November 7, 2009 In this issue Students Encounter Bible curriculum
Bilingual book a health aid for kids
Thank God for pioneers A group of students on their way to the closing Sabbath service at the fourth Adventist Students Association convention, recently held in Fiji. ASA Fiji “heeds call to serve” Tavua, Fiji
ore than 80 Adventist tertiary stu- inspiration, fellowship and service.” dents from several nations of the In addition to ASA convention activities, Pacific and five different tertiary the group also worked to clean walls, install institutions met in Fiji to attend new linoleum for classrooms and dormito- Mthe fourth national Adventist Students As- ries, and upgrade computers at the school. sociation (ASA) convention, held at Lewa Through acts of service, the ASA students Adventist Primary School in the highlands hope to inspire students at the school with of Fiji from October 9 to 12. the knowledge that Adventist tertiary stu- Mission Pastor Nick Kross, associate director of dents believe in and care for them. Adventist Youth Ministries for the South The head teacher of the school, Setareki Pacific Division and division-wide ASA Vuniayawa, was impressed with their work projects keep chaplain, was a special guest at the con- and told the students, “Your coming to our vention. He says, “The annual Fiji ASA school has been timely and rewarding for convention is a high point in the life of Lewa school, the church and the whole growing tertiary students, who come together for (Continued on page 4) ISSN 0819-5633 editorial
We do our best work for God when we truly repent. Imperfect people
he scene is a boardroom overlook- hurt him and those around him but in the means everything else they’ve done that’s ing the golden streets and “many end, it will be okay—David’s a man after positive no longer “counts,” or is coloured rooms” of heaven, midway through a my own heart” (see Acts 13:22). by the shadows of the past. meeting on another perfect day in eter- - - - The fact that God can use imperfect peo- Tnity. God and the angelic senior managers They’re meeting again, centuries later. ple to reach out to others isn’t an excuse for of various departments in heaven have been This time, it’s about finding someone who’ll us to keep on sinning with abandon (or to meeting to talk about Balaam (the story’s in be able to preach to the Gentiles. They need take the sin of pride on a test drive by look- Numbers 22 and 23). someone who’s educated and passionate ing down on others who make mistakes). “It looks like he’s seriously considering about what they do—willing to throw them- In Psalm 51:10-13, David says, “Create those massive bribes offered to him by the selves heart and soul into the work. in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a Moabites to curse Israel,” says one of the “I was thinking Saul,” says God. steadfast spirit within me. . . . Restore to managers pensively. There’s a stunned silence in the room. me the joy of your salvation and grant me The Trinity smile. “We’ve got this great After a few minutes—or maybe it’s a few a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will idea about how to fix that. And it involves hours—one of the angelic managers coughs teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners a talking donkey . . . .” nervously to clear her throat and asks, “Do will turn back to You.” - - - you mean Saul the basketweaver or Saul Jesus never turned away anyone who It’s a few centuries later (although it hardly the psychotic guy who’s been going around came to Him with a genuine desire to con- feels any time has passed at all) and the same murdering Christians?” nect with Him. He would forgive them and boardroom and senior managers are meet- “The second one,” says God with confi- encourage them to give up sinning. People ing. This time, the meeting is in the wake of dence. “I’m pretty sure we can touch his life would often go away praising God and shar- King David’s Bathsheba breakdown, with in a way that will see him ready and raring ing what they had experienced with others. rumours of him using high-powered binocu- to go for the gospel” (see Acts 9). We do our best work for God when we lars to spy on her remaining unfounded (you - - - truly repent. Although God loves us as we can read the story in 2 Samuel 11). People who bring God’s message to others are, we need to make an effort to be better One manager looks over some notes in may not be perfect—in fact, they rarely are, people and better Christians—we cannot front of him. “According to surveys, Sir, peo- as we can see from these examples from the remain stagnant. Not that it’s about salva- ple’s confidence in the king is at an all-time Bible. However, God was still able to work tion through works—just about making an low and some are questioning his ability to with and through them to have a positive effort to live a life more in line with what lead. Also, sales of his Greatest Hits—Psal- impact on the lives of others. God wants for us. morama have declined.” It doesn’t excuse the fact that they did But with all of that said, our imperfections God stares silently out the window for a wrong things but having done the wrong don’t hinder God. No matter how flawed we few moments, yet doesn’t seem to be looking things didn’t negate God’s ability to use are, God can use us. And He will do amaz- at much. He turns around with a look on them to do something for Him. ing things if we let Him work through us. His face the angels find hard to interpret— There are many times we dismiss the posi- something between pain and love—before tive things others say or do because of mis- saying in a soft voice, “What he’s done will takes they have made. One error suddenly Adele Nash
Official Paper of the South Editor Pablo Lillo Mail: Adventist Media Network Pacific Division Seventh-day Editorial assistant Adele Nash Locked bag 1115 Adventist Church Editorial assistant Jarrod Stackelroth Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia ABN 59 093 117 689 Copyeditor Talitha Simmons Phone: (02) 9847 2222 Fax: (0) 9847 2200 www.adventist Editorial secretary Theodora Amuimuia Email Letters: [email protected] connect.org Layout Kym Jackson Email Newsfront: [email protected] Senior consulting editor Barry Oliver Email Noticeboard: [email protected] Vol 114 No 43 Subscriptions: South Pacific Division mailed within Cover: Nick Kross/ Australia and to New Zealand, $A43.80 $NZ73.00. ASA Fiji www.record.net.au Other prices on application. Printed weekly.
2 November 7, 2009 news Global Mission projects keep on growing Wahroonga, New South Wales are provided from the Week of Sacrifice “All Nations” church and Cafe 7 in Perth; Offering, which is collected in churches Indigenous outreach in Coober Pedy, South n spite of financial limitations, Pastor Ray around the world today. The total value of Australia; and a revived church group in Coombe, director of Adventist Mission the projects approved for 2010 represents an Scottsdale, Tasmania, called “Project Hope.” for the South Pacific Division (SPD), says all-time high of $A1.5 million. Of this, the In New Zealand, projects continue at the number of Global Mission projects SPD is contributing $A192,000, the unions Matamata with an Indian group in Auck- Iaround the SPD that plant new churches are contributing more than $A241,000 and land and a new project to plant a church to open up new areas is continuing to grow. the GC is contributing more than $A504,000. among the Filipino population in Christch- Around 50 projects have been conducted this Pastor Lawrence Tanabose, committee urch. The new group of Adventists on Wallis year and budget cuts threatened to limit the chairman and SPD general secretary, says, Island struggle against intense opposition but addition of any new ones. Pastor Coombe “Global Mission projects represent the cut- Dr Jude Cuniah continues to minister there. reports that 66 Global Mission projects out ting edge of church growth. When so many “Projects also continue in Papua New of the 75 applications received have been ap- areas are calling for us to open up new work, Guinea, where funding has been missing proved and given funding for 2010. we must respond. The Lord is opening doors for two years,” says Pastor Coombe. “These The SPD’s Global Mission Committee of opportunity and every new church plant include 10 very successful church plants in met on October 20 in Wahroonga to ensure represents a group of new candidates for the Western Highlands Mission. Five new the 50 ongoing projects and 16 new projects God’s kingdom.” projects have been approved for 2010, with will continue to grow church groups next Although reports from this year are not other church plants developing in the Sepik, year. “These range from inner and outer city due yet, more than 100 baptisms have al- Madang Manus and Central Papua areas.” church plants in Sydney, Melbourne and ready been reported as a result of the projects Several small chapels have been construct- Perth to new island communities and iso- and a number of new churches have been ed in the Solomon Islands. A minister is now lated highland villages,” says Pastor Coombe. built. “It’s always exciting to get photos of located on Nauru and a fishing outreach pro- “We were worried the dramatic cut in new church groups and baptisms of the first gram in Kiribati is “going well.” In Samoa, budget funding this year from $A150,000 to fruit from a new area,” says Pastor Coombe. a new church has been built, following a just $A50,000 would prevent us from taking Some of the new church plants in Aus- successful evangelistic program at Tuama- on any new projects,” he adds. “However, tralia already underway include the “Church saga. Church plants are also continuing in the local conferences and missions have been in the Fields,” based at Macarthur Advent- Fiji.—RECORD staff/Ray Coombe willing to pick up a larger share of responsi- ist College, Sydney; Marrickville church The annual Sacrifice Offering today (November 7) bility and reserves held at the General Con- plant extension of “Fountain in the City,” goes to support Global Mission initiatives around ference have kicked in to ensure the mission Sydney; two new groups on the Sunshine the world. Each year, the General Conference al- locates $US220,000 of these funds to the South of the church does not falter.” coast, Queensland; Tabulam Indigenous Pacific Division for entering new areas. Today’s These General Conference (GC) funds church plant in northern New South Wales; offering will go to continuing work in our area.
formed. The Great Disappoint- who has a passion for archaeo- ment, Bible conferences, Ellen logical research in the Middle White’s visions, church organisa- East and for sharing the exciting tion, opening a school at Battle discoveries he’s been able to Creek, the first missionary sail- experience firsthand. The audi- ing to Europe and other inter- ence was enthralled with the ◆◆Adventist Heritage class esting stories were presented, ◆◆ As the seats filled for thefirst eye-catching visuals and con- students from Pacific Advent- and the audience was encour- evangelistic series in the small vincing evidence presented for ist University, PNG, presented aged to continue the work these town of Tirau, NZ, the eight the Red Sea Crossing and the snippets from the history of the pioneers started. The audiences’ members of the local church latest findings confirming the church to the community every faithful attendance in large num- were praising God. Although Bible record. Assisted by Pastor evening from September 27 to bers and heartening comments the church has run prophecy Michael Falzarano, Mr Patterson October 1. The past came alive afterward showed their apprecia- and health-related programs in presented an eight-part series through drama, PowerPoint tion for the program. Students the area, this is the first major including topics such as Mount Presentations, video clips and found the assignment challeng- event to happen in the town Sinai, Noah’s Ark, Sodom and songs that were researched, ing and empowering. —Danijela itself, thanks to the commitment Gomorrah, and Biblical proph- adapted, rehearsed and per- Schubert of presenter Ross Patterson, ecy.—Pauline Downing
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November 7, 2009 3 news ASA Fiji “heeds call to serve” Sanitarium’s top (Continued from page 1) quality awarded Parramatta, New South Wales Nadarivatu District. Vinaka Vakalevu and God bless you all!” erolie Dever, quality systems man- The theme of the convention was “Heed ager in the head office of Sanitarium the Call,” with ASA students encouraged Health Food Company, received a to remember they will be called to serve HACCP (Hazard Analysis Criti- the church and nations in the Pacific. Pas- Ncal Control Point system) award at the an- tor Kross says, “Their spiritual nurture must nual HACCP conference awards night on remain a high priority for the church if we The voting council who selected the August 25. want to help them reach their God-given new ASA executive for 2010. The award category was “Category 1: potential.” dents, this means leaving their families and Outstanding individual nominated by an Other special guests included Pastor villages, making new friends, encountering agri-food industry company.” Mrs Dever Maveni Kaufanonga, director of Advent- financial pressure, confronting different cul- was nominated by Sanitarium’s quality as- ist Youth Ministries for the Trans-Pacific tures, resolving conflicting world views, and surance and environmental manager, Dr Union Mission, and Pastor Sefania Turava, requesting exemption from Sabbath classes Greg Gambrill, in recognition of her dedi- chaplain for ASA Fiji. and exams. These pressures are all in addi- cation to the implementation of food safety The election of a new executive committee tion to the stress of meeting course require- initiatives at Sanitarium. Her nomination is also a feature of the convention, with Kula ments. ASA Fiji provides Adventist students also recognised the part she has played in Baravi, a medical student at Fiji School of with much-needed support and spiritual furthering the ideals of safe food supply. Medicine, re-elected as the president. Paulini nurture, as well as providing opportuni- Mrs Dever has worked for Sanitarium for Turner was elected as vice-president, Sevu- ties to share their faith with other students. more than 16 years.—Sharyn Brady loni Ratumaiyale as treasurer, Nina Bigita as “Through ministries like ASA, Adventists secretary, Suli Matavesi as public relations will continue to be a force in the community officer and Mosese Seru as the 2011 con- as God’s kingdom continues to grow. Please vention convener. Two Graduate advisors, pray for the students of the South Pacific Emosi Kainabau and Apenisa Laweloa, as they continue their studies.”—RECORD were also elected. staff/Nick Kross Pastor Kross praised the work done by ASA Fiji and says, “Adventist tertiary stu- For more information about ASA Fiji, email dents face many challenges as they enter Kula Ba-avi at
bles for sale. They would occupy business of the Mildura ADRA a third of the mall, with every- store, and the generous donation thing having to be packed up of time given by volunteers in overnight and set up the next the running and maintenance of day. The stall also sold cakes, the ADRA bus, have made these jams, pickles, biscuts and other community services possible. ◆◆In the past 12 months, mem- perishable items that had to be has made a day out a possibility —Di Obst bers of Bairnsdale church, Vic, prepared in accordance with for over 1000 Sunraysia resi- have raised $A14000 for projects strict health regulations. The dents. Many of these residents ◆◆The Year 3 classes at Avon- like International Children’s dedicated teamwork has meant are from aged care and self-help dale School, NSW, recently got Care’s Helem Halls project in $A6000 raised earlier in the year, facilities, for whom getting out practical in their field of study on Thailand. For several years now, and most recently, $A8000. and about is difficult. The bus Aboriginal Culture. The students members have conducted a —Joffre Gilchrist and its team of volunteers have tried hand cooking, face paint- two-day, twice-yearly “Stall in been busy serving the commu- ing and boomerang throwing. the Mall” in the city centre, col- ◆◆Over the past 12 months, the nity with weekend outings and Teachers Carmel Ashton and Lyn lecting and preparing clothing, ADRA Sunraysia Community at least one trip a week. The com- Ashby organised the day as part books, flowers, fruit and vegeta- Bus, based in Mildura, Victoria, bined blessing of the successful of a study unit on the Early Days
Days and offerings: ◆ NOvember 7—Annual Sacrifice offering
4 November 7, 2009 news Students Encounter Bible curriculum in trials Ringwood, Victoria given positive feedback and constructive suggestions.” he Australian Union Conference Julie-Anne Truscott, a teacher at Avon- (AUC) and the New Zealand Pacific dale High School, says, “As one of the four Union Conference (NZPUC) have teachers at Avondale School currently tri- commenced trials of their new Bible alling the first unit for Year 7—‘War in Tcurriculum, Encounter. Heaven’ by Nina Atcheson, AUC ASA In 2008, AUC and NZPUC started secondary curriculum officer—it is almost working together to further develop a overwhelming to witness what God can do Bible curriculum to be used in both coun- in the lives of students through this unit. tries, for students in primary and second- “As a teacher, this unit is an absolute Primary school teachers at a writers’ workshop ary schools. The curriculum is based on pleasure to facilitate, as it provides a great held in New Zealand earlier this year. a transformational planning framework foundation with an abundance of ideas, “It will probably take another four to five developed by Lanelle Cobbin, curriculum activities and resources, and also leaves years to get it out in its entirety,” says Dr specialist for the NZPUC. room for my own personal teaching ap- Murdoch. “There are more than 250 units Dr Daryl Murdoch, associate director of proach. The students engage with each to write and produce.” Adventist Schools Association (ASA), says lesson on a personal level and demonstrate Earlier this year, teachers from Australia five Adventist secondary schools have been this in their spontaneous contributions to and New Zealand met for the Hidden trialling Encounter—Northpine Christian class discussions.” Springs Educational Leaders Confer- College (Qld), Lilydale Academy (Vic), Writing for the curriculum commenced ence (“Educators focused on mission and Christchurch Adventist School (NZ) and last year and has involved teachers. Dr spirituality,” News, June 13). Ben Maxson Avondale High School (NSW). Murdoch says, “Both Australian and New was the guest speaker for the conference “It’s gathering momentum,” Dr Mur- Zealand curriculum officers ran a series and Dr Murdoch says some of his work doch says. “We see it as being a really of writers’ workshops, where teams of is at the heart of the Encounter program. powerful way to reach kids and it could teachers came together to learn about En- “Education directors in Australia and revolutionise the way teachers teach the counter and write units for it. We’ve taken New Zealand have booked him to come Bible. There’s a strong educational focus what they’ve written to edit further for back three times next year to talk about underpinning the whole process of teach- inclusion in the curriculum. We wanted his spiritual formation model, which forms ing and learning that’s espoused in the to engender a strong feeling of ownership part of the foundational structure of En- units. The students who have participated by doing this.” counter [and focuses on how individuals in trialling Encounter units have respond- In 2010, these first teaching units of the develop a relationship with God],” he ed well to it. The teachers involved have Encounter curriculum with be launched. says.—Adele Nash
and painted beautiful Aboriginal where he heads the secondary designs on boomerangs. A large music program at the newly mural was painted collectively constructed Renaissance Inter- by the group and the students national School. He received a enjoyed learning in a “hands- postgraduate certificate from on” way. They were particularly the Royal Conservatorium in the of Australia. It gave students a lucky to finish the day with an acceptance in October 2008. Hague, Holland (1995), a Masters chance to gain insight into the informative and entertaining His research documented a case in Music from the University of traditional Aboriginal lifestyle, didgeridoo demonstration by study of the Symphony Australia Cape Town (1992), and a Bach- according to early Australian his- Mr Kingston.—Susan Rogers orchestral conducting master- elor of Music Education from the tory. The classes were divided class workshops, and focused University of Canberra (1989). into three Aboriginal tribes, each ◆◆Darren Anthony Postema on the pedagogical processes Dr Postema hopes to use his with their own distinctive face- recently graduated from the involved in teaching and learn- experience to encourage musi- painted designs. In these groups, University of Tasmania with ing this specialised aspect of cians in the early part of their they cooked Anzac Biscuits and a Doctorate in Education. He musical leadership. Dr Postema musical education to learn the damper, lit fires and threw spears. started the degree back in 2001 grew up in Murwillumbah, NSW, skills of choral and orchestral The students also got creative and received confirmation of and currently works in Vietnam, conducting.—L Brown
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November 7, 2009 5 news Bilingual book a health aid for kids Adventist Health Cooranbong, New South Wales Association n illustrated storybook written by an Avondale College lecturer will help holds AGM the Adventist Development and Re- Logan, Queensland lief Agency (ADRA) promote health Aawareness among children in Laos. he Adventist Health Association Brad Watson wrote Fat Mouse Gets Clean (AHA), a network for health profes-
after visiting ADRA projects in Laos in 2007 Stafford sionals and church members interested
and 2008. He and several of his development Ann in health evangelism, recently held studies students saw the need for basic re- Brad Watson and his son, Zachary, at Tits annual general meeting (AGM). Pastor sources at a remote primary school in the the launch of Fat Mouse Gets Clean. Kevin Price, director of Adventist Health for north of the country. “Some of the schools year-old son, Zachary, read the book to an the South Pacific Division, was the keynote are so poor the children have never read a attentive audience—his Year 2 classmates. speaker for the AGM and gave a presenta- colour picture book,” says Mr Watson. “Even Earlier, head of primary Len Farquhar- tion called “How well is Adventist health?” the teachers don’t use them.” son reminded the students of what Edwin New members of the association’s execu- Fat Mouse Gets Clean, published in Eng- Paxton Hood, the late English Congrega- tive committee were voted in and include: lish and Lao, is the first book of a planned tional minister and writer, referred to as Tim Stanko (president), Doug Friend (vice- 10-part series. According to country direc- the only two important things in life: the president), Jodi Brailey (secretary) and Dr tor Grant Hillier, ADRA Laos will initially company you keep and the books you read. Bruce Hands (treasurer). A new AHA distribute the book to schools in its target The launch ended with a presentation of the constitution was also adopted, and will be districts. The aim is to reinforce the health book to librarian Jenny Litster. used as the basis for the incorporation of messages of ADRA Laos’s water, sanitation “We often give old books to those in de- AHA with the Queensland Government. and hygiene—or WASH—projects. veloping countries,” says Mr Watson. “So, —Nenad-Danny Bakaj Bronwyn Fowler previewed the book in working with ADRA to provide beautiful, her role as a teacher at Macquarie College. colourful books with a message to help chil- “Its message is aptly written to convey an dren in Laos live healthy lives, and children important health risk that is posed in these in Australia learn about ADRA’s work in developing countries,” she says. the country, is fantastic.” The launch of the book at Avondale ADRA Laos is seeking support from School on September 8 showed Fat Mouse donors in Australia willing to sponsor the Gets Clean will appeal to students in devel- development of the second book in the Pastor Kevin Price (second left) with oped countries, too. Mr Watson’s seven- series.—Tammy Zyderveld AHA committee members.
◆◆Four influential ultra-Ortho- ruling, which was signed by Rabbi ◆◆Indian officials have rejected devoutly Catholic. A spokes- dox rabbis in Israel have decreed Yosef Shalom Elyashiv—arguably a request by the Albanian gov- man of the Indian Ministry of that Jews may not use so-called the most influential Torah sage in ernment to return the remains External Affairs told the Mumbai “Shabbat elevators,” which enable Israel—and Rabbis Nissim Kare- of Mother Teresa to the coun- newspaper DNA that “Mother observant Jews to use elevators litz, Chaim Kanievsky and Shmuel try of her birth. The Albanian Teresa is an Indian citizen.” The without breaking rules against Halevy Wosner, could have major request came from Prime Min- newspaper added that “the fact manual labour on the Sabbath. ramifications for hundreds of thou- ister Sali Berisha, who had said that she was an Indian citizen is This is the first time a group of such sands of Orthodox Jews in Israel on October 10 that his govern- a clear indication that for New eminent rabbis has banned the use and around the world, many of ment had sought the return of Delhi, the argument ends here.” of Shabbat elevators, which have whom rely on Shabbat elevators Mother Teresa’s remains before In Calcutta, where Mother Ter- been in use for decades. Gener- in hospitals, hotels and residential the 100th anniversary of her esa is buried at the Mission- ally, Shabbat elevators are set to buildings. The Knesset, Israel’s par- birth next August. Mother aries of Charity motherhouse, automatically stop on every floor liament, passed a law eight years Teresa, who died in Calcutta officials of the order said they for 20 to 30 seconds on ascent and ago requiring buildings with more in 1997, was born in 1910 as had not received any request descent, precluding the need for than one elevator to designate one Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in for the transfer of Mother Ter- people to press a button, which is for Shabbat use.—Religion News Skopje, Macedonia. Her fam- esa’s mortal remains to Albania. considered a form of labour. The Service ily was ethnic Albanian and —Religion News Service
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6 November 7, 2009 news Church adds 1 New book for CHIP million members for Auckland, New Zealand
he Adventist Health department of sixth year in a row the North New Zealand Conference Silver Spring, Maryland, US (NNZC) has finished compiling a new recipe book based on the Coro- ore than 1 million people joined Tnary Health Improvement Project (CHIP). the Seventh-day Adventist The CHIP program focuses on reduc- Church during the year ending ing coronary risk factor levels through the June 30, 2009, marking the sixth adoption of better health habits and appro- Mconsecutive year of million-member gains, priate lifestyle changes. It also promotes the Roast vegetable pasta is just one of General Conference (GC) officials said. adoption of a plant-based diet. Numerous the recipes contained in the new CHIP Church leaders said an average of 2818 churches around the South Pacific Division recipe book, which was put together by people joined the church daily, bringing have run CHIPs for their local communities. the North New Zealand Conference. the world membership total to 16,049,101 “There was no recipe book in New Zea- “A lot of the people receiving this recipe baptised Adventists. land that presented a plant-based diet with- book will be transitioning from a meat- Church leaders initially projected a world out milk, eggs and meat based on CHIP based diet to a plant-based one,” says Pastor church membership of 17 million by 2009. principles,” says Pastor Paul Rankin, direc- Rankin. “These people usually struggle be- However, partially due to corrected mem- tor of Adventist Health for NNZC. “So we cause meat has a strong taste and vegetables bership reports from several church re- decided we’d put together a recipe book.” are usually plain. So the food in the recipe gions, the membership total stayed around Recipes were contributed by 12 Advent- book has to taste good.” 16 million, said Pastor Matthew Bediako, ist church members and include soups, The recipes in the book are either origi- GC secretary. savouries, salads and desserts. All recipes nal or adapted from other recipe books. An Pastor Bediako said a recently-completed use ingredients that are readily available initial print run of 1000 copies of the book audit in the South American region resulted in New Zealand. Recipes also had to “taste are expected to be available by Christmas in a decrease of more than 300,000 members. good,” be low in fat and salt content, and 2009.—Melody Tan He encouraged other regions that have yet easy to cook. More @ www.record.net.au to complete audits to “gather courage and do it.” “I know something good will come out Avondale lecturer has influence when you know the membership on your record is accurate,” he says. in theological research Bert Haloviak, director of the GC’s Of- Cooranbong, New South Wales the preface of the book of the same title. fice of Archives and Statistics, said an audit They say it will shape the future of the is sometimes followed by a period of quick n Avondale College lecturer has discipline. growth. He cited membership growth in the helped manage a $A100,000 grant The Australian Learning and Teaching Southern Asia-Pacific Division, which has to research theological education in Council funded the publication of the book increased more than 6 per cent during the Australia. based on a recommendation by past four quarters. That region underwent ADr Rob McIver and a team the council of deans. Dr McIv- membership audits from 2006 to 2007, and selected by Council of Deans er has been a member of the has since increased its membership more of Theology members, along council since becoming dean than any other time during its history. with author Reverend Canon of the Faculty of Theology in Church growth patterns indicate most Dr Charles Sherlock managed January and speaks highly of church growth took place in non-western a project called “Uncovering the benefits of researching in societies. About 71 per cent of church growth Theology: the depth, reach and a collaborative environment. occurred in five of the church’s 13 world utility of Australian theologi- Dr McIver helped launch regions—South America, Inter-America, cal education.” the book, published by ATF East-Central Africa, South Africa-Indian The project “marks the Press, at the annual confer- Ocean and Southern Asia. emergence of theological ence of the Australia and New Church leaders credit the growth to a va- education as a part of the Dr Rob McIver. Zealand Association of Theo- riety of initatives taken by the major regions, mainstream of Australian higher educa- logical Schools in July. He is president of including evangelism and interpersonal out- tion landscape,” write co-chairs Dr Mark the association.—Kirsten Bolinger reach.—Megan Brauner/ANN Harding and Professor Neil Ormerod in More @ www.avondale.edu.au More @ http://news.adventist.org
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Letter to an atheist by James Fletcher
have often listened to Phillip in the face of the unknown. We know very and love Him. There are those who believe Adams, a confirmed and vocal atheist little about the universe or even about life in God and those who hate Him. and host of “Late Night Live” on ABC here on earth. We, speaking collectively, When I read Isaiah 53, it talks of God radio. Awhile ago, I noticed his book still don’t know how complex the chem- hiding His power and glory. It illustrates IAdams Vs God in a Borders bookstore. It istry of a single bacterium is, let alone any Adams’ comment about this “nervous little presents his views on the back cover, where other life form. idea.” You can dismiss Him, you can speak he describes the idea of God as a “nervous In spite of being unable to prove or dis- against Him and you can even join others little idea.” I was puzzled, seeing as he had prove the existence of God, we need to re- who have done the same. The God I read taken the trouble to write a whole book gain our sense of wonder. about will bend His back to carry His own on this “nervous little idea.” Isn’t there room for wonder when you cross, to remain silent when taunted. He Imagine standing on one of our fine see a gorgeous sunset, watch a dragonfly or will stretch out His hands and allow oth- beaches here in Australia. You can look admire a newly-opened flower? ers to impale them. Adams has heard the one way and not see the end of the sand A sunset could be explained as just a Bible story before and chosen to reject it. and surf. You can look the other way and group of particular spectra of different But the idea of God seems to torment him not see the end. Bend down and scoop up colours. The dragonfly could be reduced and books must still be written. a handful of sand, then try to focus on one to a collection of complex chemicals. In Adams can speak with warmth and sym- grain of sand. A single grain of sand can the same way, the Mona Lisa could be pathy but for him, there is no such thing as represent our precious sun in the grand catalogued by the percentage of different divine compassion. He speaks out against scheme of the universe, for science tells us pigments mixed together, while a Mozart injustice and repression but for him, there there are as many stars in the known uni- concerto could be reduced to a series of is no absolute or final justice. Adams has verse as there are grains of sand on all the vibrations of different frequencies. But a strong sense of right and wrong but for beaches in all the world. But then imagine we can appreciate the talent of Leonardo him, there is no higher authority than his a speck of dust—our earth— next to that daVinci and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart own opinions. He values life but for him, tiny grain of sand. On that speck of dust, while experiencing a sense of wonder. In eternity has no appeal. He is shocked by imagine a collection of atoms that we call the same way, a sunset and a dragonfly can suffering and tragedy but for him, there ourselves. evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation is no solution. My question is this: given our insignifi- for the divine Artist. I still remember reading one of Adams’ cance in the universe, even on such a sim- Why does it seem so hard for some to comments in the mid 80s about a friend ple scale as size, how can you say the entire find evidence of God’s existence? Is God whose son committed suicide. He could universe is without purpose or meaning? playing a game of hide and seek? not accept that life is without purpose in Of course, the atheist could respond by There is a reason for God’s apparent shy- the face of such a loss and yet, that is his saying, “Given our insignificance, how can ness. If there is such a thing as genuine faith creed. R you say the universe does have meaning?” in God, there must also be such a thing as Today, we talk and think with as much genuine doubt. God stands far enough away This article is based on a letter written to Phillip Adams. self-confidence in our own importance as so we are free to make a genuine choice—a people did in the Dark Ages. They thought choice, I believe, with eternal consequences. the world was the centre of the entire uni- If God were to reveal Himself the way some verse. We have lost our sense of wonder or, demand before they are willing to believe, James Fletcher writes from New
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What determines Manhood matters by Graham Hood
here have all the real men honour. We must always nourish and pro- restore victims of sexual abuse in the church gone? This is a question often tect it in them. We must never mistreat a to a loving relationship with Christ. asked in our community today. woman or child, malign a man, or stand The Manhood Matters series is also de- Sadly, the qualities of good by and see another do so. signed to create a healthy men’s ministry Wmanhood have become rare in our society. If all the men of our churches held firm in our churches. It enhances the concept Men are becoming more frustrated as they to this belief, the incidence of abuse would of a “healing” church, where those who attempt to define their roles. be all but diminished. My own life was a return from the evil of abuse can feel safe Words like honour, humility and honesty disaster of epic proportions before I found and welcome in a place where judgment are often used to describe a good man but Christ in 2007. I was up to my neck in debt, is left at the door. many men are unable to define the meaning bogged down in a pornography addiction Our programs were recently run over of these words. They struggle to tell what that spiralled out of control. I was affected four days at the South Queensland Big is required to be a “good” man. so deeply that I felt the only way out for Camp, with an average of 300 people at- Author John Eldredge of Wild at Heart: me was suicide. However, God intervened tending each program each day. Discovering the Secrets of a Man’s Soul tells and my life has exploded with relevance On the last day of Manhood Matters, ap- us that “the world is full of un-finished, un- since then. proximately 100 men answered the call to initiated, brooding, sulking and fatherless I now have a wonderful, love-filled mar- be knights of Christ. As a result, the South men, who carry a deep wound that was riage, and have gone from suicidal thoughts Queensland Conference has embraced a almost certainly inflicted by their fathers.” in 2006 to having the best year of my life in vital men’s ministry and Shed Churches for Eldredge says we are all seeking valida- 2008 and 2009. I now live my life on two men are springing up all over the state. R tion—the answer to that big question, “do rails: The Ten Commandments and The I have what it takes to be a good man?” Beatitudes in Matthew 5. This question can only be answered in This keeps me centered while I build 1. N Richardson & L Bromfield,Who abuses children? the company of good men of Christ. my knowledge of the Scriptures through National Child Protection Clearinghouse. Published by Women are good at seeking answers to study. I come to you from the world, not the Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2005 their own issues in the company of other as an ambassador but as a refugee. women. But men or boys are wired dif- I already know enough to never go back Visit
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November 7, 2009 9 perspective
The quest for authentic Christianity
by Eliezer Gonzalez
any religious groups today has some grape juice and bread, tells sto- within the faith community. There are claim to represent authentic ries of Jesus’ final days on earth and moves also traditions we have inherited through Christianity. So let’s allow our straight into a full meal together. other sources that we then apply to church. thinking to be stretched and As an Adventist, how would you respond Tradition seems to have a bad name Mchallenged, just a little. Let’s imagine you to this? Too irreverent? Too charismatic? within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. have been invited to a meeting with a new Perhaps you might even be mumbling a We are “traditionally” fond of quoting group a friend has been attending. prayer for divine protection under your the accusation of Jesus to the scribes and Everyone there is affectionate with each breath as you leave the meeting. Pharisees in Mark, when He says “making other—even physically so. There seems to Actually, the meeting you just attended the word of God of none effect through be little ritual or structure to the meetings, could well have been an early Christian your tradition, which ye have delivered” and the people there are really enthusiastic. church meeting—perhaps one of Paul’s (Mark 7:13, KJV). This is a useful text to Men and women all share leadership roles, churches. Isn’t it strange how tradition has apply to others, particularly in evangelis- and young and old all participate equally. coloured our view of church? Many of us tic campaigns. Almost everyone appears to be involved, are extremely uncomfortable coming face Obviously, when we allow tradition to taking turns in sharing and leading out, to face with the authentic Christianity of “nullify the word of God,” then it is some- whether in verbal praise, song or prayer. the New Testament, even to the extent of thing to be avoided. But not all tradition The people pray with their hands lifted labelling it as being “of the devil.” is bad. All social groups need to establish and there are constant loud exclamations of What is tradition? Tradition refers to norms and “rules” by which they regulate Inc. praise. Stories about Jesus are told, as well the beliefs or customs passed on from one their behaviours and identify themselves as an almost constant stream of testimonies. generation to the next. They can be in as a community. Imagine a church with Studios,
Some people share a message that God has writing, in the form of rules or standards, no organisation and no order whatsoev- Group given them for the church. In some cases, or just expectations that are passed down. er—sounds a bit like the completely out- James these messages are delivered in an unknown In terms of “Christian tradition,” I mean of-control church at Corinth, doesn’t it?
tongue with someone else translating. You those things not adherantly taught in the Therefore, in this sense, there are many Steidl, even witness some amazing physical heal- Bible that have been specifically developed positive traditions that have developed James ings right there at the meeting. At the end, by the church (Adventist or otherwise) to over time.
as at the end of every meeting, the group help regulate behaviours and standards But when we apply the traditions of the ©2006
10 November 7, 2009 feature past to the situations of the present, it becomes a problem. When church traditions no longer work in a given culture or society, they become something that makes the Word of God “of no ef- fect.” In such cases, traditions can hinder the church in its mis- sion, separate people from God and even repel those who would seek Him. Sadly, the “guardians of tradition” in these situations rarely understand what is going on. It is incumbent on the church to be aware of what is based on tradition and what is based on “thus saith the Lord.” In case you were thinking your church doesn’t follow many tra- ditions, here are some I suggest have no basis in the Word of God: • The full-time gospel ministry; • “Ordination” to the gospel ministry; • The laying on of hands by elders alone; • The quarterly celebration of the Lord’s supper; • The Lord’s supper consisting of a tiny piece of bread and a tiny glass of wine; • The order of service used in church; • The annointing of the sick only in the case of serious illnesses; • The appointment of deaconesses; • The “non-ministerial” role of deacons; • Baptism only after every known sin has been overcome; • Baptism only after all the teachings of the church have been fully studied; and Thank God • Allowing churches to get bigger rather than planting lots of smaller churches. I am not suggesting they are bad traditions—they may, in fact, be for pioneers very good traditions we need to keep. But even then, they should never be given the same authority as Scripture. Others would be by Ray Coombe best relegated to the archives of church history. Certainly, they all need to be carefully thought through. onald Ken from Vanuatu represents more than 40 volun- I have this idealistic idea that getting back to the authentic Chris- teer missionaries working as front-line Bible workers and tianity of the New Testament means a closer walk with Jesus. I’d evangelists throughout the South Pacific Division, funded like to think it results in the empowering of the body of Christ by Global Mission to plant a new Adventist Church. Ro- by the Holy Spirit. Rnald is located in southern Malekula, Vanuatu, where he is the It is much more than about what we do or don’t do. It is about Global Mission pioneer for the Farun Village Church Plant. He experiencing the reality of the risen Christ in our lives. But it does receives 12,000 vatu, which is approximately $A240 per month as mean removing the traditions that come between us and expe- a stipend to support his work in this primitive area. The stipend is riencing Jesus—between formalism and authentic Christianity. not a full wage—he has to support himself from his garden. But Of course, it is not just a case of slavishly imitating what the early he is dedicated to sharing the gospel with his fellow countrymen church did. In fact, there is much about the early church we don’t and raising up a church. know. Then again, it operated in a culture that was relevant for Other pioneers in Australia and New Zealand receive more of its time and not necessarily for ours. Even so, I believe the same a wage for their work as Bible workers—perhaps $A20,000 per principles are important. We need to get back to authentic New year plus allowances—in the Solomon Islands. Stipends are cur- Testament Christianity. Let our motivation be a heartfelt quest rently supporting several husband and wife teams as “pioneers.” for Jesus Christ, rather than the fear of what we may actually find Global Mission pioneers are usually trained in evangelistic outreach when we strip away the layers of tradition. centres that focus on lay training programs. They depend on the Will it mean speaking in tongues in the New Testament way? work of the Holy Spirit and simple witnessing tools, such as Bible I don’t know. guides and picture rolls, as they introduce people to Jesus and His Will it mean miracles and healing in our churches? I hope so. teachings. Without these pioneers, the mission of the church would Will it mean our churches explode with power as they did in not be accomplished. Thank God for Global Mission pioneers and New Testament times? I know so. R other lay people who are supported in this soul-winning work! R
Eliezer Gonzalez is from Ray Coombe is director of Brisbane, Australia. Adventist Mission for the South Pacific Division.
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Opposite day by Leesa Fletcher
haracter might matter, if you get a facelift, Your money, not your time, is the ultimate gift; What an upside-down, half-crazy society C Everything is opposite to how it should be. A true love is something to compete for and win If you’re charming, achieving, smart or maybe thin; If the love God offers lavishly for free Feels out of reach, we work to the bone—endlessly.
Thinking, “If I’m good enough to Him, or if nice I can win real love any day, at any price;” Not knowing the truth—God’s ways are opposite to What living here may have daily taught me and you.
But stop—there’s no way we earn acceptance or love God’s own system happens to be higher above The reward system operating around here; God’s already made up His mind as He draws near.
“With all my heart, soul and strength, I love you always,
Yes, you I’m waiting to embrace with joy and grace.” R Taylor
Leesa Fletcher writes from
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rest with her beloved Max. Pastor Gra- Harbour, aged 103. He was predeceased pabilities. Nancy loved her Country/Gos- (Boronia); her sister, Simone (and Stefan ham Chapman referred to Jessie’s Bible, by his first wife, Olive, and his wife, Pat. pel music, as well as her Lord, and became and daughter, Sarah) (Boronia); her sister, where she had recorded and underlined He is survived by his son and daughter- a well-known identity in the Cooran- Jacqui (and Steve) (Ferntree Gully); and promises for every phase of life—prom- in-law, John and Rosa (Coffs Harbour). bong/Morisset area. She was loved and Conway’s family. Alison was a deeply spir- ises of joyful times, times of sickness, He began work in the banking system appreciated by her extensive family and itual person and her relationship with God times of sadness and the glorious prom- and later served as CEO of Coffs Harbour the staff of the resident facilities she called was the central facet of her life. She truly ise of 1 Thessalonians 4:16. “The Lord District Hospital for 24 years. After re- home. We all look forward to the Resur- treasured motherhood and the care of her Himself shall descend from heaven with tirement, he managed the Coffs Harbour rection day and Nancy’s restoration. children, and loved supporting Conway a shout . . . and the dead in Christ shall Legacy Nursing Home for 13 years. Dur- Alan Saunders in all his interests. Her warm, welcome rise first.” A devoted wife and mother, ing the 1930s, Les studied the Scriptures smile helped many people face life with she endeared herself to many. Her fam- in Lismore and was convinced that even Siagian, Dr Aleli Libadia, born 19.9.1932 hope and joy. She will be greatly missed ily, friends and neighbours sadly miss her during the worst of times, God would in the Philippines; died 10.7.09 in Wel- by family and friends alike. The Lilydale wonderful happy nature. We hold these bless his family. He was professionally and lington, NZ. She is survived by her hus- church complex was barely able to cope promises near to our hearts. materially blessed throughout his long band, Boni; her children, Linda, Jessy, with the large group of people who at- Kevin Potter, Graham Chapman life, maintaining a close association with Grace, Harris, Melvin and Tabitha; and tended the service for Alison. Farewell for the Adventist Church and his support of her 11 grandchildren. She began her med- now—we will see you in the morning. Coleman, Frances William George, born ADRA. A memorial service was held on ical career in Manila Adventist Medical Morrie Krieg 30.12.1916 at Wandsworth, England; 16.6.09 in Coffs Harbour church. Centre (formerly Manila Sanitarium), died 29.7.09 in Brisbane, Qld. In 1947, he and served as medical director in various Tuma, Diana Grace (nee Henry), born married Isabella Robertson at Yarraman. Franklin, Robin Leslie, born 8.7.1957 in hospitals in Indonesia. She will always be 16.11.1932 in Rangoon, Burma; died She predeceased him in 1959. Frank was Roma, Qld; died 1.10.09 in Chermside. remembered for her hospitality, her love 11.2.09 in Stirling Aged Care, WA. On baptised into the Adventist Church on In 1976, she married Richard. Robyn is for Jesus and her constant hope of His 14.12.1960, she married Hero Tum. She 9.12.1961. He attended Cairns church, survived by her husband (Samford); her soon return. She now rests, awaiting the was predeceased by her son, Derek, who where he served in various positions. He son, Andrew, and his wife, Stacey (Mar- Resurrection. died in infancy. She is survived by her emigrated to Australia with his parents in gate); her son, Christopher (Greymouth, Bob Larsen husband; and her daughter, Rhoda (both 1919. Frank served for almost four years SNZ); her daughter, Alisha (Allora, Qld); of Perth). Diana was a sincere and faith- in the Army, first in North Africa and her grandchildren, Jay, Emily and Ad- Stevenson, Phyllis (Phyl), born 6.11.1921 at ful follower of Jesus all her life. She was then in New Guinea. He was fervent in disen Franklin (Margate); her brothers, Christchurch, NZ; died 29.7.09 in Nelson a devoted wife and mother, who will be his faith and held strongly to his convic- Kevin (and Diane) Isles (Bray Park), John Hospital. On 28.2.1940, she married Arch. deeply missed by her loved ones till reun- tions, not being backward in promoting Isles (Scarborough), Robert (and Julie) She was predeceased by her daughter, ion at Jesus’ return. his religious views. He awaits the Resur- Isles (Burpengary), Peter Isles (Charters Sherran Costello, in 1990. She is survived Cyrus Adams rection morning. Towers); and her sister, Debbie Hemp- by her husband (Nelson); and her chil- Mark Pearce sall (Clontarf). Robyn was predeceased dren, Garth (Wanganui), Marilyn Saun- Vano, Teau, born 7.7.1945 in Aitutaki, by her granddaughter, Jasmine, in 2006. ders (Cooranbong, NSW), Ainsley Brett Cook Islands; died 12.6.09 in Middlem- Cover, Mavis Mary (nee Myers), born Mike Brownhill, Darrin Parker (Nelson, NZ) and Mark (Upper Coomera, ore Hospital, Auckland, NZ, after a short 29.10.16 at Rockhampton, Qld; died 3.8.08 Qld). After attending an archaeology mis- illness. On 25.10.1970, she married John. in Toronto Hospital, NSW. In 1937, she McLaughlin, Jack (John), born 25.10.1923 sion by Pastor George Burnside, Phyl was She was predeceased by her children, married Roderick at Longreach, Qld, who at Taree, NSW; died 17.7.09 in Gosford baptised in 1960 by Pastor Ray Howse. Vano and Norman. She is survived by predeceased her in 1998. She is survived Hospital. In 1956, John married Esther She was a charter member of Ilam church, her husband; her children, Annie and by her brothers, Tony and Colin; her son, (Essie) Whatson, who predeceased him NZ, and assisted with Dorcas and the Temo, Peo, Puna and Eitiare; and her Alan (Brisbane); her daughters, Marion in 2003. He is survived by his stepsons health clinic. Phyl (or Mrs Stevie, as she grandchildren, Paula, John, Teauparetea Harrold (Caloundra), Robyn Burzacott and their wives: Edwin (Ed) and Elena was affectionately known) was a gentle, and Takaia. Teau had seven brothers and (Cooranbong) and Gail Valentine (Syd- (Dural), Alan and Florrie (Cooranbong), hospitable woman, who opened her home five sisters, and was the loving aunty of ney), and their spouses; her nine grand- Alfred (Alf) and Maureen (Telegraph for many youth and social events. She many in the Cook Islands, New Zealand, children; and her 15 great-grandchildren. Point); their children and grandchildren; was a second mum to approximately 30 Australia and Fiji. Teau was a faithful She was introduced to the Advent hope his nieces and nephews, and their fami- boarders and was always appreciated for member of her church, holding posi- through the preaching of George Burnside lies. In 1957, John and Essie accepted the her meals and suppers. Phyl and Arch tions such as Women’s Ministry leader, in Brisbane in 1952, and Sandgate church Adventist message during a mission con- enjoyed almost 70 years of marriage to- head deaconess and head elder, as well as became her spiritual home. A woman of ducted by Pastor L J Laws in Kempsey, gether. She was “one incredible lady” to representing the Central Pacific Union quiet, uncomplicated faith, she created a having been introduced by Pastor Allan her five children, 12 grandchildren and Mission at the 1995 General Conference home girded with love and care. It pro- Maberly. They were faithful members 18 great-grandchildren. Session. In the eulogy, her husband said vided safety and security for her cherished for the rest of their lives. They moved Alan Saunders “she loved her Lord more than she loved family and passed on a strong sense of the to Sydney during the early 1960s, where me but she was the best wife, mother and value of what is right and good. Her chil- John was employed by Sanitarium Health Strydom, Jeanne Marie, born 16.3.1952 at grandmother.” Goodnight darling Mum, dren know they’ve been blessed. Food Company, Lewisham branch; and East London, South Africa; died 12.9.09 sister and auntie—we’ll see you in the Gil Valentine, Percy Harrold then by Sydney Adventist Hospital. Fol- in Brisbane, Qld. Jeanne is survived by Morning. She is resting in the family tomb lowing retirement, John and Essie moved her daughter, Leila Smith (Adelaide, with her eldest son, Vano, in Vaimaanga, Davis, Edmund Lloyd, born 1939 at Cob- to Iluka, then to Cooranbong for their re- SA); her brother, Aubrey (and Elaine) Rarotonga, Cook Islands. den, Vic; died 14.8.09 at home in Camp- maining years, most of which were spent (Fraser Island, Qld); her sisters, Dawn erdown. Lloyd was baptised in 1957 in in the Adventist Retirement Village. Eve- (and Mike) Brownhill (Clontarf, Qld), Camperdown church by Pastor EB An- rywhere they lived, they were known for and Yvonne (Scarborough); and her niec- drews on the same occasion as his dad their beautiful gardens and pot plants. es, Joanna Maberly (London, UK) and Advertisements and younger brother. He is survived by John had a deep love for his Lord and Anika Brownhill (Hornsby, NSW). She Note: Neither the editor, Signs Publishing 13 nephews and nieces. Lloyd went to witnessed at every opportunity. He now was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Company, nor the Seventh-day Adventist school at Glenfyne and later moved to sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver David Keary, in 2008. Church is responsible for the quality of Timboon Consolidated School. Several on the great Resurrection morning. Mike Brownhill goods or services advertised. Publication years later, his family moved to Camp- L J Laws, C D Judd, A R Whatson does not indicate endorsement of a product erdown, where he lived until his death. Stuart, Alison Loretta (nee Beament), born or service. Advertisements approved by Lloyd loved cooking, gardening, doing Piper, Nancy Fay, born 10.8.1941 at Glen 4.10.1970 at Dandenong, Vic; died 23.7.09 the editor will be inserted at the following long stitch tapestries and his church, Innes, NSW; died 11.9.09 in Adventist in Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, from rates: first 30 words or less, $A66; each ad- where he served as deacon. He mowed Aged Care, Cooranbong. She was pre- H1M1 pneumonitis, with complications ditional word, $A2.75. For your advertise- the lawns for many years until his heart deceased by her brothers, Max (1945) and from being pregnant and having a heart ment to appear, payment must be enclosed. attack in 1995, when he gave up all stren- Kevin (1995). She is survived by her sib- condition. On 14.1.06, she married Con- Classified advertisements in RECORD are uous work. He will be remembered as a lings, Roger (Morisset), Cecil (Morisset), way at JumBunna Lodge, Launching available to Seventh-day Adventist mem- good Christian. He now sleeps peacefully, Barbara Johnston (Sydney), Paul (Bateau Place. She was predeceased by her son, bers, churches and institutions only. See waiting for the Resurrection morning. Bay), Lee Horiedecke (Maitland), Steven Joshua Ryan, in 1997. She is survived by masthead (page 2) for contact details. 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