried on a stretcher. This sound- pushed through the crowd. He ed exciting! wanted to see what this special Karen Miller is an assistant editor of the Record.

RECORD August 10, 1996 13 Gwenneth Walker on 27.9.48 and was bap- Russell, Norman Henry, born 20.4.10 at Appreciation Weddings tised in 1995. As an Australian soldier in Ascot Vale, Vic; died 14.6.96 at Southport, World War II he saw service in North Africa, QId. Norm and his wife, Jean, were attracted Dobson. Jennifer Menzie, Julie and Lee Cole—Binning. Gavin Cole, son of John the Middle East and New Guinea, and was a to the Adventist message by Pastor George (Hobart, Tas), Winsome and Keith Hughes, and Catherine Cole (Greystanes, NSW), and surviving "Rat of Tobruk." Always a gentle- Vandeman's TV program. They were baptised Karen and Kerry (Cooranbong, NSW) and Chantal Binning, daughter of Peter and man, he was very highly regarded. He is sur- by Pastor Ross Baines in 1986 at the Burleigh Leeann Dobson (Perth, WA), the daughters Raewyn Binning (Wahroonga), were married vived by his wife, and children, Graham Gardens church, where Norm served as a and extended families of Bert Thomas on 30.6.96 at St John's Uniting church, (Nambour), Suzanne Tanzer (Bribie Island), much-appreciated deacon. He is survived by Dobson, wish to sincerely thank everyone for Wahroonga. Kevin M G Townend Leigh Baxter (Taroom), Janette McCallum his wife; sons, John and Ken; daughters, Lyn their support at the sad passing of our Dad and (Nanago); and 10 grandchildren. and Jenny; 11 grandchildren and four great- Pa. Special thanks to Pastors Graeme Brown, Ko—Zhang. Leslie K L Ko, son of Mr and Elwyn Raethel, Geoff Donovan grandchildren. John Horvath and Murray Lloyd. Please Mrs Patrick P T Ko (Campsie, NSW), and R W Taylor, R W Richter accept this as our personal thanks. We look Shelly M Q Zhang, daughter of Mr and Mrs McCartney, Ronald Aubrey, born 28.5.28 forward to the resurrection morning. Bei Zhuang Zhang (Zhuhai, People's at Canowindra, NSW; died 16.2.96 at Glen Standish, Harold Norman, born 11.1.13 in the Republic of China), were married on 30.6.96 Inns. He is survived by his sons, Peter, Ray Barossa Valley, SA; died 28.5.96 in Hobart, Portbury. Mr Arthur Portbury and family at the Sydney Chinese church, Strathfield, and David, and their families. Ken Bird Tas. He was baptised by Pastor Ken Bullock and wish to thank the members of the Warburton NSW. Isaac Foo on 28.6.56 he married Ada Parbs at Prospect, church family for their kind expressions of MacDonald, Maud, born in New Zealand; SA. He loved the Lord and served as an elder in sympathy at the time of the sad loss of their McLean—West. Gary John McLean, son died 19.6.96 at the Ashley Street Nursing Glen Huon church for 14 years. He is survived wife and mother. of Donald and Patricia McLean (Geraldton, Home, Chatswood, NSW. She married Alex by his wife, and step-children, Don and Julie WA), and Rona Barbara West, daughter of MacDonald in 1944 in South Australia. She Parbs (Glen Huon), Barry and Helen Parbs Tucker. Nellie Tucker (nee Knowles) Ernest and Barbara West (Corrigin), were was predeceased by her husband. Ron Craig (Adelaide, SA); and four step-grandchildren. thanks all kind friends who have contacted her married on 30.6.96 at the Fremantle Graeme Brown, Adrian Clack in various ways since the passing of her dear Adventist church. Honie Watts McGowan, Dorothy Anne, died 19.6.96 at brother Frank Knowles in March. Your mes- Coburg Private Nursing Home, Vic, aged 69. Starbuck, Ethel Daphne, born 24.6.08 at sages have been much appreciated. Frank now Manners—Lee. Glendon Robert Manners, She is survived by her sons, Anthony and Boulder, WA; died 24.6.96 at Armadale. Ethel sleeps till Jesus comes. son of (Pastor) Bob and Merrilyn Manners Nicholas; and sisters, Joan Johanson was baptised in 1956 as a result of her associ- (Perth, WA), and Angela Lee, daughter of (Warburton), Betty Scragg (London, ation with Stan and Meta Bastian. She is sur- John and Sumitra Lee (Singapore), were mar- England). G D Giles vived by her sons, Basil and Trevor (Perth); ried on 30.6.96 at the Carmel Adventist and grand-daughters, Suzanne and Esther. Anniversaries church, Perth. Bob Manners Nichols, James Leander (Leo), born 8.6.31; Ian Royce died 22.6.% in Rangoon, Burma. He was bap- Pahl. Errol and Pauline were married on Rawara—Vuadreu. Willie Rawara, son tised in 1949 and married Felicity on Taylor, Thomas George, born 2.9.09 at 2.7.31 at Nelson, New Zealand. After 35 years of Nemani and Nanise Toga (Merriwini, 20.10.51. A very genuine Christian who Kew, Vic; died 19.6.96 at Ringwood Private residence in Vincentia, NSW, they recently NSW) and Cema Vuadreu, daughter of worked to improve the lives of the less fortu- Hospital. Married Edna Beatty on 30.9.33 at moved to Elizabeth Lodge, Normanhurst. Sevuloni and Ili Vuadreu (Griffith), were mar- nate and who defended human rights and the East Malvern. An Adventist for over 50 years, There they celebrated their 65th anniversary ried on 4.2.96 in the Griffith Adventist cause of democracy, which led to prison— Tom had been a member of the East Prahran with many of their newly-made friends. In the church. Ken Bird where he died. A memorial service was held church for the past 27 years. lie was a sales evening, daughters, Noeleen and Pauline, in Perth, WA. He is survived by his wife, and representative for the Sanitarium Health Food together with grandchildren and church children, Eileen Sonderman (Chicago, USA), Company for a number of years. He is sur- friends of longstanding, celebrated the memo- Obituaries Celia, Lorna Bower, William (all of Perth) vived by his wife, Edna (Coronella rable occasion. Noeleen Bryant and David (Sydney, NSW). Milton Gray Retirement Village Hostel, Nunawading); Cameron, Allan, born 9.7.08; died 14.6.96 sons and daughters-in-law, Neil and Benita at Elourea Nursing Home, Kingscliff, NSW. O'Keefe, Dora Kathleen, born 31.3.10, at (Brisbane, QId) and John and Ruth (Lilydale, He and his wife, Florence, were baptised in Manilla, NSW; died 21.6.96 at Adventist Vic); and two grandchildren. Keith Walker 1968 at Lismore in an evangelistic campaign Retirement Village, Victoria Point, QId, and conducted by Pastor Jim Cherry. Allan was was buried at McLean, NSW. She was prede- Valerie, George William. born 20.10.11 at respected and loved by all who knew him. ceased by her husband, George, in 1975. She Chelsea, England; died 24.6.96 at Glandore, Predeceased by his wife in 1995, and daugh- is survived by her children, Colleen Robinson SA. He married Hilda on 9.9.33 in England ter, Elizabeth. He is survived by his children, (Brisbane), Don (Tamworth, NSW), Tim and was predeceased by her in 1990. He was Margaret, Dorothy and Allan. Jim Cherry (Cooranbong) and Robyn Lamey baptised 1974 in Sydney, NSW. Geroge is (Townsville, Qld). J R Lee, S A Bartlett remembered as a kind and quiet gentleman. Dobson, Bert Thomas, born 24.6.05 at He is survived by his daughters, Jean "Fentonville," Moonah, Tas; died 15.6.96 at Peach, Cecily May, born 10.9.04 in Thompson and Vickie Valerio (both of Compton Downs. He was baptised on 19.6.32 Bloemfontein, South Africa; died 3.5.96 at Adelaide, SA); and two grand-daughters. Penrose. Roy and Eunice celebrated their by Pastor F G Rampton and on 30.11.32 he Bethesda Home and Hospital, Auckland, New Allan Croft 60th anniversary at the Roma Cultural Centre married Rose Wakefield at the New Norfolk Zealand. She married Louis Peach on 10.9.28 on 30.6.96. Having met at Avondale College, church. He was employed at the Sanitarium in Johannesburg, South Africa. He prede- Walker, Robert John, born 14.9.06 in NSW, they were the first couple married at Health Food Company from 1933 to 1966 and ceased her in 1969. The love of her life was Ireland; died 5.6.96 at the Sunraysia Nursing the Mackay, QId, church, by Pastor Tom gave wonderful leadership in the Moonah the church and she was loved and respected Home, Mildura, Vic. He was predeceased by Kent. Later they became founding members church. He had collected a complete set of the by all. She is survived by her son, Peter; his sons, Robert and Ian. He is survived by his of the Roma church. They received congratu- Record for over 40 years. His wife prede- daughters-in-law, Mione and Moira; four wife, Isabella; children, Alan, Joan, Keith and latory letters from the General Conference, ceased him on 4.6.88. He is survived by his grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ruth. P Glover, R Chadwick the Queen, Governors and Government minis- daughters, Jennifer Menzies (Hobart), Alvin Coltheart ters. Those joining the celebration included Winsome Hughes (Wahroonga, NSW) and Williams, Melva Evelyn Florence (nee their children, Leeanne (Perth, WA); and four grand-daugh- Peatey, Stella Maud (nee Newcombe), born Gransden), born 9.5.08 at Canowindra, NSW; Kevin (Chin- ters. Graeme Brown 29.1.29 at Rockhampton, Qld; died 18.6.96 at died 19.6.96 at Kings Langley, NSW. chilla), Jill Newcastle, NSW. She married Thomas Peatey Married Keith Williams on 3.2.40 at Stuhmcke Fraser, Alfred Ray, born 11.2.03 at on 31.1.49 at Rockhampton. After working as Toogong, NSW. Baptised 9.9.67 at Dundas. (Roma), Lyn Broadford, Vic; died 22.6.96 in Perth, WA. a shorthand typist in a number of businesses, She was a loving wife and mother who cared Felsman Ray's life centred on the work of God—a Stella taught at Macksville Technical College, for her family. Her husband predeceased her (Nanango) and singing evangelist in NSW, an active layman where following further study, she became in 1976. She is survived by her sons, Les and Margaret Dunn and a factory foreman at Sanitarium Health registrar. She was baptised by Pastor Mery Kevin and their families (Blue Mountains); (Brisbane); 12 Food Company, Lewisham. He married Lena Tonkin in 1953 and was an active member of sister, Millie Thornberry, and brother, Harry grandchildren and Bird on 15.3.28 and was predeceased by her the Macksville church. She later became a Gransden. H Hollingsworth five great-grand- on 28.1.75. On 23.7.78 he married Eva foundation member of the Nambucca Heads children; Eunice's Farmer. Ray is survived by his wife; son church. Stella is survived by her husband, Wood, Keitha, born 8.12.14; died 8.6.96 in sisters, Gladys Alwyn (South Lancaster, USA); stepdaughter, Thomas (Nambucca Heads, NSW); children, New Plymouth, New Zealand. She was a Saunders Laurel Dunstan (Perth) and stepson, Alf Christopher (Nambucca Heads) and Dr Kim faithful member of the New Plymouth church (Mackay) and Farmer (Busselton). I Royce, M Bland (Bah) Peatey (Newcastle); brothers, John, in which she found great comfort. She was Muriel Cross David (both of Rockhampton) and Allan predeceased by her husband, Lyn. She is sur- (Brisbane). Kruger, Norman, born 18.6.18 at Chinchilla, Newcombe (Nelson Bay, NSW); and sister, vived by her children and their spouses, Les Margaret Dunn Qld; died 20.6.96 in Kingaroy. He married Marion. Ernie Krause, Neil Peatey, Reg King and Jenny (Mount Maunganui), Maureen and 14 RECORD August 10, 1996 easy access to shopping and other services. For further information contact Pastor Ian Volunteers Needed Avondale College Alumni Homecoming Johnston, Unit 37, Alstonville ARV, Pearces Creek Road, Alstonville NSW 2477; phone Fly'n'Build—Myanmar (Burma). (066) 28 5648. Carpenters, plumbers and handymen are August 30, 31, 1996 invited to join a fly'n'build team to con- Ken Morgan's 1996-97 Aussie struct a community centre in Mvas Tours with Adventist friends. Tasmania, Taungngu for three or four weeks in Murray River Cruise, Central Australia, New November 1996. If you can help contact Honour years include 1936 and before, 1946, '56, '66, '71, '76 and '86. Zealand, Incredible Journey Around Robbie Erceg (02) 653 1154 or Pastor Australia and more. Information/brochures, Eric White, South Pacific Division (02) Graduates and ALL past staff and students are welcome. PO Box 465, Gatton Qld 4343. Freecall 1800 847 3333. 817 781. Teacher—Community Springtime in the West. Wildflower Education Project—Mauritius. Events include: Friday golf, Vespers (be watching for time—September/October. Queensland's A qualified teacher with experience in memories from your Jacaranda), Sabbath services, Outback Matilda Country—August. Redgums working for needy children and families and Riverboats Cruise—November. Tour (children with severe learning difficul- Fellowship meals at the cafeteria, Reunion groups, Concert. Australia with Adventist friends. Ken Morgan, ties) to work on a community project, PO Box 465, Gatton Qld, 4343. Freecall 1800 Black River District, Mauritius. Vespers Speaker: Arthur Patrick, Class of 1956 817 781. Volunteer will train local teachers and develop strategies to allow local volun- Sabbath Speaker: Bryan Craig, Class of 1966 Bellbird Lifestyle Retreat. Health teers to carry on the work. Position for retreat in beautiful mountains. Peace and tran- 12 months. Commencement date nego- quillity at its best. For a healthy holiday phone tiable. or fax (074) 46 0960. Four weekend meals can be pre-ordered. Volunteer Assistant Pastor. New Book—People Who Made a Volunteers urgently needed for Global The main reunion lunch will be held at the Cafeteria. Difference. Thrilling experiences with Mission Outreach programs, to reach the Australian and New Zealand evangelists: secular society of Sydney's lower North For all program and meal bookings information, Pastors Conley, Reeves, Uttley, Ratcliffe, Shore. Starting time scheduled early call Marian de Berg on (049) 80 2139. Burnside, Brash, Cooke, Naden, Cherry, Cook, September, would like volunteers by Stanley, Coltheart, Kent (RH), Otto, Youlden, August 1, or earlier if possible. Carter and others. Signs print. Paper. 155 pages, 51 pictures. $A19.95. Mailing: Teachers—Eden Valley—Thai- ALSO: PLAN NOW FOR NEXT YEAR Australia $3.75, New Zealand $5.20. land Two teachers are needed to work Available ABCs and author, Pastor Reg with Helen Hall. Teaching qualifications Avondale College CENTENARY Alumni Homecoming Brown, 45 Deane Street, Narara NSW 2250. not necessary. Applicants should prefer- Phone (043) 29 4330. ably have some tertiary education. One August 29-31, 1997. to teach Maths, Chemistry, the other to Spiritual Growth. The Desire of Ages and teach English. The school is currently Steps to Christ for spiritual growth. The operating out of Mae Sot. These are Ministry of Healing for witnessing and guid- twelve month positions. Noble Ross (Napier), Lynette and Leo and references to Pastor V B Parmenter ance. The Great Controversy, including chap- Chapman (Auckland), Don and Helen Associate Secretary, South Pacific Division, ters 27 + 37 + 21 for sharing. Available at Contact Pastor Eric White, (Palmwoods, Qld), John and Jackie (New 148 Fox Valley Road. Wahroonga NSW 2076. Adventist Book Centres. Coordinator Volunteer Services, South Plymouth), Allan and Lynda (Brisbane). Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, Kevin Robinson Position Vacant. The South Pacific Adelaide City Church 60th Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 847 Division is currently seeking to fill the position Anniversary. August 17, 1996. All wel- 3333 or fax (02) 847 3369. Wynne, Owain Hollis, born 5.5.10 at of Business Manager for the Kambubu come. A special day of worship and witness, Bacchus Marsh, Vic; died 20.6.96 at the Adventist High School in the Papua New including lunch, and history and music at 2.30 Mildura Base Hospital. On 19.5.33 he married Guinea Union Mission. Applicants should pm. Please send historic information to, Taxation. If you require assistance with Ivy Musty and was baptised by Pastor Max have accountancy qualifications and experi- Church Clerk, 82 Angas Street, Adelaide SA your individual or business taxation affairs, Grolimund at Mildura in 1936. Owain was a ence, as well as management skills, and should 5000. please contact Fred Eakins, CPS, of Frederick pioneer of the Henderson College and was send a copy of their resume and references to Eakins and Associates, 28 Charles Road, devoted to music and working with wood. He Pastor V B Parmenter, Associate Secretary, Adventist Lawyers. Covering all aspects Lilydale. (03) 9739 5565. was predeceased by two of his children, Ailsa South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, of Australian Law. Ronald Bower LLB of and Edward. He is survived by his wife; and Wahroonga NSW 2076, as soon as possible. Corser & Corser, First Floor, 256 Adelaide Queensland. Two-bedroom home on sons Brian and Denis. Terrace, Perth WA 6000, (09) 224 6222 or AH acreage at Proston needs caretaker for two-24 Ross Chadwick, Rev Gary Fordham, Avondale Retirement Village offers (09) 332 3648. Kenneth Eastman LLB of months. Prefer practical persons who enjoy Albert Piez country retirement living where independence Margaretic, Barristers and Solicitors, Level 1, simple country lifestyle. Owners going to India is valued, social interaction appreciated and 79 Canning Highway, South Perth WA 6151, September. Phone (071) 68 9259. ongoing care is provided. Comfortable one- (09) 474 4844 or AH (09) 459 6509. Advertisements and two-bedroom resident-funded, self-care Advertisers Please Note: All adver- units are available. Prices range between Real Estate—Cooranbong. From Lake tisements should be sent to Record Editor, Please Note: Neither the editor. Signs $60,000 and $85,000. For details phone (049) Macquarie to the Watagan Mountains, we can Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Vic Publishing Company, nor the Seventh-day 77 2340, fax (049) 77 1822, or write to PO assist you to buy or sell. For friendly and pro- 3799. Advertisements approved by the editor Adventist Church is responsible for the quality Box 105, Cooranbong NSW 2265. fessional service contact Geoff & Deirdre will be inserted at the following rates: first 30 of goods or services advertised. Publication Reilly on (049) 77 2911. words, $A30; each additional word, $A1.50. does not indicate endorsement of a product or Alstonville Adventist Retirement For your advertisement to appear, payment service. Village. Two excellent units are now avail- Furniture Removal Business for must be enclosed. Classified advertisements able in this delightful setting. One is a spacious Sale. Two Mercedes trucks 1419 (rigid) 60 in the Record are available to Seventh-day Positions Vacant. The South Pacific two-bedroom unit with direct-access garage. It cubic metres and 1424 prime mover and trailer Adventist members, churches and institutions Division is seeking to fill two senior positions is very well appointed, including reverse-cycle 85 cubic metres, and goodwill. Established 28 only. in the mission territories and is anxious to air-conditioning and curtains. The second is a years. Owner retiring. Price negotiable. Phone receive applications from experienced person- single-bedroom unit with separate lounge/din- (03) 9397 7190 or 018 383 140. nel who have accountancy qualifications. The ing and roomy kitchen; curtains are included. two positions are as follows: Associate This unit is suitable for a person without a Distinct Computer Solutions. Quality Manager Finance. Pacific Adventist College, vehicle and is available on our normal pur- Computer Systems with three years on-site Papua New Guinea. Associate Treasurer, chase agreement or for rental. New units are nationwide warranty. Latest Christian soft- Finally: If folks didn't Central Pacific Union Mission, Fiji. also available ready to be built. Alstonville is ware, Australia-wide delivery. Reliability and Denominational experience is preferred but not located in one of the most beautiful parts of Service at competitive prices is our motto. carry gossip, it wouldn't go essential. Applicants should send their resumes Australia with a very pleasant climate and with Phone (049) 73 5500, fax (049) 73 5511. so far.

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PO' THANK (OW AD' YOU! - (OW AD' ' ADRA supporters all around the world provided $195 million in aid (fAl) to over 16 million people in 143 countries during 1995. ADRA has operated development programs to provide clean water, AD' 600.) food, medical services, education, and income-generation projects for ' ' poor people to enable them to become independent and self-reliant. AD', ADRA is there when disasters cause extreme distress; to provide efAt emergency food and shelter and hope. D' YOU are a most important part of the ADRA team effort to support (OW and restore poor people all over the world. ' ADP YOU are making a difference to people's lives. ' ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY AD' (fA You can be part of the ADRA lifesaving ministry by sending a gift to: ADRA Australia ADRA New Zealand AD' Reply Paid 61 OR Reply Paid PO Box 129 Private Bag 76900 Wahroonga NSW 2076 Manukau City, New Zealand ' I Or by calling our ADRA office to donate by phone: AD'A (Visa, Bankcard, MasterCard) Australia (02) 9489 5488 New Zealand (09) 262 5620 AD',