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Profiling a Woman Witha Mission —6 Making Your Dependence-4 Declaration of Registered by Australia Post—publication No REC July 9,1994 A New Hospital WingatWarburton was bornatWarburtonon June 5,1915,andisoneofthe4000babiesdelivered by Warburton early 1900suntil1932. Hospital's firstmedicalsuperintendent, DrHowardJames.Jamesservedthe areafromthe had takenplace duringherlifetime. Mrs Leesaidshe wasdelightedtovisitthe institutionagaintoseethedramatic developmentthat The openingof thenewwingofWarburton Hospitalisfeaturedon page11. Coronella RetirementVillage, Nunawading.MrsLee,thedaughterofPastorCharles Head, ttending theOpenDayat WarburtonHospital,Victoria,onJune8wasEvelyn Leeof R emphasis includes an erroneous understanding of the biblical teaching of sin, a A Time to Speak perfectionist theology of salvation, and a certain understanding about the "And so it was gradually and subtly that nature of Christ, which, to them, is very here is, people were turned away from God's important since it undergirds their Taccording truth to other men's private opinions." eschatological doctrine of salvation. to the wise man 4. On account of these dissident In addition, of course, they have a of the Old teachers, the church and the gospel deep conviction that the church at large Testament, a were brought into disrepute. has fallen into apostasy. time at which it The history of the Christian church It is an incontrovertible fact that an is appropriate to reveals that there have been similar situ- erroneous understanding of sin speak. It follows ations at various times in the past. inevitably leads to an erroneous doc- the time when Satan, the arch deceiver, knows well trine of salvation. This is perhaps the Solomon says it is better to keep silence. what strategies to use and how to imple- saddest aspect of the whole matter. Having followed this latter course for ment them in his determination to People are being deceived regarding the nearly three years, I have reluctantly weaken the church and detract it from most important thing of all—the gospel come to the conclusion that something its Heaven-appointed mission. and the plan of salvation. And the now has to be said about the claims and Some of the reasons for my concern church is judged to be in apostasy, in activities of certain groups and individu- are as follows: part at least, by these very criteria which als among us whose critical spirit and 1. The establishment, in the past year themselves are erroneous. independence of action are proving divi- or two, of a number of independent While we do not for one moment sive and detrimental to the church. groups under several leaders who have question anyone's right to believe and In the interests of tolerance and broken away from the church and teach what they are convinced is neces- patience and in the hope that things sary, it needs to be clearly understood might change, I have previously It has not been a pleasure that these particular theological views refrained from comment. It seems to me for me to write this editorial. do not represent the teaching of the that there is wisdom in allowing the fruit church at large. Neither do they repre- to ripen so that its true character may be sent the teachings of "historic evident to all. formed their own congregations. Adventism," regardless of what their The past two years or so have seen an 2. Teachers from Australia and else- proponents claim. Neither do they rep- escalation of independent activities and where, some of them retired or former resent historic, biblical Christianity. hardening of attitudes to the corporate ministers, others laypeople, who have Were the church as a whole to follow church on the part of those concerned. held meetings in various places, includ- these particular views, we would with- Of course, not all "independent" activi- ing the island territories of our division, out doubt end up on the fringes of ties are of this kind, and we thank God sometimes openly attacking the church, authentic Christianity, rather than being for those that are loyal and supportive. preaching their own particular theology, the end-time proclaimers of the "ever- However, the church has been severely and in general causing confusion and lasting gospel" in its fullness as God has embarrassed on a number of occasions consternation. called us to be. by a small minority who feel no loyalty 3. The continuing existence of several Those who espouse these ideas usual- to the organised church and who seem independent publications, all highly crit- ly quote the writings of Ellen White constrained to pursue their own ends ical of the church and all dealing in extensively. They frequently do so, how- without reference to the body as a deceptive half-truths or manifest ever, selectively or by quoting out of whole. untruths, aimed at undermining the context to suit their argument. This is an Before proceeding further, I urge that church and its leadership and creating unacceptable way in which to use the those reading these words will also read division and doubt. writings of God's messenger. carefully the following passages of scrip- 4. The baptism of followers of these She also has something to say about ture: Acts 20:28-30; 2 Corinthians 11:2-4, self-appointed leaders, including the the very attitudes and activities we are 13-15; 1 Timothy 4:1, 2; Romans 16:17, rebaptism of some previously baptised here discussing: "We are not to hurl 18; 2 Peter 2:1-3. There are many and received into the fellowship of the thunderbolts against the church of lessons to be drawn from these inspired church, contrary to the accepted proce- Christ militant; for Satan is doing all he words, among them the following: dures of the church. possibly can in this line, and you who 1. There were divisive elements in the 5. The diversion of funds, including claim to be the remnant of the people of early Christian church, self-appointed tithe, from the mission of the church to God had better not be found helping teachers who had arisen from within the privately sponsored activities, some of him, denouncing, accusing, and con- community of believers claiming the them unrepresentative and contentious. demning. Seek to restore, not tear rank of apostles or inspired teachers. Something also needs to be said down, discourage, and destroy" (E G 2. These false teachers used "feigned about the theology underlying much of White, Manuscript 21, 1893). words," that is, deceptive or fabricated this independent activity. In general, It is wise and appropriate counsel for words. They were deceivers. many of these divisive "right wing" ele- us all. 3. They succeeded in drawing after ments have a particular theological As a result of the attitudes and activi- them some followers. Barclay says, emphasis that motivates them. This ties I have briefly outlined, the body of

2 RECORD July 9,1994 Statement of Affirmation

n recent times the Seventh-day Adventist Church has been accused of falling into widespread apostasy. The charges I have been made by a small minority within the church who appear to believe that they are the only true defenders of the faith and hence the real remnant. It is further alleged that church leaders have all apostatised and are responsible for the current apostate state of the church. These are serious charges, which can no longer go unanswered. The matter of critical and divisive elements within the church was discussed recently at the South Pacific Division Presidents Council. Those present—the division officers, union presidents and conference presidents, unanimously sub- scribed to the following statement of affirmation. We commend it to the membership of the church in the South Pacific Division as an honest and earnest declaration of our individual and collective convictions. We further solicit the prayers and support of the church for those who have been deceived by these unfounded allegations and for those of our ministers called to labour in areas where critical and divisive voices are frequently heard.

e, the undersigned leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia and New Zealand, division offi- Wcers and union and conference presidents, gladly affirm without reservation our loyalty to and support of the message and mission of the church as set forth in the Bible and summarised in the 27 Fundamentals, and our commitment to the proclamation of the three angels' messages. We further affirm our joyous belief in the everlasting gospel of our risen Lord, and our fervent wish is that it be fully understood and unreservedly accepted by all claiming the name Seventh-day Adventist. We recognise with sorrow our humanness and our ability to make mistakes, but categorically deny allegations that we have, either collectively or individually, departed from the teachings of the church into a state of apostasy. We call upon those who have made such charges to withdraw them as being unfounded and untrue. We further call for an end to the divisive activities of those involved in certain private organisations currently operating in this division and that lead to confusion, distrust, disunity and in some cases loss of personal faith. We also call upon the membership of the church to distinguish between authentic ministries in the church and those organisations that are personally or privately motivated, testing them by Scripture and by their fruits. Above all, we commit ourselves again, and invite the church to do likewise, to a renewed dedication to Jesus our Lord, and to finishing the task committed to us all in readiness for His appearing and His everlasting kingdom.

Bryan W Ball David E Hay Peter J Colquhoun Rex V Moe South Pacific Division Central Pacific Union Mission South Queensland Conference North NSW Conference Laurie J Evans Von Hibo Adrian R Craig R W Townend South Pacific Division Papua New Guinea Union Greater Sydney Conference North New Zealand W Tom Andrews Mission Darrell W Croft Conference South Pacific Division Calvyn Townend Victorian Conference Kenneth L Vogel Harold G Harker Western Pacific Union Don Hosken Western Australian Trans-Tasman Union Mission South New Zealand Conference Conference David D Blanch Conference Cedric Wallace Desmond B Hills Northern Australian R Neil Lawson Tasmanian Conference Trans-Australian Union Conference South NSW Conference Neil W Watts Conference South Australian Conference

Christ is, in some places, suffering. In believe that things will somehow write this editorial. I am not a con- some localities it is bruised, and else- improve of their own accord. One who frontationalist by nature. But I would be where it is festering. I believe that in has written recently about the situation derelict in my duty if I did not alert the certain instances it may be healed by says, "We are simply dreaming if we church to what is happening at the pre- tender, compassionate care and by true think that the dissident movements sent time. openness to the Word and to the Spirit. among us will simply collapse before May God continue to guide us all to a Let us hope and pray that this may be our eyes if we wait long enough." deeper understanding of His will and so. In other instances it may require Sadly, this is probably the reality. His truth. And may He give us all toler- removal of the infection before true Responsible committees and church ance, honesty and integrity in the pro- healing can take place. boards may ultimately need to give this cess. Given current trends and attitudes, matter their serious attention. Bryan Ball we're deceiving ourselves if we still It has not been a pleasure for me to President, South Pacific Division

RECORD July 9, 1994 3 Declaration of Dependence

by Ken Long simply to keep the angels in servitude; to keep them from knowing a better life. The Declaration of "God," he alleged, "was motivated by self-interest." The originator of this Dependence homas Jefferson, a 33-year-old, red- Declaration of Independence was headed lawyer, plantation owner, Lucifer. He declared that his way would gifted thinker and writer sat in his lodg- be a new way—an independent way. His We, the members of the Seventh-day ings for 17 days drafting a document of Declaration of Independence created Adventist Church, acknowledge You critical national importance. Seventeen sin. Separation and independence from as God our Father, our Saviour and days that would alter the future of his God is sin. Redeemer, our Creator, and our country. Things would never be the The essence of the great controversy is Priest. same. dependence or independence. As God our Father, we thank You Thomas Jefferson had been asked to Are you going to be independent? for Your all-pervading love. We thank write a statement declaring the indepen- Doing things your own way? Setting up You for allowing us to call You our dence of the United States of America your own materialistic castle so that it Father, and for calling us Your chil- from mother England. On July 4, 1776, seems you don't need to rely on God? Or dren. We thank You for Your holy the Declaration of Independence was are you always dependent upon Him? presence and Your divine protection. signed by 56 representatives of the peo- Matthew says we can have the free- We thank You and praise You for ple of America. dom of dependence if we put God first Your continuing interest in our In the 1770s the citizens of the United in our lives. "Seek first his kingdom and church and Your patience and perse- States were becoming restless. England his righteousness, and all these things verance with each member. We thank seemed to act purely in its own self-inter- [food, shelter and clothing] will be given You for Your Word and for the reve- est. It levied taxes and passed laws that to you as well" (Matthew 6:33, NIV). lation of Your wisdom. affected the colonies, without under- Peter says, "Cast all your anxiety on As Creator of the world, we hon- standing or appreciating their effect. him because he cares for you" (1 Peter our You. We thank You for creating English commercial interests were 5:7, NIV, emphasis added). each one of us in Your loving image. always preferred. It was exasperating! It Anxiety? Could it be caused by worry- We thank You for Your continual was frustrating. It had to stop. ing about your clothing, your food, your care, for our daily bread and for Your So the Declaration of Independence shelter, your next mortgage payment? Is sustaining power. We thank You for was drafted. "We, therefore the repre- it your job security or your business? life and for breath, for health and sentatives of the United States of Cast it all on Jesus. He cares for you. happiness. We thank You for nature, America ... do ... solemnly publish and He alone is absolutely dependable. for the sun and the rain, for wind and declare that these United Colonies are When Thomas Jefferson sat in his for calm, for thunder and lightning, ... free and independent states, that they study drafting the Declaration of for birds and for animals, for the per- are absolved from allegiance to the Independence he was aware of the petual reminders of Your individual British Crown, and that all political con- widespread implications for the United interest and concern. nection between them and the State of States. The declaration could change As our Saviour and Redeemer, we Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally lives irrevocably. thank You for the generosity of Your dissolved." But there is a declaration that can salvation, for the amazing gift of By this declaration the United States have far greater effect than the Jesus Christ, for the ever-present proclaimed their independence. Declaration of Independence. It is the Holy Spirit. We thank and praise You A long time ago—historians are Declaration of Dependence. If each of us for Your unconditional forgiveness unclear if it was July 4—another made a were to declare our eternal dependence and the security of Your presence in Declaration of Independence. on God, then our lives would be changed our lives. We thank you for your re- The author was unhappy and discon- eternally. Consider the following as your creative and redemptive power. tented and he made his feelings clear. Declaration of Dependence. 0 As our Priest, we praise You for

"God was a tyrant. His laws were made 1.,a1,1; vilica,a• irhn h./7T'% [nail Sy(Inc_‘. Your selfless sacrifice on our behalf; for presenting our spiritual poverty in Official Paper Manuscripts All copy for the RECORD should be sent the magnificence of Your blameless Seventh-day Adventist Church to: The Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company, and holy character; for interpreting South Pacific Division Warburton, Victoria 3799. Manuscripts or computer disks will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self- our prayers into the music of heaven. Editor Bruce Manners addressed envelope. Phone (059) 66 9111. Fax (059) 66 For all these blessings we give You Assistant Editors Lee Dunstan, 9019. thanks and praise and honour. We, Karen Miller Subscriptions South Pacific Division, $A31.00 $NZ43.40. Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall All other regions, $A67.00 $NZ94.00. Air mail postage rates the members of the Seventh-day Copy Editor Graeme Brown on application. Order from Signs Publishing Company, Adventist Church on this day, just Senior Consulting Editor Laurie Evans Warburton, Victoria 3799, Australia. Printed weekly by Signs after July 4, 1994, declare our eternal Publishing Company. Cover Photo: Sue Marshall dependence on You. A.C.N. 000 003 930 Vol 99 No 26

4 RECORD July 9, 1994 LETTERS

breathes its last and it takes us even sions I was so depressed I tried to com- Need to Care longer to preach the gospel to every mit suicide. In reference to "Why They Leave the person. Alec C Thomson, WA If it wasn't for the mercy of God and Church" (Adventist View, June 4, the love of an Adventist I would have Flashpoint) it should be noted that the Thank you for your concern, and for been dead by now. facts stated are similar for the older your years of subscribing. Church Parents: be educated and stay close generation who elect to become non- administrators have unreservedly to your children. Actively denounce churchgoers or link up with an indepen- affirmed their 100-per-cent support of drugs. Pray that marijuana is never dent ministry. Signs as it is, and so Signs will continue. decriminalised. And if this letter helps Poor human relationships, a non-car- even one person, it will be worthwhile. ing attitude on the part of elected lead- Marijuana Destroys Stuart Deans, NSW ers and the ministry are listed as rea- I read with interest the editorial sons for departure from the church. (May 7) regarding drugs and society's Disturbed Over Poem How do we change this? response in the "harm minimisation" I was greatly disturbed by the third A lifetime in the church has shown theory. verse of the beautifully written, but me, that with few exceptions, presidents I'm 24 years old and for half my life I doctrinally unsound, poem and those who work closely with them have been a heavy marijuana smoker. "Missionaries" (June 11). Does it not have a great depth of love and concern Six months ago I stopped. matter anymore how much we deviate for their church brethren. But at the Any notion of marijuana being from our truths on the state of the church level shepherding is a lost art, harmless is dangerously misguided and dead, as long as it sounds good? How and although there are some excep- complacent. I cannot oppose its use did it ever get past the editor? Isn't it tions, there is very little interest on the strongly enough. It adversely affects a time the writer had some lessons on the part of elected leaders and ministry. Is user's personality, it suppresses the state of the dead? it a generation gap or one created by rational thought processes and becomes We are soon to be tested sorely on higher education? the focus of the user's life while all else this doctrine. Let us be careful what we Answers have to be found to this is ignored—family, friends, school, job, print. Lea Crisp, Qld problem, for people will respond to the health—you name it. church in terms of how they see it It destroys the memory, concentra- The word "spirits" should have been through their elected leaders and the tion and motivation suffer immensely, "spirit," as in "the spirit of the mission- ministry. and relationships become unimportant. aries." We're currently asking your sec- How do we bring this level of care The smoker is deceived into thinking, ond question. and concern as reflected by division and I'm OK, it doesn't hurt me to smoke union leaders into the local church this. Don't be fooled. It gave me 12 Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily repre- scene? Until the gap is bridged, a stable years of misery, anguish and trouble sent those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to church membership and growth will that could have been avoided. My fami- RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, remain an uncertain factor. ly didn't deserve the suffering they Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their Lawrence Naughton, Qld experienced. On more than four occa- name, address and telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be Support Signs printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and liter- I am greatly concerned about the ary requirements, but the author's original meaning will recent information regarding the Signs. vst art1C141160--- not be changed. Not all letters received will be published. We have already lost Our Little Friend, Good Health and Alert and, now, unless something happens in our church in Australia, we will lose Signs. 70DAY WE ARE Go/N6 STI/DY We came into the church during the 7HE 1A0D IC EMI cHi/A;c11 depression when an old lady sent us ANY so/110721r( rEALLIFE Our Little Friend and Signs of the nos ItIor CM A Col Times. My father read the Signs and found the truth that changed his life and the life of his family. Where are all the others who came into the church through the Signs? Can we not keep it alive? Where are the Christian people of whom Jesus said, "Ye are My witnesses"? Two of the churches I visit operate Signs racks and they can't get sufficient to supply the general public who appreciate the Signs. Let us resuscitate it before it

RECORD July 9, 1994 5 Woman With a Mission

by Karen Miller "We have children whose parents are ers to spread the gospel to their people. political prisoners, whose parents are in We're aiming to fulfil that need through "At the time we were really gaol or who are orphans," says Helen. young peoples' education." scared. But the Lord's hand was "Teenagers will often be taken by the Many who attend Eden Valley decide over us." Burmese army to be used as porters, so to be baptised, alienating them from they come to us to escape. There are their families and villages. only two high schools they can attend, "When Rosie, the daughter of a minis- hellfire was heard during the night, and we're one of them. We have to cater ter from another denomination was bap- Syet there was Helen Hall at 6.30 for these children, and they're fully tised, her father was hauled up in front am, in her pink slippers and Thai sarong, dependent on us to provide everything of his congregation and ridiculed," busying along another day at Eden for them." Helen recalls. "He is no longer allowed Valley Academy on the Thai-Burmese Earlier in the year, the Burmese had to be the pastor. border. photographed the school, expecting that "Rosie's family told her she couldn't I watched her walk across the yard Eden Valley staff and students would be come back home anymore. But as that from the kitchen with Mimi-po, her par- arrested. Their pictures were shown to year progressed she was called home tially blind cat, tucked under her cardi- the Thai government—with a demand once. And because she had been work- gan. for the school's closure. ing for me she had some money to give Helen, a diminutive, dynamic, "At the time we were really scared. them, which pleased them a bit. When Australian Adventist, seems to move But the Lord's hand was over us," we were at her village in January pro- with the air of "so much to be done." explained Helen. "The local official told moting the school, her parents came to That was some four years ago, nine Bangkok to go and arrest the 90,000 ille- the meeting. Her mother stayed and years after her voluntarily establishing a gal adults working in Tark province and asked if we could find a sponsor for her school on the Thai border to care for leave the children alone. 'I'm here to youngest child, so they're obviously needy Karen refugee children. starting to come around. Now, politics is making the future of "Sometimes parents soften "Sometimes parents soften after a few Eden Valley precarious, so while Helen years; sometimes they don't." after a few years; sometimes visits her Melbourne "home," and sits These alienating reactions from par- close by the fire, she wonders at the they don't." ents can be heartbreaking to the stu- future of "her" children and school. dents. If children have problems with "The Burmese, who have had an educate, not to arrest,' he said." their parents when they're baptised, they ongoing war with the Karen for the past Now there are talks of restricting become permanent residents at the 40 years, protested about the existence access to the border, with the Karen academy. Quite a number at Eden of Eden Valley to the Thais," she says. given limited access to surrounding Valley can't go home. They stay at "They wanted to know why a school was areas. They won't be allowed to go to school and during vacation become the permitted to operate with Karen shopping areas, or travel between workers, earning money for themselves. refugees. The question puts the Thai camps. officials in a very difficult position—they "As far as Eden Valley is concerned, don't want to hurt us, yet they have to we don't know where we fit," says Kids Need You build good relations with the Burmese." Helen. "Sometimes we're considered a About 350 children from 10 scattered satellite camp and at other times we're At Eden Valley, 200 students are Karen camps on the Thai side of the ignored. Whichever category the school fully sponsored and 120 have part Burmese border will make their way to area fits into will restrict either teachers' sponsorship. New regulations mean Eden Valley to begin the new term. The or students' access to the school. It will the school may not be able to get rice politics will affect their security. deeply affect the lives of our students." from the camps. That means that all The Karen people do not have official Yet Thai government education offi- students will have to be fully spon- refugee status. The United Nations High cials have been very helpful to the sored—at a cost of $A200 per year. Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) school. The local area's assistant director A student-aid fund means people can could issue travel documents, but the wants his daughter to learn English at give smaller amounts and students are Thais won't allow the UNHCR near the the academy, and the local headman has assisted from the fund. Sponsorship Burma border. Without visiting the area, sent his children to the summer school to (tax deductable) can be sent through the group can't gain the refugee status learn English. the Adventist Development and they need. The Karen are classified as "Perhaps God will use these events to Relief Agency, 146 Fox Valley Road, non-people. A non-person can't go any- soften people's attitudes toward us," says Wahroonga NSW 2076. where. Helen. "The Karen need trained work-

6 RECORD July 9, 1994 The staff find places for them to work though she had when they finish their education. been told it was the And at times the negative reactions most difficult to from neighbouring villages can cause deal with). concern. The poverty-stricken village "I just picked an across the river from the school has examiner's name received help from Eden Valley's wel- out of the phone fare workers, Year 10 girls—much to the book," the persis- antagonism of the local Buddhist monk. tent Helen recalls. "He actually forbade them to take He hurriedly called anything to the village this year," says her in for an inter- Helen. "Not even blankets. And the vil- view, then excused lagers were so cold. He did this because himself from the the village children were starting to room, saying he was attend Sabbath school." going to talk to The village is poor and unhygienic, some of his board with elephants, buffalo, pigs and dogs. members. The village has everything, Helen said, Unbeknown to but no toilets. Everything goes into the Helen, he called river—the academy's water supply. Ross Ecclestone, "That village has been very anti- head of the maths Christian," says Helen. "But their atti- core, and a former tude is softening. Dr Hon came out with principal of Sydney a fly'n'build and treated the old and sick Adventist in the village. That was helpful." College—and a for- The active Sabbath program draws mer colleague of the local children. It cares for 12 kinder Helen's. and primary kids and 110 junior and ear- When the exam- liteens. The rest of the 350 students are iner returned, he youth. Helen says the afternoon was extremely affa- Adventist Youth program is the "big ble and even tried thing." to get Australian "From the time church is over until government aid to help pay for the uncertainty. From the days of moving the afternoon meeting at 5 pm, children exams ($A500 per student). the students to a temporary camp practise with singing, dialogue and act- "I spoke to the examiner last week," behind the hills when the Burmese shells ing out stories," says Helen. says Helen, "and he wants to come to came too close, to the current situation She speaks with confidence of God's the school at exam time. And he has of being a political pawn, it has taken a leading in the development and the arranged for them to do the exams with- strength of character, and drive, and direction of the school. out cost. They'll be marked for nothing faith to continue in the difficult circum- "In all our problems," Helen says, too!" stances she has faced. "God has provided answers, often If the students do well it will be diffi- The school has already been relocated before we have had the time to ask, and cult for them to achieve a tertiary educa- four times. Students and volunteers dis- we praise His name for his love and pro- tion, as they have no travel documents mantled and carried by hand every tection." to go to any college or university. board and nail. She says that an example of this has "Our graduates are used by the As you read this, Helen will be back been the incredible support she has French medical corps as translators, and at Eden Valley in her home among the received from a New South Wales state others teach in the small local village pri- paddy fields with the non-people. She examiner. She has sought to have her mary schools run by pastors. Some are will be doing the shopping (a 6.30 am to students sit Australian exams to enable trained and work as lab technicians and 6.30 pm adventure). She will be looking them, should they ever become legal others are nurses," says Helen. out for the occasional scorpion (she's people, to have a recognised education. Eden Valley's future, when Helen absolutely fearless compared to the per- "I can only say that what happened eventually retires, is in the hands of its son she once was who was nervous of was a miracle of God's leading," she current students. insects on Australian bushwalks), and no says. "We have many kids with innovative doubt she'll be hoping that the king On Helen's last morning before going ideas and drive, but they need more cobra doesn't come visiting the toilet back to Thailand a few years ago, she training," says Helen. "They could be again. was in Sydney. She was discouraged the leaders of the school and community. And she'll be looking for ways to pro- after knocking on examiners' doors However, they need to be older, as the tect those children in need. ❑ throughout Australia and being refused Karen culture respects age." any help. She decided to try the New Helen and her 12 years of students Karen Miller is an assistant editor of the South Wales Examination Board (even have always existed in an atmosphere of RECORD.

RECORD July 9, 1994 7 Church Destroyed ated with an A-grade in United Nations Awards Church every one of his Mass Communication subjects at "Fire destroyed the Macquarie University. He Kanwal church in the The Seventh- majored in TV early hours of Sabbath day Adventist directing/scriptwriting, but morning, May 21," Church was one of also topped classes in adver- reports Midge Davidson, four organisations tising, radio and print jour- communication secre- recognised by the nalism, and media theory. tary for Kanwal church United Nations for "Some television is spiritual- (NNSW). "Very little its efforts to make ly and culturally damaging, was salvaged. We as a a significant con- as in 'television is the drug church family are tribution to the of the nation,' producing a shocked and greatly sad- building and generation of screen-suckled dened at the loss of our preservation of vidiots," says Mr Kent. dearly loved church healthy families. "Hollywood is not exactly home, but our spirits are The award was teaching nonviolence or last- high. We look forward accepted on behalf ing love. But then again the to rebuilding, hopefully of the church by medium can be a powerful in the not-too-distant Pastor Athal tool for good, and I'm sick future. In the meantime Tolhurst (pic- of seeing breweries use TV the Salvation Army, sit- tured), the better than churches do." uated next door, has General opened its doors to us, Mr Kent's current "spare Conference under- and our Sabbath services time" project is a video secretary, during a series on the prophecies of are conducted as usual. special ceremony Daniel. We know not why this at UN headquarters in New York. Vincent Payola, chief of disaster occurred, but do the United Nations Non-Government Organisations 8000 for Christ believe it will eventually Section of the Department of Public Information, present- Australian evangelist prove a blessing to all. ed the awards. The other three groups to receive the Pastor John Carter preached Your prayers will assist award were: The Non-Governmental Organisation's to capacity crowds in his to that end, and we at International Committee, The Alan Guttmacher Institute third evangelistic effort in Kanwal thank you." and Rehabilitation International. Nizhi Novgorod, Russia, fill- ing the 5500-seat stadium twice each evening with hun- Wales and Victoria for the Media Centre ran on dreds left outside waiting to First Couple occasion, and included the Channel 10 Melbourne from get into the meeting. On Some 80 of the 109 names White, Brendling, June 5 to 26. The spots will May 16 more than 8000 peo- descendants of the first Stamway, Tyler, Platt, then be shown on Channel 7 ple stood indicating their Adventist couple to be mar- Romero and Saunders, their Melbourne in August. Later belief in God as Creator and ried in Australia met recent- spouses, children and grand- in the year Discovery mes- the Bible as the Word of ly in the Parramatta church children. The newest family sages will be aired on the God. hall, Sydney, NSW. The cou- member, three-months-old Vic Television Network ple, Louis Romero and Zoe Elizabeth Grace throughout regional Elizabeth Forden, had been Romero of Sydney, was also Victoria. married in Melbourne in present. 1887 by Pastor Mendel A Halt to Vidiots? Burma Volunteers Israel. Ten of the couple's 11 Vic TV Spots The 1000 Missionary grandchildren came from Discovery television spots Movement (1000 MM), various parts of New South sponsored by the Adventist whose objective is to place 1000 volunteer missionaries Did You Hear ... ? in unentered areas, recently expanded into Myanmar and ... About how few Western Christians actually read established a new training the Bible for themselves? centre. Thirty volunteer mis- Some 85 per cent of professing Christians never read sionaries started their train- the Bible. The major reasons they give are: 48 per cent ing and will soon be placed cite lack of discipline; 44 per cent cite lack of time; 6 per in Myanmar. On another cent do not understand what they are reading and 2 per frontier, on April 1, the 1000 cent have poor eyesight or reading skills. Sydney minister Grenville MM sent five Koreans and Kent (pictured right) gradu- one Filipino to Russia to

8 RECORD July 9, 1994 F SIIPOINT work among the Korean ence in those same coun- people living inside Russia Vincent's Playing Soccer Now tries. The theme will be along the North Korean "The Time Is Now," reflect- border. ing urgency felt around the world. Church in Albania Just three years after Bonhoeffer Letters Albania opened its doors to The letters of martyred religious freedom, Seventh- theologian Dietrich day Adventists have formal- Bonhoeffer to his fiancée, ly organised themselves in Maria von Wedemeyer, are that country. Some 70 dele- to be published in 1995, 50 gates representing believers years after he was executed from Tirana, capital of by the Nazis. Abingdon Albania, as well as Korea, Press, a United Methodist Shkodra and Elbasan con- Publisher, has won North vened, April 14-16, in 4!- American rights to publish Tirana and voted to adopt a Vincent Behbe from Zimbabwe recently received the letters. church constitution and orthopaedic surgery on his misformed foot at the Sydney Salvo Hotels End form the newest church Adventist Hospital. Vincent is now able to play soccer, entity—the Albanian thanks to the Sydney Adventist Hospital, the Rotary The Salvation Army has Mission—as part of the Club of Turramurra, Qantas and the Pichford family who marked the end of its hotel Trans-European Division. hosted Vincent's stay. ownership worldwide by the The Albanian Mission sale of the Railton Hotel in headquarters will be in Auckland, New Zealand. Tirana. An executive com- says 90 per cent of the stu- Decline Kinship The Salvation Army had mittee was elected and the dents complete the course The General Conference begun providing alcohol- delegates voted a program and graduate. After com- Administrative Committee free, cheap accommodation to reach out to Albanian pleting two courses, a recently voted to ask to travellers in Auckland in society with the message of Buddhist man then asked if General Conference person- 1903. hope in the soon returning he could become baptised nel to decline invitations to of the Lord. and join the Adventist speak at meetings sponsored Tyndale's Testament Church. by "Kinship International." A British library will pay Rwanda Update This homosexual-support $US1.5 million for a copy of The Ugandan College Accredited organisation appears to con- the first English edition of Government asked the The Middle East College, done a homosexual lifestyle. the Bible that is still intact. Adventist Development in Lebanon, was accepted on The copy is one of two of and Relief Agency to join May 16 as a fully accredited William Tyndale's New three other agencies to college. Future graduates Testament translations still remove and bury Rwandan will now be given degrees in existence. The other copy, bodies floating in Lake that are widely accepted in Global Billy at St Paul's Cathedral, is Victoria, a task made diffi- the Middle East. The Billy Graham missing 71 pages. Almost all cult due to their state of Evangelistic Association of the 3000 copies of the decomposition. ADRA's Treasurer Killed plans a Global Mission, book printed in Germany in operation, funded by contri- The treasurer of the March 16-18, 1995, via satel- 1526 were burned by the butions from the govern- Zambesi Union, Johan lite from a crusade in San Bishop of London. Tyndale ments of Uganda, Australia Seligmann, died on May 21 Juan, Mexico. His message was burned at the stake in and the United States, is as a result of a car accident will go in 50 languages to 1536 for making the Bible directed from a base camp in which an oncoming car about 165 countries. At the available for the common near the river in Golo, 80 lost control and hit his vehi- same time, via satellite person, considered an act of kilometres south-west of cle head-on. The accident transmissions, Global heresy. the capital, Kampala. occurred while Mr Mission will hold a three-day Seligmann was driving from Christian workers confer- Burmese School Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to Some 1646 students have Johannesburg, South Africa, enrolled in the Burmese where his wife, Merle, was Bible Correspondence undergoing treatment for July 23 National Bible Day School, 400 of whom are a multiple sclerosis. He is sur- July 30 Lilydale Adventist Academy Offering result of the Adventist vived by his wife and three Longburn Adventist College Offering World Radio broadcasts. children, the youngest being August 6 Signs Rally Day The Bible school director 18 months old.

RECORD July 9 1994 9 Survey Shows Support for Signs

ost readers of Signs of the Times and style, they found Signs to be an Graph 4: Interest in Content Mmagazine feel that it always has "appealing" magazine. something in it they are interested in. "We've always found people have They look forward to receiving every been more than ready to accept Signs, issue and feel that it has a good variety whenever they've been offered," says ❑ Past Recipient of interesting articles. Pastor Manners. "What surprised us was Not At All °Past Subscriber These are the key findings revealed the degree of acceptance. According to Interested ■ Cerre,t Recipient in independent research carried out by the survey, you'd have to give 99 Signs ® Current Subscriber marketing analysts Elliot and Shanahan away before you'd find someone who Research in a phone survey of more wouldn't read any of it! Not Very than 300 former and present recipients "And this appeal isn't confined to the Interested and subscribers to Signs. older age bracket. In fact, the rate of "We're absolutely ecstatic with the acceptance are similar for those under overwhelmingly positive response to or over 40." Quite I,' the Signs," reports the editor of Signs of Some 95 per cent of recipients and Interested the Times, Pastor Bruce Manners. "The subscribers said they found Signs infor- findings were far better than we dared mative, and 86 per cent said they found hope." it interesting. The most positive reac- Very Interested The 300 surveyed were divided into tion came from current subscribers of V four equal groups: current sponsors, whom 99 per cent expressed satisfac- former sponsors, current recipients and tion with the magazine. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 "What is more critical," says Pastor former recipients. In their phone inter- % of Total Sample views, questions were asked relating to Manners, "is the fact that there is a the overall appeal of the magazine—in large group of former recipients—peo- "Most readers feel the magazine always has style, appearance and content; per- ple who once had Signs sent to them, something in it they are interested in; they look ceived positives and negatives; its per- who like the magazine. Half of this forward to every issue."—Elliot and Shanahan ceived values; general degree of satis- group wished they still received Signs. faction with the magazine; and suggest- There's a message in this for those who "health issues" as most important. Just ed areas of improvement. want to be involved in evangelism that's over 15 per cent thought its "biblical sto- "The results of this survey indicate appreciated." ries/facts/Christian/religious content as its that overall reaction to the magazine is The main reason given for no longer most important benefit." very favourable," the researchers said. subscribing to Signs was financial pres- Most (64 per cent) felt that it had "no "And this attitude is shared by both cur- sure (28 per cent). However, one in five real problems." Just 5 per cent said they rent and past subscribers [see graph]." said that they let their subscription felt there was too narrow a range of Some 91 per cent of those interviewed lapse because they just "never got topics—half of them (2.5 per cent] felt (present and former subscribers and around to renewing" it. Signs pushed religious beliefs too much. recipients) said that in its appearance Sharing of magazines is quite com- "One of the criticisms laid at us as mon. Almost two-thirds of those sur- editors of Signs has been that the popu- How to Improve veyed said that at least one other per- lar style we've adopted has made the son read their copy. magazine too flippant," says Pastor An important issue explored in the Manners. "We asked the researchers to Signs survey was the purpose of the maga- include a question in the survey about When asked how to improve the zine. "We wanted to find out how well perceptions on the 'seriousness' of the magazine, 54 per cent said it was fine it was doing its task," says Pastor Man- magazine. Some 84 per cent said they the way it is and 7 per cent did not ners. "The researchers included a ques- thought the content 'serious enough.'" know. Some 6 per cent said it needed tion that asked people what, if any- In their written report, Elliott and more pictures, 5 per cent said it thing, they considered the main bene- Shanahan state: "From the responses to should cover a wider range of topics, fits of the magazine to be." the statements it is clear that most read- while another 5 per cent suggested Again, there was little difference ers feel the magazine always has some- more health topics. Four per cent between the over- and under-40 age thing in it they are interested in, they wanted more for youth and younger groups. Just over 30 per cent of respon- look forward to every issue, the content readers. Three per cent asked for an dents said the main benefit was that it is serious enough, the magazine is put increase in its religious content and 3 "had something for everyone—a good together well, and the magazine is a per cent asked for less religious- range of topics." A quarter saw the main handy size. Just over half those sur- based topics. Three per cent said the benefit as its being up to date in "topi- veyed feel there are enough photos in magazine should be thicker and 3 per cal," "current issues" and "world the magazines, and the majority don't cent said it should have more in- events." Another 20 per cent saw it advo- believe the content of the magazine is depth, harder-hitting articles. cacy of "healthy living" and coverage of too religious."—Lee Dunstan

10 RECORD July 9, 1994 TT New Hospital Wing Opened

cers of both the past and present. He paid special tribute to Dr Errol Thrift, the longest-serving executive director in the hospital's 84-year history, and to Dr Martin Strahan, a former executive officer. "These gentlemen," said Pastor Hills, "have both contributed so much, both professionally and finan- cially, to the survival of the institution." The $A5 million expansion of the hospital was financed by an SPD grant of $A3 million and loan for the balance. Another $A600,000 is needed to complete the outfitting of the wing, for items such as surgical equipment. "We are wrestling with this problem at the moment," said Pastor The latest extension to the Warburton Hospital overlooks the beautiful Yarra Valley. Hills. "Our plan is to enter the 21st centu- ry as an accredited, premium health new extension to Warburton president of the South Pacific institution," he said. "The best days of AHospital, Victoria, was opened on Division (SPD), said, "The health its institutional life lie in the future." June 7 by the local member of parlia- work is the heart of the Adventist To foster the support needed for its ment, Jim Plowman. ministry to the human race. immediate outfitting and, later, its The addition of the three-storey Warburton is a part of this work, and ongoing capital requirements, the hos- wing provides 25 new single and twin glad to be so . . . bringing its convic- pital's board, encouraged by Pastor rooms for medical and surgical facili- tion of health, healing and hope to Hills, took an action to establish the ties and obstetrics patients, giving a the community of the Yarra Valley Warburton Health Foundation. The total of 50 beds. The other 25 beds and to all who visit the institution." foundation is similar in concept to will be used for the care of alcohol Pastor Desmond Hills, president of others working for the Auckland and and chemical-dependency patients. the Trans-Australian Union Sydney Adventist Hospitals.—Lee The opening of the extension was Conference (TAUC) and chairman of Dunstan attended by representatives of the the Warburton Hospital Board of church's administration, health Trustees, presented a brief history. department, the general community "An institution is the length and and local governments. shadow of its people," he said, paying Profiling the health work of the tribute to the many employees, pro- church worldwide, Dr Bryan Ball, fessionals, officers and executive offi- Care for Carers The newly established Warburton Health Foundation is an opportunity for both the public and church members to provide financial support for an institution providing unique forms of health care and life-changing opportunities. "Funds from donors and patrons will be used to provide facilities and equipment within the hospital and health-care environment," said Pastor Don Bain, the hospital's chief executive officer. "And unless specified by donors, funds will not be used for operating expenses. "There are currently up to $A900,000 of capital requirements, of which a quarter are urgent, immediate needs," added Pastor Bain. "In addition to the outfitting of the new hospital, there is the need to refurbish the hydrotherapy rooms and health-promotion facilities." Members of the foundation make a commitment to either a lump-sum donation or payments spread over five years, with donations being tax-deductible. Jim Plowman, the Member for Evelyn, officially Foundation members will also be eligible to serve on one or more of the opened the new Warburton Hospital extension. foundation's advancement committees.

RECORD July 9, 1994 11 Last year the media centre pro- Church Leaders Visit China duced a 30-second commercial to encourage people to read the Bible. Pastor Larry Laredo, Adventist Media delegation of Seventh-day Helen, speak fluent Mandarin. Centre manager for New Zealand, dventists visited the People's The 12-member delegation consisted made contact with the management of Republic of China at the invitation of of Eugene Hsu, chair of the East Asia the Bible Society recently and they the China Christian Council (CCC), the Committee, Hong Kong office; Pastor are making available $NZ5,000 to sup- ministerial and administrative body of Kloosterhuis; Pastor Bert Beach and his port the Adventist funding for the the Protestant church in China. wife, Elaine; Pastor Rasi and his wife, campaign. Arriving in mid-May, the 12-member Julieta; Dr Verner Vyhmeister, dean of The chief executive of the New group met with Bishop Ding, president the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary; Zealand Bible Society, Colin Reed, of the CCC and chairperson of the Dr Jack Blanco, chair of the religion said in a letter to Pastor Laredo, "I am Three Self Patriotic Movement, China's department at Southern College; Pastor glad that you are happy for Seventh- recognised Protestant church. Myron Widmer, associate editor of the day Adventists to cooperate with the Adventist Church leaders accepted Adventist Review; and Pastor and Mrs Bible Society on the running of Bible the invitation in hopes of improving Lee. TV spots from July 10 through to relations with the Protestant church Bible Sabbath/Sunday weekend. and with the government, and to "We are happy to provide $NZ5000 increase awareness and sensitivity to as suggested and would be happy for Adventist concerns. Bible Society the use of the wording Seventh-day In another meeting, members of the Adventist to appear as a tag at the end Adventist delegation met with Zhu Shi Supports of the advertisement. Yuan, Department Chief in charge of "We are so pleased with this devel- Christianity and Religious Affairs Outreach opment. May God bless you and those Bureau Under the State Council, and who work with you." with Guo Wei, who is in charge of the ew Zealand's Bible Society is sup- Because of the additional funds, Protestant Section. During the proceed- N porting the Adventist Church's these advertisements will also be ings, Pastor Robert Kloosterhuis, the television campaign to be screened the screened at peak viewing time. They General Conference (GC) vice-presi- week commencing July 10 as a build-up will appear on New Zealand's Channel dent, talked about the church's educa- to Bible Sabbath/Sunday, July 16. 17. 3 network. tional, health and publishing work. Pastor Bert Beach, the GC director for Public Affairs and Religious GC President in New Zealand Liberty, described the Adventist Church's philosophy of religious freedom and church-state relations. Pastor Humberto Rasi, the GC education director, talked of the Adventist philosophy of education and the great need for ministerial training. The group also visited several of the 13 seminaries in China and discussed the possibility of having special courses for Seventh-day Adventist students or an exchange program of professors and students. Currently there are few Seventh-day Adventists among the seminary students. Because they were an official delega- pastor Robert Folkenberg, presi- papers, and at least three radio station in China by invitation, members of 1— dent of the General Conference, tions broadcast nationally the news of the group were asked to speak in sever- visited New Zealand for two days, Pastor Folkenberg's visit. al of the churches. In all, nine members April 24, 25. He spoke to a large gath- A communications workshop was of the group spoke 11 times in churches ering of church members at the conducted to coincide with Pastor in six cities. Among the speakers was Christchurch Theatre Royal on the Folkenberg's visit, and several South Pastor Milton Lee, a veteran Chinese Sunday evening and shared with min- New Zealand church communication evangelist. Pastor Lee spoke to a gath- isters and their families some of the secretaries attended his press confer- ering of more than 500 people, some of concerns and future development of ence and were able to see first-hand whom he had baptised. the church. how the media operates and what Now 79 years old, Pastor Lee's visit Prominent news stories were print- they do with the story following an was an emotional time. He and his wife, ed in two major New Zealand news- interview.—L Laredo

12 RECORD July 9, 1994 Possums in the Night by Glenda Amos

month after our first camp • • • see last week's RECORD) A The third camp we went camping again! "There was a slippery two-metre- was on a station high waterfall we had to climb over near a large forest on our walk. No one could have and beach—ideal made it up alone. I was chosen to be for building shel- boosted up the slippery slice of rock ters, orienteering with the help of Graeme Parlane and track and trail. and Mr Higgins pushing. It had a variety of "I reached the top and tied a rope animals and the to a large rock for the others. I teens enjoyed could then see everyone felt confi- helping to milk dent to climb. And further up the sheep. track we came across a half-sub- net was the only thing between us! merged cave leading to a beautiful • • • • • Matthew got his survival knife waterfall. My most lasting experi- ready—just in case—because pos- ence was the team work." "I liked building a shelter, swim- sums can become vicious. We were (Matthew, Voyager) ming in a heated pool and the both scared stiff. walk." (Owen, Friend) "The sinister sniffing moved to • • • • • "I enjoyed the 6-7 kilometre the side of our tent. Matthew gave a walk, the swimming and the food. I wild kick at the possum and yelled, "Although it was scary I enjoyed liked everything!" (Olivia, Friend) but the possum, to our surprise, it, especially when it was finished. "We got honours by the tons. I took no notice whatsoever. It just God watched over us and were all did my star and advanced swim- kept sniffing and poking its head kept safe." (Arnie, Ranger) ming honours and studied first aid." under the fly. At last the possum, (Andrew, Companion) Freddy (so named by Matthew), • • • • • "Mrs Higgins had no choice went away to visit other unit camps whether she went swimming or not, and silence filled our camp air The Explorers went on a 20-kilo- clothes and all!" (Karen, again!" (Cameron, Ranger) metre hike. One of the group, Companion) Sheralyn, remembers "the hike was • • • • • quite challenging. It took all day. • • • • • When we got back we had tea, then Camps help us to us to see God's talked about the beautiful things we "It was late and all the leaders gifts—an interesting and beautiful had seen that God had made. I real- had gone to bed, the whole camp world to live in; skills we can use to ly liked the camp-out, and learned was deathly silent. It was 11 pm. help others; great friends and a to appreciate what God has done Suddenly, out of the darkness, came Saviour who has made a way of for us." a high-pitched sniffing sound. escape from sin and death. As the Matthew asked me if it was me stars came out at night we were • • • • • making the noise. In a quivering excited by the thought of Jesus' whisper, I told him I wasn't. It was a return. Soon we would going The wheel on the trailer came off possum. through Orion to the city of God. as the Companions headed to their "It came over to our tent search- And that would be even better than camp. The bolts on the axle had ing for food. Its shadow looked camping! sheared off, which made them late awfully big as it leant on our tent for camp. The Friends helped them door, illuminated by moonlight. The Glenda Amos is the director of the set up camp in time for Sabbath. possum clawed at the tent and Manawatu Pathfinder Club and a pastor's poked its nose under. The mosquito wife.

RECORD July 9, 1994 13 NOTICEBOARD

Brandsburton, England; d 3.6.94 in (Largs). R V Moe. G B Scott, G Burton Potter Hospice, Adelaide. Married Chas Warburton Hospital, Vic. Married George Williams in 1930. Predeceased by her hus- Weddings Barber in 1933. Predeceased by her husband Gunn, Irene Daphne, b 29.11.21; d 31.5.94 band. Survived by her sons, Ross, Howard in 1962. Survived by her sons, Derwent, at Hamilton, North New Zealand. and Morris (all of Adelaide); and daughter, Anderson—Bradley. Fraser Anderson Roland (both of Warburton East) and Glen; Predeceased by her husband, Len. Survived Daphney Falconer (Old). Graeme Olson and Rachael Bradley were married on June and daughter, Bronwyn Roberts (both of by her sons, Sidney, Christopher and Morris 5 at Piopio, North New Zealand. Warburton). (all of Hamilton); and daughters, Leonie Wilson, Geoffrey Leaf, b 27.12.1897 in John Denne Trevor Rowe, Darrin Parker, Phillip Bishop, Lewin (Cambridge) and Annette Lankow Christchurch, South New Zealand; d 20.5.94 Arthur Johnson (Sydney, NSW, Australia). J P Matthews at Kings Langley, NSW. Married Idrys Browning—Bryant. David John 29.3.29, who predeceased him in 1983. Browning, son of Fay Staggs (Lismore, Brown, Norman James, b 28.9.1899 at Kuplowski, Sofia, b 18.12.15 at Dob, Survived by his sons, John (Kings Langley) NSW) and the late Raymond Browning, Carlton, Vic; d 21.5.94 at Lakes Entrance. Poland; d 27.5.94 in Blacktown Hospital, and Ralph (Brisbane (Old). and Wendy Leigh Bryant, daughter of Predeceased by his wife, Violet, in 1988. NSW. Married Phillip Kuplowski in 1946. Lionel A Smith Henry and Verlie Bryant (Lismore), were Survived by his sons, David (Club Terrace) Survived by her husband; daughter, Anne married on June 12 in the Lismore SDA and Donald (Bairnsdale); and daughters, Biro; and grandson, Phillip (all of Wood, Archibald Keith, b 25.8.02 at church. Michael Browning Lesley Battye (Ferntree Gully), Barbara Doonside). Ray Southon Yarram, Vic; d 7.6.94 at Queen Elizabeth Turner (Eskdale), Caroline King (Maleny, Centre, Ballarat. Married Evelyn Renkin in Macaulay—Burn. Pastor Albert Old) and Denise Turner (Kilsyth, Vic). McKinnon, Frederick Gordon, b 24.11.04 1926. Predeceased by his wife 14.12.88; and Macaulay and June Burn (nee Rogers) 0 Battye, D Brown, L Turner at Coonamble, NSW; d 20.5.94 in Lourdes daughter, Floris, 18.3.93. Survived by his were married on June 5 in The Entrance Nursing Home, Port Macquarie. Married sons, Alan (Ballarat) and Maxwell (Stawell); SDA church, NSW. L C Coombe Craigie, Lily, b 22.2.15 at Rozelle, NSW; d Ivy in 1929; she predeceased him in 1963. daughter, Marjory Hames (Adelaide, SA); 29.5.94 at Bankstown. Married Ray Craigie Married Loreen in 1965; she predeceased 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchil- Watson—Harvey. Mark Anthony 3.12.45. Predeceased by her son, Rodney, in him in 1972. Married Beatrice Batterson in dren. R J Trood, L Burns Watson, son of Dixie Watson (Carrum 1970. Survived by her husband (Greenacre); 1975. Survived by his wife; son, Max (both Downs, Vic) and Valerie Saunders sons, Walter (Sydney) and Raymond Bruce Port Macquarie); daughter, Bevlee Peel (Frankston), and Donna-Anne Lucille (Windsor); brothers, Owen (Old), Pastor (Sydney); six stepchildren; 15 grandchildren Harvey, daughter of Alton and Ida Harvey Arthur Duffy (Sydney) and Mel (Armidale); and nine great-grandchildren. Advertisements (Croydon), were married on May 30 at and sisters, Mavis (Adelaide, SA), Olive Allan Probert, Des Potts, Vern Heise Nathania Springs, the Dandenongs, Vic. (Kurri Kurri, NSW), Ivy (Oregon, USA) Engineering Personnel Vacancies. Adrian Raethel and Noellie (Sydney). Lionel A Smith Merchant, Debbie Joy, b 20.9.58 at Applications are invited for the following Richmond, Vic; d 29.5.94 at Bundoora. positions in the Plant Development Division Geale, Beverley Joan (nee Cleverdon), b Survived by her parents, Avery and Joy; of the Sanitarium Health Food Company at Obituaries 27.10.52 at Temora, NSW; d 24.5.94 in twin sister, Denise (all of Macleod West); Cooranbong: •Mechanical Engineering Newcastle. Married Paul Geale 21.8.93. and brother, Gary (Diamond Creek). Designer. •Electrical Engineering Designer. Ball, Emma Isabel, b 7.3.01 in Adelaide, Survived by her husband (Largs); son, Anthony Kent Applicants should possess the relevant SA; d 27.5.94 in Sydney, NSW. Survived by Shontelle Dougherty (Largs); brother, John TAFE Certificate/Associate Diploma qualifi- her husband, Pastor Alfred Ball; and daugh- (Cooranbong); sisters, June Rose (Forster), Martin, Lily Florence, b 4.8.16 in cations or equivalent. •Two Tradesperson ters, Erica Borgas, Unita Smith and Heather Verlie Marko (Wallsend) and Narelle London, England; d 26.5.94 in Flinders (Fitter Machinists or Sheetmetal Workers). Jackson. S R Goldstone, Bruce Jackson Hawkins (Cooranbong); parents, Clive and Hospital, Adelaide, SA. Married Alfred Applicants for all the above positions should Joan (Cooranbong); and Paul's children, Martin in 1939. Predeceased by her hus- possess significant experience in industry. Barber, Marion May, b 19.12.10 at Matthew, Carmen, Melanie and Paurne band in 1992. Survived by her son, David The Plant Development Division designs (Toowoomba, Q1d); daughter, June and manufactures machinery and equipment Granville-Short (Adelaide); and grand- for use throughout the company's branches children. Allan Croft in Australia and New Zealand. Please direct applications to: The Manager, Plant Brisbane Adventist High School Milne, Violet Nora, b 16.8.13 in England; d Development Division, PO Box 40, 26.5.94 in Proserpine Nursing Home, Old. Cooranbong NSW 2265. Phone (049) 77 1103 Married Edward Milne 12.12.34. or fax (049) 77 2490. Predeceased by her husband. Survived by 21st Celebration Reunion her sons, Edward, Richard, Harold and Greek-speaking Volunteers. Dino Gerald; daughters, Alice, Mary, Lillian, Mastromihalis, who worked in the Greater Beverley and Judith; 28 grandchildren and Sydney Conference, is now working in the 15 great-grandchildren. Middle East Union on Cyprus, and has been • NOTE CHANGED DATE • Alvyn Goldsmith, Selwyn Hawkens requested to conduct an evangelistic program in the city of Marivpol, Ukraine, which Parker, Neta Joyce, b 9.4.27 at Finch has a large Greek population. He is wonder- 6 August, 1994 Hatton, Old; d 28.5.94 in Wesley Hospital, ing if there are some Greek-speaking people, Brisbane. Married Fredrick Parker 2.7.46. either from Australia or New Zealand, who Predeceased by her husband 24.11.93. would like to travel with him to the Ukraine Special Program Survived by her son, Kevin; and daughter, to assist in running this program, which will Eleanor Malezewski (both of Mackay). be held August 19 - October 1, 1994. Contact Bob Borresen Pastor Eric White, Volunteer Service, phone Combined SS & Church 10.00am (02) 489 7122. Phillips, Morris Francis, b 11.11.13 in (Uniting Church, 481 Broadwater Road, Mansfield) Christchurch, South New Zealand; d 22.5.94 Volunteer MBA Needed to serve as at Bethesda Adventist Home, Auckland, chairman of the Business Department at North New Zealand. Married Marjory Middle East College, Beirut, Lebanon. This picnic lunch together 9.11.35. Predeceased by his wife 7.7.86. person would need to have a Master of Survived by his son, Emrys (Melbourne, Business Administration, and is for a period Vic, Australia); and daughters, Louvain of two years. Contact Pastor Eric White, evening Variety Concert 8.00pm Berridge (Hamilton, NNZ) and Maureen Volunteer Service, phone (02) 489 7122. (Mansfield SHS Hall) Chatfield (Levin). John Veld, Heinrich Rusterholz, Volunteer Accounting Teacher Geoff Manuel urgently needed at Eden Valley Adventist For all past students, teachers and friends Academy, Thailand. To teach accounting Serdeczna, Marianna, b 20.8.1899 at with economics (not essential) to upper sec- of the school ... Redziny, Poland; d 22.5.94 in Mount Henry ondary level. Commence immediately, until Hospital, Perth, WA. Survived by her son, February 1995, or longer. Contact Pastor Ryszard (Poland); and daughter, Janina Eric White, Volunteer Service, phone (02) Phone (07) 343 2600 for more details. Bajraszewski (Perth). Cyrus S Adams 489 7122. Williams, Florence Myra, b 15.8.09 at Tickets for A Gala Evening, 8 pm Panaroo, via Terowie, SA; d 20.5.94 in Mary tonight, available at Queensland Performing

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The Manager, 26 Cotswold Road, Strathfield matters (complex commercial arrange- NSW 2135. ments), custody, access maintenance of children. Rates negotiable. Contact Elizabeth Avondale College Azalea Court—Retirement Living at Haynes of Yandells, Sydney. Phone (02) 223 Hornsby, NSW. A one-bedroom unit is avail- 7699 or fax (02) 221 4042. able at 48-50 William Street, Hornsby, NSW, The College seeks applications from suitably for a retired person or couple. The location is Adventist Lawyers. Covering all aspects qualified Seventh-day Adventists, committed to convenient and the community is caring. A of Australian law. Ronald Bower LLB of the objectives of Christian education, for the resident-funded contribution of $A83,575 is Corser & Corser, First Floor, 256 Adelaide required together with fortnightly mainte- Terrace, Perth WA 6000, (09) 224 6222 or following positions available January 1, 1995. nance. The contribution will be largely AH (09) 316 2086. Kenneth Eastman refunded when the resident leaves. Contact LLB of John Wojtowicz & Associates, 1171 Mr Alf Miller on (02) 476 6063 for further Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005, (09) 481 LECTURER IN EDUCATION details. 4262 or AH (09) 459 6509.

The appointee will have classroom experience (preferably Camellia Court—Retirement Living at Taxation. If you require assistance with secondary), be familiar with current pedagogical theory and Hornsby, NSW. Bedsitter units are available. your individual or business taxation affairs, practice, and be aware of current trends in Australian Suitable for a single, retired person. Camellia please contact: Fred Eakins, CPA, of Court is handy to Hornsby shops and rail. Frederick J Eakins & Associates, 28 Charles education. SDA Church services are held at Camellia Road. Lilydale Vic. Phone (03) 739 5565. Court, with other churches nearby. A non- Recent tertiary teaching experience in one or more of Learning refundable donation of $A7500 is required Accountant We advise on all aspects of Theory, Research into Teaching, Curriculum Theory, Philosophy with fortnightly maintenance now $A38.20. taxation, business and investments. Contact of Education, Moral Education, and Sociology of Education, Contact Mr Alf Miller on (02) 476 6063 for Ronald Mager!, 1185 Hay Street, West Perth would be an advantage. further details. WA. Phone (09) 481 1803. Alstonville Adventist Retirement Ansvar Insurance for WA Church Village is proud to offer you one- and two- Members. For all your insurance require- LECTURER IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY bedroom units designed for your comfort ments—business, partnerships and all and available for immediate occupancy. domestic needs (special discounts for pen- The appointee will have a broad knowledge of Industrial Come and enjoy the beautiful North Coast sioners/retirees)—call Graham Sidney Technology, with expertise in Wood Technology and Design with us. Phone Brian Sparke on (066) 28 (agent). Phone (09) 299 6855 or (018) 95 Studies. 1532 or A/H (066) 28 1887. Fax (066) 28 2503. 5602. Ansvar for motor and household insurance. General Practitioner Wanted for busy Contact your nearest Ansvar office: Qld (07) Full details of the positions, conditions of employment, and the 2-man family medical practice which has 221 8449; NSW (02) 683 4166; Vic & Tas (03) application procedures may be obtained from the Principal, been run by SDA doctors for 10 years. 650 9711; SA (08) 338 1900; WA (09) 321 Avondale College, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW 2265. Situated just 2 hours north of Perth. 6291; NZ (9) 309 0385. Interesting, varied practice with opportunity Ph 049 77 1 107 Fax 049 77 2578 Applications close August 1. for ongoing training. Great place to settle. Advertisers Please Note: All advertise- Schooling to TEE level. Inquiries: Dr ments should be sent to RECORD Editor, Andrew Van Ballegooyen, phone (096) 51 Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Vic 1714 (BH), (096) 51 1335 (AH), fax (096) 51 3799. Advertisements approved by the edi- Arts Centre, Southbank. Don't miss this Freecall 1800 817 781. 1637. tor will be inserted at the following rates: opportunity to experience top-quality enter- first 30 words, $20; each additional word, tainment in superb venue and support Southeast Queensland's Lovely WTS Furniture Removal. Local, coun- $1.50. For your advertisement to appear, AdCare's outreach. Lockyer Valley, just one hour from try and long-distance. Storage provided and payment must be enclosed, with a recom- Brisbane and near the Great Divide, has packing supplied. All goods insured. Free mendation from your local pastor or confer- New Release! Ross Corney sings 10 songs excellent value homes and acreage. Contact quote. PO Box 214, Williamstown Vic 3016 of hope for these troubled times, "Not Ken Morgan, Lockyer Valley Realty, Phone (03) 397 7190 all hours. Mobile phone Alone," Vol 4, $A19.95 including postage. Laidley. Freecall 1800 817 781. (018) 38 3140. 500 sold in three weeks. Orders: 56 Hamstead Way, Balmoral NSW 2283. Phone Cottage for Rent. Person/s interested to Cooranbong and Morisset. If you are REUNION (049) 75 2557. rent cottage and shed, preferably someone moving to our area, or if you need your interested in organic gardening and handi- rental property professionally managed, or it Natural Product—now in New Zealand, crafts. Phone (079) 74 1267 or write Betty you would like to sell your property—give us LILYDALE ACADEMY soon in Australia. if you desire good health, and Dennis, PO Box 155, Ubobo via a call. An Adventist family business serving 30th CELEBRATION have keen interest in natural herbs, or know Gladstone Qld 4680. your needs. Raine & Home Cooranbong— anyone who would like better health, we (049) 77 1222, Grant or Jill Lawson; Raine & REUNION would like to hear from you. For informa- Secluded 4-BR Home on 59 acres. Home Morisset—(049) 73 2922. Warwick tion: phone Gayle (09) 827 1575, Sue (09) Splendid 180° views, bitumen road, power, Lawson or John Britten. For all past students, 630 2857, or write S Jamora, PO Box 104343, phone. Good sheds, machinery, ample tank Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland, water. 15 min Stanthorpe SDA School. For Buying or Selling a Home? If you're teachers and friends of New Zealand. details, phone (076) 81 3144 or 83 5284. part of the Great Advent Movement and the school. you're buying or selling a home, then out Whereabouts. Anyone knowing the Urgent Sale. 250 quiet, bush acres, 3-BR individual and discreet personal service may whereabouts of Sonya Moore and Narelle house, double garage, 2.5 yr old, BIRs, car- be for you. Contact Ken Long, Solicitor. Phone (03) 728 2211 Strauss, please contact Mrs M Sharp, Church pets, dam, 10 min to Childers, 40 min to Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street. for registration and Clerk, PO Box 367, Lavington NSW 2641. beaches and Bundaberg. Plenty of potential. Sydney NSW 2000. Phone (02) 299 4081. $A155,000. Phone (071) 262255. further details. Tour Australia With Adventist Real Estate—Adelaide. Selling or buy- Friends in August, September, October. Takeaway Business for Sale, ing in Adelaide? For personalised and Four new tours to choose from. Prices start Cooranbong. NSW, opposite Avondale friendly service, contact Rosy Hodgkinson— October 1& 2, 1994 under 5A900. Ken Morgan, Aussie Tours, College gates. Excellent family business the specialist in the north-eastern suburbs Box 465, Gatton Qld 4343. Freephone 1800 opportunity. $A45,000 plus SAV. Phone and adjoining hills areas. L J Hooker— 817 781. (049) 77 1543 AH. Modbury. Phone (08) 263 2022 A/H (08) 380 5466. Finally: You'll learn Cruise Our Great Rivers—watch the For 55s and Over—a lovely Federation more about a road by waterbirds rise through morning mists as home with annex is now Strathfield Gardens Family Law. Adventist lawyer practises sunrise paints the river gold. Retirement Village. Here we have a limited exclusively in family-law jurisdictions. Nine travelling it than by con- Coach/Riverboat Tour includes Flinders number of 1-BR units for rent/lease. For years experience all aspects of family law sulting all the maps in the Ranges. August 7, 12 days. Ken Morgan information contact Bob, (02) 742 6048, or including property, maintenance/financial world. RECORD July 9, 1994 15

;Q11: -Ity4Y'\<1 T61a#1/"I 1/15 )511/t/ ADVENTURE CRUISE March 1 7 - 31 1 9 9 5

• Travelling to Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, will be the experience of a lifetime.

• During the 15 days of this fabulous Cruise, the ship will be converted to a friendly Adventist environment, providing vegetarian cuisine, and appropriate entertainment and recreational pursuits.

1,p,;f1,11 L11,5,1191! • Visit various SDA mission sites like: Fulton College, • CRUISE Aore Hospital and High School.

• Others may prefer to do some duty-free shopping, • swimming, snorkelling or relaxing on beautiful white sandy beaches

While at sea passengers will travel in modern air-conditioned, ensuited cabins. You have a choice of 2, 3, and 4 berth cabins, to suit your family needs. Every endeavour will be made to accommodate your request.

Book EARLY - a $50 discount plus... free polo shirt, cap, • and baggage tags with every booking made before All meals, drinks August 23. and (full payment received by October 1, 1994 will be discounted by a further accommodation $50 per passenger). included in the price Fund raising project for Camp Somerset

Please complete the section below and send it to, The Treasurer, South Queensland Conference of SDA, 19 Eagle Terrace, Brisbane, Q, 4000 Australia OR Fax to (01) 236 1305 • Phone Enquiries - (07) 236 2972 Name Please V appropriate box Address I would like to receive further information Contact Phone Li I would like to book for persons Method of Payment Cheque 1 Ba nkcard/Mastercard Please find enclosed a deposit of S500 per person TOTAL TI]r][7