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Comic Book Examines Prophecy recently released comic book, called Millennium, is taking the Adventist prophetic message into ew markets. Based on Revelation 20 and chapter 42 of The Great Controversy, the comic "tells the story of two young people, the results of their choices and the incredible lengths goes to to save people," says Media Interest one of the authors, Pastor Grenville Kent. "It also shows some intriguing glimpses of what heaven might in Liberty be like." Youth workers of all Christian churches. in New South Wales and all state high schools in Sydney Congress-11 have received a copy, as have all Adventist churches in Australia and New Zealand. "We've given the comic to a lot of non-Christian young people and they loved the story and the artwork," says Pastor Kent. What Do You "Our washing machine repairman said, 'Great story, but strike, it made me think.' And that's exactly what we're trying to do." Have in Mind, Millennium is available from Adventist Book Centres. God?-9

Ending the Chaos

wasn't sur- sented the second coming of Jesus. When who are comfortable have our comfort prised to dis- He didn't return, they saw this phrase disturbed occasionally. Enough to want cover that referring to judgment—the investigative something better. someone trying to judgment—as on the Day of Atonement. God's judgment will right wrongs, work out how to This passage reminded them that judg- He will end evil, and He will set up a predict weather ment had indeed begun. And the preach- kingdom of peace that will not be dis- should come up ing of William Miller from 1831 to 1844 turbed. with the chaos came to be regarded as marking the Can you imagine this world continu- theory? Edward beginning of the first angel's message ing another thousand years without God Lorenz, in 1961, (see The SDA Bible Commentary on stepping in? Without God's judgment was using a computer in an attempt to Revelation 14:7). the world will eventually self destruct. accurately predict the weather. What he discovered was that extremely minor Judgment and Jesus Just Another Death? changes in his calculations led to dra- But, in another sense, the judgment It's no coincidence that the same angel matic changes down the track. had taken place. When Jesus proclaimed, who brings the news that judgment has Chaos theory took a while to take off, "It is finished!" the judgment was cer- come is the one to proclaim the eternal but was popularised with the "butterfly tain; there was no contest. There was no gospel (good news). You see, judgment is effect," stated something like: A butter- longer any doubt about the final out- two-edged—it can be against you, or fly flaps its wings in Peking, resulting in come. God wins. His people win. given in your favour—and that is good storms in New York. In other words, a This was just as Jesus predicted: "Now news. seemingly minor event in one part of the is the time for judgment on this world; From one perspective, Jesus death was world may have a devastating impact far now the prince of this world will be driv- a minor event—one among thousands away. en out. But I, when I am lifted up from that year. Crucifixion wasn't unusual. We already knew that. Go back to the the earth, will draw all men to myself" For all His miracles and wisdom, and the beginning. A piece of fruit in a garden. (John 12:31-32, NIV). He was talking few hundred followers He'd attracted, Almost insignificant. Almost inconse- about His death. His death appeared to be just one more. quential. Almost, but not quite. Eve's The angel joins the chorus, "The hour But look beyond the frail human form one small act impacted the universe. of his judgment has come." on the cross. Here is the God-man come We still suffer the consequences. And to restore life lost at the beginning. And we're living under judgment—listen: Call for Judgment He demonstrated His power to give life "Fear God and give him glory, because Yet there is a judgment to come. Some by restoring His own. Jesus, the second the hour of his judgment has come" refer to it as the executive judgment— Adam, succeeded in life where the first (Revelation 14:7, NIV). when the judgment is enacted. There's a failed (see Romans 5:12-19). Then He call for this judgment, you've heard it— broke death's power. Our Pioneers usually in the terms of a plea for justice. Because of Jesus' death, the good That the judgment mentioned in We, who live the comfortable life— news is that judgment is in our favour Revelation 14 is not at the second com- where our greatest desire may be limited when we accept Him as Lord and ing is obvious—the judgment "has to owning more, to pushing the banks for Saviour. There's nothing to fear, because come." It isn't future. It's now. a better interest rate, to keeping the He's the judge who suffered the judg- Imagine the excitement of early neighbour's dog off the front lawn—can ment we deserve so that He can find in Adventists as they studied this text after miss the cry for justice. our favour. the disappointment of 1844. They felt that But look at Rwanda; visit the poor of And that judgment will end the chaos. the "cleansing of the sanctuary" repre- India; talk to a rape victim. And even we Bruce Manners

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PAGE 3 True Happiness

by Ruth Krieg

fairness and decency, to be generous to comes. This is true and everlasting hap- artime London, 1916. We losers and modest in success, but money piness, the peace that makes my old age W didn't know it then, but we has turned sport into a profession for the a time of joy and overwhelming love. were exactly halfway through the most players and a circus for the onlookers. With the basis of compassionate terrible war in history. Most of the mer- Being showered by champagne is an love—as demonstrated by our Saviour, chant ships that brought us our food lay uncomfortable, sticky mess, but useful Jesus Christ—living on earth takes on a sunken at the bottom in the icy waters of for getting rid of the stuff! vastly different quality. It becomes the North Atlantic. The arts—music, painting, literature— instinctive to be nonjudgmental, to see The war office was calling up middle- are full of people cutting the heads off the other side of situations and questions. aged men as the flower of young English "tall poppies." No lasting happiness To truly love is not something that manhood lay dead in the fields at there. comes easily, except perhaps between a Flanders. Food mother and child was scarce in (and even that is London, and we sometimes not ld'a aespies., 1,44E41 ii..14. A.v 6..1'• yr* 0, 1411,Ne. se Se re eee41Y. • tn.ohnosel ddr. • 1...• 14 h ate what we =r..1m =.01i6o AAA As spontaneous). sis seise ,Wi `1"`'''. 7,,l could get—dis- r/r.." Ittiewri el God, however, hs • •STA, VAs gt• .44,11 SS Islas ••• hese Hsi AA. • •14.44, 4se , essesser,s4s. eased potatoes, Sees• ors.; Asa. old• loves us all—rich •4 tAr sr* u. .41,1:4„ era, rabbits (quite wr, ISAIM R and poor, young • • Ian h• t.•=1 OM Sees.- I. SAI,j=ree4. nice in pies), se' the dust Asleis• P and old. I see the A He laS PrAPet,A 111.S.4144s, A Palm el ea • les1y A AA. bread and drip- AA., • WILL •vevise Ser.11 Len; r. tender, compas- vielAS At' ihm .des rise s. , ping. We slept in ...//bor 'Sots sionate love the .r7.4••-•f •••• , ?LT, our clothes :=4,r' z.1 „:„. ' ...'Irt:qrr,*t whole of humani- ;,.s, c.,,7ii-.-,„....7 ,•••..., .7,..,. .,-.,77" - • ti ths, • SAP leIS .tes because of the '1/7t.treef=s , ty shows a new- .?r,t 0 17E7 ea'= .11', es. AAA 44 Way PAW, tbw ...„ L.,,,,,,,,,•••11•%.• •••&,. ' .i"+ lo AA Sus 1.me = isessoltrr.."'414,1 ,".'4.1 .44"A- t, ' rw air raids. el the Los V'S, ASAvA born baby or a 0. ..-- ,' Ass les 4,vasrs .e4r ...... a.!:""' tit12- . A. ,,i RAMAT helpless kitten, as And it was my N.tr:d,..„... ori V.J•74=4. -4t=,*.".. urp g ellierrds4vet• see birthday. My .,..4.,.... 0 4=44.1xel the kind of love 4611.4SAT •14. parents had ARAL* M1 T•t&V,V1::= God feels for us. .4= has* tiss ••Ae bought a King tv.r7„:.t ,1.6 11. •••• The difference is 'LONA AAd. me lgsre•Tra. saw M. `•••••• •17,000 1,1•• r.„....,E:•;;;:, • , e, that we feel it James Bible for ,r. Ss Imes me. I wasn't IT& trti..= 1.11 momentarily; He 72q. feels it eternally. very pleased; I Andmax• d•Iiive• "=,,,t,.." • TN Iwo .Vd Ida Uai~ would have pre- 24..,-11"Irs ASS MO 11,041.. Between the As ,t- ‘44,1PosAsINS, LAI sets d. ferred something covers of my old special to eat or Bible, that I a toy. thought so little Inside my father wrote, "Ruth Alice Another trap set for unwary feet is to of so long ago, there are many treasures. Cranfield on her 8th birthday March 20, emphasise the outward appearance. In Among them Psalm 71—my psalm. My 1916, from Mother and Father." On the these so-called enlightened days, physi- use-by date has long since gone, but I facing page, "The Lord grant you that cal attraction is being confused with hap- believe every single prayer in my psalm you may find happiness" (Ruth 1:9). piness, with love. But this so-called love has been answered, especially verses 18 The curious thing about happiness is is the opposite of real love, the love God and 19, which I believe is the reason I that the more one seeks to find it, the has for us and the love He wants us to still live on. more elusive it becomes. I've sought it have for each other. There have been "great and sore trou- in many ways and found that it never True love looks behind and beyond bles" in my life, many illnesses includ- comes alone, but always hand in hand the exterior to the real person; behind the ing cancer, but He has "quickened me with its opposite—mental or physical mask of human flesh. Millions strive for again" or restored my life (verse 20). pain, and sometimes both. outward perfection as if this is the It has been a long battle, but now I'm Happiness isn't proportional to the important ingredient needed to gain or in a safe harbour, waiting for my Pilot to amount of money one possesses, regain love in their lives. lead me ashore, secure in His love and although many people think it is. True and lasting happiness is the com- mercy. "In thee, 0 Lord, do I put my Happiness is very brief if you excel in fort of knowing the guiding hand of God trust ..." (verse 1). 0 sport—so soon you are too old. has been there, even in the darkest hours; Sportsmanship used to mean a sense of and that He will be there when the call Ruth Kreig writes from Rossmoyne, WA.

RECORD May 31, 1997 $A20,000 Beard Raises Curiosity

embers at Glen Innes (NSW) church are Mraising money to relieve their curiosity. Arnold Turner, who lives in Glen Innes (the "land of the beardies"), was challenged at a recent youth meeting to shave off his beard as a fundraiser to help replace the church that was destroyed by an arsonist in August last year. In a light-hearted moment he agreed. "But the look of horror on what can be seen of his face had to be seen to be believed," said Glen Innes church minister Pastor Barry Satchell (pictured, examining Mr Turner's beard). "This was a serious challenge." Mr Turner, who's had a beard since he was 19 (his two teenage daughters have never seen him without one, nor have the thousands of Pathfinders Mr Turner has ministered to as a district and club director over the past 20 years), has vowed to remove it, but for no less than $A20,000. "And for $A30,000 IT shave off my hair as well," he said. The conditions? The money must be raised before September 25 (when the new church will be completed), and it can't include any grant from the local conference. "We want to know how many chins lurk beneath that ancient growth," says Pastor Satchell.

al au dear Clippings Movements • Life's Big Num hers Interdivision Transfers 2000 Lawrence Fowler, from director, Boulangerie The number of stars in our galaxy that have been sur- Adventiste, Haiti, Inter-American Division, to site manager, veyed by international astronomers. This is less than one- Sanitarium Health Food Company, New South Wales; millionth of the total number of stars known to exist in the Branimir Schubert, from field work, Victorian galaxy.—Sunday Age Conference, to Theology Department director, Pakistan Adventist Seminary. 6,090,000,000 Estimate of the world's population at the end of this cen- SPD Transfer tury.—Sunday Age Keith Grolimund, from field work, South Queensland Conference, to Ministerial Association secretary, Papua New Guinea Union Mission. 2800 The number of new McDonald's stores expected to open Avondale Appointment this year. More than 70 per cent will be outside the United Stephen Kane, to ministerial intern, North New South States, with 500 scheduled to open in Japan.—Sunday Age Wales Conference.

4 RECORD May 31, 1997 Web Site Develops what's needed for other peo- Gosford Youth Team Holds Fly'n'teach The St Albans (Vic) ple to get it across." She is church Internet site keen to have samples of chil- fly'n'teach (http://www.ozemail.com.au/ dren's stories to her (148 Fox Ateam from —advpress) continues to Valley Road, Wahroonga Gosford develop. The site now NSW 2076) by the end of (NSW) church includes a discussion forum June. returned from a (featuring questions such as, two-week visit "Would God approve of to the Solomon human genetic cloning?" and, Bible Invites Islands on May "If all are called to It's in the mail. Auburn 2. evangelise the world togeth- (NSW) church members have The team er, who will decide the been letterboxing Bible invi- spent more rules?") and audio samples tations to homes in their com- than a week in (featuring well-known munity every Sabbath after- Taramata, an American author Will noon since March. So far isolated village Baron). there have been 50 requests on Small for Bibles or Bible studies. Malaita Island. Church minister Pastor Some members Good Kids Writer? Nataniel Periera has set a taught sewing, mechanics and health-education classes, Do you tell effective bed- goal of 100 responses by the while others built walls for the 12-member local church. time stories? Can you write? end of the year. Each evening they showed nature slides and videos in the With new curriculums being church. developed for children's The fly'n'teach, organised by Gosford church member Sabbath school Bible study Pacific Islands Graham Allen and youth leader Sonia Allum, took two guides, the South Pacific years to plan and finance. Division Children's Help Needed Pictured is one of the Taramata village children. Ministries Department is Adventists on the tiny searching for good writers. Polynesian island of Bellona "If a person can tell a story are struggling to continue to share, but the lack of prop- International Development, for children," says director offering services to their er venues and facilities mean was recently approved for the Janet Rieger, "they know community. "We have more there are things we can't do," Adventist Development and says a local leader. Relief Agency in Bosnia. No University Status for Avondale, Yet Adventists first came to Bellona in the late '30s, vondale College's application for university staus has bringing with them a commu- News Extra A een rejected. New South Wales Education Minister John nity service program called Aquilina has asked the college to address a number of issues Dorcas. Now known as Gay Proposal before its request for university status is reconsidered. AdCare, "it still helps spread Reflecting on recent high- The decision came after a government-appointed Advisory the gospel here," says Eastern profile gay marriage media Committee, made up of vice-chancellors and senior aca- Solomon Islands Mission reports, British Union demics, recommended that university status be granted. Community Services director Conference president Pastor "The recommendation is gratifying," says college princi- Johnie Tango. Cecil Perry has asked pal Dr Geoffrey Madigan. "But we're disappointed the cabi- Christians to endorse what net has taken a more cautious position." the Bible says. The call The college was asked to give further attention to: World Church comes after a former bishop, • establishing links with another university explaining that homosexuali- • developing structures for the proposed university ADRA Bosnia Boost ty is "simply something many • increasing the research activity and the range of post- A $US5.4 million, 14- people have to live with," graduate programs, and month food distribution pro- asked for gay "marriages" to • bringing the gender balance of staff in line with other gram, financed by the United be sanctioned by the Church higher education institutions. States Agency for of England.—ANN "Avondale will be working closely with its Board of Governors to maintain the distinctive character of its educa- CHURCH CALENDAR tional philosophy, while ensuring that its academic pro- June 14 Literature Evangelist Day grams receive appropriate recognition," says public rela- June 21 Pacific Islands Advancement Offering tions director Philip Knight. June 21 Women's Ministries Emphasis Day June 28 Religious Liberty Day

RECORD May 31, 1997 5 Christians and Festivals by Ross Cole

broad typological scope, encompassing the Christ's sacrifice as "our Passover." dventists have always taught that first and second advents.' It might there- Instead, it designates Christ Himself as the ithristians should keep the sev- fore be argued that they should continue to Christians' Passover. enth-day Sabbath, but never that they be observed throughout the Christian era. The symbolic setting of the entreaty should also keep the Passover, the Feast of But this argument doesn't hold true. For suggests that Paul is designating the entire Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, the Feast of instance in Colossians 2:11, circumcision Christian life as a festival. So it isn't sur- Trumpets, the Day of Atonement or the points to the "removal of the body of the prising that Paul doesn't tie in the celebra- Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23:4-44). Are flesh," an event that receives its ultimate tion of the Lord's Supper with Passover we being consistent? realisation at the time of the resurrection time. Instead, he states that "as often as ye In the past, Colossians 2:16, 17 seemed (1 Corinthians 15:35-37). Revelation 6:9 eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do to settle the question: "Let no man there- uses the language of the sacrificial altar to show the Lord's death till he come" (1 fore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in describe the martyred believers and their Corinthians 11:26). The Lord's Supper is respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, cry for vindication; and Revelation 15:7- not a continuation of the Passover. It or of the sabbath days: which are a shad- 16:17 uses the language of bowls filled appears as its replacement.6 ow of things to come; but the body is of with sacrificial blood to describe the out- There are hints that Paul may have Christ." pouring of the seven last plagues. But no observed Passover and Pentecost.' But the Traditionally, we claimed these "sab- Adventist would argue that Christians Jerusalem Council doesn't prohibit Jewish bath days" were the annual festival sab- must continue to practise circumcision and Christians from observing their own cus- baths, not the seventh-day Sabbath. But animal sacrifice. toms; it stipulates that the Law of Moses is some Adventist scholars argue that the Jesus claims that He will not eat the not to be enforced upon Gentile converts term includes the weekly Sabbath.' Of Passover "until [Greek, hear] it be fulfilled (Acts 15:19, 20, 28, 29). In fact, Paul is course, they don't believe that the seventh- in the kingdom of God" (Luke 22:16). It willing to offer sacrifices so that everyone day Sabbath is abolished, but they teach might therefore be concluded that when will know he is happy for Jews to obey the that Colossians 2:16, 17 refers to certain the kingdom of God does come, He will law (Acts 21:17-26). But nobody would aspects of Colossian Sabbath observance: eat it again. However, the use of the word conclude we should offer animal sacrifices for example, the offering of animal sacri- heos elsewhere does not always imply a today. So we shouldn't use similar evi- fice.' But, if they are right, the passage change in situations.' This verse may sim- dence to conclude we should observe might not teach the abolition of the annual ply mean that Jesus will never celebrate Passover and Pentecost. festivals either. the Passover again.' Paul exhorts, "Therefore let us keep the Where Shall We Turn? Festivals and New Testament feast, not with old leaven, neither with the Clearly, the New Testament does not While New Testament evidence might leaven of malice and wickedness; but with state that Christians must observe Old seem to support the perpetuity of the annu- the unleavened bread of sincerity and Testament festivals. But neither does it al festivals, a close examination presents a truth" (1 Corinthians 5:8). But the previ- explicitly state that these festivals are no different picture. These festivals have a ous verse does not refer to the emblems of longer necessary. Where, then, shall we

References sabbaths, as part of the shadow, that was done away achri in Luke 21:24; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Revelation 1."Commentators agree that these three expressions with in Christ." Kenneth H Wood, "The 'Sabbath 2:10, 25. Samuele Bacchiocchi, "The Advent Hope (`festival,' new moon' and `sabbath') represent a log- Days' of Colossians 2:16, 17," in The Sabbath in for Human Hopelessness: A Theological Study of the ical and progressive sequence (annual, monthly and Scripture and History, Kenneth A Strand (ed), Meaning of the Second Advent for Today," Biblical weekly) as well as an exhaustive enumeration of Review and Herald Publishing Association, Perspectives, no 6, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1986, sacred times. This interpretation is validated by the Washington, DC, 1982, page 341. Bacchiocchi, ibid, page 240. occurrence of these terms in similar or reverse page 117, argues that a superstitious Sabbath obser- 5. See Jose Maria Casciaro et al (eds), The Navarre sequence five times in the Septuagint [Greek Old vance linked to astrology is indicated here. Bible: Saint Luke's Gospel, trans Brian McCarthy, Testament]" (Samuele Bacchiocchi in "The Sabbath 3. Passover is fulfilled primarily at the cross, but the Four Courts Press, Dublin, 1987, page 266. in the New Testament: Answers to Questions," future dimension of its typology is evident in Luke 6. Notice Ellen White's model of communion as the Biblical Perspectives, no 5, 1990, page 116). See also 22:16; 1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 19:9. The abrogation and replacement of Passover: "Christ was Paul Giem, "Sabbaton in Col 2:16," Andrews future dimension of Pentecost is likewise evident in 1 standing at the point of transition between two University Seminary Studies, 19, 1981, pages 195-210. Corinthians 15:20, 23; Revelation 14:4. economies and their two great festivals.... As He ate 2. "Inasmuch as some ritual observances commanded 4. Paul states we are "the offscouring of all things the Passover with His disciples, He instituted in its by the laws of Moses were held on the weekly unto (hens) this day" (1 Corinthians 4:13). However, place the service that was to be the memorial of His Sabbath-for example, the daily burnt offering was he does not mean that he expects anything to be any great sacrifice. The national festival of the Jews was doubled on that day—perhaps Paul used sabbath different the next day. See also Luke 13:21; John to pass away forever" (The Desire of Ages, page 652). generically, intending to include these ceremonies 5:17; 1 Corinthians 15:6. The same point may be Emphasis added. along with those that specifically involved annual made about the use of the synonymous preposition 7. Luke reports that Paul and his travelling compan-

6 RECORD May 31,1997 THEOLOGY turn for an answer? The fact is, the New they could be meant only for Israel. And The date of Pentecost is calculated from Testament itself suggests that the Old the question of their relationship to the events connected to the observance of the Testament provides the key. sacrificial system remains an open one. Feast of Unleavened Bread (Leviticus This suggestion may sound strange, but In the context of "feast days" and 23:11-15), so it would not continue to be Paul isn't just referring to the New "solemn assemblies" (Amos 5:21), the observed outside an Israelite setting. The Testament when he writes, "All scripture Lord asks, "Have ye offered unto me sac- Feast of Tabernacles has an Israelite set- is given by inspiration of God, and is prof- rifices and offerings in the wilderness ting, for the tabernacles or booths specifi- itable for doctrine, for reproof, for correc- forty years, 0 house of Israel?" (verse cally commemorate the booths of Israel's tion, for instruction in righteousness" (2 25). The anticipated answer is, No, with wilderness sojourn (Leviticus 23:42, 43)." Timothy 3:16, emphasis added). When the underlying assumption that practices The harvest nature of both feasts suggests Jesus declares, "The Sabbath was made that applied through the wilderness period that neither would have been observed in for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mark have priority over those that didn't. It's the wilderness. 2:27), He isn't announcing a new teach- further assumed that festal sacrifices and Jesus' death brings an end to the ing—He's arguing from the time when offerings did not apply through the peri- Levitical sacrificial system (see Daniel humans and the Sabbath were made.' od. 9:27; Matthew 27:50, 51; Hebrews 10:1- The Jerusalem Council clearly exempts The alien or "stranger" is expected to 14). The Old Testament commands spe- Gentiles from circumcision. This decision observe the weekly Sabbath,'° and Israel is cial sacrifices for the Sabbath (Numbers might look like a definite break with the expected to observe it through the wilder- 28:9, 10). But the institution of the Mosaic law, but it is based on James's ness period (Ezekiel 20:12-26)." Sabbath at creation suggests that it has a appeal to the authority of Moses: "For However, the uncircumcised alien is purpose beyond that of the sacrificial sys- Moses of old time hath in every city them barred from the Passover table (Exodus tem. So these sacrifices are made for the that preach him, being read in the syna- 12:43-50), and circumcision is suspended Sabbath, not the Sabbath for the sacri- gogues every sabbath day" (Acts 15:21). from the rebellion at Kadesh-Barnea until fices. However, the annual festivals are "James argues that his proposal is to be the entrance into the Promised Land. The made for the sacrifices, not the sacrifices accepted because it expresses what Moses Passover Feast and the Feast of for the festivals. expects from the Gentiles who wish to live Unleavened Bread would also be suspend- This dependence of the festivals on the among the Israelites. This interpretation is ed from the time of the rebellion sacrificial system is evident in a number supported by the fact that the four ritual onwards:' of passages. In Leviticus 23:37 the stated laws [of Acts 15:20] are part of the function of the annual holy days is to Mosaic law (Leviticus 17-18)." Annual festivals are in a differ- mark out special times in the sacrificial If Moses's expectations were relevant to ent category to the weekly calendar." The rhetorical question of the first Christians, then they may still be Sabbath and are by no means Hosea 9:5 presupposes that with the ces- relevant to us today. binding upon us today. sation of the sacrificial system comes the cessation of festal observances.' The par- Festivals in the Old Testament allels within Numbers 9:6, 7 identifies the The Bible teaches that the Sabbath was Aliens are included in the observance of Passover with "the offering of the Lord." instituted at creation (Genesis 2:1-3). It's the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost and of the Numbers 9:13 announces the severest for all, not just Jews. It predates the Feast of Tabernacles (Deuteronomy 16:11, penalty against anyone who does not entrance of sin and the need of a Saviour. 14). But their participation is voluntary observe the Passover properly, precisely So it outlasts the "shadows" abolished rather than compulsory, since Deuteron- because he has not brought the offering of when Jesus died. The annual festivals omy 16:16 only commands that "all your the Lord at the right time. were instituted at the time of Moses, so males" attend these feasts. The Day of Atonement is holy, precise-

ions "sailed away from Philippi after the days of dependent status of the alien, rather than on his or her booths, but no mention is made of any penalty upon unleavened bread" (Acts 20:6) and that they wanted religious practise. non-Israelites who do not do the same. Zechariah to be in Jerusalem by Pentecost (Acts 20:15). On 11. The passage refers repeatedly to "my Sabbaths." 14:16-19 predicts that Israel's defeated enemies will another occasion Paul expresses his wish to stay in At first sight, it might be thought that this term either observe the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem Ephesus until Pentecost (1 Corinthians 16:8). But includes the annual Sabbaths. But "the Sabbaths of or face drought and plague. But this insistence on these texts may simply be chronological notes. the Lord" is an expression for the weekly Sabbath, their participation could simply be an ironic transfor- 8. See Samuele Bacchiocchi, Divine Rest for Human not the annual holy days (see Leviticus 23:3, 37, 38). mation of a symbol of shared blessing into a symbol Restlessness: A Theological Study of the Good News 12. See Patriarchs and Prophets, page 485, com- of their subjugation to Jerusalem. This passage cannot of the Sabbath for Today, Pontifical Gregorian menting on Joshua 5:2-10. Ezekiel 45:21 subsumes be used to argue for the universal application of the University Press, Rome, 1980, page 41. the whole of the Feast of Unleavened Bread under the feast in a setting where literal Israel is no longer the 9. Samuele Bacchiocchi, The Sabbath in the New title of "Passover." During the Feast of Unleavened focus of the fulfilment of prophecy. Testament, page 164. Bread, native born or aliens ate prohibited from eat- 14.That the weekly Sabbath of verse 3 is not includ- 10. Exodus 20:10; 23:12; Deuteronomy 5:14. ing anything leavened (Exodus 12:19). But only the ed in the summation is evident from verse 38, that Rabbinic Judaism distinguishes between the circum- uncircumcised alien is in view, since the verse threat- they are "besides the Sabbaths of the Lord." cised "righteous alien," and the uncircumcised ens that the offender will be "cut off from the congre- 15. Hosea 9:3, 4, speaks of the exile suspending the "sojourning alien" and traditionally identifies the gation of Israel," and the uncircumcised alien is not operation of the sacrificial system. When verse 5 alien in these verses as the former. However, counted as part of "the congregation of Israel" asks, "What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the Deuteronomy 5:15 recalls Israel's slavery in Egypt, (Exodus 12:47, 48). day of the feast of the Lord?" the expected response is suggesting that Deuteronomy 5:14 focuses on the 13. Israelites are here commanded to dwell in the clearly, "Nothing."

RECORD May 31, 1997 7 THEOLOGY ly because it is the time when the ritual atonement of the sanctuary is made Meeting Ellen White (Leviticus 16:29-34). And when a new sanctuary is being dedicated or no sanctu- Whe story of Ellen White and her influence on the Seventh-day Adventist Church ary is operational, it may be suspended, has been one of fascination to many and, on the other hand, a concern to some. even when other annual sacred times are George Knight deals with both these areas and pulls them together into refreshing not.' harmony. The Old Testament evidence suggests The book is divided into three sections. The first gives that the annual festivals are in a different an overview of her life in the first 90 pages. Knight, as a category to the weekly Sabbath and are historian, discusses many of the events surrounding her by no means binding upon us today. The life and describes (with quotes from writers living in Sabbath was instituted at creation, but the her day) why she emphasised certain aspects in her annual festivals were instituted at the ministry. Background information on the Millerite time of Moses. Amos 5:25 expresses the movement that shaped some of her feelings—such as priority of those laws that applied her sense of inadequacy—come to an understand- through the wilderness period over those able light. that did not. Reactions, positive and negative, from church The Sabbath commandment applied members living then, over her gift from God help throughout the wilderness period, but give understanding to why she wrote what she most of the festivals clearly didn't. The did. Sabbath is independent of the sacrificial Knight points out that the gift given Ellen system abolished in Christ. The annual White was not the prime mover in the doctrinal festivals presuppose it. formation of the church, but it was the Bible. Of course, it's one thing to say that Doctrines came about as people studied the Bible Christians do not need to celebrate the and, as Knight says, "The vision of Ellen White performed a festivals. It is quite another to say that confirming function." He describes her as having slight reluctance in they must not celebrate them. Jewish con- some of the major doctrines of the church—including the Sabbath. It was only after verts were not expected to abandon their extensive Bible study that the position became accepted. traditional observances (Acts 21:20-25). Throughout this first section the reader cannot help but gain an understanding that Paul had Timothy circumcised to remove God led in the development of this worldwide church. And Ellen White was used to a potential barrier to the spread of the confirm the decisions of the brethren and provided a guiding light—not always with- gospel among the Jews (Acts 16:1). out difficulty. As spiritual Jews, Christians might It's interesting to see we still have the same type of problems that existed back rightfully reclaim elements of the obser- then. His report of the 1888 Minneapolis Conference illustrates the wisdom of God vance of the festivals as a part of their as He led the church through troubled waters. own heritage. On the other hand, the The second section is only 18 pages long and deals with the writings of Ellen moment that any attempt is made to com- White. The first section of the book needs to be read to gain the most out of this sec- pel festival observance, our duty is to tion. This portion deals with the differences between books, compilations, testi- denounce this as the proclamation of monies, counsels, letters and manuscripts. It also deals with published works and another gospel, just as Paul did when unpublished works and the role of the White Estate. attempts were made to compel circumci- One cannot help but feel God still watches over her writings. sion (Galatians 3:1-7). CI The final section deals with the major themes of Ellen White's writings and lists seven: "The love of God"; "the great controversy"; "Jesus, the cross, and Ross Cole is the head of the theology department at Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea. through Him"; "the centrality of the Bible"; "the Second Coming"; "the third angel's message and Adventist mission"; "practical and the development of 16. The dedication of Solomon's Temple was marked Christian character." by a week-long celebration immediately preceding The book takes only about three hours to read carefully. Those who have studied the Feast of Booths, from the 15th to the 22nd days of the seventh month (1 Kings 8:65, 66; 2 Chronicles denominational history or have been Adventists for some time will recognise many 7:9, 10). This extra week began on the eighth day of of the incidents portrayed as landmarks in the development of the church. Knight the month, two days before the date of the Day of gives us an understanding of the role of Ellen White in these incidents. Atonement (Leviticus 16:29; 23:27). It might be This is an excellent book to give to people just coming into the church, as it con- argued that the Day of Atonement was observed, but simply isn't mentioned. However, it is difficult to see firms the prophetic gift of the past and its continuing presence today. It is also good how a fast would fit with the feasting for the dedica- for current Adventists who feel they need to reshape their understanding of Ellen tion. Ezra 3:1-3 refers to the post-exilic reinstitution White and the gift on inspiration. 111 of daily offerings at the temple site on the first day of the seventh month, and Ezra 3:4-6 refers to prescribed George R Knight, Meeting Ellen White, Review and Herald Publishing Association, Hagerstown, USA, sacrifices for the Feast of Tabernacles being offered a 1996, paperback 127 pages. June book of the month price $A14.95, $NZ19.95. Available at Adventist short time later. However, there is no intervening ref- Book Centres. Reviewed by D K Hosken. erence to the observance of the Day of Atonement.

8 RECORD May 31,1997 SUFFERING What Do You Have in Mind, God?

by Robert S Folkenberg

ence to the supernatural. This perspec- every true follower. e sat on a stump at the edge of a tive invades the mind with such subtlety But what about the tragedies that defy Hforested area dividing two hous- that even Christians find themselves liv- our understanding Why do good people ing developments. When asked what he ing life on secular terms, with only occa- suffer while the wicked prosper? was doing, he looked up with tear-filled sional reference to God and His will. Ordinary reason cannot answer. In his eyes. The biblical picture is vastly different. best-selling book Why Bad Things "I don't know where I belong," he In the Bible, real life not only acknowl- Happen to Good People, Rabbi Harold said. edges a supernatural realm, but insists Kushner concludes that we can never He pointed up to where his father that everything everywhere centres on really know, so we must take courage lived with his girlfriend and her children, the Creator God. The very first verse of and face life bravely, encouraging one then down to where his mother lived Scripture begins with an acknowledg- another as best we can. with her boyfriend and his children. ment of His primacy—at the very begin- But God's cosmic perspective pro- "I don't think either one wants me," ning God already is there. vides answers, if not to every detail, then he said. "So I've decided to sit here until What's more, the Bible tells us of a to the one foundational question. We live I can figure it out." raging struggle going on at a level in a battlefield, and those pieces of A great number of things don't offer beyond our senses. In Eden our first par- tragedy and disappointment we find— simple solutions, things that resist ratio- ents walk with the Creator, who has just and leave—along the way are sobering nal explanations: a promising young life conferred upon them evidence of it. But the end is snuffed out by the hand of a predator His most precious of the battle is in sight, eter- lurking in her apartment; a couple lose gift—life. But they nally evidenced by a bloody all their children in an instant when their also meet Satan, the cross with a gleaming van rolls into a river. rebel cast out of heav- crown. Christ is the victor! What is it like to watch your child en. Often life seems not to starve? Around the world 60,000 people To the secular hang together. But with bib- die from starvation every day. More than mind, talk of these lical insight we can look at 500 million women and children live in elements seems mere both sides of the curtain. poverty—at least 44 million people are prattle. But until we Then, understanding, we homeless. acknowledge this sec- can reach out and claim Violence, senseless tragedy, civil war, ond dimension and its God's promises, including floods, hurricanes.... Where's the sense impact on our lives, His ultimate promise: "I of it? What do You have in mind, God? we will never really will never fail you nor for- What's Your cosmic perspective? understand why life sake you" (Hebrews 13:5, We learn early that life is often filled seems to pull us this RSV). with disorder. For a dozen generations way and that. As the suffocating burden 1111111111v the Western world has operated on the We face conse- of sin settled upon Christ at presumed universality of cause and quences of actions over which we have Calvary, it pressed from Him the wild effect. Applied to the exploration of no control. Are we then pawns, shuffled cry of the sinner forever lost: "My God, nature, this principle yields satisfying across an earthy landscape by hidden my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" results much of the time. But it carries forces beyond our control? Indeed, no! (Matthew 27:46). with it the deadening message that we Such fatalism is foreign to the Because He endured that vast aban- are in charge, that if we can find all the Scriptures, and here's why. The cosmic donment in our place, we shall never causes, we can control all the effects. struggle, as narrated in Revelation 12, have to face it. ❑ Such a thesis neatly dispenses with began in heaven and reached its climax God. Modern science, history and social at Calvary. Jesus' resurrection marked a Robert S Folkenberg is the president of the General ideology have developed without refer- victory that guarantees eternal life to Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

RECORD May 31, 1997 9 "Amazing" Prayer Conferences Mark New Spiritual Beginning rayer conferences featuring 1000-seat auditorium, seminar PPastor Garrie Williams, a min- rooms, cafeteria and accommoda- ister and author from the USA, tion facilities. were held in South Australia over Pastor Watts estimated about the Anzac Day long weekend, and 1000 people attended the meetings then in Victoria. on Sabbath. Those who registered Adelaide suburban churches for the entire weekend-long pro- closed for the meetings, as the gram received a 43-page manual South Australian Conference sub- on how to set up a prayer ministry. stituted the prayer conference for The SPC provided an Adventist their annual Easter camp. The con- Book Centre resource and book ference operated the program as a display for attendees, and sold regional meeting and invited every- $A10,000 of merchandise. one to attend. According to Mr Nixon, a quarter "Many members said it was the of sales were Michael Harris CDs best thing that's ever happened in and tapes. South Australia," says Pastor Neil Mr Nixon says that Pastor

Watts, conference president. "It Williams's books are still among tts marked the beginning of a new the most popular sold by ABCs.

N Wa spiritual direction for members and His 1995 devotional, Welcome, to: pastors alike. Holy Spirit, was one of the few to Pho "It was like a second Pastor Garrie Williams (at lectern) stands with his prayer min- ever sell out. Pentecost—the 'latter rain,' some istry team under the Adelaide prayer conference theme, "The weekend was deeply spiri- might say. There were some real "United in Prayer." tual," said Mr Nixon. "It was spiri- life-changing experiences—some tually refreshing. And a lot of peo- people claiming to be physically healed. coordinator for the Southern California ple had their eyes opened to what prayer It was certainly a time of spiritual and Conference, who spoke about compas- is really about." emotional healing." sion and love as the basis of an interces- After the Adelaide conference, Pastor The four-day-long event opened with sory prayer ministry; and Pastor Williams's team went directly to The a Thursday-evening program and con- Williams, who spoke on prayer and heal- Basin youth facility in Melbourne, cluded on the Sunday morning. It includ- ing. where they ran a similar program begin- ed Sabbath worship services and nightly Also with the US prayer team was ning on the Sunday night. sessions by Pastor Williams; a choice of Afro-American vocalist Michael Harris. About 30 people—equal numbers of workshops each day; family activity Mr Harris had been deep into the drug men and women—attended the three- times; praise programs; and special scene before experiencing conversion. day program, with about 80 attending prayer times. With Mr Harris was his Fijian-born wife, the night meetings. Pastor Phil Gager, "The results of the program are amaz- Amber. Mrs Harris is wheelchair-bound Victorian Conference church ministries ing," says Pastor Watts. "Pastors are as the result of a car accident. She has a director, said he felt that attendances suf- enthusiastic and so are their congrega- wheelchair ministry in Los Angeles. fered because the conference was run tions. Members have set up prayer net- During the meetings Mr Harris told during the working week. "But those works in their churches. They are phon- the inspiring story of his "one-step" cure who came were ecstatic!" he says. ing their pastors and conference officers, from a life of drugs and alcohol, and a Attendees formed two groups: one to praying with them. Parents drop into destitute marriage, through to conversion act as prayer partners for their ministers, their local church school and pray with and his . "He was an absolute and a second who would act as catalysts their children's teachers. hit," says Rod Nixon, Signs Publishing to encourage the formation of prayer "I believe prayer is the key to turning Company (SPC) Book Department man- groups in their home churches. our conference around." ager, who attended the conference. "His Pastor Gager said there was a great Workshop presenters included: Sandi singing was awesome; it drew people." need for such a program, and that it was Worsham, who's been involved in prayer Rather than meeting in the traditional a pity more people didn't come. He said conferences and women's retreats in the camp-meeting style, organisers chose the the Victorian Conference would like to USA, who dealt with caring for those Christian Family Centre, in Seaton, a continue this emphasis on prayer as part with addictions, dependency and emo- suburb in Adelaide's north-west, as the of an ongoing prayer program.—Lee tional bondage; Janet Lui, the prayer program venue. The complex includes a Dunstan

10 RECORD May 31, 1997 Youth Storm Religious Liberty Congress Torres Strait Sparks Media Interest wenty youth from the Northern TAustralian Conference recently min- istered to 200 Torres Strait Islander chil- dren as part of a week-long STORM Co (Service To Others Really Matters) mis- sion program. The group ran children's programs on Thursday, Hem and Moa islands, while South Pacific Division Volunteer Services coordinator Pastor Eric White ran a parenting program on Thursday Island. Many of the youth said they plan to go again next year. STORM Co, set up for young people with limited time for ministry, provides services for children in remote commu- nities. It was their second visit to the Torres

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people get excited about Jesus and the Pho church," says Northern Australian Ballarat (Vic) church member Rudi Caspersz posts letters to President Fernando Cardoso of Brazil, thanking him for the country's religious freedom. Conference youth director Pastor John Wells. "They realise they can each play a he Fourth World Congress on Religious Liberty (June 22-26, Rio de Janeiro, role in sharing Jesus and helping people TBrazil) is already creating great interest, reports Dr John Graz, secretary-gen- in need." eral of the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA). During a recent planning trip, Dr Graz says he was amazed by the warmth of the reception for the congress and surprised by the interest from TV reporters and Easter Theme journalists. Various TV channels (including the giant 0 Globo media group) plan wide coverage of the congress discussions and statements. at Camporee Brazilian president Fernando Cardoso promised to send a message of support.—ANN

Conference Pathfinder Camporee at Pathfinders were challenged by an angel. Lake Tinaroo from March 28 to 31. At a mountaintop commitment pro- The guest speaker, Greater Sydney gram during the weekend, 39 Conference assistant youth director Pathfinders requested baptism and 51 Pastor Bob Saunders, and camporee staff asked for Bible studies.

emphasised the Easter theme "He's At the closing ceremony, the 15-

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Roman soldiers and Jewish maidens by representatives from each of the clubs eme

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to. them pay a tax to enter the camp. Pathfinders, who were assembled at the

Pho On a Sabbath afternoon walk, the edge of the lake. Pastor Saunders pre- The camporee flag, held aloft by four weather Pathfinders were introduced to those sented the final message from a row- balloons during the closing ceremony. who'd met Jesus. Then, early Sunday boat. espite Cyclone Justin delaying morning, the same costumed staff raced The flag, attached to weather bal- Dpreparation, 163 Pathfinders met through the camp proclaiming, "He's loons, was then towed by the boat from together for the Northern Australian alive! Come to the tomb." There, the the site.

RECORD May 31, 1997 11 Friends of Sabbath in Melbourne Couth Pacific Division president Dr of permanent places of worship, a ‘07Bryan Ball was the keynote speaker trained ministry, and an interest in nur- at a recent Sabbath conference organised turing young people. Overheard at the by the Friends of the Sabbath group. Other Adventist speakers at the con- Sabbath Conference The conference was held at La Trobe ference were Pastor David Currie, presi- University in Melbourne from April 18 dent of the Trans-Australian Union "It could be a form of child abuse to to 20. It was the third held on the Conference, and Pastor Harold Harker, keep them quiet for an hour."—Janet Australian east coast this year, the two president of the Trans-Tasman Union Reiger, on children in church previous being Brisbane (April 5) and Conference. Sydney (April 12). Another speaker was United Church "In Britain more claim to be gay than Friends of the Sabbath aims to foster of God minister Pastor Melvin Rhodes, claim to be Christian."—Melvin understanding and build bridges between who said he had been sacked as a minis- Rhodes, minis- the various Sabbath-keeping denomina- ter of the World Wide Church of God ter tions and groups. It is not controlled by two years ago because of his opposition any one church or denomination. to church reforms. "Let's work together. There are Dr Ball is the author of two books on Pastor Rhodes said the church had enough sinners out there for both of the subject of the Sabbath, The Seventh- changed all but one of their doctrines us."—Vic Kubik, reporting on discus- day Men and The English Connection. (including Sabbath observance). He was sions between two Eastern European In his presentation, he presented his- among the estimated 20 per cent of disil- Sabbatarian groups when they torical evidence that had lusioned World Wide Church of God bumped heads while working in the been a strong religious influence in members who left the denomination to same area Britain in the 17th and early 18th cen- form the United Church of God. He said turies. other groups had formed as a result of He said among the factors that led to the schism, which had been marred by members of that denomination in . the decline of the Sabbath were the lack bitterness and nastiness. Although they believe in the Sabbath, Craig McQueen, a Church of God uni- they have a more liberal interpretation of versity student from Hobart, also spoke, what is permissible in its observance. saying he believed second-generation Beyond those participating as presen- youth remain Christian mainly for ters, Seventh-day Adventist presence at social, not for spiritual reasons. Young the Melbourne conference was sparse. "I people do need older people, so youth don't think it was sufficiently promoted should not be segregated he said. by our ministers," commented Dr Ball. A group of Chinese worshippers from "Some non-Adventists attendees asked the True Jesus Church, in Box Hill, me if Adventists don't feel the need to Victoria, attended the Sunday meetings. communicate with other people."— There are an estimated two million David Chesney

Fighting the Flab

L Coe hy do all diets now include exercise as part of a weight-control program? to: ho WBecause all the cells in our body run on carbohydrates (although muscle P cells can also run, reluctantly, on fat). • Gary Webb (left) was baptised in the To make our muscles burn fat rather than carbohydrates, we have to exercise Richmond River by Lismore (NSW) fairly vigorously. But before burning fat they will demand more carbohydrates, church minister Pastor Lester Hawkes on making you feel hungry. March 15. So, without exercise, our muscles can't even burn the fat we eat, let alone the fat that gathers in places we don't want. Worse, they cannibalise themselves, mak- • Yvonne and Ken Bourke, and Violeta ing carbohydrates out of their own protein rather than burning readily available and Jonathon Peterson, were baptised fat. in the Coffs Harbour (NSW) church by The best way to control weight? Eat a low-fat diet (not necessarily a low-calo- Pastor Graham Allen on April 11. "After rie diet) and get plenty of regular exercise.—Don McMahon, medical practitioner the baptisms, everyone formed a circle, and veteran athlete joined hands and sang 'The Family of God,'" reports Ellen Dorrington. The four have joined the Bayldon company. YEAR of HEALTH and HEALING

12 RECORD May 31, 1997 TRUE LOVE A Love Story Author Unknown

"You're blessed with life and with tal- wake up early to watch the sun- ents, but you continue to ignore Me. Irise. The beauty of the Lord's "I sent you My word, you didn't learn creation is beyond description. from it. I spoke to you, your ears were I whisper, "Thank you." I closed. I showed you My blessings, can almost feel His pres- your eyes were turned away. I ence. heard your prayers and answered "Do you love Me?" them all. I'm startled. "Do you truly love Me?" "Uh, sure, of I can't answer. I have no course." excuses. I'm embarrassed. "OK, suppose Finally, "Forgive me. I'm not you're physically worthy." handicapped; do you "But that's My grace." still love Me?" "Then why do You still forgive What? I look at my me?" arms and legs and wonder te.t. "Because you're My creation, how many things I couldn't My child. I'll never abandon you. do. "When you cry, =I cry too. When you "It would be tough, but I'd shout by joy, I laugh. still love You." "When you feel down, I encourage "Say you're blind; do you still you. When you fall, I raise you up. love My creation?" "When you're tired, I carry you." "It's hard to think of it, but yeah." Too many tears. How could I have "You're deaf; do you still listen to My small tears. been so cold? "How much do You love word?" "Why aren't you spreading the good me?" How can I listen if I can't hear? Oh! news? Are you ashamed of Me?" The Lord stretches out His arms and I Listening to the Lord is not merely using Still no answers. More tears. see His nail-pierced hands. I bow at His our ears, but our hearts. feet and pray. 0 "Yes, I'd still listen to Your word." "All right, you can't say anything; do you still praise My name?" C711StainatYleta, I'm catching on. The Lord wants us to sing from our heart and soul. It doesn't matter what we sound like. "I'd still praise Your name." ANP HELP ME, LORP, "So do you really love Me?" TO WIEBRoTHER With courage and a strong conviction, PE SHIN - EVEN I boldly answer, "Yes. I love You because AS STOBBoRN AS You're the one and true God." HE SS „ "Then why do you sin?" What? "Because I'm only human. I'm not perfect." "So why do you stray so far when things are good and pray so earnestly when things are bad?" No answers. Silence. "Why do you worship Me only once a week?" No answers, just quivering lips and

RECORD May 31, 1997 13 Jesus Loves Us

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Melbourne. They now live in retirement in Garry and Elayne Kerr (Stanthorpe, Qld), and General Hospital, Qld. Baptised at Dubbo at Anniversaries Adelaide and attend Brighton church. Kim Jasmine Christie, daughter of Larry and II years, she married Peter Aldridge on Bernice Harlin Gail Christie (Wallangarra), were married on 1.5.77 at Beaudesert, Qld. 011ie was a woman Crainean. John and Maria celebrated 60 20.4.97 at Stanthorpe Adventist church. of strong conviction, and unafraid to witness, years of marriage on 19.4.97. The Crainean Mark Pearce even while in hospital. She is survived by her family arrived in Australia from Romania in Appreciation husband (Beaudesert); and daughters, Louisa 1938, and raised five children at Hopkins Morton—Fraser. Ari Morton, son of and Sarah. Creek near Murwillumbah, NSW, and in Hasler. Jack, Rhelmae, John and families Barry and Rosalind Morton (Ballarat, Vic), Ray Fraser, Ernie Wojnar, David Lawson Papua New Guinea. Wishing them well are want to thank all the friends who comforted and Lisa Fraser, daughter of Graham and their children. Veronica Ring (Hopkins us with your love, letters, cards and flowers at Rene Fraser (Sydney, NSW), were married Bell, Thelma Georgina, born 29.11.1900 in the time of the passing of Ruby. Thanks, too, on 11.5.97 at Auburn Adventist church, Vic. Hobart, Tas; died 5.5.97 in Maranatha Home, to those who faithfully visited her in her fail- Chris Foote Hobart. She was baptised with her mother ing years. We look forward to being reunited and five sisters at Newtown, Hobart, in the on the resurrection morning. Nixon—Wareham. Daryn Paul Nixon, 1940s. Thelma was a faithful member who son of Roderick and Verley Nixon lived a single life serving others. She is sur- (Launching Place, Vic), and Maryann Carol vived by her sister, Rita Finch (Rosny). Weddings Wareham, daughter of Bruce and Donnetta Graeme A Brown Wareham (Warburton), were married on Anderson—McKay. Shane William 11.5.97 at Warburton Adventist church. Pascoe, Gladys Hilda Myra, born Anderson, son of the late Kevin and Fay Ray Southon 7.12.1899 at Great Baddow, England; died Anderson, and Brenda Lee McKay, daughter 5.4.97 at Lister Nursing Home, Gympie, QId. of Robert McKay (Kyogle, NSW) and Patterson—Alexis. Mark Patterson, son She was baptised in in 1929 in Brisbane. In Gretchen McKay (Stanthorpe, Qld), were of Brian and Irene Patterson (Lower Hutt, 1936 she married John Pascoe, who prede- married on 27.4.97 at Killarney, NSW. North New Zealand), and Helena Alexis, ceased her in 1955. She is survived by her Phil Downing daughter of Victor and Paulette Alexis daughter, Myra Summerscales (Gympie); two Creek), Julia Tallis-Young (Sydney), Joseph (Martinique), were married on 19.1.97 at grandchildren; and her sister, Olive Cameron (Brisbane, QId), David (Melbourne, Vic), Faulkner—Findlay. Wayne Andrew Hastings Adventist church. (Redcliffe). Frank Williams Emily Brown (Sydney), and brothers, sisters, Faulkner, son of Charles Faulkner (Narangba, Leigh Rice, David Taivairanga in-laws, grand- and great-grandchildren and Qld) and Raelene Christie (Cleveland), and Truscott, Herbert John, born 19.5.10 in other family and friends. May God continue Janine Mavis Findlay, daughter of William Potulic—Bibulovic. Mitchell Potulic, Wales; died 6.5.97 at Umina, NSW. A mem- to bless them during their retirement at and Mavis Findlay (Gin Gin), were married son of Vojislav and Milica Potulic ber of the Woy Woy church, Bert was bap- Kingscliff. Joseph Crainean on 4.5.97 at Pine Rivers Adventist church, (Melbourne, Vic), and Mirta Bibulovic, tised in 1984 as a result of sending in a Bible- Brisbane. Mike Brownhill daughter of David and Ilonka Bibulovic study card. Predeceased by his wife, Carol, he Stone. Murray and Hazel (nee Salmond) (Offenbach, Germany), were married on is survived by his brother, Sid (Mackay, QId); met in Melbourne, Vic, and recently celebrat- Iro—Polas. Grgory Iro, son of Rudolf fro 31.3.97 at Seddon Adventist church. and his nephew, Roy (Townsville). ed their golden wedding anniversary on (Melbourne, Vic), and Margarita Polas, Istvan Feher, Bogdan Bibulovic Don Madden, Damien Rice 22.4.97 with family and friends. They were daughter of Kevin and Fotini Polas married at Auburn church, Vic, by Pastor (Melbourne), were married on 23.2.97 at the Wilf Rudge. Murray served in the RAAF as Greek Adventist church, North Fitzroy. Obituaries Advertisements an electrical fitter during the second world Dinos Mastromihalis, Apostolos Maglis war, while Hazel worked for Sanitarium in Aldridge, Olga Mary, born 3.1.55 at Please Note: Neither the editor, Signs Newcastle, Hobart, Cooranbong and Kerr—Christie. Dion Craig Kerr, son of Dubbo, NSW; died 2.5.97 in Brisbane Publishing Company, nor the Seventh-day

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