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A Woman Discovers Africa-10

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Indians Gain Future Hope in Fiji-12

200 Ministers Attend Bible Conference 11 Editor to the Leiters

tives, we can only expect more status became the only one able to discern His Yo u ' r e quo. soon-coming death. aware by Third lesson: less than half of your So why do we inhibit the roles of now of the church (the males) probably don't women in our church? Is it Genesis avalanche of let- understand what the real issues are with 2:23? Despite precedence, Adam and ters that recently women or how important they (whatev- Eve were given equal dominion in Eden. hit Record berat- er they are) are to them. What about Genesis 3:16? Can this be ing the male- I don't. We men, we males, really extrapolated to include women's initia- dominated don't understand women. As Tim Allen, tive, creativity and energy? authorships of of TV's "Home Improvement" puts it in And what about 1 Timothy 2:11-14? the special Year of the Adventist Woman his top-selling book, "Women are not Thankfully, Adventist women in my issue (January 14). There's more today. the opposite sex, they're a whole other early life ignored a too-literal applica- This, and some of the other letters, sug- species." tion of these verses. As teachers, they gest our church is in for a bit of a bunfight The reason is better explained in nurtured me through the first 15 years of over issues relating to Adventist women other books. John Gray in Men Are my life. As an uncommitted youth in the during 1995. From Mars, Women Are from Venus, church, committed female teachers That's not entirely a bad thing. A few catalogues the differing needs of the taught me a lot about Christian attitude, well-aimed buns lobbed like week-old, sexes, their differing roads to fulfilment, if not a knowledge of the Bible. Deutche-brot mortar shells behind the their different "languages" and commu- I remember sitting in a psychology lines of Adventist tradition, culture and nication systems and the things that class where the topic under discussion practice might do our church a great deal empower them, among others. was Kohlberg's stages of moral develop- of good. The letters teach some lessons. After reading his book, I'm convinced ment. At the time, I recall, the sugges- The first is that making assumptions that it's not the redressing of numerical tion was made that, in general, women about the acceptability of something will inequalities that will really count. were unable to attain the upper levels get you into trouble. Why didn't we create Rather, it's the addressing of the dispari- (stages five and six) of moral develop- a more neutral and reader-acceptable ties between the sexes that will validate ment. This, went the argument, would 50/50 split? the concept of the Year of the Adventist render them incapable of operating in The second lesson is to avoid being Woman. situations where an acute and well- patronising—unintentionally or other- Christ set us an example in this. He developed sense of morality is required, wise. Men will always be men, for exam- took the initiative in bridging the gender for instance, a church hierarchy or min- ple, but in the vocabulary of some, gap despite the obvious gender istry. (Interestingly, research suggests women will only ever be "the girls." And inequities within His entourage. He was that only about one-quarter of the popu- whether you believe it or not, that's not well-balanced. He represented what lation, males included, ever reach the fair. some would call a "feminine" side with upper rungs of the hierarchy.) Some will argue that the dedication of His compassionate attitude toward the But true Christianity demands that we the year to Adventist women, the needy, women and children. operate beyond the hierarchy, some- appointment of a women's ministries The disciples (males, remember) were where outside it, where "agape [love] coordinator and establishing a women's generally insensitive. They seemed to acts of grace, without regard for merit" department is in itself patronising. That prefer politics, theology and finance. are evident, says Dr John Testerman. was the argument thrown at the Christ valued His relationships with The real challenge to our church— Australian Labor Party's decision to women and, unafraid of the criticisms corporate and individual, male and introduce quotas in its preselection pro- that He might encounter for doing so, female—is to be more accepting of each cesses. drew this disenfranchised group to Him. other, "in love preferring one another" They didn't wear the argument and It was through the depth of His relation- regardless of gender, culture, age or pre- neither should we. Without these initia- ship with Mary, for example, that she disposition. Lee Dunstan

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Between 30 and 40 per cent of ple find it easy to memorise. It influ- Berto Makes a Point Avondale's graduates in accounting are ences our conduct, establishes confi- I felt sad when I read in Record about female, so that removes the lack-of-sup- dence in divine inspiration and God's baptisms in countries where people are ply argument. And it hasn't been many leading. persecuted and killed for their beliefs, years since female teachers in church Surely the time has come when our then see "Just a Coincidence" (January employ received equal pay, something church will return to the use of the KJV. 14). Why is it that we have so few bap- that occurred well after the state legis- The church was raised to herald the tisms here? May God open our eyes to lated equal pay. pure gospel to a world fragmented by our Laodicean condition. When I see that a sizeable proportion false theology and godless abandon- E Kutzschbach, Qld of church administrators is female, then ment. The KJV, better than any other, I'll know that its men really care for enables this. R K Timms, NNZ Mothers' High Calling equality and do not need a special office Since this year is to be something spe- to support women. Cut the politics. Internet Connect cial for Adventist women, I feel that it is Peter Rosenhain, NSW Readers with Internet access may be most appropriate that we re-examine interested in the addresses of the SDA God's Word in a most prayerful and It's worth noting that the conference educational institutions. The Andrews humble manner to see how we, as constituency votes into position confer- University gopher has a list of e-mail Adventist women, might glorify His ence secretary-treasurers, at session time. addresses and instructions for contact- name. Doing this has proved to be my The Trans-Australia Union Conference ing Adventist schools and organisations greatest joy. has a female secretary-treasurer. on Internet. The Adventist Network Let us mothers realise our high and Center at Andrews University also has holy work and let the equality that we Return to KJV three general-purpose subscription lists. seek be an equality in diversity. There was a time when we were Should anyone want help or informa- Abigail O'Neill encouraged to memorise doctrinal texts. tion regarding this, please contact me. They were from the King James My Internet address is Amazed Woman Version (KJV) Bible. By this means we [email protected]. While I appreciated the dedication of stored up Bible knowledge on the vari- Mark Davey, Qld a recent Record (January 14) to ous doctrines of the church. Adventist women, I was amazed and Unfortunately, with the proliferation of More information, supplied by Mark disappointed to find all four features Bible versions used in our churches, Davey, is available by writing to the written by senior males. If women were there has developed a lack of enthusi- Record. asked to write for it, did they refuse, or asm for the exercise. did males feel more capable? And Many feel there is something special Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily repre- thank you, Carol Ferch-Johnson, for and sacred about the KJV that merits sent those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to your editorial. But how do we say yes to our reverence and respect. Its beauty of Record Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton these "new possibilities"? expression and choice of utterance sets Victoria 3799. Writers must include their name, address I only hope we hear more from the it apart from other versions. Most peo- and telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying the article to women in our churches who are playing which they respond will normally not be printed. All let- major roles both within the church and ters will be edited to meet space and literary require- community. Then we will learn from ments, but the author's original meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received will be published. one another, encourage each other and list 6i1101C8--- make our church and community a bet- 1 ter, happier place. Helen Hargreaves, ACT Political Offices COULP You The Record of January 14 has me PINCH ME LIN, puzzled. In Australia it's against the law I MUST BE to discriminate on the basis of gender. Why then does our church establish a PREAMING gender-biased office? Could it be that the present church leaders serve only, or mainly, men? If this is so, then let them be replaced as not representing the majority interest. If not, am Ito expect a "Men's Ministry" to be established? At the turn of the century about one in three conference secretary-treasurers was female. I know of none in Australia today. This demonstrates a gender bias by the church's administrators.

RECORD February 18, 1995 3 Radio South Pacific Lecturer's Mission Accomplished Computer Award Commencing March 26, Thirty-two Australian and Adventist World Radio Reddy New Zealand Adventist stu- (AWR)-Asia in Guam will Kuama recent- dents in Years 10 to 12, commence test English ly graduated shared $A2190 awarded by broadcasts for the South from the the Sanitarium Health Food Pacific area, targeting University of Company in their 1994 Papua New Guinea and Newcastle, Computer Excellence outback Australia. A daily New South Awards. The award is direct- one-hour test transmission Wales, with a ed by the South Pacific will take place on frequen- Bachelor of Division Education cy 9530 kHz at 0900 UTC, a Science degree Department and coordinat-

at 7 pm in Papua New L Dr in Chemistry ed by Sanitarium's Guinea and eastern to: and Pure Information Technology Australian time. During the Pho Mathematics. Department. The program first week of broadcasts fre- He is currently working on a master's degree. On com- began in 1992 to encourage quent station identification pletion of the master's he will return to Pacific Adventist excellence in computer stud- and announcements about College, Papua New Guinea, as a lecturer. Mr Kuama is ies. the English broadcasts will pictured with Dr Laurie Draper, who said, "This is the be made, inviting listeners ultimate fulfilment of a challenge I accepted when I orig- Across the World to respond to addresses in inally went to Papua New Guinea in 1984—to prepare a either Papua New Guinea national to one day replace myself on the Pacific The "Hands Across the or Australia. Eventually the Adventist College faculty." Dr Draper taught Mr World" Offering (April English program developed Kuama during his Bachelor of Education (Science and 29) for new churches is at AWR studios and Maths) program at Pacific Adventist College. going to benefit Tennant resource centre at Newbold Creek in the Northern College will be broadcast Territory and Berwick in English broadcasts, at a this as an important part of the western suburbs of for a three-month trial peri- od. When announcing the time suitable to our time- Global Mission—to reach Melbourne, which will schedule, South Pacific zone, will help us to evalu- the isolated people of out- receive $A30,000 toward Division communication ate the potential for future back Australia and the a church building. director Pastor Ray programs for the Pacific remote villages and islands Coombe said, "These from AWR-Asia. We see of Papua New Guinea, for whom we eventually want to add Pisin and Motu lan- Did You Hear ... ? guage programs." ... About the Adventist teenager who put his reli- Conference in India gion before the temptations of university and profes- Equestrian Gold Conference status was sional basketball? conferred on the North Sam Randolph, a 2.1 metre (6 foot 11) high-school Tamil Section during the tri- senior at Takoma Adventist Academy, has chosen to ennial constituency session put Sabbath observance above basketball, a game he held in Trichy, India, on loves. January 14. It is the second Many universities have offered him scholarships conference to be formed in

(Colorado State University, University of Utah and India in the 100 years since Drake University). His decision to not play on ld the first Seventh-day Saturdays has attracted attention from the media. His Dona Adventists arrived selling Mc

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Recently, ESPN, a cable television sports network, Pho Zaire Division spent a day at his school filming him in action. Len Valentine (pictured), For administrative pur- Randolph has received a lot of support in his decision a competitor in the poses, the Seventh-day not to play on Saturdays. He says he even received a Wellington, New Zealand, Adventist Church has divid- letter from a Jewish lawyer in New York who offered to equestrian regional special ed the territory of Zaire into discuss with Randolph what his options were for keep- Olympics, won a gold, silver two districts, creating the ing the Sabbath while playing in the universities. and two bronze medals. He East and West Zaire Union Randolph told Washington Post reporters, "I can't also won a charisma achieve- Missions. Nearly 2000 foresee the future, but when I think of myself in the ment award. Mr Valentine Adventists gathered at the future, I can't imagine playing on Sabbath." has been riding for only two Centenary Church of the years. Church of Christ in

4 RECORD February 18, 1995 Kinshasa, Zaire, on January lished a congregation of 35 7 to celebrate the inaugura- people, who meet regularly First Spanish Camp for Youth tion of the new West Zaire and are preparing for bap- Union Mission. The celebra- tism. Gilberto Araujo, presi- tion concluded the activities dent of the Burkina Faso of the three-day, first session Mission, reports that many of the new mission. During new territories in this strate- the session, officers were gic country have been elected for the new union opened up by lay evange- mission. The new president lists, and those baptised is Pastor Ratsarasaotra, the include several Muslims. former secretary of the O Indian Ocean Union Mission Hospital Mission. The only North American mission hospital operated by Oldest Retiree the Adventist Church had a Shrikanto Podder, the 38 per cent increase in dona- Spanish youth of the South Australian Conference oldest retiree from tions during 1994. The experienced their first camp, in December 1994, at the Adventist employment, died Monument Valley Health Ankara Youth Camp, Walkers Flat. The camp was on January 8 at the age of 99 Foundation's 1994 receipts designed for the benefit of the newly organised Spanish in India. "Dadu," as he was totalled nearly $US320,000, group. "We wanted the kids will get to know Jesus bet- called by his friends, spent an all-time high for the ter," says Moises Guerrero, minister for the Spanish 42 years working for the foundation. The funds help group. Adventist Church, and an offset $US1.2 million in free equal number of years in care the hospital provides retirement. He is survived each year for those who can- the Adventist Woman." Six Petitioning Change by his three sons, James, not afford to pay. The hos- critical issues facing women General Conference (GC) Simpson and David.—Dittu pital meets the needs of around the world are to be employees are among the Abraham 35,000 native Americans in addressed: illiteracy, pover- 250,000 people who have Monument Valley. Located ty, risks to health, abuse, signed a petition requesting Egyptian Awards in one of the most rural excessive workloads, and the US Congress and The Zeitoun Adventist parts of the United States, the need for training and President Bill Clinton to do School, Egypt, recently the hospital provides medi- mentoring for women to be more to protect children received two awards. One cal and dental care, drinking more involved in the mis- from tobacco. The signatures was a national first place water, postal services, a sion of the church. were gathered during the award for the school's activ- food and clothing bank, and Recommendations from the first three months of a drive ities. The other was an fire, ambulance, and rescue conference included: that that is ongoing through to award for exceptionally high services.—ANN women be involved in the June. The petition asks that exam results among the selection process for choos- the US Food and Drug school's fifth graders. Alaska Baptisms ing church leaders, that a Administration take respon- Principal Hanna Malaka Although all the advertis- database of potential sibility for regulating tobac- attributes the ongoing suc- ing materials were lost in women candidates be estab- co, according to Pastor Tom cess of the school to the the mail, 18 people were lished, and that the church Neslund, GC Health and practice of the Adventist baptised as a result of evan- have a policy of responsible Temperance Department philosophy of education in gelistic meetings held by openness about issues director. "Currently, no fed- its multifaceted aspects. Len Tatum in Gambell, involving abuse. During the eral agency has taken action With an enrolment of nearly Alaska. During the series, conference, it was stressed to ensure that tobacco prod- 1400 students, Zeitoun is wind-chill temperatures that the Year of the ucts are properly manufac- one of the largest Adventist reached 75-85° below zero Adventist Woman must tured, sold, labelled, or elementary schools in the Fahrenheit. This is the first become a fulcrum of sensi- advertised for health or safe- world. baptism in Gambell since tivity, a point that we will ty purposes," reports Pastor 1984. look back upon in the future Neslund. Priestly Evangelist and measure a new direc- ANN—Adventist News In Burkina Faso (north- Critical Issues tion in the church.—ANN Network east Africa) a former An educational confer- Catholic priest, and now an ence for church leaders, CHURC Adventist lay-evangelist, organised by Rose Otis and has begun work in this her team at the General March 11 Commencement of Youth Week strategic Global Mission ter- Conference Office of Adventist World Radio Offering ritory. Since his baptism last Women's Ministries, inau- March 25 Thirteenth Sabbath year, the priest has estab- gurated 1995 as the "Year of Thirteenth Sabbath Offering

RECORD February 18, 1995 5 FEA Making a Difference by Terry Butler

athfinders can make a difference. pAsk any of the 2500 Pathfinders who attended the Trans-Tasman Union Conference camporee held at Stuarts Point from January 3 to 8, on the mid- north coast of New South Wales. months for the rain to break the The union-wide camporee, held drought—and then have 2500 every eight years, is a once-in-a-life- Pathfinders camping in tents and meet- poree. time experience for most Pathfinders. ing in an open air amphitheatre each The highlight of the opening ceremo- This was one few would forget. In five evening? ny of the camporee was the presenta- action-packed days of challenge, "I am not going to say I hope it tion of 283 quilts for babies suffering adventure, fun and worship they were doesn't rain," said the mayor of from AIDS (see the February 11 constantly reminded of the camporee Kempsey, Steuart McIntyre, in official- Record). theme, "Make a Difference." ly opening the camporee. "But if you The Pathfinders, representing 108 are real Pathfinders, it won't stop you Memories Camping in six areas clubs in New South Wales, Queensland from having a good time." named in honour of people who have and New Zealand, came from thou- Rain it did. made a difference in the world: Fred sands of kilometres apart to forge new On three occasions torrential rain Hollows, Mother Teresa, Nelson friendships that will last for eternity. flooded tents and soaked camping gear, Mandela, Helen Hall (founder of a For the first time there was a club from but the program, though interrupted, school for Karen refugee students near the Torres Strait Islands. Some 380 went on. And a great time was had by the Thai-Myanmar border), Len New Zealanders crossed the Tasman to all. Barnard (pioneer medical missionary be present. The rain is now just a part of the in Papua New Guinea) and Eric Hare On the opening day the camporee vivid memories of excitement, friend- (former Adventist youth leader). leaders faced a dilemma. It looked like ships and commitment of the cam- it was going to rain. What do you do Memories White Limbo Ravine, when you have been praying for six Skull Diggery, ADRA Search and Teen Challenge—some of the recre- ational, challenge and skill activi- ties that helped to develop person- al skills and foster community spirit.

Memories Evening meetings, the Peter Dixon band singing in the rain, Graeme Fraunfelder as the fisherman and Level 27 Studio where the evening meetings were conducted. The stage was designed as a TV studio set for a soapie called "Heartbreak Home." The drama, written for the theme, was produced and acted by the young people and cli- maxed on the last evening portraying Jesus as the only solution for life's questions and problems.

6 RECORD February 18, 1995 Memory Highlight The decision, during the Sabbath service, by 324 Pathfinders to be baptised, and the commitment of over 1000 young peo- ple who determined to make a differ- ence in their world. As Pastor Possingham said, "With Jesus by their side these young people will make a difference in their homes and communities." Of course none of this would have happened without the planning, work and creative ideas of dedicated youth directors and Pathfinder leaders. Pastor Possingham praised the team of 140 staff, many of them volunteers, who gave their time and expertise in setting up the camporee and conduct- ing many activities. ❑

Terry Butler is the communication director for the Trans-Tasman Union Conference.

RECORD February 18, 1995 7 Surviving the Conspiracy

by Ray Baird

parks pierce the air. A brilliant Sred flame cuts its way between the cathedral doors. Chains fall to the floor, the centre spire of the cathedral Pathfinders were guided through a forest when two angelic young women begins to vibrate. A huge crack opens pine forest where they encountered dressed in white rode up on horseback the backdrop. Both sides fall back leav- black-cloaked demons. As long as they and drove the demons away. ing a gaping hole, revealing ... stayed protected within the rope of sal- Pathfinders were then directed to This was no unrehearsed tragedy, but vation, they were secure until they five sub-camps, Invincible, Enterprise, part of the final drama that, according reached the camporee gates. Fortitude, Dauntless and Vigilance, to to Pastor Allan Walshe, Trans- At the gates they received their prepare for the opening parade. Australian Union Conference (TAUC) instructions and were told to beware of In her address during the opening youth director, kept 1300 Pathfinders demons. And ceremony, the mayor of Albany, Mrs spellbound on the final night of the demons there were, Knight, praised the Seventh-day recent TAUC camporee. including one flying Adventist Church for its work in Fifty-three clubs attended the through the air on a preparing youth for a place in society. Killarney Waters Pathfinder camporee flying fox. However, Each evening Pathfinders entered an held from January 3 to 8, 1995, in the demons amphitheatre where they witnessed the Albany at the southern tip of Western were sent great controversy in a modern-day Australia. Many had travelled four scurrying drama created by Western Australian days by bus to reach the area. into the Conference youth director Pastor Tony The cam- pine Knight. In a dazzling display of sound poree theme and light w a s effects "Conspiracy," played a modern ver- out on a sion of the giant great stage, contro- which versy. 0 n arrival,

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including an old cathedral, youth wit- and giant nessed a behind-the-scenes look at the sparklers battle between good and evil. the doors On Sabbath evening, 500 bags of of the pine cones were collected from the for- cathedral, est. These will be sold to raise funds to which had help start a Pathfinder club in Albania. been shut The highlight of the camp was for the described by Pastor Walshe as a real whole of the camporee, memory maker. Amid smoke, flares opened. From its brilliant light emerged a band of youth dressed as angels. The cathedral backdrop then began splitting open to reveal an illuminated cross that rose some seven metres above the stage. Pathfinders spent each day circulating through activities including a giant water slide—one of good publicity from the local media. the most popular attractions. In a full-page spread they quoted the Security was so efficient that Frances property owner as saying: "The organ- Menegola, wife of the owner, had trou- isers are to be commended for their ble getting through the gates to her professional running of the camp. . . . own house. She said, "While you They have looked after the environ- Pathfinders are here I feel perfectly ment and left the area in a better state safe." than when they found it. . . . They The camporee organised for the were excellent.... In fact I was sad to youth of the TAUC also received see them leave." ❑

Ray Baird is the communication director for the Trans-Australian Union Conference.

RECORD February 18, 1995 9 Africa Called Me 1995-Yearo the Adventist WOMAN by Joy Butler AN AFFIIMAT/ON if WOMEN AND MIMEO,

many other abandoned children, I was he fire was hot. Skewered on "Taurai's Mummy." Tprongs were five shrivelled, roasted My experience in Africa taught me a mice all crisp and crunchy, ready to be few things. To go where God calls is to eaten with the sudza (cornmeal por- know real peace and much joy despite ridge). Lois stirred the pot and the hun- being far away from family and friends, gry and undernourished children anx- and in less than ideal living conditions. iously waited to eat. Jesus told me in John 14 that He would This was one of the first encounters in give me peace. He said not to be trou- my new home in Zimbabwe, Africa. My bled or afraid. eyes opened wide with astonishment, yet To do something for others less fortu- I tried to appear casual and friendly. To nate brings great rewards, including think that these workers in my own yard health of mind and body. Isaiah 58 has needed to eat mice for extra protein was wonderful things to say about those who too horrifying—I vowed then I would do share their bread and bring the poor to all I could to love and help these poor, their house. neglected children of God. When I first went to Africa in 1982 I After coming from New Zealand, cried all the way. I went reluctantly with where there was always plenty of food, my three small children and husband. It this was truly culture shock. I had much Joy Butler worked for the people of Zimbabwe was a time of great political unrest in to learn in the days and years to come. for 12 years. Zimbabwe and I was afraid. Because I'd A great deal of my work centred committed myself to going wherever the around food. In Africa, food is usually arranged by the local Adventists. Lord called, and I could find no good difficult to grow, buy or find. Meals on I was overwhelmed as I called on God reason to stay in my comfortable home- Wheels was an outreach that my African to see the needs of these hungry, naked, land at the time, I claimed the promise church had provided for 20 years and I sick people who had little hope and of Deuteronomy 31:8 and went. "The was privileged to become director for couldn't even understand what I had Lord himself goes before you and will be almost 10 years. said. It was hard to control my emotions with you; he will never leave you nor We took food to many sad and lonely as one old lady pulled at my "skirtie," forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be old people. Most were early immigrants which I would gladly have given except discouraged" (NIV). from Britain or Europe who now found that I had nothing else. During my 12 years in Africa, I had to themselves on their own after their fami- On another occasion, in an area that read those words many times and claim lies had left or died. was dust for hundreds of kilometres, one more of His promises. Much of my expe- The Rhodesian terrorist war had left little African boy, after receiving a jar of rience was lonely and stressful. Zimbabwe without many resources and peanut butter and an old shirt at a distri- To believe that God cares for and taken many of its younger men. The old bution point, said it was the best day of loves me—when on the verge of death parents now lived in shacks or miserable his life. with cerebral malaria, when driving in flats in dirty city buildings. Two young women in a nearby village dangerous war zones, when being One old friend of mine shared her shared the small round hut and clothing robbed and threatened, when elephants paper-piled room with mice, rats, various with the same husband and five children. claimed our camp site and food, in the stray pregnant cats and people off the I felt shocked and sad to meet these two midst of earthquakes, storms and street for whom she felt sorry. Her reply cheerful women living in the midst of a droughts—is the only possible way to to our question "How are you?" was dry and parched landscape under such know peace. always met with, "I'm on top of the appalling conditions. I can truly say that I'm so glad I went world"! The AIDS epidemic in Africa leaves to Africa. It has been enriching in every Rural areas constantly suffered from thousands of children without parents. way for all of us. My years there were droughts, and distributing food and Grandparents and aunties are left to very fulfilling. I praise God for the clothing was a top priority in the mission care for huge numbers of orphans. opportunity to go. On leaving Africa work. On one occasion we shared bales Taurai became my special friend for five after 12 years, I considered that if this of clothing with the people of the Binga years. He was an abandoned baby found was all there was to my life, I was satis- tribe, displaced from a river area in the bush near a township, at seven fied. ❑ because of a huge dam. Here I was days old. His big round dark eyes plead- asked to pray for thousands of people ed for love. When I said goodbye for the Joy Butler returned to the South Pacific Division a year ago and currently works as a chaplain at the who were invited to a Sabbath school last time at the orphanage he shares with Sydney Adventist Hospital.

10 RECORD February 18, 1995 NEWSFFIONT 200 Ministers Attend Conference

Valentine Ball, reminded the ministers that the reminded them Bible, as God's revealed and inspired that even before Word, is under attack. any buildings had "We need to reaffirm God's Word in been built on the the life and mission of the church," he Brettville estate said. "The church cannot compromise (now Avondale), its view on revelation and the inspira- W W Prescott tion of Scripture." had led the early Drawing on the words of Zedekiah pioneers in a bib- to Jeremiah, Dr Ball responded to the lical study of the question, "Is there any word from the Gospel of John, Lord?" by saying, "Yes, there is a Word the personality of from the Lord, and we must hear it, the Holy Spirit accept it, obey it and proclaim it!" and Christology. Although several ministers meetings The meetings and conferences have been held during Dr Roy Adams, an associate editor of the Adventist Review (inset), were held in a the 20 years since the last division-wide was one of the guest speakers at the first South Pacific Division- tent in 1896 and Bible conference in 1975, no confer- sponsored Bible Conference in Australia in 20 years. attended by Ellen ences have addressed the deeper theo- White, among logical challenges to revelation, inspira- e first South Pacific others. At the time she was involved in tion and the authority and interpreta- ThDivision—sponsored Bible writing material for The Desire of tion of Scripture facing the church Conference in 20 years began on Ages. today. January 29 at Avondale College, New Overseas visiting lecturers for the The lectures presented in this year's South Wales, and was attended by 1995 Bible Conferences include Drs conferences deal with these issues plus more than 200 ministers from the Hans LaRondelle and Raoul Dederen the topic of "Sin and Salvation" and northern states of Australia and some from the Adventist Theological "Science and the Bible." expatriates from the islands. Seminary at Andrews University; Dr The conference also provides a rare It is the first in a series of three Roy Adams, an associate editor of the opportunity for pastors to fellowship week-long Bible Conferences arranged Adventist Review; and Dr Clyde together and gain spiritual strength by the ministerial association and the Webster, a research scientist for the from Bible study and prayer. field secretary of the division, Dr Geoscience Research Institute. Drs This year is identified as a year of Gerhard Pfandl. Other conferences Steve Thompson and Ray Roennfeldt spiritual revival and renewal in the will follow in Melbourne and New from Avondale College Theology South Pacific Division. And this series Zealand. Department are also making presenta- of Bible Conferences for ministers is In welcoming the ministers to tions. designed to strengthen them in the cer- Avondale College during the opening In his opening address the South tainty and power of God's Word. session, assistant principal Dr Gilbert Pacific Division president, Dr Bryan —R Coombe AWR Aims for 100 Languages by 2001

I isour global mission—to way of sharing the gospel, except keep adding languages to through AWR," he reports. the Advent World Radio "In every division of the world (AWR) schedule until we there are groups of people that may reach people everywhere in be hard to reach except with radio the world," says Pastor programs," says Pastor Scragg. "And Walter Scragg, AWR presi- `hard to reach' may not be a geo- dent, in the lead-up to the graphical concept, but a cultural or worldwide AWR Offering political one. They are just as difficult on March 11. to surmount." "These languages are spo- At present AWR broadcasts in 36 ken by people among whom languages. The most recent languages there is little or no added to the AWR broadcast sched- Isaiah Duong, producer of "Peace and Happiness" Adventist presence, and for ule (in September 1994) were: Vietnamese programs for Adventist World Radio, works in a studio in his home in southern California. whom there may be no other Vietnamese, Urdu for Pakistan, and

RECORD February 18, 1995 11 Sinhalese for Sri Lanka. Pastor Scragg reports dozens of let- Indians Gain Future Hope ters received from places like Vietnam, where it costs the equivalent of a pro- fessional person's daily wage just to e Indian community of Fiji expe- mail a letter to AWR in Hong Kong. rienced for the first time Listeners in predominantly Muslim (December 1994) assistance from a Pakistan have also responded to pro- fly'n'build team. A team of eight grams in their language. "Literacy in from Signs Publishing Company, Pakistan is only 35 per cent," says Warburton, Victoria, spent two Greg Hodgson, general manager of weeks helping to build an Indian AWR-Europe, which produces pro- Evangelistic-Community Centre in grams in Urdu, "but 42 per cent of the Valelevu, Suva, Fiji. households have radios. It's been our The Central Pacific Union Mission

experience that they share their radios supplied accommodation and meals

with neighbours, making this electron- for the team. wse Ho ic media a very effective way to reach "We were spoiled rotten with all lle

them." the delicious food prepared each day ne

In addition to being the official lan- for us," says team-member Joan Ly guage of Pakistan, with a population Rorich. "They were so keen to do of 128 million, Urdu is spoken by 105 things for us and make us welcome." Team members secured the roofing of the million in India. A taste for curry was acquired by Indian church's evangelistic-community centre. In Sri Lanka, Pastor W D Anthony, most. president of the Sri Lanka Union of Those on the team were: Bob Holton (group leader), Ian Anderson, Donny Churches, reports receiving some 40 Wareham, Joan Rorich, Lo and Bai Sirilo, and Murray and Lynelle Howse. letters within the first 20 days of the Some of the financial support for the rebuilding was supplied by a few busi- Sinhalese programs going to air on nessmen in the Indian church, as most of the congregation have little money. AWR-Asia. The letters from Sri Fastening down a tacked-on roof became a top priority as a low-pressure system Lanka were mostly from Buddhists. in the area had the possibility of escalating into a cyclone. The thousands of dollars Most popular are Bible lessons and worth of roofing iron was made cyclone-proof as 5000 bolts were screwed into it. health literature, says Pastor Anthony. Cement-rendered walls were sanded back and repainted, boards under eves He reports that one listener said it was were painted, nogging was nailed in and covered with masonite. the first time they had ever heard "It was like working on the tower of Babel," said Ian Anderson. There were about God. often Indian, Fijian and English instructions trying to be decoded at the one "Introducing people to God," says time—much sign language was used. Pastor Scragg, "is what AWR is all On the team's first Sabbath they felt privileged to be invited to worship with about." In 1995 AWR hopes to the Indians for the first time in their new building. Even though incomplete, it include Albanian, Turkish, Nepali, was an improvement on the previous church building. Ukrainian, Georgian, Tibetan, The Indian work in Fiji is particularly difficult because of the strength of the Malagasy, Swahili, Dari for Hindu religion. Some 48 per cent of Fijians are Indian, but of 16,000 Fijian Afghanistan, Farsi for Iran, Kannada church members only 300 are Indian. and Punjabi for India, and Javanese Converts have been few, but the church group now numbers 100. The new for Indonesia.—AWR building is expected to seat some 500 people, with Sabbath school rooms and a hall for community programs. The members are anticipating success with their programs because the building is in a prominent posi- tion. One senior member, who saw the very beginnings of Adventism in his community, daily watched the progress of the fly'n'build team. He said he was thrilled to see the gospel reaching his people, and the work progressing on the church. He said, with tears in his eyes, that he felt he could now rest in peace. The Signs Publishing Company gave the church gifts

of teachers aids, posters, books and felts to help equip lo i ir their Sabbath school rooms. i S

Ba "The children's mouths dropped open as they saw

to: them all being unwrapped," said Lynelle Howse. "They

Pho were so appreciative of them. It was great to be a part of The Signs Publishing Company's fly'n'build team was the first of its kind to the beginnings of this church and we pray for their suc- assist the Indian-Fijians. Pictured (from the left) are: Lo Sirilo (her husband, cess in reaching many more people."—Murray Howse Bai, took the photo), Donny Wareham, Joan Rorich, Ian Anderson, Bob Holton and Murray and Lynelle Howse.

12 RECORD February 18, 1995 NEWSFRONT Three Ordained in Victoria uring December 1994 three men were ordained to the sonal satisfaction so he trained at Avondale College from Dgospel ministry in the Victorian Conference. 1985 to 1989 for ministry. He has served in the Victorian On December 10, Pastor Wim De Groot was ordained in Conference since 1990. Leongatha church. After leaving school at the age of 17, a Eddie and Heta Erika have two sons, Solomon and series of experiences led Wim to realise that there is more to Stevan, and a daughter, Iunita. Solomon and daughter-in-law life than this world has to offer. He began a series of Bible Sialae have presented them with their first grandchild, a studies with Pastor Tony Campbell, which culminated in his grand-daughter, Avei. baptism. Pastor Campbell, minister of Nunawading church, At 7 pm on the same day, December 17, Pastor Steve preached the sermon at Wim's ordination. Goods was ordained in the Traralgon church before a capaci- Wim and Ella De Groot have two children: Jeremy, who is ty congregation, 18 months old, and Joshua, who was born just a few weeks In 1977 Steve married Lee Dart while studying teaching at after Wim's ordination. Ballarat. While teaching at Edenhope High School, Steve On December 17 at 2 pm in the Nunawading church, Etuati had a growing conviction that he should enter the ministry. (Eddie) Erika was ordained. Born in Samoa, Eddie attended Steve studied at Avondale College, from 1986 to 1989, Fulton College in Fiji, and after spending a year teaching then was called to be associated with Pastor Lyn Uttley in the school in Samoa, he migrated to New Zealand, where he Geelong district for two years. Pastor Uttley offered the ordi- worked for 10 years for the New Zealand government. nation prayer during the service. Although his job was a good one, it did not bring him per- Steve and Lee have three children: Joshua, Naomi and Caleb. The president of the Trans- Tasman Union, Pastor Des Hills, and the Victorian h is Conference presi- n ve dent, Pastor

N De Darrell Croft,

to: took part in all

Pho three ordination services.—Nat Pastor Wim De Groot, pictured (from the left) with his wife, Ella, Pastor Eddie Erika, pictured with his wife, Heta, and Pastor Devenish Steve Goods, pictured with his wife, Lee, were all ordained in Victoria during December 1994.

A Dog Is a Bird's Best Friend by Karen Miller

i‘nce upon a time there was a Pat was sitting in the lounge to spring on the bird. Vdog called Jade. She had big, room. Jade was sleeping on the Suddenly Jade jumped up, gentle kind eyes, and she was a floor, half in the lounge and half in pushed her nose under Zoe's friend to her owner, Pat. the kitchen. tummy and flipped her up into the Zoe was a cat, very purry and Then, into the kitchen hopped air away from the bird. clever at catching mice and birds. guess who—the bird. She hop, The bird flew off (to come back She belonged to Pat too. Zoe and hop, hopped across to Jade, who the next day to share Jade's break- Jade were friends—most times. hadn't heard the bird come in. fast), Zoe sat in a corner and But Pat had another pet that she But Zoe had! grumped. Jade went back to sleep. didn't even know about. A bird. Zoe stretched and crept from Zoe and Pat thought Jade was- The bird was Jade's friend. After the top of the piano to the lounge n't watching. But I think the bird Pat left the house in the morning, room floor. All the time she knew her friend was watching and the bird would come and share watched the bird. She came up wouldn't let her get hurt, don't Jade's breakfast. Zoe was always alongside Jade. you? shut inside so she couldn't get to Jade had her eyes closed. the bird—except for one day. Zoe crouched right down ready Karen Miller is an assistant editor of the Record.

RECORD February 18, 1995 13 OTICEBOARD

Bonham, daughter of Trevor and Heather Devon, England; died 6.10.94 at her home in Anniversaries Weddings Bonham (Adelaide), were married on 4.12.94 Castle Hill, NSW. She is survived by her hus- at College Park SDA church, Adelaide. band, David; daughter, Jennifer; sons, Mark Cozens, Bert and Norma (nee McKinlay) Quittenton—Tritton. Bruce Quittenton A M van Rensburg and Simon; and grandchildren. R H Parr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on and Walburga Tritton were married on 15.1.95 at Avondale Memorial church hall, 4.12.94 at Mont Albert SDA church, Szlachetko—Morgan. Christopher Elwell, Charles, born 24.4.21 in Manchester, Cooranbong, NSW. Bert worked as a teacher Melbourne, Vic. Mike Francis Thomas Szlachetko, son of Peter and Halina England; died 2.10.94 at his home in and minister for 41 years, including 21 years in Szlachetko (Wantirna, Vic), and Kelly Gail Raymonds Hill, Old. He was predeceased by the islands, before moving to Tilba, NSW. Renfrew—Wilson. Colin James Renfrew, Morgan, daughter of Keith and Jean Morgan his daughter, Lesley Mary, in 1980; and great- One hundred relatives and friends joined with son of Oliver and Janice Renfrew (Newcastle, (St Kilda), were married on 11.12.94 at the grandson, Harley Philips in 1992. He is sur- their children, Leonie Bellchambers NSW), and Melanie Elise Wilson, daughter of Greek SDA church, North Fitzroy. vived by his wife, Mary; son, Charles (Esk); (Adelaide, SA), Glen (Murwillumbah, NSW) Clive and Beth Wilson (Lord Howe Island), R H Baird and daughters, Jacqueline Blackman and Irwin (Warragul, Vic) on this special were married on 18.12.94 at Avondale (Ipswich) and Patricia Chriscoli (Wooloon). occasion. G Cozens College church, Cooranbong, NSW. Tasker—Starkey. Brian Tasker, son of David M Lamb Aubrey Shirley, Robert Possingham Ralph and Jessie Tasker (Gallon, Old), and Underwood, Bill and Grace (nee Lange) Leisa Starkey, daughter of Stan and Gloria Fischer, Elsie Jean, born 17.4.08 at were married on 13.10.34 in Brisbane, Old. Rhodes—Roberts. Eric Bruce Rhodes Starkey (Toowoomba), were married on Coldstream River, NSW; died 7.10.94 at On 15.10.94 at the Armidale church, NSW, (Papatoetoe, New Zealand) and Ruth Elsa 18.12.94 at Westridge SDA church, Logan Hospital, Brisbane, QId. Married Bernice, Dorothy (Dot), Allan and family, Roberts (previously of Broken Hill, NSW, Toowoomba. E A Ferris 23.12.37. Jean is survived by her husband, along with numerous relatives and friends, recently Papatoetoe) were married on 4.12.94 George (Brisbane); daughter, Joyce Collins helped celebrate 60 happy years of marriage. at Papatoetoe SDA church. John M Denne Thompson—Diak. Trevor John and Myra; and son, George (Kingaroy). Bill and Grace are well known by many in Thompson and Beverley Ann Diak were mar- G Harker, M Potts Queensland and New South Wales where Rowden—Sodeman. Jarrod Scott ried on 26.12.94 in a garden setting at they worked tirelessly for the church they Rowden, son of Adele Rowden (Cooranbong, Prospect, SA. Graeme Olson Gillis, Ronald Edward, born 8.1.16 at Sydney love. Bill served for a number of years as a NSW) and the late John Rowden, and Donna Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, NSW; died faculty member of Avondale college. Marie Sodeman, daughter of Brian and Judith Tindall—Britten. Adrian Scott Tindall, son 4.10.94 at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Married Sodeman (Cooranbong), were married on of Rex and Clarice Tindall (Nambour, Old), Marjorie at Arcadia SDA church on 5.1.44. 18.12.94 at Dooralong Lodge, via Wyong, and Marilyn Britten, daughter of Ken and Ron is survived by his wife (Arcadia); daugh- NSW. Douglas Jenkins Betty Butcher (Cooranbong, NSW), were ter, Lomabelle Fisher (Concord); and son, married on December 4 in a garden setting at Glenn (Gaiston). Bruce Grosse Serafim—Da Silva. Ciento Serafim, son of Mount Vincent. Euripedes and Alicia Serafim (Brazil), and Rex Tindall, Hector Kingston Jennings, Doris Mylinda ("Dot"), born Jaquerli Da Silva, daughter of Hamilton and 1910 at "Liberty Farm," Harvey, WA; died Miriam Da Silva (Sydney, NSW), were mar- Vaciloa—Jitoko. Peni Vaciloa, son of 18.10.94 at Harvey. Predeceased by her hus- ried on 4.12.94 at Parramatta SDA church. Pastor Aisea Vaciloa, Field Treasurer for the band, Allen, in 1962, and son, Ron Britza. She N Pereira, D Koziol Fiji Mission), and Salusalu Titoko, daughter is survived by her children, Marjorie, Frank, of Pastor Sepeti Titoko (Department of Stan, Robert, Betty, Les; and their partners Staporski—Bonham. Jaroslaw Church Ministries, Fiji Mission), were married (all of WA). Norm Hardy Waldemar Staporski, son of Jozef and Regina on 4.12.94 at the lsalei Centre, Suva, Fiji. Staporski (Adelaide, SA), and Nadene Tracey A Vaciloa, S Titoko Powell, Graeme Edward Frederick, born 22.1.38 at Bundaberg, Old; died 25.10.94 in a Van Der Meulen—Codling. Steven Van traffic accident south of Cardwell. He is sur- Der Meulen, son of Gerald and Christine Van vived by his wife, Rose (Bluewater, Der Meulen (Colac, Vic), and Barbara Townsville); children, Roy and Robyn (both A MAGNIFICENT SAGA OF Codling, daughter of Lawrence and Sandra of Bluewater) and Helen Davey (Mackay). LOVE AS CHLOE CELESTE, Codling (Dural, Sydney, NSW), were married Mark Pearce, Warren Shipton GIFTED DAUGHTER OF CHLOE on 11.12.94 at Galston, NSW. Bob Saunders nil, Lawrence Albert, born 27.8.11 at Kadina, MAE, STRUGGLES TO FORGE SA; died 16.11.94 at Sydney Adventist HER OWN UNIQUE DESTINY Hospital, Wahroonga NSW. He is survived by DURING A TIME OF WAR AND Obituaries his wife, Esma (Belrose, Sydney); sons, Richard, Graham and Christopher and their IMMINENT CHANGE. Boileau, Katherine Elizabeth, born 12.8.94; wives, and grandchildren. R H Parr died 9.11.94 at her home in Seven Hills, Sydney, NSW. She is survived by her parents, Duncan and Sharon; brother, Jake; grandpar- Love's Tender ents and other relatives. R H Parr Advertisements Bone, Thelma, born 28.1.14 at Victoria Park, Position Vacant. Business Manager, Prelude Perth, WA; died 9.10.94 at Fremantle Kabiufa Adventist High School, Papua New Hospital. Married Pastor Harry Bone on Guinea. The applicant should have account- by Kay D. Rizzo 20.1237. Predeceased by a son, Murray. She is ing qualifications and experience in manage- survived by her husband (Rossmoyne); son, ment. The position is for an initial period of Wayne (Perth); daughter, Marilyn Willis three or four years. Further terms may be Caught in the cross-currents of history, Chloe Celeste 15 (Cooranbong, NSW); sisters, Dorothy Bone negotiated. All missionary allowances, salary determined to make her dream come true. But will war tear away (Bickley, WA) and Muriel Williams and transfer costs will be provided. Applicants the brother she loves? (Rossmoyne); and brothers, Laurie (Bickley); should send résumés and copies of qualifica- Les (Warburton, Vic); Milton (Rossmoyne); tions to: Pastor Vernon B Parmenter, From the extraordinary storyteller Kay Rizzo comes the Roger (Perth) and Trevor (Sydney, NSW). Associate Secretary, South Pacific Division, M Bland, M Chapman, H Gunter 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, first book of the Chloe Celeste Chronicles, capturing the or phone Mrs Miriam Stokes, (02) 489 7122, emotions and trials of a young woman and American Brim, Warren Kenneth, born 18.7.32 at to arrange for an interview. families caught in the drama of World War I. Mareeba, Old; died 4.10.94 at Kuranda. Married Winnie Riley on 21.4.51. Nurse Educator, Director School of Predeceased by sons, Leroy, Terrence and Nursing, Atoifi Adventist Hospital. A Nurse Woody. Warren is survived by his wife; Educator with qualifications suitable to serve daughters, Rhonda, Rosetta, Susan, Monica, as Director of the School of Nursing at the Special Price February Only $A17.95, $NZ26.30, K12.60 Sherryann, Sheila and Marcia; sons, Tommy, Atoifi Adventist Hospital School of Nursing is Kenneth, Reg, Clem and Lyle; 37 grandchil- sought. The successful applicant would head ORDER FROM YOUR ABC SECRETARY OR ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE dren; and 13 great-grandchildren. the school of nursing with full-time tutors Stephen McGuire assisting in continuing the excellent academic FEBRUARY BOOK OF THE MONTH record of the Atoifi School of Nursing. Atoifi Chalmers, Jean, born 14.1037 at Tiverton, Hospital is the leading School of Nursing in

14 RECORD February 18, 1995 the Solomon Islands with a diploma program 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 being introduced in the near future. In the (02 489 7122), giving details (and, if possible, a first instance applicants should contact Pastor tape) of your area of music. Upon receipt of V B Parmenter, Associate Secretary, South applications, further details will be forwarded Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, to interested persons. Wahroonga NSW 2076. Fax (02) 489 0943. Tour Australia With Adventist Group Leader/Assistant Director. Friends. 1995 Coach Tours include Brisbane Adventist Primary School is open- Tasmania—April, Northern Territory/ 0 o ps! ing a Preschool/Day Care Centre in February Kimberleys—July, Western Australia— 1995. We are seeking a Group September. Special low family fares available. Leader/Assistant Director for 0-3 years Ken Morgan's Aussie Tours, Box 465, Gatton group. Hours—Full time. Qualifications: Qld 4343. Freecall 1800 817 781. Associate Diploma in Child Care or equiva- lent 2-year course in early childhood studies 75th Church Anniversary. An invitation or a Registered Nurse who is willing to under- to current and past members and pastors to take or has successfully completed an appro- be present at the 75th Anniversary of the Forgot today's priate bridging course in early childhood stud- Inverell Seventh-day Adventist church on ies. Applications to: Carolyn Barnett, c/- April 15, 1995. RSVP by March 31, 1995. For Brisbane Adventist College (Primary further information please contact: The Campus), 303 Broadwater Road, Mount Church Clerk, Mrs T Sheehan, Inverell SDA Record Offering? Gravatt Qld 4122. Phone (07) 343 6444. Church, PO Box 837, Inverell NSW 2360. Phone (067) 22 2153 AH. Aviation Instructors. Avondale College Flying School will be expanding its operation Great News! Pine Rivers Adventist School in 1995 and is interested in hearing from suit- in the northern suburbs of Brisbane is plan- able persons with a Flying Instructor Rating ning to extend its program and facilities to No worries! who may be interested in instructing. Contact Year 11 in 1996 and Year 12 in 1997. If you Glynn Lock preferably by phone (049) 77 are seeking a Christian education in a rural 1475), or send résumé to the Flying School, environment, contact the Principal, PO Box PO Box 19, Cooranbong NSW 2265. 33, Kallangur Old 4503. Phone (07) 204 6511. Simply place it in an envelope, mark General Conference 1995. We can Limited Offer! New Age Perils: Will assist with all your travel arrangements: *Air Baron's exposé in "Deceived" and "The it Record Offering, and give it with fares *Accommodation close to venue *13- Hidden Perils" is powerful. Both videos $A59. 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For would like to sell your property—give us a groups, soloists etc who would like to be part inquiries phone (02) 487 3044. call. An Adventist family business serving of the program to contact Pastor Eric Winter Books for Sale and Wanted. SDA your needs. Raine & Home Cooranbong— Bible Commentary set (burgundy), as new, Avondale Retirement Village. Single (049) 77 1222, Grant or Jill Lawson; Raine & $A350 ONO. Wanted: Sunday in Roman bedroom and single bedroom with sunroom Home Morisset—(049) 73 2922, Warwick Volunteers Needed Paganism, Robert Leo Odom; The Protestant units are now available on a rental or contri- Lawson or John Britten. Volunteers are urgently needed to fill Articles, 1909-14, W W Prescott (Review & bution of $Al2,000 to $A25,000 basis. Please the following positions: Herald). Phone (063) 83 9246. apply to Administrative Officer, PO Box 105, Real Estate—Adelaide. Selling or buying *Fulton College, Fiji. Accountant to Cooranbong NSW 2265, or phone (049) 77 in Adelaide? For personalised and friendly assist in supervising the business office, La Mancha Health Centre. For medical 2340. service, contact Rosy Hodgkinson—the spe- using antiquated and modern technolo- help or holiday. $425 single, $625 double pw. cialist in the north-eastern suburbs and gy, for one year, commencing as soon Private accommodation, health assessments, Hostel—Kressville Lodge. Hostel adjoining hills areas. L J Hooker—Modbury. as possible. vegetarian meals, health lectures, cooking accommodation is available for respite and Phone (08) 263 2022 A/H (08) 380 5466. • Aore Adventist Academy, Vanuatu. demonstrations, massage, hydrotherapy. regular hostel residents. This is a new building Science Teacher (Maths/Physics) for Brochures, phone (066) 29 5138. designed for 40 residents. An entry contribu- Ansvar for motor and household insurance. Years 11 and 12, for 10 months, com- tion of $A82,000 is requested, plus fortnightly Contact your nearest Ansvar office: Qld (07) mencing February/March 1995. Brisbane, Queensland. 4BR low-set boarding fee; however, a minimum of 221 8449; NSW (02) 683 4166; Vic & Tas (03) IlAore Adventist Academy, Vanuatu. colonial home on 5 acres with self-contained $A70,000 is refunded when resident leaves the 650 9711; SA (08) 338 1900; WA (09) 321 Home Economics Teacher, for one 2BR granny flat. Town water and dam. 5 min hostel for any reason. Apply to Lodge 6291; NZ (9) 309 0385. year, commencing February/March to church schools and 12 miles to city. Phone Supervisor, 549-551 Freemans Drive, 1995. (07) 343 7195. Cooranbong NSW 2265, or phone (049) 77 Advertisers Please Note: All advertise- *Atoifi Adventist Hospital, Malaita, 2293. ments should be sent to Record Editor, Signs Solomon Islands. Primary Teacher for Retired Workers Fellowship of Publishing Company, Warburton Vic 3799. the Atoifi Adventist Hospital School, Victoria. Annual Luncheon. The RWF will WTS Furniture Removal. Local, country Advertisements approved by the editor will for one year, commencing meet at 11 am on Wednesday, February 22, in and long-distance. Storage provided and be inserted at the following rates: first 30 February/March 1995. the Warburton Church Hall. Ladies are asked packing supplied. All goods insured. Free words, $20; each additional word, $1.50. For • Youth Workers (Taskforce). to bring a plate of savouries or cakes, and gen- quote. PO Box 214, Williamstown Vic 3016. your advertisement to appear, payment must Assistant Youth Pastors at Canberra tlemen to supply drinks. There will be a Phone (03) 397 7190 all hours. Mobile phone be enclosed. Neither the editor, Signs City, Lismore and Wallsend, Australia, charge of $3 to defray expenses. Round the (018) 38 3140. Publishing Company nor the Seventh-day and Hamilton, New Zealand, for one Bay Coach and Ferry Excursion. This trip is Adventist Church is responsible for the quali- year, commencing as soon as possible. being planned for Tuesday, March 14. Seats You Don't Need to Be Alone. Buying a ty of goods or services advertised. Publication are limited. To book, phone Frank house or a business can be a confusing experi- does not indicate endorsement of a product. For any information on volunteer ser- Bellchambers on (03) 898 8694. ence. If you need individual and discreet per- vice, please contact Pastor Eric White, sonal legal service, contact Ken Long, solici- Volunteer Service Coordinator, 148 Gracious Retirement Living—Elizabeth tor, Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW Lodge and Kings Langley Village Hostels. Sydney. Phone (02) 299 4081. 2076; phone (02) 489 7122 or fax (02) Greater Sydney Conference operates hostels Finally: Truth will win 489 1713. at Wahroonga and Kings Langley. These hos- Cooranbong and Morisset. If you are every argument if you tels offer single or double rooms with ensuites. moving to our area, or if you need your rental stick to it long enough. RECORD February 18, 1995 15 BOOK TODAY! Phone: (07) 236 2972 • Fax: (07) 236 1305