WARBURTON, VICTORIA, AUSTRALASIAN APRIL 3, 1967 Volume 71 Number 14
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"OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE SACRIFICIALLY" F. L. BLAND, Page 8.
HO CAN LIMIT the avenues D. J. SILVER through which God will speak Secretary-Treasurer, Tasmanian Conference, W to the earnest hearted soul, Brings You This Story About— who, in simple and trusting faith, seeks guidance from Him? God spoke to Gideon through a dew-sodden fleece; to Eliezer through the hospitality of a Mesopotamian maiden; to Balaam The Day God Spoke through the braying lips of a humble ass, and this is the story of how God spoke to a literature evangelist through from a Saucepan a saucepan. It was at the 1964 camp meeting in Western Australia that Brother M. V. Should he engage in the literature the habit of wearing a hat, Brother Kuhlmann, a dedicated church elder, ministry? He was within one year of Kuhlmann looked around his camp attended an early morning colporteur long service leave. His church group tent for a suitable container, and meeting and felt again the call to en- needed his support and leadership. selected a small saucepan. gage in the literature ministry. He His wife was not an Adventist. And After very earnest prayer, he drew sought counsel of his pastor, who re- yet he felt that the Spirit of God was out a slip of paper. It said: "Go lated to him the following personal calling him to the work. His troubled now." Again he shook up the three experience. mind sought confirmation. He wanted papers and again he drew from the Some years previously, some childish some assurance to know of a surety saucepan—and again it said: "Go misdemeanour had occurred in the that he was doing that which God now." Brother Kuhlmann reports pastor's home, but unfortunately all would have him do. that his hand was trembling as he drew three of his children denied responsi- And so he prepared three slips of for the third and final time. Again it bility. The pastor told them that he paper. On the first, he wrote: "Go was "Go now." r was going into his study to pray to now"; on the second, "Wait for an- A feeling of great joy and thankful- Jesus, asking that He would reveal to other year"; and on the third, "Await ness came flooding into his heart. him who was the culprit, and that further developments." Not being in Now he was sure. God had spoken, they were to await his return with the and Brother Kuhlmann's doubts had information. Alone on his knees, he gone. He states that the wonderful earnestly asked the Lord for help, that blessings of God during the past two this may be an occasion to confirm and years have been abundant evidence strengthen the budding faith of his that he is indeed doing the very work children in the omnipotence and real- God would have him do. ity of God. In the first six months of his minis- He placed in his hat three pieces of try, he delivered $4,000 worth of paper upon which he had written the literature in his own home town. He names of his children, and in harmony placed books in 80 per cent of the with Old Testament precedent, drew homes of the neighbouring township, lots. Three times in succession he and during 1966 delivered $7,600 drew the same name, and after thank- worth of soul-saving literature. Today, ing the Lord for His help he returned the indwelling presence of the Spirit to his waiting family. of God, shines from the face of this Before he could speak, one of his trusting servant of the Lord, who children—the one whose name he had knows that he is God's man, doing drawn—stepped forward and confessed God's work in God's way in the time his guilt. Elementary psychology and place that God would have him some may say. The revelation of God, do it. say others, and Brother Kuhlmann is Among Brother Kuhlmann's most among the latter group. Of his faith treasured possessions today are three in the personal leading of God was slips of paper, and the most treasured born a determination to seek direction of the three bears the words, "Go in a similar way in his own problem. BROTHER M. V. KUHLMANN now." (Registered in Australia for transmission by post as a newspaper.) [2] 3/4/67 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD around the CONFERENCES
Another Church for Murgon AUDREY M. CHERRY "And they that be of thee shall build the old waste places; thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in." Isa. 58: 12. After forty-seven years, the township of Murgon in the South Burnett district of Queensland is to have another Sev- enth-day Adventist church edifice. Many old-time Adventists who were previous residents in this district have fond memories of the Adventist church and church school at Boat Mountain, in the early days of Murgon's history. The church was not built in the town itself, but a few miles out on some land Brethren H. G. Harker and E. A. Parker were ordained to the gospel ministry at Kabiufa, Central New Guinea, on December 31, 1966. Pastors F. L. Bland and E. W. Pedersen of the General Con- donated by Mrs. Lamplough who after- ference, Pastors L. C. Naden and F. T. Maberly of the division, and O. D. F. McCutcheon of the wards became the wife of Pastor C. Boult- Coral Sea Union Mission officiated. Pastor Harker is the newly appointed president of the Madang ing. This land was very conveniently Mission, and Pastor Parker is director of the Wabag district. situated, being at a point where four roads met, and most of the Adventist folk Horwoods, Albons, Dingles, Coulstons, Young men from the south would lived on farms at Crownthorpe, Goomeri Loons, Burgesses, Taylors, and Cherrys. sometimes come to Murgon seeking em- West, Manyung, and Redgate. Some of these led out as elders during ployment as a means of earning money to When attending the Queensland session those years. They were Brethren H. J. further their education at Avondale or and camp meeting from August 18 to 27, Cooper, E. A. Shepherd, C. Dingle, G. the Sanitarium. One such young man 1966, I asked my father-in-law, Brother March, and R. Ballard. Most of these was the late Brother T. J. Dowling whose Eric Cherry, now residing at Coolum have gone to their rest. However, some son, Pastor Wynston Dowling, is now Beach, Queensland, for some information members of these families would still be leading out in the MV work in the about this early church, as his family alive, and perhaps feel they would like to Queensland Conference. Brother T. J. lived at Goomeri West in those days. have a part in establishing another Dowling worked at scrubfalling and later He was able to talk with some of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Mur- went to the Sanitarium, Wahroonga, other old identities in the persons of gon; we would greatly appreciate any where he graduated. He held many re- Mrs. Jenson, nee Rita Lamplough, and donations sent to F. Cherry, 39 Gore sponsible positions in the work, chiefly Brother Hodgkinson. Sister Jenson was Street, Murgon, Queensland. I mention with the Sanitarium Health Food Com- kind enough to write to other past mem- this here, because some representatives pany, right up till his retirement. bers for additional information. from these families may now be scat- There was no baptismal font in the The church was built in 1909 and a tered in other States and will not have church, but a good water-hole in the church school was opened a year later. the opportunity of giving on the Sabbath Barambah Creek on the other side of In those days, there were no bitumen of March 11 that is set aside by the Murgon was the scene of some baptisms highways such as our district now boasts, Queensland Conference for a special at least. In 1912, Brethren Eric Cherry offering for the Murgon church. and Jack and Alf Hadley were baptized and there were no motor cars, but on 41, Sabbath mornings you would see saddle- Also if any relatives of friends of these there by Pastor C. H. Watson. horses, sulkies, and buggies besides those early Adventists have any other informa- The church building was finally pulled who were walking, wending their way tion that would be of interest to our down in 1920 and moved to Albion, Bris- along the four roads to the church. Dis- members today, we would appreciate it if bane, by Brother Hodgkinson and his tance was no object, and some thought you would write to us. We would be de- apprentice, Brother Bert Pietz. Brother nothing of walking six or seven miles lighted to let you know the day of the Pietz later trained at Avondale and en- across country and along bush tracks to opening of our church if you pass along tered the ministry, where he has spent be present and on time for Sabbath your name and address to us, as it would many years in service both in the mission school. be a real pleasure to have you worship field and the homeland. He is at present As many as sixty baptized members with us on that day. leading the work in Tasmania. worshipped in the "church in the wild- Pastor P. B. Rudge was one of the early As far as we can discover there was wood," which even boasted a very har- workers in this area. He also led out in after this time a period of twenty or monious choir conducted by Brother W. mission meetings at Barambah Settle- thirty years when there was only a mere Burgess. ment for Aborigines, three miles out of handful of Adventists in the district. Miss R. Cozens, who later became Mrs. Murgon, encouraging the youth to join When Frank and I returned from New T. Coulston, was the first teacher in the in with the singing, etc. Barambah Set- Guinea in 1959, we came to Murgon to church school. Other teachers who fol- tlement is now a township known as stay with my parents, Brother and Sister lowed were Miss Eva Edwards and Miss Cherbourg. E. H. Burley. We liked the district and Ada Murray. Some of the visiting conference workers stayed on. One or two families met with 1• Some of the families who worshipped in in those days were Pastors G. Teesdale, us, and we commenced regular meetings the pews of that little church on Boat C. H. Watson, H. E. Piper, L. D. A. Lemke, in the C.W.A. Hall, on Sabbath mornings Mountain were the Lamploughs, Coopers, and E. B. Rudge; although visitors in and later began JMV meetings in our Brightons, the John Shepherds and the those days without good roads and mod- home in the afternoons. We often talked E. A. Shepherds, Mills, Marchs, Ballards, ern motor cars were few and far between. about buying land to build a small AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 3/4/67 [3] church, but felt quite inadequate for the We do appreciate this help, for it will for $50. The local member of parliament financing of such a project. Other fami- mean much to us to have our own church was among those who sponsored at $1 lies moved into the district, and with our with rooms for kindergarten, Sabbath per mile. Some walkers, including myself, numbers increasing to around forty-six school, etc., at the rear. We had seven- had upwards of $3 per mile on our heads we did open a building fund account in teen kindergarten and primary children —and so we had to complete the course 1965 in which we placed some of the crowded into the little kitchen at the rear even if we had to crawl! offerings set aside for that purpose. of the C.W.A. Building for Sabbath school And crawl we almost did! One young Shortly after this, in 1966, we heard this morning, and as the Primary leader, man, with a severe cramp in his leg, act- that the Zion Evangelical Lutheran I am personally looking forward to the ually had to crawl the last mile to the fin- Church was going to amalgamate with provision of an attractive Sabbath school ishing line. the other branch of Lutherans and were room at the rear of our own church. To say the least, it was a day we will planning to dispose of their church. We have a lovely group of young peo- never forget. Check-points every mile It is quite a neat building, only ten ple, too; thirteen over eleven years of kept the records straight as to who were years old, in a quiet setting with two age. We trust that as a result of the still going. Then, too, these cars waiting lovely pine trees in the front, and most of generous gifts of our members in helping for us at each mile post provided cool drinks us felt that here was a golden opportunity to provide a suitable house of worship, or collected discarded clothing as well as to purchase a church for a reasonable there will be some who will go out from providing a brief rest stop if needed. At figure. Murgon as did our predecessors to do ser- the ten-mile post the photographers ar- After some meetings and negotiations, vice in the Lord's vineyard. Please accept rived from the "Gladstone Observer" and we made them an offer of $3,600, which our thanks for your gifts and may God caught a picture of those walkers who were they accepted. At the time, we had only bless you all. in front. As the miles wore on, the dis- about $160 in our building fund, so we tances between those in front, and those had to put our heads together to find in the rear became greater. In fact, the ways of raising the necessary funds. Twenty-three Miles for $650 first walkers reached the finishing line more One Adventist member offered us fif- in Gladstone, Queensland than two hours ahead of the last stragglers. teen acres of soil to use for two seasons if In all, twenty completed the course. we cleared the fallen trees and stumps KEVIN J. MOORE Evangelist, Queensland Conference How wonderful it was at last to collapse and fenced the piece in. Many Sundays It was drizzling with rain as thirty-one under the shade of the trees at Tannum! were spent by different members, includ- apprehensive but doggedly determined But oh, those aching muscles—and those ing youngsters and teenagers, clearing the members of the Gladstone church met on feet! Maybe, in the better interests of land and picking up stones. Even our the steps of the Gladstone Town Hall at protocol, we should draw a curtain on the minister, Pastor John Ludlow and his 5.30 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 1966. aches and pains and stiff joints—but wife, would bring a picnic lunch and work High fashion had been shed in favour of suffice it to say that not too many walked in the hot sun picking up stones, when no comfortable clothing and shoes, and each to work or school the next day. one else could get out there. Soon, how- walker had affixed to his front or back, But it was worth it all to count the ever, the land was transformed into a signs advertising the business houses that dollars, and find another $650 in the bank waving crop of barley shimmering in the had so kindly sponsored him. We were out waiting to buy bricks or concrete for a breeze. Then came November and har- to walk the twenty-three miles from the church in Gladstone. I pay tribute to vest time which brought its reward, when Gladstone Town Hall to the Tannum Sands these sincere and wonderful new church 120 bags of golden grain was headed, Surf-Lifesaving shed, to raise funds for members who have toiled so hard over the bringing in $295. Very soon the paddock a church building in Gladstone. Hitch- past few months, and who with great faith was ploughed again, and at the present hiking was strictly prohibited! face the future knowing that the Lord will time, another crop, milo this time, is During previous weeks everyone had provide. As a result of two street stalls, doing well. been busy gathering sponsors, and we were and the Walkathon, just on $1,000 has been Some farmers have made other dona- amazed just how willingly the townspeople raised in a little over two months. tions of portions of peanut and wheat entered into the scheme. Quite a number We are so thankful that Matt. 5:41 does crops. The ladies got busy working for sponsored at $1 per mile, and two of these not read, "And whosoever shall compel thee street stalls which were predicted by some more than doubled their amount when to go twenty-three miles, go with him members to be a failure, because of pre- presented with the bill, and gave us cheques twenty-four." judice on the part of the public. How- ever, in November, 1966, we held the first Adventist street stall ever held in Mur- gon, and were encouraged and thrilled to find that takings amounted to $104. The public response was wonderful, many were the inquiries as to who would bene- fit from the proceeds of the stall, and when told it was for an Adventist church, many were the good wishes for success that we received. After more hard work, on December 13, our second stall was held, this time with even better success, $154. We were assured by C.W.A. ladies and others that this was an all time record for any street stall in Murgon.
Never comes a burden, never comes a care, Save with grace sufficient, save with strength to bear. Do not fear tomorrow, though the road be rough, For each unknown trial God has help enough. Go thou bravely forward, let not faith grow dim, Since the end is certain, leave the way to Him. Walkers at he ten-mile post. Pastor K. Moore on the extreme right of the picture. [4] 3/4/67 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD THE LONG-AWAITED HOUR had come. For years we had cherished the dream that we might launch out right in 4 the centre of Port Moresby into active public evangelism, which would include a training programme for national evan- gelists. One of the greatest problems we faced was to find a suitable place, and large enough, where we could conduct -14111111 such a programme. Theatre proprietors were not prepared to let their theatres every night for a con- tinuous programme covering twenty-two nights. Other halls in the city were not large enough for the numbers we antici- pated would come to such meetings. Frus- trations were encountered on every hand. Finally it was decided that we should build our own evangelistic centre, wherein 4 a programme of continuous evangelism could be carried on. Such a plan would naturally involve heavy building costs, and we did not have the necessary finance available, but the Australasian Division and the Coral Sea Union Mission willingly came to our aid, realizing the far-reach- ing results that could be achieved by such a plan. With the financial problems largely solved the way was clear to go ahead with the building programme. A most suitable Pastor G. Burnside's National School of Evangelism drew an enthusiastic group of workers when it was held in Port Moresby late in 1966. European workers seated in the front row are (left to right): site had already been made available to Brother R. A. Williams, Pastors I. R. Richardson, E. C. Lemke, G. Burnside, R. Tindall, and us on the highway next to the business Brother L. G. Parker. centre of the large suburb of Hohola. This land was given to us without cost by the 4 Papua New Guinea Government. So with PASTOR BURNSIDE'S plans prepared very quickly a building team under the capable leadership of Brother A. H. Godfrey was on the job. As bricks and mortar began to take shape National School of Evangelism business men of the city and others in "high places" became interested in our E. C. LEMKE, President, Central Papuan Mission project. Upon learning of our plans they gave readily and liberally of their support. One doctor on several occasions called by The new Adventist Youth Centre at Port Moresby provided an attractive setting for the School of to give generous donations toward the Evangelism. Some of the members of the school are pictured here during a break between sessions. building, while the owner of a construction firm turned his entire factory over to the production of all seating for the building quite free of cost to us. We feel that in a special way the Lord went before us. All this culminated on September 22, 1966, in the dedication, to the glory of God, of the Port Moresby Evangelistic Centre, a most representative building capable of seating 800 people, known as 1.0 441 Adventist Youth Centre. 4 Did I say culminated? Perhaps it was but the beginning, for just two days later on September 24, Pastor George Burnside opened an evangelistic effort and School IP of Evangelism that has set a new face in evangelism, not only in Port Moresby, but throughout the entire Coral Sea Union Mission. Evening by evening the centre was filled, and often up to a couple of hun- dred people, unable to find seating inside stood around to hear God's truth so clearly and wonderfully presented. During each day Pastor Burnside con- ducted his School of Evangelism for more than fifty workers who had been brought )1 in for this purpose from all sections of the Coral Sea Union Mission. Evangelistic Method taught during the day, was ably demonstrated by Brother Burnside in each evening's presentation at the public meet- 4 AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 3/4/67 [5] ing. Various ones of the workers were of Civil Aviation for Papua and New piece of ground was marked by Pastor often heard to exclaim, "This is real evan- Guinea. Brother W. Guy has placed his Raethel. Quickly another mission built gelism." Indeed it would not be too much all at the foot of the cross, and has already on this land and urged the natives to keep to say that the workers whose privilege in his "lay" capacity become an active soul- out the "Seven days." However, the in- it was to attend this School of Evangelism winner for the Cause of Truth. Surely terpreter selected a second piece of land have gone back to their various areas of there is a great harvest waiting to be close by for the Adventists, whom he pre- service as changed men, and with a new reaped right here in Port Moresby. ferred. Morning and evening two bells concept of what active evangelism can We ask for your earnest prayers, firstly rang for worship, the people entering the mean in their ministry for lost men and for Pastor Stocken and his team of workers Adventist church leaving the other empty. women. as they carry on with this work, that those This happened so often that the other with whom studies are being held will mission moved out. Now we have the As the public meetings reached their come to a full acceptance of God's Truth original land which was marked for us, and climax more than 150 of those who had for this hour, and secondly that this group sixty Sabbath school members. attended, and joined in the Bible marking of evangelists will be mightily used of Medical Evangelism based at Sopas Hos- plan each evening, passed in their written God to set ablaze a fire of evangelism that pital, has won ninety souls in a year. The pledge to keep the Sabbath and to prepare will bring light to every darkened corner of Medical Officer at Wabag, impressed by for baptism. Papua and New Guinea and will culminate our Public Health programme headed by Among those who have already been bap- in the glorious return of our Saviour Dr. Farag, called a meeting of all mission tized is a senior officer of the Department Jesus Christ. and government heads. He challenged the other missions to follow the lead of the Adventists in Public Health work. One mission leader suggested the development of a better strain of pig as a protein Report of the Coral Sea Union source. To this the Assistant Medical Officer quickly replied, "This is not worthy of discussion." Quadrennial Session 1962-1965 As a result of favourable reports and S. G. THOMSON, Teacher, Bena Bena investigations our medical department has been invited to serve as consultant to the Government Department of Health. THEY CAME from the East and West. opened a week before the two parties met. The Hansenide Colonies continue to re- They came from the North and South. The adage of the early bird should be port activity designed to better the lot well heeded. Being first in the Kukukuku All brought reports for the Quadrennium of these unfortunate people. and were prepared to participate in such country has made this area all Adventist, From Union College with its 300 plus a feast as only those who have heard the but elsewhere we have been unable to an- enrolment to village bush schools, the call of the Lord of Harvest can. From all swer early calls and now the door is hard Coral Sea Union Mission's education facili- parts of the Coral Sea Union Mission they to open. Other missions have gone in ties are at bursting point. Each year our came. before us. young people are refused a place. The North Papua led by Pastor Paul Jama is Pastor Parkinson brought his men in need is for buildings, equipment, and staff. the smallest local mission and has no from the Sepik area, the land of a big There is no lack of students. river, and a land of a mighty thirst for the European worker. He told of the mango The land is as a giant waking to its Water of Life-28,000 square miles of tree church of Popondetta and its fifty desire for a better life for its people. God hungry souls. He told how Sipi within two faithful members. Seven new villages were grant that each of us may do his part in months had forty-five worshippers and won to the Lord in the last four years. wise and consecrated service—serving God seventy-six Sabbath school members in Pastor Speck of Morobe mission related through His people. an area of strong Catholic influence. He how the Lord provided a place for the told of the desires of a national people establishment of our Central School. Be- who would be freed from the bonds of fear cause of opposition, native lands were un- Insurance and superstition. Pustain is a village which obtainable, but on the day of his making paid faithful tithe for three quarters be- application to the District Commissioner PEARL C. B. ELLISON fore they received a teacher to instruct Pastor Speck was offered a lease of 200 The insurance agent came to the door. them. The story of the nursing sisters of acres and said he was "almost embarrassed He had studied salesmanship. He was Ambunti is an epic in itself. by the rapidity with which the land came untiring, good at his vocation, able I Because of the lack of facilities, 200 into our possession." should say, to sell ice cream to ice regions. Adventist children have no schooling op- Pastor Lemke of Central Papua reported His company had the most to offer at portunity unless they go to Roman Cath- desperate needs in the education pro- the lowest premium. The price was right. olic schools. This they are refusing to do. gramme. Other missions are offering to He had all your coverage on his finger Madang Mission reported doubling of provide schools for our Adventist children tips. Yes, his canvass was extremely national tithe, and a need for added because we are unable. There we have good. For once in his young salesman's schools and teachers. 400 children with no school. life he had struck rock. "No thank you" The Eastern Highlands through Pastor Pastor Burnside's campaign in the new came the hoped-for buyer's reply. His 0 H. Dickins reported half the baptized Adventist Youth Centre in Port Moresby great enthusiasm fell as a pin-pricked membership of the New Guinea section of yielded 150 souls for Christ. balloon. The radiance of his face went the Coral Sea Union Mission to be within Veteran Pastor L. Howell gave the first out like a sunset blotted out by cloud. its boundaries, and 2,176 baptisms for the quadrennium report for Milne Bay mission. It made me think. quadrennium, 19,527 Sabbath school mem- The new Ramaga school was reported well God is offering the best insurance bers, 151 workers and 151 Sabbath schools. under way with a team from Australia policy that ever has been made to mortal Of the 32 teachers in this mission only causing local amazement with the speed man. Why can't you and I go out with half are qualified and in many cases with which it is being erected. The word "faces lighted up" to every householder teach one group of children in the morn- is "onward and upward" in an area under with this very comprehensive policy. The ing and a different group in the after- the influence of other mission bodies. canvass would go like this:— noon. Brother Aldridge reported for the West- "Good morning. I have the most won- This is the country of the film "Cry ern Highlands, owing to the regrettable ab- derful insurance policy to offer you. It of New Guinea," and our men have heard scence of Pastor Barnard. He told how, is the only policy that can be offered the cry. Before the Kukukuku area was just a few months ago, an interpreter from free." I watch carefully the husband opened, they went in, and while there met Mendi, visiting the Togoba hospital, look at his wife. I sense they don't like the government officer on patrol. They watched and listened. He requested that the word "free." So many times this did not know it but the area had been the mission go to his area, and later a "free" becomes expensive. I quickly get [6] 3/4/67 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD into my canvass and graciously as pos- "No gaols are in this city because there sible, ignore the remark, "We are in- will be nothing allowed in to defile. No sured." "Oh, maybe," I hasten to add, murderers, or thieves, or hit-run motor- WEDDINGS "but this insurance is the greatest one ists, no liars, no drunkards, no war, no ever offered to mortal man. It is citizen- violence, no one stirring up dissension, no ZPV ship in a brand-new world. You can politicians receiving princely pay while (j'''t6= C="1744Qz.,
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Phone by her husband and three daughters, one of dings, and obituaries should • whom is Sister F. Ireland of Kaikohe, Sister 638 1112. Butterworth now awaits the Life-giver's voice come to this office as promptly in the Gisborne (North New Zealand) cemetery. as possible so that the time lapse NORTH QUEENSLAND CAMP MEETING AND BIENNIAL SESSION A. N. Patrick. between the event and the re- port of it shall be kept to a The camp meeting and regular biennial ses- BROWN. Julie Roseanne, seven-year-old sion of the North Queensland Conference will daughter of Brother and Sister David Brown of minimum. be held at Halliday Park, Leopold Street, Ait- Club Terrace, Victoria, fell asleep in Jesus on Please remember to keep re- kenvale, Townsville, from April 27 to May 6, December 22, 1966. Through a long and bitter 1967. Delegates will be in attendance from the illness Julie manifested remarkable faith and ports of weddings and obituaries Australasian Division, and Trans-Tasman Union experience in prayer. Her resting place, until simple, and restrict them to ap- Conference. Members and friends are cordially Jesus comes, is the Avondale cemetery. "Joy proximately nine lines of double- invited to be present to enjoy the fellowship cometh in the morning." R. H. Abbott. and blessings of these important meetings. spaced typing unless in the case H. G. HALLIDAY, SMITH. Sister Hazel Smith, an esteemed of an obituary, the person con- Secretary-Treasurer. member of the Frankston church, passed to her cerned is of some denominational rest on February 4, 1967, aged sixty-one years. Her courage and cheerfulness under trial were eminence. If the article or re- a wonderful inspiration to her family and all port is written in longhand, use who knew her. As we laid her to rest in the one side of the paper only and Frankston cemetery the sure hope of the Bible AUSTRALASIAN RECORD promises brought comfort to her sorrowing write legibly, preferably on alter- loved ones. We look forward with joy to the nate lines. and Advent World Survey V day when Jesus shall call our sister forth in the glory of eternal youth. K. R. Miller. Official Organ of the 4 SIGATABU. Early on Sabbath morning, Feb- AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF SEVENTH- ruary 11, 1967, Brother Jiosaiah Sigatabu passed DAY ADVENTISTS away at Te Puia Springs Hospital as the result of a heart attack. On February 13 we laid our FRANZKE. Ernest William Franzke passed Editor - - - - R. H. PARR brother to rest in the Gisborne (North New Zea- to his rest at the Homes for the Aged, Nuna- Associate Editor - W. E. BATTYE land) cemetery, seventeen of his own country- wading, Victoria, on February 26, 1967, aged men being present amongst the congregation. Single Subscriptions in Australia $2 (81), New eighty years. Our late brother joined the Zealand 16s. per year (post paid). Jiosaiah, aged twenty-five years, was working Seventh-day Adventist Church some thirty years for three months in this country to provide ago under the guidance of Pastor D. Sibley. To 4 funds for mission buildings in Fiji. We com- mourn his passing he leaves a wife and three mend his wife Mereisi and his loved ones to the sons, Clyde. Alan, and Ralph. Pastor R. E. G. When mailed to territories outside Australasia God of comfort who through His Son shall cause Blair and the writer brought messages of com- and territories annexed thereto (Papua, New the dead in Christ to rise. A. N. Patrick. fort and hope to the bereaved both at the Guinea, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Fiji funeral parlour in Box Hill and at the Spring- and Western Samoa) $1.60 (16s.) extra for STONEHAM. Born in Fitzroy, Victoria, vale lawn cemetery, where our departed brother British Commonwealth and foreign postage is eighty-one years ago. Herbert Cecil Stoneham now rests in the Lord. T. F. Judd. required. died in the Nunawading Homes, February 6, 1967. None of his family were with him in the • Order through your conference office, or send message, and consequently his was a some- As direct to the Sigits Publishing Co., Warburton, what lonely life of recent years. Ill-health had Victoria, Australia. been his lot for a long time, and for the last QUALITY CARS. New "Bellett" and "Colt." All copy for the paper should be sent to The five years the Homes had proved a real haven Also "Colt" Fastback. Delightful to drive. Many Editor, "Record," Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, to a weary traveller. At the funeral parlour used cars all makes. For demo or valuation New South Wales. and the Springvale crematorium chapel we en- phone Bob Ward 899 998 or call at Ward deavoured to comfort the sister, brother, son, Motors, 821 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. A.H. Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record and other relatives with words from Holy Writ 850 1356. are articles from the Review and Herald, the and pointed them to the glorious hope of the general church paper of the Seventh-day Advent- resurrection morning. A tired man now sleeps WANTED. Student urgently requires the fol- ists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. until the call of the Life-giver. lowing books: "Here and Hereafter," Smith; Printed weekly for the division by the R. E. G. Blair. 2 Vols. "Our Firm Foundation"; "History of the Sabbath," by Andrews and Conradi; Seventh-day Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria. ESSENHIGH. After a sudden illness com- Adventist Bible Commentary. Please communi- mencing soon after enjoying his usual fellow- cate with R. Porter, Avondale College, Cooran- ship on Sabbath, February 18, 1967. at the bong, N.S.W. DIRECTORY Wahroonga church, Brother Alfred Essenhigh closed his eyes to await the call of the Life- "FASHION FABRICS," Post Office Box 16, Australasian Division Glenorchy, Tasmania. Save on your materials. giver, and was buried beside his sleeping wife President L. C. Naden in the Woronora cemetery the following Wed- Dacrons (plains, florals, spots), 45-in. wide, 75 cents yd.; Stellina (florals), 45-in. wide, $1.20 Secretary F. T. Maberly nesday. Our brother's first contact with present Treasurer - - - E. W. Howse truth was through the Advent Radio Church yd.; Terylene/Linen (plain shades), 45-in. wide, $1.50 yd.; Lanella (Viyella type material, Assistant Secretary - J. K. Irvine with Pastor L. C. Naden as speaker. With his Assistant Treasurer - A. H. Forbes wife he accepted the message which ever since florals), 36-in. wide, $1.20 yd. Other materials p also in stock. Samples available. Minimum Auditor - - - - L. J. Stace has burned in his heart. Following his wife's Associate Auditor - - R. L. Parkinson death he has lived with his daughter Peg (Mrs. parcel, $10. Departmental Secretaries Bryan Reynolds). At the funeral parlors and HOLIDAY FLATS AND COTTAGES, ac- Education and Religious at the graveside Pastor E. J. Johanson and the Liberty - - - - E. E. White writer shared in pointing the loved ones to commodate six. Extra clean, comfortable. Wall Health Food - - - W. L. Kilroy the sure comfort of the blessed hope to be to wall carpet, hot and cold water, all electric, Lay Activities and Sabbath realized in the "sweet by and by." sewered. All cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, School - - - H. F. Rampton bedding, and blankets provided, but no linen. H. W. Kingston. Medical - - - - S. A. Kotz City water. Approximately 155 miles north of Ministerial Association - G. Burnside Sydney, excellent road. Beautiful ocean beach, CONNOLLY-GOODWIN. Joseph William Public Relations and 26 miles long, white sparkling sand, river close Radio-TV - - - M. G. Townend Connolly aged seventy-five years, and Edward by. Enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday with every Goodwin aged seventy years, brothers-in-law, Temperance - - - R. W. Taylor comfort. Good winter and summer climate. Publishing - - - - J. W. Nixon both living together in the one home, passed Write for brochure to Ted Davis, "Hibiscus away unexpectedly within a few minutes of each Young People's Missionary Flats," Bennett St.. Hawk's Nest, via Tea Gar- Volunteer - - - C. V. Christian other at Concord, New South Wales, on Febru- dens, N.S.W. ary 14, 1967, Approximately twenty years ago they arrived in Australia, with their wives, who FOR SALE at Inverell, N.S.W. An unusual are sisters. The two men had served with opportunity for a young man: a very large block ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE! All adver- the British army in India. Brother Connolly of land in a prominent position. Been used as tisements should be sent to the editor at 148 accepted present truth seven years ago, and to- a general junk yard for many years, has a good Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W., and all gether with his wife and sister-in-law (Mrs. clientele to the site. Area strictly industrial. cheques should include 4 cents bank charge. Goodwin) attended Concord church, New South Ideal for used car sales, spare parts, etc. Been r Wales. We understand that Mr. Goodwin a few Advertisements approved by the editor will be used as used building material depot. Land inserted at the following rates: days before his passing, made his peace with approximately 200 x 120 feet with building 24 God. They were laid side by side at the x 9, a very good office building. Full price First 25 words $1 Northern Suburbs cemetery, to await the call of $1,500, low deposit and easy terms, from one Each additional 6 words .... the Master at His coming. Our deepest sym- Adventist to another. This is a good business .... 8 cents pathies go to the two sisters and loved ones who proposition for some young man, as the owner Remittance and recommendation from local r1 mourn the loss of their dear ones. is approaching retiring age. Apply Roy Burns, pastor or conference officer must accompany C. H. Raphael. Box 163, P.O., Inverell, N.S.W. copy. [8] 3/4/61 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD
WEEK OF SACRIFICE OFFERING— APRIL 15, 1967 Opportunity to Give glad% Pant Sacrificially F. L. BLAND Vice-President, General Conference of >(.- An American philanthropist, Mr. William Erich, has gener- Seventh-day Adventists ously donated to the Adventist Church a parcel of 100 The members of God's church the world acres of land at Deuba, near Suva, Fiji. This good man over are invited to take part in a Week has a strong interest in agriculture, and is anxious to im- of Sacrifice Offering which will be received at the close of the coming Week of Prayer, prove the agricultural techniques of the national people. April 8-15, 1967. Because of the tremen- The idea is that the land shall be developed under the dous financial needs of the mission field supervision of a European agriculturalist, and plans laid and our deep conviction that the end is for Fijian nationals to take over the project eventually. It near, the leaders of the church are invit- is envisaged that, along with the agricultural experimental ing the members to join with the leader- station, a school shall be established. The project is al- ship by God's grace, to give a week's wages ready under way, and many varieties of tropical crops to aid in carrying the gospel message to have already been harvested. These include food crops, the whole world. We believe, like Israel vanilla, and green peppers, the last named having been of old, that we have "dwelt long enough in this mount," and that we must move for- exported to New Zealand. This appears to be the begin- ward in faith with dedicated hearts and ning of an interesting venture. Deuba, by the way, is pocket books for the purpose of finishing pronounced "Doomba." the task God has given the church. $_ Brother Errol McDonald had givea two years of service at This is an important challenge. God is Kabiufa College at Goroka in the new Guinea Highlands when expecting more of us today because we he was appointed as headmaster of the Nagum school, Wewak. are so much nearer the close of probation Before he could take up this appointment, however, he had to and Christ's return than any of our pre- return to the Sydney Sanitarium where he was seriously ill for decessors. Our Saviour's return is long overdue. Sinful conditions are increas- some weeks. We are glad to report that the petitions of those ing daily. We are all tired of this world of who have upheld Brother McDonald in prayer have been won- sin and suffering. The money we sacri- derfully answered, and he has made an excellent recovery. Be- ficially give now may accomplish far more A fore they return to their post in New Guinea, Brother and Sister and serve a greater purpose in soul win- McDonald will take the portion of the furlough due to them, ning, than it could if held for some future spending most of their time in New Zealand. purpose. Surely we must each take part in the 1966 Autumn Council action sponsor- )(--- Pastor Lewis T. Barker of the West Australian Conference is ing world-wide revival in evangelism. This planning to move to the Uniied Kingdom shortly, and will project belongs to every member of God's take up work with the British Union Conference; he will church. be located in Scotland where he will engage in evangelis- I have just read the first report given tic work. by Pastor Theodore Carcich of the Week >(-- For fie last three of her ten years' mission service, Sister Mary of Sacrifice in North America and what a Neill has been engaged in infant welfare work along the Sepik thrilling report it is! "If early reports in- River. Operating from the houseboat M.V. "Pathfinder," which dicate a trend, this year's Week of Sac- rifice Offering could be the largest in our was, in reality, a floating baby clinic, Sister Neill has patrolled history. Our people throughout the world the villages along the banks of this great river, bringing life have been stirred by the appeal emanating and help to the mothers and babies of the area. Her work has from the recent Autumn Council. The been greatly appreciated, and so it is with regret that we report response indicates dedication on the part that Sister Neill will soon be returning to the homeland perman- of both ministry and laity. ently. She will be living in New Zealand, where she will care "In the Illinois Conference, three chur- for her aging parents. ches reported substantially more than >(-- Correction: In a recent issue it was stated that Pastor Bor- seventy-four churches reported the year prior. The Takoma Park church, in Mary- nert was president of the New Caledonian Mission; land, reported $13,000, and the Sligo church actually, Pastor Bornert is president of the French Poly- in Takoma Park, $11,126—both a tremen- nesian Mission. It is Pastor Hermans who is president of dous increase over any former Week of the New Caledonian Mission. We apologize for this error. Sacrifice Offering. Three churches in the X-- In the quadrennium ending 1966, the division president, Pastor Loma Linda area, the two campus churches L. C. Naden, reported that one missionary (or missionary family) and Azure Hills, doubled their offering over the past year. left the shores of the homeland for the mission field every five "The world-wide mission programme of dam on the average. In January and February of 1967, with the church will feel the impact of this so many returning from furlough and new appointees moving revival of sacrificial giving." to their stations, the average was one every three days. I am encouraged because I have found 4 >(- Encouraging news from two corners of the division: In such dedicated members of God's church in Christchurch, N.Z., Pastor J. Cherry reports that three thou- every place that I have travelled through- sand people were out in three sessions to hear the open- out the Australasian Division, and I am ing address of his mission campaign. In Toowoomba, sure that when the Week of Sacrifice Offer- Queensland, Brother David Lawson had an audience of ing is received in this division on April 1,250 people in the two opening sessions. 15, 1967, it will be the greatest ever, be- cause it will be the result of the sacri- ficial giving of every member.