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by Adele Hellestrand

This morning a lark sang in a tall treetop. It's pure, coloratura melody rose and fell in sweet cadence to the still starlit sky, heralding the dawn.

My soul, listening, soared to join the lark-song in exultation. In thanks to God for all created beauty. For life, love, and a heart to understand.

We sang, the lark and I, until the rising sun blushed the heavens a fiery red and gold, ushering in a new day and blossoming Spring.

Adelle Hellestra rid writes from Frenchs Forest, New South Wales. RECORD EDITORIAL

Official Paper Universal Language Seventh-day Adventist Church South Pacific Division f there's one characteristic that should Love demands that we learn to focus Editor James Coffin 71- Associate Editors Gary Krause I identify Christians, it's their ability to our attention beyond ourselves to the Bruce Manners love. Unconditionally. needs of others. The crippling effects of Assistant Editor Joy Totenhofer Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall Before He returned to His Father, loveless lives are seen on psychiatric Copy Editor Graeme Brown Christ's urgent message to His followers couches and in reform schools and gaols Illustrator Wayne Louk was: "By this all men will know that you around the world. Senior Consulting Editor Athal Tolhurst Correspondents Ray Baird, Lyn Bartlett, Terry are my disciples, if you love one This, I believe, is what Paul was trying Butler, Ray Coombe, Mau Kemo'o, Aisake Kabu, another." John 13:35, NIV. to get across in I Corinthians 13. Here he Louis Solomon, Neroli Zaska Regional Reporters Robert Douglas, George Dictionary descriptions of love prove gives us a description, a comparison and Drinkall, Chris Foote, Eric Greenwell, Lany Laredo, inadequate. To me the only real expla- a definition of love. Malcolm Potts, Leigh Rice, Lyndon Schick, Gordon Smith, Bill Townend nation of love is found in considering the A pioneer African missionary para- Local Reporters Church Communication Secretaries character of God. phrased this chapter: "If I have the Subscriptions South Pacific Division, $A25.00 Love is the personification of God. It's language perfectly and speak like the SNZ28.75. All other regions, $A48.25 $NZ55.50. Air mail postage rates on application. Order from Signs the language of heaven. And it's the an- local people, but have not His love for Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799, tithesis of what many regard as love. them, I am nothing. Australia. Manuscripts All copy for the paper should be sent Love is not getting something. It's best "If I have diplomas and degrees and to The Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company, expressed in giving. know all the up-to-date methods, and Warburton, Victoria 3799. Phone (059)66 911 I. Telefax (059) 66 9019. That's the real difference between have not His touch of understanding Printed weekly by Signs Publishing Company. heaven and earth. The inhabitants of love, I am nothing. heaven think of others; earthlings think "If I am able to argue successfully Directory of the South Pacific Division of the mostly of themselves. against the religions of the people until I Seventh-day Adventist Church, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076. The story is told of a man who had just make fools of them, and have not His Phone (02) 489 7122. (Legal Trustee: Australasian arrived in heaven. He expressed his joy at wooing love, I am nothing. Conference Association Limited. Secretary: Tom Andrews, Assistant Secretaries: Richard Milne, being in such a glorious place. Then he "If I have all faith and great ideals and Properties; Bruce Jackson, Finance.) requested just one glimpse into the magnificent plans, and not His love, President Bryan Ball "other place," in order that he might which sweats and bleeds and weeps and Secretary Athal Tolhurst Treasurer Tom Andrews more appreciate his good fortune. prays and pleads, I am nothing. If I give Associate Secretary Vern Parmenter In hell, the man saw a long table ex- my clothes and money to them, and have Associate Treasurers Owen Mason, Lynray Wilson tending as far as he could see. It was not His love for them, I am nothing. Field Secretary Arthur Ferch loaded with the most delectable foods, "If I surrender all prospects, leave Departments and Services: delicious fruits and mouthwatering home and friends, make the sacrifices de- ADRA Harold Halliday (Director), Neil Hughes, Peter Truscott sweets. But everyone around the table manded of a missionary career, and yet Adventist Health Don Bain (Director), Harley was starving to death. turn sour and selfish amid the daily inter- Stanton Adventist Media Centre Nat Devenish (Manager) Amazed, the visitor asked for an ex- ruptions and slights and lack of appreci- Archivist and Statistician Roy Clifford planation. ation that goes with a life of ministry, and Auditing Service Max Mitchell, Ron Herbert, Eric "Everyone is required to take food Hokin, Ernie Moffitt, Neville Sawed, Robert Stratford have not the love that yields its rights, its Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing from the table only with metre-long leisures and its pet plans, I am Impaired Em Lemke chopsticks," his guide replied. "The nothing. Church Ministries Bryan Craig (Director and Sabbath School, Family Life), Barry Gane (Youth), chopsticks are so long that the people "If I can heal all manner of sickness, Alwyn Salom (Personal Ministries), Wilfred Bili can't bend their elbows enough to reach but wound hearts and injure feelings for (Stewardship), Eric Winter (Sabbath school), Lynelle Chester (Children's Ministry) their mouths. Therefore they're dying of want of His love that is kind, I am Communication, Public Affairs and Religious starvation." nothing. If I can write articles or publish Liberty Ray Coombe Upon returning to heaven, the new- books that win applause, but fail to tran- Education Gerald Clifford (Director), Les Devine, Barry Hill, Ian Howie, Bob Spoor comer was ushered beyond the outer scribe the cross into the language of His Health Food Eugene Grosser (Director), Lance walls. There he saw an identical table, love, I am nothing. . . ." Rogers, Alan Staples, Ray Windus, Greg Gambrill Ministerial Association John Gate laden with identical foods, but everyone Ellen White says: "We may be active, Nutrition Education around the table was happy and enjoying we may do much work; but without love, Publishing Bruce Campbell the banquet. such love as dwelt in the heart of Christ, Risk Management Service Robert Smith (Manager) Trust Services Jim Lansdown "With what do they take the food from we can never be numbered with the fam- the table?" the newcomer asked. ily of heaven."—Christ's Object Lessons, "With the same metre-long chop- page 158. sticks," his guide replied. No wonder many Christians recognise "Then why are all those in hell starv- that 1 Corinthians 13 deserves daily ing to death while these are well-fed?" meditation. The guide smiled and replied, "In Joy Totenhofer. heaven we feed each other."

2 RECORD October 27, 1990 LETTERS

Disciplining With Stones? teaching, it may be helpful to hear what of Christ's righteousness, which is: I apprecite your call (Editorial, Sep- he has to say. In his Thoughts on always His righteousness, always His tember 8 and 15) for more compassion Christian Perfection he says: property, always perfect, ever counted to and sensitivity in helping people who vi- "Q. What is Christian perfection? A. us as ours as we daily surrender to His olate the seventh commandment. Cer- The [sic] loving God with all our hearts, control. tainly it's better to err on the side of minds, soul and strength. This implies We can become confused when we mercy when there is doubt. that no wrong temper, none contrary to talk about striving for perfection from a However, I'm confused over some of love, remains in the soul; and that all human perspective. We're tempted to as- the implications from your editorials. thoughts, words and actions are sume that it's acquired by human en- That the seriousness of disciplinary ac- governed by pure love." deavour and can, with divine power, con- tion suggested by the church manual is This excludes the charlatan and the tribute credit toward salvation. The equivalent to stoning. That if two people contentious—the twin scourges of this Bible compares our own righteousness to commit the same overt action, love and doctrine. Jeff Webster, Vic. filthy rags. impartiality require the same treatment Bob Donaldson, New Zealand. for both without the circumstances being Let's Be Positive considered. And that mercy, compassion I've just returned from the South Pa- Can You Help? and tenderness are incompatible with cific Division session in Adelaide. I've The Sabbath school with its threefold discipline. Name Supplied, Qld. seen many of our church workers en objective of winning, holding and train- masse, so to speak. I couldn't help but ing for Jesus Christ is an important Enthusiastic Appealing notice what a competent, cleancut, well- branch of missionary work. The Sabbath I really appreciated the article about presented group they were. They're men School Department in Mafoluku, the Adventist Appeal ("Can I Stop with a mission—teammates—and we Nigeria, recently established a library to When I'm 16, Too?" September 29). It should be proud ofthem and thankful for help nourish the spiritual lives of church reminds me that as I get older I need to them. members. maintain my close relationship with So let's be supportive rather than criti- Our members have donated a good Jesus so that I will continue being an ac- cal. Let those with positive thoughts number of books for the library, but our tive and caring church member. After voice them—frequently. resources are limited. We're in need of all, that's what church is all about. Nell Rogers, Tas. Spirit of Prophecy books, the SDA Bible The article pointed out that those who Commentary and others. We would be do go on the Appeal have a good day. God's Perspective grateful for any help. Anyone doing the Lord's work with en- It's often helpful to try to consider bib- Any books could be sent to me care of thusiasm will always be blessed! lical issues from God's perspective. This Patricia Muller, NSW. is especially true, I believe, on the con- Views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necess- troversial subject of perfection and arily represent those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed Questions righteousness ("That Ye Sin Not," to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, I have two questions for Dr August 18). Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their name, address and telephone number. Letters received Pennington ("That Ye Sin Not," August God is anxious for us to avail ourselves more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying 18): Where is the scriptural authority for the article to which they respond will normally not be the teaching that believers, after the close printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and literary of probation, live in the sight of a holy requirements, God without an intercessor? Texts such as Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 7:25; 13:5 and Isaiah 49:15, 16 contradict this. Why does the Bible tell us that "by the deeds of law there shall no flesh be justi- fied in his sight. . . ." (Romans 3:20) if a life of obedience is a sine qua non for ad- mittance to the kingdom? Whether justification means "made righteous" or "declared righteous," it would seem from this text (along with Galatians 2:16; 5:4) that the righteous- ness that entitles us to eternal life is an alien righteousness received as an act of free grace. B. G. Barnard, Vic. Wesley on Perfection Re the article "That Ye Sin Not" (August 18): Since the doctrinal roots of the argument are found in Wesley's

RECORD October 27, 1990 3 the Church Ministries Director, Nigerian in the September 22 issue that I'd like to serving of reproof, and will reject it as Union Headquarters, PO Box 207, Ikeja, correct. uncalled for and unjust." Lagos, Nigeria. The report on the Northern Australian How beautiful the balance. How prac- S. C. Onukwunma, Nigeria. Conference campmeeting and session tical the advice. Thank God for the Spirit neglected to include two speakers among of Prophecy. C. R. Stanley, SA. What About Us? those named. I think it would be a shame As a young Adventist I was disap- to overlook their contribution. Falling Standards pointed that most of the Youth On RE- I revelled in Dr Tom Ludowici's meet- "The standards have fallen" is a com- CORD (September 15) articles at- ings and his service on the second mon cry—which I agree with. However, tempted to reach only the Sabbath. And Pastor Robert Parr's pres- there are five things that we can do: not-so-committed young person. To the entations were as stimulating and chal- 1. Focus on Christ rather than on the dedicated young Christian they were ap- lenging as always. Edna Heise, NSW. faults of other Christians. palling. 2. Ask for the power of the Holy Spirit I was disappointed with the article Reaching the Reachable in our lives. "Sex Without Embarrassment." I felt I've just read the article "Touching the 3. Offer a good example, practical as- that the subject was glossed over. The Untouchables" in the October issue of sistance, prayer and open acceptance for writer didn't point out that God says for- Signs. It's an excellent story on our work those who may be weaker. nicators won't enter the kingdom of with the lepers in Nepal. 4. Lead others to concentrate on 100 heaven—that they'll be destroyed. It would be wonderful to letterbox the per cent commitment and love for Jesus. In the church's endeavour to get that article a week or so before the Appeal, or If we focus on this standard, the others spark of interest from youth who may at least have it to hand out as we go door will naturally follow. have lost interest, they've starved the to door. Ray Dale, Qld. 5. Recognise that all Christians are at dedicated, searching young person. different stages of growth. As they daily toucbing the Please realise that we also need to be fed. ble recommit their lives to Christ they will I challenge all church leaders to truly Untoucha change. Neil Stark, Qld. trust the power of the Holy Spirit and not be afraid to preach true Biblical 1 Ellen White Alive principles—even if it offends. Jesus said, For nearly 50 years I heard: "Mrs "I came not to send peace, but a sword." White says this." "The Spirit of Prophecy Matthew 10:34. C. Bell, NSW. says we mustn't do that." It almost built a wall between her guiding light and me. Repercussions But this year I've come to know Ellen The insight displayed in the editorial and James White as friends, thanks to "The Rest of the Story" (September 15) the time and talent of Ellen's grandson, was truly uncanny. Arthur, and the devoted staff of the Having suffered the breakdown of my The reason that article was put in the Oc- White Estate. marriage while still having the "aud- tober issue was so churches would find the The six-volume E. G. White biogra- acity" to remain a Seventh-day Advent- issue helpful for use in the Appeal. phy series tells of the day-by-day hap- ist, I know firsthand the pain of being penings, the times of enlightenment and politely shunned. I also know what it's Balance God's dealings with His growing like to be "stoned" by those who probe to Your recent editorials (September 8 church. find the "reason" why God didn't heal and 15) about the adulterous woman dis- These are extremely readable vol- the relationship. turbed me until I found the following umes, and I challenge ABC secretaries Because of the acute shortage of paragraph in The Acts of the Apostles and church librarians to promote and/or shoulders to weep on within the church, (pages 503, 504). It puts the delicate purchase them for the church family. I became friends with a non-Christian issue into a framework of mercy and jus- Heather Hagen, NSW. who was struggling with a similar situ- tice very clearly. The books are available from Adventist ation. He developed an interest in God "To hate and reprove sin, and at the Book Centres for $A40.70 per book or and my beliefs, and began studying the same time to show pity and tenderness $A244.20 for the set. "Here's Life" Bible course. for the sinner, is a difficult attainment. However, because of the cool treat- The more earnest our own efforts to at- For the Record ment I'd experienced, he was reluctant to tain to holiness of heart and life, the The letter "Pitcairn Omission" (Sep- join our church. I tried to assure him that more acute will be our perception of sin tember 22) should have read: he'd be treated differently because his and the more decided our disapproval of Re "Pitcairn Harvest" (July 28): There "sin" had occurred before he joined. But any deviation from the right. We must was one omission that I'm sure you he couldn't accept the hypocrisy of it, so guard against undue severity toward the didn't intend. No mention was made of joined another church. Name Supplied. wrongdoer, but we must also be careful the work of the Bible Correspondence not to lose sight of the exceeding courses or the prayer-request group. I'm Setting the RECORD Straight sinfulness of sin. There is need of show- sure RECORD readers would appreciate I don't often complain about the ing Christlike patience and love for the having a report of the activities of the RECORD—except that you seem very erring one, but there is also danger of silent workers at the Adventist Media generous with letters you print from the showing so great toleration for his error Centre. "lunatic fringe." But I noticed something that he will look upon himself as unde- (Miss) M. G. Hazelton, New Zealand. 4 RECORD October 27, 1990 STORY The Plan of Salvation as Set Forth in the Snakes Alive! Epistle to the Romans by W L. Willis uring this quarter, we are considering the epistle to the Romans in fter more than 50 years living on a Sabbath school. This Pauline letter has been called the constitution wheat farm in Western Australia, A of Christianity, as it unfolds the plan of salvation. It has exerted a we've become accustomed to snakes. D decisive influence on Christian belief and again will bring peace, joy, assur- Three times our house has been invaded by an adult snake, and we've often had ance and hope to the reader this quarter. small ones come inside during February As with many books of the Bible, Romans contains passages which are and March. difficult to understand. Some of these passages are open to different in- Recently when I returned home my terpretations and different emphases. There are even differing views on the wife said, "I'm glad you're home. I've precise nature of justification and sanctification and their close relationship had a visitor." to each other. This need not unduly concern us when we remember that During her lunch, a snake had each of us is at a different stage in our spiritual journey, and that further slithered into the kitchen. When it saw study and reflection may lead to deeper insights. her, it continued into the bedroom and Some of these differences may find expression again as we study this under the bed. She prayed that it would epistle. They should not be allowed to distract us or divide us. Let us ever come out. remember that debate and theological controversy are not the purpose of It did. An hour later, as she lay resting Bible study, but rather our individual growth in Christ and a deeper assur- in another room, it suddenly appeared ance of the great gift of salvation in our own lives. with its head raised—just half a metre We wish to express our deepest gratitude to God for this powerful state- from her face. She said it seemed to gaze ment of the plan of salvation. As this epistle is studied again, readers may at her as if thinking that maybe she was like to know that the questions of justification and its relation to the trans- too big to swallow! forming work of the Holy Spirit are treated in a number of major denomi- She sat up, and the snake slithered national publications. For example: under the organ in the corner of the "Justification is the opposite of condemnation. . . . Neither term specifies room. I searched for it, but it hasn't been character, but only standing before God. Justification is not a transform- seen since. We left the veranda door ation of inherent character; it does not impart righteousness any more than open overnight so that our "visitor" condemnation imparts sinfulness. . . . In justifying the sinner God acquits could escape. It reminded me of another snake visit him, declares him to be righteous, regards him as righteous, and proceeds to 20 years earlier. On that day we were en- treat him as a righteous man. Justification is the act of acquittal and the ac- joying a quiet rest on the lawn with visi- companying declaration that a state of righteousness exists."—SDA Bible tors when one of the group called to my Dictionary, revised edition, 1979, page 635. wife, "A snake, Doris!" Again, on the relation of justification (the act of acquittal) to sanctifi- cation (the work of the Holy Spirit in us): The snake slithered "True repentance and justification lead to sanctification. Justification and sanctification are closely related, distinct but never separate. They des- under the organ in the ignate two phases of salvation: Justification is what God does for us while corner of the room. sanctification is what God does in us."—Seventh-day Adventists Believe . . . , page 123.) The snake, quite a large one, was pass- For the benefit of those who might wish to study these matters further, we ing behind my wife's back. A friend draw attention to the document entitled "The Dynamics of Salvation," grabbed her arm to pull her up, but she which also expresses our understanding of righteousness by faith ("Dy- lost her grip and my wife fell face down namics of Salvation" appeared in the Adventist Review, July 31, 1980, pages on top of the snake. 3-8; Ministry, February, 1988, pages 22-28; and the Record, December 8, Snakes rarely attack humans unless 1980, pages 6, 7; December 15, 1980, pages 6, 7, 13). provoked or frightened. This snake at- While perhaps we should avoid attempts "to define minutely the fine tacked. We later found a wet patch on points of distinction between justification and sanctification," we believe the sleeve of my wife's dress, where the that the documents quoted and referred to above provide accurate and snake had struck and left its venom with- helpful statements on these aspects of the plan of salvation, and will sup- out hitting her. The snake escaped even plement the material contained in the lesson quarterly. May this quarter's though one of the men chased after it. We're glad that we have God's protec- study reassure us of the blessings of justification, and challenge us to a tion on our farm. genuine union with Christ through sanctification which bears fruit to His glory. —The Officers, South Pacific Division. W L. Willis is a farmer from the wheat belt in West- ern Australia.

RECORD October 27, 1990 5 FAMILY When Dad Doesn't Go to Church by Roger R. Nixon Being married to someone who now scorned the Christian faith made a difference.

t was a happy reunion. Mary's It made Mary sad when she saw little be fishing or at sports with his father. favourite aunt and uncle had come girls sitting on their daddy's knee during • Phyllis' twin daughters, who accept / to visit after an overseas absence of church. Family togetherness took on a that their dad is quite happy to let their several years. new meaning for Mary. She questioned mother bring them up and take them to Mary's four-year-old daughter was how she would cope. Would a divided church. He has no objection to their be- showing some photos taken at church. home spell spiritual disaster for her coming baptised Christians. The con- Uncle Bill asked, "Did Daddy take these daughter? flicts are more subtle. Phyllis recognises pictures?" When Cheryl announced that that this could be dangerous. She wants "Oh, no," responded little Cheryl, "daddies don't go to church," Mary pan- her daughters to marry committed "daddies don't go to church." icked. How can I prevent my daughter Christians. Following a moment of awkward from assuming such a thing? she won- • Frank, whose wife makes it a reg- silence, the subject was redirected. Prob- dered. Was she falling short in her spiri- ular habit to come up with an attractive ably this preschooler felt totally justified tual responsibilities. alternative to entice their 11-year-old in making such a sweeping generalis- The incident prompted a serious daughter from attending church with ation. True, other daddy-type people search for answers to some of the ques- him. She's always "reasonable" about it, fellowshipped in church on Sabbath. But tions that troubled her: but it inevitably leads to tension and her daddy wasn't among them. Church, • How can I give our child a Christian conflict. Frank feels at a loss to know for her, was essentially a place for upbringing in a home where only one of what to do. mummies. us is a Christian? Obviously Cheryl needs to learn and Mary had been a "church widow" for • How should I respond to "Is Daddy understand that men can and do have a six years—most of her married life. going to heaven?" spiritual life. Men do go to church and Keith, her husband, had become disil- • How can I encourage my daughter play a significant role in building church lusioned with his faith and held negative to respect her father when he doesn't communities. She needs to see that men views of the church. hold Christian values? grow spiritually and, through their gifts, Growing up for Mary had included Mary prayed, read, shared and pon- encourage and foster spiritual growth in dashing from one church activity to dered. She discovered she wasn't alone others. another. Christian principles dominated Children of church "widows" and her thinking when making "Do I? or "widowers" need to understand that Don't I?" decisions. Praying came nat- How do I respond to, both husbands and wives can grow spiri- urally to her. Her Bible never had dust on "Is Daddy going to tually. Neither has to be passive. This its cover. Reading it had top priority. understanding will encourage a son or But being married to someone who heaven?" daughter to marry a partner who is com- now scorned the Christian faith made a mitted to the Lord. big difference. Sabbathkeeping became with her problems and questions. Other more difficult. Mary continued to attend women suffered, too. And wifeless men Some Don'ts church, but now she rushed home also tucked children into pews and 1. Avoid, as much as possible, making straight after the morning service. Choir helped them find the right number in the religion an issue at home. No one wants practice ceased. She no longer attended hymnbook. their children to think that God keeps church socials. Mary became aware of others with their parents from being happy. Where Mary concluded that some things similar challenges: principles aren't at stake, this may re- needed to be sacrificed. It wasn't fair to • Jean's husband, who refers to his quire putting the family before the leave Keith at home alone. He didn't ob- wife as a "Jesus Freak"; and their teenage church. It may mean attending the ject to his wife being a Christian. But daughter, who angrily berates him with unbeliever's family reunion rather than a Mary no longer felt at ease with a Bible "appropriate" Bible texts. major church event. in her hand, nor did she want to be seen • Nancy's 12-year-old son, Bobby, 2. Try to resolve the inevitable con- praying. who resists going to church. He'd rather flicts in the most sensible and productive 6 RECORD October 27, 1990 way. Choose the best option. This may VIEWPOINT mean not going to all church functions over the weekend or during the week. An unbelieving spouse ought never to be justified in saying, "I don't feel even like Children's Rights we're a family anymore." 3. Never "put down" your non- by Bob Spoor Christian spouse in front of the children, or undermine that person's position as Convention on the Rights of the tive education—a well-established prac- Mum or Dad. Your child needs that AChild was adopted by the United tice in many Western countries. other parent, irrespective of his or her be- Nations in 1989 and has been placed be- liefs. fore the Australian Parliament for ratifi- 3. Mission Schools 4. Using the children to evangelise is cation. Prime Minister Hawke has said The most effective Seventh-day Ad- usually non-productive and can be that it will be considered for legislation ventist mission outreach in some cul- harmful. Don't push the issue by a, "Ask this year. tures has been providing educational op- Daddy if he's going to Sabbath school to- Despite overwhelming support for the portunities for children in Christian morrow," or "Get Daddy to read your concept of a convention to protect the schools. An overt purpose of these Bible story." rights of the child in a world where ex- schools has been to bring the gospel to ploitation and abuse of all kinds are so these children and win them to Christ. Some Do's prevalent, the UN convention leaves Article 30 states, "In those states in 1. Pray continually. Fortunately, the some questions in the minds of those which ethnic, religious or linguistic min- Holy Spirit doesn't sleep. He listens, who have studied it carefully. orities or persons of indigenous minori- answers and brings conviction. We never Groups and individuals have ex- ties exist, a child belonging to such . . . know when conviction will bring a re- pressed reservations about certain as- shall not be denied the right . . . to enjoy sponse, and that's why we should never pects of the convention and have made his or her own culture, to profess and give up. representation to Parliament to carefully practise his or her own religion, or to use 2. Share with God and a trusted friend review those aspects before ratifying it. his or her own language." your emptiness about how much you Some aspects appear to impinge upon This article could easily be interpreted want to be a Christian family. "You can Christian concepts as maintained by to mean that the operation of a Christian throw the whole weight of your anxieties Seventh-day Adventists. Possible impli- school in a non-Christian culture would upon him, for you are his personal con- cations for Adventists include: contravene the convention. If a govern- cern." 1 Peter 5:7, Phillips. ment chose to apply it this way, the work 3. Be an example. Concentrate on a 1. Parents Rights of Seventh-day Adventist mission meaningful relationship with Jesus. You Article 5 (and it is repeated in Article schools would be severely curtailed. may, at appropriate times, be able to 14.2) states that governments "shall re- share with your spouse some small ways spect the responsibilities, rights and du- 4. Army Recruitment that God is working in your life. ties of parents . . . to provide, in a Article 38 (38.2 and 38.3) explicitly 4. Despite spiritual differences, by manner consistent with the evolving ca- condones the recruitment of 15-year- God's grace, endeavour to show respect pacities of the child, appropriate direc- olds into the armed forces. Even though for your spouse. For example, you can tion and guidance in the exercise by the the whole document is purported to be share some tough questions you face child of the rights recognised in the pre- for the protection of the child, and ex- concerning your faith. Listen carefully to sent convention." plicitly identifies a child as any "human the response. In this way you're showing However, there are a number of other being below the age of 18 years" (Article that you don't view your spouse as an articles that appear to discount parents' 1), Article 38 gives full assent to sending "unclean heathen" or as one shut out of rights. Articles 13 to 17 so emphasise the children as young as 15 into battle. the club. independence of the child that in the This appears to be the ultimate incon- 6. Occasionally on Sabbath you may minds of some these articles completely sistency: It provides protection from re- like to ask, "Would you like to go to negate the rights of parents in the matter striction of freedoms, exploitation and church with us today?" If the response is of religious and moral guidance. The sexual abuse, but approves death on the no, then leave it. One day there may be a convention contains no consistent com- battlefield. It is apparent that the con- positive response. And in some cases it mitment to the protection of parents' vention has been influenced by those may be that the person was waiting to be rights in these areas. countries that follow such practices. asked. While some opponents of the conven- Children with one non-Christian 2. Education of the Child tion are no doubt over-reacting, it is my parent are probably more likely to drift Articles 28 and 29 adequately spell considered opinion that as Seventh-day away from the Lord than those who have out the responsibilities of governments Adventists we should seek amendments both parents actively involved in the in providing education for the child. But to the convention, and not support it church. But we should never belittle the they make no provision for diversity of unreservedly in its present form. CB influence of a Christian parent. Ca education or freedom of choice in the Bob Spoor is an associate director in the South Pa- type of education that parents may cific Division of Education Department. choose for their child. VIEWPOINT articles allow readers to express their Roger Nixon was Youth and Family Life Director for own opinions. The viewpoints are not necessarily the Trans-Australian Union Conference when he There is no recognition of the role of those of the editors or the Seventh-day Adventist wrote this article. parents or churches in providing alterna- Church. We welcome your reaction.

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Dietitian of a bug in my computer bedroom—have been built Nicaragua Winsome McHarg, a Bris- system, I've lost track of next door to the church in Adventists in Northern bane Adventist, will this everyone who has already Hume Street, opposite California recently donated month present a paper on requested prospectuses. If Queens Park and close to a new 4-wheel-drive pickup "The Selenium Status of those people could contact facilities. Inquiries to Pastor truck and other supplies to Adults in the Brisbane me again, on (066) 295 W. Gerken, 4 Azalea Court, the Adventist Secondary Area" at a conference in 138, I'll be able to help Toowoomba, Qld 4350. School and Theological Singapore. Mrs McHarg is them immediately." Seminary in Managua, the first Queenslander to be $1 Million Nicaragua, reports Susan awarded the position of Lindy's Story A fund established to Garza, conference com- senior dietitian in the Through My Eyes, Lindy help Baptist churches in munication intern for the Nutrition and Dietetics Chamberlain's autobiogra- Queensland build or extend Northern Californian Con- Department at the Princess phy, has now been released their facilities has received ference. The seminary also Alexandra Hospital. She and is available through $1 million from investors in received vehicle parts, recently presented a paper Adventist Book Centres. five years. The money, books, magazines and during Princess Alexandra The book is also being invested by individuals and equipment. In addition, Hospital Week on the serialised in the Australian churches, is to be lent out each student received a per- nutritional status of patients magazine Woman's Day. interest-free for church sonal letter from members undergoing bowel surgery. building projects through of the conference. At present, she is evaluating Toowoomba Venture the Baptist Inter-Church nutritional support products The Toowoomba Aid (BICA) cooperative. Longburn for patients undergoing liver (Queensland) Central Chairman of BICA, Peter Longburn Adventist Col- transplants. church has ventured into Harrison, said the church lege (New Zealand) operates the retirement field. Four had already saved $1 mil- the only accredited non- Jobless Trends units—two with two bed- lion in interest payments for government Teacher Train- The Anglican welfare rooms and two with a single projects currently funded. ing Course in New Zealand. group, the Brotherhood of The course is accredited by St Laurence, has expressed Foundation Presents New Bus to College the General Conference of alarm at Australian govern- SDAs and the Government ment estimates of the num- of New Zealand. ber of unemployed. In a let- ter to the Financial Review, Making History the director of the Mrs Barbara Reynolds brotherhood's research has been appointed centre, Jan Carter, said that Secretary-Treasurer of the 450,000 were currently Trans-Australian Union receiving unemployment Conference—the first benefits, an increase of woman to hold this position 60,000 in four months. The in any of the South Pacific Federal Budget forecasts Division's unions. Mrs unemployment at 7.5 per Reynolds, who has been the cent by the June 1991 quar- Associate Treasurer of the ter, an increase of 91,000 in Western Australian Confer- 12 months. ence, is a qualified account- ant. La Mancha La Mancha Health Care Urban Growth Centre at Wollongbar, on In the past 40 years, one the New South Wales north billion people have migrated coast, recently became a The Avondale College Foundation handed over the keys to the cities—and another registered company and to the third Toyota Coaster 23-seater bus at a ceremony billion will join them by the prospectuses are now avail- during Homecoming on September 14. ACF president end of this decade. Within a able. "We have many plans Eddie Long (left) made the presentation to the new princi- few years more than half for the centre," says director pal Dr Geoff Madigan (second left). Also taking part in the the world's population will Matthew Steele, who is a presentation and dedication were ACF executive director be urban, reports Go Tell, member of the Alstonville Pastor John Banks and Cooranbong Chapter chairman Bob the Greater Sydney Confer- church. "Ultimately we Kalaf (right). ence Publishing Department hope to run a training Mr A. L. Knight presented the first bus to then principal newsletter. Africa leads the course for health evangel- Dr Jim Cox in August 1981, and ACF made a another trend, with Nairobi (Kenya) ism. Unfortunately, because presentation to Dr Bryan Ball in August 1985. expected to grow from its

8 RECORD October 27, 1990 present two million to 13 viewed the 40-minute seg- million by 2015 AD. In Members Support Home Revelation Seminars ment that included clips 1950, only two cities in from three recent "It Is India numbered more than Written" telecasts. Pastor one million. Today 12 cities Vandeman was in Moscow top that. Almost 75 per during a three-week taping cent of city dwellers in journey to Eastern Europe developing nations live in gathering footage for a 1991 shantytowns and slums. mini-series "Comrades in Mexico City is growing at Christ." the rate of 862 per cent per year. By the year 2000 it Life Investment will number 26 million. Sao Helen Hall's dream of Paulo, Brazil, is growing at training Karens to take over the rate of 888 per cent per I-. the refugee school she has year and will reach 24 mil- k: developed in northern lion by the year 2000. Thailand is one step closer The small church of Coonabarabran (New South Wales) to realisation. Australian Oakland Harvest is enthusiastic about Bible study groups at home. Sixteen Embassy officials are sym- A citywide evangelistic members (pictured) have undertaken to conduct Home pathetic to her desire to crusade in Oakland, Revelation Seminars. "Would you like your church to have two suitable senior California (USA), ended on grow?" asks Revelation Seminar Resource Centre manager students educated in Aus- September 1 with 282 bap- Joe Chapman. "Then encourage members to conduct tralia. But Helen needs 100 tisms, reports William Home Revelation Seminars." Mr Chapman would be happy people to each donate $100 Felder, Northern California to hear from anyone interested in the resources available: to cover the cost of this pro- Conference Black ministries C/- Trans-Tasman Union Conference, PO Box 14, Gordon, ject. "Once I have the coordinator, who organised NSW 2072. finance organised I'll the crusade. Seven churches approach the Thai Interior participated with 10 minis- in the light of present-day Drive'n'build Ministry for travel docu- ters assisting in the effort. events," he reports. "Some Two congregations on the ments for the two dedicated The speaker was self- of our evangelists have been south coast of New South girls," says Miss Hall. "One supporting evangelist Oscar involved in writing for us Wales—Wollongong and girl is a doctor's daughter, Lane. and they have done a first- Corrimal—are organising a but her father is not allowed class job. We're printing drive'n'build this year end, to work because he is a Drinking Doctors extra so that churches or but they are still short of refugee. The other girl has An estimated 7,468 del- individuals can order them skilled volunteers. Building stood out in face of fierce egates, companions and for special outreach projects." in two stages, from Decem- opposition from her family. observers attended the ber 9-24, and December Please pray that if this is the World Congress of Gayndah Opening 26-January 11, they plan to Lord's will it will be suc- Gastroenterology held at The new Gayndah erect two churches and need cessful." Donations are tax- Darling Harbour (NSW) in church, in southern Queens- volunteer workers to help deductible and should be late August. And, according land, will be officially them save up to $200,000. sent through Adventist to the Australian Dr Weekly, opened on November 17. "The project will operate in Development and Relief they consumed an estimated two shifts so that partici- Agency, PO Box 129, 3,000 litres of wine and Foundation pants can enjoy the magnifi- Wahroonga, NSW 2076, beer at the opening cocktail The Avondale College cent Illawarra environment marked Karen Senior Edu- party. Foundation is being used as with their families," says cation Project. a model for universities and Pastor Ross Chadwick. Discoveries schools around Australia Accommodation is free in Vanuatu Program Pastor Peter Jack recently and in the USA. Recently exchange for work—phone Aore Adventist High concluded an Amazing Dis- two Americans investigated Pastor Chadwick on (042) School will be the venue for coveries series in the the operation of the foun- 85 1645 if you can help. a regional seminar on Papatoetoe church audi- dation with a view to agriculture in 1991. torium, New Zealand. establishing similar organis- TV Broadcaster ations for 14 colleges run Pastor George Vandeman, Most Flashpoint items from Special Printing by the church in America. speaker on "It Is Written" outside the South Pacific The special November And the Avondale College program, appeared as Division are provided cour- Signs is almost ready for the principal recently complied special guest on the Soviet tesy of the Adventist Review, press and, according to with a request from Sydney Union's most popular and have been sent to the associate editor Pastor Bruce University Vice-Chancellors prime-time television pro- RECORD via facsimile Manners, it's "looking to address them on the role gram "Good Evening, Mos- transceiver for immediate good." The November Signs of the foundation in the cow" on September 8. More release. emphasises Bible prophecy conduct of the college. than 20 million citizens

RECORD October 27, 1990 9 NEWS Islander Trades Grog for Gospel loe Moregan's friends were right when 110 they reckoned he could "drink like a fish," but broadcasts from Adventist World Radio (AWR) changed his life. As a supervisor at the giant Bougainville copper mine in Panguna, Papua New Guinea, Joe worked long shifts—and then stopped at the hotel be- fore staggering home to his family. One day, arriving home in his usual drunken stupor, he turned the radio on Pastor Mel Lemke (pictured centre, with his wife, Gina) was ordained at Preston church, Mel- to hear the news. He heard the news of bourne, on August 25. Others participating in the service included (from left) Pastors Eric the gospel from AWR in Guam. He Greenwell and Em Lemke, Mrs Val Lemke, Pastors Calvin Townend and Peter Roennfeldt. Mel's turned the dial, searching for the news grandmother, Annie, wife of the late Pastor W. J. Richards, also attended the service. station, but all he could get was the strong AWR signal. Ordinations Conducted at Preston As he listened, Joe wondered, Was it true that the love of God could change a Dreston and North Fitzroy minister Mel Lemke was ordained to gospel ministry at lift—even his life? Preston church on Sabbath afternoon, August 25. The next day he hurried straight home His wife, Gina, and his parents, Pastor and Mrs Ern Lemke, also participated in the to listen to the AWR program. Joe felt service. Mel is a third-generation Lemke minister—his grandfather was Pastor Lew compelled to seek more good news. Lemke. Listening to AWR became a habit. Others who participated in the service included Pastors Peter Roennfeldt, Calvyn Joe's wife and six children marvelled at Townend, Eric Greenwell, and Owen Twist, Allen Campbell and Walter Wilson. the change in his life. He insisted that The North Fitzroy Choir and a group from Preston provided the music. David and they find a Seventh-day Adventist Veronica Crooks also gave a special item. church. They began attending the Earlier, in the morning church service, two elders (including Preston's first woman Rumba Adventist church in Arawa. elder, Margaret Eales) and five deacons, were ordained, making it a day of ordi- Joe gave up his liquor, betelnut and nations for the church. Four of the deacons were young people. cigarettes. The whole family com- Walter Wilson, Naomi Simonsen and Pastor Calvyn Townend led out in the morn- menced Bible studies. Only weeks before ing ordinations. the date set for Joe's baptism, he dis- covered he had cancer. But not even the The volunteers completed the church news that time was running out for him Victorian Youth and school in 10 working days. "Team diminished his faith. He often talked to members told me they found the time a his pastor, Tony Kemo, of his hope in Build Church learning experience," says reporter Jesus. Jennifer Pringle. "We learned to be less "I have no regrets," he told his family. dventist Challenge Seekers, a group materialistic." "I have made my choice to follow the Aof Victorian youth, spent their re- Liz Licari, who works in a bank, said Lord. Be faithful to Him, my dear ones, cent holidays mixing concrete, laying that in spite of the work involved, there and I'll meet you in heaven." bricks and wielding paintbrushes in the was also plenty of fun. "One of the most The large funeral gave Pastor Kemo tropical heat of Fiji. rewarding things for me was to see the the opportunity to share the gospel. A Nine girls and 16 young men led by happiness of the island people," she says. further witness came a month later when John Beament built a church in Navua, "Even though they don't have television Joe's wife and three teenage children about an hour's drive west of Suva, and and the like, they seemed to enjoy them- were baptised. Now, many of Joe's rela- painted the Suvavoa Adventist Primary selves a lot more than Australians do. It tives and friends indicate a desire to School on the outskirts of Suva. was a lesson to us about having our pri- study. University student Roger orities straight." "Even though AWR does not yet air Sevenhausen initially thought the Participant Steve Bokos described the programs in Pidgin and all the station's fly'n'build would be a good way to have a trip as "a chance to relax and do some programs are beamed at Asia, not the holiday. "But as it turned out, I enjoyed good for God." South Pacific, it is obvious that the pro- the work most," he said. "I experienced "The easiest way to judge the success grams are being received," Pastor Kemo personal satisfaction, and it was a thrill of the trip is to ask those who went if they told AWR-Asia manager Allen Steele. to participate in the first service in the would do it again," says Miss Pringle. "Please keep on airing the gospel from new church. The members were so "They all answer unhesitatingly, Guam. People in PNG are listening." grateful." `Definitely.'"

10 RECORD October 27, 1990 teacher Pastor Eric Clarke, bigger things New Church are to come. Appeallers Find "The quality of graduates from this Established eighth school is the best so far," he says. Funds, Fellowship "One of the graduates has already been at Wyee chosen for denominational employment in West Aussie as a pastor. Another, the son of astor Rex Moe, president of the Vanuatu's first Prime Minister, shows group of West Australians recently pNorth New South Wales Conference, definite promise as an evangelist." Acompleted an itinerary for the officially organised the Wyee church on A previous graduate, Jerry Garae, re- Adventist Appeal—and raised $13,632! September 8. The Hillview church orig- cently built a church in the rugged hill But, according to reporter Ted Watts, the inally "planted" the new company, country near Alal on the island of contacts made and the pleasant fellow- which is led by Pastor Ray Dickson. Espiritu Santo. Pastors Mike Brownhill ship enjoyed were an added bonus. Following their baptism, Mrs Jean and Jonathan Dick recently trekked, on The others on the team were Lorna Paterson and her daughter, Mrs Vicki foot, into the isolated area to baptise Coyte, Bill Chapman, Basil Waddington, Knibbs, joined the charter members. Jerry's converts and dedicate the church Roger Kanny, Nick Pellecciotta and Their interest resulted from the friendli- and clinic he had built. Keith Hilliard. ness of a neighbour, Mrs Marjorie "At the same time, it was inspiring to "My wife, Ruth, came as cook on con- McGuire, the impression given by the ordain Jerry as the church elder," says dition she would not be required to do church school, and the power of the Pastor Brownhill. "He is having tremen- much appealing, but she collected just gospel. dous results in establishing the work over $2,000 as well as providing meals "Early in the company's formation the amongst primitive people who are hear- that were voted "tops" by team mem- members decided to purchase land— ing the gospel for the first time. Jerry's bers," says Mr Watts. "The Lord cer- only to discover that developers had spirit of commitment and dedication is tainly blessed our combined efforts." already taken up most suitable sites," typical of many of the graduates from They visited Mount Magnet, Cue and says Pastor Dickson. "The district is Aore laymen's School." Newman before arriving in South scheduled for extensive development by Another volunteer retiree, Pastor Ross Hedland, where the group joined the first the turn of the century. However, we be- Miller, has already commenced the next ever northeast campmeeting. Collectors lieve God led us to suitable land in an three-month course at Aore. The school, called on every home and business in ideal location." conducted in the former hospital build- Karratha, Wickham, Dampier, Following the decision to commence a ing on the campus of Aore Adventist Pannawonica, Paraburdoo and Tom new church 14 km from Cooranbong, High School, caters for 12 students selec- Price. Others visited Onslow and the Hillview members planned com- ted from throughout the island nation. Exmouth and Coral Bay. munity outreaches. "We started a scrip- "After graduation most will return to "The members represented seven ture class in the public school and now work as volunteer laymen in building up churches, and some had not met before," have 95 per cent of the pupils attending," the work of the church in their home dis- says Mr Watts. "But all enjoyed the says Pastor Dickson. "Our Kids Club, tricts," says Pastor Brownhill. "Others— worships, discussions and recounting of modelled on Vacation Bible Schools, at- like Terry Garae—will open up new experiences that took place every night. tracts an average of nearly 100 areas to the Adventist message." We felt the Holy Spirit with us." children. "More recently Ted White, Patrick Coogan and Ron Coafield organised a Home Revelation Series Spells Success public presentation of the gospel that re- sulted in a number of commitments to Christ," reports Pastor Dickson, "A fol- low up prophecy seminar is continuing. At present the church meets in the pub- lic school, but we all look forward to the day when there will be no more 'setting up and pulling down.'"

Layman Builds Church in Vanuatu o women from Coonabarabran church (New South Wales) helped three others he Laymen's Training School at Tmake decisions for Christ through a Home Revelation Seminar. Cindy Smith (far TAore, in Vanuatu, is credited with left) and Barbara Watson (far right) presented the seminar to Jean (second from left), producing an average of 14 baptisms per and mother and daughter Jenny and Lisa (centre and right of centre). The three had week in recent times. Another 12 men previously been in contact with the church, but had never made a decision for bap- graduated from the school in late tism. Inspired by the success of Barbara and Cindy, 16 church members in August, and according to volunteer Coonabarabran are now running their own Home Revelation Seminars.

RECORD October 27, 1990 11 Australia about 15 years ago, but drifted knowledge of basic health principles. Parliamentarians away from church attendance until con- Statistics reveal that, among Aborigi- tacted by Pastor Peter Cousins last year. nes in the 25-44 year age group, there is a Visit NZ School After Bible studies, the Shaws again 40 times greater risk of heart disease, joined in church fellowship and attended high blood pressure and stroke than o New Zealand parliamentarians Springwood church. among non-Aborigines. Life expectancy visited the Hawke's Bay Primary "Their daughter, Karen, who worked for an Aboriginal man in Australia is 53 School (New Zealand) on Monday, July away from home except at weekends and years compared to 73 years for a non- 30. holidays, at first showed little interest in Aboriginal man. Leader of the Opposition Jim Bolger the Kenneth Cox videos," says com- Aboriginal children are three times and National Party candidate Michael munication secretary Daisy Seid. "She more likely to die before reaching the age Laws were investigating the operation of preferred to watch a movie. But gradu- of one year than non-Aboriginal the small independent primary school. ally the messages got through. children. They spent time with the staff and board "She became so convicted that she got State coordinator for Aboriginal members. on her knees in front of the TV and Health Mrs Grace Close—a sister to Pas- The chairman of the school board, asked God to take away her smoking tor George Quinlan—organised the Pastor Trevor Rowe, spoke to the poli- habit. He answered her immediately— program. ticians about the economic condition of she has not smoked since! Then she was the school and the desire of Adventists to interested in the videos and having Bible maintain an independent school system. studies." Pastor Rowe presented both men with a Her brothers, Patrick and Alistair, also copy of Arthur Maxwell's Today, To- watched the videos and had Bible studies morrow and You. with Pastor Geoffrey Game. Alistair wit- nessed to his friend, Petra, who decided for Christ. Patrick has now gone to Vanuatu for a fly'n'build.

SDA's Play Role 0 z in Aboriginal a. Aboriginal minister Frank Saunders (left), Pas- Health Upgrade tor George Quinlan (centre) and well-known Aboriginal author Barnum Barnum (right) par- ticipate in Aboriginal health promotion. n Aboriginal Health Promotion pro- Agram held in Sydney recently fo- cused attention on the ongoing need for health education among Aboriginal Newcastle School people. It also acknowledged the contri- bution to improving the health of Abor- Holds Reunion Pastor Trevor Rowe (right) meets with the New igines of 14 Health Promotion officers. Zealand leader of the Opposition, Jim Bolger, New South Wales Minister for Health After 58 Years at the Hawkes Bay Adventist Primary School. Peter Collins officially opened the pro- gram. "I regard you as being in a key ore than 800 people attended the leadership role," he told the departmen- MNewcastle Adventist School re- Three Youth tal officers. union on August 18. The day's cel- "It is significant that Seventh-day ebrations commenced with morning Baptised in Adventists are playing a key role in praise and worship services followed by health education amongst our Aborigi- lunch, an afternoon program of nostal- Queensland nal people," adds Health and Communi- gia, a tour of the school and an evening cation director for the Greater Sydney banquet. ust 10 weeks after their sister's dra- Conference Pastor Lyndon Schick. Guest speakers included Pastors Jmatic conversion and baptism, two Aboriginal minister Frank Saunders, Robert Parr and Bryan Craig, and Good brothers and a friend, also joined the the Master of Ceremonies, paid tribute Health! editor Gary Krause. Past and pre- Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastors to Aboriginal leaders who had a vision of sent students provided the music, and Ken Davey and Geoffrey Game conduc- service for their people. Leader of the teacher Peter Beamish prepared and pre- ted the service at Capalaba, Queensland, Aboriginal community in Meekatharra sented audio-visuals. on August 25. The parents of two of the (Western Australia), Pastor George Former principals of the school who candidates had been rebaptised last year. Quinlan, highlighted the needs of Abor- attended included Robert Parr, David George and Freda Shaw became iginal people. He noted that most Abor- Caldwell, Fred Brown, Ernie Krause, Adventists 23 years ago in South Africa. igines in his generation had died at a Graham Litster, Bob Spoor, Warwick They and their six children moved to relatively early age through lack of Lawson and Ron Sparke.

12 RECORD October 27, 1990 Aore Adventist High School's wharf and from Savu Savu, on the island of Vanua SHF Team destroyed nearly all of its water tanks. Levu." Health services director Pastor Mike Many churches raised funds to enable Takes Company Brownhill reports that the quake regis- members to journey to Deuba. Plans are tered 7.5 on the Richter Scale. already being made for the next to Churches "Fortunately there was little serious campmeeting, which will be held at Savu damage in the town and no injuries," he Savu at Easter in 1991. anitarium Health Food Company says. His own house was badly shaken. Vemployees have formed a team that It's supporting pillars were cracked and presents a composite overview of the the rain-water tank destroyed. Fijian Layman company—past, present and future—to Aore's volunteer builder and mainten- meetings around Sydney. ance man estimates that it will take thou- Prepares Family "After conducting our first program at sands of dollars and thousands of hours Castle Hill in September 1989, our head to repair all the damage at the school. for Baptism office in Wahroonga received comments and letters of appreciation that con- Cive members of a family of seven were vinced us we were doing something that I— recently baptised in the Rewa river, would benefit all church members," says Fiji, after Bible studies conducted by a Castle Hill SHF sales supervisor Robin layperson. Pastor Mafoa Korosaya, the Tapping. district director, conducted the bap- The program covers the history of tism. Sanitarium and future plans. Company A Sunday radio broadcast by Fiji administrators who have participated in- Mission president Pastor Samuela clude Eugene Grosser, managing direc- Ratulevu prompted Asenaca Dobui's in- tor; Neal Schofield, assistant to the mar- terest. Previously, one son, Solomone, keting director; Harry Cole, national had read a leaflet regarding the second sales manager; Ray Windus, marketing coming of Christ, given to him by a director; Alan Holman, advertising man- m Jehovah's Witness. ager; and Dr Glynn Litster, the newly ap- "Do you think Jesus is about to pointed company historian. come?" 12-year-old Solomone asked his "In all my years of attending church, mother, Asenaca, one morning. this is the first occasion I can remember The earthquake destroyed the wharf at Aore. Unsure what to say, Asenaca replied, when the Sanitarium Health Food Com- "Don't worry, son. But are you ready for pany has taken a program of this Jesus to come?" nature," wrote Trans-Tasman Union Fiji Indians The boy half nodded, and conver- secretary-treasurer Pastor Ron Evans, in sation on the topic waned. But that even- appreciation of the meeting. "It's an ex- Hold 10th ing both mother and son listened to a cellent idea to bring the performance of radio broadcast by Pastor Ratulevu the health food company before our Annual Camp about the Millennium and the Second church members in this way." Coming. Cor the first time, Fijian Indian church Next day Asenaca asked her husband By Robin Tapping, Sales Supervisor at the Castle I— members recently had a guest how he would feel if she attended the Hill Sanitarium Health Food Company factory, New speaker to lead out at their annual Seventh-day Adventist church. South Wales. campmeeting, held this year in Deuba. Dobui became angry. "They meet on North New South Wales church minis- Saturday, and that's the day we do most tries director Pastor Owen D'Costa, and of our work and go places," he said. "Be- Vanuatu his wife, Pat, were their guests. sides, I'm a soldier. However, if you want "Many of those who attend are not to go, you can. But don't expect me to Earthquake Seventh-day Adventists," says expatriate come." Pastor Trevor Kingston. "Pastor D'Costa "After three Sabbaths on his own, Memorable for focused on the family, and the church as Dobui decided to join the rest of his fam- the family of God. Visitors and members ily attending church," says Fiji Mission Adventists showed keen interest in his messages." communication director Pastor Wapole The climax of the campmeeting was Talemaitoga. "Before long Rusiate dventists in Vanuatu have more than an outdoor baptism of seven young Lawedrau, a layman from the Veirapa Aone reason to remember the cel- people from the Suva and Lautoka church, commenced Bible studies that ebrations surrounding their 10th year of churches. Pastor Kingston conducted led to the family's baptism. independence from British and French the service. Several responded to an ap- "Now Mr Lawedrau is studying the rule, on July 27. peal to prepare for the next baptism. Bible with eight others—three of them While church members created "Everyone enjoyed the marching and soldiers contacted by Dobui. Please pray ripples of their own by taking out prizes drill display by the only Indian Path- for our lay members who give their time for musical and art presentations at the finder club in Fiji," says Pastor Kingston. and service so freely to spread the good celebrations, an earthquake damaged "The club, led by Mrs David Lal, comes news of the gospel."

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tember 23 at "Kaala," the home of the bride's parents. Sid Jebb, William Arthur, born February 1899 in London, Appreciation and Olivia plan to set up home at the farm for the present. England; died September 2 in Auckland, New Zealand. K. L. Vogel. With two older sisters and a younger brother, Bill migrated Barham. The family of the late Max Barham of Wyee, to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. He was baptised in January, NSW, wish to express deep appreciation to the many Kaisuva—Rokocakau. Sanaila Biu Kaisuva and Vani 1925, by Pastor Joseph E. Steed at the Wanganui Camp- friends who sent condolences and expressions of sym- Rokocakau, both from Fiji, were married on September 23 meeting. In 1953, following the death of his wife, Bill pathy at the passing of their loved Max. Great comfort has at the Waitara SDA church, Sydney, NSW. They plan to set moved to Hamilton to be near his daughter, Elva. In 1980 been experienced by the family in this time of sad loss. up their home in Frenchs Forest. E. B. Price. they moved to Auckland. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, was a Eily Barham. keen gardener, and a loyal church member. He is survived Morgan—Kench. Chris Morgan, son of the late James by a younger sister, and five grandchildren. He was prede- Woods. Pearl and her children, Janettie, Colin, Yvonne and Jessie Morgan, and Sonya Kench, daughter of Ray ceased by his two daughters, Elva Watson and Nella (Mrs Taylor), Kelvin, and their families, deeply appreciate and Frances Kench (Sydney, NSW), were married on Sep- Kapma. R. R. Barriball. the kind thoughts, floral tributes and personal expressions tember 16 at the Wahroonga SDA church, Sydney, NSW. of sympathy expressed in paying tribute to Eric, a loving Chris and Sonya, who met at Avondale College, plan to set Marshman, Bertie, born April 27, 1894; died March I husband, father and grandfather. With comfort we await up their home in Brisbane. Chris is a salesman, and Sonya at his home at Teralba, NSW. Bertie served as a signalman our Lord's soon return and reunion with our dear one for is a teacher at the Pine Rivers Adventist Primary School. during World War I, and joined the SDA Church at the end eternity in God's kingdom. Allan Butler. of the war. He emigrated to Australia, and worked as a miner and at roadbuilding during the depression years. Skenner—Dodds. Peter John Skenner, son of John Bertie was a faithful member of the Wallsend church. He is and Marie Skennar (Bumngbah, NSW), and Janelle Ruth survived by his children, Vera, Edna, Nathan, Dora and Weddings Dodds, daughter of Les and Olive Dodds (Eungella), were Albert; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. married on August 26 in the Church of Christ, Laurie McMurtry. Bain—Gloor. Darren Mark Bain, son of Don and Faye Murwillumbah. Peter and Janelle plan to set up home at Bain (Cherrybrook, NSW), and Kristine La Rae Gloor, Eungella, Murwillumbah. Max Mulligan. Millist, Colin, born September 29, 1909, in Christ- daughter of Ken and Lisia Gloor (Eugene, Oregon, USA), church, New Zealand; died August 20 at Waikarei Hospi- were married on July 22 at the Veneta SDA church, Steen—Hori. David Steen and Tracy Hori were married tal and was buried at the Glenmark Cemetery, Waipara. He Oregon. Darren and Kristine have returned to Australia, on February 4 in the Whakatane SDA church, New Zea- grew up in the Harewood district, near to where the present where they will both continue their studies at Avondale land. David, an accountant, and Tracy, a bank officer, airport is situated. A keen farmer, Colin later moved with College in 1991. Donald E. Bain. have set up their home in Auckland. Ron Lewis. his wife and sons to a property known as "The Mound." Colin had been a faithful church member from childhood, Brabant—Pascione. Geoff Brabant and Beatrice Thompson—Sirett. Sean Thompson and Tammi and in spite of impaired health due to a stroke six years Pascione were married on August 5 at the home of Michael Sirett were married on September 2 in the Springwood ago, continued to attend Rangiora church each Sabbath. Pascione, the bride's brother, at Kawerau, North New Zea- SDA church, Brisbane, Qld. Sean and Tammi, who met as He is survived by his wife, Helen; sons and daughters-in- land. Geoff and Beatrice have set up their home in members of the "Endless Praise" singing group, are living law, Graham and Kay (Waipara) and David and Wendy; Murchison, South New Zealand, where Geoff is a farmer. in Brisbane at present. Peter Cousins. and grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew (all of Dalby, Ron Lewis. Qld). Brian H. Abrahams. Trim—Johnson. David Trim, son of John and Mary Casey—Heywood. James Alexander Casey, of Trim (formerly of Sydney and now of Newbold College, Neumegen, Margaret (Rita), born April 3, 1903, at Morpeth, NSW, and Lesley Anne Heywood, of England), and Winifred Johnson, only daughter of Larry Otorohanga, New Zealand; died September 14 at Wahroonga, were married on September 16 at the Waitara and Beverley Johnson (Ceres, California, USA), were mar- Bethesda Home, Auckland. Rita grew up in Auckland and SDA church, Sydney, NSW. James and Lesley plan to ried on August 20 by Pastor R. Donaldson in an outdoor married in 1929. After separation three years later, she settle in Morpeth (near Maitland), where James is a well- service in Yosemite National Park, USA. David and opened a millinery business. Rita was baptised by Pastor known artist and signwriter. Bruce Price. Wendy have returned to Newbold, where they plan to con- Geoff Ratcliffe in 1953, and was a member of the tinue their studies. John B. Trim. Ponsonby church. As a pianist, she became a centre of Cotton—Smith. David Maxwell Cotton, son of music for many groups, including Bethesda from 1984. Maxwell and Sadie Cotton (Rosanna, Melbourne, Vic), Rita is survived by her son, Brian; grandsons, Mark and and Lyndell Kathleen Smith, daughter of Cli ff and Thurza Grant; and grand-daughter, Leigh. R. R. Barriball. Smith (Bundaberg, Qld), were married on September 16 in Obituaries the Bundaberg SDA church, Bundaberg. David and Sutcliffe, Norman Claude, born October 5, 1908, at Lyndell plan to set up their home in Brisbane, where "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall Charters Towers, Qld; died August 28 in Ayr, after suffer- David is a chartered accountant. A. J. Bath. asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. ing indifferent health for many years. Norman spent most ... For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, of his life in the cane fields at Ayr. He was baptised in 1980 Deppler—Blair. David Deppler and Colleen Blair were with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and by Pastor W. D. Boucher at Home Hill. Norman was a lov- married on April 15 at the Whakatane SDA church, New with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will ing and caring family man. He is survived by his children, Zealand. They plan to make their home in Sydney, NSW. rise first. ... Therefore encourage each other with these Evelyn Johnson, Claude, Vera Rust, Irene Burrows, Ron Lewis. words." I Thessalonians 4:13, 16, 18, NIV. The Signs Pub- Sandra Reeves, Robert, Lillian Dallecort, Beatrice lishing Company staff join the church family in expressing Mahlberg and Cynthia Sutcliffe; sister, Jessie Stockham; Edwards—Wilson. Bradley Edwards, son of Kathleen sincere sympathy to those who have lost the loved ones re- brother, Dave; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great- and Mike Rogers (Rockingham, WA), and Keren Wilson, corded below. grandchildren. Pastor Ross Baines, pastor of the Home daughter of Lynray and Margaret Wilson (Wahroonga, Hill church, assisted in the service. Alvyn N. Goldsmith. NSW), were married on September 25 in St John's Uniting Askin, Gladys Mary, born April 14, 1905, in Timaru, Church, Wahroonga. Brad and Keren plan to set up their New Zealand; died June 14 in Masterton. Sister Askin Correction: In the obituary notice for Arthur Raymond, home in Gosford, where Brad is a cabinetmaker, and joined the SDA church in the 1930s. A quiet worker for the name of his wife Daisy was omitted from the list of sur- Keren is a teacher at the Central Coast Adventist School. the Lord, she was loved by all. She is survived by her chil- vivors. The writer apologises for this. V. B. Parmenter. dren, David, Peter, Rosina (Schultz), Elaine (Wadesworth) and Humphrey. Allen Foote. Field—Rendell. Geoff Field and Tonya Rendell were married on September 26 in the East Prahan SDA church, Inglis, Thomas Walter, born 1913 in Cororooke, Vic; Advertisements Melbourne, Vic. They plan to set up their home at Chelsea died September 21 at Geelong. Tom was brought up on Heights. Mery Sparrowhawk. the family farm, receiving his primary education at Mullumbimby 50th Anniversary. Calling all past Cororooke and then attending the Colac High School. He members, pastors, teachers and visitors to Mullumbimby Geelan—French. Jeffrey Ross Geelan, son of Robert married Jean Lyness on February 20, 1942, and they es- on December I to celebrate 50 years of growth. For ac- and Jennifer Geelan (Cooranbong, NSW), and Jennifer tablished their home in Geelong West, later moving onto a commodation or further information, call (066) 84 0141 Lois French, daughter of Roger and Greta French (Auck- small farm at Colac. Jean's mother had been baptised fol- or (066) 84 2825. land, New Zealand), were married on April 12 at the lowing a mission conducted by Pastors Roy Gane and 0. Brightwaters SDA church, Newcastle, NSW. Jeff and K. Anderson. Through Jean's witness, Tom was baptised Wanted. Mature, retired woman who would like to be Jennifer met in Auckland and are now residing in by Pastor J. B. Conley in the early 60s in Geelong. Tom part of a Christian home and in turn look after an eight- Cooranbong, where Jeff is with the Sanitarium Health and Jean were both active members of the Colac church, month-old baby. Phone (02) 628 6448. Reference needed Food Company. L. C. McMurtry. where Tom played a prominent part in the building of the from pastor. present structure. In 1973 they moved to Redcliffe, Hart—Apps. Sid Hart, son of Ken and Patricia Hart Mildura, returning to Geelong in 1979. Tom is survived by Help Yourself and Your Church! I do superannu- (Sutton, NSW), and Olivia Apps, daughter of Kevin and his wife; and children, Dorothy, Cohn and Elaine. Pastor ation, tax effective investment, life, disability and income Loretta Apps (Murrumbateman), were married on Sep- Lyn Uttley assisted with the service. Ed Totenhofer. insurance and all general insurance. Part of commission

14 RECORD October 27, 1990 will be given to offering or appeal of your choice. Phone: your musical talent for the Lord, write, also sending an Real Estate—Queensland. Nationwide Realty Terry Marsh, AMP representative Cooranbong, (049) audition tape, to "Endless Praise," c/- Werner Carrasco, Caboolture, 30 minutes from Brisbane. For all your real 77 2614 (home), (018) 49 6802 (car) or (049) 25 7555 (of- PO Box 706, Liverpool NSW 2170, or phone (02) estate requirements call licensee, Bronwen Jones, Village fice). 602 2011 B/H. Mall, Morayfield Road, Morayfield Qld 4506. Phone A/H (074) 95 7688. Country Living—Queensland. Large, 5 B/R, new Building Plan Drafting. Lake Macquarie and New- home on 25 acres. Electricity, phone, plenty of water, large castle areas. Theology student, Micheal Batterham, civil Real Estate—Adelaide. Selling or buying in Adel- shed, organic vegetable garden. Thirty minutes engineering background, experienced in preparing build- aide? For personalised and friendly service, contact Rosy Maryborough, one hour Hervey Bay. $55,000. Phone ing plans, also civil design and survey drafting. Phone Hodgkinson—the specialist in the north-eastern suburbs (071) 29 2308 or 29 2396. (049) 70 5763 evenings. and adjoining hills areas. L. J. Hooker—Modbury. Phone (08) 263 2022 A/H (08) 380 5466. Western Highlands Mission Triennial Session. Christian Videos and Cassettes for sale and hire. Notice is hereby given that the Session of the Western Evangelism, health, kids, movies, music, nature and more. Real Estate—Melbourne, Ringwood Area. For all Highlands Mission of the SDA Church will be held at Free catalogue. Inquiries (07) 888 3225 or toll free (008) your real estate needs contact Raymond J. van Paglum Adventist High School on December 6-9. The 77 3114. Schoonhoven for personal service. C. E. Carter & Son Pty business of the session will be conducted in harmony with Ltd, Est 1923, 128 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood Vic the constitution, and will include the presentation of ad- Adventist Retirement Village—Kings Langley, Syd- 3134. Phone (03) 870 6211, A/H (03) 729 9315. ministrative, departmental and financial reports for the ney. Ready to occupy—two B/R units. Be quick! Only period of 1987-1989. The departmental directors and three left. Priced from $89,000 to $98,000. Sunday You Don't Need to Be Alone. Buying a house or a members of the executive committee will be elected. viewings can be arranged. Units are situated within walk- business can be a confusing experience. If you need indi- Lionel H. Smith, Secretary, Western Highlands Mission. ing distance to local shopping centre. Bus stop at village vidual and discreet personal legal service, contact Ken connects with train to Sydney. This church-operated vil- Long, solicitor, Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Modest 3 B/R hide- lage also includes hostel and nursing home care. Inquiries Sydney. Phone (02) 29 4081. away on four acres sloping bushland. Power, phone, town to Lynne McCamey, Adventist Retirement Village, 56 water, garages and workshop. Sealed road to property, 10 Elsom Street, Kings Langley NSW 2147. Phone (02) Williamstown Transport Service. Furniture re- km to Nambour shopping centre. $ I 18,000. Phone (074) 622 3889 between 9.30 and 3 pm. movals: local and interstate. Storage provided. Packing 46 7213, or write to PO Box 251, Nambour 4560. supplied. Reasonable rates. All goods insured. Free Alstonville Retirement Village. Those interested in quotes. Reverse charges for long-distance calls. Phone Moving to Sydney? Year-old B/V house for sale. the Alstonville Retirement Village should immediately (03) 729 1811 B/H or (03) 397 7190, all hours. Mobile $249,000 ONO. Double garage. Double storey. 4 B/R, contact the Administrative Officer, PO Box 306, phone (018) 38 3140. PO Box 214, Williamstown Vic main with en suite. Built-ins throughout. Study, lounge, Alstonville NSW 2477; or phone (066) 28 1887, or (066) 3016. dining, family room. Tasmanian oak kitchen with dish- 28 1016. Vacancies are limited in this superbly located de- washer etc. Landscaped, paved. Income potential with velopment in the Northern Rivers area of NSW. Advertisers Please Note: All advertisements should granny flat. Phone Mrs Kearns, work (02) 487 9391, A/H be sent to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, (02) 626 0894. New Estate—Cooranbong. "Avondale Heights" es- Warburton Vic 3799. Advertisements approved by the edi- tate. Set in a gently sloping position above the existing tor will be inserted at the following rates: first 30 words, Adventist Aviation Association Annual General township, these homesites enjoy good elevation and a $10; each additional word, $1. For your advertisement to Meeting. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General pleasant view. The emphasis for this new estate will be on appear, payment must be enclosed, with a recommen- Meeting of the North NSW Adventist Aviation Associ- quality. To maintain the value of your investment, a brick dation from your local pastor or Conference officer. ation will convene at Avondale Memorial church Path- and tile covenant has been provided with a minimum finder hall at 8 pm on November 3. All members, guests dwelling size of 128 sq m (14 squares). All lots will be fully Finally: Patience is something you and interested personnel are cordially invited. serviced with town water, underground electricity, and J. Bryant, Secretary. kerbed tar-sealed roads. Prices range from $45,000. For admire greatly in the driver behind further information, contact Raine and Horne, you but not in the one ahead. Singers Urgently Needed. If you would like to use Cooranbong, on (049) 77 1222.

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