September 26, 2009 In this issue Children’s expo instructs, engages
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Are you really dumb? Russell Gibbs (left) recalls an interesting story with fellow 1969 classmates at the 2009 Avondale College Homecoming. In memory: alumni honour classmate Cooranbong, New South Wales
massed choir’s performance of a song in the foyer of Avondale College church be- dedicated to a recently deceased class- fore walking down the centre aisle during mate added poignancy to the Sabbath the processional. worship service at Avondale College’s The Avondale College Alumni Asso- AHomecoming, held from August 28 to 30. ciation surprised the recipient of its high- Conducted by long-serving former head est award by keeping his name secret until of music Alan Thrift, members of the the official presentation during the service. Homecoming honour years joined to sing Members of the association’s committee Queensland Eugene Butler’s arrangement of “O still, voted in February to present the “Outstand- small voice of calm” in memory of Gail Val- ing Alumni of the Year” award to Dr Wil- entine (nee Cover). A member of the class liam Johnsson. government of 1969, Mrs Valentine had been planning The award recognises Dr Johnsson’s serv- to attend Homecoming before her death ice to the Adventist Church as an educator, from cancer in March this year. Earlier in publisher and intermediary. grants CHIP the service, the choir performed an introit (Continued on page 5) ISSN 0819-5633 editorial
Often there are no immediate answers and our faith is challenged. The will to seek His will
ou have probably heard it all I don’t know the answers. I am still Jobs are lost, bills go unpaid, relationships before. Comments like “Don’t searching for them but I was recently en- break down and God’s will seems impos- worry. When God shuts one door, couraged by the story of Peter. sible to do or even to know. I’m sure Peter He opens another,” “He’s got it We all know how Peter failed—how he never forgot his experience of walking on Yall planned out” and “You’ll be fine, just denied Jesus, cut off the servant’s ear, and water. It was probably one of his favourite pray about it.” If I had a dollar for every was boastful and impetuous, yet God used stories to tell. And sometimes we have to time I heard that from the lips of a well- him to help kick-start the church. Peter get out of the boat, too. meaning church member, I wouldn’t have was called to follow Jesus, to lay down his We may walk or we may sink. Often to worry—at least not financially, because nets and fish for men. there are no immediate answers and our I wouldn’t need to work again! In Matthew 14, we hear of Peter doing faith is challenged. But God is there. We But what they say is true. God does have something that no other person has done must cling to His hand so we don’t sink. It it worked out. There are still no easy an- since. He and the other disciples set out is the only certainty in an uncertain world. swers; the voices still chorus and you still across the lake, while Jesus takes some Yet even after Peter’s amazing experi- feel lost. I know—I’ve been there. I’m time alone on the hillside. Then Jesus ap- ence, he still denied Jesus. We are tested still asking. In a world where we can do proaches the boat, walking on the water, and we can be strengthened through the almost anything we set our mind to, how and the disciples recoil in fear, believing search, the journey to discover God’s will— do we decide what to do with ourselves, Him to be a ghost. even if it is not clear at the time. especially when seeking the elusive jewel Peter says “If it’s really You, command As I look back on my experience, I can that is “God’s will”? me to come to You on the water.” see how God has led me: to Avondale Col- At high school—especially in my sen- Jesus replies, “Come.” lege, to the role I hold now, to the fact that ior years—I struggled with this question So Peter sets out. For a moment, he is at the moment I am a writer and you are every night. What should I do with my actually walking on water. The other dis- reading what I have to say. life? How can I make a difference? Where ciples must have looked on in amazement. Storms rage but life goes on. Broken does God want me? But Peter began to sink. Jesus had to pull hearts mend, things are replaced, bones One common response sounds particu- him out, then reprimanded him for his heal, jobs are found, soul mates connect, larly good: “‘For I know the plans I have lack of faith. Those in the boat worshipped and God’s will is done—“on earth as it is for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to pros- Jesus and proclaimed Him the Son of God. in heaven” (see Matthew 6:10)—even if per you and not to harm you, plans to give Peter was willing to answer God’s call, not yet completely. you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11, even though it seemed impossible. In the And though we sink, we are strength- NIV). So I believed. I had faith. But no middle of the storm, he still got out of the ened. We are humbled and learn to feel for answers came. boat and sank. He would have felt hopeless, others. So the next time someone comes The question I have found myself ask- helpless and overwhelmed as the waves to you rocked by a storm and searching ing is why. Why the waiting? Why the crashed against him. And, because Peter for God’s will, do as Jesus did and hold confusion? If God is so powerful, why sank, the worship of all those in the boat out your hand. doesn’t He just communicate directly and was for Jesus. give us answers? Life is hard. The storms rage around us. Jarrod Stackelroth
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2 September 26, 2009 news Children’s expo instructs, engages leaders Collaroy, New South Wales “I believe God’s presence was evident in the way He remoulded our hearts in he Greater Sydney, North New preparation for continued work with South Wales (NNSW) and South His children.” New South Wales Conferences “This is the first time that the three successfully conducted their first NSW conferences have come together Tever combined children’s ministries expo for an event of this magnitude,” says Pas- in August. tor Daron Pratt, director of Children’s Almost 200 children’s ministries leaders, Ministries for the NNSW Conference. representing 30 churches from New South Pastor Don MacLafferty, director of Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia the Kids in Discipleship program from Participants could choose from 32 workshops on various aspects of children’s ministries. and Papua New Guinea attended the event Collegedale, Tennessee, US, was the to learn about “Discipling children for life.” event’s keynote speaker. Participants istries events were typically afternoon The expo was held at The Collaroy Cen- chose from 32 workshops to attend, in- events, making this combined expo a tre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches from cluding topics such as “How to lead chil- unique and successful experience. August 7 to 9. dren to Jesus,” “Creative family worship” “We [the three conferences] started “Our aim for the expo was to instruct, and “Running a successful playgroup.” A planning a year ago to work together empower and resource all who are engaged children’s worship service was also con- to help each other with resources,” says in ministry to children,” says Pastor Pablo ducted during the expo to demonstrate Pastor Lillo. Lillo, then-Children’s Ministries direc- how leaders could run their own. He says there are plans to run similar tor for the Greater Sydney Conference. “I learnt that mentoring children is expos once every four years. about intentionally spending time with “I always feel inspired to see so many them and setting an example for their volunteers committed to the spiritual Christian journey,” says Lolita Jack from development of children. The week- Kellyville Adventist church. “It’s about end brought us closer as a team, under including them in our church services the discipleship of Pastor Don,” says by using their giftedness and skills. This Julie Weslake, director of Children’s reminded me that I need to spiritually Ministries for the South Pacific Divi- mentor my children and find time for sion. “We feel God’s call to ensure the myself.” present generation of children are em- Almost 200 children’s ministries According to Pastor Lillo, previous powered to be disciples of Jesus now.” leaders attended the expo. conference-organised children’s min- —Melody Tan
son—won the test piece “Resur- August 25–27. Titled “Runaway,” gam,” a sacred arrangement, the the production involved 60 stu- hymn, “In Perfect Peace,” and dents, staff and community shared first place in the march members, and was a hit with “The President,” while gaining the school and wider public. The second place in the entertain- cast performed over three eve- ◆◆The Victorian Advent Brass ment number. The adjudica- nings, with an additional matinee ing in March this year. None of Band recently won the “C” tor complimented the band on show hosting 200 local primary the students with lead roles had grade prize in the Victorian their professional performance students from both Christian and performed before but all will be State Championship Contest and high standard, saying they public schools. This production is remembered by the audience at Ballarat. Competing against could be ready to move up to “B” an original interpretation of the for their professional involve- five other bands, Advent Brass grade.—Ray Boehm “prodigal son” story and high- ment and outstanding talent. won the August 23 competition lights the special character of The cast of “Runaway” will be at the Wendouree Performing ◆◆Longburn Adventist College the school. The script was devel- performing on September 26 Arts Centre on overall aggregate. (LAC), NZ, produced their first oped early in 2009 by Lindsay at Papatoetoe Adventist Com- The band—under the baton of musical in 30 years at the Globe Morton, a teacher at LAC, with munity church in Auckland. musical director Reynold Gil- theatre in Palmerston North from auditions and rehearsals start- —Carl Hergenhan
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September 26, 2009 3 news Queensland Government grants CHIP Townsville church Toowoomba, Queensland member finds new he Queensland Government and other agencies have contributed more market for literature than $A45,000 to Adventist churches Townsville, Queensland in Toowoomba and Laidley to run TCoronary Health Improvement Projects 70-year-old member of Townsville (CHIP) in local communities. Adventist church has sold more CHIP, founded by Dr Hans Diehl, than $A3000 worth of Christian teaches participants how to reduce coro- books and DVDs over the past eight nary artery disease risk through improv- Mark Haslam Amonths. He has also given away more than ing health habits and appropriate lifestyle Melinda Archer and Diane Butcher running 500 Christian DVDs, videos, books and Bi- changes. the cooking demonstrations for the bles. Raymond Brooks started out as a lit- CHIP program at Toowoomba TAFE. Government agencies funding CHIP in- erature evangelist but health concerns soon clude the West Moreton Division of General “God has led and continues to lead in prevented him from selling books door to Practitioners, Queensland Health, the Uni- this process,” says Mr Haslam, a member door. After a short stint selling books at the versity of Queensland and the Department of Toowoomba Central church. Townsville markets, Mr Brooks approached of Sport and Recreation. The success of the project has also en- the four major shopping centres in Towns- Church members in Toowoomba and couraged Mr Haslam to apply for a national ville and has been selling Christian literature Laidley have already conducted three research grant to run CHIPs. there since January. projects to 87 participants since June. Each “What I really need now is for anyone “The purpose is to distribute our litera- project runs for two hours a day, four days a who has run CHIP in Australia to forward ture, DVDs and videos to as many people week for four weeks, with support materials their data from the program to me,” says as we can,” says Mr Brooks. “It’s revitalised available on DVD. The projects were di- Mr Haslam. “We are going to put the data my life. I was getting a bit stale at 70, think- rected by Gavin Dagg from Laidley church. together for discussion in a paper that will ing I couldn’t do anything.”—Melody Tan A fourth project with more than 30 par- help with a national research grant applica- More @ www.record.net.au ticipants commenced on August 14 at Toow- tion.”—Melody Tan oomba TAFE, a premises that was loaned to More @ www.chiphealth.org the Adventist Church free to use for CHIP Church members who have conducted CHIPs in Aus- programs. Directors for the Toowoomba tralia can forward their data to Professor program are Stan Starkey, Scott and Kathy Esther Chang at
and making smart life choices. ◆◆TV advertising for a free view- These classes are held in con- ings of Who Is Jesus? will screen in junction with the regular Bible Sydney, NSW, on Channel 7 from classes that are compulsory October 3 to 11. for all children attending the college. Feedback from stu- ◆◆Year 11 students at Avondale ◆◆More than 100 students at dents indicates that important School, NSW, recently visited two smaller but newly-refurbished Carmel Adventist College, WA, questions are being answered. Jewish synagogues and the Hol- synagogue. Here, Rabbi Lewin are currently engaged in regu- Some students are making a ocaust Museum in Sydney as part spoke about the core teachings lar Bible studies. School chap- commitment to the Lord, with of their “Studies in Religion” sub- of Judaism and Sandy Hollis lains Pastor Andrew Skeggs, several planning to be bap- ject. At the Central Synagogue, spoke on the subject of Shab- Willie Mauga and Roy van tised at the end of the year. located at Bondi Junction, Rabbi bat observance. At the Holocaust Moorsel are studying with the The majority of young peo- Benjamin presented the students Museum, the students heard a students. All year levels at the ple attending Carmel are from with information on the signifi- personal story of survival, which school are catered for and top- non-Adventist—and, at times, cant practices and symbolism was both confronting and inter- ics range from the existence non-Christian—backgrounds. associated with Judaism. Roscoe esting. The museum was a good of God, His plan for our lives —Gavin Williams Street Synagogue is a much resource for the students with
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4 September 26, 2009 news In memory: alumni honour classmate (Continued from page 1) annual Alumni Lecture ship service on August 29. on August 28, posing the “There’s more to life than His experience includes: teaching over 17 question, “Business edu- any of us would want to years at Spicer College in India, writing more cation at a theological col- experience,” he said. “But than 20 books, editing Adventist Review, the lege?” Influenced partly by God, though His Son, Jesus, Seventh-day Adventist Church’s flagship Adventist Church pioneer promises to work for us, not journal, for more than 20 years, and serv- Ellen White’s support for against us.” ing in retirement as special assistant to the the “adequate control over Former Avondale lec- president for the interfaith relations depart- church finance,” Mr Mitch- turer Dr Don Hansen ment of the General Conference. ell criticised the church spoke at vespers on Friday During his acceptance speech, Dr Johns- for showing more interest evening. “When we re- son described his decision to study at Avon- in cost allocation than in turn for Homecoming, are dale as one of the most important of his life, understanding cost behav- we really coming home?” because it gave him a greater vision of the iour. “We allocate costs . . . he asked, comparing his world’s needs. “This is a small college,” he as far down the chain as home with the Avondale said, “but an important one.” possible, so that we come Dr William Johnsson. he remembered from his Eight other alumni, one from each hon- up with financial statements where the sum student years—not like home at all, he said. our year, joined Dr Johnsson as award re- of parts equals the whole. It looks good but Then, this question: What are we actually cipients. Receiving citations from their class- we are fooling ourselves with arithmetic.” celebrating at Homecoming? Until the true mates were: retired minister Leslie Coombe The alumni association dedicated the Homecoming, which Dr Hansen described (1939); a former director of the Southern lecture to George Laxton, who served the as “our rightful inheritance,” Homecoming Asian Division’s Health and Temperance church in various business and educational at Avondale will only ever be a great reun- Department, Ronald Baird (1949); a former roles for more than 50 years. ion, he said. director of the General Confrerence’s Health During the annual general meeting fol- An equal record number of 38 competi- Food Department, Eugene Grosser (1959); lowing the lecture, members of the asso- tors entered the golf classic at the Toronto teacher Helen Schulz (1969); teacher Coralie ciation voted Pastor Des Hills as their new Country Club on Sunday morning. Jared Fraser (1979); businessman Rodney Long president. Outgoing president Jenny Laredo Kalloway and Jonathan Roennfeldt won (1984); church planter Loren Pratt (1989); Hilder will serve as vice-president. the Ambrose format tournament with a and Avondale lecturer Jason Morton (1999). The president of Avondale College, Dr three under par 69. Steev Davis and Adrian Graham Mitchell, a retired account- Ray Roennfeldt, used a Danoz Direct Swivel Timmermans won on handicap.—Brenton ant and former head of the Commercial Sweeper to illustrate his sermon, which he Stacey Department at Avondale, presented the titled, “And there’s more,” during the wor- More @ www.avondale.edu.au
contemporary multimedia exhib- ◆◆Technology has enabled Talai Bible studies with them in person its that were relevant to their and Mafutaga Mohr to conduct over the weekend. From Janu- High School Certificate course. long-range Bible studies, result- ary to June, the couple had 28 —Susan Rogers ing in a wedding and two bap- studies over the phone. Through tisms at Griffith church, NSW, the course of the studies, they ◆◆Retired minister Pastor Arthur so far. A fourth-year Avondale decided to get married and join Bath recently received a $A5149 chased plastic containers, which College theology student, Mr the Adventist Church, which they cheque from residents of Victoria she decorated with paper hearts, Mohr and his wife have been did in July. At the wedding, the Point Retirement Village, Qld, a ribbon and a “dollars for Bibles” conducting Bible studies in Grif- Mohrs met another family who for the purchase of Russian and label, and distributed them on fith via speaker phone from their were also having problems and Ukranian language Bibles for an Sabbath morning, promising to home in Lake Macquarie. The are now studying with them upcoming evangelistic series he collect them in six weeks. Pas- Mohrs met Talosaga Tuufuli and over the phone. Every Sunday is leading in Kiev, Ukraine. He tor Bath also received $A2000 Loimata Tia on a trip to Griffith. evening, Mr Mohr presents a live originally hoped to collect $A500 toward the series from the Vil- After listening to their problems, devotional segment for the Grif- for 500 Russian and 100 Ukrain- lage church. His team of 13 are Mr and Mrs Mohr said they could fith Samoan community on FM ian Bibles. But Barbara O’Hara conducting the series this month. not necessarily help them but 95.1, once again, over the phone. heard about this need and pur- —Ron Taylor God could and conducted four —George Drinkall
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September 26, 2009 5 news ATSIM establishes pastor in Coober Pedy Coober Pedy, South australia needed someone there to make things hap- pen, rather than just visiting now and then.” boriginal and Torres Strait Islander The first church meeting was held on Ministries (ATSIM), the South Aus- August 15 at the local Lion’s Club. The tralian Conference and Global Mis- service was attended by 13 adults and four sion have worked together to estab- children, and Pastor Davey says, “People Alish a full-time pastor in Coober Pedy. Alan were very excited that it’s happened. We Tuionetoa, who is working in the town as discussed what church was about in the an intern pastor, will be mentored by former meeting and people came up with great ATSIM director Pastor Eric Davey. ideas for what they wanted their church Steve Piez, director of ATSIM for the to be like, listing words using an acrostic Australian Union Conference, says, “There’s based on the word ‘church.’” been no major Adventist presence in Coober Mr Tuionetoa is working with “core Alan Tuionetoa in his underground Pedy and this is totally new work—we’re people” in the area who have known Pas- dugout home in Coober Pedy. breaking ground both here and in Ood- tor Fehlberg and Pastor Davey for years. for the local kids. nadatta, where we plan further outreach.” “They’re introducing me to other people “There’s a good possibility things will Aboriginal people from the area ap- in the area,” says Mr Tuionetoa. grow here—we just need to pray a lot and proached ATSIM at the end of 2008 to re- This includes Barney Lennon, an Indig- work hard. It’s exciting.” quest an Adventist church be established enous Australian who was baptised in the When the church is a little more estab- there. This led to discussions with confer- mid-1970s. Mr Piez says, “Barney’s influ- lished in Coober Pedy, Mr Tuionetoa plans ence administrators and ATSIM obtaining enced a number of people who’ve said they’d to work on reaching out to communities funding from Global Mission to pay for a like us there. He’s just one guy living out around the area, including Oodnadatta. pastor. The three entities involved in the there on his own but he’s worked hard to “There are a few people there who have project set aside money at the beginning build connections.” been to Mamarapha College and need Bible of this year. Mr Tuionetoa is conducting broader studies,” he says. “I’ll be working with them Mr Piez says, “Coober Pedy is a hub for outreach within the local Indigenous com- on that.” Aboriginal people from the surrounding munity and says, “My wife and I just go Keith Minunga, a graduate of Mama- communities, so it’s a very significant cen- and talk with them. I’m hoping to start rapha College, has been working in the tre for us.” a cooking class, as we’ve got a woman at Oodnadatta area and will support Mr Tui- Pastor Don Fehlberg, associate director of the church who used to run a bakery and oneta in his work there. Mr Minunga will ATSIM, agrees. “There are about 40 differ- whose husband is a baptised Adventist. also provide translations for traditional ent nationalities in Coober Pedy. We felt it We also hope to run children’s programs languages.—Adele Nash
◆◆Three students from South- video student missionary. Dur- ◆◆Christian leaders need to rep- in the world. Rather, it describes a ern Adventist University (SAU), ing their assignment, students rioritise and direct efforts toward demographic frame—children and US, are in Lesotho—a land- will shadow medical personnel the 1.2 billion people in the “4/14 young people between the ages locked nation in the middle working in Maluti Adventist Window,” insists the mission of 4 and 14. Statistics show high of South Africa—to spend a Hospital in Lesotho. Mr Taylor strategist who coined the more percentages of teens and young year documenting the lives of and two fellow students, Caro- widely known term “10/40 Win- adults aged 15 to 24 are departing medical missionaries. The new lyn Taylor and Xavier Hazen, dow” two decades ago to refer from the Christian values they were reality series is sponsored by left for Lesotho in July. Ms Tay- to those regions of the eastern raised with, he said. During these Hope Channel and will run for lor is a biology major whose hemisphere located between 10 years, the perspectives of children 13 episodes. “I’d like to bring tasks include creating storylines and 40 degrees north of the equa- are profoundly shaped—either to the screen the things God is for the episodes and appearing tor. The 4/14 Window, explained Dr positively or negatively. Mission doing in Lesotho and put a face on camera. Mr Hazen, a graph- Luis Bush, international facilitator strategies developed for the 4/14 on the reality of medical mis- ic design major, said he plans of Transform World Connections, Window would be implement- sionary work through the fami- to help with production and does not refer to a geographic ed by parents, pastors and other lies we’re filming,” said Derek design. The crew plan to wrap frame like the 10/40 Window—the role models who play key roles Taylor, a junior film produc- up the series by the middle of geographical area with the larg- in shaping a child’s world view. tion major at SAU and current next year.—ANN est population of non-Christians —Christian Post
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6 September 26, 2009 news Outreach programs New titles good for in Tambul result reputation and research in 129 baptisms Cooranbong, New South Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea Wales n August 8, 66 people were bap- hree Avondale College staff tised into the Adventist Church in members have earned new the Tambul district of Papua New academic titles in recogni- Guinea (PNG), following a week- tion of their contribution to Olong series of evangelistic meetings. This Tresearch and the college’s quest for brought the number of people baptised in university status. the district to 129 in a period of two months. Drs Kevin de Berg, Rob McIver District director Pastor Pius Kitla, Pastor and Daniel Reynaud are now asso- Benny Pass and Pastor Bensen Tau officiated ciate professors after a six-member Ann Stafford at the baptism ceremony, along with others. Avondale’s first associate professors: Drs Rob panel, which included two academ- McIver, Kevin de Berg and Daniel Reynaud. The evangelistic meetings were run by ics at an associate and a professor the Tambul Nebilyer Federation, and saw level at Australian universities, approved Dr Reynaud’s publication of a range of a number of Christian groups gather to their applications. books and other items, including three ar- present reports and share testimonies of their “It’s a great honour,” says Dr de Berg, ticles in the highest-rated journals, his long encounters with God. Pastor Solomon Punta who lectures in chemistry in the Faculty association with the National Archives of from Mount Hagen was the guest speaker of Science and Mathematics. He received Australia and recognition as an innova- at the evening meetings. his title for his consistent contribution to tive lecturer earned him his title. He notes At the meeting, local MP and PNG’s par- scholarly literature in all major science while the title is “professional recognition liamentary secretary for treasury and finance education journals. “We’re going to have of my educational status,” it is also “another Benjamin Poponawa also donated 4000 kina a lot more responsibility when it comes to little brick in the building of a university to the women of his electorate. our research but I think we’re pretty happy institution.” Ponenge Oki, a councillor of the Yano about that.” “I’ve had a lot of support from Avon- Kambulupira clan, says compared to other The change in title from senior lecturer dale,” says Dr Reynaud, an expert in Anzacs denominations, the Adventist Church is means the three become research leaders and religion—he is currently writing a bi- growing rapidly in his area. Prior to the at Avondale—their availability for heading ography of Salvation Army chaplain Wil- baptism of 66 people, 63 people had been research centres and teams, mentoring staff liam McKenzie—and a scriptwriter who baptised. He also said his community has members and supervising post-graduate lectures in history in the Faculty of Arts. been feared by other tribes in the Tambul students should give them an advantage “It has helped me balance my workload so area due to its problems with drugs and in applying for grants. They also receive I can research and then fund that research.” tribal fights. “Now all this is history as the more pay. The conferring of the titles is part of hardcore young men have turned their lives Dr McIver, the dean of the Faculty of Avondale’s profile in addressing the crite- to the Lord,” says Mr Oki. Theology, speaks highly of the educational ria of the new national protocols for higher Federation officers Wendy Koldop, and financial help he has received. “Avon- education providers. It will also improve Mary Koi and Aaron Laka said the meet- dale takes a gamble on me by allowing me the status of Avondale because “associate ings were a success, and thanked all those time to complete my research projects and professor” is a title that has national signifi- who attended and “experienced one more I’m thankful for that.” cance. “The criteria for making an original step forward with Jesus.”—Wako Napasu Dr McIver’s projects include research- contribution to research at Avondale at this ing tithing in the Adventist Church, the level is commensurate to the level of asso- preservation of memories of Jesus and the ciate professors at any other university,” transformation of theology students. He says vice-president (administration and has also published in high-rating journals research) Dr Vivienne Watts. and books, developed links with collabora- She says she is proud of the three doctors tors at Australian Catholic University, and “not only because they are good researchers received a competitive, externally-funded but also because they engaged in research at research grant of up to $A500,000 through a time when they didn’t have to.”—Brenton the Australian Learning and Teaching Stacey/Kirsten Bolinger Council. More @ www.avondale.edu.au Some of the 66 baptismal candidates.
September 26, 2009 7 feature
Are you really dumb? Or is it just your IQ?
by John Hammond
f you have read this far, you have an eight-year-old level of intelligence. we have been categorised by our IQ results more than likely had an IQ test. Intel- Therefore, the expression of intelligence right through the 20th century. ligence Quotient tests were developed quotient—or IQ—entered educational The tests simply looked at mathemati- about 100 years ago in an effort to con- vocabulary. IQ is the ratio of “mental age” cal, logical and linguistic skills without Iveniently quantify the ability of people. The to chronological age, with 100 being aver- any cultural considerations. Not only were test introduced one of the greatest disserv- age. So, an eight year old who passes the children considered “dumb” or “bright” ices possible to countless students who have 10 year old’s test would be measured with accordingly but they were treated by their been categorised according to several very an IQ of 10/8 x 100, or 125. teachers as such. And when a teacher narrow fields of ability. Now, let’s be fair to Binet and those of thinks a child is “dumb,” the child has a But I have just made a somewhat bold his time who devised these tests. Binet him- habit of living up to that expectation. assertion that needs explaining. The test- self warned that this test was an indicator, Many of us instinctively recall the sheer ing and measurement of human intelli- rather than an accurate measure and that frustration, injustice and unjustifiable dis- gence began with the English polymath the types of ability being measured were crimination that resulted. It is difficult to Sir Francis Galton, who happened to be very narrow. And this is where we went estimate the number of people who have a cousin of Charles Darwin. Galton was wrong. Educators throughout the world carried this stigma and resentment through trying to prove the intellectual superior- began to use IQ tests as a convenient way life as a result. ity of the rich over the poor to support the to categorise students. Many parents have seen their children “survival of the fittest” theory. In the United Kingdom, students sat the lose their natural love of learning because In 1904, Frenchman Alfred Binet was infamous “11+” test at the end of primary they were deemed to be somehow inferi- commissioned to find the difference be- school to determine what type of school or. Have you ever noticed how reluctant tween “smart,” “normal” and “inferior” they would be obligated to attend. In institutions are to reveal your child’s IQ? children. Binet calculated that if 70 per Australia, IQ tests largely determined the This is because the average person tends to cent of eight year olds could pass a par- class level you would attend. You might be place far too much emphasis on the magi- ticular test, success in the test represented shocked to know the full extent to which cal IQ number.
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For 70 years, we blindly fell for all of Jesus also had something to say in this is—His good, pleasing and perfect will” this. It wasn’t until 1983 that the American regard: “But seek first the kingdom of (Romans 12:2 NIV). psychologist Howard Gardner, realising God and His righteousness, and all these Of course, we will always have people that intelligence was far more organic than things shall be added to you” (Matthew who have been particularly gifted and peo- popularly believed, introduced the concept 6:33 NKJV). ple who need special help in coping with of multiple intelligences. He observed that I’d like to establish something important life. But the average child enters school there were many more intelligences to be at this point: Every person reading this has happy and hopeful, unaware that the world considered, famously noting that the capac- an absolutely unique intelligence consisting is waiting to crush them into a mould. ity to think intelligently is very different of many facets. And God wants us to have God never designed children to sit at a from knowing lots of information. a spiritual consciousness that is the path to school desk for 12,000 hours over a 12-year This was a great advance because it was a spiritual connection, enhancing all other period. This is a product of the industrial suddenly possible to measure at least seven intelligences. era of modern capitalism. Children have an intelligence groupings—and he later added I have taught many minds over many innocence that Jesus recognised and loved. an eighth: years and have often observed an amazing He enjoyed their company and explained • Linguistic intelligence (facility with phenomenon that cannot be explained by it by simply saying, “I wish everyone were words and languages); secular educational theory. When human like little children” (see Matthew 19:13). In • Logical/mathematical intelligence (logic, intellect comes into contact with the Di- fact, Jesus reserves some of His strongest abstractions, reasoning and numbers); vine, amazing intellectual growth occurs. words of condemnation for adults who fail • Spatial intelligence (visualisation and When living and teaching in the Pacific in their responsibilities to children. spatial judgement); Are you getting the message? God • Bodily/kinaesthetic intelligence Every person reading expects much of us in nurturing little (body coordination smart); ones to grow into His image and to be • Musical intelligence (naturally musi- this has an abso- a reflection of Him. Jesus was the Mas- cal, rhythm and hearing); ter Teacher. If you reflect back on your • Interpersonal intelligence (interac- lutely unique intel- own memorable learning experiences, tion with others); it will undoubtedly centre around a • Intrapersonal intelligence (the ability ligence consisting good teacher. to be self-reflective); and of many facets. Why didn’t we believe God in the first • Naturalist intelligence (sensitivity to place? I suspect that only in eternity will nature). we fully grasp the elaborate but easy way My first reaction when I read Gardner’s islands, I frequently saw the intellectual we have so often been led down paths of list was to exclaim, “Wow, I must be more changes in students from extremely disad- apparent sophistication. As a society, we intelligent than my teachers realised.” An- vantaged backgrounds. You really have to tend to be in awe of the theoretical gurus yone looking at Gardner’s list will realise witness it to believe it. Once they focus on and thought police who so often follow a that their own intelligences are described biblical truth and meet God, their intellec- godless humanistic track. much better than before. tual capacity in other areas just opens up. God greatly desires us to have discrimi- But there is another intelligence that re- I have also seen it happen in our Advent- nating intellects to be able to act against mains controversial—that of spiritual intel- ist schools in Australia and New Zealand. right and wrong. Of course, we sometimes ligence. Gardner actually started to explore When a student makes a commitment to wake up to ourselves, like the prodigal son, the concept but backed away because it was follow God, their life blossoms beyond be- and return to our heavenly Father. But it’s a deemed too controversial. The concept of lief. They grow in grace in so many ways— pity about the damage done along the way. spiritual intelligence in the mind of educa- and intellectual growth is just part of it. So what point am I trying to make in tional theorists is entangled by everything In his book, My Early Life, Winston all of this? First, just realise how gifted from the differing dimensions of religions Churchill acidly recalled his schoolboy you really are and how much value God to New-Age theories, and has had difficulty belief that examinations were designed places on a sanctified intellect. Second, if being accepted within education. to find out what he did not know, rather you are a parent, pause and reflect on the But it should not present a problem to than what he did. Many of us still hold great responsibility you have. Not every Adventists. Just read these beautiful lines similar sentiments about our own learn- child has the advantage of a being educat- as they relate to developing intelligence: ing experiences. ed in an Adventist school. However, from “We are brought in touch with the unseen, By contrast, God simply tells us that an the perspective of eternity, the stakes are mighty Intelligence that is working in and experience with Him equates to growth. very high. R through all. The mind of man is brought God does not threaten us with an examina- into communion with the mind of God, the tion. Instead, He challenges us to test Him: finite with the Infinite. The effect of such “Do not conform any longer to the pattern John Hammond is director of communion on body and mind and soul of this world, but be transformed by the Adventist Schools for the Australian is beyond estimate” (Ellen White, Educa- renewing of your mind. Then you will be Union Conference, based in tion, page 14). able to test and approve what God’s will Ringwood, Victoria.
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GODencounters Review by Christopher bartley
re you longing to fill that of personal stories of encounters God-shaped place in your heart for with God. The unique narratives the first time? Or wanting to re- from a variety of contributors plenish the divine yet dried-up pas- communicate to the reader that Asion that’s etched in your very being? You “GODencounters” are attain- might be looking for a “GODencounter.” able. They have been experi- GODencounters: Pursuing a 24/7 experi- enced by ordinary people, who ence of Jesus is more than a quick fix for haven’t split any oceans, caught the thirsty soul. It doesn’t lead one to bot- a glimpse of the third heavens or called spiritual path, who has already tasted the tled water but to the Living Water. The down fire from the sky. love, grace and compassion of a loving spiritual journey that one begins when The “Encounter the Word” and “En- Saviour, this chapter may be refreshing. reading GODencounters is often challeng- counter” sections after each piece of the However, the reader who is just discov- ing. Yet the destination of encountering a larger chapters take the personal testimo- ering their spiritual journey, still figuring refreshing measure of God’s power, grace, nies and admonitions that each writer has out what shoes to wear and how big a step forgiveness, sovereignty and God Himself authored and link them back to the all- to take, may find the journey challenging. is rewarding. powerful, all-knowing Author of Scrip- The lack of a step-by-step plan can lead to The purpose and objectives are straight- ture. These features explore the writer’s a kind of frustration. forward, and readers know what to expect story from a biblical perspective, inviting A concise summary at the end of each by the end of the book. Yet there are twists, the reader to probe the scriptural founda- chapter would aid both the experienced turns and healthy obstacles formed by the tion to their experiences. The journalling and growing Christian to get a wholistic relevant scriptural passages, and challeng- area allows the reader to write a story of view of what and how it means to worship ing questions that cause one to pause and their own, as they take ownership of their God, invite Him into their lives, care for critically reflect on one’s life. The journey spiritual journey, rather than merely read- others, pray for wisdom and strength, feel brings rejoicing, confession and repent- ing others’ stories. refreshed and transformed, and celebrate ance. And, in this way, GODencounters Thus, there are three authors in this the start of a new journey. invites the reader to simply bask in the book: the writers who have already put pen But I highly recommend GODencounters, presence of God. to paper; the God who inspired the Scrip- with the belief that if the reader engages in As such, GODencounters takes time to tures; and the reader who has a chance to the personal narratives of other “GODfol- read. If one were to skim this book, they begin a new chapter of their spiritual jour- lowers,” embraces the Bible texts that have would do a disservice to the potential spir- ney with God. been shared and carefully reflects on the itual growth and transformation that can Almost all of the chapters are deliber- questions asked, his or her God-shaped begin as the reader comes to terms with ate in their approach to encountering God thirst will be refreshed by a personal en- their past, sense of guilt and the forgive- through gospel experiences, gracefully counter with the living God. R ness found in a loving God. expressing compassion, prayer and life’s What makes this book engaging is not challenges. GODencounters: Pursuing a 24/7 experience of Jesus its interesting layout and design, or even To encounter worship as a new experi- by A Allan Martin, Shayna Bailey and Lynell LaMountain, the fact that God’s name consistently ap- ence that happens throughout every day of Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2009, paperback, 192 pages. Available from Adventist Book Centres, price pears in capital letters, seeming to infer the the week is challenging, especially when $A28.95, $NZ37.95. magnificence, royalty, goodness and all-en- there are multiple authors with different compassing greatness of just the purposeful angles, expressing what it means to wor- Christopher Bartley is a Masters mention of His name. It’s none of that. This ship God 24/7. student at Andrews University, book is profound because of the abundance For the reader already starting on this Berrien Springs, Michigan, US.
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Into the loneliness by Fiona McClure
ave you felt like your senses were all gone, like there is a space between your ears that’s all silent with no response to any stimulus? That kind of feeling can come with the loneliness and craziness of being without another Hloving human being. And it isn’t that we humans are all that loving. What do we know about love that God hasn’t taught us? God steps into our loneliness. He fills us with His presence. Whatever state of health we are in—physically, emotionally or mentally— God is with us and His love will comfort us. His story—the “re- demption story” of God becoming human and living, dying, rising and then ascending to heaven where He makes intercession for us—is the only hope we have. But how does God fill us with His presence? How do we see, hear, smell, taste and feel Jesus? The avenues to the people we are and will become are cared for by God when we invite Him to be part of our lives. Have you been looking for hope in loneliness? God has looked for you in your loneliness. There is much comfort in love and as we learn to love as God has loved us, we will know His presence is with us. God is here. Jesus promised He would never leave us or forsake us (see Matthew 28:20) and although Jesus is in heaven, the third Person of the Trinity is here. We can’t see God for now but we can see all He has made. It comes down to how we choose to see. There are times when things, events and situations don’t make sense. Thoughts can be confusing. But I can choose Jesus to rescue me—and He will never get tired of saving me. Jesus is not leav- ing. We are sometimes told that “he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Corinthians 10:13*). This doesn’t mean I will never fall into temptation. But there is another way out of the confusion. That way out is called peace (see John 14:27). My mind belongs to God and therefore, my complete being is His. As Philippians 4:6, 7 says, “Do not be anxious about any- thing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiv- ing, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Wherever you are as you read this, keep praying—and pray for me, as well—so we can be connected to the One who gave us life and hope, to the One who loves us. God will be the one who forever keeps the connection secure. R
*All Bible quotations are from the New International Version.
Fiona McClure writes from Cooranbong, New South Wales. Taylor Peta
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Church, Vol 7, page 139). Write, speak of were baptised into Christ have clothed Howevers and buts? God and make disciples of Christ out of yourselves with Christ. There is neither every nation, kingdom, tribe, tongue and Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor RoN Roach, SA people. Not only that but give words of female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” “Integration, breadth” and “Jesus in encouragement to one another every step (Galatians 3:27, 28, NIV). Record?” (Letters, August 22) both of the way. That’s exactly what the writ- We cannot use examples such as Jezebel come from the same direction in the grace– ing of the late Roger Morneau did for me and other pagan priestesses. They are defi- law trade-off, which is the “-ism” in Ad- and my family. nitely not Christian, so should not be com- ventism. One says: “We need to hear all the provisions of grace . . . however . . ..” The Whoever left that Record on the other says: “The cross should never be far from our view . . . but . . ..” Surely Advent- tram, thank you and bless you. ism’s contribution to Christian belief isn’t built on “howevers” and “buts.” pared to those who are. As to the statement We cannot experience the fullness of On a tram that women might gain and use power if the “righteousness of God” without also they became ministers, is this not what a experiencing the fullness of His law. And Name supplied minister is called for—to encourage and without a deeper conception of the law than It’s funny how God taps you on the shoul- teach others through God’s power? If com- we now possess, we will not be empowered der and where you findR ecord—in my missioning is simply a ploy to make women to preach that gospel of God’s grace, which case, at the back of a tram. This weekend, feel valued, no true Christian church should is set to herald the return of our Lord in my partner and I are going to church for the take part in it. Women should not feel val- glory (see Matthew 24:14). first time in more than two years. My intent ued; they should be valued, as should all But such deeper appreciation of the law was never to come back after a bad personal people—men or women. There should be doesn’t come by preaching the law—it experience that ended with us leaving a no discrimination in a church that claims comes by preaching the goodness of God as church that had previously been so kind to to be led by God. We should do our best to revealed in His gracious attitude toward us. us in our hour of need. We have not been follow the Bible alone and not anything that As the Reformers understood, such preach- back, our relationship has been on the brink may, at times, clash with what the Bible says. ing harmomises the actual and declarative many times since and we lost all our friends. aspects of justification. Justifiedactually by But God never forgets and He made sure grace, through faith, which finds its inevi- a Record was left for me to see, a page Thank you, doctors table expression in a responsive attitude of promoting a book called Facing Frenemy obedience and love, the sinner is declared Fire in particular. I still carry bitterness over Katrina Higgins, Qld righteous before God. what happened but I feel it’s time to mend My non-Adventist uncle recently spent In the battle with legalism, Paul ex- my bridges with God. time in the care of Sydney Adventist Hos- pounds “justification by faith without the I plan to rebuild my relationship with pital. While visiting Sydney, I went to see deeds of the law” (see Romans 3:28) and God and my partner—and my little girl him there. He said he then wanted me to James, contending against antinomianism, needs to learn Who God is. There are many know something. He named two doctors declares “by works a man is justified, and things in my life in disarray but I know who looked after him. “If it comes to a not by faith only” (see James 2:24). Since there’s nothing God can’t mend. I know choice between money and patient care,” he both wrote under the inspiration of the He cares. So whoever left that Record explained, “ those two doctors will make the same Spirit, to introduce “howevers” and on the tram, thank you and bless you. right choice every time. In no other hospital “buts” is to introduce antagonism where, in would I have received this care.” reality, there exists only perfect harmony. I felt sudden immense appreciation to “Responses” response those two doctors—and all the staff of our hospitals—who rise above the daily obsta- The writing mission Virginia Chapman, WA cles and don’t become discouraged or lose The “Two responses” letters (August sight of the vision to care as Christ cared. Yvonne Chapman, NSW 22) explained why there is a difference Your witness can reach areas others can- My husband recently had the editorial between ordination and commissioning. not. Thank you. page of August 29 (“Just writers?”) neatly I disagree with the exclusion of women folded open. I had a quick peek and the title from ordination and have found bibli- Note: Views in Letters do not necessarily represent caught my attention. I could not get past the cal evidence to back up my beliefs. I urge those of the editors or the denomination. Letters first few paragraphs without responding. those who believe women were created for should be less than 250 words, and writers must Writing is a big responsibilty. As Ellen different roles than men in the church to include their name, address and phone number. All letters are edited to meet space and literary require- White wrote, “the publication sent forth make a more in-depth study of the Bible ments, but the author’s original meaning will not be from our printing houses are to prepare and, specifically, Galatians 3, including changed. Not all letters received are published. See a people to meet God” (Testimonies for the the classic statement, “For all of you who masthead (page 2) for contact details.
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as associate professor but continued as a Miles. He was predeceased by his broth- Visiting Fellow. During the Chamber- er, Trevor. He is survived by his wife, lain case, he developed an interest in how Larisa; his children, Katrina, Nicole, Sa- juries understand forensic evidence and rah and Meagan; and Jocelyn, mother researched, presented, published and su- of their children; his siblings, Marilyn pervised post-graduate students in this and Wayne, and their families. Besides area. He was honoured in the Peoplescape his family, Noel’s great loves were God, display on the lawns of Parliament House trucks and Holden cars. Trucking from for his contribution to society. Eric was a an early age, Noel was well known and gracious man of faith who understood the highly respected in the transport industry. issues that scientific investigation brings Though heading for different locations to faith. He will be sadly missed by many, thoughout Australia every day, Noel’s ul- but especially by his sons, Trevor, Roger timate destination was the new world and Tony, Trevor’s wife, Risa, and their to come. Never short of a word or two, children, Andrea and Sean. Noel’s friendly demeanour ensured him Desmond Ford, Trevor Lloyd, Bruce a large circle of friends wherever he went. Manners, Norman Young Eagerly awaiting the soon return of our Lord, Noel’s latest entry in his logbook Needs, Maysie Linda (nee Delandgrafft), now shows “Rockhampton, rest period, born 20.10.1917 at Bridgetown, WA; died away from vehicle.” 21.5.09 in Moonya Nursing Home, Man- Andy Krause jimup. On 13.8.1940, she married Ray- mond Frank Needs, who predeceased Simpson, David Bruce, born 31.5.1938 her in August 1990. She is survived by at Kaitaia, New Zealand; died 9.8.09 in her sons, Kevin and Peter (Manjimup). A Manilla Hospital, NSW. David is re- large number of family, friends and car- membered by his wife, Judith; and his ers witnessed the laying to rest of a good children, Janet, Jonathan, Reuben and friend, who cared and prayed so much. Lois; his brothers, Don, Ian and Roger; Tim O’Keefe his sisters, Anne and Heather; and step- daughter, Rebecca. June, his first wife, Potter, Arthur John (Artie), born 10.9.1922 also attended the funeral, which was held at Maryborough, Vic; died 24.8.09 at Mil- in the Anglican Church in the Simpson’s dura. On 15.9.1946, he married Joan home town of Attunga. Several attested to Gathercole. He was predeceased by his the upstanding Christian life that David daughter, Rosetta, on 18.10.1992. He is lived. He was respected by his work col- survived by his wife (Irymple); and his leagues and townspeople. Pastor Peter children, John (ACT), Annette (Sydney, Cousins conducted a service on August 13 NSW), Kayleen (Mildura, Vic) and Bren- that reflected David’s life of hope and in- da (Mildura). He is sadly missed. Sleeping dustry. He was laid to rest in the cemetery, peacefully until Jesus comes. close to the church in a quiet and peaceful wading Seventh-day Adventist church by spire and equip people to be soul winners Darren Slade setting. While many miss his supporting Pastor Trevor Rowe. and proclaim the everlasting gospel to presence, they look forward to seeing him Trevor Rowe, Rod Anderson the world. Featuring Pastor Gary Kent Rehe, Basil Edward III (Tex), born on the Resurrection morning. and other experienced local speakers, this 21.11.1953 at Rochester, Vic; died 3.5.09 Peter Cousins exciting conference will include power- on Merton Highway in a motor vehicle ful messages, informative workshops, in- accident. His wife, Robyn, died in the Sutcliffe, Ethel Mary, born 19.3.1910 at Advertisements spiring mission reports and cutting-edge same accident. He was predeceased by Nanango, Qld; died 23.7.09 at Yeppoon. Note: Neither the editor, Signs Publishing evangelistic resources. To be held at the his sister, Suzanne. He was baptised in She was predeceased by her husband, Company, nor the Seventh-day Adventist Darling Harbour Convention Centre Albury church. He is survived by his Howard, who passed away 18.7.08. Ethel Church is responsible for the quality of Sydney from October 23–25, 2009. Only mother, Joyce; his sisters, Lyn and Angie is survived by her sons, Lyall, Geoffrey, goods or services advertised. Publication $A130 per person, which includes access (Melbourne); his brother, John (Albury); Barry and Herbert, and their families. does not indicate endorsement of a product to all sessions and workshops. For infor- and his children, Rachael, Daniel, Jaclyn Ethel and Howard married 22.10.1931, or service. Advertisements approved by mation and to register, please visit
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