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BACK ROW: B. Young, Lileah, Tas.; D. Piper, Bunbury, WA.; A. Metcalf, Adelaide; J. Lumsden, Fifeshire, Scotland; O. Fox, Invercargill, N.Z.; L. Powrie, Sydney; E. Gray, Thames, N.Z.; A. Weslake, Brisbane; G. Chow, Hong Kong. MIDDLE ROW: M. Chan, Hong Kong; M. Porter, Mullumbimby, N.S.W.; S. Miller, Parkes, N.S.W.; L. Dawson, Wellington, N.Z.; S. Brabant, Whakatane, N.Z.; D. Singe, Lower Longley, Tas.; K. Spencer, Swan Hill, Vic.; L. Gibbons, West Wyalong, N.S.W.; L. Radley, Avondale, N.S.W. FRONT ROW: M. Ellis, Noble Park, Vic.; C. Juriansz, Colombo, Ceylon; A. McDougall, Box Hill, Vic.; Matron R. Rowe; P. Rabe, Glen Huon, Tas.; D. Moss, Perth, W.A.; J. Robbie, Nambour, Qld. Another Twenty-four Graduates Go Out from Sydney Sanitarium

A. H. FORBES, Manager, Sydney Sanitarium and Hospital

T was an inspiration and certainly gratifying to see the on the excellent results achieved with 100 per cent passing Wahroonga church filled to capacity in response to in both hospital and state examination, particularly when I the invitations of the faculty and graduating class of we consider that this year the Nurses' Registration Board the sanitarium to attend the 1957 graduation exercises. raised its examination standard. The first such service was held here fifty-four years ago, Very early in 1954,-when this class commenced its train- and since that time, including the latest graduating class of ing, the faculty sensed that these young people represented twenty-four, no fewer than 705 young men and women an outstanding class. They had musical talent which they have successfully completed their training in this institution.. used very effectively. They gave the impression that they More than twenty of the young men have been ordained would be capable nurses, and this impression they substan- to the gospel ministry, while many others are serving in tiated; also, we recognized in them a good spiritual quality, both foreign and home fields. and this atmosphere they maintained throughout their four The training of these nurses has been practical and years of training. thorough and they, together with the doctors, matron, Sis- I think sometimes God uses nurses to- help Him show to ter James; the chaplain and other members of the faculty the world what He is really like. The world desperately who have assisted in their training are to be congratulated needs nurses. There are countries where there is one nurse

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to 300 people; and there are countries where there is one to 100,000 people. There STARTLING NEWS FROM FRENCH GUINEA are countries where they hope to eliminate tuberculosis in another ten years or less, AND SPLENDID NEWS FROM FRENCH CAMEROONS and there are countries where one person H. E. MINCHIN per minute is still dying of this disease. The world desperately needs nurses. I The "Overflow" for March 29, 1958 will impressive shipping landmark for Donala think it also desperately needs Christian be devoted (D.V.) to: is the lofty Cameroon Peak volcano (13,350 principles, and if those can come to the 1. A mission station in French Guinea, feet) near the coast. world partly through its nurses, then that West Africa. The combined exports are: teak, mahog- may be the greatest challenge and re- 2. A mission station in Ubangi-Shari, any, ebony, and a scented red-tinted wood sponsibility for our graduates. French Equatorial Africa. much prized for plywood; palm oil, rubber, An American nurse observes: "Nurses 1. French Guinea, an exceptionally cocoa, cotton, tobacco, and ivory. Most of should remember that they influence hu- beautiful territory, is larger than Victoria, the coastal region is covered by a dense man beings before they draw their first with a population of 21 million enterpris- equatorial rain-drenched forest, wherein breath, and not until they draw their last ing Negroes. The capital is attractive roam elephants, leopards, and gorillas; breath do they release them from their in- Conakry (50,000), situated on a lovely little and the treetops are alive with birds and fluence." island, near a headland; and justly called long-tailed monkeys. Our graduates took for their motto: His "the pearl of West African ports." Here Yaounde is surrounded, at an average will our will, and already one has married is stationed the Lieutenant-Governor, who distance of 115 miles, by a number of thriv- and accompanied her husband to the is- is subordinate to the Governor-General of ing S.D.A. mission out-stations, schools, lands for missionary service, while others French West Africa, at Dakar (300,100) and dispensaries in addition to a hospital are continuing their preparation. We are much farther north. A cleverly con- and a dispensary over 480 miles towards hoping that in the near future we may structed narrow-gauge 391-mile railway Lake Chad. Some chiefs in Ubangi-Shari, draw from this group •many young people runs from Conakry across the famous and who are acquainted with our excellent who will respond to mission calls. productive Futa Jallon savanna plateau mission and boarding school at Batoure, During 1957 a number of our graduates to Kankan (18,000), on an affluent of the on the road to their capital, have been of other years accepted appointments. Niger, a river famous in geography, but imploring us to open up in their territory. Mr. D. Erceg joined the Glendale Sani- infamous in history, as one of the greatest Ubangi-Shari, a savanna land, is three- tarium in California; Sisters E. Felsch, J. arteries in the terrible slave trade of old. quarters the size of N.S.W., with a popu- Newman and E. Mitchell joined the New From the extensive Futa Jallon the Ne- lation of well over a million. Its capital is Branson Sanitarium in Canada, and have groes export coffee, rubber, peanuts, ba- the surprisingly big town of Bangui (50,- since been followed by Sisters A. Jackson nanas, gum, and essential oil from oranges. 000), situated on the bend to the east of and R. Radley. Brother and Sister L. And they also conduct a thriving livestock the River Bangui, an important affluent of Naughton went to New Guinea to engage industry. the mighty Congo; no less than 680 miles in ministry for Hansenide patients, Miss But, alas! Here is startling news! A by water from BraY7aville. It does a big V. Mitchell will go to South Africa, and mighty contingent of the Peuls—an in- trade in ivory. four others are under appointment to tensely missionary-minded Moslem shep- The natives in all these parts are still India: Brother and Sister Reg King, and herd tribe—has already entered French real savages. As the climate is hot, and Sisters H. Cooper and E. Irvine. Guinea, and their ominous slogan is "All money is scarce, they wear very little. In "The true worker for God will do his of French Guinea for Mohammed"! We fact, the children wear nothing; and, in best, because in so doing he can glorify have not even one worker in French some parts the women wear merely a his Master. He will do right in order to Guinea; only a splendid young convert girdle-apron of leaves. Nevertheless, these regard the requirements of God. He will from Islam, named Francois Mundy, who very primitive natives will sit and listen endeavour to improve all his faculties. He is in the Treasury Department at Conakry. spellbound, as the missionary's talk in will perform every duty as unto God. His Common sense demands that we im- French is translated into their tongue. one desire will be that Christ may receive mediately open up a mission station in the The children and young people come to homage and perfect service."—"Ministry most strategic position. Delay may prove our mission schools naked and unwashed, of Healing," page 502. catastrophic. and armed with spears and bows and ar- rows! But a change for the better takes We believe these graduates will respond 2. French Equatorial Africa and the place. They soon begin to wash, and to to such a standard and we have pleasure French Cameroons lie alongside each tidy themselves, and to wear the light in congratulating them on their deter- other, and together form a vast territory mination, loyalty, and consecration. equal to one-third of Australia; and their shorts and shirts supplied by the mission. combined population is 8 million. French These young savages are often surpris- The 1957 graduates have now scattered Equatorial Africa is divided into Gabon, ingly intelligent, and learn to speak, read, to all points of the compass, most of them Middle Congo, Ubangi-Shari, and Chad. and even to write, in French. They thus to take their obstetrical training in large All of them are ruled by Lieutenant- prove a wonderful inspiration to their hospitals. Of these, nine are at Queen Governors, subordinate to the Governor- poor, ignorant parents. And, best of all, Victoria Hospital in Melbourne: Estelle General at Brazzaville (92,000), situated many become genuine Adventists, and— Gray, Shirley Miller, Dulcie Singe, Kaye on Stanley Pool on the colossal Congo, after attending our training school at Spencer, Leone Radley, Merilyn Ellis, and connected by a 318-mile railway with Nanga-Emboko—they become very efficient Claribel Juriansz, Arlie McDougall, Patri- an expensive artificial harbour on the missionaries. cia Rabe. Daphne Moss and Dorothy coast at Pointe Noire (28,000); in order to In the French Cameroons we have had Piper have returned to Perth, Mary Porter by-pass the long series of terrific cata- wonderful success, even making friends and_Beverley Young have gone to Bris- racts in the Congo. with a hill tribe notorious, until a few bane, Mona Chan (Mrs. E. Ho) to New- The French Cameroons are more than months ago, as inveterate murderers! Our castle, Grace Chow and Laurel Dawson to half the size of N.S.W. with a population baptized membership is now nearly 5,000. Sydney, and Ann Metcalf to Adelaide. of 31 million, and are administered by a For the proposed mission in French Audrey Weslake (Mrs. R. Harrington) High Commissioner, who is stationed at Guinea, and the requested one in Ubangi- is now in New Guinea, Shirley Brabant Yaounde (40,000) the capital. The Came- Shari, God will provide the consecrated (Mrs. N. Moodie) is living in New Zea- roons derive their strange name from the men (and women); and He looks to you land, and Lorna Gibbons is contemplating Portuguese word for prawns, which the and me to help to provide the necessary matrimony in March. early explorers saw in vast numbers. cash on March 29, 1958; and to remember John Lumsden is returning to Scotland Yaounde is an important distributing this work continually in our prayers. and Owen Fox to farming in South New centre, and has a large trade with Ubangi- Sister White tells us that God uses such Zealand, while Leon Powrie and Joan Shari. It is connected by a 169-mile rail- prayers as "sharp sickles" in reaping the Robbie are uncertain of future movements. way with its seaport Donala (63,000). An harvest of the saved.

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No one was able to put a great deal of money into the project, but whether it Around the was time or talents, each one gave of his best, some sawing the timber and donat- ing it, others doing the building, until de- voted co-operation brought the believers CONFERENCES to the consummation of their hopes. On Sunday afternoon, December 15, visitors from Mackay and district joined with the members at Springcliffe as we dedicated this neat little chapel to the service of God. Pastors Claus and Wal- Queensland Colporteurs Win cupied her thoughts. Perhaps Australia lace, both of whom had laboured in that held the key to a happy future? At least district, were present to assist in the ser- 23 in 1957 she would venture forth and take her vice. chance. "Every man decideth the way P. STARR We believe that this forward move will Publishing Department Secretary, Queensland that his soul shall go." be the beginning of greater things in the Conference The seas divided and Scotland now extension of God's work in this section of Brother Garnett Skinner reports an- seemed so far away. Langside was but a the North Queensland Conference. other five souls soon to be baptized. This memory, albeit a pleasant memory, One will make twenty-three baptisms as a re- midday Anne idly fingered her radio panel sult of the work of the colporteurs, so and brought to her ream the clear signal far reported for 1957. Brother Skinner of the local radio station 6VA and the an- Pastor Scharffenberg Addresses writes:— nouncement, "This is the Voice of Albany. "Three weeks ago I met a lady. Today We bring you the daily session, 'Minutes Fairfield Rotarians her family of four are Seventh-day Ad- You'll Remember' and introduce 'Your H. RICHARDSON ventists, rejoicing in the hope that has Friend from Scotland.'" Scotland NOW seemed so much nearer It was with some feeling of surprise I been kindled in their hearts. In one day learned several months ago that I had this lady gave up all harmful beverages. and Anne gave her undivided attention. "Friend from Scotland," she mused. "The been selected by the Rotary Club of Fair- In one week, beads, lipstick, and rings field, N.S.W., to hold the classification of came off. In one day her husband, by the voice I know but the name I cannot recall —Tom? Tom?" William Cook then sang Building Construction in that club. I power of Christ, overcame 16 cigarettes a wondered just how I would fit in among day; now tobacco is nauseating to him. by request "Some Golden Daybreak." Nothing could have fitted the mood and this group of highly respected businessmen Already both are powerful witnesses for as a Seventh-day Adventist. Just how Christ. the moment better. Anne reflected, Anne resolved. "I must find out if the voice would it affect me and how would I affect "Through them I studied with their them? sister, who in one day embraced the love of 'Your Friend from Scotland' is the voice of the man I met in Langside!" The My anxiety was soon dispelled when I message of the Saviour and discarded tea, found a sincere welcome into a fellowship lipstick, and jewellery. music of the song died away, the station of men bound together by the ideal of "These two families were baptized on announcer returned to intimate that that "Service above Self," who were genuinely December 14, four precious souls dying to very night "Your Friend from Scotland" would conduct the "Family Films" series interested in community betterment sin and putting on the precious robe of undertakings, promoting high standards Christ's righteousness." in the Albany Adventist Hall. in business and professional life and ad- Reflection and resolution came to frui- vancing international understanding and tion. Anne and her husband made the goodwill. I found that Rotary is not a acquaintance of the selfsame Scottish secret society nor does it seek to supplant evangelist. A friendship was born; radio Seas Divide But Radio Unites any religious or political organization. had united hearts in the message of the Everyone in Rotary has a job and is ex- T. S. BRASH Lord's grace. pected to do his best. I was made chair- I have just put down the telephone At a recent baptismal service in Albany man of International Contacts and also after a lengthy conversation with Charles I called for "wholehearted discipleship and placed on the Fellowship Committee. and Anne, two new friends of mine. Anne utmost consecration." Anne's hand did With the co-operation of Brother E. H. has just wished me "a' that's guid in days not waver. There it was raised in strong J. Steed of Greater Sydney I was able to tae come." Charles hopes I'll be "pros- appeal to be numbered with the redeemed secure our world temperance leader, Pas- pered." Stay and learn how I met these of all ages from all countries. friends. tor W. A. Scharffenberg as guest speaker "A' that's guid tae you and yours," that for our club recently. Rotarians felt they Several years ago I conducted an evan- hearty telephone greeting from a cheery gelistic mission in the Langside district of were indeed honoured by Pastor Scharf- Scottish heart has brought gladness to the fenberg seeing he came straight out to Glasgow, Scotland. To these services man who waited ten years to see bear came Anne alone and sorrowful. Did life address our club after a round of civic fruit in Australia the work begun in Scot- receptions and television interviews on the hold anything for her? What of the land. Seas divide but radio unites! future? What? first day of his visit to Sydney. Over the road from the public hall hung Pastor Scharffenberg gave his address the famous "CROSSMYLOOF" sign above in a fluent and friendly style. He ad- a shop door—a cross enclosed in the hand Love Finds a Way to Build mitted that alcoholism is a, very conten- of a Scottish queen, and beneath this in- tious subject in the world today, and he scription: "I will this day by the cross in W. J. RICHARDS naturally expected some of his hearers my hand defeat the Regent." What of President, North Queensland Conference would disagree with his ideas on the sub- that to Anne? For the little company of believers at ject, while others would commend the The road home that autumn Sunday Springcliffe the year 1957 was one of in- work he was doing for the International night took her past the memorial to the tense activity; for although few in num- Commission for the prevention of alcohol- Battle of Langside, where a queen met de- ber and poor in this world's goods, they ism. Throughout his address the speaker feat despite the cross in her hand. Anne set their hearts upon a church building of showed that he was a "man's man" and walked briskly on, not sparing a thought their own, one that would represent the he held the attention of those present for for the "Queen's stone," nor the "Queen's cause of truth in that beautiful little sea- almost an hour. Park," reminders that history was made side resort thirty miles from Mackay in "Alcoholism is a major problem in most here in the long ago. Only the future oc- North Queensland. countries," said the speaker. "It is the [4] 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

major health problem in the United teachers present expressed amazement at States, where there are seven million alco- what these children had learned and ac- holics. You have 300,000 in Australia. In complished in nine days. Their crafts on France it is the number one major prob- display were a special point of interest The DAY lem, for they drink twice as much as the both before and after the programme. average Italian, three times as much as The goodwill the school has created in the average Swiss and six times as much ADVENTIST the community is quite pronounced. For as the average American." this reason alone we feel our efforts have Pastor Scharffenberg told the gathering CHURCH been well worth while, and who can tell of his experiences in travelling the world how many childish feet have been set on in. the interests of his work. He spoke of the upward road? his stay as a royal guest of King Saud of In forwarding this story to the "Record" Arabia for eight days. His association readers, Sister Ogg and I thank each with the high ranking officials and rulers helper for the part well done, both those of many countries and the interest of from Wallsend and the friends from the many governments in the prevention of Hamilton church who augmented our alcoholism greatly impressed his hearers. forces. At the conclusion of his address Pastor Has your church yet run a vacation Scharffenberg was plied with questions, Bible school? If not, try it. If you obtain which he answered readily to the satisfac- the pleasure and satisfaction that we have tion of his hearers. Members had brought found you will be well repaid. a number of guests along, including mem- bers of the local branch of Alcoholics Anonymous and sporting bodies. He was sincerely thanked for his address by the Operation Highway Signs members, and I feel his visit has done much to enlighten the business and pro- The attractive church sign gives clear directions ERNEST H. J. STEED to the location of the church. Director of Public Relations, Greater Sydney fessional men of this district on aspects Conference of the alcohol question that they did not Is there an Adventist church in this know before. ter for o•ur kindergarten and junior re- town? Such a question by a visitor will As an Adventist I feel proud of the quirements. The daily programme fol- not be necessary when Operation Highway fact that we as a church are in the lowed the usual pattern. Signs has been completed. forefront of the battle against this We sent a special letter oLinvitation to Planned by the General Conference, the social evil in our midst. Our temperance the parents of each child to come and see idea is to have every church locality noted leaders need our support and our pray- their children in action at their concert by the erection of a uniform sign. De- seek every opportunity ers. Let us on Thursday night of the second week. signed by the Public Relations Bureau at to enlighten others in all aspects of They certainly responded, and the hall world headquarters, it is now being placed our church work. Visits such as that was filled to capacity. The effects of our on all roads leading into towns, cities, and of Pastor Scharffenberg definitely help to effort were revealed in the remarks of Mr. suburbs wherever an Adventist church is break down prejudice and dispel some of Neal, a prominent Wallsend citizen. and situated. the wrong impressions held by many about alderman, who so appreciated our invita- Here are a few of the reasons why your our work as a church. tion that he cancelled another engage- church needs one of these signs on major As a Rotarian I am perhaps better able ment in order to be present and open this roads: to open doors by reason of my acquaint- function for us. He warmly commended ance with the professional and business the Vacation Bible School and indicated (1) It will advertise your church at the men of my district, but we can all do the benefit which it had bestowed upon lowest cost per impression of any medium. much to increase goodwill by supporting the community. He expressed the hope (2) It will reveal to travellers the wide the various community betterment organ- that it might be repeated each year and distribution of Adventist churches. izations in our own localities. the conviction that the public of Wall- (3) It will tell fellow citizens that your send should and would respond in helping house of worship "belongs" in the com- this worthy project. munity. The concert was entirely the production (4) It will direct interested persons to Goodwill for the Future of the children, who, without help of adult your regular services. T. A. ANDERSON items excelled themselves in their various (5) It will let travelling Adventists see presentations. Trained state school their church is alive in your town. At Wallsend, North N.S.W., Satan found few idle hands to engage in mischief be- tween the 6th and 16th of January just A group of the children who attended the Wallsend Vacition Bible School. past. The reason? A Vacation Bible School. Under the leadership of Sister Audrey Ogg, twenty-five helpers united to make this Christian enterprise a success. On Monday morning at 9.30, 120 children ar- rived to spy and try this new programme designed to make the boys and girls of today better men and women of tomorrow. They must have liked what they saw and heard and did, for the attendance never fell below 150 after the first morning, mounting later to as high as 186. In spite of the absence of numbers of families from the district, due to seasonal holidays, our average attendance was 161 per day, with a total enrolment of 243 children. We were fortunate in obtaining a hall with one large and one smaller auditorium, thus enabling us to cater bet- AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [5]

centred Preaching and Evangelistic Pro- cedures, emphasized, it was that preaching the Christ-centred message means preach- ing Christ in every doctrine and in every phase of truth. Christ in the law, Christ in the Sabbath, Christ in the state of man in death, Christ in the tithe, Christ in the Spirit of prophecy, Christ in healthful liv- ing—Christ in every subject. That is preaching Him in the fullness of the third angel's message. If I may be permitted to speak in the first person by way of bearing my own personal testimony to the impact of the school upon my own thinking and aspira- tions, I would say that one of the supreme values of the weeks of study together was the inspiration we gathered from fellow- ship with brethren who, under Christ, were able to lift our sights and extend our horizons. I gladly confess, that there were many occasions when I felt my own heart "strangely warmed" as the brethren chal- lenged us to a richer, fuller, and more fruitful ministry in the Word of God. In- deed, I thank God that in His good provi- dence I was able to attend, and I am sure that I voice the conviction of every worker present when I reiterate: the Seminary Pastor and Mrs G. L. Sterling frequently camp out during their appeal trips. Extension School was "one of the finest things that has ever happened" in the (6) It will proclaim for years to come the school was held were as near "ideal as Australasian Division. the convincing name "Seventh-day Ad- one could have wished. Apart from two ventist." weeks' rather trying weather at the be- You may lead your church into action ginning, a genial sun and refreshing immediately, for these signs are now being showers smiled graciously upon Avondale produced in Sydney at a much cheaper during the remainder of the school. The rate than in U.S.A. In three colours, with accommodation in the Hattie Andre Hall Appeal for Missions your church name listed, they cost only (the new girls' dormitory) and the excel- 411,.....11.•••••••••••••WWV, £2 5s. each. lent meals that were served in the dining- With all of our churches working to- room combined with the calm of the gether, we should soon have a well- countryside to create an environment en- "Trust and Obey or Rust and known symbol that instantly says "Sev- tirely conducive to study, discussion, and enth-day Adventists" wherever it is seen research. Decay" throughout the land. The instructors from the Adventist J. R, KENT "The name Seventh-day Adventist car- Seminary in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., cer- Home Missionary Secretary, North New South ries the true features of our faith in front, Wales Conference tainly came in "the fullness of the blessing and will convict the inquiring mind. Like The Appeal for Missions is not always of Christ." In their ministry was wit- an arrow from the Lord's quiver, it will appreciated by some who engage in it. nessed what• the Spirit of prophecy calls wound the transgressors of God's law, and When we realize that this avenue of ser- the "attraction" of the One whose name is will lead to repentance toward God and vice is a fruitful means of soul-winning, Jesus, whose office-work is Saviour, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ."—"Testi- we should be inspired to enter into it with whose dominion in heart and soul is Lord. monies," Vol. I, page 224. all the diligence the need demands. Indeed, it was the reality of Christ and This important service gives us the op- His centrality in every aspect of expe- portunity of contacting thousands of rience and work that was the theme of people, including some who are searching each lesson and address. Value of the Seminary Exten- for light. Then, too, the money that is The classes covered three tremendously gathered is one way of forwarding the sion School important categories of investigation: the gospel among those who are still in dark- doctrinal areas of law, grace, covenants, ALFRED S. JORGENSEN ness. Home Missions and Sabbath School Secretary, and sanctuary; the guidance of the Spirit We are told that "All who have enlisted W.A. of prophecy in our movement; and the as soldiers of Prince Emmanuel are to The Seminary Extension School has just evangelistic presentation of Christ in the render faithful service as minute men, ended. What kind of impact did it make great distinctive doctrines of the faith. with a keen sense of the responsibility upon the students who were privileged to Here a word of counsel may not be in- resting upon them individually."—Mrs. E. attend? And what kind of impact will it appropriate. It is only to be anticipated, G. White, in an appeal regarding the Make upon the field generally? What will as a result of the school, that the phrase, solicitation of gifts for our foreign mission prove to be its permanent values? There "Christ-centred preaching" will enter work, October 11, 1908. is a sense, of course, in which time will very definitely into the vocabulary of our Among the many who participate in give its own indisputable answer. How- people throughout the division. It would this solicitation from year to year we have ever, long before the graduation exercises be a great tragedy, however, if in their some of our veterans who still engage in it were held it was the students' settled con- thinking it should come to be equated because of a sense of duty to the cause of viction that the Seminary Extension' with an anmic, sentimental type of God. School was "one of the finest things that preaching that is sometimes called Brother and Sister G. L. Sterling of has ever happened" in the Australasian "preaching Christ." For if there is one Quirindi are ardent participants after Division. thing that Pastor Melvin K. Eckenroth, thirty-three years of experience. Both The physical conditions under which who guided the discussions in Christ- have passed the three-score-and-ten-year [67 24/2/58 TILE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD mark and are busy in the 1958 campaign. a proper light before those who have They visit both business offic,es and homes means and influence, these men might do in the town and the country and gather much to advance the cause of present in large sums each year. As seen in the truth."—"Christian Service," page 167. photo they have had their car converted Nestled cosily in the arms of the North into a sleeping body with a rack for carry- and South Esk rivers at their confluence ing gear, and they go out to the farms and to form the Tamar, is Tasmania's north- stations miles from home, working two or ern city of Launceston, where, year by three days at a time and camping wher- year, is demonstrated what can be ever night overtakes them. They go over achieved by' consecrated effort under cap- the same territory year after year. As re- able leadership. Less than ten years ago tired missionaries from the islands they it was felt that the little church did well are happy to link up with any effort that to collect £220 of Appeal money, but two has as its object the furtherance of soul- years later they doubled this figure, and saving in our. division. in 1954 the group, numbering 128 mem- Brother Harry Taylor, who has been re- bers, rallied to the cause of missions with siding at Dora Creek for the past two or such energy, enthusiasm, and determina- three years, first commenced Appeal for tion that £1,154 was gathered in. This Missions work in Sydney and since then record was bettered the following year and it has been his privilege to work also in has been steadily maintained since. Queensland, Victoria, and South Aus- What Launceston, with its seventy-five tralia. Brother Taylor says: minute-men is doing can be done propor- "I joined in the first Appeal for Missions tionately by any church that is well or- ever held in Australia, back in 1918. At ganized in advance, and is enthused with that time the appeal aim for the Austral- a willing missionary spirit—such as we asian Division was approximately £2,500. see in the McKay family, ,which alone Today our aim is £135,000. Back in the collected £333 during the 1957 campaign. early days 7s. 6d. was considered a good Brother Rex McKay is a working man morning's work. It was made up of pen- who, with his wife and five of his children, nies, threepences, sixpences, and an occa- devoted Sundays and evenings during the sional shilling. But today we look for currency of the campaign, going from It would be hard to compute the number of house to house presenting the needs of guinea donations. I am now seventy-five people Brother Taylor has met at their doors years of age and am planning to enter this during his forty years of appealing. the mission field and receiving the willing year's appeal campaign. I feel just as fresh donations of the people. and bright as ever. In my best year I col- The success of the McKay family is not lected more than £300, and I solicit from "Some may question the propriety of re- due to an endowment of talent above their all classes of people—solicitors, managers, ceiving gifts from unbelievers. Let such fellows. You and I rate equally as well in priests, nuns, and many other prominent ask themselves: 'Who is the real owner of door to door work. What this family does people. our world? To whom belong its houses have is consecration, dedication, enthusi- "This may be our last Appeal campaign. and lands, and its treasures of gold and asm, and a vision of the great unfinished task in mission lands. They willingly sac- We cannot tell. But God calls us today silver?' . . . He is ready to move upon the rifice their time and home comforts be- to do our part. 'Trust and obey or rust hearts of worldly men, even idolaters, to cause they believe the Lord is coming soon and decay. It is better to wear out than give of their abundance for the support of and He depends on the co-operation of all to rust out.' Now is the opportunity. Be His work; and He will do this as soon as sure to take part in the 1958 Appeal for His people learn to approach these men His people to finish the work before He comes to reap the harvest. Missions." wisely and to call their attention to that The servant of the Lord writes: "To all May God bless young and old as they go which it is their privilege to do. If the who are about to take up special mission- out in united service for Him this year. needs of the Lord's work were set forth in

A happy picture of the McKay family, all devoted and successful appealers. Launceston, Tasmania—A Worthy Example JAMES E. CORMACK Home Missionary Secretary, Tasmanian Conference "This is `akama' work, and we don't like to do it," said our timid brethren of Raro- tonga when we initiated them into the privileges and joys of the Appeal for Mis- sions several years ago. Nevertheless they went out to "Give it a go," and returned at evening with faces beaming, to de- clare, "This is not `akama' work at all, and we want to go out again!" "Akama" work! Yes, that is exactly how the Appeal for Missions is regarded by all too many in our homeland churches, especially those who have not ventured out to give it a try, for "akama" means "ashamed." But what is there to be ashamed of or timid about in presenting the needs of God's work to those who are able to help? Why should we be ashamed? Listen to the counsel of the Lord: AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [7] ary work with the paper prepared for us in went by train to Nandi station and then Irrallee Hall of our Cottesloe church. She the Harvest Ingathering campaign, I the climb began—a climb of 1,800 feet was nominated by the MV Society there would say: Be diligent in your efforts; live above the surrounding plain, which is 3,000 and was given strong support by all, under under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. feet above sea level. Some of the boys the excellent organization of her mother. Add daily to your Christian experience."— carried 50-pound loads and climbed up the Irrallee polled 18,390 votes, which was far "Christian Service," page 169, rugged steps quite nimbly. The girls had above those of the other eight competitors. frequent falls, but with pushing from be- This, we feel, is a great encouragement hind and pulling from in front they finally to the society and shows that in the tem- got to the top. After an hour's rest all perance campaign of this state the Sev- declared it was really worth the effort, enth-day Adventists are prominent sup- for the top of the hill is indeed a beauti- porters. vice o uth ful spot, with its park-like surroundings, On behalf of the MV's of Cottesloe, and delightfully cool atmosphere, and glorious I feel sure for many others, I congratulate view of the plains. Irrallee for her splendid effort and for "It is here that Tipoo Sultan built a helping to make the name Seventh-day Can You Take Responsibility? strong fort many miles in length, and Adventist stand as a temperance name. Pastor 0. A. Skau, a missionary of long where he had what is known as `Tipoo's experience in Southern Asia, tells of meet- Drop,' which is a drop of many hundreds ing a business man who built a bakery of feet. Tipoo's captured enemies were near one of our colleges in the United pushed down from that spot to a cruel JMV Courses Popular at States with the idea of providing work for death on the jagged rocks below. . our students. The most modern machinery "An added attraction are the many J.M.C. was installed in this bakery. As Pastor monkeys that live in the large, shady trees K. F. SILVA Skau discussed his work and his plans on the hill. They think nothing of pushing We have had a very enjoyable year with with Mr. McGhee, he inquired whether open your door and helping themselves to our native boys and girls at J.M.C. (Jones this gentleman found it difficult to depend any eatables lying around. A group of Missionary College), this year, our first in on student labour. Mr. McGhee answered them threateningly surrounded one of our the mission field. The Lord has richly in the affirmative and concluded that his boys, who was having his meal a little blessed us since coming here in February chief and his greatest need was for young apart from the rest, and induced him to of last year. men who could take responsibility. Pastor leave his plate of rice and curry at their The Missionary Volunteers have had a Skau's comments and advice on this sub- disposal." profitable year also. In the central school ject might be helpful to some of our own Like all other MV campers we have ever the JMV work has been carried on as a students and other young people of whom heard of, these young people were loth to school period. For the Busy Bees, Sun- we sometimes hear similar laments. He leave when the four days were finished. beams, Builders, and Helping Hands, book- says: lets were compiled in the form of lesson This man's problem is a general one to assignments, the requirements being be found in every profession, even in our spread over the year. The MV officers own denominational work. I spoke to a State Temperance Queen From hope to compile booklets for Friends and contractor who was laying down a concrete Cottesloe Church Companions this year. road. He said the same thing. He found In the senior grades, where the school it hard to find men, who could carry re- Y. M. COCKERSOLE programme does not permit us to run MV sponsibility and work without having to be It will be remembered from a few classwork as a subject, we have held a told every step or more to be made. I months back that the Seventh-day Ad- special class on Monday night for Com- watched the different workmen and could ventist church in Busselton (W.A.) won panions, Guides, and Master Guides. As easily see that it was true—his great need the State Temperance Shield. I have now the year got under way we commenced a was men who could take and carry re- the privilege of announcing that the State Pathfinder Club for the senior students. sponsibility. Temperance Queen for 1957 was Miss Two classes were held on alternate Satur- Young people in our schools often de- day nights. Class I was made IAD of forty- clare that they didn't have a chance. five college I and II boys and girls. Class Whose fault was it? They usually attri- II was composed of fifty-eight youth from buted their "poor luck" to not having grades VII and VIII. We have enjoyed "pull" or someone to "go good" for them. our Pathfinder work greatly. If they would only see the real cause they On Sabbath afternoons we held a nature would find that they had not been hired study honour class, fifty-five passing their because while in training they had failed test in grasses, thirty-six in moths and to take responsibility and carry it. Young butterflies, fifty-eight in insects, and thirty fellow, stop, look, and listen, while you in mammals. have a chance. The college is your train- The young people's meetings on Sabbath ing field, the place where you can learn afternoons have also been an inspiration to carry responsibility. Do not fail to to us. The majority of the students from grasp your opportunity. grade V to college II have taken part. Indeed, the Lord has many capable young workers in training at Jones Missionary College! MV Campers Share With November 21-24 a Master Guide camp Monkeys was held at a small but pretty beach about one and a half miles from our col- A camp for the Lowry Memorial High lege. The students had been looking for- School boys and girls in India some ward to the experience for many weeks. months ago brought them associations Teams of boys journeyed down to the which would never be found in Austral- foreshore and cut our camp site out of the asia. Miss Juanita Jessen tells the story in jungle. They then erected six native- the "Southern Asia Tidings": style houses in two neat rows. When we "Eighty students, nine staff members, opened our camp at evening worship and the South India Union MV secretary (which was held under the heavens) on made their way to Nandi Hills, forty miles Thursday everybody was happy and the irrallee Hall, State Temperance Queen for West from our school. Nearly all the campers Australia, and her attendants. camp was spick and span. [8] 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

The leaders at our camp were myself Also, in the great cause of missions, we Last year at Lufa, an the slopes of Mt. and members of the staff: Esther Rore, held meetings and services at the Wagga, Michael, some of us saw six thousand pro- Elisha, Wilfred (all have been to Austra- Bathurst, Murwillumbah, and Southport fusely decorated natives in a huge gather- lia) and Jacob. Pastor L. N. Lock, our churches, and they, with many other ing held there. We have an organized principal, came and took our devotional churches and companies, will long be re- church of some thirty members in Lufa, meetings and Sabbath service. We had a membered. It is always encouraging to another across the valley of around ninety spiritual feast. After our devotional know that the Adventist people are so members, and one on the eastern slopes meetings each day we went into the bush liberal in their offerings and prayers in of a similar number. These churches and and identified twenty birds and studied for support of mission enterprise. There is an some companies look over into the uncon- our bird honour. All the boys and girls, attractive new church at Murwillumbah, trolled areas south of Mt. Michael, where forty-five in all, passed the test on Sun- and this was particularly interesting to us, many of the people are cannibals and still day. All were very sorry when camp for we were married in the old church eat their own dead, as the people of the broke up after a good swim on Sunday that once stood on the present site. Forea country did a little while ago, where afternoon. At the time of the recent division annual today we have many people baptized. At On Saturday night of our graduation council increased budget provision was Lufa, the Eastern Highlands first biennial week-end, December 13-15, we held our made in which the mission fields shared. session was held a few months ago. investiture service. The whole pro- This was like the breaking of a draught, Several of our teachers have already gramme, based on the law and pledge, was when people rejoice. Time seemed to be several times walked round Mt. Michael taken by the boys and girls. At the close, running out quickly, and the golden op- "spying" out the land. The village people eighty-four were invested for their various portunities presented insistently their have insisted many times that, tangets (a classes completed. Among these were challenges and demands. This urgency, of shrub) be planted to indicate a contract thirty Master Guides (some of them had course, brought about many prayers that that we would return with teachers. We commenced their work at the central such be met. Therefore it was a joy to saw some of these which had grown quite schools before coming to college). learn that a budget had been made avail- a lot since they were planted in trust, and What a privilege it is to work with such able for a European family to locate in still the people waited. As we passed a devoted and Christlike team of national the Mt. Michael area. Many prayers were through that country they called so often: workers as those at Jones Missionary thus answered, and when this appoint- "Master! Seven-day teacher?" which College! ment becomes an actuality it must surely means, "You Seventh-day Adventists, help greatly in gathering a large harvest please send us teachers." Frequently they of souls from those rugged mountainous added: "We are people of darkness, a very areas. ignorant people, like animals." The gospel A short time ago there was no other of our Lord will work miracles of grace way of reaching those areas but by walk- in the lives and upon the hearts of these Our Island Field ing and perspiring for days, but now a people, for "the heathen shall fear the metalled road leads from the Goroka post name of the Lord." Ps. 102: 15. office right into the heart of this country. Just before leaving Central New Guinea A new mission station with its "right arm" to come home on furlough, I was seated —the medical service—must yet be estab- in a Landrover parked in a Goroka street Missionaries Enjoy Home lished, and again your prayers are in- when a number of richly decorated Mt. Associations vited on behalf of all this, and that much Michael natives came one by one to the fruitage will be gained. A. J. CAMPBELL window of the vehicle each repeating in turn, "Master Seven-day—teacher!" It We are halfway through our furlough was more of a demand this time than a and are already looking forward to return question as previously during our trip to the mission field for our tenth term of around those high peaks lying near the service. Papuan border. It was a sad day, too, Soon after we arrived it was our privi- and it seemed to make the challenge more lege to witness the baptism of sixty-six striking, for two well-known young Euro- candidates one Sunday night in the Bris- peans who had been killed in an air crash bane City Hall, part of the fine fruitage were soon to be buried in Goroka's pine- of the Ratcliffe-Naden Mission. The clad cemetery. floral decorations helped to make a very We know that many will be grateful for beautiful scene, and Heaven must also the prayers that are being answered today. have rejoiced that night. The previous Sabbath Brisbane Central church was dedicated, which represented a long step forward in this division. Other highlights during our furlough Heard at C.P.U.M. Conclave thus far were attendance at the Black- R. R. FRAME town camp-meeting of the Greater Sydney Assistant Secretary, Australasian Division Conference and the graduation ceremonies As reported in morning worship at the at the Australasian Missionary College Wahroonga headquarters office: and the Sydney Sanitarium and Hospital. This morning I bring you a report on There were some two thousand people the Central Pacific Union, where it was present at the college, when a record of recently my privilege to meet with the eighty-six consecrated young people grad- brethren in their annual council in Suva. uated; added to these are the twenty-four Annual meeting time in Fiji happens to who successfully completed their training coincide with the hurricane season, and at the sanitarium—a splendid body of on several occasions in recent years storms young people. Though its members may have developed while deliberations were falter and make mistakes, there is one proceeding. This occasion was no excep- thing certain—the Adventist message and tion, though Suva was on the outskirts of its commission will never fail. the blow and we did not experience any Pastor Scharffenberg's meetings had inconvenience. their own outstanding and striking appeal Our mission at Buca Bay on the island in the great cause of temperance, and it Man from south Mt. Michael points to heaven as of Vanua Levu was in the centre of the was a privilege to be present at some of he earnestly tells the missionaries of the ig- hurricane, and while we learned that our norance of his people and their dire need of them. teachers. Photo by A. J. Campbell. buildings there were undamaged, it is with AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [91

regret that we report the mission vessel The local official was dismissed for his several years ago, His parish comprises "Viking Ahoy" was blown ashore and failure to take appropriate action in the twenty-five islands scattered over one mil- holed. Later information indicates that case, and a number of the people were lion square miles of ocean. Our mission- the craft has now been refloated. Some disciplined for the part they took in de- aries confidently sail their small craft over buildings in the Lau group were• damaged, stroying the school. these watery wastes because they know but we must wait for further details be- Turning to the Cook Islands, where that no point on the earth's surface is fore presenting a full report. Pastor J. H. D. Miller is the president, we out of God's reach and constant watch- The Central Pacific is not an easy field find that a new method of evangelistic care. in which to labour, for as we know, the approach has been devised. There our Polynesians have been Christianized for people have undertaken to present the many years past. However, an additional Voice of Prophecy lessons to every home 400 souls were baptized into Christ last in the group. These have been translated year. This is a gratifying number and and already many of the 4,000 homes have speaks well for the efforts made by our been visited. As a result, 150 enrolments FROM FAR HORIZONS missionaries in the power of the Holy in the correspondence course have ac- Spirit. cumulated over a period of three months. I was impressed by the number of stu- The Cook Islands have been a difficult dents who received this rite, thus publicly field to evangelize, and today, after more Missionary's Wife Loves Life sealing their decision to follow the Saviour. than fifty years of proclaiming the gospel, For instance, there were thirty-one from our membership is less than 400. We an- In India the Beulah College in Tonga, twenty-five ticipate more rapid growth through the (Extracts from a personal letter written by from Apia school in Samoa, thirty-five medium of the correspondence lessons. Sister G. W. Maywald, on January 21.) from Naqia in West Fiji, and more than There are no broadcasts. "I am finding life here so interesting twenty from Vatuvonu in East Fiji. Sta- In West Fiji we find Pastor Coates dis- and I just love it. At first I wondered if tistics reveal that the baptisms in the charging his responsibilities as president. I ever would like it, but now I enjoy every Tongan group total less than forty, so it He has plans for evangelism also. Pastor minute of it. I realize just what I would can be seen how important is Christian Coates related a remarkable story regard- have missed if this opportunity had not education as an evangelizing agency. ing the way in which a Fijian woman be- come to me. We are still busy settling Pastor D, I. Jenkins, president of the came interested in our message. She and into our home. It takes time to get things Samoan Mission, told that one of the a countrywoman were conversing when done here, as there is always another day pupils who was baptized in April was the one of them noticed a minah bird flying in the life of an Indian and they don't son of a deacon in another church, and nearby with a sheet of paper in its beak. hurry. I think it might be good for us to his father became very angry when he The bird came closer to the women and follow their example sometimes. It would learned of his son's intention. He at- dropped the paper at their feet. One of certainly be conducive to better health. tempted to intimidate the lad by threats them picked it up and found it was a page "The climate here in Bangalore is ideal. and thrashings. Eventually, the boy ran of "Rarama," the Fijian "Signs of the At the moment it is winter, and how lovely away to the home of a relative, and while Times." As her eyes moved across the page it is! The nights are cool and the days resident there followed his Lord through she discovered knowledge for which she delightfully warm. The markets abound the cleansing wave. Soon after he met had been seeking for years. She went with luscious fruit and vegetables. I just his father, who asked, "Well, were you along to the Suva Vou office of the West wish all my friends were here to enjoy baptized?" On receiving an affirmative re- Fiji Mission for further information and with me all the good things life has to ply he confessed: "This new religion must literature, and is now receiving Bible offer us. be a very powerful force to hold a boy who studies with a view to accepting God's "Particularly do I relish my trips to has been punished as you have been. My last-day message. town. It is no trouble as rickshaws are religion would not be strong enough to When Pastor A. G. Jacobson went to very plentiful and you can be taken to any- endure that treatment," and the father Tonga several years ago he had occasion where you choose, waited for, and brought asked his son's forgiveness. We thank God to interview a government official, and back home. I could go up Commercial for young men of such spiritual stamina. this gentleman, when he learned our Street, our main street where we do most Reporting on the loyalty of the mem- brother's position, immediately made ref- of our bazaaring, every day and find new bers of the group, Pastor Jenkins men- erence to Beulah College, speaking highly interests. It is so funny to see the little tioned their regular payment of tithes and of it and stating "It turns out good boys." tots who have been taught to beg very offerings into the Lord's treasury. In This reputation makes it easier for Pastor early in life, come up to you in the street - Samoa, 1957 was a year of recession, when Jacobson in his representations to leading rubbing their 'tummies' and saying, 'Very a total of 700 government employees were men in the group. hungry. No momma and no papa,' while dismissed. In spite of the scarcity of Pastor A. W. Martin told of an approach probably around the corner waits the money our members increased the tithe made to him by a Mohammedan gentle- worthy parent to take whatever the child by 30 per cent, and the collections for the man who is headmaster in a high school. can manage to get. Appeal for Missions were the highest on He made request that his son be enrolled "In spite of the fact that I have two record. at Fulton Missionary College because of servants to do a lot of my work I find the In one island group combined efforts the good report this college has in that days here seem much shorter than they were made to destroy our school work, and area, and the type of graduates produced. even did back home. There is so much the building of native construction was This gentleman wanted his boy to share to do. I have to smile when I recall how demolished. Although protests and appeals the benefits of the kind of education pro- I used to be afraid that I might be bored were made to the local governing au- vided there. Pastor Martin was careful to with servants to do my work. We have a thority, no protection was forthcoming, point out the involvements, but the father mali and he does all the outside work; in and the teacher was compelled to transfer persisted in his request. fact ours will do anything we ask him to his pupils to the home of a member for A glance at the map will reveal the ex- do. He was formerly a are temple gar- instruction. After a time an approach was panse of territory covered by the Central dener, with the result that we have an made to the senior government official in Pacific Union Mission. Some of the lead- attractive compound. He really knows the group, who is favourably disposed to- ers who gathered in Suva had to travel how to grow beautiful flowers. From my ward our mission. He requested the local long distances, and Pastor A. C. Thomson, window now I can see our bed of cannas council to grant a new lease to the mis- president of the Gilbert and Ellice group, and it would take a lot for our lovely sion. If they were not willing to do this, had come in from north of the equator. gladioli in Australia to beat them. The the government would make a grant of Because of the remoteness, this was the mali's wife is my ayah, and she does all crown land, The new lease has now been first occasion on which Brother Thomson right considering she had not worked for secured and the mission has a larger area had been able to attend the annual meet- a European before. She will do anything for the school in a much better situation. ing since he took up his appointment for me and I have only to show her once [103 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

She has come to church with us the last he conducted a baptism where he is stay- all been held. The last one—that of the two Sabbaths, and it was a pleasure to ing, the candidates having been won to East Polish Conference—ended in Warsaw see her put on her nice clean sari and the truth through the efforts of a layman. last night. It was here, too, that our first leave the little jewel out of her nose, and My husband expects to hold an evangelis- gathering convened four weeks earlier, the the red spot off her forehead that the tic effort in one of the towns. quadrennial session of the Polish Union Hindus wear. I will be glad when I can "There is still so much to be done in this Conference. Well over 1,500 members at- learn a few more words of the Tamil lan- land with its millions of inhabitants. We tended that meeting over the week-end. guage. It is rather frustrating when you are thrilled to hear that some more Aus- In our own mission building which seats can't understand them, nor they you. We tralians are responding to the call to come about 500, sleeping accommodation was often end up laughing instead of solving here. also found for 300 (crowded it is true). what we have to say to each other. At the opening business session frater- "It was our happy privilege to have "Both the girls are happy here. Yvonne nal greetings were read from Czechoslo- Pastor Roenfelt visit us just two weeks is working part time in the union office, vakia, Rumania, and Russia, evoking ago. We really felt we were at home but is going up to Vincent Hill school next much enthusiasm and many amens from again. It was a real occasion for us to month, and we are happy to learn that our the congregation. Over the week-end we have him in our home. The American folk friend, Sister Evelyn Irvine, will be the were happy to fmd that Brother T. Zig- are a grand lot, too, and we have made matron. Mrs. Starr is very highly thought mund, the president of the Czechoslo- some valuable friendships since coming of up there, and they will be sorry to lose vakian Union, was able to be with us. His here. We were given a wonderful welcome her. message at the Saturday evening service by all. "Our Uplift, or Ingathering, campaign is on thankfulness was much appreciated by in full swing now, and all the men are "Christmas was really a treat. We had all. out of station. My husband has been a magician come with his snakes and we Introducing his message, Pastor Zig- away all this month. He slips home for all had a turn of holding his big python mund repeated a question once asked him a day and then is off again. He hardly around our necks while we took pictures, in the Prague University: "What contri- knows anyone in the office as he is away but we did breathe a sigh of relief when bution have Seventh-day Adventists made from it most of the time. Last Sabbath it was over." to the world?" To this he had replied, "They have raised the Bible from the dust and held it aloft before the world." It was good to be reminded again of the dominat- The ing place the Bible holds in the pro- gramme of Seventh-day Adventists in every land alike. It was good also to note the many Bible texts that Brother Zig- WORLD VISION mund used in emphasizing the joy that marks the Christian's pathway even amid the apparently adverse circumstances of life. Of the 126 delegates appointed to the union session, 122 responded to their names at the first meeting. Much of the business revolved around the election of The Best Saturday Night in ployee of the U.S. Embassy a few days the new officers, and probably no such ago. This letter expresses the feelings of meeting in my recollection ever demon- Rangoon many in Rangoon: strated such keen interest in the outcome. " `Please allow me to express my sincere Nominations had to be in the Govern- On Saturday night, September 28, the appreciation for the wonderful programme ehurch in Rangoon was packed to over- ment's hands some time prior to the date and thank the organizers and all those of meeting. flowing at 6.30 and even extra chairs were who helped in any way towards making not sufficient for the crowd. Reporting the Here at the union session, as at all of the night such a big success. I honestly the gatherings in Poland, music was a occasion in the "Southern Asia Tidings," can say I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and Pastor E. C. Beck, the church pastor, says: most thrilling feature. Aside from the un- I cannot refrain from conveying my forgettable congregational singing, choirs "What is The Best Saturday Night in thanks to all concerned. I am eagerly Town? Would you like to know? Well, it from many churches, orchestral music, a looking forward to October 26, for the next brass band, quartettes, duets, and occa- isn't original with us in Rangoon, far we Best Night." got the idea from our brethren Down Un- sional solos, all had their share, and we der (Australia). The idea readily appealed were all inspired and blessed by every to our Youth leader, as an excellent way item. for our youth to not only share their faith On the first day of our stay in Warsaw, but to engage in wholesome recreation on Second Visit to Poland and again just before leaving, we were `temptation night'—Saturday night. A. A. F. TARR most courteously received by the Office of Roberts, who had spent several years in With "Dzienkuje, Dzienkuje" (Thank Religious Affairs. Much regarding our Australia under the Colombo Plan, and you, Thank you), "Do widzenia, Do wid- work was discussed, and a very under- had attended B.S.N. meetings there, gave zenia" (Good-bye, Good-bye) still ringing standing attitude was taken. Appreciation some valuable assistance for the pro- in our ears we look through our plane was expressed for what had been written gramme." window over the city of Warsaw and then on Poland after our last visit ("Review Near the close of the programme there down on the airport building immediately and Herald"), which had come to the De- was "a lively sermonette on 'Modern below us where an ardent group of lead- partment's attention. Our literature was Youth in Quest of Christ by Pastor D. ers and church members are again warmly read, the vice-director stated, not only be- S. Down, who was visiting Burma that waving up their good-bye. We have spent cause it was their official duty to read it, week." It seemed fitting that an Aus- the past four weeks in very close associa- but also because of a personal interest. tralian should be present on the opening tion with these people, and have been The vice-director at our first visit hoped night of this programme originated by even more closely drawn together now our coming union session would not meet Brother E. H. J. Steed. The pastor con- than on our first visit nearly five months like a parliament with two groups to cludes: ago. argue, but rather as it was with the "Many favourable comments about this This second visit has come in fulfilment apostles at Pentecost, moved by the Holy youth venture have been heard both from of a promise which the Government made Spirit. The Polish Union has many possi- within and out of the church. Here is a to us, that we might attend the union and bilities, he continued, much more than be- portion of a letter received from an em- local conference sessions. These have now fore the war. The Government, he assured AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [11] us, was not against our having many bap- The city of Poznan was the venue of the and the second No. 7, and then No. 9. tisms and an enlarged membership. He West Polish Conference session. Present Miraculous answers to prayer were re- hoped that we would improve the great at some of the meetings was Stefan Smyk, hearsed by all, and a new love for God possibilities for development. He assured a district pastor from the USSR. "I bring and for the brethren was the expression us of 'his help in regard to securing Sab- you greetings from Russia," he said. "Our of every heart in that service. bath exemption from school for Seventh- spirit is with you. We also wait every day And now as we make our westward day Adventist children. He had inquired and every night for Christ to come. With flight, we review in our minds the joys of into some of the cases where exemption John on Patmos we say, 'Come, Lord the month spent in Poland. We think of had been sought, and had found that our Jesus.' His coming is at the door." Many the enthusiasm and love and gratitude of children were most diligent in their work were the thrilling incidents Brother Smyk the probably over 3,000 members wham we and he had been most happy to help them related of the progress the message is met and talked with personally. We can secure their exemption. He spoke of the making in Russia today. still see their earnest faces and can hear great need to rebuild Poland after the A Sabbath was spent in the manufactur- the longings they expressed for the com- hardships and ravages of war. He felt ing centre of Lodz. Here with eager antici- ing kingdom. We again see some who, not that our church also had a work to do in pation the entire church gathered in their having words to speak that we could un- rebuilding its organization. "We have our upper room for services. The lunch period derstand, signified their good-bye by rais- objectives," he said, "and you have yours." I spent in the home of the local minister. ing their hands upward, pointing to the He hoped that our conference would be an His apartment (for himself and wife and heaven where we hope some day to meet epochal one, a conference marked by child) was one of the six rooms at one again. prayer, study, sermons, and oil that will time comprising the apartment of a single Only a few minutes ago the sixty to heal all wounds. "We look to you (speak- family. Now six families occupied these seventy who came to the airport to bid ing now to those of us who were visitors) six rooms, and all shared the same bath- us a final farewell showered us again with as the representatives of a great church." room, toilet, and kitchen. It was remark- the most exquisite flowers: roses, carna- An eight-hour journey took us from able what a delightful dinner the min- tions, gladioli. They gave us parcels of Warsaw to Bielsko, where the South ister's wife could cook in this kitchen fruit, sweets, biscuits, gifts we felt they Polish session convened. Strikingly deco- which she shared with five other families. could ill afford, but they wanted so much rating the walls of the hall rented for the And how happily they—like so many oth- to express a surging gratitude for the con- gathering were large hand-painted charts ers in Poland—could confine their needs tact again made with brothers from other vividly and colourfully depicting the seven in respect of dining-room, bedroom, lands—a contact that has been denied trumpets, the seven churches, the 2300 pantry, study, sitting-room, work-room, them and us for so many years. We thank days, and other important features of our store-room, all into one room. Housing is our brethren and sisters of Poland for teaching. one of Poland's acutest problems, and it their love and their fellowship which as For the Sabbath and Sunday services a is remarkable how painstakingly the gov- long as we live we shall never forget. We group of fifty members crossed from ernment has gone about trying to solve wish them one and all the continued Czechoslovakia to join us in our worship. it, and be fair to all. providential blessings of God in their It was a great inspiration to talk with Perhaps one of the most unforgettable churches and homes and individual lives them and to listen to their singing. Many experiences of all was the testimony ser- in the days that lie ahead. were the questions they put to us regard- vice that marked the closing of the East —"Northern Light." ing the denomination's attitude toward Polish session in Warsaw. All present recent developments, and the progress our united 'in recounting the providential de- message is making in other lands. Chris- liverances that had been theirs through tian education under present conditions dark and difficult days. Some had been was heavily on the hearts of many of the freed from internment camps when all I Saw No Sunset in Lapland members. hope seemed to have gone. One man's MRS. INGRID PAAVILAINEN As the Sabbath closed we heard from hair had already been shaved when he When I was a girl of fourteen I at- many lees, "This has been a wonderful was suddenly told he could go. One or- tended a revival meeting. I did not know day, the best Sabbath we have known in dained minister was three times in the that it was a Seventh-day Adventist meet- Poland for many years." Over 1,200 had line where every tenth man was to be ing, but I loved the message they preached. attended that day. shoe. On the first occasion he was No. 3, I would go home after the meeting and enjoy one or two ham sandwiches before going to bed. Then one day I heard a sermon on the health message, and I was glad to give up the pork and unclean food. Once my father gave me a bicycle, and when I could arrange it, on Sabbath I would get up at five o'clock in the morn- ing, milk eight cows, and then pedal my way seventeen miles to Sabbath school. One Sabbath my father became so angry he took the seat off my bike so I was un- able to attend Sabbath school. I went down beside a little lake on our land and there alone with God in the orchard is where I held my Sabbath school. When I became eighteen years of age I was baptized and then started in the can- vassing work shortly thereafter in order to pay my school expenses. The sister who started me in the canvassing spent a few hours with me, and almost before I knew it I was doing very well. I earned my own way through eight grades in our school in Finland by canvassing during my summer holidays. I also canvassed in Lapland, and found BACK ROW, officers of the Polish Union Conference. From left: J. Borody, secretary; G. Baron, oftentimes I was still canvassing at two vice-president; J. Zielinski, president; S. Dobrowski, treasurer. FRONT ROW, visiting brethren: or three o'clock in the morning in that G. D. King, A. F. Tarr, G. A. Lindsay. [12] 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD land of the midnight sun. Then I would Some of the villages in Lapland, how- imagine seeing someone here at this hour realize I had not had any sleep, and would ever, were negotiable by path. Here I was reading the Bible! It has never happened terminate my work and return to my room able to ride my bicycle. One did not see before in all of my years on the train. Do to rest. I saw no sunset in Lapland all carts or waggons in that country as there you mind if I sit down beside you?" "Not the time I was there. It was necessary to were no roads. Some people rode bicycles, at all," I assured him. He sat dowit and be covered carefully with cheese cloth in others rode horseback. A number of times began to talk. "I'm an old railway man order to find protection from the large I rode as far as fifty miles a day on my and I'm going to retire shortly. I am not mosquitoes that always seemed to be very bicycle. It was possible to sell as many as a Christian; I have never given my heart hungry. Incidentally, it was necessary for thirty to forty large books in one day. In to God, but I want to. Last evening for me to walk twenty-five miles to my terri- fact my husband once sold forty-four the first time in my life I went to church tory in Lapland. Many times big reindeer books in a single day. and the preacher said some mighty fine would run up and sniff at me a little and things; and he read them from the Bible." then run along beside me for some dis- After returning one autumn to Toivon- linna, our only school in Finland, I met My friend reached into his pocket and tance. Then one day a maddened reindeer John Paavilainen, the man who later was pulled out a little book, saying "Here are chased me until at last I found refuge to become my husband. We have prayed the texts. Would you look them up and from the enraged animal on top of a huge read them to me again?" As I was reading lumberpile. much for success and have pledged most of our income to God's precious work. My them I would say, "Do you know there is In one village along the way where I experiences in the literature work have another text that goes right along with canvassed I sold seventeen books in suc- that? And another text that goes along cession. The only difficulty I encountered been most enjoyable and rewarding. John and I praise the Lord daily for His won- with that?" He was getting a good old- canvassing there was the fact that the derful blessings upon us in so many ways. fashioned Bible study. When we finished, people were so cordial and hospitable they the conductor said, "Oh, preacher, I must insisted on preparing a meal for me in The canvassing work is a wonderful have somebody pray with me." "All right," almost every home. I was able to hire a work, and I believe there ought to be I replied. "I'll be glad to pray with you." man with a boat to row upstream against many more Seventh-day Adventists, young He looked at his watch and said, "I have a strong current with my supply of books; and old, in this work. Yes, Jesus is calling to hurry through the train. I've talked to otherwise I would not have known how to for many to enter His vineyard at this late you much longer than I should have done. make my deliveries. hour. Shall we not heed the call? I have a lot of work to do but when I'm finished I'll come back." 1._ 1._ -1._ -1.- -1- 1_ -1- 1._ 1._ -1- -1- -1.- -1.- 1- 1- 1._ 1._ Just a few minutes from the station I felt someone suddenly pull my shoulder. It was the conductor. We went into a little cabin, he took off his hat and locked The Ministry of Reconciliation the door. "Preacher, I can't let you get An abbreviated report of a sermon preached by PASTOR M. K. ECKENROTH at the off this train until you pray for me," he North N.S.W. Camp-meeting said. "You must learn to pray," I told I have chosen for our text Isaiah chap- over the ship calling for Willie. Quickly him. "Let me teach you how." If you ter 53, the most majestic pen picture of Willie hid the Bible under an oil drum and have never taught anyone how to pray you Jesus to be found in all the Bible, came up, dirty and greasy. The message have missed a wonderful experience, tell- The greatest thing in all the world for was given him, but Willie thought the ing a humble sinner how to talk to his a man to know is that Jesus Christ is his story was a trick. But the mate continued, God and ask for forgiveness of his sin. I Lord and Saviour. The tragedy is that so "Look, Willie, we're dead serious. If you would speak a sentence and he would re- many people go through life, even their still have that Bible you had better take peat it after me. After a while I felt his Christian experience, without knowing it up to the captain." Willie was con- arm slip around me and I slipped my arm that basic and fundamental fact. They vinced, he got his Bible and was taken to around him. And when we rose from our hope Christ has accepted them, they hope the sick man's cabin. There he read the knees the tears were streaming down the they are His children, but never do they beautiful words of the 53rd chapter of cheeks of both of us. We were just com- come to the, place where they actually Isaiah. "Read that again won't you, ing into the station and my companion know that He is their Saviour. please?" said the captain, and Willie read said, "This is a wonderful experience! It was during World War II that a it again the second time and the third You've taught me to talk to God! I'll dramatic experience took place, surround- time. never forget it." ing the chapter I have chosen. There was "That's the finest thing I've ever heard. I promised to send him a lesson quar- a young man in the navy who had been Won't you read it once more?" Willie an- terly and arrange with the local pastor to reared in a Christian home. Before he left swered, "Captain, do you mind if I read it visit him. Being a good pastor he went home his mother placed a Bible in his the way my mother taught me?" To this immediately—he didn't wait six months. hand. Other sailors on board made fun of the captain agreed, and Willie read: The man was enrolled in the Bible corre- him and finally threatened that if they "Surely He bath borne Willie's griefs, and spondence course and a few weeks later caught him reading the Bible again they carried Willie's sorrows: yet Willie did es- he began to attend church. He wrote tome would toss him and the Book overboard. teem Him stricken, smitten of God, and saying, "I don't know why I'm going on So he went down into the hold behind afflicted. But He was wounded for Willie's Saturday; I guess I'll find out later. If some barrels of oil, and there in the dark- transgressions, He was bruised for Wil- going to church on Saturday will teach a ness with a little torch he would sit and lie's iniquities: the chastisement of Willie's man how to talk to God that's where I read. peace was upon Him; and with His stripes want to go to church." One time just after a fierce battle the Willie is healed." The dying man re- Brethren and sisters, a man may not captain of the ship called for the first quested, "Read it again and put my name understand why we worship on Sabbath, mate. He said, "I'm about to die and I into it." but if he knows we can come in contact want someone to read the Bible to me. Oh, my dear friends, that we might take with God he will want to go with us and Will you do that for me?" The mate an- the Word of God as something more than talk to us about faith in Christ. swered, "Captain. I don't have a Bible." just literature! That it might become a When I was doing full-time pastoral So the dying man sent for the second part of every one of us and that we could and evangelistic work I made it a practice mate and said, "I've been a hard man, and put our name into it! The last majestic to scan the newspaper every day, and I'm dying. I want someone to read the picture of Jesus depicts Him incorporating whenever someone had met with an acci- Bible." The man replied, "I don't have a our name with His. dent or a tragedy or the loss of loved ones, Bible." So the captain asked, "Isn't there I was riding in a train one day and as I called on those people and left some of anyone on board who has a, Bible?" Then I sat reading my Bible about four o'clock our truth-filled literature. I would talk the second mate remembered. "Yes, there in the morning the conductor came to them and share in their sorrows. I is a man who has a Bible," and he went through. He paused and exclaimed, "Well, brought scores and scores of people into AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [13]

God's truth just by loving them at a time on Saturday. A lot of my friends are venient. What enterprise conceived by when they needed love. If I read that asking me, and I can't give them a reason. men operates today on the leftovers, as someone was in hospital I went there to Won't you tell me why you go to church modern Christians attempt to do? The see him and introduced myself as an Ad- on Saturday?" So I began to explain to time has come when God is challenging ventist minister. He may not have heard this lady the truth of the Sabbath. What His people to go all out in this business of of me, but I would say: "I heard of your happened? She came all the way in fel- finishing the task He has given us to do. accident and I want you to know that we lowship with her Lord, very easily, because What man of ambition would say, "I had prayer in my home that God would someone had loved her. And she had come will give attention to my business when I raise you up in strength and restore you face to face with Jesus Christ. And when see how much time I can spare?" or to your family. So I called to tell you she found Him as her Lord and Saviour "When I have satisfied my own desires I about it." she could then understand why I worship will put some money into my business?" It was during the war. I read in the Him as I do. Oh, no! No business man operates on that paper that a very prominent family had You see, brethren and sisters, that is basis. But we ask the church and we ask lost their only son in combat over Ger- the lesson of the Scripture. That's the God to operate on leftovers of our time many. My wife and I went to visit them lesson I want You to see. The category of and finance. William Carey was once and the mother met us at the door. I said, many a Christian is found in the phrase asked, "What is your business?" He an- "I am the pastor of the Seventh-day Ad- of Felix, "a more convenient season." Re- swered, "My business is to preach the gos- ventist church and this is my wife. We ligion must make no urgent or unusual or pel, but I make a living by cobbling shoes." have read about your terrible tragedy in sacrificial demand, only that which is con- (To be concluded) the loss of your son. I wonder if you would like us to come in and have prayer with you?" "Oh," she responded, "would I! Please come in." We sat down with the SABBATH SCHOOL broken-hearted father and mother. They were convulsed in their tears and after a few moments of weeping I told them we LESSON HELP wanted to enter into their sorrow, though HARRY W. LOWE we had not had the privilege of meeting Associate Secretary, General Conference Sabbath School Department them before. "God loves you. In this loss He feels as keenly as you do, because For Sabbath, March 22, 1958 He, too, lost a son, Who died a horrible death on Calvary's cross, that we all (Please preserve for reference) might live for ever." The lady looked at me and said, "My preacher was here and he didn't give us DANIEL THE PROPHET—Part 1 To be honoured in the heathen court at any help. He told me we were asking In any list of the great Biblical char- the age of eighteen, to be removed from questions we had no business to ask, and acters Daniel finds an honourable place. the discipline and restrictions of Hebrew that did not give us much comfort. Per- Nothing is known of his specific parent- surroundings, presented an opportunity haps you can help us." I answered her age. From his first youthful appearance, for these young men to take the easy road I would do my best. his life was lived as a stranger in a of conforming to the evil Babylonian en- strange land, but a singular charm, sur- vironment. "If my son is in heaven, as the preacher rounds everything we know of this un- "But Daniel purposed in his heart that told me, how can he be so happy when he usual man. he would not defile himself." The king's sees me so sad?" the mother asked. "My 1. Initial Testing. Dan. 1: 1-20. rich food and the wine were not custom- preacher said this was a silly question and Verse 3 suggests that Daniel and his ary to these Hebrew youth. They were I should just let it rest. He is happy and companions were of noble descent. "These forbidden because (a) they included un- I should not make him unhappy by weep- youth of royal line" ("Prophets and clean meats; (b) they were not slaugh- ing, but I can't help it. Can you answer Kings," page 480) faced the horrors of war tered under the requirements of Lev. 17: my question?" I started to read from the and siege at the hands of the great Nebu- 13, 14; (c) they were dedicated, at least Bible some of the comforting passages of chadnezzar, shortly before he actually as- in token presentation, to heathen gods the Scripture on the state of the dead. I cended the throne of his father Nabopo- by the Chaldean priests; (d) they were made no comment, but just went on from lassar, king of Babylon, in 605 B.C. too luxurious for these Hebrews of simple one to another. And all at once it was just By the time these goodly youth were habits. as though someone turned on a light. She transported to Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar 2. A Crucial Trial. Dan. 2: 1-19, 25-49. exclaimed, "Oh, preacher, I see what was on the throne, and they were selected When Babylon was approaching the you're saying! My son is not in heaven at as superior samples of Hebrew manhood zenith of its glory, Nebuchadnezzar had a all; he's sleeping, isn't he? And some day to train and serve in the royal entourage. dream that promptly left him, whereupon he will be resurrected and then he'll see With the captives were taken "part of he demanded that his wise men recall it Jesus and he'll see me! Isn't that won- the vessels of the house of God"—no doubt and give him its meaning. derful!" I answered, "That is what the the most valuable of them. This was done "Then spake the Chaldeans." Originally Scriptures tell you." three times by the Chaldean conquerors: used in an ethnic sense (Gen. 11:28), She was so happy; she has been happy in this instance in 605 B.C.; in 597 B.C. (2 "Chaldeans" in Daniel's day were "re- ever since that day. She inquired, "Where Kings 24: 13); and in 586 B.C. (2 Kings garded as the very elite of Babylonian do you preach?" I gave her the address 25: 8-15). Before this, the sacred vessels society, men in whose ranks the monarch and she came to the service. We kept were taken by Shishak, king of Egypt, in himself appears to have enrolled."—Bout- visiting her and gave her Bible studies. the reign of Rehoboam, king of Judah (1 flower, "In and Around the Book of Dan- This couple—the most prominent family Kings 14: 25, 26); by Joash, king of Israel, iel," pages 35, 36. in the city—began attending our evangel- in Amaziah's reign (2 Kings 14: 14); by istic meetings, and they were both bap- Ahaz, King of Judah, who sent them as a The Dream Intervreted tized. present to the king of Assyria for saving "Then Daniel . . . desired of the king I never mentioned the Sabbath question. him from Syria and Israel (2 Kings 16: 8). . time." The king asked a lot of the Sometime she would ask questions and All these spoliations were judgments for wise men, who pretended too much. God then I would be prepared to answer them. the unfaithfulness of the people of God sometimes gave guidance through dreams Sure enough, one day she asked, "Preach- in their worship of Him. We are now to to heathen men, such as Pharaoh and er, I've been coming to your church for see how isolated Hebrews could be true Nebuchadnezzar, but only His own ser- six weeks—six solid Sabbaths I've been to God without a sacred temple and ves- vants could interpret them. (Gen. 40:8.) there. I don't know why I go to church sels of worship. All Daniel required was time to join his [14] 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD companions in supplicating "the God of iel's well-known incorruptible loyalty to BAMFORD-NIXON. A very pretty wed- heaven concerning this secret." his God was pittedagainst his loyalty to ding was solemnized in the Perth church on the king. December 10, 1957, when Peter Bamford of "There is a God in heaven." Conscious- Perth and Ruth Nixon met at the marriage ness of divine control was one of the "In the conspiracy thus formed, Satan altar. Ruth was a long way from home, as secrets of Daniel's saintly life. It runs had played an important part" (Id., page her parents—Pastor and Mrs. J. W. Nixon through his prayer (Dan. 2: 20-23), and 540), but even "the tempter can never —are serving in the Southern Asia Division he failed not to let the king know it with compel us to do evil" ("The Desire of and resident in India. Peter has been ap- his opening words. Ages," page 125), and he was to find no pointed to the staff of our Perth Central school. We wish Peter and Ruth God's "What should come to pass hereafter." cause of rejoicing in the conduct of this grand old saint. richest blessing as together they move into In rapid succession the dream-image was God's plan for their united lives. described, and the dream reconstructed to —"Review and Herald." H. White. the astonished king. "A stone . . . smote the image . . . and STIRLING-KRAUSS. Two young Coor- filled the whole earth." This preliminary anbong people launched their matrimonial outline of history would establish the bark at the local village church in the WEDDINGS evening of December 19, 1957, when Shirley transitory nature of worldly glory, of May Krauss and Edward Lidney Stirling which the monarch was so inordinately srrre exchanged vows in a pretty floral setting and proud. Before any reaction could set in, the presence of a large crowd of friends. Daniel proceeded with the interpretation Both the bride and bridegroom have been in some detail. employed by the S.H.F. Company at the factory, and as Edward continues this work "Thou art this head of gold." The digni- ROGERS-DRISCOLL. At Manjimup, W.A., in the afternoon of December 11, the community will be stronger and richer fied description of his "kingdom, power, as another Christian home is established. and strength, and glory" restored the 1957, in the presence of well-wishers who packed the church to the doors, Trevor We pray that as they unitedly dedicate their king's pride, but not for long. This also Rogers and Doreen Driscoll met before the lives, these young folk will experience full- fixed the starting point for an interpre- marriage altar and solemnly pledged faith- ness of joy in the Master's service. tation of history culminating in the end of fulness and devotion in their marriage union. L. C. Naden. this world and the coming of Christ's As this couple set up yet another Christian kingdom. home in the beautiful apple-growing district LAWSON-HICK. On January 7, 1958, of Bridgetown we wish them God's richest the tastefully decorated City church, Bris- "After thee." "Babylon, shattered and blessing. H. White. bane, was filled with relatives and friends to broken at last, passed away because in witness the marriage of David, son of Mr. prosperity its rulers had regarded them- EAGER-WHITE. In a setting of colour- and Mrs. S. J. Lawson of Stafford, Bris- selves as independent of God, and had as- ful floral decorations, and in the company of bane, and Fern Winsome, the eldest daugh- cribed the glory of their kingdom to a large number of relatives, friends, and ter of Mrs. Hick and the late Mr. C. D. human achievement." —"Prophets and well-wishers, the marriage of Hedley, the Hick of Rockhampton. At the wedding Kings," pages 501, 502. son of Brother and Sister Harold Eager, and breakfast relatives and friends expressed Yvonne, the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. their appreciation of these young people and Such expressions as "another kingdom," H. White, was solemnized in the Mount wished them God's blessing as they leave to "another third kingdom," "the fourth Lawley church, W.A., on December 19, join an evangelistic team in the South New kingdom," shattered the illusion of lasting 1957. Our wishes for this radiantly happy South Wales Conference. May not only glory, but they caused the king to ac- bridal couple are that God will bless in the their own lives but also the lives of others knowledge the "God of gods, and a Lord Christian home they shall set up in the com- be greatly blessed by their united life and of kings, and a revealer of secrets." munity, and also in their Christian service service. E. A. Reye. in the Perth Central school. H. White. 3. Religious Jealousy Endangers Daniel's JONES-BURDETT. The marriage of Dr. Life. Dan. 6: 1-5. HEPWORTH - SCHRIEVER. Relatives Alan A. Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. We know nothing of Daniel during the and friends gathered in the Warburton Harold Jones of Normanhurst, Sydney, to reigns of the four kings who succeeded church on Sunday afternoon, January 12, Miss Florance M. Burdett, daughter of Mr. 1958, when in a quiet service Brother Allan and Mrs. C. E. Burdett of Bendemeer, Nebuchadnezzar, but during Belshaz7ar's N.S.W., took place in the Wahroonga reign the visions of chapters 7 and 8 oc- Hepworth and Sister Elsie Schriever joined hands and pledged their love each to the church in the evening of January 21, 1958, curred, and the erstwhile "interpreter of other as long as life should last. These dear in the presence of a large gathering of rela- dreams and visions became one of the folk reside at Donald, Victoria, and were tives and friends. Both these young people greatest prophets -of all time."—The visiting with relatives in Warburton at the are highly respected members of the sani- S.D.A. Bible Commentary," Vol. IV, page time of their wedding. Following the service tarium staff. Prior to connecting with the 746. in the church, friends and relatives were Sydney Sanitarium, the bride served a term entertained at the hospitable home of Mr. in the New Guinea mission field, where her When Darius the Mede took Babylon in and Mrs. Schriever, and in this friendly work was greatly appreciated. As these earn- 539 B.C., the now elderly Daniel became family atmosphere the happy couple re- est young Christians establish their home in one of the presidents to supervise the work ceived congratulations and the sincerest Wahroonga we pray that God will greatly of 120 satraps who administered the af- wishes for God's blessing in all of life's bless them and make their lives fruitful in fairs of the realm. ways. C. F. L. Ulrich. His service. A. W. Knight. "This Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps" WATERS - TROOD. The Tamworth GROSSER-SHIPARD. On December 18, (R.S.V.) This encomium came "because church (N.S.W.) was the scene of a blessed 1957, toward the close of day, Terrence Al- occasion when David George Waters and an excellent spirit was in him." bert Grosser and Jeanette Ann Shipard took Hazel Noreen Trood pledged their troth and "Over the whole realm." The king's in- their marriage vows and were joined in wed- were united in marriage on December 23, tention to promote Daniel created pro- lock in the flower-bedecked Millicent church. 1957. David, the son of Brother and Sister fessional jealousy and "Daniel's blame- Terry is the youngest son of Brother and Waters of Nambour (Q1d.), has been a less conduct excited still further the Sister Albert Grosser, while Jeanette is the manual teacher at the Tamworth High eldest daughter of Brother and Sister Vince jealousy of his enemies." ("Prophets and School for some time, and many friends re- Shipard. A large company of friends re- joiced that he should choose as a life partner Kings," page 539.) They could not tolerate joiced as these well-loved families were the youngest daughter of Brother and Sister the idea that a Jew, a former statesman linked together, and our Adventist com- H. Trood of Tamworth. Hazel is also a of Babylon, should rule over them. munity is glad that they will still have the member of the teaching profession. We know "We shall not find any occasion against pleasure of fellowship with Terry and that the Tamworth church will be strength- this Daniel, except . . ." The armour of Jeanette, who are setting up home in Milli- ened as David and Hazel unite their lives cent, where Terry is engaged in the business. this faithful, efficient man was impene- in serving God, and as they continue to of sawmilling. We pray that God will richly mould the lives of boys and girls we pray trable. They therefore resorted to base- bless them and give them happiness as they that He will richly bless them. ness, and concocted a plan whereby Dan- serve Him together. Frank G. Pearce. Frank G. Pearce. AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 24/2/58 [15]

BAILEY-MORLEY. Relatives and friends FRASER. On December 20, 1957, Mrs. EMMERSON. Brother John Emmerson met in the South Brisbane church in the Mabel Maud Fraser passed peacefully to her passed away at Tumut on December 29, evening of December 23, 1957, to witness rest at the age of seventy-four years. She 1957, at the age of sixty-six years. Having the marriage of Jilian Morley, daughter of was buried in the Ayr cemetery, Qld., where lost his wife last year he gradually sank in Mrs. D. Kent of Wynnum, Qld., to Bill a very large company of mourners assembled health. With his late wife he accepted pres- Bailey. Both these young people are active to pay their last respects to one who was ent truth at Bathurst (N.S.W.) thirty years members of the South Brisbane church. As greatly loved. To Mr. Fraser, her two ago, under the labours of Pastor J. W. Kent. they establish their home in Wynnum the daughters, and a son, who are left to mourn He leaves to mourn his passing three chil- good wishes of their many friends and the the loss of a faithful and loving wife and dren, Jack, Peggie, and Iris. We laid our church members go with them. May Heav- mother, we extend our deepest sympathy. brother to rest in the Tumut cemetery, after en's blessing be theirs as they unitedly con- W. J. Richards. services in the church and at the graveside, tinue to witness for God. L. J. Kent. until Jesus comes to call him forth. IRVINE. On December 9, 1957, at his W. M. R. Scragg. SWANBOROUGH - REID. On Sunday home in Lismore (N.S.W.), William Felix afternoon, January 19, 1958, at the Towns- Irvine, aged seventy-two years, passed to his ville church (Qld), Kelvyn Frank Swan- rest. Our brother accepted the Advent mes- borough and Betty May Reid were united in sage fifty-seven years ago and was one of WANTED, house or flat to rent, unfur- marriage. Kelvyn is from Geelong, Vic- the pioneer members of the church in the nished, within 20-mile radius Melbourne, by toria, and will be returning to that state to Northern Rivers district. He will be greatly S.D.A. couple, no children. Write J. Storie, teach in the Tawonga South public school. missed by his wife, who faithfully ministered care 8 Yarra Street, Hawthorn. Betty is a Townsville girl and will be greatly to him during his illness, Also left to mourn missed by a large circle of friends. After a the loss of a loving father are two sons and WANTED TO BUY, the book "Back to very pretty wedding and reception the bride two daughters. We are assured that Brother Eden," by Jethro Kloss. Anyone who can and bridegroom left by the "Sunlander" for Irvine now sleeps in Jesus and will come help, please state price to W. Lucas, 15 Brisbane. We wish them much blessing and forth at His call on the resurrection morn- Woodrow Street, Maryborough, Qld. happiness in their united service. ing. C. H. Raphael. TEN THOUSAND missionary voices are W. J. Richards. waiting to speak the message to new hearts GOULD. On January 23, 1958, Helen in G. F. Cox's new edition of "Why I Be- CLARKE-DICKSON. On December 30, Elizabeth Gould, at the age of seventy-three, came an Adventist," 4d. per copy. Send 1957, in the Victoria Park church, W.A., was peacefully laid to rest in the Liverpool today to 3 Pages Road, Mitcham, S.A. two of our young people were united in mar- cemetery, N.S.W., in the presence of a riage. Kind hands had decorated the church number of friends. Our late sister was a I wish to thank all those who made in- for the happy occasion. The bridegroom was member of the Woy Woy church and took a quiries regarding the job I advertised in the Brother James Sharland Clarke, who has very active part there. Because of failing late December and early January issue of grown up in the church, and the bride was health she came to reside with her sister at the "Record," and to advise that the posi- Miss Coralie Gwendolene Dickson from Liverpool for several months prior to her tion is now filled. Ai. J. Wareham, Dunkeld, "Biddellia," Nannup. She is a trained nurse death. Her faithfulness in the study of God's Vic. and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Word gave her confidence and assurance Dickson. The church was not nearly large that soon she would see her Saviour. Our FOR SALE, 1 Aldis projector with case, enough to hold the relatives and the many deepest sympathy is extended to David, her including strip and slide attachments, also friends who came along to give them their son, and her sister, Mrs. Runciman. Pastor one set 20th Century single frame and set good wishes for a happy marriage. G. G. Stewart and Brother H. Richardson of 13 Bible stories for children. Interested D. A. Speck. assisted the writer at the parlour and grave- persons please write to R. Laughlin, Bridge side. C. J. Boulting. St., Stanthorpe, Qld. MITCHELL-RICHARDSON. The beau- tifully decorated Townsville church was the VEITCH. First interested in the gospel SALESMEN WANTED by established scene of a very pretty wedding on January of Christ and His second coming through S.D.A. Real Estate Agency. Opportunities 6, 1958, at 5 p.m., when Valmae Richard- reading the "Signs of the Times" sent to to earn high commissions. Requirements: A son joined Bruce Mitchell at the altar and him while he was a soldier in World War I, reliable motor-car and experience in the field they exchanged vows. The large company Christopher John Veitch, aged seventy-three of selling. Age 18 to 48 years. For further of relatives and friends present testified to years, was called suddenly to lay down his information phone UB 7497 office hours, or the respect in which these young people are life's work as a result of a motor-cycle acci- Ingleburn 602 after hours, or write to the held. Brother Mitchell is the accountant in dent. For some years Brother Veitch at- Proprietor, Glenfield Real Estate, Railway our North Queensland Conference office, tended Avondale College. Known for his Street, Liverpool, N.S.W. and Valmae is a teacher at the Townsville genuine sincerity and deep love for the church school. As they link hands and Word of God, our brother lived as one TWO-BEDROOM HOMES, DEPOSIT hearts in the Master's service, we wish them bound for the kingdom of God. On January £70. Outstanding opportunity to purchase much of God's blessing. The wedding was 12, 1958, Brother Veitch passed peacefully a well-built fibro home, erected by a master conducted by the bridegroom's father, Pastor to sleep in Perth. Many friends gathered builder on your land for only £1,870. This A. R. Mitchell, of the Trans-Tasman Union, at the Karrakatta cemetery, where our unit consists of a lounge 16 x 11, two med- assisted by the writer. W. J. Richards. brother was placed to rest, and it was the ium-size bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and writer's privilege to impart messages of com- laundry. The price includes all electrical fort to the relatives present. fittings, plumbing, painting inside and out, Gordon I. Wilson. P.C. items, etc. Finance assured. Require- ments: a secure job, and a block of land or FARRAR. We regret to announce the acres paid for, anywhere within 30 miles of death of Sara Jane Farrar on January 1, the G.P.O., Sydney. (If you have no land 1958, in the Denmark hospital, W.A., aged we can assist you.) Phone UB 7497 office seventy-two years. Under the ministry of hours, Ingleburn 602 after hours, or write to the late Pastor W. Pascoe, Brother and Sister the Proprietor, Glenfield Real Estate, Rail- Farrar accepted the message of God in wIty St., Liverpool, N.S.W. UNTIL THE DAY BREAK Christchurch, N.Z., and soon after were called to field work. About five years ago BASHAM. Brother William Henry Sister Farrar settled in Denmark, near her Basham passed away at Young (N.S.W.) son Ralph. Always faithful in her attend- ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE! All on January 13, 1958, at the age of seventy- ance and support of the work of the Lord, advertisements should be sent to the four years. He leaves to mourn his passing she set an example worthy of emulation, editor at 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, his dear wife and four children, Dick, and held firmly the Christian's hope of life N.S.W., and cheques should include ex- Claude, Frank (Pastor), and Maree. Ser- evermore at the appearing of the Saviour. change where necessary. vices were held in the church and at the We laid our sister to rest a while, until the Advertisements approved by the editor graveside. The glorious hope of Christ's re- Saviour calls forth His own to be with Him. will be inserted at the following rates: turn brought great comfort to his dear ones, We extend to Brother J. Farrar and his two for he was a great sufferer during the past sons, Ralph and Ron, our sincerest Christian First 25 words .. 35.6d. ten years. We laid our brother to rest in sympathy. We bid them look to the blessed Each additional 6 words .. 9d. the Young cemetery till the day breaks and hope that heals sorrowing hearts. Jesus comes. W. M. R. Scragg. Tom Brash. Remittance must accompany copy.

[16] 24/2/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN, RECORD

you grow nervous, then reach into your BREVITIES pocket again and shake out a second piece AUSTRALASIAN RECORD of sugar-coated gum. and Advent World Survey Just before school opened again near —Dr. George W. Crane, noted physician the end of January, Miss Elaine Pierard Official Organ of the and author of "The Worry Clinic." AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF SEVENTH- came to Wahroonga to teach. She has DAY ADVENTISTS been stationed in South New Zealand. On Editor - - - - L. C. NADEN February 1 Miss Eleanor McDonald left Assoc. Editor - CONSTANCE M. GREIVE Sydney for Kabiufa College in Central They Can't Be Stopped New Guinea. Single Subscriptions, in Australia 15s., New Zea- In Denmark they have Brother P. land 12s. 6d. per year (post paid). Two other appointments in the sphere Pedersen, who began the colporteur work When mailed to territories outside Australasia and territories annexed thereto (Papua, New of education are: Brother Noel Mills, an there fifty years ago, and according to the Guinea, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Fiji experienced secondary school teacher in report in "Northern Light," was one of and Western Samoa) 10s. extra for empire and foreign postage is required. West Australia, to the Fulton College in the most industrious workers. Always • Order through your conference office, or send Fiji; and Brother Laurence Haycock, a starting out early, about 6 a.m., and going direct to the Signs Publishing Co, Warburton, on till late at night, six days a week, he Victoria, Australia. public school teacher in Queensland, to All copy for the paper should be sent to The the Coral Sea Union College at Kabiufa. has set a worthy example for his co- Editor, "Record," Fox Valley Road, Wabroonga, workers today. N.S.W. Mrs. Anna Sonne has an outstanding Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record A former Avondale student, Brother B. are articles from the Review and Herald, the Simandjuntak, writes from Pacific Union record, too. She is now eighty-one years general church paper of the Seventh-day Ad- College, U.S.A.: "Though I miss many old, and has worked for about fifty years ventists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. friends in Australia, I manage making in the literature ministry, first starting as Printed weekly for the dittision by the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria. new ones in this 'new world.' I meet quite a part-time worker. As a widow, for many a few old friends from Singapore and years she supported her family of four •••••••••••••• former missionaries from the Far East. children by this means. At a recent insti- DIRECTORY Living is far more expensive here than in tute she expressed her joy at being a col- Australasian Division Australia. I really have to work and work porteur and said she hopes to be able to President - - - F. G. Clifford continue working till Christ comes again. Secretary - - - L. C. Naden to make both ends meet. The monthly Assistant Secretary - R. R. Frame expenses run to about $150 (£75 Austral- She could not think of stopping this work Treasurer - - E. j. Johanson and expressed her wish that many more Assistant Treasurer - W. E. Zeunert ian). This includes tuition, board and Auditor - - - - L. J. Stace room, and laundry. I hope to finish at young people would take up the colporteur Associate Auditor - R. L. Parkinson P.U.C. by the end of this year." work and experience the blessings the Lord bestows upon those serving in Hit Departmental Secretaries Educational - - E. G. McDowell vineyard. Health Food - - B. 0. Johanson Home Missionary and Sabbath School - - C. C. Weis Information Please Medical - - - A. K. Tulloch ARTHUR L. WHITE Ministerial Association - G. Burnside Public Relations, Religious A study is being made of Mrs. E. G. Gospel Gramophones Increase Liberty, and Temperance - R. E. Hare Publishing - - - E. R. Gane White as a speaker. In addition to avail- Radio - - - - L. C. Naden able source materials it is hoped that ob- Languages Young People's Missionary servations and comments concerning Mrs. JOHN FORD Volunteer - - - R. A. Vince White as a speaker may be secured from Director, International Education Recordings Tape recordings in the Dusun language those who heard her. Some of our work- of Borneo have just been received. Word ers heard her in person, while others may comes from Peru that five languages are already has seventeen in a baptismal know of lay members or non-Adventists in their plans far recording. They plan class. HIS ONLY STORY IS WHAT IS who had acquaintance with her speaking. to put 600 gramophones to work in these ON THE RECORDS. The gramophone We wish to make contact with them and five languages. The way is now opening work has been a real lift to the interest in secure their observations. While primary to get these machines and records into my district where we are so short of work- interest is in Mrs. White's platform and Brazil, in two languages to commence. ers of any sort. The laymen are rising to pulpit endeavours, it is hoped that any Plans are moving forward for the record- the task." who observed her in conversation or in ing of our gospel lessons for the Indians informal speaking situations will send Brother L. H. Barnard wrote from Cen- of British Columbia and the Navajos. their names and addresses to: Ellen G. tral New Guinea on November '17: "The Word from Ghana, Africa, reports pro- White Publications, 6840 Eastern Avenue, two languages, Markham and Gadsup, gress in recording six languages. Work is Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. have come to hand and I have had them continuing on several languages of the on trial. I took the Markham language Belgian Congo. Likewise, recording is down and put it through my powerful proceeding in Rhodesia, Zambesia, French P.A. system as I went through the villages. Try a Substitute Equatorial Africa, Sudan, Bolivia, Hon- These lessons in their own language surely duras, Guatemala, India, Burma, Korea, stop them in their tracks. Some natives (You may find these suggestions helpful Irak, Cambodia, Vietnam, New Guinea, have their minds poisoned against us and to pass on to persons wishing to break Singapore, Philippines, Java, Kalimantan walk away when they see us approaching, the habit of smoking.) (S. Borneo), Colombia, Ecuador, Canal but they just cannot resist listening to Smoking becomes a nervous outlet for Zone, French West Africa, to mention a their own language spoken by one from expending energy. So the cure consists, in few places. The missionaries work under their own area on these records. First part, of substituting some more desirable great difficulties in making these record- they stop, then they listen, then they turn action which will relieve tension. ings in some of the very primitive areas. and finally they come and just absorb the Carry sugar-coated chewing gum in a Sometimes it takes many months of work message with no barriers. At one village package and store in the same pocket and great patience and perseverance to I stopped for two hours. I played eight where you formerly had your cigarettes. get the jab done. Remember them in records non-stop for an experiment, to Then when you involuntarily reach into prayer. see if the interest would wane. It was that pocket, you can pick up the package Pastor S. A. Stocken writes from New just as keen at the end as at the begin- of gum. Guinea: "This week I was able to go to ning. By the time we had finished we After a few minutes spit out the gum Parossa in the Forei area. This was my had at least 200 people gathered around. or swallow it (it does not harm to swallow first visit into this recently opened area. And to hear every coconut palm echoing the gum). The work and interest is really thrilling. with the truth in the enemy's land is a In another fifteen or thirty minutes, if Nananko is doing a great work there, and thrill, I assure you."