ORGAN OF THE BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Volume 76 • Number 20 • September 24, 1971 Division and Multiplication

Report by Pastor George E. Bryan HAT'S new in ? all earnestly led by Brother Richardson. asked a well-known personality Birmingham Minister We confidently expect fine fruit from W in the Division office. this new vineyard of the Lord. Do write and let the MESSENGER of ourselves to the enlargement of Two years ago the Camp Hill mother hear about these happenings suggested God's work. Members had donated £90 church began the north Birmingham former North President Don towards the launching of this new church. Today, ably led Lowe. We purposely write only seldom, church venture for Christ. We wish by their elder, Brother T. McGowan, in order to leave news-space for others; God's speed and blessings upon Brother this fine body of believers sometimes but as has been suggested, we who and Sister Ashley Smith and fellow with visitors numbering a hundred' and give God glory for our increases and officers as, under God, they establish never less than fifty each Sabbath, blessings, ought to let our members themselves and give proof of their high has grown in grace, size, and experience. know just what is happening. calling. Our prayers are for them and In this their second year they collected The Camp Hill church has just had our eyes upon their self sacrificing £700 Ingathering and with more souls its fourth healthy offspring! On Sabbath, efforts. who will be soon ready for baptism. August 21st, an enthusiastic group of Three months earlier, another off- It is with special affection and anticip- members met in the Congregational spring began throbbing with life as ation that I look forward to the return church at the corner of the Causeway overspill west Birmingham suburb, of Pastor and Mrs. Lloyd Antonio who and Church Road, YARDLEY. More than , saw a new Adventist will now take over the responsibility fifty of us began our first Sabbath group begin regular Sabbath meet- of these three suburban churches of school and Divine Service in that south ings in the Craig Hall, Hedingham Ward End, Chelmsley Wood, and Birmingham suburb. The writer led in Grove, Area 6, and this with a fair Yardley, knowing that under God's the election of officers and dedication proportion of as yet unbaptized believers Spirit, and the new minister's care to- "LIGHT THE WORLD WITH LITERATURE"

Delegates who attended the Tri-Division Publishing Council in Huskvarna, Sweden, in August. The General Conference was fully represented, and in- cluded Pastor R. H. Pierson (centre, front row) the General Conference President, who stressed the paramount importance of literature in finishing the work committed to the Church. Eleven British delegates—some with their wives—attended. Council slogan repeated the Spirit of Prophecy slogan: "Light the World with Literature." gether with the members' enthusiasm ment to be concluded during the next evangelistic Bible Festival thereby en- for this great truth, we shall yet see five years. deavouring to win new souls for God greater evidence of God's power in these I must give credit to the Senior as we discover in a novel way the central areas of advance. Elder, Brother J. Saxby, and the many Gospel themes. Just prior to the beginning of the officers and members, for their faithful On the planning board too, is a Ward End church we ventured into work. As their minister I have so often somewhat similar public campaign for the renowned town of STRATFORD- felt concerned because of only being the new year in distant WEST BROM- UPON-AVON, some twenty-seven miles present and taking services one Sabbath wicH. Constant is the help that one re- from Birmingham. The leader of the in four, surely not enough for such a ceives from the youth of the church, no company, Brother J. Coles with un- membership, yet such have been the report would be accurate without giving assuming yet sincere persistence has needs and pressures of surrounding praise indeed to Camp Hill Pathfinders helped inspire these dear members churches and evangelism. What a this year who have proved to be an in constantly devising new ways of tremendous need for more dedicated inspiration to all. We give praise to witness and action. With only just about young men and women to give them- consistent leaders like Brother A. a dozen in number they collected some selves to God's full-time work, to be Hutchings and Brother G. Fox (now in £400 Ingathering. They just long for accepted into Newbold, graduate into Canada). There are some very wonder- the time when workers and cash can be the ministry and work in this exciting ful people who uncomplainingly give spared for large-scale public evangelism. city of opportunity. many hours of faithful work in all They meet in the fine Stratford-upon- Last year we were thankful for the departments of this church, whose names Avon Youth Centre, Tyler Street, but arrival of Pastor and Mrs. Clifford have been unmentioned here because with a growing yet still very deficient Smith whose loving ministry has helped of lack of space, but whose record is building fund, they among so many relieve us of an extra church at surely found in the courts' of heaven. long for a representative building of . This pretty little church Without their love and devotion the their own. You just cannot beat the is again seeing a fruitful baptism. church would not progress. spirit of the Stratford members, so, if By the grace of God, with the aid of Please pray for me, my wife and you live within fifty miles why not join the unsurpassed members, and by means family, for Brother G. Harris, my them? of public evangelism, it was my pleasure assistant, and Sister 0. McIntyre our Now for news of the mother church to take some fifty-nine souls through part-time assistant. We have sighed for of them all, CAMP HILL. So near to the waters of baptism last year at Camp new workers with so much of this part the city centre, this fine church building Hill and about thirty so far this year. of the world yet to conquer. Now we is yet situated in an area now being What a challenge this church is, and ask for your further prayers as Brother demolished to make way for new con- when right doctrines are propounded and Sister Paul Clee come and join our struction. With the new six-lane flyover then God blesses, and this in many happy worker team. We extend a very motorway to be erected nearby we shall ways—as a record faithful tithe, and warm welcome to them, confident that be even more in the public eye. We a wonderful total of £4,000 Ingathering they will greatly help both in the shall also, we pray, be released from the shows. How necessary heaven-blessed evangelistic, pastoral, and young peo- burden of being in a low-tone district— money is! Camp Hill now needs a ple's work in this great industrial heart at least, such is the plan of the govern- complete redecoration, then we plan an of England.

a courage Pastor Graham observed that would be an expression of the feeling Newbold's 71st derived from the divine whisper, "My of faculty and student alike that the grace is sufficient for you." hand of our God would be over us session begins Mr. Dennis Porter of the Bodleian for good during 1971-2. Library, , delivered the inaugural address. He recalled vividly the aspidis- SALISBURY HALL was comfortably filled INDUCTION OF R. E. GRAHAM AS tra and lace-curtained bourgeois security with 200 of the 240 enrolled students PRINCIPAL OF NEWBOLD COLLEGE who had registered during the day for and self-satisfaction of the Upper their term's work as the opening service Holloway of 1901 and identified two September 1, 1971 of the 71st session of Newbold College influences from that same North London began on September 1st. Twenty-nine suburb that largely destroyed that happy, THE CHARGE lands from Iceland to Brazil and from horse-omnibus and bicycling age. They Principal Graham: The Northern Europe— the United States to Australia were had left physical reminders behind in West Africa Division has called you to represented in that congregation which Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery and the leadership of its senior college. provided an eloquent testimony to the also in the nearby Alexandra Palace As principal of Newbold College you uniting influence of Christ. Dr. B. B. from which television made its first follow in the footsteps of worthy pre- Beach represented the Northern Europe— transmission. "Will the influence planted decessors. Since the turn of the cen- West Africa Division and formally in- also in North London by Homer tury this college has held high the ducted Pastor Roy E. Graham, newly Salisbury, when he began a modest torch of Christian education by training appointed as principal, into his latest little training college in Duncombe Seventh-day Adventist young people for responsibility. Dr. Beach also welcomed Hall in 1901, prove more lastingly the service of God and man through the body of students to the college and effective than the other two?" was the the instrumentality of the Church. on behalf of the host union conference, searching question he left his hearers On your shoulders now rests the Pastor E. H. Foster, British Union to turn over in their minds. Only the mantle of awesome scholastic, as well president added more words of wel- determination of each student to make as pastoral responsibility. Yours will be come. the most of his experience of Christian the care of the flower of Seventh-day "It is an awesome responsibility," education at Newbold could ensure that Adventist youth coming from many confessed Pastor Graham in his re- Homer Salisbury's vision would realize parts of the world, far and near. Your sponse to Dr. Beach's installation its goal. influence will affect many young and charge, "to have the care of this in- So with hymn, prayer, and recession- older lives. Study programmes, careers, stitution." And looking over the 200 al, the 71st inaugural exercise at New- human relationships will bear the mark faces below—young, eager, many as bold concluded. But it left behind an of your educational imprint, but what yet relatively unknown—the faculty on atmosphere of quiet dedication and con- is more, character development and the the platform shared inwardly the same fidence, an atmosphere sensed instinc- quality of Christian commitment in the confession. But with their new leader tively rather than consciously. And if lives of the students will be moulded they took heart in the courage of Paul, that atmosphere could be words they by your administration.

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Representing the General Conference Conference could make quicker progress department of education and the board in its building programme. Instead of of governors, I would therefore charge How to add 1,000 two churches in four years (and thank you with the responsibility of leading members a year God for those two churches; we your educational flock. Proclaim and wouldn't have them had it not been for uphold the high standards and purposes the 1% plan) we could, if all were of Seventh-day Adventist education. As faithful, be planning at least one new IT has been said that if we had the Paul said to Timothy, "Use argument, church each year! church buildings we could add a thou- reproof and appeal, with all the patience sand members in South England within that the work of teaching requires. . . . PRIORITIES a year! This is something to think about, Be a good teacher, tolerant, and gentle We so often spend our pence on and then ponder how we could possibly when discipline is needed." Hold before trivialities and things of fleeting plea- get the churches. It is now four and a the school family the great goal of sure. If we could get our priorities half years since I had the pleasure with life: true Christian maturity in and right, the investment of our means in Pastor Foster of first introducing and through Jesus Christ. Impress upon the erection of "power houses for God" sponsoring the 1% Fund for Conference faculty and students the great unfinished would give lasting satisfaction now and Building and Development. During this task of this generation: to prepare a unquestionably provide cause for re- time some thousands of pounds have people to meet their God. Lead this joicing in the life to come. been channelled through the fund to be college to ever greater heights of aca- One hundred per cent of our members transformed into bricks and mortar, demic and spiritual achievement. Then giving 1% of their income is the goal steel and glass, providing representative when the Master teacher shall appear —Can we count on you? buildings in which some of our members and the gates of all earthly schools PASTOR K. H. GAMMON, are worshipping. A study of the figures, close, you will hear from His lips: "Well Stewardship Secretary, however, reveals that we are not yet done, My good and trusty servant, enter South England Conference. anywhere near a true 1% although there thou into the school of the hereafter." are some churches which have reached On this day of induction: and even surpassed this amount. Yet the "Come as a teacher, sent from God, need for church buildings is as urgent Charged His whole counsel to as ever. SOUTH ENGLAND declare: Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, WHAT IT MEANS TO THEM CONFERENCE i) While we uphold thy hands with Ask any member of Norwich or prayer." Weston and they will tell you that President: DONALD LOWE B. B. Beach. they, having received benefit, are all in favour of the 1% Fund. Ask at Oxford, Veteran campaigner High Wycombe, Wood Green, Redruth, Chiswick or Gloucester, to name but visits park Teacher's council a few of those seriously planning de- velopment, and they will tell you how A RARE and unexpected visit from an A Council for teachers employed much they believe in the 1% Fund. We cannot move ahead unless—unless all old and well-loved friend and counsellor in the Church School system of of our members take seriously the chal- in the person of Pastor R. A. Anderson the denomination is scheduled lenge and responsibility of making a brought great encouragement to the for November 5th to 7th at personal contribution to this scheme. congregation of Stanborough Park church, Watford, recently. In his Watford. address he emphasized the validity of WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU While this council is primarily the prophetic picture which has been for the church school teachers, We are asking that you set aside just given to us not only in Scripture but there may be teachers in the one per cent of your income and give also by the writings of Ellen G. White. it for the Conference Building Fund. state system, or students in the He reminded us that, among the changes Your church treasurer will gladly which are opening up we may expect final year in Colleges of Edu- give you the special envelopes for this. conversions among the Jews and that cation who might wish to parti- Since decimalization it has been sim- prominent Jews will preach with power cipate in this council. Accom- plicity itself to assess just how much "as did Saul of Tarsus." He spoke of is the 1%; it is one new penny in the the rise of Communism and its origins modation, at cost to the indi- pound. vidual applicant, is limited; but in the philosophy of Wiechaupt and If your salary is £10 per week-1% is 10p. Karl Marx, of the relationship between any who are interested on a first- if £15 per week-1% is 15p. the French and Russian revolutions. come-first-accommodated basis, if £20 per week-1% is 20p. The latter unlike the former was a should write for details to: Edu- world revolution to overthrow all WHAT IT MEANS TO THE cation Department, British Union government, all family life, all religion, CONFERENCE and to understand present revolutions Conference Office, Stanborough If all of our wage earners would in this troubled world we must under- Park, Watford, Herts. WD2 6JP. covenant with God this 1% then the stand Communist philosophy.

3 Holiday Bible Schools

COLCHESTER.—A "splendid success" Pray for Radio-Europe can only describe the Holiday Bible Sehool conducted by the Colchester church, from Monday morning, August THE General Conference Committee re- 2nd, to the following Sabbath. Mrs. cently voted to designate Sabbath, G. Stevens and her team were to see 15 October 2nd, as a day of special prayer children come and enjoy the handi- in behalf of Radio-Europe. As you crafts, games, Bible lessons, and stories. know, from the beginning of October And how pleased they were on Friday Radio-Europe, broadcasting from the morning when the number had grown facilities in Portugal, will be making to 26. On the Sabbath evening there weekly broadcasts in Arabic, Croatian, was a display of handicrafts and a Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, programme of choruses by the children Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, which was watched by their parents, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, followed by a special film. Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, and We give thanks to God who made Ukrainian. all things possible. The blessings of It is requested that we earnestly join conducting a Holiday Bible School are together in this special Day of Prayer well worth enjoying. We believe the on October 2nd. formula for certain success is as fol- We are sorry that we cannot at this lows: Matthew /8:14, 19; Mark 11:24; time give you exact word as to the wave- Pastor R. A. Anderson greets an old friend in bands on which these broadcasts will the Stanborough Park Church, Watford. plus consecrated effort. T. TEARE, P.R. Secretary. be heard, but this has not yet reached us from our brethren in Berne. The broadcasts will commence on At this present time International BALHAM.—AS a means of further wit- October 3rd. Let us pray that in the Communism is planning a Church of Eastern parts of Europe especially they World Brotherhood complete with a nessing for Christ in this locality the Balham S.D.A. church, with the assist- will be effective in reaching the multi- bible which eliminates all reference to tudes. W. DUNCAN EVA, creation and miracles. Roman Catholic- ance of Pastor J. W. Ginbey of the South England Conference, carried out President, Northern Europe—West • ism, always the avowed enemy of Com- Africa Division. munism is now coming to terms with a successful V.B.S. programme from this power and a rapprochement is not August 2nd to the 12th. Smiling boys far distant. Pope John broke down the and girls led by a number of dedicated barriers between the Catholic Church voluntary teachers worked in a happy and other Faiths (even we can preach atmosphere. Most of the children were many souls were blessed. An educational in their churches!) and we are seeing from non-Adventist homes and we pray nature film was shown and the children the very things of which the prophets that the songs they learned and the Bible lessons taught, with the creative rendered their song item about Jesus, of old have spoken. learned during the V.B.S. Pastor T. But prophecy is more than prognostic- hand crafts, will show good results in McLeary presented to the children their ation. It must be understood, and it is years to come. Already the junior V.B.S. certificates and also thanked our obligation to try to do so. It helps Sabbath school is enlarged with new the parents for coming with their chil- us to intelligently understand the sig- members. dren. He also expressed his appreciation nificance of world conditions. The The final meeting was on Sabbath, for the children's fine work put on apostle Peter referring to his experience August 14th, when most of the children display by the teachers. V. GRIFFITHS, in the Mount spoke of what his eyes and several of their parents came. The S.S. Superintendent. had seen and his ears had heard, but occasion was full of inspiration and more sure, more valid than this is the Prophetic Word. Dr. Anderson then spoke of Spiritualism, its tremendous growth, the fact that educational estab- lishments in ever greater numbers are studying the occult as a science. This power will become paramount, and the emerging situation appears to be that with Roman Catholicism, Communism, the educational world and the financial world, will all come to- gether under the lead of Spiritualism. Ultimately there will be two classes of people only, the children of light and the children of darkness—those who accept the Word and those who believe "The Lie." Only the prophecies can keep us from the deceptions of Satan. "The final movements will be rapid ones." May God help us prepare for that day. RAY JOHNSON, P.R. Secretary. * Though officially retired Dr. Anderson is still engaged in active ministry and we pray for him the blessing of con- tinuing health and energy which has TM, fine group were recently baptized in Brixton. They are here seen with their minister characterized his work in the past. Pastor T. McLeary (left) and Pastor Kenneth H. Gammon (right). Why are You an SDA

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games and photographs. Pastor West Youth news afterward gave them words of en- couragement on growing to be good Holloway youth camp citizens and followers of Christ. Sister Smith was assisted in the catering and "ARE there any complaints?" teaching of these children by Sister A hand went up; "Yes, one!" E. Bernard, our church treasurer, also "And what is that?" L. Sharpe, A. Calendar, and E. Hanson, "It should last much longer. The three of the older S.D.A. girls. We are week-end has been far too short!" hoping and praying that very soon we And a chorus went up; "Here, here!" will have a church building where "I agree!" these boys and girls can be properly The week-end? Holloway Youth camp trained to become leaders and co- at Debden House camping site, near workers with Christ. J. BERNARD, Epping Forest, held from July 2nd to P.R. Secretary. 4th. The young people met at Holloway church on Friday afternoon, and loaded NEwRoLD.—Newbold Primary School into three mini-buses. Once at the site, Pastor McLeary presents little Andrew with awoke from its holiday sleep on Mon- the organizers, Brethren Ryan and his certificate at the Balham V.B.S. day morning, August 2nd, to the sound Rodney, arranged the group into units of excited voices as 82 children came with a tent each and within an hour .—It was a wonderful time for in to find out what a Holiday School the five bell tents and one small mar- the children of Peckham when a Va- was all about. For ten days a daily quee were up and ready for use. cation Bible School was held for them average of 78 children came along to Brother Hymers Wilson, one of the in the home of Sister N. Smith, our enjoy the songs, stories, games, and elders, opened the Sabbath with a talk Sabbath school assistant superintend- crafts. and good discussion, which seemed to ent. The class started on Monday, Sabbath afternoon, August 14th, set the pattern for a week-end of in- August 9, 1971 and continued daily brought us to the climax of this venture spiring and stimulating spiritual coun- until August 19th with attendance of with a programme presented by the sel. boys and girls averaging 46 daily. Most children. In speech, song, and mime The Sabbath school lesson was pres- of them were non-Adventists, and a they reviewed the Bible Theme for the ented by Dr. Donald Kelly, divine number of them have accepted the in- Session: "God's Loyal Friends and service by Dr. Walter Douglas, Bible vitation to attend church. It is also in- Noble Heroes." Professor at Andrews University. Dr. teresting to note that some of the We are grateful for the good help Douglas remarked it was the first ser- parents are now being given Bible given by a number of local ladies and mon he had ever preached •sitting down, studies. visitors during this Holiday Bible School, shirt open-necked, and a child sitting The handicraft work was enjoyed and also for the loan of Newbold on his lap. by all who took part. The climax came School for this project. In the afternoon, many of the group with our minister, Pastor J. P. West, BETTY ROBERTSON, walked into the forest, and this was accompanying them to the park for H.B.S. Organizer. followed by a short M.V. meeting.

5 After Sabbath came the campfire. * RECENTLY the Lincoln Welfare was escorted by her father Mr. Albert Neighbouring campers gathered round Society arranged an outing for the Chambers. Ina Palmer was maid of honour. with us to hear negro spirituals and senior members of the church. Arrange- Also in attendance were four bridesmaids, camp songs being sung, and lots of West ments were made to have tea at the Shirley, sister of the bride, Lurline Chambers, a cousin, and twin sisters Indian humour mingled with Pastor "Tea House in the Woods" at Wood- Marlyne and Pauline Bibby. Best man was Parkin's store of stories made us very hall Spa, Lincs. Although it was a day Brother McBean from the Preston S.D.A. jolly. Contact with these other campers of mixed weather, including a short church. Pastor L. Shaw officiated at the gave the young people opportunity to sharp thunderstorm during tea, the drive ceremony and presented the important witness to their faith. through the countryside was taken in principles of a happy and successful On Sunday morning the sun rose be- bright sunshine. The photographer of married life, as he reminded them to place fore the campers, setting the weather for the Lincolnshire Echo arrived at the the Lord first and last in everything. We the day. Activities included volley ball church to take a photograph before we wish the newlyweds a happy married life and God's richest blessing as they continue and swimming at the local baths, and in set out and the next day we found our to work for Him. I. PALMER, the afternoon, rounders, volley ball and picture on the front page of the paper. L.A. Secretary. football. MISS A. C. WALKER, The equipment had to be packed Welfare Society Secretary. away, the vans arrived, the campers TILL THE DAY DAWN gathered around while Pastor Parkin gave his final talk on "The Book of Wedding Bells DRURY.—it is with sadness that the Clacton Experience." The campers went home church reports the passing of our dear Brother convinced that they had filled a very PEARSON-COOPER.—On Wednesday, July 28, G. Drury, who was for 42 years a staunch mem- 1971, in Stanborough Park church, a large ber of the Salvation Army. The Lord desired pleasant and profitable page in that his servant to draw closer to Him. Our brother congregation of relatives and friends heard went into the Colchester Hospital for some special book. VANESSA PARKIN, Helen Cooper and Michael Pearson ex- treatment. During this time Pastor Paul Smith, Pathfinder Director. then a student colporteur in the area met with change marriage vows. Helen, the daughter as accident and was taken to the hospital and of Pastor and Mrs. Victor Cooper, was placed in the very next bed to Brother Drury. assisted by three bridesmaids, Jill Riley, Upon recovering from his accident our zealous Susan Hatcher and Jacqueline Sinclair. student related to his bed neighbour the goodness NORTH ENGLAND .r3 of God, and little by little the testing truths Michael, son of Mrs. J. Pearson of of God's Word which Brother Drury and his Walthamstow had his friend, Ron Woods, wife accepted. Since that time fifteen years ago CONFERENCE our comrade has been a faithful witness, singing as best man. The service was conducted the songs of Zion with fervour, and serving the by Pastor R. E. Graham and a reception church as deacon. The funeral service was con- President: DR. BRYAN BALL was held later at the Water-End Barn, ducted by Pastor S. Hensman, assisted by the writer in the Colchester church and later at the St. Albans. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Pearson Crematorium where the last rites were carried Anti-smoking clinic in God's richest blessings as they set up out before his wife and a number of relatives their home in Ilford and continue their and friends. We extend our deepest sympathy ministry of teaching. H.H.L. to his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and other relatives. A. SMITH, Elder. MCKEEVER-RHODES.—The Belfast church OUT of Bradford's population of 292,- was the scene of a joyous occasion on BARTRAM.—Miss Florence Eliza Bartram, aged 87, August 5, 1971, when relatives and friends was born on April 20, 1884, and was baptized 000, I was one of approximately fifty into the Adventist faith on May 7, 1949, at the persons making my way to the anti- met together to witness the marriage of Pottergate Street church, Norwich, by Pastor smoking clinic in the city centre. I two of our young people, Patricia Ann J. C. French. She had been a resident at "The Rhodes, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dell" for nine years and was loved by residents went with a friend to give moral and staff alike for her cheerful disposition. She C. H. Rhodes, who are in charge of the support. Once inside the building, we had been ill for a few weeks and passed away work in Londonderry and district, and on July 27, 1971. The funeral service at the had to look for the room where the Oulton Broad church was conducted by Pastor Christopher Stuart Taylor McKeever, eldest W. J. Newman, and the interment took place sessions were being held, and a number son of Mr. and Mrs. McKeever, at present at Kirkley Cemetery, Lowestoft. of people were asking each other where living in Germany. PHYLLIS M. DOBBS, they were going. There was a definite The radiant bride, who was given away Charch Clerk. reluctance to reply, and I think not one by her father, wore a full-length gown of ELDER.—Kettering church has again lost one of let the embarrassed words pass their white terylene crepe, simply and elegantly its elderly members by the death of Sister Louisa cut, with a white picture hat, decorated Elder, aged 93 years, on April 26, 1971. Baptized lips, even though we all made our way 3> years ago in London by Pastor Clifford with a single white rose. She carried a to the same room. However, all went Reeves, she came to Kettering in the early 50's. bouquet of peach-pink roses and was Always loyal to the church, she attended the well, with Pastor Jack Mahon and accompanied by her sister Jennifer. The services regularly. She loved to Ingather and Brother L. Acton Hubbard, presenting faithfully participated every year, but much to duties of best man were ably carried out her regret, because of an accident, she was un- the programme. Each night the people by David Bolster, a Divinity student from able to take part this year. She looked forward came back for more, and as they did Exeter University. to the coming of Jesus and after a little rest will have the joy of beholding His face. Pastor so, the atmosphere became less strained. The sanctuary of the church was de- A D. Conroy conducted the funeral services. At discussion times, the usual nicotine lightfully brightened with beautiful all- CHURCH CLERK. white floral arrangements, the artistic work withdrawal symptoms were mentioned, ANTHONY.—On June 28, 1971, the Derby church plus one to go on record—a lady said of Sister Hulbert, wife of our pastor, lost a wonderful friend and benefactor in the from whose home the happy bride left passing away of Mr. Louis Anthony, the husband she had started whistling since becoming for her marriage. Following a memorable of one of our faithful members. It was owing to an ex-smoker—much to everyone's his generosity in giving the Derby church a service conducted by Pastor R. E. Hulbert, valuable plot of land when a site for a new amusement. Various films were shown, the guests were entertained to a delicious church was most difficult to get that Derby now including, to the horror of many, "One luncheon at the Chimney Corner Inn, has its own church. However, he gave a greater gift to the church in the persons of two of in Twenty Thousand," which Pastor Templepatrick. Both the bride and groom hi; sons, Pastors Martin and Garth Anthony. He Mahon told us, could now be entitled: are studying medicine at Queen's Univer- always had the greatest respect for our teachings sity, and we pray that God's richest bless- and aided his wife in bringing up his sons in "One in Fifty-three Thousand." the principles of the faith and later helped When asked for a show of hands ing may rest upon them as they live and greatly to finance them through College. Although work together. LESLIE H. HILL. not a baptized member, our brother was an each night of those who had chosen Adventist at heart, and he loved the company successfully not to smoke that day, the HAUGHTON-CHAMBERS.—Members, relatives of Adventist friends. We look forward con- fidently to greet him on the 'Resurrection Morn• response was nearly always 100%. Be- and friends assembled to witness the ing. The funeral service was conducted by sides hitting hard at the many ill-effects marriage ceremony of Leonie Chambers Pastors Donald Lowe and Donald McClure. In his address to the sorrowing relatives, Pastor of smoking, Brother Acton-Hubbard and Altiman Haughton on August 22, 1971, Lowe spoke of the great comfort of the resurrec- gave some very interesting talks on at the Unitarian Chapel in Chorley. The tion hope offered by Paul in I Thessalonians, bride was radiant as she walked up the chapter 4, and of Christ's promise to return general health, and both he and Pastor aisle arrayed in full-length gown and train when this resurrection will take place. Our Mahon answered queries. brother was laid to rest in the of white satin, a full-length veil with lace Road Cemetery, there to await the call of MARY D. BROOK, and floral head-dress. She carried a Christ. CHURCH CLERK. Church Clerk. bouquet of white and pink carnations and back page

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