May 27, 2006 In this issue Update on Adventists in Iraq
WAASA plans for future of outreach
The hope of justice
Women’s ministries directors Fua Gaia of the Sydney Samoan church, Marica Tokalau of the TPUM, Agnes Kola of the PNGUM, and Jan Greenaway of the SNZ Conference at the women’s ministry advisory held at the South Pacifi c Division headquarters. Women’s ministries examines inequality WAHROONGA, NEW SOUTH WALES
omen’s ministries directors one of several dealing specifi cally with the of the South Pacifi c Division work of the Women’s Ministries Depart- (SPD) have agreed that the ment in the SPD. W issue of gender inequality and “The actions passed during our meet- low numbers of women in pastoral min- ing will make our jobs easier,” says Jan istry within the Seventh-day Adventist Greenaway, women’s ministries director
church needed to be addressed during an of the South New Zealand Conference. “I GC considers advisory held at the SPD head offi ce from believe it will build awareness within the April 26 to 30. SPD and help us to function better since The vision is to encourage and enable barriers will be removed.” women to take up more active roles in Besides addressing the issue of gender church evangelistic outreach programs and the inequality in churches, plans by the wom- nurturing of the local church while con- en’s ministries leaders for the department tinuing to educate the public about the role this quinquennium included establishing structures of women in churches. The decision was (Continued on page 5)
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Many Adventists are failing to use this fl agship of church evangelism. After 120 years . . .
ne hundred and twenty years that. And, like Noah, we have a duty to (page 131). She says the Signs of the Times is is as long as it took Noah to con- warn the world of what awaits them. an inexpensive publication even at its full struct the ark. That’s the same In its various incarnations around the price. (Currently our own Signs operates at O length of time it’s taken to build world, Signs does that systematically, just above break-even and at virtually no Signs of the Times magazine into what it is thoroughly and without bright lights and profi t, despite the huge annual investment today. And just as Noah began with a blue- whistles, quietly preaching to both the con- in it.) “The price of our papers should not print from God, so did the Signs. verted and unconverted. So why—in the be made so low that no margin is left to In 1902 Ellen White said, “The great ob- South Pacifi c and around the world—do work upon” (page 133). ject of our publications is to exalt God, to we see Signs subscription graphs trending In respect to content, she says our papers call men’s attentions to the living truths of downwards? Many Adventists are failing shouldn’t be “fi lled with long discussions His word” (Counsels to Writers and Editors, to use this fl agship of church evangelism or long doctrinal arguments.” This might page 12). She adds that we are to “call at- as a means to securing both their own and come as a surprise to some, who say Signs, tention to books dwelling on practical faith others’ salvation. with its less-than-comprehensive articles on and godliness,” specifi cally educating peo- As I write, subscriptions to Signs in Aus- doctrine and prophecy, has nothing to offer ple in the “word of prophecy.” “They need tralia and New Zealand stand as many as them. Articles should be “short and inter- to know,” she concludes, “that the signs of 4000 down on a year ago. On the other esting . . . and practical” (pages 132-3). the times are fulfi lling” (page 14). side of the ledger, thanks to the generosity In speaking plainly to Record readers, To this end, the church’s fi rst missionaries of visionary church members and the cor- I am probably speaking to the converted to Australia, when they began publication porate church, an additional 15,000-16,000 (subscription- and salvation-wise, I hope). of its fi rst outreach paper in Melbourne in Signs a month are going directly into homes Almost 15 years in such close association 1886, were faithful, even incorporating the through the “Go Signs, Go gospel!” project. with our papers has endeared them to me, philosophy into the name of that fi rst maga- This initiative aims to place a sample of the and each issue of Signs is like a new baby zine—Signs of the Times and Bible Echo. church in every home across the two coun- in my family. So to see a decline in the sub- When the ark was complete, it stood as tries over the coming decades. But, at the scriptions, albeit with an increase in circu- a silent witness to the words of God and present rate, given growth, it might take lation, brings sadness, for it means fewer the judgment to come. But despite its size us another 120 years to do that. of our Seventh-day Adventist fellowship and presence, it saved just seven souls. It Ellen White’s compilation Counsels to receiving it, fewer members sharing it. may be that others were converted and Writers and Editors contains a chapter de- Unlike Noah’s ark, during the past 120 died before the Flood, but for the most voted to “Periodical Circulation,” in which years many have found their way to truth part people didn’t avail themselves of this she offers timely advice. For example, she and entered the church through reading means of salvation. suggests that prices shouldn’t be lowered in Signs. Together, let’s all do what we can to Is it going that way with Signs? After 120 order to gain subscriptions. She says people, add to that number. years, is it likewise being ignored? including the ministry, rather than driving I admit the comparison is a stretch, but a hard bargain in order to get more for less, the Bible is quite clear that the times will should “seek to bring the minds of the peo- Lee Dunstan be similar, and Adventists haven’t missed ple to see the true value of the publications” Managing editor, Signs of the Times
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2200 Editorial.inddEditorial.indd Sec1:2Sec1:2 115/5/065/5/06 55:42:09:42:09 PMPM news General Conference commission begins deliberations on church structures
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA ing the church’s two most prominent values nia, on April 10, four presentations were of mission and unity. considered as a background for the future lobal unity of the church, its mis- Referring to the structures of the church, deliberations. sion and the best use of resources which “have served us well for a century,” The presentations, together with the ra- to achieve that mission were identi- Pastor Paulsen said these structures were tionale and reasons for the commission’s Gfi ed as three “big issues” to be con- set up “when our world membership was task, brought together a theological under- sidered by the Commission on Ministries, at 75,000 and were scattered thinly inter- standing of the church and its organisation, Services and Structures, established by the nationally, and we were vastly dependent the history of the church’s organisation and Seventh-day Adventist Church’s leadership on resources and ideas coming from the principles upon which it developed, and in October 2005. Western developed world. Is this adequate options for possible reconfi guration of de- Explaining the rationale for the com- for us to go into the 21st century with 25 partmental services that are focused on the mission’s appointment, Pastor Jan Paulsen, million or 50 million members?” ministry of the local church. General Conference (GC) president, said Though referring primarily to organi- In its fi rst action, the commission decided these three “big concerns will drive the sational structures, Paulsen recognised to focus on two topics for its deliberation commission’s considerations.” this issue affects ministries, departments and presentation at the next meeting in Pastor Paulsen, who is also chair of the and services of the worldwide church as October, prior to the GC’s Annual Council, commission, added, “Whatever comes out they fl ow from the organisational set-up namely, the concept of fl exibility in denomi- of the work of this commission, it would of the church. national structure—what are its boundaries probably be good to see it as a chapter in Among the issues for the commission’s and how could it operate, and; the place of the book of our church—a book that will consideration, Pastor Paulsen identifi ed “Unions of Churches” in denominational not be completed until the journey is over, an increased need for better, reciprocal structures. for the church is a living organism and life communication in the church “between The commission is made up of repre- is dynamic.” local membership and global leadership sentatives from the world church and local The underlying purpose of the commis- in order to obtain and sustain a sense of church regions, as well as pastors and lay sion, according to Lowell C Cooper, a GC involvement and partnership in the global members. It follows an earlier, smaller general vice-president, and commission life of the church.” commission that was set up in 2004 and is vice-chairman, is to examine ways in which During its initial and primarily organi- charged to study and outline a strategy for ministries, services and structures can be sational session of the 100-member com- organisational change to better serve the most effective and effi cient in accomplish- mission meeting in Loma Linda, Califor- church.—Rajmund Dabrowski/ANN
◆ After 13 years of prayer, ◆ The Year 11 students from rience with STORM Co trips of planing and fundraising, the Tweed Valley College, NSW, times past.—Northpoint Adventist Community Centre, will be the fi rst school group Caloundra, Qld, was opened from Australia to visit Mongolia. ◆ The fi rst regional meeting on on February 18 by Pastor Neil Leaving in September, they will the Gold Coast, Qld, in recent Watts, South Queensland Con- spend just over two weeks in the times, was held on May 6 for ference president. Originally capital city of Ulaanbaatar and Gold Coast churches Burleigh founded in 1992 by members of be involved in opening the fi rst Heads, Central (Southport) Landsborough church, the new Pacifi c Division (SPD) on March Adventist school. The students and Nerang. The meeting com- building, able to seat 150, was 11. They shared stories from the are keen to build on their expe- menced with a worship service used only one week after open- Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, taken by the president of the ing for a Daniel Seminar.—Judy Samoa, Solomon Islands and South Queensland Conference, Ward PNG. Pastors Gilbert Cangy, Pastor Neil Watts, who, in the SPD youth director, and Nick afternoon, introduced some of ◆ Eight Mile Plains church, Kross, SPD associate youth his coworkers who gave brief Qld, was visited by 17 youth director, were also involved in reports on their conference pastors from around the South the day.—Liliana Munoz portfolios.—Reg Brown
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2200 news.inddnews.indd 3 115/5/065/5/06 55:44:44:44:44 PMPM news First Adventist early Bible teachers association learning centre established opens in Victoria MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA LILYDALE, VICTORIA
s a result of an action taken at fter two years of planning and the August 2005 meeting of the prayers, the Edinburgh Early Australian Union Conference Learning Centre opened its doors A(AUC) Board of Education, a Aon May 1. The centre is built on the new initiative saw the establishment grounds of Lilydale Adventist Academy of a national Secondary Bible Teach- and Edinburgh Adventist Primary and has ers Association (SBTA). Philip Knight and Paul Glasbergen been developed to provide Christian child At its inaugural meeting held on (front left) with members of the AUC’s care in the November 21, 2005, aims, objectives, Secondary Bible Teachers Association. Lilydale area rationale and mission statement were opportunities.” along with an discussed. Offi cers were elected into vol- As spiritual development through reli- educational untary positions at the meeting, with Paul gious studies is seen as an integral part of program to Glasbergen elected president. the education process at Adventist schools, prepare chil- A subsequent meeting of the SBTA was the AUC believes there is a need to support dren for their held on February 13. This meeting was the teachers of religious studies in schools fi rst years at chaired by Mr Glasbergen with terms of around Australia. The SBTA aims to assist school. reference, protocols, association articles in maintaining the vision, ethos and special “There is a Classroom teacher Priscilla and communication strategies the main character of Adventist schools in the coun- lot of interest Coulston with a student at items discussed. try by empowering teachers as spiritual in our new the early learning centre. Philip Knight, associate national direc- leaders, as well as supporting them with centre and families viewing the facilities tor of curriculum for Adventist Schools resources and networking. have been enrolling their children before Australia and SBTA committee member, Plans are under way for the SBTA to leaving,” says the director, Joan Hope. “We says, “Given that religious studies is part collate secondary Bible teachers’ resourc- praise God for His leading and answers to of our core business, this association will es in a form that’s readily accessible, such prayers in the development of this ELC. It be instrumental in supporting and em- as electronic and web-based, for all Bible is the aim of each staff member to introduce powering our Bible teachers with a range teachers in Adventist schools to have easy our wonderful God to each child placed in of resources and professional development access to.—Adele Nash/Philip Knight our care.”—Jacqui Knight
visited the local prison to share toys were handed out at Christ- Industry Convention, held at the Jesus with the inmates and nine mas time and excess bread from Sydney Exhibition Centre, April 21- decided to be baptised in a 44- several local bakers is also cur- 23. Dr Morton also presented his gallon drum within the prison. rently delivered on a weekly basis views on spirituality and health ◆ “. . . coming, ready or not!” This to residents.—Northpoint as well as presenting the keynote was the theme of an evangelistic ◆ In a joint venture with the address. Dr Morton won Author campaign recently held in the Phil- Kingscliff Adventist Community ◆ Two Avondale College staff of the Year at the the 2003 FILEX ippines by Wolfgang and Lyn-Joy church, NSW, and the manage- members have spoken to more convention.—Stephane Millien Jenke, currently ministering to ment of Banora Point Caravan than 1800 delegates at what is the Mount Isa church in far north Park, 48 vegetable and flower believed to be the largest sport- ◆ Sonship, a mission group Queensland. They spent Febru- gardens were established in the ing convention in the South Pacif- from Hillview church, NSW, pro- ary on the island of Leyte in the park by dozens of church mem- ic. Senior health and exercise sci- duced a cookbook of traditional Philippines, where more than bers. This was done in addition ence lecturer Dr Darren Morton Solomon Island food as part of 100 visitors, besides local church to previous attention given to the and sport and recreation coor- their fundraising campaign for members, came nightly to the pro- park’s residents, who generally dinator Harry Neale presented a their third annual mission trip to grams. At the end of the 12 pro- come from a low socioeconomic joint talk on speaking with confi - the western Solomon Islands in grams 52 were baptised. They also background. Food parcels and dence, during the FILEX Fitness July.—Braden Blyde
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2200 news.inddnews.indd 4 115/5/065/5/06 55:44:47:44:47 PMPM news Women’s ministries examines inequality Update on (Continued from page 1) cation strategies. “This will cer- Adventists in Iraq better job descriptions and succession of tainly help with AMMAN, JORDAN roles within the conferences and union my planning for missions, encouraging conferences to set up a women’s min- uring a recent executive committee domestic violence and families taskforces as istries advisory in meeting of the Adventist Church instigated by the SPD Domestic Violence Papua New Guin- delegation of Iraqi Adventist Taskforce to address abuse issues, as well ea in May,” says D Church leaders, who had endured as the remuneration and recognition of Ms Kola. “Hope- a hazardous journey to attend the session, employees and volunteers. fully it will help reported on the work of the church in their The SPD Women’s Ministries Depart- better educate Deanna Pitchford. war-torn country. ment also adopted a new vision statement, women’s ministries leaders and improve “Our Iraqi brothers and sisters told me shortened from the original spiritual vision, our work in PNG.” they leave their homes as little as possi- and a new motto: “Touch a heart, tell the The advisory concluded with a Friday- ble,” said Middle East Union president world.” evening dedication service in the chapel Kjell Aune during the March 19 meeting “The advisory has been very interesting, of the Sydney Adventist Hospital. Dulce held in Amman, Jordan. “The other day enjoyable and educational,” says Agnes Ferguson, previous women’s ministries di- a bomb went off in a market in Baghdad, Kola, women’s ministries director of the rector of the Greater Sydney Conference, killing around 60 innocent people. It is im- Papua New Guinea Union Mission. “It’s addressed the group. possible for them to foresee where bombs nice to have a forum to air our issues. In- “After three days of encouraging reports, can be placed and at what time of day they stead of talking to our unions alone, we prayer and talk, the fi ne music, scriptural can explode.” have a group of sisters from the SPD that drama and talk on Friday was particularly According to statistics presented at the will put more weight behind the actions inspirational,” says Joy Butler, SPD wom- session, before the embargo and the Ameri- we want implemented.” en’s ministries director. “I believe that the can–Iraqi war, the Iraqi Adventist Church Guest speakers for the advisory included words of Joel 2 are being fulfi lled all over numbered about 250 members. Many of Drene Somasundram, chaplain of Avondale the world and the Spirit of God is among the members, like a great number of other College’s Sydney campus, Mirella Gordon, us here in the SPD.” Iraqis, have now fl ed the country. acting director of the SPD Communica- Chaired by Mrs Butler, the advisory in- “We are now down to about 150 mem- tion and Public Relations Department, and cluded representives of a number of con- bers in the records, more likely around 100 Deanna Pitchford, member of the South ferences and union missions, including the in reality,” said Basim Fargo, the newly Queensland Domestic Violence Taskforce. North New South Wales Conference, South elected president of the Iraq Field. Two Topics ranged from how to prepare Power- New Zealand Conference and Trans-Pacifi c people were baptised in 2005.—MEU Com- Point presentations to planning communi- Union Mission.—Melody Tan munication Department/AR
◆ On March 3-5 the North Eng- sent Oakwood College in Dallas, pal Jail for several years but this land Conference Pathfinder Texas, at the Miss UNCF National was the fi rst evangelistic series department held its fi rst train- Coronation.—Kylah Allers to be held at the jail. During the ing camping weekend. Candi- series approximately 250 of the dates arrived in snow to meet ◆ Looking for opportunities to 370 inmates crowded into the temperatures that would fall to rehabilitate these off enders, John jail’s meeting room to join in the -6oC that night. They had their ◆ Not only did she win the title Sibal, chief offi cer of the Dasmar- singing, prayer time and to hear largest intake of Master Guide of Miss United Negro College iñas Municipal Jail, was delighted the health lectures. At the end of candidates, 41 in all, and for the Fund (UNCF) 2006, becoming when the prison ministry team the series, 151 inmates, nearly 50 fi rst time for many years began Queen of Oakwood College, Ala- from the Adventist Internation- per cent of the total inmates in the Pathfi nder Leadership Award bama, USA, she broke the exist- al Institute of Advanced Stud- the jail, decided to be baptised training again with 23 candidates. ing record of the highest amount ies (AIIAS) off ered to present a in large barrels obtained for the On Sabbath morning the Master ever raised by any contestant. 15-day “Happy living” series at service. Each baptismal candidate Guides led the Morning Watch at Kimberlee Allers raised more the jail. The AIIAS prison min- received a new Bible, and special 7.45 in heavy snow to the warm- than $US28,700 in six months istry team, consisting of 10 to vegeburger lunches were pro- ing words of the chorus, “Fire, fi re, and was awarded a year’s scholar- 15 students and staff , has been vided for all prisoners.—Gina fi re. Fire fall on me.”—Messenger ship. Miss Allers went on to repre- active at the Dasmariñas Munici- Wahlen/ANN
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2200 news.inddnews.indd 5 115/5/065/5/06 55:44:48:44:48 PMPM news Sanitarium New church resource celebrates 108 years available this week of healthy living WAHROONGA, NEW SOUTH WALES spire and challenge our members with the BERKELEY VALE, NEW SOUTH WALES mission outreach of the church. rriving in every church this week “The new DVD is in addition to the he Sanitarium Health Food Com- with the Record will be a new regular Mission News and will complement pany has celebrated its 108th birth- quarterly DVD from the Depart- what Mission Spotlight is already doing for day, cementing its place as Australia’s A ment of Adventist Mission. Church some churches.” T largest and longest-running health pastors, Sabbath school The DVD combines food company. The company fi rst opened leaders and other church many short one- to two- its doors from a modest rented bakery in departments will be able minute features, along with Melbourne on April 27, 1898, and continues to use the Adventist Mis- longer fi ve-minute and 10- to operate under the mission of helping its sion DVD throughout the minute programs, which customers to “learn to stay well.” Staff at the next few months to share can be used in a variety of 11 working sites in Australia celebrated the mission stories and reports situations. This quarter the birthday with a number of events. of mission work around the focus is on the South Amer- The general manager for Sanitarium world. The South Pacifi c ican Division, with reports Health Foods Australia, Dean Powrie, Division (SPD) is joining from Argentina and Brazil. says little has changed in the company’s with the General Confer- However it also includes philosophy since its doors fi rst opened. ence’s Offi ce of Adventist stories from Mozambique “From its early beginnings until today, Mission to supply the DVD The Adventist Mission DVD. and Lesotho. Next quarter Sanitarium has maintained its objective free of charge to every church in Australia, the Adventist Mission DVD will feature of delivering healthy eating options,” he New Zealand and to island missions as a stories and reports from our South Pacifi c said. “Linking good diet and good health resource of mission stories. Division, which is the recipient of third is something that will always be important Although the DVD features reports on quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering. to Sanitarium, and remains the key to our the Thirteenth Sabbath Mission Offering “Don’t miss seeing the inspiring reports business success.” projects, it also covers mission outreach of world mission on this DVD,” says Pastor Mr Powrie added, “We’re excited about and reports from other areas of the world. Coombe, “but also check out other resourc- the challenges that lie ahead, but also wish According to SPD director of Adventist es and information on the Adventist Mis- to acknowledge our past and thank all those Mission Pastor Raymond Coombe, “The sion website—
◆ Advertising regulations for pro- ◆ A new US reality TV show God tian gathering Rwanda has ever of the largest evangelistic out- moting alcohol in many countries or the Girl pits four aspiring young seen with 28,000 Rwandans gath- reaches in the country’s history. is stricter than Australia, which has Catholic priests against their libi- ering to hear evangelist and author Christian recording artists Audio a self-regulatory code. Sweden dos during the fi nal four weeks Joyce Meyer speak at Amahoro Adrenaline, Steven Curtis Chap- prohibits advertising of products before their decisions to take Stadium in the nation’s capital, man and The Katinas performed with an alcohol content of more the church’s Holy Orders, with Kigali. This event was part of Hope before Southern California pas- than 3.5 per cent, Denmark 2.8 the vow of chastity. Reviewers Rwanda’s 100 Days of Hope—a tor and evangelist Greg Laurie per cent and Norway 2.5 per cent. expressed relief after the fi rst epi- project to cover the same 100 delivered his message. Nation- Italy restricts alcohol advertising sode for it didn’t pursue the stere- days as the 1994 genocide (April ally recognised radio talk-show until 8 pm, Spain 9.30 pm and otype everything-goes, outrage- 7 – July 15) to remind the world host Simon Barnett served as the Portugal 10 pm. In France alcohol is-good credo of American reality of this year’s 12th anniversary of emcee for the Sunday evening beverage companies are banned TV.—Catherine Hours the genocide. In New Zealand, program. Some 120 local churches from sponsorship of sports, bans Harvest ‘06 had more than 21,000 worked together for two years to alcohol ads on TV, allows restricted ◆ Two large-scale Christian evan- people over three nights fi ll the organise Harvest ‘06.—Mark Bad- content on radio and print ads if gelistic series have happened over Westpac Centre Arena in Christch- ham/Assist News they include a moderation mes- the April 28–30 weekend. Hope urch for New Zealand’s fi rst full- More @ www.hoperwanda.org sage.—White Ribbon Signal Rwanda hosted the largest Chris- scale evangelistic event and one www.harvestcrusade.org
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2200 news.inddnews.indd 6 115/5/065/5/06 55:44:49:44:49 PMPM news WAASA plans for a future of outreach Ordained after 39 PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA years of service
tudents from the University PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW of Western Australia (UWA) GUINEA and Curtin University of STechnology set aside April ccompanied by his wife, Francoise, 22 to refl ect on their spiritual call- Dr Nemani Tausere, the vice-chan- ing and develop strategic plans for cellor of Pacifi c Adventist Univer- building the university ministry in Asity (PAU), was ordained to ministry WA. They were joined by Dr Jared on March 31. The PAU church was fi lled Watts, a recent UWA graduate in to capacity to witness the ordination, which medicine, Marilyn Cvejin, a visiting WA university student ministry leaders bond was described as another milestone in his Avondale College student, and Dr during a WAASA strategic planning weekend. career as God’s servant. Sven Ostring, the Adventist Students As- weekend to hear about,” said Gavin Mc- The president of the South Pacifi c Divi- sociation (ASA) president and WA tertiary Kenzie, who is studying physiotherapy at sion (SPD) and chancellor of PAU, Pastor student chaplain. Curtin University. Laurie Evans, preached the keynote ser- The students joined together to refl ect As a result, Wendy Sexton and Dr Os- mon, focusing on the call and ordination on the relevance of Luke 10 to university tring are now in the process of forming a of Joshua. student ministry and spent time discussing core leadership team that will spearhead Pastor Evans said the call to ministry and identifying the needs of university stu- this initiative. Ms Sexton has been lead- was a lifetime commitment to which there dents and ways in which these needs could ing the drive to develop the university stu- was no turning back. He further reminded be met. Plans for the university student min- dent ministry in Western Australia, now Dr Tausere about the “challenging times” istry converged toward organising major called WAASA. Her medical studies have ahead but also encouraged him to persevere service projects and planting a university brought her into contact with many un- because God would lead him through. church in Perth. churched people in the WA medical system, In response, Pastor Tausere said, “To “The university ministry was strongest which has increased her passion for sharing God be the glory. I never dreamt that such here in Perth when the focus was on serv- the gospel in the wider community. a moment would occur in my life and in my ice,” says Dr Watts. “It is very encouraging to have such family. During my past 39 years of service, I The student group was also very keen strong leaders within medical school here can only testify of God’s goodness. Tonight I to learn what planting a university church in WA,” says Dr Ostring.—Adele Nash/ claim God’s grace, power and His promises, would involve. “This is what I came to this Sven Ostring and acknowledge He is limitless.” Pastor Tausere was born and initially educated in Fiji. He has a bachelor’s and Small church helps school girls SHINE master’s degree in education, as well as a PhD from Andrews University in educa- FORSTER-TUNCURRY, NEW SOUTH SHINE is an eight-week program for tional administration. He has served in WALES teenage girls in Year 8. It is a practical course various capacities in the South Pacifi c Divi- that aims to teach life skills and values to sion, mainly in educational institutions like mall churches often have big dreams, those who participate. The program is based Fulton College and PAU. Prior to his com- but it is often challenging not having on the belief that each girl is created with ing to PAU in 2003, he was the education the personnel to develop and run pro- purpose and that life has tremendous value, director of the SPD.—Edna Worri Sgrams. This was the challenge for the and follows a series of personal-growth pro- Forster-Tuncurry church in New South grams and a community follow-up. Wales, a small church with only about 20 The Forster-Tuncurry church made a attendees each week. joint application with the local ministers The church was challenged in early association, employer of the pastoral-care May 2005 when applications for Ad- worker, requesting ADRA funds for the ventist Development and Relief Agency SHINE project. (ADRA) grants were released and found This was successful, and SHINE received the answer by making a link with the pas- a $A5000 grant. This enabled the program toral-care worker at the local high school, to be extended to the Tuncurry Campus, where funds were needed to continue and permitting 24 girls who are at risk to par- expand the “SHINE” program at Great ticipate in the program each term.—Deb- Pastor Tausere with his wife, Francoise, Lakes College. bie Hopper and SPD general secretary Barry Oliver.
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BY CELIA MONCRIEFF
he rattle of saucepans and the and right across the front whirr of a blender awaken me from lawn of the church. Long sleep well before dawn. This morn- serving benches adorn the T ing is following hard on the heels of little hall and the tiny kitchen yesterday’s shopping trip; lumbering off in is already laden with Mer- the old van from farm to supermarkets and rill’s slices, Christine and bulk stores, piling the vehicle high with Dave’s fruit crumbles, Sue’s produce until it appears to groan under soup and Maria’s salad. The the weight. two ovens are bursting with By the time I emerge, the cooking is well food Heather has sent in underway. The day is a blur of dicing, slic- advance. ing, sizzling, spicing, peeling, frying, bak- They arrive in dribs and ing, boiling, shaping, mashing, washing and drabs from the streets of cleaning. The tension mounts as the hands Byron until the grounds turkey trussed up like the real thing, and on the clock tick closer to the time of de- of the church are fi lled with a throng of enormous tubs of fruit salad are passed into parture and Heather’s one small oven and humanity. Long beards, tattoos, weather- the eager hands of the servers. Heather three sets of gas camping jets struggle with beaten faces, intelligent eyes that twinkle darts around like a bee delivering pollen. heating the meal-for-300 on time. All hands with life and empty eyes that have been so My camera lens follows her, searching for are on deck, from little Tebany, to Joshua long fi lled with despair that pain no longer a picture. She doesn’t stay in one spot long home from university for the holidays. My registers. Young backpackers from all over enough to focus, but I can’t help noticing mind spins as I walk down the steps with the world stand in groups as they wait for that her eyes are smudged with the shad- my camera, leaving the fi nal frantic prepa- the meal to arrive. Some of them haven’t ows of exhaustion. Tim’s face glows as he rations to Heather and Tim. eaten a decent meal for days. welcomes the guests and asks God’s bless- Is it worth it? I muse as I navigate the There is an expectant stir as Heather and ing on the food. crowded streets of Byron Bay. I swing my Tim’s van lurches through the gate like a I don’t even have to ask this church why car in through the narrow gates of the lit- big white elephant in a crowded market- they bother to prepare a three-course meal tle white church on one of the main streets place. They are late and a long queue that instead of just serving soup and buns as and am once again reminded of the mon- has seemed rooted to the ground starts to most charities would. I can see that these strous task undertaken by this tiny church. surge forward expectantly. lonely people of the street and these young I notice that the setting up for the evening Big pots of soup, long trays of lentil pat- backpackers are treated like kings for an is in full swing. ties, mountains of roast potatoes and veg- evening and I can feel Jesus smile. Life has Tables are standing out under the trees etables of every colour, a huge vegetarian worn steel-capped boots when it has dealt blow after blow to some of these guests of Manna Haven, and the Byron Bay church seeks to be the hands of Jesus to heal the bruises of the soul. I see it as Christine hugs one of the regu- lars with genuine warmth, I observe it as Tim listens to the earnest conversation of Scottie and they laugh together. They are brothers. There is no superiority here. Those who sleep on park benches or in humpies in the bush are treasured guests. Candles on the tables fl icker as the evening wears on and the church grounds slowly empty. I watch with interest as some of the guests stay to help clean up. They join in the chatter and busyness of the vol- unteers who have come from as far as the Kingscliff church to help serve.
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As I drive back up the freeway I feel weighed down by the enormity of the task. But conversations with Heather and Tim cause this feeling to be replaced by excite- ment as they relate stories of lives being Of ordinary people turned around. One gentleman whose home was a lit- BY CLIVE NASH tle tent pitched in the bush was awoken by a voice, to fi nd his tent on fi re. He had he Bible is filled with stories of things; but if they have not a knowledge just enough time to escape; his few mea- ordinary people who did extraordi- of the true God, of Christ, the Way, the gre belongings were burned to a cinder. nary things. Because they were will- Truth, and the Life, they are deplorably “Everything was gone,” he said, “except T ing to be used by God, they not only ignorant, and their knowledge will perish the Bible you gave me at Manna Haven. made their mark on history but their names with them. Secular knowledge is power; It wasn’t touched. I know it was God who are written in the book of life—destined for but the knowledge of the Word, which has woke me.” eternity. Yet, it was not their abilities alone a transforming infl uence upon the human As lives are being restored some are be- that warranted their fame or their eternal mind, is imperishable” (Maranatha: The ginning to seek jobs and housing but it is destiny. After all, who gives us our skills? Lord is Coming, page 63). not easy in Byron Bay and the surround- Of course, it’s God Himself. At times preachers or leaders appear in ing areas. Housing is scarce and expensive. I think of people like Moses who protest- our midst who seem destined for a great The council does not know what to do ed that he was no public speaker and could work for God. They may be intelligent, about this situation. Help is desperately not go before Pharaoh (see Exodus 3:11). persuasive speakers whose silver tongues needed. Byron Bay church has plans to I think of Jeremiah who said, “Ah, Sover- can touch people’s hearts. They are char- build a commercial kitchen. When ques- ismatic, charming people. Yet how often tioned about where these funds are going I fi nd encourage- have we seen such led away from the to come from they just reply that God will truth? Perhaps they have focused more send what is needed. ment in the Bible on attracting people to themselves rather The Byron Bay congregation has become than humbly pointing souls to Christ. Or a little more varied. The small congrega- stories of people they have been ensnared in immorality or tion of middle-class Adventists is dotted some other trap of the evil one. with guests sporting tattoos and long hair. whom God could I fi nd encouragement in the Bible stories Every Saturday night the streets of Byron use because they of people whom God could use because they Bay resonate with the rich voices of Johnny were ordinary. They doubted their own and Michelle and others as they host a spir- were ordinary. abilities. They had to depend on God. itual concert and singalong. My eyes are Maybe you feel like a very ordinary drawn to a young man whose face looks eign Lord. I do not know how to speak; I person. You may distrust your own abili- chiselled by the wind and hollowed by life. am only a child” (Jeremiah 1:6*). Yet God ties and importance. That may not be a He sways to the music as he plays along on assured him that those He employs He bad thing. a tin whistle he has pulled out of his pocket. also empowers. “I am with you,” He told I feel as though I am an average sort of Two young men stash bottles wrapped in Jeremiah (verse 8). That promise of God’s person. Yet when I think about God’s love brown paper under their chairs and their presence was enough. for me, I realise I am far from ordinary in eyes are glued to the makeshift stage as they Sometimes we see young men or women His eyes. Paul calls the Colossian church soak in the atmosphere. of great promise who do not realise their members “God’s chosen people,” who are Requests for Bible studies are becom- potential. They squander their God-given “dearly loved” (Colossians 3:12). ing more frequent, and incredible stories powers of mind. On the other hand, we Amazing! We are loved by the all-pow- of lives being turned around are tum- have all noticed young people who go on to erful Creator of the universe. And, like bling over each other and shouting to be signifi cant achievement because they made Jeremiah, we can rely on God’s assurance, told. The people of Byron Bay church are the best of what talents they had through “I am with you.” scrambling for resources. They need your hard work and dedication. Do not fear to be an ordinary person. prayers—and hands and hearts who are Ellen White once wrote: “It is discipline With trust in God, ordinary people can do willing to help. of spirit, cleanness of heart and thought extraordinary things. R Is it worth it? I am ashamed of my ques- that is needed. This is of more value than tion. R a brilliant talent, tact or knowledge. An or- *Bible quotations are from the New International dinary mind, trained to obey a ‘Thus saith Version. More @ www.mannahaven.org the Lord,’ is better qualifi ed for God’s work than are those who have capabilities, but Clive Nash pastors the Muswellbrook Celia Moncrieff writes from Byron do not employ them rightly. . . . Men may and Singleton churches in New South Bay, New South Wales. take pride of their knowledge of worldly Wales.
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2200 Features.inddFeatures.indd 9 115/5/065/5/06 55:43:32:43:32 PMPM feature The hope of justice
BY KEN MARSH
e like to refer to ourselves tures that testify of Him and yet failing paigns and their support for people and as a people of hope. But other to accept Him. Our hope today resides in organisations working to alleviate injustice, belief systems would also argue this same Jesus, the promised Messiah who seek to make the world a better place. But, W they offer people hope. How is will rule the nations with righteousness sadly, many of these fail to see the church the hope we offer different to that of other and justice, thus restoring the harmony as relevant. Is the church seen as being world views? that existed between humanity and crea- more interested in maintaining the status Our salvation story is grounded in the tion in the beginning (see Ephesians 1:10; quo? Are we as Christians too caught up reality of the relationships found in the Colossians 1:20). in the service of consumerism? Or is the Creation account of Genesis 1-3. On this Meanwhile, the world cries out for jus- Christ we proclaim merely a pale refl ec- foundation, our hope is expressed in 2 tice. Economic inequality, trade laws that tion of the genuine and our message one Peter 3:13:* “We are looking forward to a favour the rich and powerful, exploited of escapism? new heaven and a new earth, the home of labour forced to work in sweatshop con- It is appropriate for the church to relate righteousness.” ditions without protection or regulation, prophecies such as those of Matthew 24 to In the Old Testament righteousness world conditions as signs of the soon return and justice go hand in hand. They are at The gospel without of Jesus. We present the prophecies to ap- the foundation of God’s throne (see Psalm peal to people’s anxieties and present Jesus 89:14; 97:2). A righteous God loves jus- a charter of social as the way out. tice (Psalm 99:4). He delights in “kind- But what we often fail to do is make the ness, justice and righteousness” (Jeremiah engagement is clear connection between global conditions, 9:24). It is the righteous who will inherit our sin and the Christian mandate to work the land (Psalm 37:29). And, we are told, simply another for justice. If we are to properly represent “the righteous care about justice for the form of escapism. Jesus to the world we will follow the exam- poor, but the wicked have no such concern” ple of His ministry. Jesus worked to allevi- (Proverbs 29:7). refugees fl eeing persecution with no-one ate human suffering, challenged the unjust Sin destroyed the right relationships willing to grant them a home, children social, religious and political structures of that existed in Eden. Eventually God de- forced into prostitution, and child labour His day, and preached the gospel of God’s livered the Israelites from the oppression are just some of the symptoms of our sin- grace. To do less is to present a distorted, and injustice of Egypt to establish them sick world. narrow picture of Christ. The gospel with- as a beacon of righteousness to a world in In the Old Testament, the spiritual con- out a charter of social engagement is simply darkness (see Deuteronomy 4:5-8). Despite dition of the people was refl ected in the another form of escapism. Israel’s continued failure, God continued condition of the land (see, for example, It is the Law and the Prophets that tes- to hold out the promise of one who would Hosea 4:1-3). Perhaps the greatest injustice tify of Jesus Christ. These clearly articulate bring justice to the nations (see Isaiah 9:7; of our time is the wanton destruction of the God’s principles of justice. We should share 11:4; 32:1; 42:1-4; 51:4, 5). natural environment. In the short-term it our hope in Jesus in terms of His coming It was in this context that Jesus arrived. is often the poorest and most powerless to reign with righteousness and justice and He announced His mission to the world in members of the human family who suffer relate current social and environmental words that refl ect Isaiah 61:1, 2: “The Spirit the immediate consequences of the callous conditions to the consequences of our rebel- of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed greed of others. In the long-term, future lion against God’s principles. This message me to preach good news to the poor. He has generations face a diminished existence as has relevance and urgency in its appeal to sent me to proclaim freedom for the pris- a result of the destructive ways of current peoples of all nations to “worship him who oners and recovery of sight for the blind, to generations. made the heavens, the earth, the sea and release the oppressed, to proclaim the year Two things have not changed throughout springs of water” (Revelation 14:7). R of the Lord’s favour” (Luke 4:18, 19). the course of human history: the nature of Jesus claimed He was the fulfi lment of God and the condition of the unregener- *Bible quotations are from the New International the Old Testament Scriptures—the Law ate human heart. That is why I am drawn Version. and the Prophets. Heaven and earth may to a Saviour who has a passion for justice pass, said Jesus, but the smallest point of and who offers the only lasting solution to Ken Marsh is occupational health and the law will remain until all is fulfi lled the injustices of our world. safety offi cer for the South Pacifi c (see Matthew 5:17). In John 5:39, 40, Jesus I have great respect for those who Division, based in Wahroonga, New South Wales. rebukes the Jews for searching the Scrip- through peaceful protest, organised cam-
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Guilty, but . . .
BY CHRISTINE MILES
letter waited in my letterbox speed-limit signs. I would argue my case. Once. that sunny summer’s day. It wasn’t One hundred and eighty dollars, which I have been proud, I have been selfi sh, obvious who had sent the letter, but could be spent on better things, was worth and I have been deceitful. A the envelope somehow promised the effort. I have been impatient, and rude, and things unknown, so I cast it aside to read It was a diffi cult letter to write. First I hot-tempered. later when I had time to enjoy it. had to state the identifying details of my I am not the person God intended me “Later” came, and I sat down with a crime. I was required to write the date, to be. cold drink, put my feet up and ripped open the infringement notice number, the ICN One day, I will stand before God and He the envelope. The only thing I recognised number (whatever that is) and my vehicle will judge me. My actions will be examined, was the NZ Police logo in the top left- registration number. I had to take owner- in order that I may receive what is due to hand corner. I felt myself go hot and cold ship of the allegations against me. I wanted me for the things I have done, whether in the split seconds it took to skim down to shout that I’m an upright citizen of soci- good or bad (see Acts 17:31; Romans 14:10; the page to identify why the police were ety, I’ve never had a speeding ticket in my 2 Corinthians 4:10). writing to me. life, that I was going about the business of It is an unspeakable relief to know that I Ten days prior I had, apparently, exceed- the Lord. do not have to defend or explain my many ed the speed limit—by 22 kilometres per Then I had to defend myself. I argued sins, mistakes and weaknesses to God. I do hour. A whopping $180 fi ne awaited my that there are no speed-limit signs on that not have to search for plausible excuses, nor attention. I was bemused to notice that the road and that any driver would assume it do I have to tell half-truths. I can ask God’s day I infringed the traffi c laws was Sabbath. to be a 60 km/h zone because it was a main forgiveness, I can ask for His help. I can I knew without a shadow of a doubt that it arterial route. know that Jesus is sitting at the right hand had been that day when the church service There was one problem with my argu- of God in heaven (see Hebrews 1:3) and had run late and I had been hurrying home ment: based on the information in that in- He’s carrying my sin for me: “God made to feed the hungry masses and get back to criminating letter, the speed camera had to him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that run an Adventurer program by 2.30. have been right outside a school. And the in him we might become the righteousness I couldn’t quite believe it. So I went for a speed limit outside schools, whether sign- of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV). drive. I worked out where the speed camera posted or not, is 50 kilometres per hour. Paul, who was responsible for teaching would have been positioned. Being a per- I was trying to plead my innocence when many of the early Christians about the love son who takes pride in my camera-spotting I knew in my heart I was guilty. I was add- of God, concludes his letters with one sen- ability (and my safe within-the-speed-limit ing a lie to my disobedience. I thought long tence: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ driving usually), I couldn’t believe I hadn’t and hard before I fi nally added my signa- be with you.” The saving grace of our Lord seen it. But the thing that caught my atten- ture to the letter. Jesus Christ is for me. And you. R tion most was that there was no signage As a human being, I am guilty of every- indicating the correct speed limit. thing. I have been angry, I have coveted, I drove the length of road twice more to I have lied, and when I was a kid, I stole Christine Miles writes from Auckland, check—and double-check. Defi nitely no a packet of lollies from the corner store. New Zealand.
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Video ministry: Anyone like a hand?
BY JOHN GATE
rue success in any ministry is dependent on God and His blessing. However, God’s blessing is extended by having helpful and appropriate resources for ministry. Adventist T Media has developed a number of resources to assist video ministers in their special ministry. In these articles we are using the Search series as the example, as that is the one that we have been using for the past six years in our outreach, and one with which we are most familiar. However, the principles of video min- istry can be used with any outreach video series. Adventist Media has pro- duced a resource CD for ef- fective video ministry. This is available free to churches and pastors involved in video ministry. The comprehensive re- source kit includes items such as a handbook on video ministry, scripts for the TV and radio adver- tisements, the topics and titles in the Search video series, a one-page summary of each of the episodes, a listing of the tail offers in the Search series, news- papers ads that can be used to advertise a free viewing of Search, name tags and calling cards, PowerPoint series for training in churches, group study guides, suggestions for follow-up, and a graphic library for those who want to develop their own adver- tising for this ministry. There are also delivery record sheets that can be printed off, information about privacy and how to deal with language barriers. However, these resources are no substitute for our dependence upon prayer, the Holy Spirit, the friendships that we make with the viewers, and the personal support extended to those involved in this ministry. It’s encouraging to know all the resources of Heaven are available to those who place themselves in the Master’s hands to reach out with His love to others. R
This is part of a series of articles exploring video ministry and how it can work in your community. If you would like to receive a copy of this resource CD, contact the director of the
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So what is it that makes Adventism both, my wife and I praised God for these Resonance of “heart” distinctive, that gives it an identity, that men who, although retired from full-time makes it different from most—or all— service, continue to serve the Lord. ROBIN GREENFIELD, NZ other Christian groups? Could it be the Of the 18 people who started in my theol- How my heart rejoiced when I read Seventh-day Adventist Church’s identity ogy class back in 1982, as far as I am aware “The heart of Adventist identity” (Feature, is an accumulation of truths or doctrines, only two have been in ministry for the past April 29). It was a wonderful confi rma- some of which are held by others but none fi ve to 10 years. I enjoy the support and as- tion and call to what we essentially need of which are held in totality by any other sistance of several other retired pastors also, to be about, proclaiming the person, life group? And if so, what are they? and know I would not be in ministry today and death, words, compassion and pres- ence of Jesus Christ. What a call to return If the real Jesus is not the catalyst for to our fi rst love. I worry sometimes our focus can tend every church and individual member’s toward the Israelite-type behaviour when Jeremiah needed to warn, “My people have spiritual journey, then all is futile. committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have if it were not for the support of these men dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that Men need ministry and their families. cannot hold water” (Jeremiah 2:13, NIV). I want to encourage every retired minis- May we consider prayerfully the possibility JOY BUTLER, DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S try family to continue to minister via letter, of having dug some cracked cisterns and MINISTRIES, SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION email and phone calls to their full-time col- demolish them. Ministry by, for and to men is becom- leagues. You have a wealth of experience And may we drink and share freely from ing increasingly necessary in the church that we fi nd helpful, your encouragement the springs of living water Jesus offers and all today. Peter Fowler, minister of the Carmel empowers us, and your prayers help us souls will be strengthened and refreshed. church, as mentioned in Record (News, carry on the Lord’s work. On behalf of May 6), is to be commended for his initia- the currently serving full-time ministers, ERIC WINTER, NSW tive in fostering a network of men’s groups. I thank you and praise God for your con- Give us more like “The heart of Ad- Everywhere I go, men ask, “When is the tinuing ministry to us. ventist identity.” For too long the church church going to start a men’s ministry? We has expended energy and means and time are hungry for help, information and en- following every new ecclesiastical fad as couragement like you give the women.” Cyclone thanks ventured upon by Christendom. The re- With media attention so often focused sults speak for themselves. on degrading both men and women and M AND V MORIARTY, QLD A major crisis for Adventism is that of their important roles, people need good As a victim of the recent Cyclone Larry regaining its true identity and Ball again role models. Surely Christians can provide in northern Queensland, we suffered some urges the church to get back to the authen- a biblical model of what men and women structural damage but more extensive dam- tic Jesus who is our identity in every aspect can be in a society gone wrong. Just as thou- age to trees on our property. What trees of the church’s understanding of God, our sands of women now benefi t from retreats were not uprooted, either snapped off or mission, worship, theology and confi dence and events provided to encourage, train lost all their branches. in our future. and empower women for love and serv- The Sunday following the cyclone a If the real Jesus is not the catalyst for ice, men need the same opportunities for crew of 18 energetic “young” people from every church and individual member’s learning about connectedness with people Townsville—three hours drive away—ar- spiritual journey, then all is futile. and a fuller understanding of who Jesus is rived on our doorstep to help with the and what He wants them to be. clean-up. They put in a full day of chain- ELIOT BOLST, VIC sawing and dragging branches and logs “The heart of Adventist identity” was off our property. a great read and a great reminder of the Prayer for pastors Thank you to Pastor Cranville Tooley foundation truths on which Christianity and his team. You gave us hope that the and Adventism have been established. DARRIN PARKER, QLD Lord is watching over us. But while these are core to Christianity, I write in praise of the ministers who re- they are not unique to Adventism; that is, member that God calls them to a lifetime Note: Views in Letters do not necessarily represent they do not identify those who hold to these of ministry and who continue to serve God those of the editors or the denomination. Letters truths as Adventists. Surely the word iden- and support His church in retirement. should be less than 250 words, and writers must include their name, address and phone number. All tity suggests a distinctive attribute or set of Recently I received an encouraging let- letters are edited to meet space and literary require- attributes held by an individual or group, ter from Pastor Eric Winter and an email ments, but the author’s original meaning will not be and in the context of this article, the Ad- from Pastor Harold Harker telling me my changed. Not all letters received are published. See ventist Church. family was on his prayer list. After reading masthead (page 2) for contact details.
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