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Youth Challenged by Visiting Pastor A bout 100 students of Sydney Adventist College (SAC) indicated a desire to follow their Saviour, and 87 attended the organisation of baptismal classes during a Week of Spiritual Emphasis from March 10 to 14. The week was conducted by a speaker, Pastor Willie Oliver, from the United States. ) Pastor Oliver has ministered in 17 countries. A son of a Jamaican Adventist minister who worked in My Girlfriend: various Central American countries, Pastor Oliver was one of a select group chosen as Outstanding Young People of the United States in 1983. He has since followed a pastoral and academic career. An Avondale He spoke to the students each morning for half an hour, with each meeting supported by quality Experience—8 music items from students and staff at the college. His messages were made more dramatic by his ability to recall the names of almost every person he meets. "We've seen a most gratifying result to the Week of Spiritual Emphasis," reports the publicity and Signs promotions coordinator for SAC, Dr Dennis Steley. "Willie Oliver's program for the students will certainly be one of the highlights of 1997." Shareholders Pastor Oliver is pictured with Rebecca Stoyke, a Year 11 student who plans to join the baptismal Report-6 classes beginning at the college. Making Church Matter

in that, as a nation, we possess an "undis- this seems like good news. Is it the key to eiigion ciplined spirituality." the hearts of our generation? oesn't That sounds like a legacy of the larrikin And the Heavens' Gate tragedy? rate highly as a attitude toward society and politics that Described variously as religious nuts and newsworthy sub- got so many of our ancestors a free ticket computer nerds in the media, it's difficult ject, but this to Sydney 200 years ago. to accept that mostly they were well-edu- Easter (as I In what he calls a "privatisation of cated, middle-aged, middle-class people. write) it did. First belief," Uniting Church minister and com- Apparently brainwashed by their came the suicide mentator David Millikan says Australians charismatic leader, who, with a dash of deaths of 39 members of the Heaven's have become cynical about Christian age-old gnosticism, persuaded them Gate cult and, second—something unusu- denominations. (Perhaps that's why the they'd be better off if they departed this al these days—people went to church. third largest group, in regard to religion in doomed world. So they packed their bags People don't usually go to church in the 1991 Census, ticked "no religion.") and abandoned this life of unfulfilled Australia anymore; not even members of He doesn't see Australians as irreli- dreams and hopes for the promise of a the various denominations. Melbourne's gious because, apparently, Aussies relationship with some balded comic- Sun-Herald (March 30) devoted a double- haven't given God away— just what they book-like alien. page spread to Easter and churchgoers' perceive to be out-of-touch churches that "We have no hesitation to leave this beliefs and attitudes. The feature dealt fail to reflect Him. Belief Australian-style place," said cult leader Marshall with why (or why not) people go to is an "informal, personal relationship with Applewhite in his closing address video- church. God," he says. It's a slap in the face, but taped before his departure for what he It quotes an Anglican and Uniting he went on to say that, in general, hoped was Hale-Bopp heaven. church survey conducted in Sydney. This Australians wouldn't "recognise them- Applewhite first began to preach his survey revealed that about three-quarters selves inside many churches." message in 1976. According to his sister, of their members don't attend church. The In their failed effort to confront this, he he took up with cults after a near-death- Anglican grouping was uniquely charac- suggests that churches have gone one of experience in the '70s. The spacecraft terised as having only "nominal adher- two ways. First, some have "retreated into (hidden behind the Hale-Bopp comet) idea ents." And the report highlights some of conservatism," that is, pulled up their he derived from the '50s American evan- the ambivalence and contradictory beliefs drawbridge, protecting themselves from gelist Miriam Keach. People believed him. held by those surveyed. For example, a the 20th century. Alternatively, they've How do these two pieces of Easter person might believe in heaven but not in gone charismatic, "which is a sort of rock news fit together? hell. and roll for the middle class." That Christ lived, died and rose again is It seems that Australians don't see a The continuing decline in church atten- something more people believe than we connection between belief and religious dance (now at about 28 per cent of nomi- might think. And those believers share a practice, specifically, going to church. It nated believers) suggests that neither of willingness to accept the story, but aren't almost sounds contradictory, but the these approaches has worked to attract nearly so willing to associate with the report claimed that, despite what we people back to church so they can hear the people who tell the story. might think, Australians in general are in good news of their salvation. The Heaven's Gate tragedy tells us that fact, a religious lot. Because they don't go Evangelism has been difficult in recent there are people out there searching; they to church we're inclined to assume they years. But, given Millikan's insight, it are ready to listen to and accept anything aren't. may not be as difficult as we've assumed. that will give them hope. It's imperative Sun-Herald reporter Terry Smyth, the You see, in addition to these negatives, for their salvation that we persuade them feature's writer, says the Australian Millikan has also observed "an openness of the truth of the Bible before Satan con- approach to religion is "unique." Unique to spirituality" in the population. To me, vinces them of a lie. Lee Dunstan

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2 PAGE 3 Overflowing Love by Jane Sutton

books—to read once he retired. ted it was selfish of her to complain he peace of another Sabbath faded Ironically, now that the time had about her marigolds and petunias. The Tas our baby grew sicker with every come, his eyesight was failing him due roses grew tall and beautiful and would feeding. Early Sunday morning, he was to glaucoma and cataracts. One day he give lasting pleasure. no better. Because we already had a took me aside. "Learn from my mis- Nina was special. child who was allergic to milk, I asked takes," he confided. "Do what you want my husband to go to a nearby farm and to do now." So it was that I, not wanting to leave buy some goat's milk. Despite his problems, Arthur liked a my sick baby, asked my reluctant hus- "Money, please," he responded. chuckle. I liked that. His eyes would band to borrow the two dollars for some I searched the house, but found none. twinkle. I wish I had delved deeper into goat's milk. We'd paid our tithe and offerings; his thoughts. Just two dollars; I would repay it there was food in the cupboards—I'd Nina was the youngest and the most Monday. used our "emergency money" to do that. active of the sisters. Every day Nina Vera answered his knock and heard Now there was literally no money in the request. She disappeared inside the house. then came back to the door with $50. Unbelievable! "You might need some medicine But no problem. Our dearest as well." friends—neighbours—would help, I He went and fetched the milk, but was sure. They were retired sheep on his return was confronted by Jim, farmers who'd come to live in town his eyes rimmed red, who called out to be closer to shopping and medical over the fence, "Here. Take this, you facilities. might need a specialist," as he There were three sisters, two who pressed another $250 into my had husbands, and one who was sin- amazed husband's hand. gle. "They must really love our baby," Molly, the oldest sister, was tiny he commented, as he prepared the and frail. She had Alzheimer's dis- milk. ease, so the screen door was kept Five minutes had hardly passed locked. when there was an impatient knock- Molly loved the roses in the gar- ing at the door. Nina entered. In her den. Sometimes her plaintive calls to outstretched hand she held another me to open the door tore at my heart. $400. "You might need to fly him Jim, her husband, tenderly cared for out," she said. her every need. To cope with the pain Such love and generosity. of Molly's illness, he kept a flask in Overwhelming love—love run- his back pocket. And while Molly ning over. We'd asked for two dol- slept, he'd chat over our fence about lars and they gave $700. their lives. An ambulance took our sick baby He didn't have to mention their to the Flying Doctor Service, which love for each other—it shone from whisked him to Sydney's Prince of him. He sometimes gave me samples of dressed up and went to mass. She was Wales Children's Hospital. his fine wool. He was so proud of it. their gardener. She kept the lawns trim; That was 1986. Our baby? He's now a There was Vera. She was the house- grew fresh vegetables out the back; healthy 11-year-old. And, yes, we paid hold cook. Her ample frame jogged flowers out front. It was Nina who each back the $700. when she laughed. Her quietness was day put out the food and water for their Our retired friends amazed us with beautiful. Her husband, Arthur, was tall old sheepdog. their generosity. They did love our baby, and thin. He would peer at you through She was my best friend. Our girls and us. And it showed. thick glasses. He loved books; their called her "Poppy." Sometimes God gives neighbours lounge room was lined with them. When Molly passed away, Jim pulled whose love overflows. I want to be that Devoted to his farm, he had tended his out a bed of Nina's marigolds and petu- kind of neighbour. ❑ sheep from dawn till dark. Then, at nias and planted a row of pink roses as a nights, too tired to read, he would fall memorial to his beloved Molly. This Jane Sutton writes from Ballina in New South into bed. Along the way he collected made Nina cross, but she finally admit- Wales.

RECORD April 19, 1997 3 Float Like A Vege-Burger . . • Adventist Life "While telling the Oting like a bean? Did the 10"Greatest of All Time" Creation story to meet his match in Andrews University (USA) nutrition my kindergarten professor Winston Craig (an Australian)? Sabbath school Not exactly. But Dr Craig was happy to meet—and class, I was trying jokingly spar with— Muhammad Ali, who was hard to help them on campus late last year giving a demonstration for see the wisdom of VitaPro, a soy-based prod- uct for which Mr Ali is a God and the careful "goodwill ambassador."— Adventist Review in 0

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• They're committed! //www.newsites • Aboriginals help Brentwood Avenue (NNZ) orphans. The South planning that went church members Rex United Bible Society Kempsey (Qld) Jamora and Chuck Aboriginal church into each day's cre- Chandler have not been http://www.biblesociety.org raised more than getting a lot of sleep recent- $A300 for the ation. ly. Chuck, a supervisor at Emmanuel Gospel an injection moulding facil- The Church On The Web Mission Orphanage in "I felt successful ity in Auckland, has a tech- India at a social theme nician named Greg Headed by Pastor Michael night on February 23. when one young fel- Williams who wants to Bassett of the Fellowship of The program featured a study the Bible. But the World Christians. (He's started speaker from India, and low observed, "God only time the three can five community churches and a Indian costumes and meet is between 12.00 am Bible college). Features include: food. "We wish to was sure a thinking and 1.40 am on a pastor's forum, a bookshop and thank all those who Wednesday mornings. So a Christian Yellow Pages. supported the pro- man." far so good—Greg is even http://www.churchontheweb.c gram," said church keen to have studies twice a om communication secre- —Patricia Germsheid in week. tary Charles Pointon. Adventist Review

• The Otahuhu (NNZ) church has moved—into a now-transformed supermarket! "It's been a long journey," says senior elder Jim Caird, but on March 15, North New Zealand :129 Conference president Pastor Bill Townend and local member of parliament, Belinda Vernon, 0 opened the new, air-conditioned complex. It includes a 200-seat chapel, hall, seminar room, 0 Sabbath school rooms, two kitchens, an AdCare room and plenty of car parking and, according to members, is ideally situated for outreach and community-based programs.

RECORD April 19, 1997 Directions Studied Chairperson Reelected for 10th Time News Extra The South Pacific Division (SPD) began planning future Church Summary positive directions for the Adventist Appeal and The Sun-Herald newspa- AdCare at a two-day meeting per, in its March 30 edition, recently in Sydney. Issues summarised the nature of discussed during the meeting various denominations in included: • raising the profile Australia, based on the 1991 of AdCare • establishing Census and other sources. more financial accountability According to the Census, for the Appeal and AdCare the Catholic and Anglican and • assessing the potential faiths claim a combined 8.4 ey

of new marketing and fund- million followers, although E Dav raising methods. "This is a most of them rarely or never to: good opportunity for the attend church. Pho Adventist Appeal and Johnny Kyanga (pictured, with Western Australian The third largest group is AdCare to begin making a Conference president Pastor Ken Vogel) was reelected that of "No Religion"—the major impact in Australia and chairperson of the remote Karalundi Aboriginal Education nonbelievers (2.2 million). New Zealand," says SPD Centre for the 10th time on February 22. (The independent, Next is the Uniting Church Adventist Appeal and self-supporting Adventist boarding school is located 820 (1.2 million), the "most pro- AdCare director Dr David kilometres north-east of Perth.) gressive" of the churches on Foster. Mr Kyanga, a former Karalundi student, "has given social issues. strong visionary leadership," says South Pacific Division Further down is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries coordina- Baptist Church (280,000, High Enrollment tor Pastor Eric Davey. The announcement came at the end and described as having the More than 500 people have of the school's Week of Prayer, where 20 students request- "highest proportion of enrolled in the Digging Up ed Bible studies. Currently, enrollment stands at 85. church attendance in the Past correspondence Australia"). course following the opening The highest ranked of the of an archaeology-based four weeks in Russia con- New SS Resources eastern religions is evangelistic program in ducting several evangelistic The South Pacific Buddhism (250,000)—the Sydney recently. "Those who programs in May this year. Division Sabbath school "fastest growing" religion in enrolled seemed less interest- The visit, at the invitation of department recently appoint- the country. ed in the incentive—a chance the Euro-Asia Division, is ed three task force leaders The Salvation Army to win a free trip to the Pastor Bath's second (he and who will start developing ("perhaps most widely Middle East with David his team baptised 77 people resources for Sabbath respected") is treated more Down in 1998—than in the in Bratsk in 1995). "We school. Pastor Rob Steed respectfully than New Agers course itself," says Adventist have enough money for our from the Trans-Australian (400,000), who are referred Discovery Centre director fares, plus $A3000 from the Union Conference will work to as believing in telepathic Pastor John Gate, who pro- General Conference and on adult Sabbath school pro- dolphins, pyramid power moted the course after pre- $A1000 from a Bundaberg gramming. Pastor Lyell and "various mythologies." senter Pastor Gary Kent's (Qld) church member to buy Heise from the Trans- The Seventh-day first meeting. Russian Bibles," says Pastor Tasman Union Conference Adventist church? It's Bath. "But we still need will work on adult Bible included in "The Rest" Russian Evangelism money for advertising, hall study guides. And Pastor together with Aboriginal Retired minister Pastor hire, interpreters and Murray Chapman from the animism, Hare Krishna, Arthur Bath and a team of Russian Spirit of Prophecy North New South Wales Confucianism and church members will spend books." Conference will work on Scientology—and without youth and teen Sabbath comment. Wrongpoint school resources. Credit for the "ABC Reopens on Sydney's North Side" photo (Flashpoint, March 22) should be given to L Schick. CHURCH CALENDAR May 10 ADRA Disaster and Famine Relief Bruce Gilson is the son of Melbourne-based Advent Brass Offering founder, William Gilson ("Long Band Service Awarded in May 17-24 Adventist Health Week Vic," Flashpoint, March 22). May 24 Adventist Health Offering

RECORD April 19, 1997 5 11111111111111111L Happiness Guaranteed by Desmond B Hills

Signs are regularly brought to my atten- or more than 2600 years the great tion. At the 1997 Victorian camp-meeting, Fthinkers—from Aristotle to Zig Violet McDonald, a literature evangelist, Ziglar—have spoken of altruism. That's told me about a response to the Signs in the virtue of putting the needs of others her area. A woman who collects her Signs before your own. from a rack at the Rowville shopping cen- In today's world so many desperately tre sent for a subscription to the Signs search for that elusive thing called happi- Publishing Company. ness. Each seeks it in the way they think She noted her interest in medical books they'll be most successful—usually to no advertised in Signs. On January 22 she avail. made a cash purchase of the Family "Happiness cannot be found when we Medical Care set, the 10-volume Bible seek it for ourselves. But when we act for Story set and a Bible. Next, with her hus- the benefit of others out of genuine love, band, she enrolled in a correspondence our happiness is guaranteed." This quota- course. Violet gave the couple copies of tion from "Giving Is Caring" (a calendar The Great Controversy and The Desire of 9 Pek, produced by General Conference Ages and had prayer in their home. so - chottil Philanthropic Service) reminds us of what • Marilyn Reid was contacted through The Signs 414eizaa4 more and more the Signs magazine and the Adventist Ministry people have dis- Aviation Association (AAA) and is now Partnership 1000+ for spe- covered who sup- the only church member at Bourke. AAA, cific projects, as introduced in North New port the not-for- using the Signs and other outreach forms, Zealand for an airport display with racks, profit enter- is working to re-establish the church in and at the South Queensland, North New prises of the this far-western New South Wales town. South Wales, and Victorian camp-meet- community. • Harry and Helen Halliday (Harry is ings for bulk orders, provide an opportuni- One of the Adventist Development and Relief ty for people and organisations to further the win- Agency director in Australia) learned last sponsor Signs. (Bulk orders for at least some year that a married couple in Bickley, WA, 1000 Signs to one address are only ways we to whom they sent Signs for nine years, $A14.50 or $NZ16.25 per subscription.) act for have become church members. If each of the Australian and New t h e More than 5000 people in the South Zealand conferences and several island bene- Pacific Division "act for the benefit of oth- missions adopted a Signs Ministry fit of ers" by paying for almost 50,000 annual Partnership 1000+ project, an increase of subscriptions of Signs of the Times. 20,000 subscriptions could be a reason- Wanted: Another 5000 generous peo- able expectation. ple to help make the Signs available to an A increase of more than 6000 subscrip- oth- additional 100,000 people. (Market tions will be achieved if each of the organ- ers is to research confirms that part of each Signs is isational units and institutions of the share our faith. A read by at least two people.) church accept Signs ministry proposals proven, effective way to do You are invited to join the growing sent to them in 1996. Already the South this is to make Signs of the Times number of sponsors and subscribers, or to Pacific Division and Trans-Tasman Union available to Christians and non-Christians. continue—and, maybe, increase—your Conference offices have sponsored almost The present format makes it acceptable to present donation. It's also essential that 1000 Signs subscriptions in 1997. And the many people and groups. We can be those who presently sponsor and subscribe Sydney Adventist Hospital purchases up thankful that the church has a missionary in the churches during the August Signs to 850 subscriptions each year for its magazine that is a winner. campaign continue (if not increase) this patients and visitors. • Reports of people responding to the basic support for the Signs Ministry. Several conferences have paid for sub-

Please complete the Signs ministry partnership 20,000+ register on the back of this Record "Your Happiness Is Guaranteed"

6 RECORD April 19, 1997 SIGNS REPORT scriptions, the largest order to date, some your home. One hundred such new Signs Signs per month by the year 2000 would 400, came from one of the smallest con- Ministry subscribers in each conference also be exceeded. Some 200,000 Signs ferences. They plan to use Signs as a would lift subscriptions by 1100. each month—with about half-a-million Global Mission project. If the projected increases in subscrip- readers—appears to be a minimum circu- An increasing number of churches are tions and sponsorships outlined in this lation number given that there are some becoming Century Churches, that is, "Report to Shareholders" are attained, seven million homes in Australia and New they sponsor 100 or more Signs at the reg- there would be a significant lift in the cir- Zealand. ular subscription price of $A17.95 culation of our premium missionary mag- This vision for Signs's circulation not ($NZ20.00). Many more members recent- azine. only significantly increases circulation ly agreed to pay for 10 subscriptions. • The immediate short-term aim of and relatively decreases subscription A large number of people sponsor Signs 6(1,000 in 1997 (adopted when the circula- prices, it also gives impetus to evangelistic for friends, relatives and neighbours tion was about 40,000 in December 1995) outreach and the spiritual development and/or subscribe to a personal copy of the would be surpassed. Circulation this year and morale of church members. ❑ Signs for themselves. It costs only about is already 48,000. 400 per week to have the Signs posted to • The long-term target of 200,000 Desmond B Hills is the Signs Ministry coordinator.

Signs Ministry Partnership Projects Report

Region Specific Project 1997 To Regional Aim Date Coordinators SQId Adventist Aviation Association, outback towns, 2000 1455 Lawrens and Joanne Adair 15 display racks Gold and Sunshine Coasts David Boyd NNSW Adventist Aviation Association, Personal Ministries, 2000 1092 Fergie McKay outback towns and houses by literature evangelists. Len Barnard Murray Chapman Vic Litebox display, Melbourne Airport (338 pending 3000 588 Geoff and Sylvia Wall airport permission and donations to rent). Unentered suburbs and towns, display racks—universities, train and bus stations and shopping malls. NNZ Litebox display, Auckland International Airport— 2500 1835 David Davies up to 80 Signs per day taken by air travellers. Wayne Stanley Additional donations for rent are needed for 1998. Fiji Signs Ministry Paying Partners on 10 islands 1000 190 Pephi Tui, distribute Signs. Display racks—universities, Fiji Mission Receptionist prisons, shops, government and business offices. Sol. Is/ Signs for in-flight magazine Western Pacific 1,000 365 Calvyn Townend, WPUM Kiribati Airline to 15 landing strips in the Solomon Is President and also for Air Kiribati planes. Copies for Kiribati and Nauru Missions government and business offices. PNG Signs Ministry Paying Partners distribute Signs. 1000 233 Bruce Havava (One layman in New Guinea is paying for 133 subs.) Copies for government and business offices. SNSW Unentered towns and suburbs. House distribution by 1000 Karen Miller Noel Duffy who has placed literature in 100,000 letterboxes in SA, Vic and SNSW. Display racks— universities, shopping malls, government offices. GSyd Litebox display Sydney Airport (300 pending airport 3000 Janice French permission and donations for rent). Unentered towns and suburbs. Display racks—universities, bus and train stations, shopping malls. WA Adventist Aviation Association, Personal Ministries— 1000 543 Brian and Linda Curson outback unentered towns. Display racks—universities transportation terminals, shopping malls (225 pending).

The following projects to be promoted at camp-meetings and/or at regional meetings: SNZ Literature Evangelists and Personal Ministries. 1000 60 Sylvia and Lee Ritani Unentered suburbs and towns. Display racks— transportation terminals, shopping malls, universities and prisons. NA 1000 SA 1000 Tas 1000 9 Ideas for additional distribution centres or new 1000+ projects are invited, also Regional Coordinators are required for conferences without a Volunteer Coordinator listed. Contact the Signs Ministry Coordinator, Pastor Desmond B Hills, c/- Signs Publishing Company, or phone 0416 110 132 or contact the Regional Coordinator/s.

RECORD April 19,1997 7 AVONDALE COLLEGE My Girlfriend by Clarence V Robinson

From a letter to Toni, his great-granddaughter.

brunette with the sparkling eyes?" along the road to the village church and ildred didn't know on that "Dunno her name. A Tasmanian, I back—a whole mile together. And no MSeptember day in 1921 that, a think" speed limits. few minutes after 1.00 pm, something "Got a boyfriend?" The next year, with a change in lead- was going to happen or that her joyful "Don't think so. Don't know why, ership, the privilege was abolished. This laughter would change her life and shape though." (We also had our own rule: created a challenge to one's resourceful- her destiny. "Thou shalt not covet another fellow's ness; it also necessitated careful plan- She was a student at Avondale girlfriend.") ning if one was to keep in contact with College, Cooranbong, in her second year. So, it was open season. Talk about one's girlfriend. On this day, little had happened to set it love at first sight. I decided then that this It happened that on a Saturday night a apart. It promised to be a repeat of the lovely girl with the delightful laugh special lecture was to be given in the many previous days on the campus. She would be "my girl." large village church, and students were sat in the dining room quietly eating her I'm sure the angels smiled, and encouraged to attend. I got word to lunch. Quietly, that is, until Billy Mills Gabriel made a note in his book. Perhaps Mildred to meet me at the back of the told his funny story. heaven did help a little, because in spite church after the meeting and, as the last I arrived at Avondale in 1921. It was a of restrictions, I learned her name and "amen" was pronounced, we slipped qui- church-run school buried in the bush. I made some favourable though brief con- etly out a side door. remember that, with the critical eye of an tacts. 18-year-old, I'd appraised the gathering During the of girls and labelled them an "average summer vaca- lot," and, "nothing special." I was soon tion she visited informed that all females on the campus my home for a were regarded as "college property" and, few days and as such, were as carefully controlled as we became nuns in a convent. much better Rule One appeared to say, "Girls must acquainted. not be approached nor spoken to outside The arrival of of our carefully controlled situations." W W Prescott However, this rule was bent a little in as the principal the dining room where four young men the following and four young women (chosen by the year made authorities) were seated at each table. things a little These seatings were rearranged each easier for us. He term. I thought my group had the least reasoned that attractive young women. since a college I shrugged this off, thinking, Who girlfriend often cares, anyway? I have a nicer girl at became a man's home. I thought that way until Billy wife, a young Mills told his story. fellow had the There was an explosion of laughter right to know from Billy Mills's table. Heads turned in something 4 his direction. I, too, glanced across the about the young room. My heart missed a beat as I looked woman he into the laughing eyes of the prettiest girl hoped to marry. I'd ever seen. So he gave per- Wow! I said to myself. What a beauti- mission for ful girl! Why haven't I noticed her "mature" cou- before? ples to walk And to Tom, on my right, "Who is the unchaperoned

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I suggested a daring alternative to the book in hand, just inside his open door. wore good-conduct medals, be assured carefully chaperoned march back and the It was as if he expected me. that this was not our regular behaviour. 9 o'clock curfew. We would follow a I had no plans to surrender, so I stayed This happened only once. The college bush track—a shortcut to Sunnyside— in the dark till, finally, he deserted his graciously decided that my fiancée and I then take a leisurely stroll along the post. I scampered up to Room 22—and could spend a full half-hour together in "girls only" walk through the bush back safety—perspiring but content. Now to the brightly lit, open-doored girl's par- to college, trusting we would not be wipe the sweat from my eyes. lour on a Saturday night—once every missed. Darn it! Empty pockets! Of course. three weeks. With my arm around her and the My two monogrammed handkerchiefs However, "since many waters cannot promise of adventure, she overcame her were still on the log a mile away on quench love," Mildred eventually fear of the dark. We quickly made our girl's walk—damning evidence of my became your great-grandmother. Perhaps way to the safety of the girls walk where recent presence in an area out of bounds it was that memorable night that tipped we loitered until we came to a log on to us men. the scales in my favour, and that was which I spread two large, monogrammed Be sure your sins will find you out, I over 70 years ago. handkerchiefs—we must keep her dress thought. clean. And they would have had I not made Epilogue We sat there, holding each other as if an early morning dash through the dark- The romance between Mildred and each feared the other might escape. How ness, tired, sleepy and angry with Clarence ended in 1992 when a young, wonderful to be young and in love! myself: past the building where Mildred vibrant Mildred died, aged 90. All who How was I to know then that I would sweetly slept; down the street; out along knew Mildred loved her dearly. She is have 66 more years in which to tell her the prohibited bush track till I found the sorely missed. 0 how wonderful she was? But being a incriminating handkerchiefs and pocket- man of the moment, I told her she was ed them. I swung around and retraced Clarence V Robinson was at Avondale 1921-24. He the loveliest, most beautiful girl I had my route back along that track that led to lives at Charles Harrison Nursing Home, Cooranbong—just down the road from the scene of ever seen and, I think, she respected my the night watchman's territory and home. the crime. Avondale College is searching for more judgment. What a man endures for love! stories, anecdotes or recollections from college So we sat and held each other as the Finally, Toni, to preserve the notion days with the possibility of compiling them in an stars climbed the sky. But when Orion that your great-grandparents always "Unofficial History of Avondale College: 1897- 1997." glinted through the trees, shocked, I exclaimed, "My goodness! That means that it is Sunday already. We must be What a Will Can Do! home—before daylight comes." Then, reluctantly, but at a fast pace, by Warwick Stokes we travelled the girls walk, slipped qui- correctly prepared will provides for the welfare and security of those you love etly up the sleeping street, and with a n the event of your death. A will can also make provision for the support of "Goodnight, sweetheart" behind a other interests that you have, such as the work of the church. Many members friendly shrub, I returned her safely choose to include some provision like this in their will. home. During 1996 bequests and legacies to the church from members amounted to There still remained the lengthy open- more than $A750,000. These gifts provided funds for: ground sprint to the boys dormitory with • evangelistic outreach—in the local church, big-city and youth programs my eyes open for the night watchman. • the purchase of land for a new church Then, just as I neared the building, I • the humanitarian work of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency glimpsed the KGB through the shrubs. I • financial assistance to volunteer workers dived through the nearest open window • the care of our aged members and landed on some sleeping saint who • the operation of a school bus bellowed in protest. • AWR radio outreach, Guam I slapped my hand over his mouth. • campground facilities "Shut up, you idiot. It's only me. The You may not have been aware that the church in which you worship, the bus in night watchman nearly caught me." which your children travel to school, the new members worshipping in your He joined the conspiracy and hid me church, or the facilities in the retirement village where your parents live, may have till the "all clear" gave me a chance to come about, in part, because of provisions made in the will of a generous church remove my shoes and tiptoe down the member. uncarpeted hall. It turned a corner then The church appreciates these gifts that enable God's work to go forward. You, continued another 20 metres past the too, may like to make some provision in your will for some aspect of the church's dean's door. There a stairway climbed work in which you have a particular interest. Your conference trust services direc- into the darkness of my floor. tor will be happy to assist you in the preparation of your will. But I was ambushed. The dean, like a sentinel, sat in his brightly lit office, Warwick Stokes is the treasurer for the South Pacific Division.

RECORD April 19, 1997 9 The Spirit of Kokoda's Angels "They have a transparent faith that brightens lives and brings a happiness I've never seen before."

hris Hartcher makes a lot of speech- by the Japanese, the soldiers were again, and they repeat the routine. es. (He is the New South Wales state instructed not to retreat, but to stand and What we can learn from the Koiari? member of parliament for Gosford.) But die where they were. "They teach us to be satisfied with this one, at the opening of the Gosford More than 1700 were either killed or church on February 23, is different. wounded between July 23 and There is no flattery, no back-slapping, November 13, 1942, making the battle no oratory. Instead, he tells of a visit to for the trail one of the epic encounters in Papua New Guinea (PNG) two weeks Australian military history. earlier to walk the 96-kilometre Kokoda One of the moving pictures to be pub- Trail—a life-changing experience. lished from the war was of Fuzzy Wuzzy Mr Hartcher walked the trail to see Angel Raphael Oembari leading a blind- where many of Australia's youth fought ed Dick Whittington through the kunai and died during World War II. He also grass to safety on Christmas Day 1942. met some of the famous Fuzzy Wuzzy Mr Oembari died, aged 84, last year. Angels—the Koiari people—many of Mr Hartcher says the Koiaris' willing- whom are Seventh-day Adventists. ness to give is refreshing. "They have nothing, but yet have "They're not greedy. So long as they everything! They own only a pair of have enough clothing to keep warm, shorts and a couple of T-shirts, and walk seeds to grow their crops, and enough around in bare feet. money to educate their children and "They live in thatched huts with bam- improve their own health, that is all they boo floors. There's no running water, no seek. electricity, no phones, no radios, no "They have a transparent faith that roads. They live entirely as their ances- brightens lives and brings a happiness tors lived." I've never seen before. What motivates During the critical days of the war, these people?" Australian soldiers, mostly 18- and 19- Mr Hartcher wakes early to find the year-olds, left Port Moresby for the answer. Kokoda Trail to fight directly in defence At 6.00 am in one of the Koiari vil- Fuzzy wuzzy angel Raphael Oembari leads blinded Australian soldier Dick Whittington to of their country. lages, the pastor rings a bell (an old oxy- safety during the second world war. Despite being outnumbered six to one gen bottle with a metal scraper to ring it) for worship. The bell is who we are and what we have," says Mr answered by another across the Hartcher. "That doesn't mean they don't valley. want to improve their lot or give their The villagers come together children opportunities, but they seem to in a thatched-roof church with a be able to accept the disappointments mud floor and a few wooden and frustrations of life quite naturally." pews they have made them- Mr Hartcher met Moses on the trail selves, to sing, pray and learn one day, and asked him about the how to live out the gospel mes- church. His reply, "Me belong Jesus." sage. "He could have said, 'I'm a Seventh- Down the front of the church day Adventist' or 'I'm a Christian' But is a table with a few flowers on no, it was simply, 'Me belong Jesus.' it—two faded pictures of Jesus That's what he belonged to and that was hang on the wall. Most of the the centre of his life." villagers cannot read or write Mr Hartcher believes the Seventh-day and the only book they have Adventist Church in PNG is doing a seen is the Bible. good work. "In those faded pictures of "I am overwhelmingly convinced the Jesus is the inspiration of their strength of their lives and the beauty of lives—the pictures excite and their personalities has been developed enthral them." and enriched by the church."—Reg Chris Hartcher tells of walking the Kokoda Trail. At 6.00 pm the bell rings Brown

10 RECORD April 19, 1997 Public Paper Protects Freedom

or possibly the first time, Australians According to Pastor Coombe, many Fcan actively protect their religious Seventh-day Adventists have experi- freedom after a public discussion paper enced both direct and indirect discrimi- on the issue was released on February nation, particularly because they observe 18. the seventh-day Sabbath. Australia does It coincides with the visit to Australia not have legislation to provide reason- of the United Nation's (UN) special rap- able accommodation for employment porteur for religious freedom, arrangements that would allow Sabbath- Abdulfettah Amor. His role is to report keepers to negotiate work times. on how well countries are upholding and Because of this, the SPD's Religious implementing the provisions of the UN Liberty Department will be making a Declaration on the Elimination of All submission to the commission. Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination "If we don't take this opportunity to Based on Religion or Belief. express our ideas and defend our right to The "Free to Believe? The right to freedom of religion, belief and worship, freedom of religion and belief in we may never have the chance again," Australia" discussion paper, released by says Pastor Coombe. Australia's Human Rights "I urge church members who have Commissioner, Chris Sidoti, also exam- experienced religious persecution or dis- ines Australia's compliance with the pro- Pastor Ray Coombe: "If we don't take this crimination in any form to make a sub- visions of the declaration and invites opportunity to defend our right to freedom of mission." comments and submissions on the issues religion, belief and worship, we may never Written submissions for the discus- raised. have the chance again." sion paper must reach the Human Rights It briefly describes Australia's multi- employment or a job promotion due to Commission (Attention: Jon Porter) by religious society and surveys how well your religious beliefs?" June 30. religious freedom is protected in consti- Another question asks, "Have you Copies of the discussion paper can be tutions, legislation and international law. ever been refused leave from work for obtained from: Although a large degree of religious the purpose of worship, for special reli- The Human Rights Commission freedom is enjoyed in Australian society, gious days or for special religious events GPO Box 5218 the paper says, "Australian law offers or ceremonies? If so, what were the cir- Sydney NSW 2001 very little protection for freedom of reli- cumstances?" Phone (02) 9284 9600 gion and belief and only limited protec- tion against discrimination on the basis of religion or belief." Apparently, free- The Heart of The Matter dom of religion and belief depends eart diseasecaused 43 per cent of all deaths (55,000) in Australia in 1994. largely on the goodwill of governments HWhile the trend has been declining since the early 1960s, heart disease still and on the majority of the population— accounts for the largest proportion of deaths. not on legal protections. It's worthwhile checking with your local doctor for possible heart failure if you The Human Rights and Equal experience some combination for the following: Opportunity Commission is seeking • Shortness of breath when lying down or with exercise public comments on this situation and on • Frequent dry cough at night and with exertion Australia's compliance with the provi- • Waking up breathless at night sions of the UN Declaration. • Swollen ankles and/or feet "This is an unprecedented opportunity • Unexplained fatigue, dizziness, weakness or fainting for Seventh-day Adventists to make sub- • Reduced tolerance to exercise missions on their own experiences of • Rapid or irregular heart beat intolerance or discrimination based on • Rapid, unexplained weight loss. religion," says South Pacific Division Advances now mean that even with heart failure, 50 per cent of people with sig- (SPD) Public Affairs and Religious nificant disease live at least five years, and treatment helps them to walk, play Liberty Department director Pastor Ray with grandchildren or participate in the other activities that make life Coombe. worthwhile.—Harvard Health Letter, February 1997, Volume 22 No 4 The paper identifies seven major dis- crimination areas and asks leading ques- tions to help identify the core issues. For YEAR of HEALTH and HEALING example: "Have you ever been denied

RECORD April 19, 1997 11 111111111111111 Minister Ordained in NNZ Baptism by Arrested orth New Zealand minister Cranville NTooley was ordained at the North Shore Evangelist (Auckland) church on March 1 by confer- "The first baptism from an evangelistic ence president Pastor Bill Townend and I program in the Solomon Islands, that ministerial secretary Pastor Wayne Stanley. involved the arrest of the preacher, took Pastor Tooley has been in the ministry place recently in Gizo. for five years since graduating from Greenville Tanito, the acting prosecut- Avondale College (NSW). Supported by ing officer for the Western Province, his wife, Rona, he is described as a "dedi- who attended every meeting and every cated man, fully committed to his pastoral day of the court case, was baptised on duties and the outreach of the church." March 1 by Pastor Francis Feratalia. Currently working with his church to Mr Tanito was once bitterly opposed build a new complex (funding is from the to the church and its teachings. construction and sale of 28 houses on Pastor Feratalia was presenting a Granville Tooley, standing with his wife, church-owned land), his main aim is to see three-week program in August last year Rona, receives his ordination certificate the church completed and filled with new when he was arrested (see September 21, from North New Zealand Conference president Pastor Bill Townend. people. 1996 Newsfront). His trial started in February this year, but according to Western Pacific Union Mission ministe- Pioneer Connection in PNG rial director Pastor Ray Eaton, "We are still waiting for the judge's decision." Wepsi Elodo, the great-grandson of the Mfirst Seventh-day Adventist mission worker in Papua, was ordained at Orari on Brazilian February 15. Born in Efogi, Pastor Elodo graduated Adventists Use from Sonoma College in 1988 and started working in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) east- Media for ern highlands. He married Grace, also from Centennial Efogi, at the end of 1989. Prior to his appointment as North East razilian Adventists are celebrating the

itau Papua Mission secretary and communica- Lt1100th anniversary of Adventist educa- m tion director in late 1995, Pastor Elodo had tion in their country by promoting the

T Su been the director for stewardship and family church to the public through the media. to:

ho ministries in the Eastern Highlands The quality of Adventist education P Mission. Newly ordained minister Pastor Kepsi and its contribution to the society is Following his ordination, by PNG Union Elodo stands with his children, Batia being presented by well-known public Mission president Pastor Wilson Stephen, he and Ethni, wife, Grace, and parents, figures in Brazil, among them: Fernando baptised Calvin Morimai—his first baptism. Agai and Elodo Hoiami. Henrique Cardoso, president of Brazil; Pele, a former soccer star and currently a government minister; and "Betinho" Global Mission Prayer Corner Herberti de Souza, a well-known sociol- ogist whose courage and perseverance is pioneering the Adventist message in a Muslim area highly regarded because of his fight with r— with strong political opposition is difficult. Yet as AIDS (he contracted the virus through a Global Mission Pioneers in Murrdagi, India, this is exact- blood transfusion). Their statements ly what P T Joseph and his wife, Sally, feel called to do. commend the contributions Adventists In his search for meaning Mr Joseph had tried several have made by focusing on Christian edu- denominations—he eventually became an Adventist 10 cation. years ago. In their outreach, the Josephs conduct Vacation According to South Brazil Union Bible Schools, Bible studies and 5-Day Stop Smoking Conference president, Pastor Rodolpho programs. Gorski, the media campaign includes air- The Adventist church in Murrdagi has 35 members as ing spots on national television and dis- a result of their efforts. tributing 15,000 promotional videos to public figures in the country.—ANN

12 RECORD April 19, 1997 LETTERS

Thanks from Hungry Which edition of Barnes did the We need something like that here. commentary use? My copy of Barnes Recently I had talked with friends I thought I would write to tell you (1874) does not have the word "appli- about making it happen ourselves and how successful our advertisement for cation." Instead, the word "obligation" now, you've done it. "Hungry Money" was (Record, Feb- is used, which would add much more I believe The Edge will have a signif- 1 ruary 8). At last count we'd received weight and significance to the exposi- icant impact on youth here in Australia over $A7000. This amount will feed tion of Colossians 2:16. A precise defi- and New Zealand. The format and con- about 120 of India's poorest for one nition of the word "obligation," as tent are relevant. year. We were so happy with the given in the Oxford Dictionary, is: Thank you for putting in the effort to response that we are considering start- "duty, responsibility, binding agree- make this happen. God did not give us a ing the program in Nepal and ment, debtedness for service or benefit, spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, Bangladesh. ' -- owing gratitude." of love and of self-discipline (2 Although we were delighted with the The Pauline argument and mind-set Timothy 1:7). Keep up the good work response, we recognise that 120 fortu- would no doubt agree that the ceremo- and be assured of my support. nate ones are still but a tiny drop in the nial shadows are in no way a binding Damien Rice, NSW ocean of humanity. agreement or duty of the born-again Kerryn Patrick, Christian. On the other hand, salvation Impressive Editorial secretary, Asian Aid once entered upon is a binding agree- I was extremely impressed by the edi- ment with Jesus Christ. The contract of torial "Living in Community" (March 22) Another First? salvation demands our compliance with written by one of Avondale College's While I do not wish to detract from the basis of agreement—the Ten final year theology students (Jeff the joy of Charlie Spellman's baptism Commandments. Needless to say, the Crocombe). This was certainly one of the (Newsfront, March 22), the claim of moral law is both universal in applica- finest expositions of Romans 14 and 15. being the "first expatriate to join the tion and obligation. May God abundantly bless those who Adventist Church in the Eastern (Pastor) George C Porter, NNZ study at Avondale. I Highlands mission" may belong to Erick van Schoonhoven, Vic another. Congratulations

I do not know if there was an expa- Congratulations on The Edge! (dis- Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily represent triate baptism earlier than the following tributed with the March 22 Record). those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to Record Editor, event, but Thelma McKinney was bap- You have done a great job. It's five Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799 tised in a water tank (adapted for the years since I received a copy of (CompuServe 74617,726; Internet 74617.726@com- puserve.com). Writers must include their name, address and occasion) at the back of the Eastern Adventist View for young adults in the telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks Highlands Mission office around 1978. United States and I've often thought, after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be printed. All letters will be edited She was baptised by Pastor Max Simi, to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's orig- a Solomon Islands expatriate who had inal meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received will be published. studied with her. The McKinney family were in Goroka where her husband, ost arriatYleg- I Graham, was an aircraft mechanic with C Talair. Hans Aeberli, Qld MoRNIN6 — Sabbath Obligation CASUAL SEVY? Thank you for Alfred Jorgensen's ANY scholarly, stimulating and fresh treat- As ONG As Yoo ment of Colossians 2:13-17 ("Which ToN'TBoTii ER `Sabbath' Did Paul Rule Out?" March A -KEGuLAR p 1). In his final paragraph he quotes Albert Barnes as cited in the Seventh- day Adventist Bible Commentary. Referring to the Ten Commandments, the last sentence of the quote reads, "These commandments are, from the nature of the moral law, of perpetual and universal application."

RECORD April 19, 1997 13 CHILDREN Right or Wrong?

o you know Dwhat is right and what is wrong? Do you need reminding some- times? By colouring the spaces with dots in them you will discover whom God sent to David to help him know he had done wrong.— Primary Days

Percy—Burke. Roger Gerard Percy and Bartlett, Sylvia Beatrice, born 17.11.1900 in Anniversary Weddings Philippa Maree Burke were married on London, UK; died 18.3.97 at Royal Adelaide 23.3.97 at the Memorial Garden, Camden. Hospital, SA. On 17.5.23 she married Robert Bottrell. Reginald and Mareta Bottrell (nee Dudley—Melville. Harry James Dudley NSW. Edward Bartlett and was baptised at South Perth Dilger), were married at Sandgate Church of and Vivienne Melville were married on Tom Turner on 26.10.40. She served the church as a litera- England on 10.8.46. They celebrated their 50th 24.3.97 at Caboolture Adventist church. ture evangelist. She was predeceased by her wedding anniversary on 31.8.96 at Taree Ellenora Rowe. Murray S House Preston—Faulkner. Gary Jon Preston, son, Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Adventist church hall. Their four daughters, son of Gary and Janice Preston (Brisbane, Patricia Graham (Kingaroy, QId). Lynne Blundell, Dorothy Hall, Helen Brown Jennings—Wharekawa. Jedidiah QId), and Leanne Kay Faulkner, daughter Lee Bowditch and Alison Coggan, were present with their Duncan Jennings. son of leti and Ruth of Charles Faulkner (Brisbane) and Raelene families and other family and friends. It was a Jennings (Wellington, NZ), and Fleur Christie (Stanthorpe), were married on Boulting, Wanda Eliza (nee Niebuhr), born celebration made more special by the dedica- Charissa Moana Wharekawa, daughter of 26.1.97 at Stanthorpe Adventist church. 27.4.1898 in Tahita; died 17.3.97 at tion of their only great-granddaughter earlier Jesse Wharekawa (Tauranga), were married Mark Pearce Wahroonga, NSW. On 8.12.60 she married that day, and the marriage of their eldest grand- on 30.3.97 at Tauranga Adventist church. Pastor Charles Boulting, who predeceased her daughter the following day. They live in retire- Allen Foote Wilkinson—Jago. Errol Clive in 1974. She graduated from Avondale College ment at Kingscliff. Bill Blundell Wilkinson, son of Cyril and Phillipa 1919 and served as a school teacher in New Johnson—Rowden. Les Johnson Wilkinson (Toowoomba, Old), and Glynis South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, New (Cooranbong, NSW), father of Andrew and Florence Jago, daughter of Bob and Joyce Zealand and Papua New Guinea.She is survived POLYNESIAN Shandelle, and Adele Rowden (Rathmines), Heading (Bundaberg), were married on by her step-son, Charles Boulting (Sydney); and mother of Tanya Lawrence, Cathyanne and 16.3.97 at Westridge Adventist church. nieces, Grace Beaumont and June Reid (both of ISLAND CRUISE Jarrod, were married on 16.3.97 at The R E Possingham Sydney). L C Coombe, R V Moe June 18 - July 4 Mediterranean, North Burleigh, Old. Raymond L Coombe Woollard —Sellars. Alan Woollard Irvine, Kay Loanne, (nee Kranz) born (Melbourne, Vic), and Shirley Sellars 29.1.50 in Sydney, NSW; died 31.12.96 at Cruise from Brisbane Jonathan—Joshua. George Jonathan (Wodonga), were married on 16.3.97 at Toronto Private Hospital. On 11.5.70 she and Carol Joshua were married on 31.3.97 Albury Adventist church. married Ian Irvine at the Ferntree Gully to Samoa, Tonga, at the Betikama High School Chapel, Claude D Judd Adventist church, Vic. She is survived by Vanuatu and Fiji. Honiara, Solomon Islands. her husband, Ian; daughters Clare and Calvyn Townend Kimberley; and father, Pastor Russell O 17 fabulous days for Obituaries Kranz. The funeral service was held at the the whole family. Knight—Mitchell. Ken Knight and Palmdale Lawn Cemetery, NSW. Bessie Mitchell (both of Warburton. Vic) Anders, Harry, born 4.11.24 in Vienna. Gordon Box, Pam Ludowici were married on 16.3.97 at the Warburton Austria; died 12.2.97 at Nambour Hospital, Contact: Adventist church. Roger Nixon Qid. He was educated in Vienna and later Josefski, Johan (John), born 17.7.06 at in life became an accomplished photogra- Bundaberg, Qld: died 19.9.96 at Bundaberg. The Cruise Director Pearce—Barnett. Austin Albert pher. He was drafted into the German Army On 26.2.35 he married Ethel at Rosedale. 19 Eagle Terrace Pearce, son of Albert and Daphne Pearce and served on the Russian Front. He was He is survived by his wife; children, Brisbane Qld 4000 (Mackay, QId), and Deborah Lee Barnett, baptised in Vienna and came to Australia in Herbert and Bevan (both of Avondale), and daughter of Ray and Bev Barnett the late 1950s. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Brisbane); eight grandchildren; 17 Ph (07) 3218 7777 (Kingaroy), were married on 15.12.96 at Jeanine; and daughter, Christa Mentz great-grandchildren: and one great-great- Fax (07) 3236 1305 Kingaroy Adventist church. (Sydney, NSW). grandchild. Mark Pearce Rex Tindall, Ray Wilkinson Frank Tassone

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