Ered by a RECORD EDITORIAL

ered by A RECORD EDITORIAL

Official Paper Seventh-day Adventist Church Global Strategy South Pacific Division Editor James Collin y Dear Fellow Believers, Realising the importance of this fact, Associate Editors Gary Krause rt Bruce Manners mRemarkable and unanticipated we've scheduled two offerings in your Assistant Editor Joy Totenhofer changes have taken place in our world! church and at the 1990 General Confer- Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall Copy Editor (iraeme Brown Millions who for decades have been held ence Session to purchase land, build, Graphic Designer David Blyde in tight control have been given freedom and start up one powerful shortwave and Illustrator Wayne Louk Senior Consulting Editor Athal Tolhurst to make choices, even to voice dissent. two medium-wave stations in the Correspondents Ray Baird, John Banks, Terry As these movements toward greater Mediterranean area. These stations will Butler, Ray Coombe, Matupit Darius, Aisake Kabu, Louis Solomon, Neroli Zaska freedom have occurred, God has have the capacity of reaching nearly Regional Reporters David Blanch, Robert Douglas, impressed members and church leaders 1,000 million people in Islamic North Af- George Drinkall, Eric Greenwell, Larry Laredo, to develop a Global Strategy that will rica, the Middle East, and all of the East- Malcolm Potts, Leigh Rice, Lyndon Schick, Gordon Smith, Bill Townend, Allan Walshe carry salvation's story to the uttermost ern European Socialist countries (in- Local Reporters Church Communication Secretaries parts of earth. cluding the Soviet Union) with the Subscriptions South Pacific Division, $A25.00 message of God's love and soon coming. $NZ28.75. All other regions, $A48.25 $NZ55.50. Air There are today some 1,800 geo- mail postage rates on application. Order from Signs graphical units in the world, each with In developing the basics of Global Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799, about one million persons, in which Strategy, it has been pointed out and Australia. Manuscripts All copy for the paper should he sent there are no Seventh-day Adventists. proven time and again that "more things to The Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company. Most of these lie in the Islamic areas of are wrought on our knees in prayer than Warburton, Victoria 3799. Phone (059) 66 9111. Telefax (059) 66 9019. North Africa, the Middle East, Soviet this world dreams of." I trust you'll ap- Printed weekly by Signs Publishing Company. Central Asia, the Hindu concentration proach this appeal to assist in the im- in and around the Ganges plain, the plementation of a key element of our Directory of the South Pacific Division of the Buddhist areas of South-East Asia, and global salvation strategy in a similar Seventh-day Adventist Church, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076. the People's Republic of China. posture—on your knees. There's no bet- Phone (02) 489 7122. (Legal Trustee: Australasian Reaching these populations may not ter time to finish the gospel commission Conference Association Limited. Secretary: Tom Andrews, Assistant Secretaries: Jim Roberts, be the same as presenting God's truth to than now. There are no better disciples to Properties; Bruce Jackson, Finance.) people who already have a predis- be used by Christ than the dedicated President Walter Scragg position toward Christianity. We greatly members of the Adventist family. Secretary Athal Tolhurst Treasurer l om Andrews need to develop new and convincing ap- "And I saw another angel fly in the Associate Secretary Vern Parmenter proaches for a variety of groups. midst of heaven, having the everlasting Associate Treasurers Owen Mason, Lynray Wilson Indeed, such approaches may simply gospel to preach . . . to every nation, and Field Secretary Arthur Ferch be living God's love among people who kindred, and tongue, and people." Departments and Services: ADRA George Laxton (Director), Neil Hughes, have not known that love, or who have Revelation 14:6. Peter Truscott known something about a beneficent Add to this quote from Scripture these Adventist Health Don Bain (Director), Harley deity under a different name. With the words of encouragement: "By the coop- Stan ton Adventist Media Centre Nat Devenish (Manager) help of the Holy Spirit, we should be able eration of the divine Spirit, the apostles Archivist and Statistician Roy Clifford to lead some of these people to recognise did a work that shook the world."—The Auditing Service Gordon Bland, Eric Hokin, Max Wad]. I MIL, Moffitt, Neville Sawert God's love for them. Then, step by step, Acts of the Apostles, page 593. Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing they could be led to understand God's By God's grace we've been promised Impaired Em Lemke that we, too, can do the same—shake the Church Ministries Alf Birch (Director, and Sabbath last-day message. School), Barry Gane (Youth), Bryan Craig (Family Such a strategy in presently "closed" world! I invite you to join me in sacri- Life), Peter Jack (Personal Ministries), Jim Landsdown countries Will depend very much on: (1) ficial financial support and in prayer for (Stewardship), Lynelle Chester (Children's Ministry) Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Seventh-day Adventist lay professionals divine guidance as this powerful new Liberty Ray Coombe working for governments of host radio voice is established to bring the Education Gerald Clilli)rd (Director), Les Devine, Barry Hill, Ian Howie, Bob Spoor countries in areas where a need for their first word of God's love to millions in Health Food Eugene Grosser (Director), Lance service is felt; (2) subsidised relocation of lands that have rebuffed Christianity for Rogers, Ray Windus Adventist families in the host country centuries. Ministerial Association David Currie Nutrition Education Gail Ormshy into areas where they can continue living "We must now by the Holy Spirit's Publishing Jan Knopper as self-supporting lay people; (3) follow- power proclaim the great truths for these Risk Management Service Robert Smith (Manager) up of responses to shortwave radio last days. . . . It is the very essence of all Trust Services Jim Lansdown broadcasts from strategic locations. right faith to do the right thing at the Please note that radio broadcasting of right time."—Testimonies, Vol 6, page Cover: Dr Garup, a specialist the gospel is a key—perhaps the key el- 24. We believe this new radio station is gynaecologist in Lae, says ement in this Global Strategy for the right thing at the right time. Dukane projectors could save reaching hitherto unreached people. No Sincerely yours in Christ's name and lives in PNG through health other method can so effectively hurdle for a finished work, education. the barriers behind which billions have Neal C. Wilson, President, Photo: Les White. been living for centuries. General Conference.

2 RECORD January 27. 1990 LETTERS

Bottom Line through the teaching of Jesus. He said we transgresseth also the law: for sin is the I'm distressed to read in recent times are to love our neighbour as we love our- transgression of the law." 1 John 3:4. so much in the RECORD about how bad selves. Ellen White states that "the Lord "For by the law is the knowledge of sin." my church is. I must have been living in a is disappointed when His people place a Romans 3:20. fool's paradise for I didn't realise that low estimate upon themselves."— The Until children grow and understand there's "no love" in the church, that it Desire of Ages, page 668. right from wrong, they can't know sin. doesn't yet "understand the gospel," that Anyone who feels inferior and inad- Una H. Turner, NSW. its message is not "relevant" to young equate can't relate well to others. A per- people, and that its worshippers sit "like son justified by faith isn't inferior to any- Careful Words long-dead exhibits in a museum, sewn one. Rex Tindall, Qld. We who are God's representatives up tight and stuffed." should be careful about the words we I don't believe that the majority of Present Crisis use. Some say, "Good heavens!" "Why those who leave the church do so be- While deeply appreciating the excel- on earth!" and "What on earth!"—when cause they find no love or fellowship lent contributions of Christian, Coffin Jesus specifically said we weren't to swear within it. The bottom line with most of and Krause in the October 28 RE- by heaven or earth (Matthew 5:34, 35). them would be a breakdown in personal CORD, I suggest that we now take "Gee," "Golly" and "Gosh" profane devotions. seriously the present crisis in our the holy name of God. Webster's diction- Despite the risk of appearing too church. ary defines them as euphemistic contrac- simplistic, I would say that nothing else A pseudo-pentecostalism is taking our tions of Jesus and God. would solve the problems of our church youth by storm. They're being deceived Brian McNabb, New Zealand. more effectively than our individual pur- by excitement, mass hysteria and exalted suit for a closer walk with God. feelings (induced by worldly type music "I" Problem I appeal to all to stop "burning the and drums) into believing that they're We honour humanism when we say: midnight oil," lay down that Women's filled with the Holy Spirit, that they no "I'm bored." "I'm special." "I want to Weekly, turn off the television, and get to longer need daily Bible study, and that worship in the way that pleases me." bed early so that you can rise to spend doctrines aren't important. "Churchy and old-fashioned hymns adequate time with God and His Word. Let's not wake up after the damage is don't do anything for me." "I need self- Raymond Stanley, SA. done, but recognise it now for what it is. esteem." Elva Phare, New Zealand. (Mrs) L. Pinchin, Vic. The Chasm In response to the letter "Perfection," Original Sin of December 9, I would like to share the Many Adventists believe in the doc- Views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necess- arily represent those of the editors or the denomination. following quotes from Steps to Christ, trine of Original Sin, a concept originat- Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed pages 64 and 65: ing with the Roman Catholic Church. to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their "The closer you come to Jesus, the In reality, a baby is born in sin into a name, address and telephone number. Letters received more faulty you will appear in your own sinful world, but with sin? Never! The more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying eyes; for your vision will be clearer, and Bible says, "Whosoever committeth sin the article to which they respond will normally not be printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and literary your imperfections will be seen in broad requirements, but the author's original meaning will not and distinct contrast to His perfect be changed. Not ail letters received will he published. nature. . . . No deep-seated love for Jesus can dwell in the heart that does not re- alise its own sinfulness." Perfection is a goal, but the more like Jesus I become the more I'm aware of the SAID -RE chasm that exists between His righteous- LUNCH ness and mine, and the more thankful I f11-00JsNIP am that His righteousness is fully mine, wiLL BE SERVED by faith. Sue Bernardo, Vic. AFTER THE_ Self-Esteem SEIVI GE y fit I'm compelled to address the concern expressed in the letter "'New Age' Terms" in the letters column November 25. Just because the words "positive," "negative," "self-esteem" and others have found their way into the vocabulary of the New Age movement doesn't make them wrong. The self-esteem principle runs

RECORD January 27, 1990 3 HISTORY Merritt Kellogg and the Pacific Dilemma by David E. Hay If the Bering Strait date line was correct, the missionaries in both Tonga and Samoa were observing Sabbath on the wrong day!

n 1897 the new Seventh-day Ad- most apologist for the Sabbath, came to riving in the Western Samoan capital of ventist medical clinic in the King- his rescue. In order to avoid confusion in Apia in 1896. He assisted Dr Frederick 1dom of Tonga's administrative round-the-world and Pacific travel, he Braucht and volunteer Dudley Owen in centre of Nuku'alofa added another link pointed out the necessity for a day erecting the South Pacific's first major to the church's lengthening chain of change line. He argued the advantages of medical institution—an impressive two- medical institutions. Dr Merritt Kellogg, implementing the Bering Strait's Line in storey sanitarium, inland from the town's the supervisor, reached out confidently the Pacific and urged Merritt Kellogg to beach front. to the Polynesian people of Tonga, and accept the providence of God in granting On completion of this fine building he success attended his efforts. humans the privilege of organising time. sailed for Tonga, arriving in Nuku'alofa However, all was not well. He and his John Andrews's explanations proved during the latter half of 1897. Before fellow workers, Edwin Butz and E. persuasive. long he had built a house and clinic fa- Hilliard, were concerned about what Merritt Kellogg sailed into the South cilities for health care. they believed to be an inconsistency be- Pacific as a missionary doctor on the sec- Tonga's first Adventist missionaries, tween teaching and practice concerning ond voyage of the Pitcairn in 1893. The the E. Hilliards, had arrived from the one of the church's major doctrines. group included Benjamin Cady, E. United States on the Pitcairn two years Discussion often became animated Chapman, John Cole and Hattie earlier. Aware of the practice of those on between those holding the different Andre. the Pitcairn—of changing days at the viewpoints. Letters seeking advice went He spent some time in Australia and 180° meridian—and recognising that to church leaders in Tahiti, Australia and remarried, to a Broken Hill woman. the islands of Tonga, like those of the United States. Ellen White received They set off for the Pacific, eventually ar- Samoa, lay well to the east of this line, one too! they established Sabbath observance ac- Merritt Kellogg's career began in the cording to western-hemisphere day se- Battle Creek Sabbath school. In 1859 he quence. set off westward for California, where, it But the islands of Tonga followed the appears, he was the first Adventist in the same days as Australia and New Zea- state. In 1861 he conducted a series of land. The missionaries observed the Bible lectures in San Francisco, and 14 seventh-day Sabbath on Sundays. people became Seventh-day Adventists. A year later, on the return of the Six years later he returned to the east- Pitcairn, the Edwin Butzes arrived from ern United States to take a short medical service on Pitcairn Island. Another year course at Trail's Hygieo-Therapeutic later, the Merritt Kelloggs joined the two College in New Jersey. The course lasted missionary families already there. The 12 months. He returned to California to propriety of seventh-day Sabbath observ- join John Loughborough and Daniel ance on Sundays became a topic of lively Bordeau in their evangelistic campaigns. interest as they worried about the incon- He spoke mainly on health topics. In sistency existing between teaching and 1887 he helped establish the Rural practice. But it wasn't that the establish- Health Retreat, later known as the St ment of Sabbath worship on Sundays Helena Sanitarium. was wrong! One question had plagued Merritt John Andrews published a tract offer- Kellogg in the early 1870s. As ing a solution to the growing problem of Adventism reached beyond the shores of Time and circum- locating a day-change line in the Pacific. America, he wondered how believers Published in 1871 and entitled "The De- could really observe God's seventh-day stances solved Merritt finitive Seventh Day," it enjoyed the sup- Sabbath on a round world. Kellogg's problem. port of church leaders. In essence, it ad- John N. Andrews, the church's fore- vocated a Bering Strait date line.

4 RECORD January 27, 1990 John Andrews's line proceeded through 180° meridian as the IDL. MUSINGS the Bering Strait and right on to Stephen Haskell, then teaching Bible Antarctica along the meridian of at Avondale School for Christian 168°36". The line passed to the east of Workers, offered an incredulous the islands of Samoa, Niue and Tonga proposal—the observance of both Satur- and only over water. Day change would day and Sunday as holy until the issue How's Your occur at sea on crossing the meridian. could be sorted out! Merritt Kellogg re- John Andrews's solution had com- plied by stating that God didn't ask for CPI? mendable features, but subsequent such a practice. He asked Stephen events overruled even the remotest possi- whether even he would follow his own by Ken Long bility of its serious acceptance. advice! From the 1850s travel across the Pa- The 19th century slipped into history t was three minutes past five, Tuesday cific increased significantly. As more without any resolution of the day-line Iafternoon, October 17. Some 60,000 ships plied the sea lanes it became problem. Merritt Kellogg transferred to people were seated at Candlestick Park necessary and urgent to have a perma- Sydney, Australia, where he drew up Stadium in San Francisco. In 17 minutes nently anchored day line. In 1884, rep- plans for the new Wahroonga Sani- the third game of the 1989 World Series resentatives of 26 nations gathered in tarium. In 1901 he supervised its con- would begin. Washington, DC, to better organise struction. During this time he received Having beaten the San Francisco world time. Ellen White's reply to his letter of con- Giants in the first two games of the best- By establishing the prime meridian of cern about the church's position on the of-seven series, it looked promising for 0° at Greenwich in England, they logi- day line. the Oakland Athletics. But San Fran- cally caused day change to occur half- She urged undeviating commitment cisco Giants catcher Terry Kennedy in- way around the world at 180°. In time to the principles and practice of present tended for his team to put an end to their this meridian became known as the In- truth. The message, as symbolised by the dream. ternational Date Line (IDL). It was three angels of Revelation, she said, was Just 17 minutes before the first pitch, where day change took place in the Pa- to be brought before the people. This the stadium rumbled from movement cific. To ensure that all islands of one was the most important work at hand. deep within the earth—and all thoughts country had the same day, the British And trying to solve the unessential prob- of baseball vanished. Admiralty authorised the IDL to deviate lem of the day line really wasn't his task. "We heard Giant's batting coach around the islands on Pacific maps. This Ellen White had crossed the IDL at Dusty Baker yell, 'Earthquake!'" practical adjustment cared for the needs 180° twice and knew from personal ex- Kennedy recalled. of Fiji, New Zealand, New Caledonia perience that there need be no confusion "I knew something was wrong when I and Alaska. about its impact on Sabbath observance. saw the first base dugout moving. I first On the Pitcairn's South Pacific voyages And she wouldn't advocate the Bering thought to look for my wife in the stand. day change occurred at the 180° merid- Strait's line, or another popular theory "We found out where the priorities of ian. The missionaries on board, such as known as the Eden Day Line, in view of life are. The World Series doesn't mean Edward Gates, knew that the line passed the growing acceptance in theory and anything compared to what happened in between the islands of Tonga and Fiji. practice of the 180° meridian as the IDL. the city tonight." German maps of the time also portrayed Time and circumstances solved One minute winning the World Series the same path for the IDL (see map else- Merritt Kellogg's problem. The Advent- was an all-consuming passion; the next it where). Merritt Kellogg, E. Hilliard and ist Church recognised the IDL at 180°. meant nothing. But it took a devastating Edwin Butz were indeed worried. While Countries to the west of the line observe earthquake to make the difference. agreeing that John Andrews's Bering eastern (or Asiatic) days, while countries Sometimes our priorities need a shake. Strait line separated day sequence for the to the east follow western (or American) We become absorbed in our careers, our continents, they found real difficulty ac- days. homes, our whatever. These things may cepting the line's authority for the With time, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, be positive in themselves. But as their im- islands of the South Pacific. The church Niue and Samoa changed to the western portance grows, our spiritual commit- seemed to be advocating an IDL of day sequence. The islands of Tonga, ment can dim. Our priorities can blur. 168°36"—but the missionaries observed lying well to the east of 180°, didn't We need to pause and evaluate our an IDL of 180°. The difference was change. priorities—establish our own Christian highly significant. If the Bering Strait Although Tonga observed the eastern Priority Index—CPI. Is the pursuit of the line was correct, the missionaries in both day sequence, the Adventist Church in "good life" dominating our lives? Are we Tonga and Samoa were observing the last decade of the 19th century cor- worrying needlessly about making ends Sabbath on the wrong day! rectly established Sabbath observance meet? Have work commitments crowded Counsel had been sought overseas. on Sunday. Sunday is the right seventh out spiritual life? Benjamin Cady of Tahiti wasn't able to day Sabbath for Tonga in relation to the Jesus says, "Make your spiritual life provide enlightenment. George Tenney 180° meridian—a meridian that became your number-one priority, and I'll ensure wrote from Battle Creek advising the ob- firmly established as the IDL for the that your basic needs will be met." servance of days in harmony with the nations of the world. ra Perhaps our CPI, our Christian Pri- nearest continent—a proposition that ority Index, needs a shake? would have meant fitting in with Aus- David E. Hay is the president of the Tonga and Niue tralia and abandoning the growing prac- Mission. Ken Long, a solicitor, writes from Sydney, NSW tice of the nations in recognising the

RECORD January 27, 1990 5 begins for some by the second day of REPORT teaching (the student's eyes begin to light up with comprehension). We meet for four hours each day, four days a week (no class on Wednesdays). Philippine We discuss the so-called "exception clause" in Matthew 5:32 (anyone div- orcing his wife, except on the grounds of fornication—porneia—makes her an Snapshots adulteress) at some length. I then ask about divorce in their home conferences. Divorce is illegal in the Philippines by Robert McIver (although some couples do separate), unknown in Korea and very rare in The Philippines is a land of contrasts: hope Yugoslavia, Cameroon or Uganda. I eat with different faculty members in and despair; wealth and poverty. their houses. Gastronomically I visit the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, he man next to me in the plane is The service includes an ordination of Sweden, Holland, Yugoslavia, Argentina going to Manila to bring his elders and deacons. Eleven ordained and the United States. The seminary fac- T Filipino wife back to Australia. ministers go up to the platform to join ulty is truly international. He has already been to Manila once the ceremony. The teaching faculty are excellent, before to meet her (his first trip outside Umbrellas are used every day in the with qualifications from such places as of Australia), has married her and re- Philippines. If it rains you need an um- Uppsala, the Free University of Amster- turned to Australia to gain permission brella (and I'm here in the wet season). If dam, the University of Chile, Drew Uni- for her to immigrate. Now, four months the sun is out, you may also appreciate versity and Andrews University. later, he's on his way to escort her back to an umbrella. Leaving church, the Students come to help with the Australia. I wish him and his wife well. students, under colourful umbrellas, cooking in several faculty homes. Several Manila airport is modern. Hundreds stream along the road toward the cafe- are nurses—there are some 1,000 of people line the barriers outside. Many teria. students enrolled in the college nursing offer taxis, hotels or things to purchase. I'm guided around Manila. We use program. Fortunately, my transportation is already bicycle-drive transport, "jeepneys," taxis While the seminary buildings and fa- arranged. and a bus. The jeepneys have a jeep-like cilities are in good order, much remains I'm surprised to discover that the Phil- front end and a truck-like back with an to be done. The college moved to this ippines has a population of 60 million. awning over the passengers, who sit on campus from Manila 10 years ago. It's a The Seventh-day Adventist Church has two long seats. On several occasions we magnificent campus. But there's still a more than 400,000 members. The stand on the back step and hang on until need to seal part of the road, to add con- church operates three separate under- a seat becomes available. The jeepney crete paths, and the library is only about graduate colleges in the Philippines, with ride costs one peso (15 pesos = $A1). 25 per cent completed—though it's a total enrolment of almost 5,000. Security is evident everywhere. Two already in use. (Avondale has an enrolment of some armed guards stand outside each bank; The Philippines faces intractable 600.) Big things are happening in the several stand inside. Guards often work problems. Land is expensive and popu- church in the Philippines! 12-hour shifts. Both the college and the lation growth is a great worry. While the I attend Sabbath school and church. new seminary site have armed guards. middle class limits the size of their famil- The church is large. Two of the walls are I'm told of two separate occasions where ies, the poor seek a large family as secur- open arches to the outside so that air can a guard has been shot. Someone tells me ity for their old age. circulate. I can choose from about 50 of a secretary being brutally murdered There's activity everywhere. Buildings Sabbath school classes, nearly all of on her way to work. are going up throughout Manila, and the them are taken by enthusiastic young Dr Werner Vyhmeister (the seminary markets are always busy. It's a land of Filipinos. dean) takes me to the new seminary site. contrasts. There's hope; there's despair. I discover I'm at the college church I watch concrete being manually shov- There's wealth; there's abject poverty. [Philippine International church], not elled into a bucket, lifted to a trestle, car- I leave the Philippines with warm the Seminary church I thought I was at- ried along the trestle, lifted to the top of memories of the hospitality of the semin- tending. the wall and then poured into the forms ary faculty and students, and of new Before the worship service, the man in that are already in place. The bucket re- friendships. I leave with a new respect for the seat in front of me turns around to turns to the ground and the process is re- the Adventist Church in the Philippines shake my hand. He teaches in the under- peated. and for those who work for the Master in graduate theology program. He tells me The class I've come to teach includes this exciting and challenging part of the that about 200 students are training to students from Korea, Cameroon, world. ra be ministers. Lest I become concerned Uganda, Yugoslavia and (of course) the that this might be a small enrolment, he Philippines. For many English is a Dr Robert McIver, who lectures in the theology de- explains that the other two colleges also second language—and my accent is a partment at Avondale College, served briefly as a train young ministers. problem to everybody. Understanding guest lecturer in the Philippines last year.

6 RECORD January 27, 1990

MUSINGS STORY Beyond Knobs

by Ray Slade A man can buy a new boat and discover he's got more friends than he dreamed possible.

f course, if you really want the asmuch as they're often in the form of best, sir, we have the XJ100 material possessions. 0model over here. You'll notice A man can buy a new boat and sud- immediately that it has a lot more to denly discover he's got more friends than offer." he ever dreamed possible. I'm not the only one who's influenced Ever had the "knob" treatment? It Wrong Catch by the outside appearance of a piece of goes something like this: You're intro- hi-fi gear. duced to someone at a party, at work, in by Joy McFadzean For quite some time now Mr Average- the foyer at church, or wherever. Im- Hi-Fi-Buyer has been Mr Gullible. More mediately you feel yourself being enYleaned his fishing rod against than one manufacturer has sold models scanned for knobs. Gthe tree and went inside the tent to with knobs on the front minus wires that When it's discovered that you're only get some lunch. He'd been sitting on a go nowhere on the inside. The essential "one of the workers," that you don't own rock beside the creek fishing all morning, price difference between models often a Porsche, you don't have much to talk but hadn't had a single bite. comes not in their performance, but in about, or any other interesting knobs, Dad had promised to be back soon to their array of knobs. you usually hear, "My! How interesting take him further up the creek to a favour- Consumers—you and me—are . . . Oh, will you excuse me for a moment ite fishing spot. sucked in by things that are adorned with [meaning forever]? I must speak to some- Suddenly he heard a loud noise. Gerry gadgets, knobs and things. Notice how one over there [meaning, I've seen some- looked out to see a kookaburra caught many people trade in their cars every one with more interesting knobs]." on the hook at the end of his fishing line. year or so for a shiny new model that's Next time you're talking to someone, The kookaburra was terrified. got a sleek new dashboard. They like the or simply thinking of enlarging your Each time the bird tried to fly away it dials that light up and the things that circle of friends, I challenge you to look became more entangled, until it could blink. beyond the knobs. You might find your- fly no more. But under that bonnet—it's often the self part owner of a whole new collection Just then, Dad arrived. Gerry watched same old motor that the past six models of plain models with inner qualities that as Dad took a sack from the car, then had! It doesn't go any faster, and it isn't you never knew existed! threw it over the bird. Dad took hold of any cheaper to run—it just looks and We get from people what we give; the bird, and as gently as possible took smells better. we find in them what we bring; the hook out of its mouth. I wonder how many people have rel- we discover that the changes in them Slowly and carefully he unravelled the egated their faithful old watch to a are really changes in ourselves. ra line until he freed the bird. Gerry was re- drawer somewhere, in exchange for a lieved when it flew to a tree. "I'm sorry, new digital one with lots of knobs that do Dad," he said. "I didn't think. I had left a all sorts of wonderful things when you worm on the hook." push them. But it's really the same old "Well, let it be a lesson for you. Never time. It just has a new face, and new leave anything dangerous lying about knobs to push. where someone or something could get There's something fascinating about hurt." flashing lights, buttons to press, levers, Every day while they camped the gadgets and knobs. kookaburra came back and sat in the

Unfortunately, the situation is no dif- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 01E10 L i lil t I il tree. It even flew down for Gerry to feed ferent when we consider the way we re- it morsels of meat. 0 • 0 • • 0 . 0 late to one another as humans. "I think," said Gerry to his father, People prefer people with attractive CEI "that it's his way of saying, 'I forgive and interesting "knobs." Especially in- ** you,' and 'Thank you for saving my teresting are the ones with knobs that are life.'" different from the ones we're used to see- ing every day. However, most knobs Ray Slade produces films when he's not writing for Jean McFadzean writes from Melbourne. usually have a sameness about them, in- the RECORD. He lives in Melbourne.

RECORD January 27, 1990 7 FLASHPOINT

that the survey revealed that Western Pacific Union isations frequently visit PNG Conference younger people have greater Mission) from January 1 to Africa providing aid in A Health Evangelism difficulty in understanding 6. Pastor Taylor also spoke specialist surgery," says Dr Conference, organised by the writing style of Ellen at the Aboriginal camp Saleem Farag, health and the Papua New Guinea White, and only 55 per cent meeting held in Townsville temperance director of the Union Mission, was held in of respondents indicated from January 10 to 13. Eastern Africa Division. Port Moresby from January they had read any of Ellen "Such programs open up 12 to 15. Speakers for the White's books in the past Open-Heart the possibility of other occasion included Drs Percy year. However, only 1 per Open-heart surgery com- Seventh-day Adventist medi- Harrold and Harley cent categorised Ellen menced recently at cal alumni organising teams Stanton, Pastor Ray Baird White as a "spoil sport." Parirenyatwa Hospital in to make short visits to and Mr Garth Jones. Mr Zimbabwe following a visit Third World countries. This Jones, a member of the Year-end Visitors from Loma Linda surgeons, work opens doors for the Wahroonga church, is an Pastor David Taylor, vice- who tutored local medical gospel that can be opened administrator with the Life president for administration staff to help them gain the in no other way." Education Centres estab- for the Central California necessary expertise. Some lished by the Rev Ted Noffs. Conference, visited the staff members travelled from "Message" Course South Pacific Division dur- Zimbabwe to Loma Linda Retired pastor David Euro-Africa Growth ing January. He was guest to learn how to operate the Down is to write another 21 Most unions of the Euro- speaker for a youth congress heart-lung machine. "Medi- lessons for the "Digging Up Africa Division have a grow- held at Honiara (in the cal teams from many organ the Past" series, which will ing church membership, present a "full message" reported John Graz, director course in the context of of Adventist Press Service, archaeology. The present to delegates attending the 12-lesson correspondence EAD annual council, held course has been one of the in Switzerland late last year. most popular courses Church membership has offered by the Adventist passed 300,000, with Media Centre's Bible School. Angola recording exception- ally high growth of more "Quiet Hour" than 9,000 people during Pastor LaVerne Tucker of 1989. "The unions of the "The Quiet Hour" radio Eastern European program has been requested countries—except the to conduct public evangel- Romanians, who weren't istic crusades in Port Vila, able to attend, are enjoying Vanuatu (May 20 to 29); in greater freedom," reports Suva, Fiji (June 1 to 9); Pastor Graz. In planning for and the following year the future, delegates studied (June 2 to 22) in Port and approved principles of Moresby, Papua New Guinea. global strategy and con- firmed the total commit- Polish Visitor ment of the division's Pastor W. Polok, presi- unions and institutions to dent of the Polish Union, the proclamation of the gos- has been visiting Australia pel to everybody. to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the formation Dangerous Attitudes g of the first Polish church in According to a survey the South Pacific. His visit recently completed among with members of the New- almost 2,000 Adventist castle Slavic church from members, many place the ct December 7 to 11 made writings of Ellen White in a media news. Pastor Polok higher position of authority SAH Stages "Gift of Christmas" Program told his audience that the than what she claimed for Nearly 2,000 people attended the annual Carols by church in Poland is experi- them herself. Mrs Eleanor Candlelight program held on the lawns of the Sydney encing a 10 per cent annual Scale, director of the Ellen Adventist Hospital on December 3. The program, which membership increase. In White Resource Centre at focused on the theme "The Gift of Christmas," climaxed addition he reported on the Avondale, recently reported with the Hallelujah Chorus and a fireworks display. best-known books in Poland

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at present—(1) the Bible, provided by the hospital (2) the works of Lenin and will be free to the surround- (3) books written by Ellen ing community. The hospi- White. tal will also be used in con- nection with medical Appeal Record launches along the Amazon The Seddon church (Vic- River. toria) last year collected $33,000 for the ADRA Bendigo Centenary Appeal. This is the largest The Bendigo church (Vic- amount ever raised by one toria) will celebrate 100 church in the Trans- years at a special service on Australian Union Sabbath, March 17. a. Conference—and possibly a. in the South Pacific Div- Thanks, Friend ision. "This is outstanding Canberra Woman Gets Service Award A recent letter received when you consider their aim Elizabeth Kopka (pictured), a member of the Woden Val- by the editor of Signs, says: was $14,500 for a member- ley SDA church, received an Achievement Award in recog- "For quite some time I have ship of 252," says Seddon nition of her service to the ACT community, on December received Signs. I find it most pastor Dragan Jakovac. 4. The Chief Minister of the ACT Government, Rosemary enlightening and biblical. I "Two families raised more Follett, presented the awards. "Elizabeth was thrilled to sincerely thank a dear friend than $10,000 between them." find out that her award was one of five 'Highly Com- for her kindness in her gift mended,'" says Woden Valley minister Ken Vogel. "In her of Signs each month." Reappointed nomination, it stated that Ms Kopka worked tirelessly in All officers and depart- facilitating the move of 12 profoundly intellectually dis- Disaster Aid mental directors of the abled people from Woden Valley Hospital to a community A Uniting Church minis- North New South Wales nursing residential unit of Chapman Hostel. As the man- ter has been invited to San Conference were re-elected ager of Chapman Hostel, she continues to facilitate a high Francisco for at least a at the 47th Session, held standard of service to this group of people. Elizabeth is also month to help in the after- over the weekend of Decem- an active lay leader in her local church, and recently par- math of last year's devastat- ber 9 and 10 at the ticipated in a fly'n'build project in Mount Hagen, Papua ing earthquake. The Rev Avondale College church. New Guinea, where the above photo was taken." John Hill, who chairs the Some 583 delegates Victorian Community attended, representing most was based on a geography They won 14 awards-12 in Recovery Committee, of the 73 churches in the research project. the restricted section (eld- believes that disaster relief conference. erly entrants only) and two should not major on food, Anti-Smoking in the open section. clothing and shelter. Rather, Ground Sold As part of the Great it should provide people The North New South American Smokeout, Wash- Among Oldest services—information, per- Wales Conference's Byron ington Adventist Hospital The Adventist Review, sonal resources to overcome Bay campground has been sponsored David Georlitz— which started in 1850, is people's sudden loss of sold for $1.5 million. As the model and actor who now listed as the eighth- independence, and personal well, two of the nine lots for portrayed the "Winston oldest continuous publi- support such as listening, sale on the old Eraring Man" in R. J. Reynolds cation in the USA. The counselling and pastoral campground have also been cigarette ads for six years— Signs of the Times, which care. "We have taken disas- sold. "This money will be to speak with students in started in 1874, is ranked ter recovery out of the com- used to develop a new several Montgomery 16th. bat agencies and put it in campground on the Stuart County, Maryland, schools the hands of the affected Point site," says conference on the dangers of smoking. Hospital Opens community and human- president Pastor Rex Moe. Georlitz, who began smok- Opening ceremonies for services management," says ing at 15, quit his 24-year, Manaus Adventist Hospital Mr Hill. High Achievers two-pack-a-day habit during in northern Brazil were held Wendy Timms and Susan last year's Smokeout. Now on November 16, reports Most Flashpoint items from Keating, Year 11 students at he crusades against smok- Haroldo Seidl, institutional outside the South Pacific Avondale High School, took ing, mostly before children. development director for Division are provided cour- out major prizes in the Adventist Development and tesy of the Adventist Review, 1989 Hunter Valley Show Scoop Relief Agency International. and have been sent to the Research Foundation School Twelve residents from The hospital took four years RECORD via facsimile Competition. Wendy's entry Coronella Retirement Vil- to build, with funds pro- transceiver for immediate was placed "equal first," lage at Nunawading, Vic- vided by ADRA Inter- release. and Susan's was one of four toria, recently won the lion's national and ADRA Ger- "highly commended" share of prizes at the many. According to Seidl, entries. The competition Lilydale Agricultural Show. 30 per cent of the services

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Mount Isa Celebrates 21st Birthday Indianapolis ADRA Appeal. The church also con- GC Session ducts community programs such as stop- smoking clinics and vegetarian-cooking To Feature classes. "The community responds positively Fitness Run to these programs," says Mr Hamilton. "And since the publicity of the Fitness Run designed to acquaint Chamberlain case, we have had a higher Athe community with Seventh-day public profile. With the adoption of a Adventists as an international church corporate logo, we have come out from and as a people vitally interested in a hiding behind our programs. And in- lifestyle of health and fitness will be a stead of looking like a community group, feature of the General Conference Mount Isa pastor Dave Hamilton (right) and his we are now saying that we are a church." Session in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, wife, Hilary, met Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Seventh-day Adventists have been in July. o celebrate the 21st anniversary of meeting in Mount Isa since 1948. The It is expected that runners from nearly Tthe opening of the Mount Isa church first minister to care for this group in far 200 countries will take part in the run, (Qld), all members present on Novem- western Queensland was Pastor Bill planned for Sunday, July 8. ber 18 signed a metre-long key Turner, who lived there during 1957 and "The event will focus attention on handcrafted by fellow member Peter 1958. health and fitness, as well as encourage Nightingale, an industrial arts teacher at The present church was opened on our own members to initiate or continue a local high school. October 2, 1971, at the corner of Sunset a total-fitness lifestyle," says Pastor Don The Mayor of Mount Isa, Alderman Drive and Abel Smith Parade. It was Bain, South Pacific Division Adventist Tony McGrady, and his wife, were guests built for around $15,000, with members Health director. at an afternoon program. The program doing much of the labour on a volunteer "In addition, it will allow interaction centred around reminiscence and basis. with city officials by inviting them to par- praise. Shortly after the anniversary cel- ticipate as runners, as walkers or as "The church's original charter, dated ebrations, Dave Hamilton and his wife, honorary race officials." November 16, 1968, shows 40 signa- Hilary, met with Prime Minister Bob The run is designed to cater for all age tures," says present pastor Dave Hawke and the Premier elect of Queens- groups, with three distance events-10 Hamilton. "A number of these charter land, Wayne Goss, during their visit to km; five km and one mile. Veteran members are still attending, although Mount Isa. walkers Hulda Crooks and Mavis many others have left Mount Isa. Our "During an informal chat with Mr Lingdren will be among those taking roll now records a membership of 43, but Hawke, I discussed what the name part. almost double that number attend Seventh-day Adventist means and ex- A registration fee of $US12, payable church regularly." plained our logo," says Mr Hamilton. before July 3, entitles participants to a The church is involved in welfare work "We also talked about some environ- souvenir T-shirt and a "carbo reload" within the local community, and last mental issues and how we, as Adventists, vegetarian brunch supplied by year distributed about three tonnes of are concerned for the environment be- Worthington Foods. clothing to people in need. In addition, cause we consider we have been com- All runners who complete their speci- members collected $3,200 for the recent missioned to be caretakers of this earth." fied course will receive ribbons. Special awards will go to the first-, second- and third-place male and female in the two longer distances. In addition, first-, sec- ond-, third- and fourth-place awards for the two longer distances will go to both males and females in the age categories 13 and under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over. For the one-mile run, first-place male and female will receive awards. In ad- dition, first-, second-, third- and fourth- Seventh-day Adventist Church place awards will go to both males and females in the age categories 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, Local Pastor Dave Hamilton holds the original Mount Isa church charter in front of the church 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over. building. On November 18 the members celebrated 21 years since the church opened. In the walking section, which covers

10 RECORD January 27. 1990 the same three distances, special awards ted by the high humidity here. It requires Dickins (foundation member), Lyn will be given to the first- and second- heavy maintenance and a lot of 'down Burns (former pastor) and Mayo Logue place male and female in the 10- time.' (who is both a former pastor and present kilometre and one-mile walks. "On the other hand, film strips for a pastor). Awards will be given to the first-, sec- Dukane projector can be produced for Pastor Anderson—who still plays the ond- and third-place male and female in about 10 per cent of the cost of video. trombone he had when in Euroa 60 years the five-kilometre walk. And, in the five- And the Dukane is of stronger construc- ago—Jennifer Penny, Chris Spicer and kilometre walk only, awards will be given tion, more adapted to portable use, and Pastor Burns provided special musical to the first- and second-place male and not useful for any purpose other than selections, accompanied by Melbourne female in each of the age categories. showing filmstrips—there's less likeli- organist Romney King. Special awards will be presented to all hood of people borrowing the Dukane Other representatives with roots back pre-registered handicap finishers. And for the weekend!" to the early days included four members random prizes will be distributed during According to Mr White, some funding of the Morgan family, four members of the awards ceremony. is available for production of the the Love family, three members of the Visitors to the General Conference filmstrips. And, in faith, work has Dickins family, and Leon Paterson from who are not taking part in the Fitness already begun on the project. But they Ballarat. Run are invited to participate by need Dukane projectors for the scheme A special offering raised $500 for fur- overseeing drink stations, dressed in to really get under way. nishings for the Amaroo Nursing Home national costume. More details and "There must be many Dukane projec- at Euroa. entry forms can be obtained from Pastor tors in the homeland that have now given Don Bain, Adventist Health Depart- place to videos," be says. "I believe an By Eric Greenwell, Communication director of the ment, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga immense amount of good could result Victorian Conference. NSW 2076. from this project. In outlying areas we can run Dukanes from the cigarette lighter of a 4-wheel-drive and put on a Avondale College PNG Health show in the village or at the market. And all hospitals have 240-volt power to op- Stages 87th Grad Officer Appeals erate such a machine. "We have more than 500 Adventists for Dukanes involved in health work in PNG, many of them in responsible positions. The papua New Guinea medical prac- matrons of the two major hospital in the titioner Dr Garup (pictured on Sepik Province—at Wewak and Vanimo- cover) is excited. She has caught a vision are both Adventists. They would wel- of how the people of PNG might be edu- come Dukane projectors for their out- cated in matters of health and hygiene, patient areas. Mothers could view and her solution is simple to im- filmstrips while waiting to have their plement. babies weighed or vaccinated." "Dr Garup is a specialist obstetrician If any churches or RECORD readers and gynaecologist in Lae," says Les have disused Dukane projectors that White, Adventist Health Department di- they would be happy to donate, they can rector in PNG. "When I visited her at freight them to Mr White, C/- PNG 1989 graduate Karen Hughes greeted Angau Memorial Hospital she was busy Union Mission of the SDA Church, PO Avondale's oldest living graduate, Mabel White. in the children's ward trying to resusci- Box 86, Lae, Papua New Guinea; or con- tate a month-old baby girl. Three times tact the Adventist Health Department at ore than 2,000 people packed into she thought she had succeeded, but the the South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Val- MAvondale College's auditorium to baby died in front of us. ley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076; witness the graduation of 162 students "It was so sad. But Dr Garup assures phone (02) 489 7122; fax (02) 487 on Sunday, November 26, during the me this sort of thing happens a couple of 1659. college's 87th graduation service. Eleven times every week. 'If only we had the students gained degrees and diplomas simple filmstrip and cassette programs with distinction, and six received available from Adventist Health Ser- Euroa Celebrates credit. vices, in conjunction with those avail- Visitors from throughout Australia, able from the World Health Organis- 60th Birthday New Zealand and various overseas ation and the PNG Government Health countries attended the weekend of cel- Department, it would go a long way The Euroa church, in Victoria, cel- ebrations. Mrs Althea Halliday, a teach- toward helping to save lives such as this ebrated its 60th anniversary with a ing graduate of 1970, was speaker for the baby girl's,' she told me. special service on Sabbath, November consecration service, held in the college "And I think she's right," continues 18. Many members and pastors from for- church on the Friday evening. Mr White. "Some attempts have been mer years attended. The valedictory service, at 11 am made to produce video programs for Pastor Rayrilond Stanley preached the Sabbath, was delivered by Pastor general health education. But video is sermon. Others who attended included Kenneth Mittleider, general vice- expensive to produce, and is soon affec- Ormond Anderson (pastor, 1930), Hugh president of the General Conference. He

RECORD January 27, 1990 11 spoke to the graduates' theme—"Seize public campaigns, Revelation Seminars, and contacts made by laymembers, the Day." baptismal classes and home Bible study under the leadership of personal minis- The graduation ceremony com- groups. The aim is to actively involve at tries secretary Jan Greenfield. menced at 10 am on Sunday with an least 20 per cent of members in "Because of this preparation, Pastor address delivered by Dr Allan Taylor, soulwinning. Youlden was able to present subjects of head of the School of Education at the From April to June, pastors are en- importance right from the first night and University of Newcastle. College princi- couraged to plan for 90 days of reaping, the people responded to his clear presen- pal Dr Bryan Ball made the presentation through doctrinal sermons, with calls to tation. The hall remained almost full of awards, assisted by the chairman of accept Christ and connect with His throughout the series." the Board of Governors, Pastor Walter church. Frequent baptismal ceremonies Scragg. are also being encouraged. Avondale College has graduated more Sabbath, May 26, will be a Worldwide than 8,000 students since 1902. Victory Day in which churches through- out the world are encouraged to conduct By John Banks, Director of Public Relations for baptisms. A faith goal of 100,000 bap- Avondale College. tisms in one day has been set—the largest number in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. NZ Laymembers Plan Program; Youlden Speaker O 2 aymembers played a vital role in an i Imintensive nine-thy mission conduc- Geoff Youlden (centre) baptised Annette Smith ted in Whangarei (New Zealand) from and Peter McRae during meetings in NZ. 1 November 3 to 11, according to church 7 communication secretary Joy Melville. "Focus on Living" presenter Pastor Guest Day in NZ Geoff Youlden was speaker for the pro- grams. Features Baptism Shelley Copland received congratulations fol- The series climaxed with a Sabbath lowing her graduation with a BEd (Home Ec). seminar at the Whangarei Adventist church complex. At the meeting, Pastor Youlden answered the question, "Is Bap- World Leader tism Really Necessary?" "Many of those present had never be- Calls for fore witnessed a baptismal service," says Mrs Melville. "So the baptism of Harvest Climax Annette Smith and Peter McRae proved enlightening. eneral Conference president Pastor "Both baptisms resulted from G Neal C. Wilson is encouraging div- laymember contact, and both had for ision leaders to make the surpassing of some time attended church services pre- the six-million barrier in church mem- sented by local minister Ken Bird. bership an impetus for the final stretch of "We were all thrilled when 30 people the Harvest 90 "race." responded to Pastor Youlden's appeal for "We invite the world church to unite baptism," Mrs Melville adds. Following in an unprecedented evangelistic out- the service, about 200 shared a sit-down ore than 50 visitors shared in the reach by dedicating the last six months "Health Lunch" in the church hall. MSabbath celebration at Tauranga of Harvest 90 to a gigantic program of In the afternoon, Dr Michelle (New Zealand) on December 2. High- soulwinning," said Pastor Wilson. "We McLeish, who has recently taken charge light of the day was the baptism of 10 would like to produce a global evangel- of the Inverkeithing Health Care Clinic, new members (pictured). istic explosion in which all adminis- lectured on "The Anti-Cancer Diet." She "Many happy parents rejoiced to see trators, departmental leaders, pastors had previously given four once-a-week their children baptised by Pastor Ian and church members actively participate health lectures in the church, with up to McKean," says church pastor John in some soulwinning enterprise." 40 participants present each time. Horvath. "Especially delighted were During January to March each church According to Mrs Melville, the main Clive and Ann Thoreson, who saw their is being encouraged to implement factors contributing to the success of the prayers answered when the last of their ongoing evangelistic plans that include mission program included the planning adult children, Shaille and Daniel, along

12 RECORD January 27, 1990 Coming in February's SIGNS • Escape to Life: Crossing the border was only the beginning. • Harry and Jessica: A love story. Harry discovers a greater love. Bowral Baptism Follows Special Care • Why Would Anyone he baptism of Christina and Robert Velde (pictured) in the Bowral (NSW) church Want to Be a Ton December 16 resulted from coordinated evangelism. And according to local pastor Clarence O'Neill (centre), the baptism proved a deeply moving experience for Clergyman? the whole congregation. "A few months previously, these young parents had booked in at Sydney Adventist with their son-in-law, Rex, committed Hospital for the birth of their second child," says Pastor O'Neill. "When the baby was their lives to their Saviour. stillborn, chaplain Dr Tom Ludowici helped them through the trauma. And as a re- "Most of the candidates said that a sult of his ministry, they became interested in the Adventist lifestyle and philosophy." major contributing factor to their de- When Christina left hospital, Dr Ludowici gave the couple's home address to the cision was the friendship offered by local minister, who made contact. The Bible studies that followed culminated in the church members and the personal inter- Veldes' baptism. and the dedication of their daughter, Lavia. est taken in their welfare. One candidate had completed eight Bible courses before his baptism." Cousins Win "Go For Gold" Awards in Vic ousins Jared Bentley and Stephen CKane recently received the first Ad- ventist Youth Gold Awards to be pre- sented in the Victorian Conference in more than 10 years. The young men are members of the Leongatha Pathfinder club. Samoan Company Formed in Victoria "The achievement was particularly satisfying for Jared Bentley," says Vic- ome 300 Samoans from as far away as Brisbane attended the formation of the torian Conference Communication di- Sfirst Melbourne Samoan company on November 25, in what was believed to be rector Pastor Eric Greenwell. "On the the largest gathering of Adventist Samoans in Australia ever. day after his 13th birthday Jared was in- Pastor Aleni Fepulea'i of Sydney presented the sermon in the morning. Victorian volved in a motorcycle accident on the Conference president Pastor Calvyn Townend led out in the afternoon service, at family farm. He spent nearly three which the company was formed. months in hospital, plus many weeks of Forty-one charter members signed the book, and 15 others—some of whom will rehabilitation. be baptised shortly—signed as intending members. For the present, the new group "Despite this setback, Jared com- will meet each week in the Nunawading High School hall. pleted the requirements for the Silver Brass bands from Sydney and Brisbane, plus group and individual musical items, Award last year. With his cousin, he then contributed to the special day of celebration that concluded with an evening concert. decided to "Go for Gold." Together they Among those who took part were (from left): Pastor Aleni Fepulea'i, Luteru Tauati achieved the high standard of physical (company leader), Launiu Tauati, Aleki Wulf, Aso Wulf (clerk), Pastor Calvyn fitness and cultural excellence de- Townend (conference president), Luisa Teoteo, Sila Teoteo (group founder) and manded to attain the award." Pastor Ray Howes, Auburn church pastor, who has fostered the group.

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100 attended cooking classes last year, mania) on November 18, following a Bunbury Baptism and the demand for our fig and date cof- Revelation Seminar conducted in the fee has been remarkable. One partici- home of Pauline and John Roberts. Mr pant is now coming to church." and Mrs Roberts had been baptised Women's Camp "Until Then—Jesus Is All I Need" was the theme for the annual Western Australian Women's Camp, held on the coast near Perth from October 20 to 22. One hundred and nine women attended- -some from as far away as Geraldton and Albany. "Guest speaker Veronika A recent baptism conducted by Pastor Chester, from Cooranbong (New South Don McClure following a Revelation Wales), dealt with Praise, Prayer, For- Seminar in Bunbury demonstrated the giveness, Stress and Encouragement. cosmopolitan nature of Bunbury's popu- Her presentations deeply touched those just prior to the commencement of the lation, according to communication sec- present," says reporter Evelyn Quick. seminar. Pictured, from left: Pastor retary Kerrol Gildersleeve. Valado "During a moving farewell meeting, Browning, Pauline Cini, Jenny Bott, Vladisavljevic from Czechoslovakia, and those present gave Mrs Chester a stand- Beryl Manning (nee Lehner) and John Signorini, whose family back- ing ovation in appreciation." Highlights Yiannis Dimitriou. A church luncheon ground is Italian, joined Tracie Yardley of the camp included a candle-light din- after the service gave opportunity for as new Seventh-day Adventists. Church ner, reports of answers to prayer and members and visitors to fellowship young people Jodie Webb (daughter of spiritual bonding that developed be- together. The following week members David and Lynley Webb) and Todd tween participants. Copies of meetings met for closing-Sabbath worship and a Jones (son of Rod and Pam Jones)— taken by Mrs Chester on prayer, forgive- fellowship meal to farewell Pastor and both from long-time Adventist ness, stress and encouragement can be Mrs Browning and their children, Khala families—also joined the baptismal ordered through the Adventist Book and Michael. The Brownings are leaving group. "The Bunbury church has seen Centre, PO Box 134, Gosnells, WA to be missionaries to Vanuatu. On behalf remarkable growth in recent months," 6110. Please send a money order for $14 of the church, local elder Ray Stanton says Mr Gildersleeve, "and we are look- with your request. presented the Brownings with a bar- ing forward to an even larger baptismal ometer as a memento of their stay in group in the near future." The group are New Auckland Members Margate. He wished them much of God's (from left): Valado Vladisavljevic, Tracie blessing in their new sphere of labour. Yardley, Todd Jones, Jodie Webb, John Mission life is nothing new for Mrs Signorini and Pastor Don McClure. Browning. Formerly Ann Harrison, she grew up in the "islands" with her Women's Retreat missionary parents.— Valerie Ward, com- Carol McKean was guest speaker re- munication secretary. cently when 60 women from the Hamilton church (NZ) met recently in 3 Member Turns 100 the local church school for a day of fel- Mrs Euphemia Laycock, a member at lowship. She addressed the topic of White Park Chapel (Victoria), cel- prayer. "Mrs McKeon spoke in a practi- ebrated her 100th birthday late last year. cal way of the experiences she has had," Mrs Laycock was baptised on October says reporter Edna Smith. "We each felt Seven people joined the Auckland 25, 1964, by Pastor A. E. Cook. challenged to make our prayer life more Tongan church following their baptism effective. Then we can expect to see in the Brentwood church (New Zealand) more answers to our prayers." on November 11. The baptism resulted from an evangelistic campaign conduc- Health in Hamilton ted during September and October by Women from the Hamilton (New Zea- Pastor Hufanga Fui. Pictured from left land) church have found such an interest (front row): Malu Payne, Wendy Payne, in vegetarian cooking that they plan to `Ofa Tamale, Tava Taufa, Latai Taufa. conduct daytime demonstrations in Back row: Apolosi Payne and Tevita homes this year, according to reporter Payne. Edna Smith. "There's no doubt but that people in our town are ready and willing Margate Baptism to listen to us about good health and Pastor Michael Browning baptised ig; good food," says Mrs Smith. "More than four people in the Margate church (Tas-

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For personal attention contact lishing Company staffjoin the church family in expressing Whereabouts Known? Would anyone knowing the Peter Pettitt on (02) 635 1200 or (02) 651 2297. Trivett sincere sympathy to those who have lost the loved ones re- whereabouts of Paul, Sylvia or Simon Guiliana please ad- Classic BMW, 54 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW. corded below. vise me at the following address: Mrs Y. Jasper, 22 Atkins Drive, Romaine Hills Tas 7320. (Church Clerk, Real Estate—Queensland. Nationwide Realty Miinchow, Isabel Alice ("Bel"), horn November 22, Ulverstone SDA church.) Caboolture, 30 minutes from Brisbane, invite you to con- 1904, in northern Queensland; died November 22 in tact us for all your real estate requirements. Principal, Cairns. Bel was the youngest in a family of 14 children. Wanted Urgently. Authorised KJ V Bibles with H.M.S. Bronwen Jones, Village Mall, Morayfield Road, Her husband, Frederick, whom she married in 1946, was a Richards study helps. Please contact G. Hallam, PO Box Morayfield Qld 4506. Phone (071) 95 4000, A/H (071) cane- farmer. Baptised with her husband in Ayr in the 38, Stanthorpe Qld 4380. Phone (076) 81 2232. For use 96 6473. early 1950s, Bel was quiet, gracious and hardworking. She with Bible-study contacts. is survived by her son, Frederick (Edmonton); and daugh- Real Estate—Adelaide. Selling or buying in Adel- ters, Beth Hughes (Ipswich) and May Forno (Townsville). Healthy Sale. In these days of increasing awareness of aide? For personalised and friendly service, contact Rosy Mrs V. Brown (best known as "Brownie"), a close friend of health issues and healthy lifestyles, there is an opportunity Hodgkinson—the specialist in the north-eastern suburbs Bel's, wrote and presented a poem in her honour. for someone to enter the health-food industry. Horsham's and adjoining hills areas. L. J. Hooker—Modbury. Phone Ken Houliston. (Vic) only totally vegetarian takeaway food business and (08) 263 2022 A/H (08) 380 5466. health food shop is offered for sale. Established more than 23 years ago, it has remained in and run by the Smith Fam- Real Estate. Ross Bramley of L. J. Hooker, Castle Hill, ily since 1966. Included in the purchase price is an exten- is happy to assist you with all your real estate requirements Advertisements sive list of plant and equipment, including a commercial in the Castle Hill and Hills district, Sydney. Phone (02) oven, food-preparation equipment, Frosty Boy and tofu 680 1888 or A/H (02) 484 4405. Indianapolis Here We Come! (DV) Enthusiasm re soft-serve machinery, and a number of refrigerators. An the soon-coming General Conference Session is running extensive inventory of stock is also to be included in the Real Estate. For personalised service on all your real es- high. Even there and hack in 19 days is an opportunity too sale price. The business is offered for genuine sale as the tate requirements in the Lilydale/Mooroolbark area and good to miss. 484 have by their deposits reserved their ac- owner commences studies at Avondale in February 1990. the surrounding areas, including the Yarra Valley, please commodation in the nearby hotel. Not all who hoped to go Direct inquiries to Ian Smith: phone (053) 82 2666 B/H, phone Milton Gray at Kyatt & Associates, Ill Main can do so, so there are some vacancies for those who (053) 82 4277 A/H. Street, Lilydale Vic, on (03) 735 1888 or A/H quickly decide. All must have their signed hooking-form 736 4050. and a $200 deposit in to Marion Parry and Lyndon Taylor House for Sale, Caboolture (50 km north of Bris- as quickly as possible. Full fare to be in ere March 15, bane). Modern 3 B/R, brick. $76,000. Close post office, Real Estate, Cooranbong and surrounding areas. 1990. Take-off is Sunday, July I. Write for brochure to Kmart, electric rail. Handy Kallangur campground, SDA Your Adventist agency. Specialising in country acres, resi- Unit 4 "Coronella," 163 Central Road, Nunawading Vic primary/ high schools. Eric and Carol Livingston (079) dential properties and investment property management. 3131. Phone (03) 877 5804. 82 1730, or (049) 77 1614. Fully licensed real estate, stock and station, business agent and auctioneers. Contact Grant Lawson, Raine & Home, Volunteer Fly'n'Build Team Needed. Guam- Centenary Celebrations. The Palmerston North 563 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265. Phone Micronesia Mission require a volunteer group who could church centenary celebrations will be held over the week- (049) 77 1222 A/H (049) 77 2131. be available for approximately two weeks between June 10 end of March 16 to 18. For further information, contact and July 21 to help replace the roof on the Day Academy Mrs Margaret Hobman, 226 Albert Street, Palmerston Ansvar. The insurance company for non-drinkers only, in Guam. For further information plase write to: Elder North. New Zealand. specialising in motor and household. Contact your local James M. Campbell, President, Guam-Micronesia agent or the Ansvar office in your state: NSW (02) Mission of SDA, 290 Chalan Palasyo, Agana Heights, Mackay SDA School is now accepting enrolment ap- 683 4166; Vic (03) 650 9711; Qld (07) 221 8449; SA Guam 96919. plications for 1990, covering Years 1-10. Contact PO Box ((08) 232 1272; WA (09) 321 6291. 5129, Mackay Qld 4740; or phone (079) 57 5010, A/H Volunteer Fly'n'Build Team Needed—Thailand. (079) 42 3139. We Have Friends, Not Clients. If you're buying a Volunteer fly and build group required to rebuild school in home or a business, reappraising your will, or just need a Tok Province, Thailand' Period of service— Answer to your needs for Christian schooling? little legal advice, then our individual and discreet per- approximately two weeks in April or May. For further in- Parents are advised of the opportunities now available in sonal service may be for you. Contact Ken Long, Solicitor, formation please write to: Miss Helen Hall, PO Box 16, connection with SDA schooling to Year 10 at Mildura, Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Sydney. Phone Mae Sot, Tok Province, Thailand. Vic. Beginning with the 1990 school year we are inviting (02) 294081. isolated children and all who don't generally have access to House to Let—Wellington, NSW. 3 B/R, partly fur- our educational system to live-in with SDA families and Advertisers Please Note: All advertisements should nished. Six months lease from early March. For particulars attend our school. Sunraysia area has much to offer be sent to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, phone Doris Maher on (068) 45 3207. Seventh-day Adventists and now is the time to consider the Warburton Vic 3799. Advertisements approved by the edi- advantages. We have excellent facilities in a country en- tor will he inserted at the following rates: first 30 words, Rental Near Lilydale Academy. 3 B/R, B/V home in vironment at very reasonable cost. For information con- $10; each additional word, $1. For your advertisement to Lilydale, overlooking pasture land. Lilydale Academy tact Mrs Margaret Fox on (050) 24 2987, or Pastor Dean appear, payment must be enclosed, with a recommen- close by and 1.5 km from railway station. Rental is $149 Giles on (050) 23 1244. Postal address: PO Box 1089, dation from your local pastor or Conference officer. pw. Owners shifting late January, available for immediate Mildura Vic 3502. rental. Phone Ross on (03) 756 7289 or (03) 861 9774 (both A/H). Fire in the Gates, by Thurman C. Petty, Jr. Historical Finally: If you can't make light narrative of the life and times of Jeremiah before the of your troubles, keep them in House for Sale. Highset B/V. Three B/R with built-ins Babylonian captivity. Available from your local Adventist up. Study/fourth B/R, rumpus, extra bathroom down. Book Centre. the dark, Remote-control door. Excellent condition. $145,000. Walk Brisbane Adventist High and Primary Schools. Pianos and Organs. Yamaha, Tokai, Hyundai, Elka.

RECORD January 27, 1990 15 The Sam Smith Saga—Chapter 3

Observe Sam Smith—the Sam Smith you've come Observe how he still pays dearly for the privilege of to love over the past two years. reading about what's going on in the world.

Observe his smile—he still enjoys the RECORD. As you observe these familiar scenes, you may well He wants to know what his church is doing. ask, "Has anything changed?" Yes, it has.

After reading of how you gave a record RECORD Offering last year, Sam is copying your example this year. (Remember, someone has to pay $A20 for you to have the privilege of reading the RECORD for a year.) Keep setting a good example for Sam. Give generously to the RECORD Offering on February 17.