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ADVENTIST RECORD | OCTOBER 31, 2020 ISSN 0819-5633 WE NEED YOUR HELP Many members are continuing faithfulness to God by returning tithe during COVID-19 restrictions. However, two central parts of the church only operate on offerings and this is seriously impacting: 1. Your Local Church, and 2. World Mission Budget We invite you to schedule regular offerings on the eGiving website or app to your Local Church (Local Mission) and to Sabbath School Offerings (World Mission). THANK YOU Your participation changes everything! editor’s note
casting hell into the lake of fire
As Adventist Christians we are blessed not to be dence to utter were, ‘Lord, have mercy.’ Such complete encumbered with the most disgusting and nefarious of hopelessness would seize me that I would fall on my Christian doctrines: the ever burning, no relief, torture face with an agony of feeling that cannot be described. chamber of hell. “Our heavenly Father was presented before my In recent years, a number of mainstream Christians mind as a tyrant, who delighted in the agonies of the have debated and discussed the existence of hell. Rob condemned. . . when the thought took possession of Bell was rejected by many evangelicals after his book my mind that God delighted in the torture of His crea- Love Wins questioned the doctrine and was accused of tures, who were formed in His image, a wall of dark- universalism.1 Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle wrote ness seemed to separate me from Him. I despaired that Erasing Hell in response (full disclosure, I have not read so cruel and tyrannical a being would ever condescend either book). The movies Hell and Mr Fudge (2012) to save me from the doom of sin.” and more recently Come Sunday (2018), based on true A turning point for White was her mother ques- stories, bring the debate onto the screen, albeit in a tioning the doctrine. She recalls her mother saying, “It dramatised fashion. does not seem a proper way to win souls to Jesus by Studies have shown half of all Americans believe appealing to one of the lowest attributes of the mind— in hell, with a significantly higher proportion than that abject fear. The love of Jesus attracts; it will subdue the among religious people.2 hardest heart” (CET 40.6). Closer to home, Australian Christian Lobby’s Martyn When other Christians speak in the public space, we Iles was quizzed on national television whether he rarely use the opportunity to present a different narra- believed homosexuals would go to hell. “The main- tive of Christian faith—perhaps we are too sympathetic stream Christian belief is that all of us are born going to their concerns of religious freedom or standing for to hell. We’re all sinners, all to be judged by God. A morality. Or perhaps we still just want to fit in. Christian belief which runs to the very heart, soul and If it comes up, in the public square or in personal core of Christianity. conversation, we should deny that “people go to hell” “Millions of Australians believe that,” he claimed. or a belief in hell. If we admit such a belief—before When pressed again for not answering the question we can clarify what we mean by it—the person we are WE NEED YOUR HELP directly, he said, “I don’t think it’s that simple. I think all speaking to has already assumed we believe in the of us will be judged by God. The reason we go to hell is eternal conscious torment (ECT) model. God appears Many members are continuing faithfulness to God by returning tithe if we decline the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.” monstrous. God does not need us to defend Him, but during COVID-19 restrictions. However, two central parts of the church For those who don’t know God, the answer paints we have the opportunity to better reveal His character Him to be a tyrant. Those who believe in hell will feel to the world. only operate on offerings and this is seriously impacting: vindicated, but for those who don’t, their mistrust and Our fundamental beliefs don’t mention the world doubts about God’s existence and even goodness, will “hell” and we shouldn’t either. 1. Your Local Church, and be cemented. God’s character has been maligned over the years as 1. Universalism is a theory that all humanity will ultimately be reconciled to God after judgement. 2. World Mission Budget He appears to look more like the devil than love. 2.
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The elder as ‘Discipler’ adventists awarded for service in fiji jarrod stackelroth Part 1 Two faithful Seventh-day For the past 20 years, the former I had just completed two years of Adventist seniors were among the school teacher from Vuniwai Village internship with a senior pastor and 32 recipients of Fiji’s 50th inde- has “been selflessly engaged in was pastoring my first church on my own. I was excited at the oppor- pendence anniversary medal on community service”. tunity to shepherd and lead God’s October 7. “I thank God and the Govern- people. The church district was on Joji Mocevakaca, 83, from ment for not forgetting the little the edge of the great Australian Boitaci Village on Vanua Balavu, work that I’ve done,” she said. Outback and covered many thou- was one of the oldest medal recip- According to the Fiji Times, Ms sands of kilometres. It had one ients at the State House govern- Tokalau said she didn’t expect the larger regional town with a church ment building in Suva. The former award and was a little overwhelmed and many smaller towns with small teacher and Pathfinder veteran was by it. groups or individual members. I recognised for his contribution to Linda Koh, children’s ministries had many ideas to share the gospel the development of Fijian young director for the General Conference and Adventist truths with all in the people. of Seventh-day Adventists, affirmed community. Immediately and enthu- Ms Tokalau, siastically I shared my ideas with the stating, “She was church leaders in a board meeting. an outstanding However, there was little discussion children’s minis- on my concepts, and what was said tries leader and I did not encourage me at all. What have had several could I do? occasions to One of the elders in the church work with her noticed my disheartened response in this area. We to my evangelistic ideas. He asked me to visit him while he was at thank the Lord for work. Owen made and repaired such a dedicated saddles for horses. I went over Master Moce after receiving his medal. church leader who and, while he worked, moulding contributed much and stitching the leather, I talked. Master Moce, as he is known for the community.” Although no He finally said to me, “I love your to many, has impacted the lives of longer the director at TPUM, Ms enthusiasm for spreading God’s many young people during his 50 Tokalau is still involved in commu- Word, but it may take a little time years of service to the Church. As nity service. understanding how it is best shared he always proudly says, “I was born In officiating at the event, Fiji in this area.” That made sense to a Pathfinder, I will live a Pathfinder President Jioji Konrote said the me. For the next three years that and I will die a Pathfinder.” He wore medal was to acknowledge and I pastored in that district I would his Pathfinder uniform to the award appropriately reward individuals often go over and talk with Owen ceremony. who have served selflessly and about the challenges in ministry. He The Youth ministry department contributed immensely towards listened as I did most of the talking, of the Fiji Mission congratulated the nation’s socio-economical and but he guided my thinking in a way Master Moce on his “recognition political progress and development. that connected with the outback by the Government of Fiji” with the Fiji celebrated 50 years of inde- people. “prestigious award”. pendence on October 10. Owen, as an older elder, discipled me. He made me a better follower The other of Jesus. recipient was Disciple in Greek is mathetes, from 73-year-old a verb which means to learn. As we Marica Tokalau, go, as we teach, retired chil- and as we baptise, dren’s and the goal is to women’s make disciples. ministries director for the Glenn townend Trans Pacific SPD president Union Mission /SPDpresident (TPUM). Marica Tokalau was also a medal recipient.
4 Adventist record | October 31, 2020 Australian-first procedure at Sydney Adventist Hospital leisa o’connor/record staff In an Australian first, Sydney workout sessions was meaning I device beyond three years is not yet Adventist Hospital has launched a couldn’t then travel onto work without available, the good results reported new treatment for men with enlarged a toilet stop,” the 55-year-old father from overseas to date about the prostates. of three said. “It was frustrating and improvement in symptoms and quality San urological surgeon Professor uncomfortable and making me feel of life are an acceptable trade-off. Henry Woo is the first Australian older than I am.” “From my perspective it’s good we surgeon to implant a device that Recently approved by the Australian have yet another tool in the armoury studies have shown helps remodel the Therapeutic Goods Administration of the gold standard treatments that prostatic urethra yet retains sexual following its successful use in the US, the 16 urologists here at the San use function after the procedure. the iTIND is a device that expands to treat what can be a very debilitating Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), after implantation during a day surgery condition. We want our patients to or enlarged prostate, is one of the procedure and is removed within five lead the best lives they can.” most common diseases in ageing men, to seven days. affecting an estimated 50 per cent of The triangular-shaped three men aged 50, rising to 70 per cent ridges of the stent-like structure aged 70 or older. It disrupts sleep, reshape and widen the internal lifestyle and activities. tissue, helping urine flow and Professor Woo said the condition reducing the often uncomfortable means men commonly find themselves and constraining symptoms of adjusting their life around the availa- the condition. bility and location of toilets. Professor Woo, who has The first Australian patient to have introduced several cutting-edge the procedure, Sydney dad Mark procedures to treat BPH in Tunks, agrees. Australia, said while long-term “The water I was drinking during data about the durability of the Professor Woo with patient Mark Tunks. taihape church reopens after 13-year closure kirsten oster-lundqvist Taihape Seventh-day Adventist The church originally closed its and his call to build up the work of Church in north New Zealand cele- doors after the congregation dwindled God and repair the walls that had brated a reopening ceremony on to just one person in 2007. However, been broken. Elder Terri A Kara from Sabbath, August 29, after being closed the building remained in Adventist Raetihi took the Sabbath school lesson for 13 years. ownership and was rented out to other and shared her excitement about the The ceremony was supported by the church groups. As such, there was a reopening. nearby congregations of Whanganui, building, but no Adventist congrega- In the work to establish this new Raetihi and Palmerston North churches, tion—until now. congregation, a group of believers with visitors travelling from even as far “I am so pleased to hear that there nearby have committed to attend away as Napier. is renewed interest in Taihape church,” Taihape church each fortnight to said Pastor Ben support the church in outreach and Timothy, North mission work. New Zealand One gentleman, who, through Conference presi- encountering Adventist media had dent, who pastored become convinced about the Sabbath, this church as part stood up and testified that he had of his first district. been praying that God would work a Palmerston miracle and open an Adventist church Central church in Taihape. When he heard the church pastor Justin might open, he came to see for Strauss led the himself. This was an encouragement to service and spoke everyone who attended, and an answer opening ceremony attendees outside the church building. about Nehemiah to many prayers.
October 31, 2020 | Adventist record 5 WA conference first to provide assistive listening equipment lee dunstan/record staff The Western Australian Conference earphones or “neck-loops” has become the first conference in for people who don’t have the South Pacific Division to deliver Bluetooth-enabled hearing two new technology systems to assist aids. people with poor hearing. The new systems were The first is a free mobile app that adopted in response to the can interface with churches’ WiFi release of a new booklet to deliver improved audio through written by Mr Weir, members’ personal Bluetooth-enabled entitled How to Equip hearing aids. Your Church or Venue “The new WiFi system enables for People with Hearing an example of the new app. anyone with a smart phone to hear Problems. Rolled out on church audio with greatly improved July 20, the Conference plans to use people in our community, and also to clarity just by downloading a free app the new technologies at their annual enable church members to participate and connecting their personal Blue- Easter Camp and all other Confer- more easily in our worship services tooth-enabled hearing aids,” said ence-wide seminars. Both systems and training programs,” said Confer- Graham Weir, retired hearing rehabil- will also be made available to local ence president Pastor Steve Goods. itation specialist. He elaborated that churches for demonstration programs, Churches wanting to organise a this new system is far superior to old and to encourage them to purchase hands-on demonstration and practical Audio Loop systems, which are quickly their own systems. training workshop outside of Sabbath becoming redundant. “Mr Weir has provided excellent hours can contact Graham and Dianne The second system purchased advice to us as a Conference to enable Weir by email
6 Adventist record | October 31, 2020 PNG loses respected Adventist educator news grabs jarrod stackelroth Papua New Guinea’s Sonoma and the PNGUM,” said Sonoma theology Adventist College has lost a respected lecturer Simon Davidson. “You have leader, lifelong educator and mentor with done an outstanding job in serving the the death of deputy principal Malachi nation, Pacific and the Church to train Param on Thursday, September 30, thousands of students who passed while he was undergoing surgery in Port through Sonoma.” Moresby. Former students shared sentiments Mr Param spent his whole career in such as “you were like a father to us GROWTH SLOWING education, working at Sonoma for more when we were far longway from home” At the Genera Conference Annual than 20 years. He also served in New and “truly a great leader and a mentor Council on October 8, the director Britain New Ireland Mission and Eastern to me”. of the Office of Archives, Statistics and Research (ASTR), Dr David Highlands Simbu Mission. A funeral service was held at PAU Trim, presented statistics showing A product of Adventist education on October 7. A memorial service was that the overall growth-rate of the himself, Mr Param was educated through then held at Sonoma College on October global Adventist Church is declining. Kambubu and Sonoma before earning 9 and the casket remained at Sonoma To remedy the issue, he highlighted the importance of church planting his diploma at Pacific Adventist Univer- College until after Sabbath hours, before and equipping members to be more sity (PAU) and his MA through La Sierra being brought up to Napapar Village for effective at outreach.—AR University (USA). burial on October 11. “I only knew Malachi for a short time Mr Param is survived by his wife at Sonoma, but he was hugely respected Joyce and four children: Gibson, Camila, by staff and students,” said Kevin Judge, Hobson and Dianella. Sonoma human resources manager. “When he spoke, you listened. What he had to say was full of wisdom and experi- ence. Sometimes he never said successful evangelism much, but you knew he was More than 500 people were baptised waiting for the time to speak into the Adventist Church in Vene- the right words.” zuela following an evangelistic series Tributes flowed over social held from September 5 to 12. The event attracted more than 1000 visi- media from staff and students tors online daily and saw more than of Sonoma as well as PAU. 4200 people undertake Bible studies. “As the shadow of grey cast The series was also broadcast live on over his empty office, cries are the 50 Adventist-operated FM radio stations in Venezuela.—IAD heard all over campus tonight,” the Sonoma Facebook page shared. “We were praying for you this week and now we will pray for comfort over your loss.” “His passing is a great loss to the Adventist community Malachi Param. adra helps hungary During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 560 low-income fami- lies received food packages and 24 families received laptops for online education thanks to projects sponsored by ADRA in Hungary. The laptops were distributed to schools to be used by several families at a time, which multipled the impact of the program.—TED
October 31, 2020 | Adventist record 7 hot topics pathfinders celebrate 70 years maryellen fairfax Pathfinders—a global youth ministry sharing those amazing stories that of the Seventh-day Adventist Church— we know and love about Jesus . . . celebrated its 70th anniversary this and they’ve been camping and hiking, year, with Church leaders around the swimming and biking and learning to do world putting together commemora- life together as God’s big family. As we tive livestream programs on Sabbath, celebrate this 70-year milestone, let’s September 19, including the Australian keep that fire burning,” he said. bible for the deaf Union Conference (AUC). To celebrate the 70th anniversary, After nearly four decades, the entire AUC youth director Pastor Jeff Parker Pathfinder groups across the New Bible is now available in American and Victorian Conference assistant Zealand Pacific Union Conference, Sign Language for the first time ever. youth director Rosemary Andrykanus Papua New Guinea Union Conference Deaf Missions, a ministry dedicated hosted a 90-minute livestream, and Trans Pacific Union Mission also to sharing the gospel of Jesus with the deaf community, began the presenting a selection of more than celebrated with various events and project in the early 1980s. It is 1000 photos submitted by Pathfinders, livestreams. accessible for free online via social Pathfinder directors and enthusi- To see the old photos and footage media or on a smartphone app. asts from across Australia, as well as of past Pathfinder events in Australia, —Christian Post commemorative posters, flags, banners, you can watch the AUC livestream on badges, awards and stamps throughout YouTube by visiting the “Pathfinders the years. Australia” YouTube channel, and More than 400 people tuned into the searching for the video “Pathfinders—a livestream to see old pictures of their 70 year celebration”. Pathfinder clubs and to learn about the history of Path- finders in Australia, including a list of dates when clubs were mentally healthy established—the oldest being A national survey of more than the Wahroonga Pathfinder 700 families by Children’s Health club (NSW) in 1952—and to Queensland found that while 80 per view old footage and photos cent of children aged 1 to 5 expe- of camporees over the years— rienced good emotional and mental Pastor Jeff Parker and Rosemary Andrykanus holding health during COVID-19 lockdowns, the first of which was held in up the flag from the 1999 Aus/NZ Pathfinder Camporee. 20 per cent experienced confusion, Victoria in 1959. worry, disrupted sleep and unhelpful Youth directors from behaviours and thoughts. —ABC News across the country sent in video comments and stories, mentioning their appreciation of the ministry and its impor- tance for youth development. Pastor Nick Kross, youth ministries director for the South Pacific Division, also Launceston pathfinder club (Tas), one of the reflected on the importance longest continuously running clubs in Australia. of Pathfinders and thanked show me the money volunteers. Lotterywest has denied tennis legend “For the last 70 years, Margaret Court and her church dedicated leaders and mums group a grant, due to her “biblical views on same-sex marriage”. The and dads have been gath- finances were going to be used to ering under the banner of feed needy families in Perth (WA), as Pathfinders. Starting out in part of an outreach program that has California and spreading out ministered to tens of thousands of families for more than a decade. around the world . . . Path- —The West Australian finder leaders have been bickley pathfinders (perth) opening up the Bible and have a great historical record.
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pastor gigliotti ordained literature evangelism Greater Sydney Conference called to preach Pathfinder clubs around Tasmania (GSC) youth director Pastor Iosefo Vakalelebula—whose name a visit from the pm recently teamed up for an Simon Gigliotti was ordained directly translates to “Iosefo Mountain View Adventist College awesome cooperative commu- alongside his wife Brittany at Saving Souls”—was selected (Sydney) Year 12 student Ethan nity service project. Organised Wahroonga Church (Sydney) on by his church in Navosa, Fiji, to Robinson-Jones received a by Launceston Adventist Church Sabbath, September 19. Despite preach during the Trans Pacific surprise visit from Australian member Natalie Moore, the clubs COVI-19 restrictions limiting Union Mission’s Harvest initiative Prime Minister Scott Morrison on ordered and distributed 80 copies the number of people physically in August. One week before September 28. Ethan has been of The Hunter Chronicles to little able to attend, the event was the outreach was scheduled, serving as a volunteer firefighter libraries all around the state. livestreamed and pastors from the church board decided to with the NSW Rural Fire Service Little libraries are free community across Australia sent in video postpone it due to financial since May 2019. The brigade bookshelves where people can messages of encouragement to constraints. Undeterred, Mr that he volunteers with, Horsley borrow all kinds of books to read play throughout the service. A Vakalelebula, 34, gathered his Park Rural Fire Brigade, lost two for free. It is the prayer of the sermon was presented by GSC family and young people to build members in the Green Wattle combined Tasmanian Pathfinder president Pastor Terry Johnson a small shed for the program, Creek fire in December 2019. clubs that children and adults alike before GSC secretary and former using spare roofing iron at his Ethan has also been advised that will read The Hunter Chronicles youth director, Pastor Cheonneth house. After four weeks—two of he will be receiving the NSW and thereby be introduced to Strickland, gave Pastor Gigliotti which were added on thanks to Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Christ and His Advent message. his charge to ministry and Pastor community interest—12 people Citation for his involvement in The books were donated by the Malcolm Allen offered the prayer, were baptised and a branch the 2019/2020 fire season. Conference Youth Department. surrounded by all ordained pastors Sabbath school was estab- —MVAC Facebook —Tasda in attendance.—Record staff lished.—Fiji Mission Facebook
gala day fun Papaaroa Adventist School (Cook Islands) was a flurry of have a activity on September 30 as staff, students and parents hosted a Gala Day to raise funds for much-needed school news story? materials. The event boasted an array of delicious dishes prepared by families, as well as a garage sale, hair braiding and face painting to keep everyone entertained. Principal email it to June Hosea says the school plans to purchase resources from [email protected] the proceeds, including laptops, a new printer and other stationery items.—Cook Islands News
teacher baptised planting a legacy ministry retreat Lynne Imaita, a teacher who was brought up Year 13 students at Longburn Adventist A ministry retreat for Kainantu District in a Lutheran home, was given the oppor- College (NZ) planted trees as their 2020 workers and their partners was held at tunity by Smith Kintau, education director graduation gift. With the help of Nigel Wright Prumepa Adventist Church (PNG) over the of Morobe Mission, to teach at Gabensis (building construction teacher) and some weekend of October 9 to 11. The theme was Adventist Primary School (PNG). After two staff, along with environmental organisation “Come Rest Awhile”, presented by Eastern years of teaching there, she accepted Jesus A-Rocha, the group planted more than 100 Highlands Simbu Mission general secretary as her personal Saviour. Following a week of native trees around part of the edge of the Dr Benjamin Kola. The workers were asked evangelistic meetings conducted by school football field, gifted to the school through to reflect on their holy calling, and were chaplain Ben Zeriga, she was baptised along- its recycling efforts, as well as a significant encouraged by the message of Philippians side 10 students.—Morobe Mission Media number of trees from A-Rocha.—LAC 2:5-7.—Misek Komiloko
October 31, 2020 | Adventist record 9 I saw Hope Channel on TV when travelling to New Zealand in October 2016. It was a huge blessing for my spiritual life. When I returned home, I searched online and found the Hope finding Sabbath School program on YouTube. I started watching Hope Sabbath School and I couldn’t stop. Watching Hope Sabbath School is the happiest time for me, and I watched all the Hope Sabbath School episodes from grew up in a family without religious postgraduate course at Hong Kong 2013 in several months. I love the belief. Looking back, I can see that University. One professor gave every smiles of the team members—they IGod determined to call me into His student a book titled Streams in make the Bible easy to understand. love and arms from the very beginning. the Desert as a gift after a two-day Blessed by the program, I started As a teenager, I would ask myself, lecture. I was highly impressed by to have a clearer picture of what our What’s the meaning of life? I thought the book, because the book partly God is like. God is full of mercy, eager if a person only lives this life, then the answered the question of the meaning to call us back to Him to save us, and best way to live is to eat, drink and be of life. I started reading one chapter always willing to forgive. God is love. merry. If that is true, then life is really every night. I no longer felt scared when looking meaningless and a vanity. Weeks later I wrote an email to the at the cross. I know God loves me, He In the summer of 2002, I joined an teacher to thank him for the book. has cleansed me and He will change English training class. The teacher was I expressed my willingness to know me to be like Him by His power. from America with a PhD in theol- more about Christianity. The teacher In early 2018, I decided to change ogy. In the first lesson, he introduced introduced me to his colleague Karen. from a Sunday church to the Advent- himself by sharing a miracle that God Every Friday, Karen would gather with ist Church. Last year I was convinced had saved him from a car accident. other church members in her home. to be rebaptised by immersion (I was His car was heavily damaged in the The first time I joined the gather- baptised by sprinkling in 2014). Now I accident, but he felt there was a big ing, I felt their love toward me. I had have finished one year of Bible studies cup covering him in the crash and he never experienced something like this in a local church and I am waiting for was unhurt. I was impressed by the before. I was eager to come back to rebaptism after church opens again. miraculous story, sharing it with my the next gathering. Karen gave me Thank God for bringing Hope family right after class. a Bible and I started to read every Sabbath School into my life to grow In October 2012, I went to Canada evening. my spiritual life. Now I am willing to on vacation. Near my hotel in Vancou- In January 2014, I was baptised in a give all my life to Jesus and desire to ver, there was a church. One morning, church. On that day, God miraculously live a life that glorifies God. That is the I saw a gentleman in a green suit at healed my sickness that had troubled true meaning of life. Amen! the gate of the church, holding a sign, me for a long time. Praise God for that! which said “BACK HOME”. My morning After taking both Chinese and Western tour finished earlier than I expected, medicine for about half a year, I still so I decided to visit the beach near had not healed—and my stomach felt my hotel in the afternoon. Later, as uncomfortable from too much med- I walked back to the city centre for icine. So I’d stopped for at least half dinner, I saw the same gentleman a year. But my sickness was healed holding the “BACK HOME” sign at the completely the day of my baptism—the gate of the church. only reason was God’s mighty work. The wind was really heavy on that After my baptism I visited some day and I was so impressed by this different churches, listening to the gentleman, wondering why he was preachers, attending youth gatherings, willing to stand in the wind for the Bible study groups and church ser- whole day? I decided there must be vices, reading Christian books. But I something special about this belief. knew there was still something wrong Since then, the image of that gentle- with my relationship with God. I was man holding the sign has never faded scared to look at the cross, I was too Christie chen from my memory. far from the standard of God and felt hope sabbath school member, shanghai, Right after my vacation, I joined a discouraged at myself. china.
10 Adventist record | october 31, 2020 my ministry
my ministry Thirteenth sabbath offerings
God multiplies our offerings
few years ago, Waitara Seventh-day Adventist Working with local farms and factories, Marilene is able Church (NSW) discussed how they could make Thir- to purchase healthy products at wholesale cost and sell Ateenth Sabbath offerings more special. They wanted them to family and friends at a cheaper rate than retail. to encourage church members to put money aside for the This includes buying boxes of exotic fruits, fresh tofu and offerings each week instead of relying on whatever was specialty vegan items. available in pockets and purses on the day. “It gives me a real buzz,” says Marilene. “I’m helping the “I thought this was a great idea,” says local church mem- people who I am selling to and, at the same time, raising ber Marilene Stevenson. “I remember that people used to money for a good cause.” do all kinds of things to raise money for Thirteenth Sabbath, Since she began fundraising, Marilene has managed from baking cakes to growing vegies and then selling them to raise a minimum of $A300 for the Thirteenth Sab- to others. I wondered if I could do something similar.” bath offering each quarter. There have been a couple of At that stage, Marilene didn’t have the time—or incli- instances when she has raised more than $600. nation—to bake cakes and grow vegetables. However, she Due to churches being closed during COVID-19, church had started using a particular product—olive leaf throat offerings in general are lower this year, in comparison to spray—that she found helpful and had been recommending previous years. to others. When other people expressed interest in this “But it’s so important for us to keep giving,” Marilene product, Marilene came up with the idea of buying the item adds. “Everything we own really belongs to God. He can wholesale and selling it to the interested parties. Any profit multiply our meagre offerings. He just wants us to give that was made would then go directly towards her Thir- freely.” teenth Sabbath offering. She encourages all church members to continue to give Marilene also visited the flower markets regularly and offerings, even if it means fundraising to do so. began making floral arrangements for special occasions “When I first started, I wondered what I could do and such as Mother’s Day. Again, she offered these arrange- whether I could actually make much of a difference,” says ments for sale and put the money towards her offering. Marilene. “I’m not a salesperson by any means. But God This spurred Marilene to continue looking for other ways has blessed and opened up opportunities that I would never to raise money. have thought of. Just start and do something, and God will “It really began with me buying stuff that I wanted,” do the rest.” laughs Marilene. “But it turns out that the things that I like to buy are the things that other people want to buy too— Vania Chew they just don’t have the time to go and buy them!” Community Engagement Assistant, Adventist media.
october 31, 2020 | Adventist record 11 health
12 SKILLS KIDS NEED TO TIPS FOR HEALTHIER EAT WELL AND LIVE WELL KIDS’ DIETS
One of the most common challenges families face is trying to get children to enjoy a variety of healthy food. According to a 2018 YouGovGalaxy study, parents list “eating more vegetables” as the healthy food behaviour they would most like to see their children adopt. And for good reason—for example, in TEACH ESSENTIAL Australia, 95 per cent of children don’t eat the FOOD SKILLS recommended five serves of vegies a day. Food preparation and cooking skills are key ingredients in nutrition What are the barriers to healthy eating? education. Teaching Most of us have had the “eat more children essential food skills needs to vegetables” message drummed into us since sit alongside physical primary school, so why aren’t we eating activity as a priority for every parent—and it can better? be lots of fun too! One of the most significant barriers identified by dietitians is a relatively obvious one—dietary preference. In the hyper-speed of modern life, convenience is also a barrier. Busy families need food to be fast—fast to prepare, fast to eat, as little mess as possible please. So how can healthier food options possibly compete with discretionary foods (aka junk food) that tick the box on taste (hello PRIORITISE FAMILY salt, added sugar and saturated fat), speed MEALS and ease? What skills do families need to Family mealtimes are overcome these barriers to healthy eating that an important opportunity threaten our potential to live long and healthy for parents to model healthier eating behav- lives? iours and provide children with a much-needed opportunity to reconnect Making whole foods easier and more after a busy day at school enjoyable and play. That’s the motivation behind 12 before 12, a new Sanitarium initiative that aims to bring Breakfast burrito families together at mealtimes and teach kids Easy and nutritious, get the kids involved in how to make healthy eating easier and more the preparation of this delicious breakfast enjoyable. burrito. This is just one of many recipes for Sanitarium has partnered with dietitian kids in our 12 before 12 cookbook. Themis Chryssidis and Masterchef™ fan favourite Callum Hann from South Australia’s Find this recipe and hundreds acclaimed Sprout Cooking School to identify THE BIG PICTURE more at: 12 food skills to help children shop, prep, cook Rather than looking at and eat their way to a healthier life. It aims food through the lens of Australia: sanitarium.com.au/recipes nutrients or kilojoules— New Zealand: sanitarium.co.nz/recipes to empower primary-school-aged children the micro detail of what around food selection and meal preparation, we’re eating—keep sight of the big-picture challenging them to learn the 12 skills before behaviours that make they turn 12 years old. healthy eating intuitive. To learn more about the 12 skills and to download a free digital copy of the 12 before 12 cookbook, visit <12before12.sanitarium. /sanitariumaustralia com.au>. /sanitariumnz
12 Adventist record | october 31, 2020 Living his word With wayne boehm
CHRIST THE HEAD? On my way to conduct a wedding at Byron Bay (NSW), I settled in for the long trip and lis- tened to a book by Henry Blackaby. My attention was quickly arrested Nicole and Kiran by the reflection question: “Is Christ Naked Billy co-founders truly the Head in every church, or merely a figurehead?” The second question gave me equal cause for deep consideration: “If Christ or Naked Billy founders Nicole ing closely with staff and groups of is the Head of the church, would Martin and Kiran Roberts, crea- people from different backgrounds. anybody know by the way we make Ftivity is embedded in everything I’ve always found different stories decisions?” they do—from designing and writing and experiences thought provoking Let’s look at the first one. stories for their magazine, to assem- and have been encouraged by things CONSIDER Ephesians 1:22,23, bling Instagram posts, to interviewing people have shared. Kiran and I both Colossians 1:15-20. or filming the true stories of women wanted to share more of that and In both passages, Christ’s power from around the world. create a space and community where and authority are unparalleled “We see [creativity] as the mani- people are challenged and encour- and unequalled. WHAT has Christ festation of the Holy Spirit within us,” aged.” delivered you from? If we downplay they say. Attending Ipswich Adventist Church the qualities of Christ’s headship An online community and digital (Queensland), Nicole and Kiran say WHAT impact does this have on platform designed for women, Naked they want to change people’s lives our lives? CONSIDER Acts 13:6- Billy was born from a desire to help with messages of love, as it has 12. As we submit to Christ’s head- women through difficulties, encour- changed and is changing their own ship, we experience the victory age them to embrace a positive body lives. over sin He promised. If Christ is image and empower them to fulfil “We do that by redefining what not Lord of our personal lives, He’ll their passion and purpose. And Nicole most people think of love; challenging never be Head of the Church—the and Kiran take that seriously, treating people and creating conversations on two are intrinsically linked. it as a full-time job. how deep, healing, revealing, recon- Secondly, if Christ is Head “[The Spirit is] within the pro- ciling and powerful love truly is—to of the Church and not merely a cess of thinking about the problems us, it is God,” says Kiran. “When that figurehead, our decision-making women face—every word, comma intention is on your mind every single process will be different from other and full-stop . . . captions, the font, day, it changes how you see people organisations. CONSIDER the last the colours, everything,” they explain. and the world.” few decisions you made—were they “Most people think of creativity as Despite the large community, Nicole godly? Would the thought process solely expressive, and that’s part of it, and Kiran are intentional about seeing or outcome have been different if but it’s also unbelievably challenging and reaching each individual, trusting you were a non-believer? During and exhausting. You are bringing that that God will pave the way. the past few months, the Church which doesn’t exist into reality, and “Every day is a new challenge for has been required to make key we don’t take that lightly.” us,” they explain, “and although at decisions without any prece- With more than 12,000 followers times that feels very unknown, we dents. CONSIDER how the early on Instagram and an overwhelming know that if we keep love and people church responded to their difficult response to their recent magazine at the heart of what we do, God will moments in Acts 9:10-20. launch, it’s clear that Naked Billy is lead us toward the people, spaces and With Christ at the head, we are meeting a need among women. projects that will change lives.” led forward in power to victory. “Our passion is listening and help- With Christ at the head, we may ing people through experiences and To follow Naked Billy or subscribe to make decisions that appear counter embracing their truth,” Nicole explains. their magazine, check out @nakedbilly to good logic. Make Christ Lord of “I also work within the disability on Instagram or visit
october 31, 2020 | Adventist record 13 europlasticity is the term used to describe the Neuroplasticity and ability of the brain to change its structure and function in response to experience; that is, to “re- discipleship: How Nwire” itself. I first encountered this concept more than 30 years ago, during my early work as a physiotherapist. If, for training can transform example, a stroke had damaged the area of a patient’s brain responsible for movement of their right arm, move- us ment therapy was implemented to help the surrounding regions of the brain to learn how to perform the func- tions of the damaged area, resulting in a restoration of movement.
14 Adventist record | october 31, 2020 These early thoughts on the plasticity of the brain of “training” to be more like Him.7 Many Christians have been confirmed more recently with the aid of adopt the “trying” model, and thus they work hard at advanced imaging technology and neuroscientists have trying to be more loving, kind, unselfish, etc. However, discovered that the adult brain has a much greater ability this approach, which focuses on our own actions and to rewire itself than originally thought. attitudes, often leads to failure and guilt. In contrast, the For example, studies have revealed that the naviga- “training” model involves a commitment to developing tional demands of London taxi drivers result in above-av- devotional habits that train us to be godly (1 Timothy erage memory centres in their brains, and that it is 4:7). their intensive training that is responsible for this brain I had an “Aha” moment in understanding the differ- development.1 ence between these two approaches some years ago Similarly, studies among both pianists and string musi- while teaching one of my daughters to drive. As she cians have revealed that practising an instrument results would slide into the driver’s seat, she would often say, in growth of the areas of the brain involved in both motor “I’m going to try to get all the way to my destination and auditory functioning.2 without making a mistake!” Incredibly, researchers have also found that both Unfortunately, she would invariably make an error or practising an instrument and just imagining practising two and end up feeling discouraged with her driving. an instrument result in similar growth of the area of the I was at a loss to know how to help her. One day, I motor cortex that controls the fingers. In other words, remembered this concept of “trying” versus “training”. our thinking has the ability to change the physical struc- I said to her, “How about instead of thinking of this as ture and function of the brain.3 ‘trying’ not to make a mistake, you think of it as ‘train- A similar effect has been found to occur in individuals ing’? That way, you’re not focused on trying not to make with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Brain scans a mistake, but rather, on learning new skills and habits reveal that OCD is associated with faulty brain circuits, each time you drive.” which can literally be rewired by practising new ways This shift in her thinking about driving made all the of thinking; that is, when obsessive thoughts are inter- difference! When she made a mistake, she didn’t beat rupted with new thoughts, new brain circuits are created, herself up, because she knew she was in the process resulting in a weakening of the faulty circuits that initially of training. It also helped me to better understand the created the obsessive thoughts.4 spiritual life. While this ability of the brain to rewire itself has pro- Our devotional habits are a basic component of found implications for both physical and mental health, it training for discipleship, because it is our habits that can also help us to understand the process of disciple- ultimately shape how our brains are wired and thus ship, which is the lifelong process of learning to follow who we become. Learning to make devotional habits an Jesus and become more like Him. Central to this process integral part of our lives requires effort and intentionality; of transformation is a renewal of our minds (Romans however, the effort and intentionality is not aimed toward 12:2). Just as the brain of an individual who has suffered “trying” to become more like Jesus, but rather, toward a stroke or who struggles with OCD can be rewired to creating time and space to be with Jesus. And as we improve their functioning, as disciples of Jesus, our minds spend time with Him, coming face to face with “whatever can be renewed to become more like the mind of Christ is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is (Philippians 2:5). And, just as in the case of an individual pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable” (Philippi- with a stroke or OCD, where we place our mental effort ans 4:8), we are drawn to the beauty of Jesus. can change the actual structure and wiring of our brains— Through this lifelong process our minds are slowly setting in motion the forces that make us who we are. “rewired” to love God more and to desire to be more like But, you may ask, how does this happen? Him. As with all neuroplasticity, thinking is at the centre of spiritual transformation. As human beings, we were 1.
16 Adventist record | october 31, 2020 “If you want to win, it has to be an obsession.” —Virat Kohli, India National Cricket Captain
hese words from the captain or from one country to the next. having to leave home and relocate of the Indian National Cricket Your whole income can be based on to the other side of the world, they Tteam describe the life of every how well you perform. would do it. If it meant sticking to professional athlete and the mindset Get knocked out in the first round the strictest of diets, they would do required of any elite sportsper- of the Uzbekistan Open in Tennis? it. If it meant pushing their bodies son who wants to succeed at the Guess you’re going to need to book beyond what is believed to be phys- highest level. a quick flight and check out of your ically possible, they would do it. If you want to win, it has to be an hotel within a matter of hours so If that is the amount of commit- obsession. that you can find another tourna- ment it takes to pursue a temporary Being an elite athlete or sport- ment from which you can secure prize, how much more should we sperson takes effort. Lots and lots your income. (The joys of being a give for a permanent one? We have of effort. tennis player.) a God who, unlike most sports fans, You put your body on the line Being an athlete can be lonely, will not turn on us even after our and push yourself to the limit of it can be hard, it can be a gruel- biggest mistakes. We have a God what is humanly possible for the ling experience and it could end at who guarantees to us an eternal fans who support you on your good any time with a bad injury or poor prize, a prize that lasts far longer days, but who can then be your performance. There’s no room for than any trophy or medal. Yet, most ravenous critics on the bad “a bad day at the office” in the elite where are we in our faith? Why are ones. You may have your perfor- sports world. Being an elite sport- we not waking up early to spend mance broadcast on the internet to sperson could mean performing in time with our God? Why are we not be viewed and replayed forever. the extreme cold or heat. It could enforcing strict routines of prayer Then you have the training mean performing in the rain or in or Bible reading each day to ensure days, the workouts, the hours of the snow. It could sometimes mean that we are spiritually nourished? fitness-testing, sprint-testing and being dubbed a national disgrace for Why are we too afraid to risk skills-testing. You may push yourself making minor mistakes that end in our convenience and livelihoods to so hard that you end up vomiting devastating results.2 ensure we can best serve where after these training sessions, all to Yet every day we hear of ath- God is calling us? Why are we prove that you are worthy of com- letes who wish to perform at the unwilling to push ourselves to reach peting amongst the best, and even Olympics, to play for a professional for an eternal prize? then that may not be good enough.1 sports club, to be selected to 1 Corinthians 9:25 tells us that Being an elite sportsperson represent their nation or compete athletes compete “to win a crown requires early mornings and the in a World Cup. Every single day that will not last”, yet we have a strongest discipline. It may mean we have aspiring sports players prize that lasts forever. If winning having to resist eating a slice of who would sacrifice everything if a temporary prize is an obsession delicious chocolate cake at your it means competing at the highest for our athletes, how much more child’s birthday partly because you level. should winning the Ultimate Prize have to make sure you’re eating be an obsession for us? correctly. It may mean missing Why do they do this? weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, Former Port Adelaide Football 1. Samborski P, Chmielarz-Czarnocinska A, graduations or other special occa- Club legend Foster Williams put it Grzymisławski M (2013), “Exercise-induced vomiting”. Prz Gastroenterol ;8(6):396– sions for tournaments or training best when he declared “we exist to 400. doi:10.5114/pg.2013.39924. camps around the world. win premierships”.3 2. Vickers, E (2020). “Pressure In Sport: Being an elite athlete may mean Sports stars are yearning for How Real Is It?” Believeperform [online]. moving away from family and a premiership, a gold medal or a [Accessed April 6, 2020]. 3.
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abel de Jersey and Will Howse travelled from Hobart in Tasmania to become students at the MAustralasian Missionary College (now Avondale University College). She graduated from the teaching course in 1911 and he from the missionary course in 1912. They married on January 8, 1913 and then sailed immediately for mission service in Tahiti, French Polynesia. Their son was born the next year, 1914, and named after Eric Hare, the well-known missionary to Burma (now Myanmar) and a close friend and former college room-mate of Will Howse. In time, three siblings were born: brother Ron also in Tahiti; then sister Moira while the family was in mission service in the Cook Islands; and finally, in 1925, the family circle was made complete with the arrival of Eileen, while the family was back in Australia and living in Warburton, near Mel- bourne. From the age of seven until 19, Eric lived at War- burton where his father was employed as a printer for Signs Publishing Company. When his formal educa- tion ended in 1928, his part-time work splitting wood and washing dishes for Warburton Sanitarium became in Wahroonga and his evening accountancy studies, he full-time employment in the Signs Publishing Company was also responsible for meeting arriving missionaries in bindery, gluing newly printed cereal packets for the Sani- the only car the Union office had in those days, a Silver tarium Health Food Company (SHF). The 14-year-old junior Anniversary Buick. He also took departing missionaries to employee could not have imagined he was to become the meet their ships as they went out on mission service. This leader of the world food work of the Adventist Church, meant his Sundays were fully taken up with intense study as based in Washington DC. he had accountancy examinations to prepare for every six The young Eric, who had not thought beyond his present months. employment, was soon asked if he would like to study Very happy in his work, Eric was surprised when his accountancy, as there was a vacancy in the Signs Publishing boss, T W Hammond, noticed that Eric had never attended Company office. He was willing and soon found the office Avondale (which Eric had no intention of doing as he was work enjoyable and was promptly sent to Melbourne to close to qualifying as an accountant). But in those days train on the Comptometer. It was good that he got 100 per you did what the boss said and so Eric went off to attend cent on the final exam, as he was the only one back in the Avondale. Being self-supporting, he had to work his way Warburton office who knew how to use the machine. through his study program, which meant he took only a Eric’s Warburton work was varied in that he regu- partial academic load while there. larly helped other departments, preparing mailing labels After Avondale—back working fulltime for the Church as for example, and he quickly learned how the publishing an accountant again—Eric met May Bradley who was also program of the Church worked. Studying accountancy in his an accountant and working at the SHF Cafe in Sydney. She spare time, he was soon moved into the accounts depart- considered him a handsome young man who liked to walk ment and was responsible for wage analysis and costing. her to work, and in time he asked her to marry him. This He enjoyed his work in Warburton and was surprised when, they did in 1938. She used to say ever after, “From here on after five years, he was asked to be the assistant account- this was the best part of all.” ant at the Australasian Union office (precursor of the South In time Eric and May had two sons: Murray, who studied Pacific Division) in Wahroonga on the outskirts of Sydney. medicine and became a physician, and Kevin, who trained Not only was Eric busy with his accountancy work for the Adventist ministry, serving as a pastor in several
18 Adventist record | october 31, 2020 countries before gaining his doctorate, and becoming a problem, Eric for a time managed a dry cleaning business in ministerial training lecturer at Newbold College (UK) and Vancouver in order to support his family back in Australia. also Avondale. Once fully recovered, Eric returned to Australia and his old As it did for pretty much everyone in those days, World job at Lewisham. War II interrupted their family life and Eric, surprisingly, From 1960 Eric managed the Carmel SHF factory and volunteered for military service with the Royal Australian Air Perth wholesale operations in Western Australia. From Force (1942–1946). After training, Eric spent most of the 1964 through 1966, he managed the Lewisham factory in war years in Darwin, Northern Territory, as well as in Papua Sydney and was then very surprised to learn that he had New Guinea, serving in the air force as a medic, leaving been elected treasurer of the Australasian Division, a posi- May and their infant son, Murray, back in Sydney for the tion he held for two years, 1967-68. duration. Then, while on the way from Los Angeles to Washington After the war, their second son, Kevin, was born and to attend the General Conference session, he found himself while Eric returned to denominational service as the on the same flight as Elder Pearson, the president of the accountant for the Australasian Union, the family was General Conference. During that flight Pearson told Eric soon called to mission service where Eric was the sec- that the world Church needed to add a new department to retary-treasurer (1949-56) of the Central Pacific Union oversee all the health food operations of the Church world- Mission, based in Fiji. Eric thoroughly enjoyed their time wide and wondered if Eric would be willing to establish and there, but May not so much, especially when a hurricane then lead it. lifted the roof off their house! Thus Eric left his position as Division treasurer, with Lance Butler succeeding him, and set about selling up everything for the move to Wash- ington DC. Eric headed up the health food work of the world Church at the General Conference for 11 years. Many of the health food facto- ries around the world were not doing well, compared with the SHF operation in Aus- tralasia and Eric, having previously managed health food factory operations there, com- bined with his financial expertise, was the right man at the right time to lead the world health food industry program. Unfortunately, Eric’s new role was a demanding one which kept him away from May and home for six months of the year. With both sons having left home and married, May would have been lonely during those years, though her position at the General Conference using her accounting skills was a demanding one The entrance of the Perth café, c. 1936. (Photo credit: Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing/ESDA) and kept her very busy as secretary to W L Pascoe; so much so that when she even- tually retired the Church had to hire several On return from mission service Eric became the people to handle the workload she had coped with on her accountant for the Lewisham SHF factory in Sydney, a role own for many years! he found interesting as he was much involved there with Eric and May endured sad times as well. It must have the introduction of a new accounting system. But he was been grim for Eric and May to lose both sons in their prime also quite unwell with amoebic dysentery for which there of life, with both dying of brain tumours when only in their was then no known cure. Desperate for help, he took leave forties. from his work and travelled to the United States seeking a Eric Howse died on December 12, 2004 after 52 years solution, which his good friend in Vancouver, Canada, Dr of denominational service, 45 of them with the health food Athol Piper, researched and the problem was ultimately work. May Howse died on September 24, 2010, at the age fully resolved. While in the United States he spent some of 99. time in several IBM offices investigating for the SHF the new computer-based accounting and costing system IBM dr lester devine had developed. Once he was well on the way to completing director emeritus of the Ellen G White/Adventist Research Centre at his six months of treatment and recovery from his health Avondale University College.
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PUSHING BARROWS piece in the puzzle) and (Feature, September 19). convey. In regards to “Social seek FIRST the kingdom of Musical style is more Having said that, you justice” (Feature, September God and His righteousness important in creating don’t need drums to convey 19), we may think we are and all the problems of the a mood and conveying rhythm and write music that doing what Jesus did, but world would end. Sadly emotions than simply makes you want to dance, did He? people prefer their way, not the presence of a drum. as can be seen in Euro- Jesus never gave people God’s, and Jesus said to However, drums, or elec- pean folk music. We need a a “band-aid”, the social go elsewhere to those who tronic percussive sounds are greater discussion on music gospel, handouts, but a want to do His will (Matthew more prevalent in certain styles and worship, and it complete cure. The whole 10:5–15; 6:25–34). styles of music, such as would be good if several world NEEDS Jesus, but Matthew 6:25–34 should music for dancing. people from different points not many WANT Him. If the always be read in context to If the music makes you of view could be commis- world is joined to its idols, Amos 8:11,12 and Matthew feel like dancing, whether a sioned to write articles on the Bible says to leave them 5:6. Read Malachi 2:1–9. fast-paced nightclub style, this topic. alone. The “cure” is bringing We should be “standing up” or a slow, romantic waltz Leopold Hamulczyk, Vic people back to God’s law of against Sabbath desecration with your partner, it is not love and happiness, the 10 as any other sins of “injus- appropriate in church. And Commandments. tice” in the world and not if the music sounds like the Note: Views in “Have your say” do not necessarily rep- If we all listened to Jesus be partial to the law; only majority of secular music resent those of the editors or and His teachings and kept pushing the “barrows” we out there with its rebellious the denomination. Comments should be less than 250 words, this wonderful piece of want to push as the Phari- and sexualised nature (yes, and writers must include their legislation and taught it as sees did (James 2:10). go and analyse the words name, address and phone we should, imagine what Eric Hort, WA to your favourite songs) number. All comments are ed- ited to meet space and literary the world would be like. chances are it doesn’t requirements, but the author’s God’s plan for His disci- NOT ABOUT THE DRUMS belong in church either, original meaning will not be changed. Not all comments ples is to primarily preach Re: “The lesser contro- as the style matches the received are published. repentance (today’s missing versy: Drums in church” message they want to
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