Life-Sketch of Peter Andreas Knopper During This Time Peter Married Sherry Turner, Daughter of Ross and Beryl Turner (Nee Morris) of Western Aus- Tralia

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Official Paper Seventh-day Adventist Church It's Not for Sissies South Pacific Division Editor James Coffin hink about the people you worship This gives added force to His teach- Associate Editors Gary Krause Bruce Manners X with. You may notice something ings. His teachings make men (and Assistant Editor Joy Totenhofer that sociologists have recognised for women) of character. Only the strong Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall Copy Editor Graeme Brown some time: Most people involved in re- can handle the concept that if someone Graphic Designer Wayne Louk ligious exercises are women. strikes you on the cheek you should turn Senior Consulting Editor A. H. Tolhurst That means your church and mine the other way and let yourself be hit Consulting Editors Correspondents R. H. Baird, J. T. Banks, R. will tend to have more women than men again. L. Coombe, M. Darius, A. Kabu, N. K. Peatey, L. attending. It takes real character to love those Solomon, P. B. Weekes I sometimes wonder what this is say- who hate you. The Rambo-response of Regional Reporters D. D. Blanch, R. K. Brown, R. G. Douglas, G. W. W. Drinkall, L. J. ing about Christianity in general, and destroy or mutilate is a weak way of Laredo, M. R. Potts, L. R. Rice, G. M. Smith, E. about our own church in particular. Is it handling conflict and anger. I. Totenhofer, R. W. Townend, A. R. Walshe all right for the women and children to Jesus demonstrated what was Local Reporters Church Communication Secretaries believe in this "religious stuff," but not expected when He was criticised, Subscriptions South Pacific Division, $A25.00 all right for real men? abused, beaten and then hung on the $NZ28.75. All other regions, $A48.25 $NZ55.50. Have we presented Christianity in the cross. He stood for right and for God. Air mail postage rates on application. Order from Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria wrong way? The concept of "gentle Nothing was going to shift Him. What an 3799, Australia. Jesus, meek and mild" may have done example! Manuscripts All copy for the paper should be more harm than we realise. Nobody Meanwhile, back to the original prob- sent to The Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799. Phone wants a wimpish Messiah. lem. How do we get more men to be re- (059) 66 5781. Telefax (059) 66 2988 Jesus was a man's man. Sure, He had a sponsive to the gospel message? I have Printed weekly by Signs Publishing Company. tender heart. He had a forgiving nature. four suggestions. He was a child's delight, and He never 1. Emphasise Jesus' active strengths. Directory of the South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 148 Fox Valley turned them away. He ministered well to We know that He is forgiving and ac- Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076; phone the needs of the women He met. cepting. Why not picture Him also with (02) 489 7122 President Walter Scragg But, He was a man who also attracted the calloused hands. Paint Him as a Secretary A. H. Tolhurst men as followers. Not the effeminate, Treasurer W. T. Andrews but the real men. Ones with work-worn Associate Secretary V. B. Parmenter hands. Ones who knew what it was like Associate Treasurers 0. S. Mason, W. H. Stokes The concept of "gentle Field Secretary A. J. Ferch to work until the muscles ached. Administration Projects Director M. G. Jesus Himself was a tradesman, a car- Jesus, meek and mild" Townend penter. He was at home with the country Archivist and Statistician R. E. Clifford may have done more Auditor G. J. Bland people. He mixed with the farmers and Associate Auditors E. N. Hokin, M. E. the fishermen. He tolerated their colour- harm than we realise. Mitchell, E. J. Moffitt, N. F. Sawert, K. E. Watts Church Ministries A. E. Birch (Director), A. B. ful language. (Have you been to a fish Gane (Youth), R. L. Hodgkinson (Sabbath market lately?) School), B. K. Craig (Family Life), P. R. Jack He was equally at home with those physically active person. He walked the (Personal Ministries), L. R. Chester (Sabbath School) who had made their mark in the city. length of Palestine. He climbed the hills Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Nicodemus sought Him out. Matthew and mountains. He sailed the Sea of Liberty R. L. Coombe the street-wise tax collector and his col- Galilee. He was practical with His hands Education G. F. Clifford (Director), L. D. Devine, B. A. Hill, J. I. Howie, R. A. Spoor league Zaccheus came, to call Him Mas- and mind. The kind of person He was is Health Food E. W. Grosser ter. attractive to men. Adventist Health D. E. Bain (Director), H. J. He fearlessly tackled the injustices 2. Emphasise that real character is not Stanton Ministerial Association A. D. C. Currie that He saw around Him. He wasn't built by hiding personal weaknesses in Publishing J. T. Knopper overawed by the position of those He the bravado of mateship or the bottle. Trust Services condemned. Remember Matthew 23? Jesus provides strength. Avoiding life is a ADRA G. A. Laxton (Director), W. P. Truscott Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing That took courage. "cop-out"—real life begins in Jesus. Impaired E. C. Lemke He stormed the temple. He turned the 3. Emphasise that Christianity is prac- tables over. He fashioned the whip. He tical and logical. Often it's thought that drove the animals out. He freed the Christianity is a lot of emotional non- Cover: This was our school in Vanuatu fol- birds. He cried out to the priests, and sense (for women and children, remem- lowing cyclone Uma. Inset: This picture of they fled before His onslaught. ber?). The message of salvation is the Knopper family was taken just two weeks before Peter died. Baby Jonathon Have you got the point? Jesus, the logical—God had a problem with a re- was asleep. founder of Christianity, was no dandy or belling world; Jesus is the answer. Photo: Chester Stanley. wimp. Surely this must mean something. 4. Finally, emphasise that being a He was a real man who in His lifetime at- Christian is not for sissies. tracted real men to the cause of God. Bruce Manners.

2 RECORD May 28, 1988 LETTERS

Potent Symbol nia of the cross but may by their lives some of these things will not guarantee The cross is probably the most widely deny the One it represents. that I will be ready when Jesus comes. known symbol in Christianity. Yet there Interestingly, at the end of the 1,000 My acceptance of and love and faith in is a commonly held belief that it is a years, this symbol takes an honoured Jesus, along with right motives and atti- pagan symbol. place above the throne of the King of tudes, will ultimately determine my fit- Whatever obscure evidence may be kings as He sits in executive judgment ness for eternity. found regarding the use of the cross in upon those who have rebelled against And when I get to heaven (by the the past for other than Christian pur- Him (The Great Controversy, page 666). grace of Christ), I might just meet some- poses, the number of people today who In view of this, I cannot see that the one with a cross on his lapel. That's associate the cross primarily with pagan- placing of a cross on a church would going to be a day of surprises. ism must be very small indeed. necessarily constitute a sin as suggested Ivor Petrie, New Zealand. The fact that Christ died on the cross by Michael Grass. L. N. Powrie, Vic. provides more than ample historical jus- Meaningless tification for the use of the cross as a Day of Surprises "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" and symbol by Christians. Moreover, as a I would like to express appreciation to "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" symbol, the cross is concerned with the the RECORD staff for a very fine and are but two hymns that Adventists the very heart of the Christian message. "entertaining" paper. I usually turn to world over sing with fervour and mean- In my view, those who seek to prevent the Letters page, where I can read such a ing. Yet, the minute a cross is depicted, the use of Christianity's best-recognised, wide variety of opinions and experi- we rise up in righteous indignation. most potent symbol are harming the ences. Surely no one can accuse you of Yes, we have distinctive doctrines. But cause they claim to espouse. not printing letters that are un- we also have many beliefs in common Geoffrey Trim, NSW. complimentary! with other denominations—and the Several letters recently have presented death of Christ on the cross for our sins For the Record convictions about using the insignia of is, I believe, the most important belief of Question: What specifically is the the cross on churches and church all. Without the cross, our doctrines "ISSN" number that appears on the RE- stationery. Over the years I have read would be meaningless. "God forbid that CORD each week? What is the differ- and heard comments about the I should glory, save in the cross of our ence between "VOL" and "NO"? And "sinfulness" of acknowledging these Lord Jesus Christ." what does the "NAR" mean? pagan things of centuries past. Then I Carolyn Millward, NSW. Answer: The "ISSN" number is read Dr Milton Hook's letter (April 19). merely a periodical registration number What a classic! How inconsistent we can Views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necess-. that functions in the same way as the be! arily represent those of the editors or the denomination. cataloguing numbers on books in a li- I may not wear a cross on my lapel. I Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, brary. Instead of the library putting it on may not sing from the new hymnbook. I Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their the periodical, we do it for them. The may not believe/do/sing/wear/go to this name, address and telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying "VOL," or volume, is an organisational or that. But doing or not doing all or the article to which they respond will normally not be segment, usually a calendar year. It is printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and literary used for reference and cataloguing pur- requirements, but the author's original meaning will not poses. The "NO," or number, indicates be changed. Not all letters received will be published. how many issues have been printed in osto the current volume. The "NAR" is simply part of the postal regulation number. We are not sure why the postal sys- SniatTe 711/7- IT __Eti•tS tem chose to use a mix of letters and SW FA/ LED 7P MAKE ftvg numbers in allocating postal regis- RASERVA-no/v —. trations. However, we can assure readers that none of these abbreviations have any sinister implications. Misunderstood It seems that Michael D. Grass (Let- ters, April 2) has not fully understood what Ellen White is saying about the placing of crosses on churches by papists. He asks, "Does this not say that those who place crosses upon their churches are papists?" No, it does not say that. What it says (and the context must be considered) is that papists use the insig-

RECORD May 28, 1988 3 CHRISTIAN CONCERN Who Is My Neighbour? by Harwood Lockton

How do we, and how should we, respond to our needy neighbours?

he Good Samaritan didn't know The rich man and Lazarus (Luke help the poor—we are rich enough to how good he had it! As he trav- 16: 19-31)—another passage we prefer help in addition to those. By careful T elled the Jericho road, he came to ignore because of incidental questions examination of our wants as opposed to across only one victim. But in the age of it raises about the state of the dead— our needs, we can help those whose only global television, when the plight of the points out that we must be concerned want is to stay alive. unfortunate millions is as familiar to us about the state of the living! We may choose to help in a charitable as the weather report, the K-Mart ad- The rich man was not condemned be- manner (giving a poor man fish to feed verts or the state of the stock market, cause he might have exploited the beggar him for a day)—and this is particularly "Who is my neighbour?" takes on huge (though that is quite possible), nor be- appropriate at times of great natural or and frightening dimensions. cause he possessed wealth. Rather, he civil disaster. We may wish to go further, Of our planet's 5,000 million human was indicted for his scandalous indiffer- and attempt to reverse the conditions of beings, about 800 million will not eat ence to the poor man at his gate. Are we poverty through development projects enough food today to keep them alive any less indifferent to the poor people on (providing a fish farm so the poor man much longer. A further 3,000 million our television screens? can fish every day to feed himself). live in a variety of conditions that would The Biblical injunction is unmistak- We may seek to enhance justice (so appall us. The "abundant life" seems to able, but the enormity of world poverty the poor man may have the right to fish). have bypassed most of our neighbours. intimidates us. However, though the Interestingly, the link between How do we, and how should we, respond problem is great, so is our affluence. The righteousness and justice is a favourite to our needy neighbours? post-1945 era has been the age of afflu- theme of the Old Testament writers. We The Biblical injunction is clear—we ence for most Westerners (though we may seek to give ourselves in time and are to do what we can. Throughout the must never forget that there are poor in service (teaching the poor man to man- Bible God's people are called to help the our own countries). age the fish farm). poor. Indeed, so insistent is this call that In terms of material well-being, Aus- There are several organisations some theologians have suggested that tralians, New Zealanders and other through which we can work. The God has a bias in favour of the poor. The Westerners are the most privileged Adventist Development and Relief Mosaic code had several provisions to people who have lived this side of the Agency (ADRA) has an excellent track assist the poor, including gleaning Fall! Yet we are so caught up with the record in responsible use of funds. (Leviticus 23:22), every third year's tithe cares of this world (Mark 4:19) and its This year the Australiah Government for the fatherless and widows insidious and all-pervasive get-rich phil- has doubled the allocation of foreign aid (Deuteronomy 26:12), no-interest loans osophy that we do not realise how that it channels through ADRA—and for the poor (Exodus 22:25), as well as wealthy we are compared to most of the not all relief and development organis- the Sabbatical and Jubilee years (Exodus world's people. ations have received such favourable 23:10, 11; Leviticus 25:8-54). What would Amos or James say to us treatment. Further, ADRA can benefit Clearly, the children of Israel did not if they were here? What new parable from the foreign-aid multiplier, whereby heed these provisions carefully, and the about the rich and beggars would Christ the Australian Government provides a prophets were blunt in their condem- subsidy of $3 for every $1 that ADRA nation of the wealthy and their indiffer- provides. Thus our dollar can be in- ence to their poor neighbours (Amos 2:6, Though the problem is creased fourfold to help us help those in 7; 4:1; Isaiah 1:17; 58:6-10; Ezekiel great, so is affluence. need. 34:4). In the thinking of most Adventists, In the New Testament the message is Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed the same, as demonstrated powerfully by tell? The message to Laodicea (Revel- because of sexual immorality. But that is Christ's own example as well as His ation 3:17) is uncomfortably pertinent. only part of the story! In Ezekiel (16:49, teaching. Luke's version of the What can we affluent people do? First, NIV) we discover that they were de- Beatitudes (chapter 6) are perfectly clear we need to repent and make a commit- stroyed because they "were arrogant, (is that why the wealthy seem to prefer ment for Christ to be Lord of our entire overfed and unconcerned; they did not Matthew's version?). life and lifestyle. By living more simply help the poor and needy." we could generate resources to help When God judges the affluent Harwood Lockton teaches geography at Avondale those in need. Adventists of Australia and New Zea- College, NSW. As one quickly senses from this article, he is deeply concerned about issues of social We do not need to redirect any of our land, will He have to apologise to the in- justice. existing tithes and church offerings to habitants of Sodom and Gomorrah? ra

4 RECORD May 28, 1988 STORY DENYOTIONAL- Two Cold Little Eggs What if . . . by S. J. O'Hara by Bruce Manners

um! Guess what?" The back door asked as she trotted along behind: eally now. How many fathers M banged noisily as Jenny rushed in- The little girl watched with interest as IX. would have said, "Welcome home, side. her mother rattled around in a cupboard. Son. Here's a robe and a ring, and I hope She climbed up onto the kitchen stool Her interest changed to shock as her you like the feast"? and sat there, looking expectantly with mother pulled out a large electric frying What if the father in the story had big round eyes at her mother. Mum was pan. been like some of the fathers I know? busy making bread, but she stopped for a "What are you doing, Mum? You Maybe the son would have been met moment and smiled at her little daugh- can't scramble Harriet's eggs!" with a barrage of words: "What's the ter. Her mother's eyes twinkled as she matter with you? You go away for two "What exciting news do you have to looked down at her daughter. years. You don't write. You worry your tell me?" she asked. "Well, if Harriet won't sit on her two mother sick. We don't know whether "Well," Jenny almost didn't know eggs, we will have to keep them warm for you're dead or alive. You waste all the where to start, "Harriet's chickens are her. I am going to turn the frying pan on money I gave you. And you come back. I here. Well, some of them are. She's out to 'very low,' and after we put some suppose you expect us to welcome you with the babies looking for worms, but back with open arms?" there are still eggs in her nest and they're Or perhaps the welcome would have getting cold. I chased her back, but she It seemed that Harriet been a wall of silence. Can you picture won't stay." was not being a very Mum fussing around in the kitchen, just Harriet was a fluffy black-and-white glad to have her son home, giving him hen who had been Jenny's special pet for good mother hen. second helpings of all the food he likes. two years now. For the past few weeks But Dad, he grumbles into his soup, the little girl had been carefully looking straw in the bottom, you can help me put snorting and grunting occasionally. The in Harriet's nest of eggs every day, the eggs in here where they will be kept air is thick with tension. hoping for signs that her pet might soon lovely and warm." What if he had said, "Son, you've been have cute chickens running around her Jenny thought this was a very clever away and the kind of lifestyle you have feet. idea, and she rushed outside to find some been living is not acceptable to us. I But now it seemed that Harriet was clean straw. While Mum carefully car- think you had better keep moving on be- not being a very good mother hen. It ried the eggs inside, Jenny poked the fore you cause us any more embarrass- wasn't really all her fault, though. straw into the frying pan. Then they ment"? Another hen had laid two eggs in her gently placed the hen's eggs on the straw. It could have simply been, "Look at nest, and had then left all the sitting to "When will they be ready? How long you. You look as if you have been living Harriet. And now Harriet was too busy till the chickens hatch?" in a pigsty. And you smell like it, too. Go looking after her babies to do any more "I'm not really sure, Dear," her out back and hose yourself down. Get a egg-sitting. mother replied, looking a little worried. haircut. Shave. Put on some clean "What are we going to do, Mum?" "I've never had to babysit eggs before, so clothes. Then let's see what arrangement Jenny's worried little face looked appeal- I don't really know if our plan will work we can come to." ingly up at her mother. or not." It would even have been reasonable "Well, let's go and find Harriet first," But it did work. And the very next for the father to have said, "Now let's Mother said. morning when Jenny climbed up on a make a deal. You have cost me $75,000. The two hurried out into the backyard kitchen stool to look into the frying pan, If you work for me for five years, I will and stood looking into the hen run. Sure there was a fluffy yellow chicken looking provide food and lodgings, and that enough, there was Harriet with her up at her. And later that morning, a sec- should just about cover it." chickens, busy scratching around in the ond chicken announced that he had ar- Have you read the story lately? This far corner of the run. When Mum bent rived, with gentle little peeps. father was different. The son was wel- down, she could just see Harriet's nest at Jenny carefully carried the new ad- comed home with open arms. The father the back of the henhouse—with two ditions out to join the rest of Harriet's saw him "afar off," raced out to meet lonely little white eggs in it. family in the sunshine. The chicks him, threw his arms around his neck, and Jenny's mum looked thoughtful as she scratched and played with the others. kissed him. straightened up. Then, all of a sudden, And you can be sure that Jenny said a There was no reproach, no condem- she nodded, and made her way back into very special thank-you prayer to Jesus nation, no accusations. It was, "Wel- the kitchen. that night just before Mum tucked her come home, Son!" "What are we going to do?" Jenny into bed. Because, outside in the hen- Our Father is like that. house, two very special little chickens S. J. O'Hara writes from Brisbane. Queensland. were cuddling up close together under Bruce Manners writes from Blackburn. Victoria. He where she teaches school. their mother's warm feathers. re is an associate editor of the RECORD.

RECORD May 28, 1988 5 MUSINGS Builders or Wreckers? by Gary C. Roberts

The little things in life make the sum of life's happiness. And this is particularly true of the words we speak.

he saying "Sticks and stones may The Bible says much concerning the church also) there is an epidemic of break my bones, but words will happy relationships. "The tongue that fault-finding, derogatory jesting, evil T never hurt me" is not true. brings healing is a tree of life, but a de- surmising, criticism. It is so easy to find "The tongue has the power of life and ceitful tongue crushes the spirit." Prov- fault with one another—for, after all, death," says Proverbs 18:21.* The little erbs 15:4. "Pleasant words are a honey- none of us are perfect. things in life make the sum of life's hap- comb, sweet to the soul and healing to Only Christ was without fault, and piness. And this is particularly true of the the bones." Proverbs 16:24. "A word even He was a target for criticism and words we speak. fitly spoken is like apples of gold in set- evil surmising. We all have faults in What a difference the little things tings of silver." Proverbs 25:1 1. "There- character and behaviour, so there is no make—a smile, a look of understanding fore, rid yourselves of all malice and all virtue in the ability to see another's fail- and empathy, an offer of help, a word of deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of ings. interest and encouragement. A word in every kind." 1 Peter 2:1. "A man who However, there is virtue and happi- jest or cynicism can injure the inner per- lacks judgment derides his neighbour, ness in looking for the good things in son. It can debilitate and discourage. but a man of understanding holds his others, and in not thinking too highly of tongue." Proverbs 11:12. What wis- ourselves (Romans 12:3). It is true that Gary C. Roberts writes from Cooranbong, New dom! "a friend is one who knows your faults South Wales. In society (and, tragically, too often in and loves you just the same." Even in the area of talents and abilities, we need to be careful not to make POETRY hasty judgments. All have talents and abilities. And, fortunately for us, not all have them in the same field. Some do not have the same opportunity to realise or Cradle, Cross and Crown! develop their abilities. Yet they have by Louis II. Clark abilities nonetheless. We need to show respect for the other person even if we do not see their O God, Thy ways are manifold We praise Thee for each ministry strengths. Who knows beforehand, ex- And wear a human face, Enriching ages past, cept God, the individual impact that The pain we feel, the loss we share With souls that were aflame for Thee each person will have upon others. Are touchstones of Thy grace .. . And rest with Thee at last . . . Life is full of examples of people mis- judging another's abilities and value. A mother by her sick child's bed From martyr, prophet, Christian king Who believed at the time that the strip- Through weary nights may nod; Inscribed in halls of fame, ling David would defeat the giant But Mary also nursed a Babe To parents who raised families Goliath—let alone become the king? It For love of man and God .. . To call upon Thy name ... was said of Jesus, "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" John The russet robe that Autumn wears But most of all, we praise Thee, God, 1:46. Charles Schultz, the millionaire Is Thine, eternal Spring's For Jesus, Son of man, mastermind of the international "Pea- Rich tapestry of gold declares Who gives to seeming nothingness nuts" cartoon, wore a dunce's hat at Thy presence through all things . A purpose, and a plan! school. John Lennon's mother told John as a boy to stop playing the guitar and do Proud poet, artist—atheist! We praise Thee for His life on earth, his homework, giving the reason: "You His beauty ever cries, Who with our sins bowed down, will never make a living out of playing "Resist me and yourself resist, Wore this, our flesh, to show the way the guitar." "My light is in your eyes!" Through Cradle, Cross and Crown . The world's greatest inventor, Thomas Edison, was not popular at Louis 11. Clark, who writes from chines, Victoria, has written a considerable amount of poetry. school because he asked the teacher too

6 RECORD May 28, 1988 many questions. Consequently, Edison's He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed, some, Sunday to Friday was an eternity. mother took him out of school and Just common labour is all I need. I needed contact with my church family taught him herself. I can easily wreck in a day or two during the week. I needed to have some- We as Seventh-day Adventist Christ- What builders have taken a year to do!" one phone me during the week and just ians need to major on the positive and I thought to myself as I went my way, chat. I needed someone to drop in on a not the negative aspects in people, and in Which of these rules have I tried to play? j ust-passing-and-wondered-how-you- life generally. We can walk through life Am I a builder who builds with care, were type of visit. I needed people to take looking down at the gutter, or we can lift Measuring truth by the rule and the children for an hour or so, or to drop our sights and view the stars. square, by with some extra soup they had made. Am I shaping my deed to a well-laid I needed a card in the mail that said, 'We I watched them tearing a building down, plan, know. We care.' A gang of men in a busy town. Patiently doing the best I can, "I didn't need anyone to have a magic With a ho-heave-ho and a lusty yell Or am I a wrecker who walks the town, cure, or all the answers to my problems. They swung a beam and a side-wall fell. Content with the labour of tearing That was something I had to work I asked the foreman: "Are these men down? through with God in my own time. All I skilled, —J. Kay Lamb. needed was for my church family to have As the men you would use if you had to *All Bible quotations are from the New International time to sit with me and listen to me— build?" Version. even though I often didn't make any sense. I needed my church sisters to sit with me, to put their arms around me as I REFLECTION sobbed my heart out—not because they could solve the problem, but because then I would not have been alone." By this time my heart was screaming, Oh, Lord, why didn't I listen to you? So Maggie and I many times you prompted me to pop in and see Maggie—and every time I set Jennie Bennett your prompting aside because I felt I needed answers and was afraid of being a busybody. "I was hurt that the help I so desperately needed "Oh, Maggie!" I cried. "I've failed you. did not come from my church." I wanted to come, so many times. I wanted to come. If only I had listened to God instead of worrying about what you e sat together, chatting were experiencing. The sparkle in her or others might think." comfortably. Maggie's whole deep brown eyes obviously had masked "I wish you had come, but don't be W life had blown apart 18 the deep pain she was still suffering. upset," she responded. "I've found in the months earlier when the husband she "The church must have been a past 18 months that all of my church adored walked out on his commitment tremendous support and comfort to you family care and want to help. And in and into the arms of another woman. through all this," I innocently most situations they do a wonderful job. Somehow, I had never managed to talk exclaimed. But when it comes to a family to Maggie about it before. Maggie's face revealed deep breakdown, church members often just I had felt such a topic was out of my disappointment as she began to tell me don't know how to help. depth, and I didn't know how to broach about the past 18 months. "No, in fact it "I've found there are two groups. One the subject. In any event, I'm not a pro- hasn't," she said. "At first, I was very dis- group cares and tries to help. When they fessional counsellor and felt it would be illusioned and hurt that the help I so des- see you at church, they let you know of terrible to start something I couldn't perately needed did not come from their care, concern and prayers. The handle. I also feared she would within the church, but from my friends other group probably cares just as much. misunderstand me, and feel I was a busy- and associates outside the church. Now I But they feel inadequate to help and body coming to collect fuel for the gossip can be philosophical about it. don't want to upset you in public. They fire. "After he left I was walking an emo- have many of the feelings that have kept Up to this time, Maggie and I were tional tightrope. It was all I could do to you away from me. really only acquaintances—I spoke to feed the children. Going to church was "I wish there was some way of letting her at church, and once or twice we had an emotional marathon. I had a deep this second group know how they can met outside worship hours to discuss sense of need to be there, to have the fel- help." church activities that involved us both. lowship and contact that church After prayer, I left Maggie. I was in a But that afternoon as the conversation provides. But invariably when someone pensive mood. She had taught me a valu- ebbed and flowed between us, Maggie would come to me after church and say able lesson. I don't have to have answers. mentioned her concerns for her children, they were praying for me, I would break All I need is love in my heart, time to and the hurt and bewilderment they down. They would be embarrassed, and listen, and a few practical acts of kind- my children would mill around ness during the week to make me effec- wondering what on earth was going on. tive in ministering to those around me Jennie Bennett is a pseudonym. "Although going to church helped who are hurting. /23

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Help for Lepers service held on March 21 during this moment of grief been appointed Trust Ser- Many church members for murdered Adventist and sorrow. I hope that vices director at the South who recently saw a "60 missionary Peter Knopper. those responsible will be ap- Pacific Division. He replaces Minutes" program, shown A director, Richard Bradley, prehended swiftly." Pastor Alan White, who was on Channel 9 in Australia, commented that it was one earlier called to the General featuring Nepal and the of the most moving services Fiji Mission Conference in Washington, work for 2,000 lepers being he had ever attended. This Three thousand people DC, USA. Pastor Lansdown attempted by Paul week's RECORD features a have been attending nightly has been serving in the Dulhunty, have requested three-page spread concern- sessions of a mission con- North New Zealand Confer- details of how they can ing Pastor Knopper's death. ducted at Lautoka by Pastor ence. most effectively send help. Ray Swendson. According Donations may be sent to PM's Message to Central Pacific Union Evangelism Seminar ADRA, PO Box 129, The Prime Minister of Mission president Colin Dr Alwyn Salom Wahroonga NSW 2076, and Papua New Guinea, Paias Winch, prominent govern- (Avondale College), Pastor the money will be Wingti, has sent the follow- ment officers and military Peter Jack (South Pacific forwarded in full to Paul, ing message: "I was shocked and police personnel are Division Church Ministries an Australian serving in to learn of the brutal mur- among those attending. Department), and Pastor Nepal as the ADRA direc- der of Reverend Peter and Mrs Ian McKean led tor for that region. He ap- Knopper. Such an act of VOP Graduation out at an evangelism semi- peared on the program with barbarism must be de- Thirteen students, mostly nar at Longburn College the Australian Ambassador nounced in the strongest youth, received Voice of from May 15 to 22. for Nepal, Diane Johnston. possible terms.... I join all Prophecy Bible Correspon- Papua New Guineans in dence Course diplomas at a French Meetings Crew Comments mourning the late Peter graduation held in Lae, If you speak French and A BBC film crew, in Knopper as a bearer of the Papua New Guinea, on will be in Brisbane during Papua New Guinea pre- message of love and peace March 19. Pastor Yon Hibo June, you will want to at- paring to do a series of six to our people. To Mrs conducted the service. Most t-:.nd the Pine Rivers School programs on the often mis- Knopper, her children, rela- of the students are now at- on June 18. Both Sabbath understood role of mission- tives and friends, I convey tending Bible studies. school and the sermon to aries, attended the memorial my heartfelt condolences follow will be in French, Lessons on Video with Avondale College lec- The theme of the third turer Dr Rudi Van Moere and fourth quarters' as guest speaker. All are Sabbath school lessons for cordially invited to these 1988 will be the 27 funda- meetings and a fellowship mental beliefs of the luncheon to follow. Further Seventh-day Adventist details from (075) 67 2138. Church. All these beliefs are available on video, pre- Solomons Jubilee sented in a devotional style The North Solomons with application to everyday Mission plans a mass bap- life. Speakers include Neal tism later this year to cel- Wilson, Charles Bradford, ebrate the Diamond Jubilee Erwin Gane, John Carter, of evangelism in the prov- Floyd Bresee, Delmer and ince. According to mission Betty Holbrook, George secretary Jeffrey Paul, Pas- Tax-Deductible Offering for ADRA, June 4 Knowles, Leo Van Dolson tor G. F. Jones arrived in ChurCh members are reminded that the Adventist Dis- and Mervyn Warren. The the area—then called aster and Famine Relief Offering to be taken on Sabbath, series is contained on one Bougainville—in 1924. June 4, is tax-deductible. Please place your offering in an video per quarter, and is re- Four years later he baptised envelope clearly marked with your name so the church corded in the USA. They the first two converts. treasurer can issue you a receipt with the words "ADRA are released throughout the Overseas Aid Fund." Remember to show this wording on South Pacific Division by Heart Team your tax return. Offerings may be sent at any time di- the Adventist Media Centre A team of professionals rectly to ADRA, PO Box 129, Wahroonga NSW 2076. through Adventist Book from Sydney Adventist Hos- "Cyclone Uma destroyed thousands of homes and other Centres at $39.95 per pital left for the Orient on buildings [pictured] when it struck Vanuatu," says George cassette. May 3 as part of an over- Laxton, ADRA director in the South Pacific. "Your gifts seas cardiac patient recruit- to ADRA's Disaster and Famine Relief program will pro- Trust Services Post ment drive. The recruitment vide help when the next disaster strikes." Pastor Jim Lansdown has is being sponsored in con-

8 RECORD May 28, 1988 nection with AUSTRADE— government hospital in Education; and Mr Paul cific Adventist College, was Australia's Trade Com- Katmandu," says hospital Richardson as Personnel di- guest speaker for the series. mission organisation. Senior spokesperson Neroli Zaska. rector. SAH cardiac surgeon Dr "Equipment taken to Nepal Byron Bay Camp Alan Gale, Director of by this advance team will Chosen for Expo The North New South Nursing Rose-Marie Radley be left at the Adventist- Richard Harman, who at- Wales Conference camp- and Finance Officer Carl operated Scheer Memorial tends the Kaikorai Valley meeting at Byron Bay will Adams will visit six Hospital at Banepa, about High School in South New convene from July 3 to 10. countries during almost four 25 kilometres from Zealand, is one of 16 "out- weeks. According to Neroli Katmandu." If the outreach Gearing for Council Zaska, SAH associate Public eventuates, it will follow the The Annual Council of Relations director, Dr Gale pattern of Operation Open the General Conference will will address doctors at the Heart for Tonga with a be held this year in Nairobi, various stops. In addition to fund launched to finance Kenya, from October 4 to cardiac promotion, Miss the project. 11. According to news di- Radley will assist various rector Shirley Burton, offi- hospitals with their Grads Employed cers will use modern tech- accreditation programs and Statistics reveal that by nology to speed news to all their intensive-care units. early March this year, 82 world divisions. Jack per cent of Avondale Col- Mahon, Daniel Grisier and PNG Breakthrough lege graduates had gained Mark Attey will assist. The chief of Dugulava employment within the de- village on Manam Island nomination. The lowest av- standing young New Evangelism Project gave permission for the erage of job offers went to Zealanders" chosen from Frontier Evangelism Pro- Maboka Adventist Youth the Business Studies area, 400 nominations to attend jects for 1989—funded Club to conduct their where 71 per cent of gradu- Expo '88 in Brisbane this from Sabbath School Invest- annual Week of Praise ate applicants were em- year. Richard attends the ment offerings—will be di- meetings in front of his ployed. In teaching 75 per Dunedin church and is in rected to new work projects house. Over 100 young cent were offered jobs, and the local Pathfinder club. in the Central Pacific Union people met each night and in Theology, 100 per cent Photo: Frances Downey. Mission. Villages and 14 are now receiving Bible of graduates were offered islands in Tonga-Niue, Fiji studies. Previously the resi- employment. Inmates Ordained Mission (Moala Island) and dents of this island had Two prisoners at Kerevat Cook Islands Mission been opposed to Seventh- New Churches Corrective Institution in (Penrhyn and Palmerston day Adventists, and the co- The North New South Papua New Guinea were or- islands) will benefit. operation of this chief is Wales Conference plans to dained as elders in a service seen as a "big thing." establish a church presence at the gaol conducted by Better Food in the Coonamble-Walgett Pastor Gideon Sari on April The Island Food Services Double Trouble area this year, and later at 9. More than 60 inmates Committee has made rec- A record seven sets of Port Stephens. witnessed the ordination ommendations toward im- twins born at the Sydney and the communion service proving the food, hygiene Adventist Hospital's ma- Pioneer Passes that followed. "Nearly all of and agriculture in Adventist ternity unit during the four A long-serving missionary these people became mission schools in the weeks ending April 27 had to Fiji and former principal Adventists in prison." says South Pacific islands follow- the unit's staff fully taxed. of Fulton College, Pastor PNG Communication direc- ing a recent meeting in Port At one stage five sets of Arthur Dyason, passed to tor Matupit Darius. Twenty Moresby. Reports studied twins were housed in the rest last month. Family and young people from Ganae indicated that students' diets nursery at the same time. friends packed the Hamilton provided musical items to in some areas are poor. The church, NSW, for a funeral augment the prisoners choir. recommendations will en- Open Heart—Nepal? service on April 22. Visitors and prisoners courage institutions to grow Dr John Wallace, assist- fellowshipped at a meal on more fruit trees, and to keep ant director of Medical Ser- SAH Appointments the lawns following the ser- better records of food pur- vices at Sydney Adventist Recent appointments at vice. chases in order to better Hospital, and John Sydney Adventist Hospital evaluate real costs. Maxwell, hospital engineer include: Pastor Kevin Price, Week of Prayer and assistant administrator, from assistant senior chap- One hundred and five Most Flashpoint items from are in Nepal assessing the lain to associate director in students made their decision outside the South Pacific feasibility of a cardiac team Health Education (replacing for baptism following a Division are provided cour- visiting Nepal. Adventist Jonathan Duffy, who is now Week of Prayer conducted tesy of the Adventist Re- Development and Relief at Warburton Health Care at Kabiufa Adventist High view, and have been sent to Agency invited SAH to Centre); Dr Wendy Brown School, via Goroka, Papua the RECORD via facsimile mount such a trip. "The to part-time physical exer- New Guinea, recently. Pas- transceiver for immediate re- team would operate in the cise consultant in Health tor Murray House, from Pa- lease.

RECORD May 28, 1988 9 NEWS ADRA: There When People Need Them Most In Hobart, Horsham and Highbury, hurricanes hardly ever happen—but they certainly do in the South Pacific islands. And that's when ADRA— thanks to your support—is there to help with funds, clothing, blankets and temporary shelters. In the two years 1986-87, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency contributed $588,080 to 10 sep- arate disasters, eight of them in the South Pacific region, one in Bangladesh and the famine in Mozambique. And in the first three months of 1988, ADRA has already provided relief totalling $52,230 to six disaster areas—Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, a. Brazil, Nepal and New Zealand. Floods following cyclone Anne washed away a bridge (foreground) and left piles of debris on Following a visit to the cyclone devas- western New Britain. Materials for a temporary pontoon crossing are being assembled (centre). tated island of Bali, off the coast of New Cyclone Anne then caused havoc in ADRA immediately sent $10,000 Britain, PNG, area president George northern Vanuatu, where Pastor Ray toward repairs and the purchase of food. Porter writes: Woosley is president. Fortunately, he Nearer home, remnants of a cyclone "I visited Bali prior to the cyclone, and had clothing, food and tarpaulins on dumped flood rains on areas in North was shocked by the drought conditions hand in Vila, which he rushed to the dis- New Zealand, particularly around prevailing. We hesitated to approach aster area. ADRA also forwarded $5,000 Gisborne. Many church members gave ADRA for assistance since the monsoon to purchase food and other aid. practical help and assisted with the pur- rains were expected shortly. When only a few days later tropical chase of supplies. ADRA also sent "When light rain fell in mid-January, cyclone Bola wreaked havoc in the $3,000 for the purchase of additional es- the islanders expectantly planted southern areas of Vanuatu, ADRA again sential items for the victims. gardens with their imported food stocks. sent $5,000, and organised a shipment We know Adventists rejoice that Then torrential rains ravaged the area, of tarpaulins and rope to provide tem- ADRA has been able to respond to these destroying almost the entire food crop. porary shelters. ADRA also sent a large disasters that are recurring with increas- "Now our district director reports an quantity of cereal and protein foods doing frequency. But we can do this only as acute shortage of food. The island will nated by the Sanitarium Health Food our funds are replenished. June 4 is Dis- experience famine conditions for about Company, and bales of clothing. aster and Famine Relief Offering 10 months. The school, which had In March we learned that hail and throughout the South Pacific Division. expected to add a third teacher this year, windstorms in Nepal had caused more Please give generously. has not been able to open because than 100 deaths, and destroyed food Please Note: Gifts are tax- parents have no means of raising fees. stocks and gardens. As well, the winds deductible, and a receipt will be issued The island will not have normal food unroofed dormitories at the Khokana by the church treasurer if your donation supplies for about 10 months." Leprosy Commune, where Australian is in an envelope bearing your name. How glad we were that ADRA could Paul Dulhunty and his wife, Dawn, are offer to pay for new replanting stock, and endeavouring to improve the situation By George Laxton. ADRA director. South Pacific also to purchase food in the mean- for the approximately 2,000 lepers. Division. time! Pastor Johan Van Bignoot, the French-speaking president of the New ADRA Offering: Treasurers, Please Note Caledonia Mission, reported following cyclone Anne on January 12 and 13: On Sabbath, June 4, the annual Disaster and Famine Relief Offering will be re- "Unusually heavy rainfalls caused ter- ceived. You may issue a tax-deductible receipt provided you include the words rible floods and landslides, resulting in "ADRA Overseas Aid Fund." Donors who require such a receipt should be in- many people losing goods under mud up vited to identify their offering by placing it in an envelope clearly marked with to 70 centimetres deep in places around their name. Please, treasurers, make sure an appropriate announcement is Noumea. Some families lost every- made at your church prior to Sabbath June 4. We appreciate your assistance on thing." behalf of the disaster victims who will benefit from this offering. ADRA responded with an initial George Laxton, cheque for $5,000, and later sent a Director, Adventist Development and Relief Agency. further $3,000.

1 0 RECORD May 28, 1988 Missionaries in PNG Pay Tribute to Compatriot efore his death, Peter and Sherry can truly appreciate the fellowship en- Events Surrounding Peter's Death BKnopper were located at Homu, in joyed when missionaries get together! Peter was shot about 10 pm, March the Eastern Highlands of Papua New This was the case at Homu that week- 16, as he was returning from switching Guinea, some 2,150 metres above sea- end. The house echoed with laughter off the generator in the shed next to their level and about 40 kilometres from and discussion. Sherry cared for 16 house. He didn't have a chance, receiv- Goroka. people, so the table was crowded. And ing the blast in the head and neck. Peter supervised the ministers in the after the evening meetings, the grown- When Sherry found him, she called Mount Michael area, and directed the ups would gather around the fire with some laymen and placed Peter across Homu Laymens School. Leading lay- hot drinks, chatting. Those are pleasant their knees in the back seat of their four- men attended the school for six-week memories of the happy fellowship we wheel-drive. Leaving the children with a training courses in basic church adminis- shared. house girl, she began the tortuous jour- tration, witnessing and church doctrines, We met again two weeks later— ney on the rough, slippery track. It was to better equip them to assist pastors who except Peter. But this time our hearts raining and pitch-black. cared for multiple-church districts. were breaking. Sherry sang and talked to Peter, It was an exciting experience to visit On the Friday night of the workers hoping to keep him alive. Regularly she the school and hear the laymen sharing meetings, Peter had taken the vesper ser- put her hand between the seats to touch experiences in witnessing. It was no sur- vice. I had never heard him preach be- him. Although she could feel his body prise that Peter was keen to stay at fore. He took his message from Acts growing colder, she had no option but to Horn u. 20:17-38. It was about Paul talking to keep going. Peter also had to oversee a large the elders at Ephesus about how he had It took one and a half hours to reach mission station, and care for such mun- been faithful in preaching the gospel to Goroka. Peter was rushed to the emerg- dane problems as stubborn generators them, how he had been three years with ency theatre, but he had already died. and invading pigs, capable of destroying them, how he would see their face no Sherry spent a farewell hour with him be- the school gardens. The Homu position more and, finally, how they all wept as fore being taken to Graeme and Kay called for a man of many talents. they said goodbye. Humble's home in Goroka. Just before Peter was killed, my wife Amazingly, that was Peter's last ser- The next morning, with my wife, and I attended meetings with the minis- mon. He preached with conviction, chal- Robyn, and the union treasurer, Doug ters and their wives in the Eastern High- lenging the workers to faithfulness. I re- Oaklands, I travelled to Goroka to be lands. We stayed with Peter and Sherry, member thinking how well Peter was with Sherry. I shall never forget that day. so their little house bulged. preaching. And if it had to be a man's Sherry told of her love for Peter, and of Only those who have experienced the last sermon, it could not have been a bet- their plans to be long-term missionaries. loneliness of an isolated mission station ter one. I doubt if I will ever erase from my mind the sight of Sherry clutching to her breast the blood-soaked dress she had worn at the time of the tragedy, and her saying Missionary Pays Supreme Sacrifice softly, "This is all I have left . . ." At we flew home that night, we (In Wednesday night, March 16. at tor Ray Coombe. "However, in 1965 glimpsed Homu from the air. It looked approximately 10 pm, Pastor Brian Dunn was speared by nationals so peaceful—so far removed from the Peter Knopper went outside his home in Malaita in the Solomon Islands. chaos of this sinful world. But it wasn't. to turn off the power generator for the And other expatriate deaths have oc- Laymens Training School at Homu, curred by accident or sickness." Memorial Service in Papua New Guinea. While doing Both sets of parents flew to PNG to On Monday, March 21, a memorial so he was shot in the head. comfort the stricken wife and chil- service was held for Peter at the Eastern The motive for the killing is still dren. They returned on March 22 Highlands Mission compound. The not known. Police are investigating. with Peter's body, and a funeral was crowd was estimated at 8,000. Most and two suspects have been question- conducted in Perth. on March 25. people were unable to get into the comed. Adventist membership in the East- pound, but listened over a PA system. The murder made headline news in ern Highlands Mission was 32.090 at Uniformed Pathfinders and welfare the Papua New Guinea media, and December 31, 1987, with 2,643 bap- women formed a guard of honour as Pastor Graeme Humble, president of tisms reported last year. The ratio of Sherry and her loved ones followed the the Eastern Highlands Mission, based Seventh-day Adventists to the popu- coffin on foot, flanked by officials and in Goroka, spoke with the media con- lation in general is one to 16. hundreds of grieving Adventists. cerning the deteriorating law and "Our church there has a very high Pastor Graeme Humble read a life- order in the country. profile and is well respected," says sketch, and the Eastern Highlands Prem- "To our knowledge. this is the first Pastor Coombe. The Premier of the ier, Walter Nombe, a devout Seventh- murder of an Adventist expatriate province, Walter Nombe, and six day Adventist, paid tribute to Peter's missionary in PNG." says South Pa- other members of the provincial gov- work. A layman, Ubum Makarai, spoke cific Division Communication direc- ernment are Seventh-day Adventists. on behalf of the hundreds of laymen who had passed through the school at Homu

RECORD May 28, 1988 11 since Peter had been there. time she went alone, a small, vulnerable secret of success in spreading the gospel, He encouraged the grieving loved figure, waiting patiently. Then, as the and he looked forward to many years of ones, saying that Peter's work would live plane lifted from the ground, she raised service—and establishing training on in the lives of the graduates as they her arm and waved, watching until the schools in all strategic areas. shared the message of a soon-coming plane became a tiny speck on the hor- Of course, this work was not popular Saviour in the villages. As he came from izon. Then she returned, alone. with everyone. Peter endeavoured to the platform, Ubum Makarai presented make friendly contact with other re- Sherry with a wallet from the church Peter, the Missionary ligious groups, and would call on the members in the Eastern Highlands as Tragically, Peter didn't want to be missionaries as he visited around his their expression of sorrow. Sherry's anything but a missionary. He loved churches. Unfortunately, he was not touching embrace of this lay member Papua New Guinea and its people. He always welcomed. The work of the evidenced her love and forgiveness. was always'out with the villagers, caring church was too successful, and the There was not a dry eye among the vast for them. He was never satisfied with the Homu school carried such a high profile crowd. status quo. There were always new ways that more than once he met with antag- At the end of the service the crowd fol- of doing things, new ideas to be ex- onism and even threats. lowed the coffin to the airport, where it plored. He had four loves—his family, his was loaded into a mission plane to begin He will be greatly missed. But we are work, his flying and his computer! He the journey to Australia. As we waited confident he has not died in vain. This is had been working on programs for his on the apron, Sherry walked across the certainly true here in Papua New classes, and was helping me fix up a grass to the edge of the runway. She was Guinea. But what of the homeland? schoolroom and prepare learning aids accustomed to taking their children Someone has to take Peter's place. for Talitha, who was nearly ready to there to watch their daddy take off when By Chester Stanley, Ministerial Association sec- commence preschool. he was flying the mission plane. This retary of the Papua New Guinea Union Mission. Of course, Peter wasn't perfect. Who is? He had battles with irritation when problems arose. But he was a humble On Reunion, Sherry Will Ask Jesus, Why? man and looked for help to the Source of strength. Each morning I would find him downstairs in his office, usually with baby Jonathan crawling around and keeping him company during his Bible- study and prayer time. Peter treasured a poem written by my mother for his ordination at Goroka in 1986.

To work for Him! An easy task? He never promised so! He never promised ease, or wealth, Or earthly fame to know.

He only said, "Come, follow Me. Tread where My feet have trod." He only said, "Go, find My sheep, And point them to their God."

And though the valley's sometimes dark, Sometimes His face is hid from Perth. Peter Knopper's relatives attended a memorial service in Goroka, PNG. He was buried in view, e first got to know each other as grown to love was not easy for us. His promise echoes down the years . . . Wfriends, talking and laughing We soon grew to love Homu and its "My biddings are enablings, too." together by the hour. I knew even then people. Peter tackled even the roads with that Peter wanted to be a missionary. determination and humour, joking I don't know why God didn't guard Later, when we were married, it was the about whether it would be our teeth or Peter that dreadful night. I guess "Why?" same; we still shared our experiences and the engine that would get rattled out is the question wrung from countless feelings. This was why we survived so first! Thankfully, Peter was a practical aching hearts. But I do know that when well the isolation at Homu. person and loved fixing things—and we meet again as a family when Jesus We had been married for more than there was ample opportunity for this on a comes, and we ask that question then, two years when the call came to serve in mission out-station. He battled the we will find the answer from Jesus Him- Papua New Guinea. For Peter, it was a breakdowns and bogs as he visited bush self completely satisfying. dream come true, and we gladly fol- churches. lowed the Lord's leading—even though Peter believed totally in the laymen By Sherry Knopper, who now lives with her parents parting from family and churches we had training work. He believed it was the at 8 Katharine Place, Helena Valley, WA 6056.

12 RECORD May 28, 1988 Life-Sketch of Peter Andreas Knopper During this time Peter married Sherry Turner, daughter of Ross and Beryl Turner (nee Morris) of Western Aus- tralia. He and Sherry had three children—Talitha, Rochelle and Jonathon. He was a devoted father. At the end of 1984 Peter and Sherry responded to a call to supervise the Laymens Training School in the East- ern Highlands Mission in Papua New Guinea. From the moment Peter arrived in PNG he said he felt at home, as if he had "arrived." With total dedication he concentrated on building up Homu to serve the needs of the rapidly—growing churches in the area. In three years he had directed the training of 400 lay preachers, as well as i assisting in local church activities and Cav

is helping in the operation of two primary

Chr schools. to: He was ordained to gospel ministry in

Pho July 1986. It was my privilege to dedi- Some 8,000 people attended a moving memorial service for Peter Knopper in Goroka, March 21. cate him as a child, to baptise him as a Deter Andreas Knopper was born on low my steps into ministry. But it was teenager, to perform his and Sherry's Sabbath afternoon, December 10, not easy for his restless nature to settle wedding, to dedicate his children, and to 1955, in Dordrecht, Holland, where I into new school environments. Since have a part in his ordination service. pastored a church in addition to direct- Peter still wanted to be a minister and Little did I know at that time that in less ing the Dutch literature ministry. He was missionary, the school staff suggested than two years I would be taking part in second in our family of four boys— that he work for a couple of years and his funeral as well. Reyer, Peter, Eddy and Willem. then take a mature-age exam. After his ordination, Peter continued Peter's temperament made him a However, the late Dr Roy Graham, to build up the Homu program. His disciplinary challenge for us as parents. then principal of Newbold College, ar- death on March 16 leaves an unfinished But from the time he started to talk and ranged a special one-year work-study building program—a half-built church, became aware of my work as a publish- program for Peter. After the year he took a need for the boys dormitory and ing director and minister, he expressed a the mature-age exam, passed with flying cookhouse to be completed, and a desire to be like his daddy. colours, and from that point onward was broken-down generator to be repaired. Peter was never afraid to stand for his on his way toward attaining his life goal. The total amount needed may be over faith. Once when he was asked by a Instead of studying theology at $30,000. friend to come out and play on Sabbath Newbold, however, Peter began study- The Adventist Development and Re- afternoon, he shouted back from the bal- ing for his BA in Theology at Avondale lief Agency has opened a Knopper Mem- cony, "I can't come today. It is Sabbath, College—because I was appointed at the orial Fund toward the completion of and we go to church." 1975 General Conference session as buildings at Homu. Donations, which Soon after Peter entered primary Publishing Department director of what are tax-deductible, can be sent to school in Holland at the age of six, we ac- then was the Australasian Division. ADRA, 148 Fox .Valley Road, cepted a call to serve as missionaries to Peter spent four years at Avondale, Wahroonga NSW 2076, in the name of Zaire, Africa. It was not an easy tran- and was appointed as a ministerial intern their special friend. sition for Peter, and he almost died dur- in the Western Australian Conference. Peter's ministry was cut short in a ing a severe attack of cerebral malaria. Because of his interest in mission service, brutal manner, and he now sleeps peace- When we began a second term in Peter studied to become a qualified pilot. fully until the resurrection morning. Africa—this time in Tanzania—Peter He was pleased to go to WA, and felt this May angels watch over his resting place attended the Anderson Memorial Board- state might give him opportunity to use until that day of hope dawns. May his ing School in Nairobi. The adjustment this skill. labours bear fruit now for God's king- again proved difficult for him. Instead, he pastored the Perth and dom. And may angels guide and protect When I accepted a call to be Publish- Scarborough churches for one year, then Sherry and her three little children as ing director of what then was the North- the Gosnells and Boddington churches, they continue life's journey without their ern Europe-West Africa Division, Peter followed by Armadale and Cottesloe, devoted father and beloved husband. and his brothers attended Stanborough Narrogin, Lake Grace and Corrigin Park School, in Watford, England. churches. Nevertheless, mission work J. T. Knopper is Publishing Department director of By this time Peter had decided to fol- was still his ultimate aim. the South Pacific Division.

RECORD May 28, 1988 13 NOTICEBOARD

Lowe—Gaitskell. Glenn Lowe and Linda Gaitskell Cowton, Florence May, born May 17, 1898, in Depok, Weddings were married on April 24 at the Mandurah SDA church. Java; died April 18 at the Fremantle Hospital, WA, after a WA. Glenn and Linda, whose friendship began when their prolonged illness. Florence lived in Singapore prior to the Benedetti—Deaves. Wayne Vincent Benedetti and families were living in Kalgoorlie a number of years ago, outbreak of war in the Pacific in 1942. She was taken pris- Naomi Serena Deaves, daughter of Max and Jan Deaves plan to set up their home in Mandurah. Mery Tonkin. oner by the Japanese in Batavia (Jakarta), and spent the (Kanwal church members), were married on April 24 at war years in a concentration camp. Through the witness of the Kanwal SDA church. L. H. Barnard. Smith—Knight. Romney James Clayton Smith, son of fellow prisoners while in the POW camp, after coming to Mr and Mrs William Smith (Turramurra, NSW), and Australia she attended an evangelistic series in Perth, and Currow—Bowen. David Christopher Currow, son of Jennifer Anne Knight, daughter of Dr and Mrs John joined the SDA Church. Florence was a foundation mem- Elwin George and Rachel Narelle Currow (Newcastle, Knight (Epping), were married on April 3 at the home of ber of the Belmont church. She is survived by her son, NSW), and Shirley Faye Bowen, daughter of John Dr and Mrs Gordon Campbell, Wahroonga. James and Richard (Brisbane, Qld). M. A. Chapman. William and Doreen Mabel Bowen (Stroud), were married Jenny plan to live in Gladesville, where James is an ad- on April 25 at the Tocal College Chapel, Tocal. David and ministrative officer and Jenny a consultant. Jackson, Walter Edgar, born March 14, 1912, at Shirley, who met while students at Newcastle University, Pam and Tom Ludowici. Abbotsford, NSW; died March 18 at the Blue Mountains are both medical practitioners serving internships at Hospital, Katoomba. As a young boy, Wally moved with Westmead Hospital. They plan to set up their home in Obituaries his parents to Shipley in the Blue Mountains. In 1936 he Parramatta. Graeme Loftus. took over the "Logan Brae" orchard from his father and "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall developed it to its present standing. In 1935 he married Eason—Wilkes. Maxwell John Eason and Anne asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. Marjorie Doreen Petersen. She predeceased him on Wilkes were married on March 20 at Queen Elizabeth . For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, August 22, 1987. Following a contact by colporteur Park, Taree, NSW. They plan to set up their home in with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and Milton Dyason, Wally and his wife were baptised by Pas- Taree. S. G. Winter. with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will tor Tom Brash in the Lithgow SDA church. Prior to the es- rise first. ... Therefore encourage each other with these tablishment of the Katoomba church, of which Wally was Ferris—Berry. Darryn Ferris, son of Elwyn and Val words." I Thessalonians 4:13, 16, 18, MV. The editorial the first elder, meetings were held at the "Logan Brae" Ferris (West Pennant Hills, NSW), and Tracy Berry, staffjoin the church family in expressing sincere sympathy homestead. He is survived by his children: Ray (pastor, daughter of Margaret Berry (Berowra Heights), were mar- to those who have lost the loved ones recorded below. Dubbo church), Violet Funnell (Katoomba), Graham ried on May 1 at the Galston SDA church. Darryn and (Shipley, Blackheath) and Lindsay (Killara). Tracy's friendship began when they were students at Adam, Hilda Jean (nee Harker), born November 26, Ray Jackson. Strathfield High School. Darryn is a computer program- 1911, in Launceston, Tasmania; died April 23 at the mer, and Tracy a podiatrist at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Norah Head Nursing Home, NSW. She is survived by her Jeppeson, Alfreda, died March 21 at the Royal North Bob Saunders. daughters, Norma, Helen and Carole; and sisters, Violet, Shore Hospital, NSW, after a brief illness, and was buried Lorna, Nancy and Joyce Jones (Kanwal church). at the Northern Suburbs Cemetery. Baptised on March 8, Forbes—Eyre. Allan Del Forbes, son of Ramon and L. H. Barnard. 1930, at Woolhara, Alfreda held many positions of re- Beverly Forbes (Wahroonga, NSW), and Christine Angela sponsibility in the Woolhara, North Sydney and Eyre, daughter of John Eyre (Mullumbimby) and Mrs M. Bellette, Hedley, born November 24, 1899, at Radnor, Chatswood churches. She is survived by her brother, Carl, Jones (Thornleigh), were married on April 17 in the Tasmania; died February 29 at Nubeena and was buried at and sisters Minnie and Nancy Rollo. Alfreda's brother-in- Waitara SDA church. Allan is a purchasing officer and the Port Arthur Cemetery. He grew up and was a farmer in law, Pastor George Rollo, conducted the service in the Christine an enrolled nurse, both employed at the Sydney the Port Arthur area. His knowledge of the Port Arthur Gordon Funeral Parlours, assisted by the writer. Adventist Hospital. Allan H. Forbes. settlement (post-penal colony) was appreciated by his- Les Parkinson. torians and researchers. Hedley is remembered in the Gray—Byrne. Peter John Gray, son of Pamela Gray small community on the Tasman Peninsula as a caring Kora, John Wati, born May 14, 1923, in Waimana, New (Avalon, NSW), and Linley Carol Fiona Byrne, daughter Christian gentleman. He is survived by his wife, Vera (nee Zealand; died April 16 in Whakatane. John held a special of Denis and Dorothy Byrne (Mount Colah), were married De Jersey); daughters, Jean Chapman (Hobart) and Mona Lay Minister's Licence from the North New Zealand Con- on February 15 at the Wahroonga SDA church. Peter Page-Dhu (Lismore, NSW); sons, Max and Roy (both of ference, which afforded him a position of authority among plans to pursue a course of study and Lin ley will continue Hobart) and Stan (New Zealand); and 19 grandchildren. the Maori population in his district. He was appreciated by nursing at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Kevin Sales was as- Rev Gordon Henderson, from the Church of Christ, con- the community for his gentleness and wisdom. He is sur- sociated with the writer in the service. David Robertson. ducted the memorial service at Nubeena and was associ- vived by his wife, Hine (Effie), and their 12 children. Pas- ated with the writer in the graveside service. tor Ron Lewis assisted the writer during the tangi at the Lindsay—Goltz. Lloyd Lindsay, son of Oliver and Graeme A. Brown. Tauanui Marae, Waimana. A. S. Foote. Annette Lindsay (Murwillumbah, NSW), and Janice Goltz, daughter of Terence and Barbara Goltz, were mar- Burgess, Cecil ("Sam"), died April 21 and was buried at PaSCoe, Olive Lorna, born February 13, 1911, at ried on March 27 at the Ispwich SDA church. Lloyd and the Walkerston Cemetery, Qld, after a service in the Gisborne, New Zealand; died April 27 at Gisborne. Janice plan to reside in Nelson, New Zealand, as Lloyd is a Mackay church. A charter member of the Dalrymple Lorna, who had courageously coped with a crippling dis- Sanitarium Health Food Company representative for that Heights church, Sam will be missed by his family and ability for the past 50 years, was an inspiration to all who area. T. G. Goltz. friends. L. G. Parker. knew her. She is survived by her cousin, Janet Mills, and family; and special friends, Natalie and Jack Kerwin (all of Gisborne). Richard L. Smetheram.

Pontey, Daisy Emma, born October I, 1888, at Orange, Thank You NSW; died April 22 in Brisbane, Qld. Baptised at the age of 17, Daisy was the only member of her family to accept O all church members, fellow ministers, publishing leaders, literature evan- the message after studies with Pastor S. M. Cobb. In order to keep the Sabbath, she left home and went to work at the Tgelists and friends in Australia, New. Zealand, the Pacific islands and all Sanitarium Health Food Company's Hunter Street Cafe. corners of the globe—to each of you who shared our deep grief and made After her marriage, Daisy moved to Newcastle where, for known your sympathy in one way or another—we would like to extend our sin- 11 years, she worked as a literature evangelist, selling Ladies' Handbook. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia cere thanks and appreciation. Your spiritual fellowship and friendship has Burridge (Newcastle), Winnifred Johnson (Brisbane); given us great comfort. son, Edworth (Newcastle); six grandchildren; 10 great- May the blood of our beloved Peter not be in vain. We pray it may be grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. D. M. Lamb. another means of saving souls for God's kingdom. May it be a help in hastening the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the glad day of reunion. SCarlett, Jason Leigh, born April 10 at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, died the same day at Please accept this as a personal message of sincere appreciation from Mrs the Royal Women's Hospital. He is survived by his Sherry Knopper, Mr and Mrs E. R. Turner and family, Pastor and Mrs J. T. parents, Susannah and Stephen (Elsternwick). Pastor Knopper, and their sons, Eddie, Reyer and families, and Willem. May God John Rayner, pastor of the Brighton church, assisted the writer at the service. Don Self. bless you all. J. T. Knopper. Stevens, Te Moananui Tareha Tipenc (Moa), horn May 22, 1904, in the East Cape area, New Zealand; died April 10 in Opotiki. A highly respected Maori elder in the East

14 RECORD May 28, 1988 Cape area, he was also a great ambassador for the Lord and Walkabout." Do not miss the fellowship with your friends. Pianos and Organs. Yamaha, Tokai, Hoffner, Elka. his church. He is survived by his wife, Lily, and their II Admission $2.50 each. Ladies, a plate of finger-size Professional advice, unbeatable prices. Tom Mitchell, 357 children. A. S. Foote. savouries, salad or sweets, and gentlemen, drinks, please. Main Road, Noraville NSW 2263. Phone (043) (Please cater for yourselves and a visitor.) For further de- 96 4595. Tass, Edward Vincent, died April 3 and was buried in the tails contact Kath Aveling on (03) 876 1158. Mackay Cemetery, following a service that was held in the We Have Friends, Not Clients. If you're buying a Mackay SDA church and attended by a large number of Some Call It Heresy, by Martin Weber. A young home or a business, reappraising your will, or just need a relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife. pastor's own story of his encounter with challenges to his little legal advice, then our individual and discreet per- Winnifred, and family. L. G. Parker. faith, this book deals with important issues in the sonal service may be for you. Contact Ken Long, Solicitor, Adventist Church. Available from your local Adventist Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Sydney. Phone Taylor, William Irvine, born September I I, 1914, at , Book Centre. (2) 294081. Costefield, Vic; died April 21 at the Wyong Hospital, NSW, after a prolonged illness. Over the years he had been Interested in Voluntary Service? Alawara Retire- Interstate Travellers. When touring through NSW a colporteur, worked for the Sanitarium Health Food ment Village Hostel, Bendigo, needs an active and capable north coast, stop for efficient vehicle service and free Company, Sydney Adventist Hospital and the Hornsby person. or couple, to answer the residents' emergency bell safety check. Contact Winsome or Ray Barrett, Winray Hospital. An Adventist for more than 60 years, Bill had at night, and carry out some light weekend duties, in re- Motors, 102 Laurel Avenue, Lismore NSW 2480. Phone held many positions in the Waitara church, Sydney. He is turn for accommodation and board. Please contact The (066)21 2969 or A/H (066) 88 8263. Mechanical repairs survived by his sons, Warren and Lyndon; and grand- Manager, Alawara Retirement Village, 392 High Street, at reasonable rates. children, Fiona and Marc (all of Wyongah). His brother, Golden Square Vic 3555, or phone (054) 43 7902. Pastor Wal Taylor, was associated with the writer at the Accountant. Ronald Mager!, AASA, CPA. Certified service. John Ludlow. For Sale. Two five-acre blocks within 5 km Stanthorpe. practising accountant. Income tax, corporate. trust and Power, school bus, mail service, dam water, high easterly property management. 125 Melville Parade, Como. PO Weekes, Victor John, born October 10, 1933, at aspect. Energetic church, progressive church school. Box 761, South Perth WA 6151. Phone (09) 367 6133. Killabakh (Wingham), NSW; died April 4 at Harrington. $14,500 each. Phone (076) 81 2001. Member of Wanneroo church. In 1957, Vic married Beverley Richards at Wingham. A quiet, gentle-mannered man, Vic was appreciated for his Couple Needed. Retired and practical couple looking Videotapes for Hire or Sale. Evangelism, health. musical talent. He is survived by his wife (Harrington); for an interest in God's work-Delhuntie Park is a youth children, and music topics. Reasonable prices. Ask for free daughters, Debbie Crabtree (Melbourne, Vic) and Judy and health-care centre caring for youth in our church and catalogue. Write to Radiant Life Videos, Davison Drive, Moffat (Sydney); son, Derek (Harrington); grandson, others, coping with various problems such as drugs, Lilydale Vic 3140, or phone (03) 739 1766. Denver Crabtree; and sister, Lorraine Nelson (Taree broken homes, suicide or disablement. Accommodation church). J. R. Richardson. available in rural city of Latrobe Valley, 11/2 hours from Romanian and Spanish Videos. Evangelistic and Melbourne. Contact Elwyn Scale, phone (056) music videotapes by speakers Pastors Stefan Radu and Young, Andrew Clarence, born 1899; died March 17, on 33 1688. Juan Perez. Music by "Invocacion." Inquiries Radiant Pitcairn Island. A faithful church member and supporter Life Videos, Davison Drive, Lilydale Vic 3140, or phone of the "Voice of Prophecy," Andrew is also remembered Position Vacant. A qualified, full-time florist and a (3) 739 1766. for being a schoolteacher, first ham radio operator on junior trainee are required to work in the Sydney Pitcairn and for 25 years the Island Secretary. In 1947 he Adventist Hospital florist shop. These positions will be "Melody Park." Adventist Retirement Living. Gilston led the rescue of 23 men from rough seas. He is survived by coming available throughout this year. For full particulars, Road, Nerang Qld 4211. Situated between the hinterland family on Pitcaim, in New Zealand and the United King- phone Fiona on (02) 489 6592 A/H. and the Gold Coast beaches. For information write to the dom. L. T. Barker. manager or phone (075) 35 9464. Health Seminar, June 24-26. A number of Adventist doctors will present the above program to pro- Family Videos for Sale. Professional quality- Advertisements mote our very important health message and the possi- evangelistic, health and Christian music videotapes avail- bility of a future health centre. For further information able in English, French, Tongan, Fijian and Pidgin Eng- For Sale. Electric stone grinders for all grain and cereal. write to Dr Gee, 518 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills lish. Pacific islands scenery and singing a speciality. H. and H. Rusterholz, Yorklca, via Casino NSW 2470. NSW 2153, or phone (02) 686 1469. Heritage Singers and Endless Praise music videos. Send for Phone (066) 63 7180. free catalogue or ask at your Adventist Book Centre. Third Quarter Offering. Make your mission stories Adventist Media Centre (Pacific Videos), PO Box IS, Study Cassettes Now Available. Every book in the come alive with genuine Karen clothing. Girls shirts and Wahroonga NSW 2076, or phone (02) 487 1844. Bible, by Dr Graham Maxwell of Loma Linda. $3.50 each bags $5.60 plus postage; boys shirts and bags $5.60 plus plus postage and packaging. F. De Blieck, PO Box 428, postage; colourful bags in larger sizes $2.20 plus postage. Real Estate. Cooranbong and surrounding areas. Bcenleigh QId 4207. Phone (07) 287 1509. If you are interested, there are also hand-woven cotton Licenced real estate, stock and station, business agents blankets (bedspreads). Postage rates per set: sea mail and auctioneers. Your Adventist agency. Country acres, House for Rent, Leongatha. Low rental in lieu of $1.80, airmail $4. Australian cheques are suitable and residential and waterfronts. Investment property manage- constant access to bungalow on same block used for busi- should accompany orders. Send to: Miss Helen Hall, PO ment. Contact Grant Lawson, Raine & Horne, ness workshop. Inquiries relayed via (056) 74 2233. Box 16, Mae Sot, Thailand. Cooranbong NSW 2265. Phone (049) 77 1222, A/H (049) 77 2131. Country Living-Property to Let. Situated USSR Tour-June 1989. During WWII Leningrad Bundaberg area, near coast. 32 hectares, half-cleared with withstood the greatest siege since Bible times, and the Real Estate. Thornleigh, Westleigh, Fox Valley, excellent cultivation area, dams, creek, windmill, plus memorial cemetery museum and the massive grassed Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook. John Pye is humble, very comfortable living quarters, no house. mounds tell the tragedy of those 900 days of war and fam- now associated with Tony Andrea Real Estate. For per- School bus. Low rent to suitable applicant. Phone (071) ine. Inquiries: Brian Doak, 18 Hillmont Avenue, sonal service phone me on (02) 875 4666 or (02) 76 6181 or (08) 269 6551 after 9 pm. Thornleigh NSW 2120. 481 9798 A/H.

Farmlet for Sale. Federal, via Lismore. 2 hectares, Sabbath Welcome. Are you holidaying this winter in Ansvar. The insurance company for non-drinkers only, 15-30 mins Mullumbimby-Lismore. Well-maintained, the Snowy Mountains area? If so, you are welcome to wor- specialising in motor and household. Contact your local spacious timber home. Windmill. Spring water. Two ship with us at 6 Nimby Place, Cooma North, in the home agent or the Ansvar office in your state: NSW (02) garages, stock stalls, etc. $90,000. Phone (066) 84 9126 or of A. Mangelsdorf. For further information phone Cooma 6834166: Vic (03) 6509711; QId (07) 221 8449; SA write PO Box 338, Mullumbimby NSW 2482. (064) 52 4148 or J. Bell (064) 52 2810. (08) 232 1272; WA (09) 321 6291.

For Sale. Secluded forested (73 hectares) property, 45 Safari Tours to Outback. Discover the adventure of Advertisers Please Note: All advertisements should km from Mudgee. Includes a fully furnished 2 B/R log Australia from deserts to tropical gorges. Meet outback he sent to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, cabin. Series I Landrover included. Price $35,000. Con- people and call on isolated Adventists. Friendly tour Warburton Vic 3799. Advertisements approved by the tact Stuart Barons, Mirriwinni Gardens Aboriginal Acad- guides. Enjoy vegetarian meals and peaceful Sabbaths. editor will he inserted at the following rates: first 30 words, emy, via Kempsey NSW 2240. Phone (065) 67 2011. Make lasting friends. Tour with us with your own 4 W/D, $10; each additional word, $I. For your advertisement to also sharing in fun with security of experienced guides. appear, payment must be enclosed, with a recommen- For Sale. 28-hectare property, northern NSW. Perma- Tours leave May, July. August and September to Central dation from your local pastor or Conference officer. nent creek, established fruit and vegetable gardens. 4 B/R. Australia, Simpson Desert, Alice Springs, Flinders renovated extended home with flatette. $95,000. Will Ranges. Great waterfalls, national parks. high country, consider selling half share for $50,000. Phone (066) etc. Contact Elwyn and Helen Scale. "Out and About Finally, Sisters and Brethren: 36 4275. Tours." Phone (056) 33 1688. Kindness is a warm breeze in a Retired Workers Fellowship. The Victorian Legal Services. One half-hour conference offered, free frigid climate; a radiant heat that Adventist Retired Workers Fellowship will meet in the of charge, to Adventists for advice. Instructions accepted melts the icebergs of fear, distrust Nunawading church hall on Wednesday, June 22, at 11 in all legal matters from advice to Supreme Court actions. and unhappiness. am. Guest speaker Pastor D. Hills, president of Trans- Contact Daphne Kennedy, Solicitor. 95 Dora Street, Australian Union Conference, will speak on his -World Morisset. Phone (049) 73 2511.

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