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editorial LIFE, DEATH AND CERTAINTY

enager Cassie Bemall is dead, "If there was a shooter in my a "crown of righteousness" (see 2 killed in the Columbine High school," a 12-year-old Christian said, Timothy 4:8, NIV). Sure, he says, he's massacre of April 20. Not only "I'd volunteer to sacrifice my life. I'd fought the good fight, run the race her death, but what she said before say, 'Don't shoot my friends; shoot and kept the faith, but that's not she died created international interest. me,' because I know where I'll go where he finds his confidence. "Do you believe in God?" asked the when I die." "Let him who boasts boast in the gunman. Note the confidence; the assurance; Lord," he says in his classic statement "Yes," is what some report her say- the certainty. It makes you wonder if on wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16). ing. Others say she said, "There is a it would be maintained under the And we boast, he says, in Jesus who God, and you need to follow along threat of death, if things would seem is our righteousness, holiness and God's path." Whatever she answered, so black and white then. Or is it at redemption (1:30, 31, NIV). he then shot her. that point that things do become It isn't what we've done, but what 4 Her witness made her a martyr say black and white? He has done. Not what we achieve, reports from the United States (see, for Just a few weeks ago I talked to but what He achieved. Not our sacri- instance, May 31 Time). And her story Pastor Neil Watts who was among fices, but His sacrifice. those who survived a plane crash We can have the same confidence "Don't shoot my then a six-hour struggle for survival in as the 12-year-old and say, "I know the Coral Sea off Vanuatu. (His story where I'll go when I die" (to the res- friends; shoot me,' is in the August Signs of the Times.) urrection morn, at the coming of He said he had sometimes wondered Jesus). . . . I know where how he would feel about his salva- God wants us to have certainty. I'll go when I die." tion if he were facing death. He felt John wrote a whole letter to "those he had the theory and the theology who believe in the name of the Son sparked a revival among evangelical right, but he'd never had it tested in a of God so that you may know that teens in her school and others across real life-and-death situation. you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13, the US. An April 24 Teen Mania rally, "I felt assurance of salvation," he NIV). His letter is awash with the love with 73,000 attending, was trans- said as he reflected on his experience, of God, and the call to reflect that formed into a memorial to her. "and that was a wonderful relief. It's love to others. A couple of weeks after the shoot- alright to talk about being saved by In God is certainty; uncertainty ing, Rachel Scott's parents reported grace alone and the assurance of sal- has another source: "Satan is ready the gunman had asked her the same vation, but when it comes to the to steal away the blessed assurances question. crunch, how would you really feel? I of God. He desires to take every When she replied, "Yes," he said, felt that I'd die and I'd wake up in glimmer of hope and every ray of "Then go be with Him now!" then the resurrection and see my Lord. I light from the soul; but you must killed her. was glad of that assurance." not permit him to do this. Do not Both evangelical teens, they There was a confidence in his give ear to the tempter, refused to hide their faith in the face words. But was it overstated? Should but say, 'Jesus has died of death. That doesn't really make he have been more circumspect and that I might live. He them martyrs, because there's no evi- added a "maybe"—just in case. loves me, and wills dence they actually died for their Would something like, "I think I not that I should faith. It seems they just happened to probably had salvation . . ." have perish- (Steps to be in the wrong place at the wrong been more appropriate? Christ, page 53). time. But they were able to make a No! statement of faith. And it's this wit- The apostle Paul writes at the end ness that's made an impact. of his life that there is in store for him Bruce Manners

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1 v 3, 1 9 9 9 adv entist life "IS YOUR CHURCH FILLED WITH LOVE?" by Tania Whillas

e had attended church for ered back onto the footpath. almost 20 years. He had par- A young lad had desperately Hticipated wholeheartedly in wanted to be baptised. He remem- the church program. His had the bered the discussion, and the deci- opportunity to preach, to be involved sion. The request had been dis- in leadership activities and report missed because others judged writing and that gave him the him too young to really know sense of satisfaction that his God. Should the church have gifts were being used. handled that situation differ- Special occasions would ently? call for a special person and "Is your church filled with intelligent contributions. He love?" would be the one the church Why should such a simple members would think of, and question pose such difficulty? he accepted those invitations A moment of awakening with grace. Although he never touched his soul. His gaze liked to make himself known, met that of the young girl. everyone knew him. There was an emptiness star- As the years passed, his ing back at him—an empti- placid nature and his kindness ness that shattered his heart. earned him a position of Would this child of God respect within the church. receive the kind of love she When all was said and done, so desperately thirsted for in he was a decent Christian fel- his church? Would she be I low who remained modest nurtured and cared for as she about his strengths. needed to be? One day he made a presen- Or had too many years of tation about his beliefs to a practicality and indoctrina- group of people. They were of tion taken over the real rea- a variety of ages and of cul- son for coming together on tures. His presentation and Sabbaths to worship God? manner captivated those who Had the real reason for his listened. He answered their church's existence been slowly, questions with confidence and sev- silently forgotten? eral indicated that they wanted to good intentions were expressed. "Is your church filled with love?" know more about Jesus. The members greeted visitors polite- The child who asked the question He continued to tell them of his ly and took time to entertain the was dying of AIDS. She was only church being a place of fellowship, pastor and his family. expected to live for another three a place to grow and learn. It "Is your church filled with love?" months. Twelve weeks. What hope seemed, as he spoke to them, that He remembered an unemployed could he offer her? What other hope the Holy Spirit was touching hearts. couple who drifted into town about is there than the hope in Jesus' love? "Sir," it was a timid voice, from a year before. The church had an And he thought of the many who the back of the group. A 10-year-old opportunity to help them. A few are crying and dying—the ones he voice. "Sir, is your church filled with dollars work would have helped should put his arms around. Some love?" immensely, besides, they didn't were within his church, others were Silence. want charity. But it seemed that was strangers he'd ignored. He stopped to think for a minute. not the right time to have someone He had come to teach, but he'd And that seemed ridiculous to him, do those odd jobs that needed to be learned more than he taught with the fact that he actually had to stop done. the question of a 10 year old, "Is and think before answering. A stench had filled the church your church filled with love?" Irl Of course the church was filled one Sabbath morning as an old with love. The church was full of drunk found his way into the understanding people. They per- sanctuary. He remembered how Tania Whillas writes from Port Lincoln in formed acts of Christianity. Many quickly the drunk had been ush- .

July 3, 1999 Off the RECORD flashpoint Did you hear . . . ? Muffin-bake cements community centre ■ . . About the rapid growth of children's ministries at the Swan Hill (Vic) church? he irresistible aroma of freshly baked muffins is expected to fill the Wodonga (Vic) church's AdCare centre when it opens next year. Church members have baked more than 300,000 muffins on weekends over the past five years to raise funds for the $A300,000 multi-purpose com-

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"Swan Hill has a small member- Albury and Wodonga. "We now produce about aw ship—mainly adults, no youth and, 6000 muffins at our bimonthly baking weekends." tqj until September (when 20 youth The church even bought two muffin ovens for Pho representing Storm Co (Service To its fundraising effort. Others Really Matters)—Victoria ran a Mr Hunter, who works at the local flour mill, kid's clubl, only a couple of chil- says many of the ingredients are donated or provided at reduced cost. His network dren," says volunteer minister Eric of fruit growers includes his daughter, Melina Smead.—Twin Cities Post Swift. "Now up to 40 children are attending every second Sabbath." However, the bus members were Minister broadcasts on radio weekly Adventist World highlights can be heard using to bring the children to the Radio-produced Network in real-audio on the church in is now being used to take Seven News, downlinked Internet at www.advent- the children to the football. via the Internet. Program press.com.

U . . . Why one man almost went to gaol to receive a set of Family Medical Care (FMC) books? State of emergency A customer of Northern Area lit- erature evangelist Uli Paga was declared in Solomons wondering why he hadn't received state of emergency has been declared in Honiara, any books. His bank had cancelled Pastor Tihomar he capital of the Solomon Islands, as ethnic tension his payments to Ms Paga without Kukolja, the minister of between the Guadalcanal Revolutionary Army and his permission. He was upset, and the St Albans and Malaitans builds. told the bank so in person. Macedon Ranges church- Western Pacific Union Mission "He was stirred up, so the bank es, has been broadcasting president Pastor Neil Watts (pic- called the police," says Northern Area across during tured) has called on members and manager Ken Read. "Then he threw the 10th test transmission friends of the Seventh-day Adventist a punch at one of the officers!" of Melbourne Gospel Church, especially those living in Another officer calmed the man Radio 91.5 FM. The trans- Guadalcanal Province, to remain down and was surprised the trouble mission closed on June calm and to remember their Christian I was over payments for the FMC 13. Pastor Kukolja (pic- principles. set—he was getting them too. tured, left, with St Albans "As a church, we declare our neutrality amidst the —ANZLE Dispatch member Roy Worner, current tensions, and urge all members to be law-abid- centre, and Ferntree ing citizens and not get involved in taking sides in U . . . Why no-one is meeting in the Gully and Lilydale racially or politically-motivated conflicts." Kuranda Mona Mona (QId) church? Adventist Academy minis- In his statement, Pastor Watts acknowledges some Some 27 people were baptised at ter Pastor Chris Foote, people "may feel they have just cause for complaint the end of a six-week evangelistic right, discussing multi- against those who seem to see them as potential ene- program recently. The sudden cultural challenges facing mies. growth has forced members out of the church) hosted a talk- "I wish to remind people, however, that the true test the church and into the hall. "Now program called "Christian of their Christianity is in being able to follow the teach- that's too small," says minister Pastor Perspectives." Broadcast ings of Jesus who told us to love our enemies and even Nigel Ackland. "Isn't it great!" three times a week, the to do good to them." program also featured the I

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Thousands go wild over wildlife black-headed python, held and their wives were Did you hear ? by one of the visitors, pic- exposed to a practical tured) lizards and turtles, application of the ■ . . . About the lawyers who and preserved animals. Adventist health message prayed to be ethical, principled and Local wildlife observers at meetings in Fiji, Papua compassionate in their work? club and church members New Guinea and the More than 20 Seventh-day helped the public interact Solomon Islands recently. Adventist law students, solicitors with the animals. "It was a Drs Percy Harrold from and barristers marked Law Week in hectic weekend," says one the South Pacific Division New South Wales at the Wahroonga of the organisers, Lorraine and Thomas Neslund of church on May 15. Also attending Wegener, "but one that the General Conference were some non-Adventist lawyers. united the church." taught about the effects of Former South Pacific Division alcohol, tobacco and president Dr Bryan Ball preached More than 1300 people other drugs, and how to on the grace of law. attended a Creation out- Communicators awarded by GC combat them, and the After the sermon, John Bagnall, reach program at the importance of good food a judge in the state's compensation Ferntree Gully (Vic) preparation and eating a court, led all members of the legal church, June 5-6. The pro- good diet. profession in an act of dedication. gram featured a display of This signified their acceptance of live snakes (including a their call being from God to be ethi- World chard, cal, principled and compassionate in their work at all times. Briefly Outreach continues in war zone Despite ongoing vio- ■ . . About the faithfulness of one ■ Thirty-two people, lence within the war Dunedin (SNZ) church member? including two ministers zone, the Seventh-day Mary Thomson (pictured) Adventist Church is con- retired—after 32 years—as church Former South Pacific tinuing its outreach activi- treasurer at the Division (SPD) president ties in the Republic of end of last Pastor Walter Scragg (pic- Congo. "Of course the year. tured, right) and SPD war is severely disrupting "She missed communication director what we do," says Pastor only one Pastor Ray Coombe (left) Jean Emmanuel Nlo Nlo, Sabbath in all were honoured during the communication director those years," final meeting of the for the Adventist Church says Dunedin General Conference in the region. "But more Communication Strategic than 2000 have joined the member Nell Gaudellus, "and that from other denomina- Planning Committee, held church since the begin- was when her husband died." tions, are studying the in Toronto, Canada, June ning of the year." Bible after taking free 1. Pastor Scragg received Seminars by satellite have health assessments from an award "in appreciation continued, including ACTS Wrongpoint Wahroonga (NSW) of his visionary contribu- 2000, though the use of church assistant minister tion to the development the equipment attracts ■ The phone numbers in the Samuel Braga and liter- and promotion of the suspicion from the war- "Prayer Summit 2000" advertisement ature evangelist Graham communication strategy of ring factions.—ANN (back page, June 12) are wrong. For Stewart (pictured) in a the Seventh-day Adventist booking forms, phone (02) 9847 • local shopping mall Church." Pastor Coombe's 3307 or (02) 9847 3238. recently. award was "in apprecia- 3000 baptised in Philippines tion for his contribution to More than 3000 people, ■ Almost $A700 was the development, promo- including 26 prisoners, raised for the Adventist tion and implementation most of whom studied Church calendar Development and Relief of the strategy in the with a converted murder- ■ July 10 Adventist Media Day Agency's Yugoslavian South Pacific Division." er, and the entire congre- refugees appeal by gation of another church, ■ July 10 Adventist Media members of the were baptised at the end Evangelism Offering Parramatta and Bowral Pacific islands of a three-week evangelis- (NSW) churches during tic program in Davao City, ■July 24 Union Institutions two sacred concerts on Ministers trained in health Philippines, recently. Offering May 1. Hundreds of Seventh- Some 10,000 people • day Adventist ministers attended the first meeting.

July 3, 1999 n e w s f r on t SAH INVESTS FOR THE FUTURE or he Sydney Adventist Hospital recent negative trends in the private tors' strategic initiatives. Phase 1 of was granted a loan of $A10 mil- health insurance industry. the hospital's development program, lion at the mid-year meetings of the The government has attempted to the extension to the main building, South Pacific Division Executive revitalise the industry with the 30 was officially opened in August Committee in May. per cent rebate, and is planning fur- 1995. "The loan is to put new systems ther measures to shore up private Work then proceeded to Phase 2, and processes in place to operate insurance, to take the pressure off which involved utilisation of the this institution beyond 2000 in the public hospitals and more effectively areas vacated in the main building most effective, mission-focused utilise private hospital capacity. to extend and develop critical care way," says Ian Grice, the hospital's "The 30 per cent rebate has boost- departments. The official opening of Chief Executive Officer. "Change ed private insurance cover," says Mr Phase 2 took place in May 1996. It requires investment, and it is costly." Grice, "but that has not yet impacted included a relocated and expanded I It is expected that the loan will be private hospitals." cardiac catheter laboratory, a 20 bed repaid within a year. Several factors The health industry has under- Intensive and Coronary Care Unit, have come into play for the need gone drastic cost cutting as inflation and a new 18 bed Emergency Care for the loan, including a downturn within the industry has been run- Department. in patient numbers—something that ning at 5.6 per cent with no increase Jacaranda Lodge, a new accom- has had an impact on other private from health insurance funds. modation facility for the support of hospitals in New South Wales. "Quality of care continues to be Cancer Care patients, was opened "Occupancy in private hospitals of paramount concern," adds Mr later in 1996. has sunk as low Grice. "We need to seek ways and "These extensions cost approxi- as 50 per cent in means to compensate for a faster mately $43 million. Loans for these the past year," delivery of nursing care with less extensions, taken through denomi- says Mr Grice. available resources. national sources, have been com- "The San has "For this reason all processes and pletely repaid and the San is capital- always main- systems, both clinical and support, debt free. Our competitors also have tained a higher are under review. The Directorate of been positioning themselves by cre- occupancy than Mission will ensure that changes are ating new health-care facilities, SAH CEO Ian Grice: comparable pri- aligned with our mission, vision and many of them having huge capital- "Change requires vate hospitals, values, thus maintaining our reputa- debt exposure. investment, and it is our lowest occu- tion for excellence in care beyond "Rapid changes are taking place in costly." pancy for the 2000." the health-care industry, and the past year being Five years ago the hospital's Sydney Adventist Hospital is posi- 68 per cent. During 1998 our inpa- Board of Trustees considered indus- tioning itself to meet challenges to tient occupancy consistently peaked try trends and made plans to health care beyond 2000, under the at full capacity. upgrade facilities to match competi- guidance of God." "However, from November 1998 industry-wide changes have taken place bringing us into an era of wildly fluctuating occupancy levels, changing from week to week. Long- standing past trends are no longer useful as a planning tool." The fluctuating occupancy has created difficulties in attempting to staff the hospital adequately and led to times of both overstaffing and understaffing. Because the trend does not seem to be settling down, a different approach will need to be put in place to cope. Changes in the health-care indus- try have led to public hospitals hav- ing long waiting lists, leaving private hospitals with under-utilised capaci- ty. Part of the problem lies with Sydney Adventist Hospital has been granted a loan of $A10 million

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(ii) Gilson College has added a new classroom block to the primary section. The high school is also adding years 11 and 12 to its program, commencing next year. Mark Vodell (Principal) expects that these additions will lead to continued growth in the college's enrolment. Being Trans-Australian Union Conference located in one of Melbourne's growth areas augers well for the college's future. badlinine left OM (iii) Heritage College is being established in another of Melbourne's growth areas. It is ideally located near Berwick, and placed to capitalise on the Christian Education expected population growth in the cities of Casey and Cardinia. Heritage College was formed by ithin the five I. Growth of Schools an amalgamation of the Oakleigh Wconferences and Carrum Downs schools and of the TAUC there Strategic planning is now an currently operates on the Carrum are twenty-two integral part of the SDA school Downs site. Peter Derrick primary and nine system. A new process is being (Principal) expects to move into secondary trialled in our three Adelaide the new facilities during third term this year. Growth potential is Dennis Reye, schools providing schools, Prescott College, Prescott Education Director education for Primary — Northern and Prescott excellent in this new location. 2,630 students. Primary — Southern. They will be joined shortly by Gilson College. Continued on Page 2 To cater for their needs the system Several other schools have also employs almost 200 full-time and taken their own initiative in this part-time teachers and spends in regard. This will result in a the vicinity of $12 million each year strengthening of our educational to keep these schools operating. system through systematic With such an outlay of resources, planning, implementation and both human and financial, there is evaluation of the school programs. a need for regular evaluation to ensure that you, the clients, are A number of schools are or will be receiving value for money. expanding their facilities:

One good sign of a healthy school (i) Croydon Adventist Primary system, whether it is animate or School is planning to relocate onto inanimate, is evidence of growth. the Lilydale Adventist Academy grounds. Mrs Dot Dalton Inside On this basis, the Seventh-day (Principal) is working tirelessly to Adventist school system in the effect the change for the year 2000. You Need Zest! TAUC gives much evidence of a The relocation will give opportunity healthy future. to develop facilities for the school and forge links with Lilydale Josh Hunt 1999 Training Tour

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(iv) Henderson College opened a new library and administration R Fit complex You Need .447r7 on 7 May. Mr that?. We believe every church Forrest, If you haven't got needs to provide Zest to its Member members. This is vital when you for Mallee, it - Get it! consider the many new age opened theories being promoted today. Lyndon Chapman (Education the est is the What's more important to Director. Vic) Raumond Baird Z Church's brand remember is how we used to Henderson College complex Health Director and stated new Health believe the Health Message was that he Magazine. the Entering Wedge - The Right was impressed by the school's Arm. facilities. He spoke highly of the Since the demise of Good Health Seventh-day Adventist Church's and Alert we have received many Now you have Zest at arms reach education program. Colin complaints highlighting the lack of to share with friends and Gallagher and his staff are excited a magazine to carry our health neighbours to extend our Health about the new facilities and the message to the public. Well, that Message. You can help to make Zest for future prospects of the college. has changed we have! that vision become a reality. Vibrant Living. (v) Prescott Primary — Southern We can reclaim our place as has also added to its leaders in promoting a healthier administration and classroom Why is lest different? lifestyle. One expert in Nutrition facilities. These will be formally on reviewing Zest stated that opened later this year. The school Zest has been designed to bring though they receive many has experienced continual growth you the latest information on key journals and magazines on under the leadership of Christine health topics each month. It's health, none equalled Zest. Clarke, with her special focus on a information is reliable because it Another asked "Why has it taken differentiated curriculum. has been sourced from peer review so long to come up with this journals. We've made each topic solution?". The important task short and easy to understand now lies in making Zest work for II. Growth of Teachers because we know you rarely have you. enough time to keep up-to-date. It What do Camp Howqua, is entertaining and extremely good Jindabyne Adventist Alpine Village value, every home should have How can you get lest? and Logue Brook Dam have in Zest. common? This year they have all Zest is available on subscription been sites for significant from AdHealth PO Box 14, professional development How often will you receive GORDON, NSW, 2072. for the activities for teachers. small price of only $15. A total of 121 Victorian, Tasmanian lest? and South Australian teachers Your church can get bulk copies surrendered some of their first You will receive 10 issues sent to one address for an even term holidays to gather at Camp (February - November) of Zest lower price. So if you haven't seen Howqua. For four days they were each year. With 8 colourful pages a copy of Zest, write today and stimulated and challenged by you will find it's not too bulky to receive your own personal free presenters Dr Melvin Campbell (La read. We want you to pass it on to sample. Sierra University), Dr Gary your friends.

Christian Education This means it's up to you to make You Need Zest! Continued on Page 3 Zest a winner. How can you do Continued on Page 3

TRANS-AUSTRALIAN UNION CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER You Need Zest! Christian Education above state and national Continued from Page 2 Continued from page 2 averages. This is testimony to both the quality of the students Hopkins (Loma Linda University), and teachers in our schools. It is How Much Do You Need? Pr Ian Howie (TTUC) and Drs anticipated that this level of Barry Hill and Don Roy (SPD performance will be repeated in Curriculum Unit). They 1999. • For Your Church participated in primary and • For Your Family & Friends work groups in Ironbark Christian School won the • For Your Community their area of interest, sharing 1998 Victorian Schools' Garden resources and building networks. Competition. Participating Get Zest in bulk and save money. schools have to give evidence of Primary and Secondary teachers a high level of student Special Introductory Bulk Prices from gathered at participation in the program. As a for Churches. the conference youth camp at spin-off, their choir, which Logue Brook Dam on Anzac performed at the Garden weekend for a teachers' retreat. Competition, was invited to fill in Less Than Half Price: Professional development for the National Children's Choir Subsidised by your Conference, activities were led by Chris Frahm at the recent Melbourne from Avondale College. Dennis International Flower and Garden Union, and Division. Reye (TAUC Education Director) Show. led out in the devotional program. 5 Issues from July - December The increasing number of Normal Price A$7.50 NZ$9.75 Primary teachers from South New non-Adventist enrolments in South Wales joined with their many of our schools is providing Bulk copies to one address colleagues from the northern part new opportunities for evangelism. Copies Price of the state for several days of Not only are Adventist students professional development being challenged to witness activities at Jindabyne. The focus before their non-Adventist 20-49 $3.25 each 50-99 $3.00 each for this session was on the classmates, but these Creative Arts (music, visual arts, non-Adventist school members 100-250 $2.85 each drama). Guest presenters, Celia are given opportunities to 250+ $2.75 each Moncrief (drama), Adrian participate in class worships, Fitzpatrick (visual arts), Marcia assemblies, Spiritual Emphasis Christian, Lindsay Christian and Week, Bible study groups and Don Roy (music), provided plenty baptismal classes. This is ORDER NOW: of hands-on activities and revitalising the spiritual program constructive ideas for in our schools. Number of Copies implementing this part of the school curriculum. The experience at Border Payment Amount: $ Christian College (Albury) is All three programs were well typical of many of our schools. Church Name: received. Teachers spoke highly The Principal, Steve Littlewood, of the benefits to them personally reports that two-thirds of the high and professionally. Their school students are participating Person Authorising: response was typified by the in Bible study groups. More than comment, "How can I take this half of those participating are from Delivery Address: information and make a difference non-Adventist families, one of in my classroom?" these students has chosen to keep the Sabbath.

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osh Hun 1999 National Training Tour

Josh Hunt is the a thor of You Can Double Your Class in Two Years or Less and Disciplemaking Teachers Double Your Class & "Josh Hunt's book should be read by all who are looking for new ways to reach Disciplemaking Teachers Conference people in the 1990's." Rick Warren, All successful churches have some form of Saddleback Valley Josh Hunt served for 11 years as a Minister of adult education. Community Church, Education at Calvary Baptist Church, Las Cruces, Mission Viejo, New Mexico. During his ministry, the church This two part conference is of particular California nearly tripled in attendance. He is currently serving interest to pastors, adult Bible school teachers as an independent •consultant, webmaster, and and leaders, small group leaders and freelance writer. "Growth means disciplemakers. change. Not every change brings growth, but all growth brings 17th MELBOURNE World Vision National Office: 1 Vision Drive, East Burwood change. Josh has SDA Community Centre: 125 Talbot Road, Launceston given anyone who is JULY 20th LAUNCESTON serious about the 22nd ADELAIDE Rostrevor Baptist Church: 288 Montacute Road, Rostrevor Great Commission some new thoughts 24th PERTH South Perth Church of Christ: Murray Street, Como that call for change. If CANBERRA Canberra Christian School: Ainsworth Street, Mawson followed, I believe 27th they will bring 31st SYDNEY Sydney Adventist Hospital: 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga growth to the ctx church." John Maxwell CONFERENCE INFORMATION Pastor, Skyline PERSONAL INFORMATION Wesleyan Church Pr Rev Dr Mr Mrs Ms Other Will attend Conference at: [ Melbourne [ Launceston [ I Adelaide San Diego, California Surname.• [ 1 Perth [ ] Canberra [ ) Sydney First Name: Will attend (tick what session. you would like to go to): Session I: Double Your Class (9am - I pm) [ 1 "The easiest road to Mailing Address: [ 1 Session 2: Disciplemaking Teachers (2pm - 6pm) church growth is to State: Postcode: Payment Options: build around [ Ono session $40 Daytime Telephone: ( [ I Both sessions $65 growing classes [ ) TAUC Teacher Association Member $45 with gilled teachers Local Church: (Discount applies to members who attend both sessions) and skilled leaders. Conference Fee: S Denomination/AtEliation: Josh Hunt lays out a Payment Method: detailed road map [ ] Cheque (Payable to: Trans-Australian Union Conference) for that strategy." [ Money Order lole Schuller. Please return application form: Credit card: [ I Bankcard [ ] Mastercard [ ) Visa (lour( h Corostdtant By 30 June 1999 to PO Box 116, MITCIHAM, VIC 3132 Name on card: Or Fax: (03) 9676 0733 Expiry Date. ($10 Late Fee Applies a lier 30th of June) Cardholder's signature:

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Pho learning from metres. Some activities, their experiences, Pictured at the first women's ministries churches have helping street and the opportu- retreat in the South New South Wales only 20 members, kids, provid- nity to share and Conference are (from left) Danielle Aurient, with some being ing half-way pray together, Sharon Harvey and Sheri Gray. the only Adventist housing and were what I in an hour's hope, running appreciated most about the retreat," radius. The retreat gave the women public awareness walks, support- said Cheryl Judd from Albury. an opportunity to share with each ing Alcoholics Anonymous and The presenters from Melbourne, other and to support each other. other 12-step programs, working speaker Sheri Gray and soloist "This conference has no Women's at our excellent rehabilitation Danielle Aurient, created an atmso- Ministry Department—the women of facilities at Warburton Hospital, phere of worship. the conference are organising the and initiating advocacy efforts in "Sheri and Danielle were fantas- next retreat. We're grateful for the various parts of the division," says tic," says Jackie Stuart of Canberra. support of conference president Dr Harrold. "I feel spirtually renewed." Pastor Neil Lawson and the confer- He promises to reply to each "Our emphasis was on developing ence executive for giving me and my correspondent and report to spirituality," says retreat orgainser secretary, Sharon Harvey, the time RECORD. Karen Miller, a departmental director and support to organise the retreat."

Changes to Avondale's nursing degree program

vondale College is changing • It will keep nursing classes more efficiently, some staff will be Athe delivery of the nurse edu- together and simplify the lost. This, says Mr Race, is regret- cation program at its Wahroonga timetable. table. • Campus. • It will ease pressure on staff. "The School of Nursing, Starting in February 2000, there • It will enable an enrichment Avondale College and the Sydney will be only one intake of students of the learning environment. Adventist Hospital wish to each year—during February and • It will provide a greater diver- acknowledge the contribution March. The August intake will be sity of course options. these individuals have made over discontinued. The change will not Acting dean of the School of the years to the School of Nursing affect students who start their Nursing, Paul Race, says in recent and to the students," he says. study in 1999; however, some years there has been pressure on "But by moving to a single teaching positions will no longer the February intake and a declin- intake, the college plans to signifi- be required. ing interest in the August intake, cantly increase the number of College president Geoffrey which has led to a number of inef- places usually available." Madigan says there are several ficiencies and a greater expense in Timetabling changes will also advantages to the change: delivering the program. increase the range of student work • It will focus recruitment and While the change will enable the opportunities in the Sydney marketing opportunities. School of Nursing to function Adventist Hospital.

July 3, 1999 "I wonderedhow when ourescape REFUGEE ADVENTISTMINISTERTELLSHERSTORY route wasblocked." God wouldprovide she says."Iwantedtostayandhelp "Moments laterwechanged direc- wave ofrefugeesledtothe and useditas an alternateroute. tion andmade ourwaytoKukes n Our journeywas onceagainhalted safety inAlbania(seeNewsfront, dismay theborderwasclosed. closed theirborder." chose nottouseherowncar Prayer opensborder explains AlbanianMissionpresident were escortedbyaSerbianarmy 3 andheadedtowardsAlbania.She friends, leftKosovobybusonMay forced tofleetheviolenceandfind Macedonians becomingconcerned Many deadbodieslayinthestreets May 29).Nowshecanbegintotell Serbian troopstoleave." Instead, sheandhercompanions Adventist ChurchinKosovo,was and everysooftentheywouldbe and shootingsbecamereallybad. their country.Asaresult,they that thenumberswoulddestabilise they reachedMacedonia.Totheir troop. Thetravelwentwelluntil my people.However,thebombings Pastor CalebBru."However,the vide whenourescaperoutewas help us,"reportsMsDaka. blocked," saysMsDaka. because ofthetroubleshemight point openforrefugeestoenter," ing thistimethatIwastoldby moved outandburied.Itwasdur- have encounteredasawoman. her story. ple, someofwhomwereher "I prayed,knowingGodwould "Macedonia's borderwasatone "I wonderedhowGodwouldpro- "I didn'tplanonleavingKosovo," Ms Daka,alongwithotherpeo- working fortheSeventh-day i j ana Daka, afemaleminister Church leadercomeslooking centre inTiranaandaskedifMs the informationdeskofrefugee she wascarryingherBibleand with herthings.Thiswasnotthe Daka. "IfIdidn't,wewouldhave asked whethershewasaChristian. money becausefurtherdownthe been beaten." end tothetroop'sdemandfor Most ofthetroopsareOrthodox and respectChristians.Theynoticed the moneyshehadstowedaway money, soshegavethemsomeof road moremoneywassolicited. when, 10kilometresfromBurrel,the treated withrespect,saysPastorBru. money." troops askedeachpersonfor On May19,PastorBruwentto "I gavethemwhatIhad,"saysMs She wasstillforcedtogivethem Compared toothers,MsDakawas n ewsfrot Fir -N4 your way 1Pig —Cheer Reyes/ANN back toKosovoandcontinuingher pastoral workthere. which theyweresubjectedintheir former Kosovanhomes. Daka sayssheplansonmoving Tirana forElbasantofindsomeof members inElbasanforBiblestud- istry inAlbania.Shemeetswith escaped theviolenceandthreatsto ies. wife attheirhouseinTirana. within momentsthetwowereunit- her churchmembers.Mosthad ed. Fromthere,MsDakawentwith Pastor Brutostaywithhimandhis isfaction thepersonatdeskgave Daka wasthere.Hehadheardof to openhishomeher.Tosat- him theinformationheneededand her flightfromKosovoandwished Once thecurrentcrisisisover,Ms Ms Dakaiscontinuinghermin- After afewdays,MsDakaleft t'hrough fish t-taze / 0 I n (1 (1

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This church board supports its pastor's activities since Jesus made a point of going to the "market place" in order to . . . minister to people.

One pastor's Sabbath time the minister arrived, so he was competition" (Letters, June 5). MURRAY BRIDGE CHURCH BOARD, SA able to help with counselling the dri- I teach in classes on personal,evan- The Murray Bridge church board ver, his team members and those gelism; the first three steps are: make acknowledges the right of all individ- bystanders who were affected. contact, make friends, then witness. uals to express an opinion on the I think we bury our heads too Too many Christians omit the first type of Sabbath-day activities pastors often. It's about time the church had two and spend their lives "working should be involved in. However, we some good publicity. Also, we need for the Lord" by trying to give to oth- would also like readers to be aware to support our ministers instead of ers what they either don't really want that Pastor Dave Hamilton pulling them down. or aren't ready to hear, and then feel (Newsfront, May 8), when first satisfied with their effort. approached to be a motor-racing DARREN MIMETIC, VIC It is true that many people make a chaplain, spoke with his conference I may have been misdirected dur- religion of sport, even if not taking president and, after gaining his sup- ing the past 20 years or so in youth part themselves, but it seems that port, discussed the appointment at a ministries. I always had the under- Colin Taylor is following the three meeting of our church board. standing that witnessing was to steps above and has been blessed by The writers of "Sabbath and race preach the gospel to all the world. having others ask him to tell them day" (Letters, June 5) were aware of Keep up the good witnessing work at about his faith. What more could a our pastor's appointment to the chap- the race track! Christian ask for than someone asking laincy. During the ensuing months questions about their faith? they made no personal approach to From his letter, it appears Colin is a the pastor, contrary to the principle of Running the good race person who, with his balanced Matthew 18. DAVID BRYCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA lifestyle, is applying his "energy This church board supports its pas- I have no great interest in competi- toward completing the Lord's work in tor's activities since Jesus made a tive sports—except for the Winter a practical way." I fully expect his point of going to the "market place" Olympics—however, I heartily reward to be eternal. Good on you, in order to connect with and minister endorse the comments of "Yes to Colin. Keep it up. to people who were outside the reli- gious system of His day. It is our God-given responsibility to do the Just a coincidence same, as Christ also died for these people. Our chaplain is still in contact with a number of the people he min- istered to at the race. Surely this is REMEMBER BOYS - fulfilling the gospel commission to IN A SITUATION LIKE "go to all the world." THIS, SAFETY ALWAYS IS IT TCO COMES COLT) R PALMER, SA (// Does not the Bible say, "Blessed 1)0 are those who do good on the Sabbath"? What better way to show )) the general public that Seventh-day Adventists can mix with others and counsel those who need help in times of adversity. I applaud this min- L ister for having the conviction that he might make a difference. 4° There are four points to remember: First, the minister did what he needed to do as far as his duties to his parishioners were concerned; second, Mail: RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799 Fax: (03) 5966 9019 he did not arrive at the race meeting Email: editoreal.com.au Views in Letters do not necessarily represent those of the editors or the until mid-afternoon; third, a high- denomination. Letters should be less than 250 words, and writers must include their name, address and phone number. All letters are edited to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's original speed accident had occurred by the meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received are published.

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Volunteers needed Position Place Job description/duties Term Blocklayers, South Santo, Vanuatu Assist SDA members in building a cement block church. 2 weeks carpenters, plumbers Contact: Robbie Erceg —NZ 64 9 403 8460 or Eric White. September, 1999

For further information contact Pastor Eric White, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, South Pacific Division, Locked Bag 2014, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 98473333; fax (02) 9489 0943; email web

Positions vacant SIGNS DATABASE A Maintenance and grounds staff—Victoria Point ARV—South We are trying to establish just how many Adventists in this Conference has vacancies for two experienced staff in their grounds and maintenance department. (a) High care residential— division had their first contact with the church through Signs hostel and nursing home maintenance. A person to ewe for preventative of the limes magazine. If you are in this category, could you and ongoing maintenance of equipment and buildings. (b) Units and grounds maintenance. A person to care for units building maintenance and please fill in the details below and send us the coupon. Your to look after all grounds and landscaping. Further information may be name is not essential, but would be appreciated. obtained from the Manager, Barrie Peach, (07) 3207 7822. Yes! My first contact was through Signs. 29.5.99 at Fremantle, WA. On 23.10.37 Year? Weddings she married Steve. She was prede- ceased by her daughter, Dorothy. She is Did you know who sent it to you? . . .Yes/No . . . Brown—Trace. Peter James Brown, survived by her husband; her daugh- son of Jim (Beachmere, Qld) and Lyn ters, Margaret Corker, Patricia Fewster, Brown (Red Hill), and Suzanne Lynette Bell; and her son, John. Your second contact with the church was Michelle Trace, daughter of Richard Robert Kingdon and Delphine Trace, were married on 16.5.99 in a garden setting at Upper Fischer, Keny Vernon, born 29.4.54 at (year). Caboolture. Mike Brownhill Wagga Wagga, NSW; died 25.5.99 at You were baptised in Nerang, Qld. He is survived by his par- DittriCh—Sparks. John William Dit- ents, Bob and Audrey (Nerang); Yvonne, What was it about Signs of the Times that impressed you trich, son of Ruth Dittrich (Cudgen, his sons, Jordon and Zachary (Gold NSW), and Vicki Jean Sparks, daughter of Coast); his brothers, Merrick (Rathmines, so much? Patricia (Mooloolaba, Qld) and the late NSW), Trafford (Cooranbong) and Mur- Eric Sparks, were married on 30.5.99 in ray (Tweed Heads). Kerry was a triple Brisbane. Bob Possingham certificated nurse and worked in Sydney, Newcastle and the Gold Coast. He loved Name (optional) Gosling—Smith. Anthony Em his God, his church, and his family. Gosling, son of Neville and the late Merle Sid Griffin, Peter Stojanovic Address Gosling, stepson of Margaret Gosling (Regents Park, Qld), and Michelle Fay MacGillivray, Louise, born in 1912 Postcode Smith, daughter of Graham and Menyl in Scotland; died 20.5.99 at Mildura, Vic. Smith (Daisy Hill), were married on She is survived by her husband, John; Please send this coupon to Pastor Bruce Manners, Signs Publishing 23.5.99 in the Springwood Adventist her children, Elizabeth, Alastair, John; Company, 3485 Warburton Highway, Warburton 3799. Thanks for your church, Brisbane. Jorge Munoz their families; and her sister, Elizabeth Dabson. After World War II John and time. This information will help the magazine which helped you! Louise spent many years in literature Obituaries evangelism in their homeland, until they came to Australia in 1958. Louise survived by her husband, Marama; her don, UK); his sister, Phyllis Cowley; and Beveridge, Campbell Phillip, born served many years at the Sanitarium daughter, Tapita (Brisbane, Qld); and her his brother, Albert (both of Mackay). 27.8.39 at Sale, Vic; died 29.5.99 of a depot, Windsor, Vic, until her retire- four grandchildren. Vainga was involved Clanie had a great love of music and terminal illness at his home in Bayles. ment. She will be remembered as a in part-time literature ministry before she played the cornet in a church orchestra He was predeceased by his grand- kind and gracious lady. and will be died. Tuakana Pere at Mackay and church camps. In later daughter, Kirsten Beveridge. He is sur- missed by her family and many friends. years his preference was the saxophone vived by his wife, Diane; his sons, Dar- David Dabson Valentine, Sheila June (nee Biddy and he often joined the Aborigines at ren and Rick (all of Bayles); his daugh- Hart—previously Thrift), born 18.6.32 camp times with the gum leaf. Clarrie ters and sons-in-law, Julie and Martin Thomas, Margaret Lavina Rose (nee in India; died 21.4.99 as the result of an was a faithful steward and a lovable Hellings (Lyndhurst), Darlene and Hutchen), born 20.12.06 at Woodreef, accident. She is survived by her hus- Christian. Bill Blundell Kelvin Mann; and their son, Michael NSW; died 2.6.99 at Harbourside Haven band, Gordon; her daughter and son- (Cranboume). The many people at Retirement Village, Shoal Bay. She was in-law, Amanda and Roger Evans (all of Campbell's funeral gave ample testi- predeceased by her husband, George, Melbourne, Vic); her son and daughter- Advertisements mony that he will always be remem- in 1980. They had 10 sons and one in-law, Mark and Jane Thrift and their bered. He was a kind, gentle and fun- daughter. She is survived by her chil- three children (Perth, WA); her sisters, Please note: Neither the editor, Signs loving person. Paul Kotanko dren, Noel, Margaret Humphreys, John, Paula Judd and Jenny Scott (both of Publishing Company, nor the Seventh- Brian Smith, Bud Beaty David, Ivan, Neville, Robert; their fami- Melbourne); her brother Geoffrey Hart day Adventist Church is responsible for lies; her brothers, Cecil and Alec; her (Bathurst, NSW); and families. Biddy is the quality of goods or services adver- Deering, Elsie May, born 12.8.1898 in sisters, Priscilla, Nita and Eva. She sadly missed by her family and friends. tised. Publication does not indicate SA; died 28.5.99 at Rossmoyne, WA. attended various Adventist churches John Nicholls endorsement of a product or service. She is survived by her nieces, Olive over more than 50 years, most recently Harver (Carlisle), Myrtle Rowe, Noreen as a foundation member of the Nelson Walt, Robert Clarence, born 14.10.12 Wanted. International Children's Care Percy (both of Hamilton Hill); and her Bay company, NSW. at Mackay, Qld; died 19.5.99 at Proser- urgently needs more sponsors for nephew, Walter Rice (Willagee). Doug Weare, Malcolm Bull pine. He was predeceased by his wife, orphans in Thailand, Cambodia, Myan- Ian Royce Joyce (nee Teitzel). He is survived by mar, India and Sri Lanka. Please help Tumangi-MiSin, Vainga, born his daughter and son-in-law, Janette save the life of an orphan for $A30 per Elston, Vera Winifred, born 17.7.16 at 18.9.42 in Rarotonga, Cook Islands; died and Kevin Minchington (Cannonvale); month (tax deductable). 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