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Avondale wins environmental award Cooranbong, New South Wales A renewed commitment to sustainability has earned All gold, silver Avondale College of Higher Education the status of bronze and bronze partners partner in a New South Wales Government environmental achieved totalled sav- program. ings of $A23.8 million. Avondale received recognition of its status from Minis- Ms Parker said reduc- ter for the Environment Robyn Parker during a breakfast at ing costs by engaging Doltone House in Pyrmont. Public relations officer Brenton in sustainable practices Stacey and representatives of 62 other entities that have was a “no-brainer”. Ms Parker presents the award to Avondale’s joined the government’s Sustainability Advantage Program Avondale earned public relations officer, Brenton Stacey. received awards from Ms Parker. its status as a bronze She described the entities as “leaders in each of their partner for demonstrating commitment to business sustain- sectors, successfully bringing sustainability into their opera- ability over the past year by: launching an Environmental tions, engaging customers and staff members in improv- Sustainability Policy; signing a print service contract that ing environmental performance and achieving solid cost, reduced the number of devices on campus; and replacing energy, waste and water savings”. its boiler with a gas heating system.—Brenton Stacey School serves community for 15 years Cobar, New South Wales Avondale School has sent a team of STORM CO students to serve the rural community of Cobar for the 15th year. The 34-strong team included teens and staff from the secondary school. This year, they were assisted by local youth on their arrival. The team found it exciting to see the idea of community building as a result of all the years that Avondale School has visited the town. On the Sunday, the students supported local churches in their worship services. Monday and Wednesday saw the team run a holiday kids’ club at the Cobar Public Primary School. The STORM CO group also engaged in service projects each afternoon with individuals and organisations around Cobar. Time was spent at the local youth centre interacting with some of the older children of the town. STORM CO stands for “Service To Others Really Matters” and the benefits are felt both by the service teams and the people being served. Before leaving, the STORM CO team Local children had a great time. invited the community to attend the annual free pancake feed.—Susan Rogers 20 years of helping the blind to see in Fiji Vanua Levu, Fiji An Adventist eye surgeon has completed his 20th trip incredible—everyone helping the vision impaired in Fiji. working side-by-side. Dr Jerold Beeve, head of the Beeve Foundation for “All the mission World Eye and Health in California, estimates that, over group would like for us the years, he and his medical outreach teams have treated to return. Now the deci- three per cent of the total population of Fiji for various sion will be where and forms of vision impairment. when.” This year’s trip was to remote Natuvu Mission on the Dr Beeve, aged in country’s second island of Vanua Levu. Due to the remote- his 70s, has lost none ness of the mission, patient numbers were down this year, of his enthusiasm for with 72 free eye surgeries performed in less than 10 days. the annual trips. “To be Dr Beeve with a happy patient. The majority of the procedures were cataract surgeries, able to take a patch off with cataracts being the single leading cause of blindness a person’s eye—whose parents died blind and they think in developing countries (70 per cent). they’re going to die blind—and then you watch the reac- “What a fabulous mission trip we have all had,” said Dr tion, it’s worth all the effort that it takes . . . it’s just a true Beeve in a letter to his supporters. “Our team was totally pleasure that you don’t get anywhere else.”—Kent Kingston
record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 3 South Pacific EDITORIAL
Here am I.
Official news magazine of the Jarrod Stackelroth South Pacific Division Seventh-day Adventist Church I’ve always attended church; as I grew up I was always involved. Then I left home, moved away and ABN 59 093 117 689 “church hopped”—not finding a place to settle down. Maybe you’ve been there. I was Vol 116 No 14 working for the Church, yet spiritually I was asleep in its comfort and familiarity.
Cover credit: Graham Evans I’ve seen the same sleepiness in our churches—unchanged year after year—the same “Dr Leon Clark (second from left) with smiling faces, only older. With the occasional revival, revamp or redesign, there’s a bit of some of the key stakeholders.” excitement, even growth—but the church soon falls back into its routine. We come up with a host of reasons why our churches aren’t growing. Society is too post-modern and secular, we say. We blame the pastor, the conference, the Jone- ses, the carpet! All of these possibly play a part but let’s look in the mirror. How can I contribute? Discipleship is a concept I’ve heard a lot about in the past few years. To be a faithful disciple is to follow Christ, to believe in Him and obey His commands. It’s about relationship and it is very important. But maybe we haven’t taken discipleship far enough. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20) tells us to “Go . . .” Go is an action word, which is a lot more dynamic than “follow”. It suggests a mission, a sending out, Head of News & Editorial: a release. The disciples could not have spread Christianity so far, so quickly, if they had Pastor Pablo Lillo remained disciples. They became apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit. As far as I can tell, Email: [email protected] apostle means to be sent out. They are committed 100 per cent to their mission. The Assistant Editor: key here is the Spirit. He gives us power to fulfil that mission. Even Ellen White says, Jarrod Stackelroth “The promise of the Holy Spirit is not limited to any age or to any race . . . The more Assistant Editor: closely believers have walked with God, the more clearly and powerfully have they testi- Kent Kingston fied to their Redeemer’s love and of His saving grace” (Acts of the Apostles). Sales & Marketing: For me, being sent out doesn’t mean we have to become overseas missionaries or Dora Amuimuia start our own church in an unreached area. It is about a mindset. Isaiah was already a Copyeditor: prophet and didn’t geographically go anywhere when he accepted God’s call (Isaiah 6:8). Tracey Bridcutt His answer should be ours—“Here am I. Send me!” To our families, our work places, our Graphic Designers: schools and our communities. A rejection of that mission is apostasy—refusing the call! Loopeck Lim, Shane Winfield At some stage in our Christian walk, we need to graduate from being disciples and be Communication assistant: released into the mission field, looking for opportunities to grow His kingdom. Revona Govender All that is required is that we “go”, saying “Here am I. Send me!” Letters: [email protected] Jarrod Stackelroth is assistant editor of RECORD. News & Photos: [email protected] Noticeboard: [email protected] CONTENTS record.net.au Mail: Adventist Media Network Locked bag 1115 News Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia 3 School serves community for 15 years Phone: (02) 9847 2222 6 ADRA helps million forced to flee Fax: (02) 9847 2200 7 Evangelism model a winner Subscriptions: 13 9 Hospital begins redevelopment Record mailed within Australia and New Zealand Features $A43.80 $NZ73.00 Other prices on application 11 Concrete thinking Printed fortnightly 14 The challenge of generational change [email protected] 14 16 Understanding and managing depression Senior Consulting Editor: Columns Dr Barry Oliver 10 Opinion 12 My ministry idea 18 Record Rewind 16 20 Now and then FLASHPOINT: NORTHERN AUSTRALIAN CAMP
God answers prayers Camp security The Bible zoo Celine and Adeline Mukasine have been living in Luke Tucker has been attending the Northern Emerson Jasper loves going to the Australia for the past seven years after moving Australian big camp for the past 25 years. “The best beginners’ program, The Bible Zoo, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in thing about camp is meeting new people each year where he’s been learning about Central Africa. Their parents wanted a better life and making new friends,” Luke said. “I also enjoy God’s Creation and the animals He for them and God answered their prayers. Celine serving others and the church whenever I can.” This made. The beginners’ program is and Adeline attend the Aitkenvale church in year Luke has been appointed to look after security filled to capacity—an indication the Townsville and enjoy singing praises to God in the youth tent, making sure the technical equip- church in Northern Australia is grow- during worship. They also enjoy being chal- ment is protected at all times. “People are friendly ing. “His favourite song is Sabbath is lenged by Pastor Levi Mote’s sermons. and it makes my job easier.” a happy day,” his mum, Keryn, said.
Pathfinders rise up Descendants of Mona Mona Thirty Pathfinders from Mackay, North Queensland, participated Regina Coleman, Donna Grogan, Judi Enoch and Liela Murison, all sisters, in the annual Northern Australian Conference Pathfinder Fair. are descendants of Mona Mona Mission, a former Seventh-day Adventist The theme for the day was Rise Up. The fair was a fun-filled day mission established near Kuranda, Queensland. Their grandfather, Cozlan which involved 127 Pathfinders, representing six clubs. Michael Assan, was a committed Muslim until he met Jesus at the age of 40. “He Wilson has been the Mackay club’s director since the beginning was a faithful follower of Jesus who loved to lead in family worship every of the year. “Previously, I served as counsellor,” he said. “When day,” Mrs Murison said. “If it wasn’t for Grandad’s influence and Grandma’s the church asked me to lead, I said ‘yes’ because I want to make faithfulness, we don’t know if we’d still be in the Church today,” Mrs Enoch a difference in the lives of the children and youth in my church. I said. They never miss an opportunity to worship together at big camp in want to see them grow as disciples for Jesus.” Townsville, North Queensland.
Lifetime commitment Grateful Mission focused Ron Flowers has been attending the Charters Shahnee Hunter attends Mareeba church, Marguerite and Keith Offer felt God’s calling Towers church for the past 70 years. He started situated on the Atherton Tablelands in Far to commit to church planting. So they left attending beginners as a baby and has never North Queensland. “I’ve been attending the Cairns church to serve the Edmonton left. “I love being a Seventh-day Adventist,” church all my life,” Shahnee said. “I’m grateful church plant. They’re involved with Sabbath Ron said. “I have loved Jesus all my life and to my grandmother for taking me to church School and Pathfinders. “My husband and have served the church with passion.” One every Sabbath and for teaching me about the I are involved in youth work,” Marguerite would think that after 70 years, Ron would love of Jesus. Nan means the world to me and said. “We have a passion for God’s work and take a back seat. He still looks after the church I thank Jesus for her every day.” want to do more. We spend a lot of our time lawns, a job he loves to do. working with at-risk youth in the area.”
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Expression of Interest ADRA helps million forced to flee – Executive Assistant to the CEO Cote d’Ivoire, Africa The Adventist Development • Lifestyle opportunity – Central Coast NSW and Relief Agency (ADRA) Aus- • A Company that really makes tralia is acting to support some a difference in the community of the 1 million people forced to This is an exceptional opportunity to flee their homes following Cote join this great Company that is part of d’Ivoire’s controversial 2010 the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We elections and subsequent civil manufacture two of Australia’s favourite war. breakfast cereals – Weet-Bix and Up & Go. Thousands, particularly in the We are seeking expressions of interest south-west of the country, have from people who feel they would suit the role of Executive Assistant to the CEO of gone without social, economic or health support for the majority Sanitarium Australia and New Zealand. ADRA is helping those who have been displaced. The role is located at our head offi ce at of 2011. Berkeley Vale on the Central Coast NSW Strong support from ADRA’s and is focused on providing critical day Disaster Preparedness and Response fund has allowed the agency to re- to day support to the CEO. spond to an urgent call to assist 20,000 people in the slums and low-income Skills and responsibilities required for this neighbourhoods of Yopougon–a city which has seen some of the fiercest role include, but are not limited to: fighting of the past six months. • Exceptional communication skills – “The community health centre in Yopougon has been repeatedly looted written and verbal and vandalised,” said Chris Olafson, director of Emergency Management for • High level time and diary management skills ADRA Australia. “It is in complete disrepair and has no medical supplies in • Meeting organisation and management skills stock.” In response, ADRA Australia has committed more than $A10,000 to en- • Experience in minute taking, record sure 20,000 vulnerable people will now have access to vital medical care. keeping and following up actions “This is a community in desperate need,” Mr Olafson said. “More than • High level computer skills with the ability one in five children die every year under normal conditions, let alone these to produce reports and documentation extraordinary circumstances. Antiretrovirals that support those with HIV and as determined by the CEO AIDS have not been available for at least two weeks and the World Health • Board meeting coordination and Organisation is fearful of major outbreaks of disease including cholera.” management Responses to disasters such as this, and ADRA’s long-term community • Liaison with many other entities development work at home and overseas, is only possible because of the of the Church strong support it receives from Adventists and other community members • Ability to interact with Senior Executives throughout Australia.—Braden Blyde of external organisations • Signifi cant attention to detail, follow through and the ability to work autonomously • High level of integrity and confi dentiality The successful applicant will be an energetic, proactive, well presented, professional Executive Assistant with a minimum of fi ve years’ experience working at senior level and have a sound knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist Church structure and workings. The successful applicant must have a strong understanding and alignment with our Christian mission and the core values of Sanitarium and the wider Church.
If this opportunity aligns with your personal SAN112012 vision please forward a covering letter and resume to [email protected]
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Evangelism model a winner Sydney, New South Wales It Is Written Oceania has seen startling results after trial- program on TV and were ling a new strategy for public evangelism in Sydney. impressed to come along. In the past, six figure advertising budgets have produced Pastor Gary Kent, limited success in drawing a significant non-Adventist audi- speaker/director of It Is ence to evangelistic events in Sydney. So the team at It Is Written and the presenter at Written Oceania, in partnership with the Fountain in the the inner-city evangelistic City Church, tried a completely different approach. series, said attendance had Instead of a mass advertising campaign to blanket the now levelled out at between city, It Is Written simply sent personal invitations to all the 350 and 400 people and viewers in the greater Sydney area who had previously re- interest had remained high. sponded to offers made on its weekly television program. A He’s committed to continu- promotion for the free public lectures—held at the Univer- ing the series—focused on sity of Technology, Sydney—was also played at the end of biblical prophecy—for the The number of attendees surprised the TV program. Based on past experience, the organisers next few months. program organisers. hoped for a turnout of around 50 people. It seems inviting It Is “It didn’t take long before we could see a large response Written viewers has a clear advantage over mass advertis- was going to take place,” ing because these people are already interested in bibli- said Adventist Media Net- cal themes. An opportunity to personally hear from Gary work CEO Neale Schofield. Kent—who they’ve come to trust through his Bible TV pro- “On the first Sabbath of gram—has been a drawcard. A Hervey Bay, Qld, evangelistic the series, we had over campaign run earlier this year also proved popular when 600 people come, mostly it was kicked off with a local appearance by Pastor Kent, non-Adventist It Is Writ- before transitioning to another speaker. ten viewers and friends “The beauty of these programs is that we could literally from Fountain in the City run 20 or 30 a year if we work with local pastors and con- church members.” Some ferences to do the follow-up seminars,” Mr Schofield said. of those “Just do the sums: if we get even five baptisms at each attending were past or one we’re talking hundreds of baptisms. I’m getting ahead non-attending Advent- of myself but you can see the potential.”—Kent Kingston/ Pastor Gary Kent. ists who had seen the Candice Jaques Families given a helping hand Whangarei, New Zealand Families in need are being given a helping hand with Mr Hallmond surprise food boxes from the Whangarei church. said food for the The church hopes to provide a little bit of relief for fami- boxes was donated lies suffering economic hardship. by church mem- “The project has been running for about three years and bers, the Sani- is certainly making a difference in the community,” said tarium Health Food church Pastor Adrian Webster. “Many children are arriv- Company and the ing at school on an empty stomach and this creates many national Adventist problems, like learning difficulties and behavioural chal- Development and Garry Hallmond loads up Manaia View School lenges.” Relief Agency. principal Leanne Otene with food donations. The church gives two boxes of mostly breakfast foods to The program is a different Whangarei school each week. Assistant Pastor a model for other Adventist churches who are considering Garry Hallmond said the boxes were part of the church’s doing the same. “I’m very proud of some of the initiatives community outreach program. that are happening in our church,” Pastor Webster said. He said the program was unique because the boxes are “Our emphasis has been to meet community needs and unexpected—families don’t ask or apply for them like they our members are going the extra mile.” The church also would a food parcel. The schools are also able to use their runs a free clothing program on the third Thursday of each knowledge to pick families who would benefit the most. month.—Whangarei Leader/Pablo Lillo
record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 7 MISSION IN BRIEF
Kingdom milestone Health boost Gateway Adventist Church in Melbourne Thirty days before, they were strangers. has celebrated its 100th baptism since the But at the graduation of New Plymouth’s church was started in March 2003. Wang (NNZ) first Coronary Health Improvement Ru and Amy Liu were baptised in front of Program (CHIP), the strangers were friends around 140 people. Twenty-one people united with one aim: “Taking charge of their made decisions to follow Jesus at the health”. The relationships built between the Easter camp.—Johnny Wong CHIP participants and New Plymouth church members have already opened doors to further ministries.—Marilyn Pasione
Top marks Busy hands, open hearts Asian Aid’s School for the Blind in India has A crafty group of ladies from the Parkes proudly announced a 100 per cent pass rate church (NSW) meets every second Monday among this year’s graduates. The top three to share a chat and a cuppa. They have students were awarded cash prizes donated also packed emergency bags for a women’s by a local business. The school has been shelter, and made rugs and simple clothes awarded the ‘Best Model School’ in the town for charity. Six non-Adventists have joined of Bobbili, where it is located.—Kimberley the group.—Imprint Ellison
Life-changing Family affair The Try Jesus Bible Guides have proved to be Kevin Smith and Nicolas David Keaton were one of the most popular and effective study baptised by their cousin at The Entrance series the Church has in bringing people into church (NSW). Pastor Benjamin Townson a relationship with Jesus. Discovery Centre was also able to dedicate the newest correspondence students say: “I studied the member of the family: Chelsea Smith, most incredible and life-changing Try Jesus Kevin’s baby sister. Kevin’s brother and course . . . I have truly found Jesus.”—Errol cousin helped out with guitar and vocals. Webster —Ben Townson
You are invited to attend the Seventh World Congress for Religious Freedom to be held in beautiful Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. This congress will be convened over three days and will feature stimulating presentations from some of the world’s leading experts in the field of religious liberty. This is an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with academics, government officials, lawyers, and others from around the globe who love freedom and who share the goal of promoting respect for all people of faith.
Dr Graz, the General Conference Religious Liberty Director, says, “Together, we’ll explore a theme that’s growing more pressing every day: “The Secular Challenge to Religious Freedom.” How can we protect and promote the free exercise of religion in a society that has largely side-lined the world of faith? What happens to people whose strong religious beliefs clash with core values of secular society? The challenges are endless.”
Registration will begin in September 2011 and must be done at www.irla.org NEWS FEATURE
Hospital begins redevelopment by Jarrod Stackelroth
The Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH) began develop- Christian and holistic principles to demonstrate Christ’s ment at its Wahroonga site with a ground-breaking cer- message of hope, health and healing, the San has come a emony that celebrated the hospital’s past, while recognis- long way from the 61-bed Sanitarium started in 1903 as a ing the need to remain at the forefront of holistic care. place where people learned to stay well,” he said. Key stakeholders in the development, including South When the first stage of the redevelopment is complete, Pacific Division officers, two local council mayors, part- SAH will have the capacity to deliver that message to ners in the redevelopment and current staff, attended the 35,000 more patients a year, with an increase in overnight ceremony. registered bed numbers to 534. The SAH has expanded to become the largest private Dr Clark recognised the challenges that lie ahead and hospital in NSW, yet it expects a 60 per cent increase asked for patience from the local community. in demand for its services between now and 2026. The “However, it is a privilege to have the opportunity to be 25,000sqm first stage of the development will see an involved in a development that will honour the altruism, expansion of the clinical services building, providing eight the skills and the vision of so many people who have in additional operating theatres and 180 new patient beds; a the past, or still work at, and support the San . . . and in a new entry and arrivals building; and a multi-deck car park. development that will enable healthcare professionals to Perhaps the most significant development the hospital continue to provide high quality care to the people in our will be undertaking is a state-of-the-art integrated cancer local community.” centre. This facility will provide comprehensive care and Hospital chaplain and Spiritual Care Services manager, a simple “one-stop shop” for cancer patients. It will look Kristina Mazzaferri, dedicated the redevelopment to God after the patients from screening to diagnosis, treatment who “owns the hospitals on a thousand hills”. and counselling services. Dr Clark, representing hospital administration, was During his speech, chief executive officer, Dr Leon joined by a representative of the doctors, nurses and Clark, paid tribute to those who had made the SAH what patients in the symbolic ground-breaking—Dr Jason Sharp, it is today, including former hospital leaders, Pastor Tom chairman of the SAH Medical Advisory Committee; Zuali Andrews, Ian Grice and Dr H Clifford. Barrett, enrolled nurse at SAH for 10 years; and Jill Arnott, “Today is the start of a milestone journey in the history a former patient of the SAH, who now volunteers at the of the San, which is already full of significant moments,” he San Cancer Support Centre. said. Dr Clark outlined highlights in the hospital’s history, The new development should be finished by December including opening what is now the largest private hospital 2013, the hospital’s 110th anniversary. emergency care department in NSW. “While our mission has consistently been to apply Jarrod Stackelroth is assistant editor of RECORD.
record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 9 opinion* Timothy Humphries www.greatersydney.adventist.edu.au Christian creativity Much has been written about the recent Manifest Creative Arts Festival and the SonScreen Film Festival held at Avondale College earlier this year. In my opinion recognition of excellence but also interest in the crea- tive arts has been a key driver and will continue to drive future success in this area. This represents not just an opportunity to make church-oriented creative arts more acceptable and accessible within the church, it also encourages young people to contribute within Christian and mainstream media. A critique that is often levelled at Christians engaged in creativity is that it is not something that should be pursued as it has some undefined nega- tive consequences. Clearly the Festival’s public show of support for creativ- ity in all forms is something that we are finally recognising and moving to address with obvious positive outcomes. This has been a long long time A decision with coming and I congratulate the Church on finally getting serious. The Gabe Renaud Awards particularly highlighted this for me. I remem- a lifelong impact. ber a piece he published in RECORD many years ago, outlining his passion and vision for Christian oriented media. The article left a deep impression upon my views regarding the potential the media possesses to change the world for the Kingdom. My dream is to see this new movement push for the establishment of a specialist Adventist-oriented Acting, Film and Writing Top 5 Reasons School to further buttress this positive creativity. To Choose An Adventist School As a media savvy generation we should not be frightened by the poten- tial that media has to make and reflect positive change. Timothy Wolfer’s Personal Attention: We Care About Your Child’s Future Haiti documentary is proof of this. Quality Education: I believe the time has come to put petty cultural cliches and close- Check Out Our Results mindedness to one side and finally proclaim the ‘new media’ version of Surprisingly Affordable: God’s grace within the media. Let’s support those Christians that engage Contact Us for 2012 Fees outside of the traditional Christian media to further advance and improve Bus From Your Door: the quality of the mainstream message being put. Safety and Convenience * Views represented in Opinion reflect those of the author and not necessarily those of the Seventh-day Adventist Values: Adventist Church. Foundation for Life Timothy Humphries is a writer and post-graduate journalism student and writes from Brisbane, Need More Reasons? Queensland. Phone (02) 9868 6522 to book a personal tour of any school campus with the school principal. “Our Adventist schools are our best-kept OPINION POLL secret. The teachers really care, my kids are getting great results, and the values are giving them a foundation for life. I only wish I had enrolled them sooner.” What aspect of church life most Dianne T – Mother needs to change? SAVE THE DATE Worship styles Sydney Adventist College,Prep Open Day & Evangelism methods Readiness Day, Wednesday 3rd August, 2011. 11:00 - 3:00pm | 3 Macquarie Rd, Auburn Church structure Mountain View Adventist College, Open Day, Thursday 11th August, 2011 Theology 9:30 - 12:30pm | 41 Doonside Rd, Doonside Macarthur Adventist College,Open Day Sunday 14th August, 2011. 12:00 - 4:00pm 12 Victoria Rd, Macquarie Fields Options don’t fit? Write a letter to
e humans are like concrete. As adults, the carpark. When I visit, they don’t eat together. My set in our ways, change is difficult. A friend is scared of his dad and says mine is weird. I think reformation of character or faith takes a near I know why. I’m different. I’m special. I’m valuable. I am death experience, relationship breakdown loved. orW some other personal crisis. Changing solid concrete is Most of the faith and values integrated deep in my possible but it takes a jackhammer. character and yours were formed in childhood. While Children, on the other hand, are like wet concrete. They emotional fine-tuning and experiential learning continue are being poured into and shaped with every conversation, to shape our nature until the day we topple off the perch, relationship and example. They are open to ideas, practic- most of the foundational structure of our moral and spir- es and new realities—trusting that the adults in their world itual reality was established before the first bout of acne have it all together and know where they are heading. scarred our countenance. During childhood, our spout spews wet ready-mix any- Teenagers know it all. Why? Because, “We’re done be- where the adults around us care to direct it. Because chil- ing wet and we’re never gonna set.” They’ve got a strat- dren spend the majority of their time with mum and dad, egy worked out. Be flexible. Roll with the punches. Be like faith and values formation primarily happen in the home. dad. Don’t be like dad. “Life’s what happens while you’re Until about the age of 10, children receive and replicate waiting for the light to change.” Go a new route. Try an what they see and hear. They, literally, become what they old one. Just don’t sit still! Then the world starts expecting witness. Dad laughs at a joke, I laugh. Mum bakes a cake, them to be a slab–useful, functional and practical–ready to I bake. They go to church, I go. The maxim, “Do what I build on. They fight it for a while–chasing rainbows around say, not what I do” lives and breathes every day but never the planet—only to return and realise responsibility is not really works. I watch, I try, I become. This is discipleship in so bad. And they set. Then they have children and it starts its purest form. all over again! Children are disciples. Parents are disciple-makers. The There are so many verses from Scripture that we can four steps of discipleship—I do, you watch; we do, I teach; turn to for strength and a clear direction for our lives as you do, I watch; you do, I go–is active in every home disciple-makers. The core truth to remember as parents on the planet, intentional or not. The great news is that is, “By beholding we are changed”. A passage which often children are very malleable. If we change, they will too. If comes to mind as my children surround me, was penned we become something new, so will they. But, we don’t like by Paul for the disciple-making parent in all of us: change, do we? Jackhammers are scary. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great Between the ages of 10 and 12 the concrete is setting. cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders The core moral and spiritual identity of a child has been and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with established but they are still open to detailing and shap- perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes ing. The questions asked in this stage combine physical on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set reality with heart stuff. What does honesty have to do with before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and homework? When can I be baptised? Why do I have to sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider wear a helmet? him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that As a child moves through upper primary school, they you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:1-3, are ready for more responsibility and authority because NIV). they are starting to understand the why at the centre Paul invites us–implores us even–to look upon Jesus. of most of life’s whats. Reasons are important. Friends And the ever-fixed mark of unshakeable love will shape us are becoming barometers of other worldly realities. My bit by bit as we in turn shape another into His image. This friends’ families are not like mine. He can do whatever is disciple-making. This is parenting. he wants–nobody cares. She tells rude jokes–everybody Pastor David Edgren is an author and Children’s Ministries director for the laughs. His dad is never home. Her mum yells at her across Victorian Conference.
record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 11 Opening His word WRIGHT HEALTH Gary Webster Dr James Wright
Should we speak in tongues? (part 2) Q: Are vitamins useful in preventing and treating the flu and colds? A: The question has been raging for decades, ever since Dr Linus Paul- In the first part of our study, we noted ing advocated high doses of vitamin C to prevent colds 30 years ago. Current that when the disciples were baptised medical opinion is: “No–no value”. Also, zinc may impair absorption of iron, with the Spirit at Pentecost, they all essential for good blood. However, vitamins and minerals, as part of a healthy spoke in earthly languages or tongues in lifestyle, cannot be faulted. Me? I take 2000 mg vitamin C a day, plus a multi- order to share the Gospel of Jesus. We vitamin mineral capsule. No flu for 30 years! also noted that not every Spirit-filled person receives this gift. Q: My four-year-old hates food. I am terrified she will starve to death! Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:28-30 Read A: Kids will not starve to death. Their inbuilt survival system guarantees Many feel, however, that 1 Corinthians that. They may eat minimally but that is usually OK. It’s far better than the 14 supports speaking in a non-earthly reverse, where many shovel down heaps of unnecessary food, especially high language (tongues of angels), also carbs, fats, salt and nutritional rubbish. Some kids have “food intolerance”, known as ecstatic utterance. What does where the system simply does not like certain kinds of food. It’s a matter of the passage really teach? trial and error and gentle persuasion. 1. Edify others, not ourselves Paul argues that the purpose of gifts Unwell? Go to
12 JULY 16, 2011 • record.net.au HEALTH FEATURE
with Cathy McDonald 10 small steps for a healthier heart Change in lifestyle habits is an important part of pre- 6. Eat a handful of nuts. Eat them instead of chips or venting or living with heart disease. Some people manage a biscuit. Add them to salads, a stir fry or sprinkle over to overhaul their exercise pattern, diet and unhealthy habits breakfast cereal. with ease. Others try to make changes and don’t always 7. Include some flaxseeds. A rich source of omega-3 succeed. polyunsaturated fatty acids, they are important for heart Instead of undertaking a huge makeover, you may be health. Crush them and sprinkle over cereal or low fat able to improve your heart’s health with a series of small yoghurt. changes. Once you get going, you may find that change 8. Breathe deeply. Try breathing slowly and deeply for a isn’t so hard. This approach may take longer, but it could few minutes each day. This will help relax you and lower also motivate you to make some big changes. blood pressure. Here are 10 small steps to get you on the road to better 9. Wash your hands often. Avoid germs by washing health: hands. Flu, pneumonia and other infections can be hard on 1. Take a 10-minute walk. If you don’t exercise at all, a your heart, particularly in the elderly. brief walk is a great way to start. 10. Count your blessings. Take a moment each day to 2. Give yourself a lift. Lifting a hardcover book or one-kilo acknowledge the blessings God has given you. A positive weight a few times a day can help tone your arm muscles. spirit has been linked with better health and a longer life. In time, as this gets easier, move on to heavier items. * Adapted from Harvard Medical School “Healthbeat”, June 2011. 3. Eat one extra fruit or vegetable each day. They taste delicious and are packed full of nutrients that fight disease. If you would like to speak with one of our nutritionists, call 1800 673 392 4. Make breakfast count. Take time to eat a nutritious (Aus) or 0800 100 257 (NZ). Alternatively, email us with a nutrition question at
RECIPE Chickpea and sweet potato koftas
400g orange sweet potato, peeled and diced (you will need 200g cooked sweet potato) 240g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 small red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup soy flour ½ cup fresh peas 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp canola oil 1 lebanese cucumber ¼ cup tahini 4 pita bread rounds, cut into quarters ¼ cup low-fat plain yoghurt 1 cup firmly packed fresh mint
1. Cook the sweet potato in boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Blend in a food processor with the chickpeas, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin and lemon juice until smooth. 2. Add the soy flour and process until combined. Stir in the peas. 3. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, then flatten with your hand. Dip into the flour, shaking off any excess. 4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the koftas in batches and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes each side, or until golden brown. Drain well on crumpled paper towels. 5. Using a vegetable peeler, cut the cucumber into ribbons. 6. Serve the koftas with the pita bread, tahini, yoghurt, mint and cucumber. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 30 minutes. PER SERVE: Kilojoules1440kJ (345cal); Protein 13g; Fat 15g; Carbohydrate 39g; Sodium 290mg; record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 Potassium 530mg; Calcium 110mg; Iron 3mg; Fibre 8g. 13 The challenge of generational change
by David Tasker
he church has been rocked by many Gospel as never before. About 30 years later, the Great controversies. Too many people have been hurt Advent Awakening was unfolding—and it seemed to be in the crossfire. The question is, “are we able to gravitating towards an idea of remnancy and exclusivism— learn from these and move on, or is it necessary quite different to the openness of the previous generation. toT withdraw into the cocoon of some past golden age?” Then in 1861, the Sabbath-keeping Adventists chose a The answer may be uncomfortable for some, but first let’s name for themselves, and registered a new denomination, review the territory. bucking the previous trend of not formalising faith. The The controversies seem to fit a pattern beyond the previous generation had been convinced that as soon as borders of our Church and occur in cycles of roughly 30 they established themselves into a church, they would join years—a generation. To set the stage, let’s go back before Babylon. the Adventist Church existed to the year 1800. This was About three decades later there was another stir—the the era of the great missionary movements and the forma- Minneapolis GC of 1888. It was not the business sessions tion of Bible societies. The world was opening up to the that caused all the excitement but the devotional periods,
14 JUNJULYE 16, 18, 2011 2011 • • record.net.au record.net.au FEATURE and righteousness by faith emerged as the hot item for redeemed. Why the change between the two accounts? discussion. A Bible Conference for college Bible teachers The law was first given at Sinai in the first few months of convened a generation later in 1919 to discuss the ministry Israel’s escape from Egypt (Exodus 20), whereas the ac- of Ellen White. Its proceedings were so sensitive that they count in Deuteronomy 5 occurred on the plains of Moab, in were locked in a vault for the next 50 years. the final year of the Exodus, nearly 40 years later. The two Fast-forward to 1955 when another major upset occurs. different law codes were delivered to two very different Two visitors to the General Conference office asked the sets of people a generation apart. This may provide the key brethren if Adventists were Christian or cultists. A small to the difference in rationale. committee was assembled and the answers developed into How would you describe the two Exodus generations? a monumental tome called Seventh-day Adventists Answer The first generation came directly from slavery. All they Questions on Doctrine. A storm arose from a statement knew was restriction and oppression. Their knowledge by its editor who explained that only those on the “lunatic of religion was largely of the imposing temples and the fringe” of the Church would disagree with the positions joyous processions of the gods through the streets of the taken in the book. This ill-chosen statement incensed the towns. They had been bombarded with the trappings of the patriarch of the age, M L Andreasen, who wrote his objec- great sun god Ra and the animals closely associated with tions in a series of pamphlets that have since formed the him—especially the bull. So the “Sinai generation” needed inspiration for the so-called “Concerned Brethren” move- to be confronted with the great Creator-God, and told to ment. “remember” that the God delivering them had created the The next generation experienced its denominational sun, and the bull and everything else in Creation. “earthquake” at Glacier View in 1980. Desmond Ford The second generation had very vague childish memo- became the lightning rod for this event. The resulting rip- ries (if any) of Egypt. They had grown up as unfettered ples split faith communities and caused huge numbers of wanderers through a vast wilderness. Their religious ministers to hemorrhage from the Church. Thirty plus years experience was nurtured by the complaints of their parents have passed since that event but it still runs raw for those against a God who did not satisfy all their food cravings and who went through it. who kept them walking for years. This second generation The tragic thing about this thumbnail sketch is that needed to be introduced to the Redeemer and to learn how none of the major events mentioned since 1888 have been to live in a newly-formed nation in the Promised Land—one resolved. They all still simmer beneath the surface with based on the unfamiliar values of God’s primacy and the small pressure groups nursing their hurts, each convinced it sacredness of human life. So they were instructed to “keep” is their God-given right to “correct” the aberrations of our or “guard” this regular memorial of God’s action of freeing history and get the Church back on track. And to make it His people. Their Sabbath rest was to be a reminder of their even more interesting, 1980 was more than 30 years ago. own origins in slavery and a continuing challenge to treat all We are due for another “big one”. people justly (see, for example, Leviticus 25:41,42). Is this just a phenomenon of the past 200 years or do Both Exodus generations clearly demonstrate that values we see it in Scripture as well? We indeed see it, in the must be passed on but creatively contextualised for the two versions of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20 and next generation, with a rationale that makes the most Deuteronomy 5). When we turn the spotlight on the fourth sense to them. If Moses, the founding father of the nation commandment we observe a significant difference between of Israel, saw the need to repackage God’s non-changing them. Although the command itself does not change, the values in a different way for the young, then it is appropri- rationale for observing it does quite dramatically. Let me ate for us to do the same, rather than sticking to traditional stress that point. Organic truth does not change, but the explanations that may become more and more irrelevant way it is appreciated from one generation to the next does. with each passing generation. The fourth commandment states, “Remember the Sab- So, back to the stress points of our Church history. How bath day to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). The reason given locked in do we become to a generational perspective? is “because in six days God made the heavens and the To what extent is each generation blinkered, preventing earth, the sea and all that is in them, and He rested on them from seeing beyond their own experience? What the seventh day (v11).” Humanity is to rest on the Sabbath would happen if we removed the blinkers, went back to the because the Creator rested. Scriptures and re-evaluated God’s unchanging truth for the However, when the Sabbath command is repeated in present time? And when the next hot issue to challenge the Deuteronomy 5, a different reason is given. “Guard the generations breaks upon us, will we do any better than our Sabbath day carefully to keep it holy (v12)” because “you predecessors? Will we prefer our ceaseless and comfort- were a slave in the land of Egypt and God led you out from able round of activity in the wilderness or will it be the there with a strong hand and an extended arm (v15).” The Promised Land this time? essence of the fourth commandment remains the same, but humanity is to rest on the Sabbath because the Saviour Dr David Tasker is field secretary for the South Pacific Division.
record.net.aurecord.net.au • • JUN JULYE 16,18, 2011 15 Understanding and managing depression by Gary Grant
16 JUly 16, 2011 • record.net.au FEATURE
ave you ever noticed how our modern, multifaceted and interactional experience. so-called “time saving” or entertaining When I am referred a patient with depression, I find technologies erode our family time and that there may be some commonality in symptoms, yet, opportunities to engage in a good old-fashioned each person’s experience of depression is unique. In fact, chat.H Person to person communicating is almost a lost art. some individuals may have a predisposition to depression. Could it be that depression is a phenomenon of our current I explore several dimensions or roots of depression as part hectic, pressured lifestyle? of my assessment: Yet do we not, in a different era, find examples of bibli- 1) Physical Resilience cal characters exhibiting symptoms of depression? i.e. King Have they been struggling with an infection, virus or illness? David, King Solomon. Do they sleep well? Do they suffer chronic pain? What is Some people who are fortunate enough to have avoided their medication regime, their family history of depression the experience of depression suggest that if you are a or other mental illness? “practising Christian” you should never experience de- 2) Current Lifestyle pression! This comment is limited and at best unhelpful. Any recent significant life events? i.e. redundancy, kids off Possibly these same folk could argue that we should also to university, death, financial loss, marital or work conflict, be immune from cancer, chronic pain, hypertension, heart stressful life events, unemployed, workers compensation, disease, diabetes etc. living in remote regions, poor living accommodation. So what is clinical depression and how prevalent is it in 3) Coping Style—Personal Resilience. our society? Some people think of depression as feeling Negative-critical personality; high achiever/unrealistic sad, down-hearted, disappointed or upset. In fact, we often expectations; worrier; avoid conflicts; passive; poor social attempt to describe depression in terms of a number or support; relies on maladaptive strategies i.e. denial, avoid- cluster of symptoms. The above emotions are quite com- ance, alcohol or drugs, eating, anger, self harm. mon and reflect a normal response to situations or events 4) Spiritual Connectedness we experience such as loss, hurt, betrayal and uncertainty. How do they describe their life? Strong sense of purpose Typical clinical depression is an emotional, physical and and meaning; validated and respected at work/church; thinking state that is an intense, low mood, lasting longer friends and strong social sense of belonging vs. alienation; than two or three weeks. It interferes negatively on one’s solid relationship with Christ. ability to function across a number of domains such as You may recognise a concern or vulnerability in one of work, church, social and family life. The overall experi- the above dimensions or all four. What we know is that ence is always defined as distressing, overwhelming and these issues or stressors if not addressed, accumulate to incapacitating. Telling someone who is depressed that they the point where we experience a stress overload. Depres- have a lot going for themselves, to ”snap out of it”, just sion, anxiety and anger are symptoms of a stress burden. doesn’t work. The experience of depression, much like the experience Consider the impact of the following symptoms: of pain and anger, are warnings—alerting us to the fact that ◗ Sleep disturbance–inability to get to sleep and early waking there are some underlying concerns we need to address. ◗ Constant thinking–where the brain never slows down Turning to pleasure seeking or drug and alcohol taking pur- ◗ Loss of interest in things which once gave you pleasure suits only masks the deep-seated, unresolved issues and ie. hobbies, sports, social gatherings, church over time exacerbates the problem. Avoidance or denial, ◗ Loss of motivation–lethargy blaming others or feeling overwhelmed are non adaptive ◗ Tearfulness or heightened emotionality for no apparent and unhelpful ways to manage depression. reason Yes, clinical depression is quite prevalent—possibly one ◗ Feeling irritable, grumpy, agitated or anxious in five people share the symptoms some time in their lives. ◗ Difficulty concentrating, short-term memory loss, easily The good news is that unlike some illnesses or disorders, distracted patients can, with professional help, recover from depres- ◗ Persistent sense of hopelessness, futility, guilt or worth- sion. Sadly, in our current culture, a negative stigma exists lessness in terms of mental illness. At some point in my career I ◗ Thoughts your family, friends, church, society would be witnessed many patients waiting outside the dental centre better off without you adjacent to my consulting rooms. When asked as to this In the past medical practitioners tended to perceive practice, they stated it was easier to explain if someone depression as a one dimension phenomenon. They rated it recognised them. as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the number of We are so understanding, tolerant and empathetic for symptoms one described and the level of intensity. those suffering physical ailments but less so with individuals However, over the past decade considerable research suffering depression, post traumatic stress, mental illness has been undertaken into clinical depression and we now or depression. acknowledge that depression can be best explained as a Gary Grant has worked as a clinical psychologist for the past 40 years in every state of Australia and also in Canada.
record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 17 RECORD REWIND New home for old brass A cornet that belonged to Seventh-day Adventist medical missionary and storyteller, Eric B Hare, now has a new home in the Adventist Heritage Centre. The instrument may date back to 1902, reports descendant Phil Hare, who donated it to the centre. This is the year Eric’s father Robert ended his tenure as editor of The Bible Echo and Signs of the Times. The publisher of the periodical, Echo Publishing Company, had its own brass band. Robert (1858-1953), one of the first con- verts to Seventh-day Adventism in New Zealand, served predominately as an evangelist in Australia. He and his family were musically talented, often tour- ing as a five-piece band. Robert played tenor on the clarinet while his wife, Henrietta, played the organ. Eldest son Reuben played bass on baritone, Eric soprano on cornet and daughter Ruth alto, also on cornet. begin to sound Adventist Heritage Centre curator Rose-lee Power (pictured) describes the cornet, which Reuben also owned, and a saxophone that may have also been Eric’s, as “an amazing find considering most people discard items of no personal value without considering whether they have historical value to the church. Reuben and Eric were pioneers, advancing the message of Christ’s soon return across the world. These battered instruments have a story to tell. Original Adventist music. We will treasure them.” Gwen Wilkinson, the academic registrar at Avondale and a great-niece of www.psaltermusic.com Eric, says she and her family see the cornet as having great meaning. Gwen’s husband Steve Sleight, who plays trumpet, cleaned and played the cornet before its donation to the centre. He describes its tone as clear and mellow. Remembered affectionately as “Dr Rabbit,” Eric (1894-1982) served as a missionary in Burma and as a departmental director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, eventually at its worldwide headquarters. However, he is best known as a teller of children’s stories. He wrote prolifically, including the books Clever Queen, Curse-Proof! Fulton’s Footprints in Fiji, Jungle Heroes, Jungle Storyteller and Treasure from the Haunted Pagoda. Sonja Larsen is a public relations assistant at Avondale College of Higher Education. Mystery history
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ALICE SPRINGS, Northern Territory Quintin Dutlow Alice Springs is the second largest town in the Northern with Dr Barry Oliver Territory, situated in the geographic centre of Australia. Hospital development program Our church has a regular We participated in a special attendance of 45 people every ground-breaking ceremony at Sydney Sabbath. The church has been Adventist Hospital on June 23. a part of the community for the The hospital is about to commence past 30 years. stage one of a development program Alice Springs church has a that will see 180 beds added to its mixture of people from Kenya, capacity; an additional 12 operating Zimbabwe, Sudan, China, theatres; a comprehensive integrated Philippines and Australia. We state-of-the-art cancer treatment and also have a large number of care centre; car parking; and a new Indigenous people attending. main entrance. Our members hold a variety of jobs including health professionals, Dr Leon Clark, chief executive journalists, accountants, teachers, clerical support, as well as students. officer, used the word “excited” to This is my second year at Alice Springs and I’m challenging our church to describe how he felt. He explained focus on reclaiming lost members, reaching the unchurched and growing our that “excited” has many nuances. He church through everyday evangelism. reflected on the enormity of the task Over the past two years we’ve had pastors Mark Wilson, Graeme Christian, ahead. It has taken a huge amount David Stojcic and Rob Randle run evangelistic programs in the Alice Springs of careful planning, of projecting area. The programs were based on prophecy and relationships. business cases, and, indeed, faith to Unemployment, drug abuse and hopelessness are big issues in Alice commence such an endeavour. Springs. I love seeing lives changed by the Gospel message and I feel an Some have asked how such a urgency to let people know they can live healthier and happier lives. It’s project can be financed. “Why cannot evident that so many struggle with sin and I want our church community to the money be invested elsewhere? reach their neighbours. There are so many needs.” I find that when I meet with Indigenous families to discuss Christianity, I Indeed there are so many needs. don’t have to convince them there is a God. The most enjoyable aspect of my But to explain, it is important to ministry is teaching them about my all-powerful loving God who is alive and recognise that the hospital itself will well and active in Alice Springs. finance its own expansion from the proceeds that will be generated as a result of the NOW & THEN expansion. Church funds set aside for evangelism and the day-to-day operation of the Church will not World be used in this tithe in 1910: project. Please pray for our hospitals Dr Leon Clark. Just over $US2 and clinics, million and for all who serve God and the World community through these wonderful tithe in 2010: institutions.
Dr Barry Oliver is president of the South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. $US2 billion
Source: General Conference Archives 20 JULY 16, 2011 • record.net.au 21 E? C OBEDIEN F O H Thank you for an excellent excellent an Thank you for to let other I want Because I belong to a If I disobey their demands, I the advice So I follow with the consolation I live I was recently diagnosed diagnosed recently I was PAT SA Beryl Turner, article in “Leaving a legacy of article in “Leaving June 4). faith” (Feature, be in who may grandparents not they are situation know my alone. son and to my religion different been I have daughter-in-law, sternly never instructed very to mention Jesus’ name to my also been I’ve grandchildren. Bible instructed not to share meals before grace stories, say or send them Bible story books. repercussions. will incur severe to 12:18 in Romans of Paul in peace with everyone. live in conflict as the But I live mentioned article reminds I 6:4-9. me of Deuteronomy my a legacy for to leave want them to I want grandchildren. with relationship a loving have best Friend Jesus. my that nobody can stop me grandchildren my over praying and and I’m comforted the many by encouraged in God’s Word, promises 8:28. especially Romans with multiple sclerosis. A A sclerosis. with multiple body vitamin in my missing D so I am actively is vitamin deficiency and of my aware get outside in the sunshine during winter if possible, daily, North, New in Palmerston the I understand Zealand. beautiful skin— to keep desire diet is a plant-based trick my But my and plenty of water. sunshine—to boost my need for greater vitamin D and mood—is to maintain desire than my skin. wrinkle-free record.net.au • JULY 16, 2011 record.net.au • JULY USE A CC MY Y F C IEN K TO A C I C F I could not suppress a Thank you Kent Kingston for Kingston for Thank you Kent often As Christians, we’re need to Jesus, we But, like and often spiteful receive To DE AWARE O QUI Julene Duerksen-Kapao, NZ ENY K Joy Butler, chuckle when I read Dr Wright’s advice, “How can a woman gain lovely, smooth, wrinkle-free skin?” (Healthwise, June 18) and the health feature about vitamin D on the next page. One calls the sun “skin’s greatest enemy” and the next endorses the value of sunshine and vitamin D. the refreshing editorial “The the refreshing (Editorial, June right to offend” words spoken have You 18). longed to hear have that many the Church. from to accuse others too quick when of being the enemy with our way they disagree In the situation of thinking. it’s true that we discussed, with become uncomfortable statements, promotions many other and comments made by in our societies. religions be open, honest and kind at the same time. Jesus told us to our enemies, do good to love for those who hurt us and pray those who spitefully use us and us. persecute about untrue email messages Muslims and then to send them to please the on is one way with you, let’s I agree enemy. if we the Golden Rule practice to be true to our name— are Christian. Unforgiven sins will keep us sins will keep Unforgiven kingdom regardless out of the the keep we strictly of how else. anything Sabbath or erris, NSW ORGIVEN SINS F Mark Baines’ article, “I. doesn’t heal, it just Time us to go God has asked Thank you Pastor Lang and Thank you Pastor Those of us that attended for A special appreciation I was impressed with the with the impressed I was see to It’s encouraging can blessings What greater UN STOP, REVIVE,STOP, SURVIVE ADVENTIST STORY Dennis F NSW Elvira Seeman, Ella Downton, email Am. Sorry” (Opinion, June 18) Am. Sorry” (Opinion, June 18) of to light the issue brought a family have We apologising. apologises member who never and waits just anything; for time to heal. expects It’s my resentment. breeds Bible based belief that unless those from seek forgiveness we then God wronged, have we if the us. Even does not forgive has forgiven. person wronged things right and make first then come other, with each to Him and seek forgiveness. your team for the preparation preparation the your team for into the and detail that went Nomads Camp held in Grey South Wales the North New Conference. with the truly blessed were content and the social time together. Winter, the ministry of Pastor Dr Cosaert and Butov Pastor who all led us into a greater of the Gospel. understanding spiritual journey of Jeremiah of Jeremiah spiritual journey an I became Fruean in “Why 4). (June Adventist” willingly a young person such God’s guidance and following earthly being obedient to his father. sharing the bring than a person with his life. of Jesus love ws in ws Vie letters do not neces- letters those sarily represent or of the editors the denomination. should be less Letters and than 250 words, must include writers their name, address and phone number. edited are All letters to meet space and requirements, literary but the author’s original meaning will Not not be changed. received all letters published. are Note: LETTERS LETTERS NOTICE BOARD
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